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gonescratchin · 10-13-2012, 10:04 PM

Hi folks,

Just wondering if anyone has ridden Skytrek (Willow Springs Station) at all, and if it's worth doing. I've done it in a 4WD, but not for 10 years, and can't remember much detail of it.

I realise back in April they had to re-route part of the trek (bypassing Mt Carnarvon) due to issues with the access to the Rock Wallaby reserve, but nonetheless, anyone got any thoughts?

gonescratchin · 10-13-2012, 10:15 PM

Just seeing if there's any others planning to come up (to the Flinders) on these dates(Wed Nov 14, to 18). There's about 4-6 so far, and we're looking at putting the bikes on trailers for the trip up.

If you're thinking of coming and might need a spot on a trailer, let me know when you can (PM me).

Rough plan so far

includes staying at Angorichina, and doing the nearby PAR's, and then a couple of other options also, depending on what anyone else wants to throw into the hat.

emuooz · 10-14-2012, 12:35 PM

Here is the fillum of the Saturday ride to Lameroo

PBee · 10-15-2012, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by PBee

BEER NIGHT (NORTH)
Banjo pickin' southerners are welcome

(squeal like a pig yehaa)

Wednesday 24th OCTOBER
Time: 18:00

Kingsford hotel, Murray St, Gawler.

Meals are great
Front bar is normally occupied by just us lot.

Attending will be:

DRTrev
Arborsmarty
Sol
Gateshutter
Jasse
PBee

.

DR Ozzy · 10-15-2012, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by emuooz

Here is the fillum of the Saturday ride to Lameroo

Great vid, setting a cracking pace there

OzJuJu · 10-15-2012, 02:28 PM

Any Croweaters going to the MotoGP next week. I am riding over on Wednesday with some local buddies but will be camping on the high side alone. If anyone wants to catch up for a brewski let me know via PM

Craig

Gasman_ADV · 10-15-2012, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by emuooz

Here is the fillum of the Saturday ride to Lameroo

Thanks again Emu, Ozz and Kev

been thinking about the whole Erzberg suspension thing and what it would take for me to comfortably run with the pack.....
Watching the vid has confirmed how the bike felt, the front springs are too heavy (and I hate to admit it but I weigh 100kg dry) the front simply would not dive enough under brakes for the geometry to take over and put extra weight on the front wheel.........there was a whole lot of skills I couldn't use as I couldn't weigh the front wheel and also put the bike into a tighter steering geometry.............after having two TM's which have the best suspension/geomerty of any dirtbike on the market bar none...........its a bit of a shock.

and the rear spring which I assume is standard is too soft and felt as such over the limestone geeups (I just made that word up)..it was good to get some air on the big girl and landing was generally fine, but it became apparent that once the spring tension was overcome the valving on full compression was lacking, (front suspension) after talking with Kev and Con later I realize KTM have just taken the suspension from the "smaller/lighter" bikes and just put in heavier front springs and left it at that.

the smooth linear power with is the saving grace, wind the throttle on and all is forgiven.

rear spring is WP 140-215
I had the front preload wound right off and comp on 2 clicks

anyway Iam just putting my thoughts out there to help current and future Erzberg owners.

cheers
A.

Sol Erzenberg · 10-15-2012, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by vfxdog

The missus thinks she wants to visit opal territory. We're a Kiwi/Welsh couple with lots of road and dirt experience, and will be in NZ for much of the earlier part of 2013.

Yaki Dah boyo !

Sol Erzenberg · 10-15-2012, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by gonescratchin

Hi folks,

Just wondering if anyone has ridden Skytrek (Willow Springs Station) at all, and if it's worth doing. I've done it in a 4WD, but not for 10 years, and can't remember much detail of it.

I realise back in April they had to re-route part of the trek (bypassing Mt Carnarvon) due to issues with the access to the Rock Wallaby reserve, but nonetheless, anyone got any thoughts?

I have done it several times by bike over previous years, was always great fun, however with the removal of the Mt. Carnarvon section they have taken out the best & more techinical section, with some great hill climbs & scenic views.
I'm sure it would still be fun by bike but not as good as it used to be..

gonescratchin · 10-16-2012, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Sol Erzenberg

I have done it several times by bike over previous years, was always great fun, however with the removal of the Mt. Carnarvon section they have taken out the best & more techinical section, with some great hill climbs & scenic views.
I'm sure it would still be fun by bike but not as good as it used to be..

Thanks Sol. Yeah, I don't know anyone who's ridden/driven the new route yet. I do believe the newly graded tracks do make for some interesting going.

I heard today that Arkapeena has some good tracks worth doing, including some great runs along the ridges with views to match. My cousin manages Rawnsley Park, who I believe now owns Arkapena Stn, and my have some more info on the tracks there.

