Sydney Noob Run 18th November

Karlxx · 11-04-2012, 07:45 PM

OK, I’m putting it out there? Interested Noobs? Also calling for Experienced help/Advice?

WHEN: Sunday 18th November
WHERE: Meet at Richmond Maccas 8:30 for 9AM departure.
WHERE TO (provisional on advice): I found a GPS track for some so called “easy” runs, one is Bilpin to Colo, Another from Colo to Lower Portland and then across Wisemans Ferry to St Albans north on Wollombi Rd, back down the Old Pac to finish.

I have had the GS for a few months now, done a little off road riding, but I really want to do some more learning and explore Sydney off road. I have found learner runs on road riding forums to be a good thing. You need a mix of experience and not too many people.

So is this the right place for this? Could anyone come to mentor? Is my route alright?

vagueout · 11-04-2012, 08:03 PM

With no offroad experience behind me, i've done that same set of roads on my 1150 pig a few times and had no dramas, even with a pillion. If you leave Richmond as planned at 9ish and scoot up to bilpin/mountain lagoon, you would cover all your proposed ride by about lunch/cold drink time or so. As always on dirt i drop the tyre press at least 10psi each end and back off the rebound damping, makes a world of difference. Being a weekend i would caution you to the high probability of over enthusiastic 4wd's posing some serious pucker factor moments. As to the 18th i'll be involved in my occasional employment, i know where i'd rather be. Have fun, ride smart.

dirtsurfer · 11-04-2012, 10:24 PM

I might be available, but having just got home from a four day run I will see how the wind is blowing for the 18th . I'll watch this thread

Tyzo · 11-04-2012, 11:41 PM

I might be up for this, ill watch this space.

Karlxx · 11-05-2012, 12:40 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys, hoping to get a couple of noobs to join me and someone experienced if possible, otherwise I will just go exploring on my own.

K

Silky · 11-05-2012, 06:51 PM

I might be in for that, I'll dust the bike off and get out. Buying a house destroyed my riding time for the last 9 months.

notsoslow · 11-05-2012, 07:22 PM

I would have liked to join this ride but have already booked some heavy duty wine drinking in the Hunter

minusone · 11-05-2012, 10:18 PM

Crushing a foot and then breaking a femur has left me idle and wasting away for 6 months.
Along with my barnload of idle machines, I am keen for a ride and should be good for this.

wayne the one · 11-06-2012, 12:20 AM

May be able to join in but need to be home early afternoon. Probably go as far as wisemans then back home.

ADVJake · 11-06-2012, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by minusone

Crushing a foot and then breaking a femur has left me idle and wasting away for 6 months.
Along with my barnload of idle machines, I am keen for a ride and should be good for this.

hey Ian, what happened if you dont mind me asking? Was wondering what you've been up to.
Been quiet around these parts, not as many sydney rides being posted up.

Fredful · 11-06-2012, 05:34 AM

"hey Ian, what happened if you dont mind me asking?"

Me too, what did you do to deserve this?

minusone · 11-06-2012, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fredful

"hey Ian, what happened if you dont mind me asking?"

Me too, what did you do to deserve this?

Don't want to take over the thread, but I have a tendency to stay with the bike despite the circumstances and the foot was crushed when I flipped the Hypermotard and ground off the footpeg. If I had been wearing motocross boots there would have been no injury. The broken femur was the most ordinary situation where the fully loaded 690 stalled on a hill and fell on me as I went down on the lower side. Got a helicopter ride out of that one (after some campers found me) and a good lesson on carrying a spot tracker next time.

when Karlxx posted It presented a good opportunity to ease back into the riding while tempering the riding ambition. Karl you have attracted the interest of some old hands here so it should be a good blast.

Karlxx · 11-06-2012, 12:49 PM

Thanks again guys, now to ensure we have some other noobs to come along too to prevent me from being the only one embaressed.

K

Matt · 11-07-2012, 01:21 AM

Working.