It is nice to have options!

OzJuJu · 10-16-2012, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by gonescratchin

Thanks Sol. Yeah, I don't know anyone who's ridden/driven the new route yet. I do believe the newly graded tracks do make for some interesting going.

I heard today that Arkapeena has some good tracks worth doing, including some great runs along the ridges with views to match. My cousin manages Rawnsley Park, who I believe now owns Arkapena Stn, and my have some more info on the tracks there.

It is nice to have options!

I did Arkapeena over Easter last year and it was a great track in the Hilux, I reckon it would be a heap of fun on the bike.

gonescratchin · 10-16-2012, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by OzJuJu

I did Arkapeena over Easter last year and it was a great track in the Hilux, I reckon it would be a heap of fun on the bike.

Hmmmm....it's sounding better by the minute!

OzJuJu · 10-16-2012, 03:08 AM

I would probably stick to the AWD track as the 4WD track has some serious hill climbs with big rocks. The view at the top however is awsome

http://www.rawnsleypark.com.au/conte...awnsley4WD.pdf
The red section is the 4WD track...

p.s. have the Kangaroo at the woolshed restaurant, big time yum

PBee · 10-16-2012, 03:21 AM

Did the Arkapena track on my XR 600, piece of piss.
When I finished I went back to the start & did it again, after all I had the key

A good fun track.

I might think twice about putting a GS12 thru it though.

gonescratchin · 10-16-2012, 04:41 AM

Thanks for the map link OzJuJu - it's hard to see a track marked in red and not at least have a crack at it!

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Originally Posted by PBee

I might think twice about putting a GS12 thru it though.

I was more thinking of putting it OVER it

10-13-2012, 10:04 PM	#7921
gonescratchin aka Fipsy Joined: Aug 2010 Location: McLaren Vale, South Australia Oddometer: 305	SkyTrek @ Flinders Hi folks, Just wondering if anyone has ridden Skytrek (Willow Springs Station) at all, and if it's worth doing. I've done it in a 4WD, but not for 10 years, and can't remember much detail of it. I realise back in April they had to re-route part of the trek (bypassing Mt Carnarvon) due to issues with the access to the Rock Wallaby reserve, but nonetheless, anyone got any thoughts? __________________ All Ride Reports and Videos can be found here gonescratchin screwed with this post 10-14-2012 at 02:28 AM

10-13-2012, 10:15 PM	#7922
gonescratchin aka Fipsy Joined: Aug 2010 Location: McLaren Vale, South Australia Oddometer: 305	Flinders Ranges, Nov 14-18 Just seeing if there's any others planning to come up (to the Flinders) on these dates(Wed Nov 14, to 18). There's about 4-6 so far, and we're looking at putting the bikes on trailers for the trip up. If you're thinking of coming and might need a spot on a trailer, let me know when you can (PM me). Rough plan so far includes staying at Angorichina, and doing the nearby PAR's, and then a couple of other options also, depending on what anyone else wants to throw into the hat. __________________ All Ride Reports and Videos can be found here gonescratchin screwed with this post 10-14-2012 at 02:26 AM

10-14-2012, 12:35 PM	#7923
emuooz Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2009 Location: McLaren Flat. South Australia. Oddometer: 246	Here is the fillum of the Saturday ride to Lameroo __________________ Its NOT a race I just want to get there first

10-15-2012, 02:28 PM	#7926
OzJuJu Slippery Fish Joined: Apr 2012 Location: SA, land of chocolate Oddometer: 471	Any Croweaters going to the MotoGP next week. I am riding over on Wednesday with some local buddies but will be camping on the high side alone. If anyone wants to catch up for a brewski let me know via PM Craig __________________ XT660Z '11 TTR250 Open Enduro '98

10-16-2012, 03:08 AM	#7933
OzJuJu Slippery Fish Joined: Apr 2012 Location: SA, land of chocolate Oddometer: 471	I would probably stick to the AWD track as the 4WD track has some serious hill climbs with big rocks. The view at the top however is awsome http://www.rawnsleypark.com.au/conte...awnsley4WD.pdf The red section is the 4WD track... p.s. have the Kangaroo at the woolshed restaurant, big time yum __________________ XT660Z '11 TTR250 Open Enduro '98

10-16-2012, 03:21 AM	#7934
PBee Farkle Finder Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Kersbrook.SA. Oddometer: 5,586	Did the Arkapena track on my XR 600, piece of piss. When I finished I went back to the start & did it again, after all I had the key A good fun track. I might think twice about putting a GS12 thru it though. __________________ QUORN SCHNITZEL CLUB Est 2011 When in the FLINDERS RANGES SA stay at the ANGORICHINA Village

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