Bugger.

curlysurfer · 11-07-2012, 01:43 AM

I've been wanting a snail trail ride down here and wifey says, not that weekend. ::sniff::

I'd be keen for the 'next' one

Nashy

11-04-2012, 07:45 PM	#1
Karlxx ^OP Dirt Curious Joined: Jul 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Oddometer: 119	Sydney Noob Run 18th November OK, I’m putting it out there? Interested Noobs? Also calling for Experienced help/Advice? WHEN: Sunday 18th November WHERE: Meet at Richmond Maccas 8:30 for 9AM departure. WHERE TO (provisional on advice): I found a GPS track for some so called “easy” runs, one is Bilpin to Colo, Another from Colo to Lower Portland and then across Wisemans Ferry to St Albans north on Wollombi Rd, back down the Old Pac to finish. I have had the GS for a few months now, done a little off road riding, but I really want to do some more learning and explore Sydney off road. I have found learner runs on road riding forums to be a good thing. You need a mix of experience and not too many people. So is this the right place for this? Could anyone come to mentor? Is my route alright? __________________ 2004 R1150GSA 2003 CBR1100XX IBA 41759

11-04-2012, 08:03 PM	#2
vagueout Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2010 Location: sydney, east Oddometer: 1,123	With no offroad experience behind me, i've done that same set of roads on my 1150 pig a few times and had no dramas, even with a pillion. If you leave Richmond as planned at 9ish and scoot up to bilpin/mountain lagoon, you would cover all your proposed ride by about lunch/cold drink time or so. As always on dirt i drop the tyre press at least 10psi each end and back off the rebound damping, makes a world of difference. Being a weekend i would caution you to the high probability of over enthusiastic 4wd's posing some serious pucker factor moments. As to the 18th i'll be involved in my occasional employment, i know where i'd rather be. Have fun, ride smart. __________________ i just seek clarity

11-04-2012, 10:24 PM	#3
dirtsurfer Challenged Adventurer Joined: May 2006 Location: between the bings Oddometer: 1,375	I'll put it in my diary I might be available, but having just got home from a four day run I will see how the wind is blowing for the 18th . I'll watch this thread __________________ ex X phile Avoid the Gavel, travel by gravel

11-05-2012, 12:40 PM	#5
Karlxx ^OP Dirt Curious Joined: Jul 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Oddometer: 119	Thanks for the feedback guys, hoping to get a couple of noobs to join me and someone experienced if possible, otherwise I will just go exploring on my own. K __________________ 2004 R1150GSA 2003 CBR1100XX IBA 41759

11-05-2012, 06:51 PM	#6
Silky Awaiting Baby... Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney - North Oddometer: 1,270	I might be in for that, I'll dust the bike off and get out. Buying a house destroyed my riding time for the last 9 months. __________________ Mmmm Sherbert

11-04-2012, 11:41 PM	#4
Tyzo Adventurer Joined: Jan 2012 Location: Newcastle, Australia Oddometer: 23	I might be up for this, ill watch this space.

11-05-2012, 07:22 PM	#7
notsoslow Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Camperdown NSW Oddometer: 184	I would have liked to join this ride but have already booked some heavy duty wine drinking in the Hunter

11-05-2012, 10:18 PM	#8
minusone Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Northern Beaches Sydney Australia Oddometer: 1,230	Crushing a foot and then breaking a femur has left me idle and wasting away for 6 months. Along with my barnload of idle machines, I am keen for a ride and should be good for this.

11-06-2012, 12:20 AM	#9
wayne the one Explorer Joined: Oct 2010 Location: Blacktown Sydney Oddometer: 221	May be able to join in but need to be home early afternoon. Probably go as far as wisemans then back home. __________________ Its not a ride it's an Adventure Disclaimer : Ride with me at your own risk

11-06-2012, 05:34 AM	#11
Fredful Pigs might fly Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Sydney Oddometer: 112	"hey Ian, what happened if you dont mind me asking?" Me too, what did you do to deserve this?

11-06-2012, 12:49 PM	#13
Karlxx ^OP Dirt Curious Joined: Jul 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Oddometer: 119	Thanks again guys, now to ensure we have some other noobs to come along too to prevent me from being the only one embaressed. K __________________ 2004 R1150GSA 2003 CBR1100XX IBA 41759

11-07-2012, 01:21 AM	#14
Matt Dirt Virgin Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Newtown,Sydney Oddometer: 1,575	Working. Bugger. __________________ "A girl riding a motorcycle?...................What is this, the Twilight Zone??" Why do people think bike riders all like rock'n'roll??

11-07-2012, 01:43 AM	#15
curlysurfer in need of a ride Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Bateau Bay, Orstrayla Oddometer: 229	I've been wanting a snail trail ride down here and wifey says, not that weekend. ::sniff:: I'd be keen for the 'next' one Nashy __________________ 1962 Vespa VBB bali special 1975 BMW R75/6 resto job - collecting dust couple of mountain bikes, 20 or so surfboards, not enough time........

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