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Started by NotSo, October 12, 2017, 11:34:39 PM

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NotSo

X-Ray and myself have been talking for awhile about a cheap weekend ride, with overnight camping, and others have expressed an interest also. So far it looks like the weekend of 11th November and I have done a rough map which is open to suggestions and change as needed, the link is below.
Bring your own stove and cooking utensils and food, and some cheap wine  :rofl2: and depending where we stop Saturday night, a camp fire.
I have been looking on WikiCamps for some free camps or for about $5 a night, but it will depend on how far we get on the ride.

Woodenbong Camp ground - $5 + $1 for showers.
Bonalbo Pioneer Park - FREE.
Please note, these stops are alcohol free. (but you could be having a cuppa)  :good:
Plus there are other camps off the roads in the forests.

Total distance so far from X-Rays and finishing at Gatton is 622 klms.
Link to Google Map - https://goo.gl/maps/8Ac4bqe2JCT2
It's great to throw the leg over. :drinks:

1991 FJ1200

Bozo

how cheap is cheap, are you walking and leaving the bikes behind? :crazy: I'll see if I can make it. I don't have any camping gear so my alternative might be the hotel (or the bus station, at least the wino's might share their wine with me), is there a Mc Donalds nearby?.

XRay, I'll keep in touch and see what I can work out.
First major bike in my life was a Mach III widow maker.
My Second permanent bike 1978 Z1R (owned since Dec 1977)
My Third permanent bike is the 89 FJ12 - nice and fast
Forth bike 89 FJ12 my totally standard workhorse
81 GPZ1100 hybrid - what a bike, built to sell but I can't part with it

X-Ray

Might be a good one to do before you head back west John? Should be fun, will call you before then
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'93 FJ1200 Dark Violet/Silver
'84 FJ1100 Red/White

'91 FJ1200 Dark Violet/Silver ( Now Sold)
'92 FJ1200 Project/Resto Dark Violet/Silver (Now Sold)






For photos of my rear wheel swap, heres the link  https://www.flickr.com/gp/150032671@N02/62k3KZ

NotSo

I have updated the map so I can change it instead of doing a new one, link below.
I also put in some camp spots but there are a few more along the Bruxner Highway depending on how far we get and decide when to stop for the night.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1a7a96c0j_S4toSVkKE8FHgFgp8k&usp=sharing
It's great to throw the leg over. :drinks:

1991 FJ1200

krusty

Sounds like fun.
Do you have a plan B in case of fire bans?
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84 FJ1100 x 2
85 FJ1100
89 GL1500
76 CB750F1
72 CB350F
63 C92 x 2
59 C76
62 C100
63 C100
60 Colleda 250TA x 3
63 Suzuki MD50
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79 DT250F

roverfj1200

The road to Bonalbo is the worst in the world and I would not do it on the FJ ever again..
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1991 FJ1200

Richard.

X-Ray

Is it worse than than that lumpy bumpy Woodenbong road Richard?
'94 FJ1200 Wet Pale Brown
'93 FJ1200 Dark Violet/Silver
'84 FJ1100 Red/White

'91 FJ1200 Dark Violet/Silver ( Now Sold)
'92 FJ1200 Project/Resto Dark Violet/Silver (Now Sold)






For photos of my rear wheel swap, heres the link  https://www.flickr.com/gp/150032671@N02/62k3KZ

NotSo

Quote from: NotSo on October 13, 2017, 08:29:44 PM
I have updated the map so I can change it instead of doing a new one, link below.
I also put in some camp spots but there are a few more along the Bruxner Highway depending on how far we get and decide when to stop for the night.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1a7a96c0j_S4toSVkKE8FHgFgp8k&usp=sharing

Try this link - https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1a7a96c0j_S4toSVkKE8FHgFgp8k&ll=-28.291681427560086%2C152.612125&z=8
It's great to throw the leg over. :drinks:

1991 FJ1200

NotSo

Quote from: X-Ray on October 14, 2017, 03:43:02 AM
Is it worse than than that lumpy bumpy Woodenbong road Richard?
Do you mean the Woodenbong to Killarney, that one is bad much worse that the one to Bonalbo. Having said that I have towed the caravan over both roads.
It's great to throw the leg over. :drinks:

1991 FJ1200

NotSo

Well the better half and myself took a drive in the 4x4 yesterday to Bonalbo, it was too wet to do anything else :rofl2:.

The section from Killarney to Woodenbong (55km, but it seemed a lot longer) started off as I remembered it years ago, narrow, bumpy and averaged between 40 and 60 kph. Further along they have finally done some new sections, wide and smooth, but not enough yet to make it a great bike road. I maybe pushing up daisy's by then.

Great camp at Woodenbong with toilets, showers and camp kitchen, not bad for $5.

The run to Bonalbo was much as I remembered it, and yes it was a bit rough, too many bumps for there sore old bones, so I wouldn't go down there on the FJ. We were doing an average of 80 kph though it was better than the other road. There is a good camp spot at the caravan park in Bonalbo with toilets and showers for $10, something to remember if traveling along the Bruxner Highway (Bonalbo is 23 km off the highway) at about that time of the evening and looking for a place to camp.

I will change the map soon as we are expecting some other ideas soon.

It's great to throw the leg over. :drinks:

1991 FJ1200

NotSo

Well we are doing another map as the other one is no good so this time we'll keep the first bit and from Lismore continue down to Maclean / Brooms Head, where ever we can get a good stop at the right price, hopefully with a shower.

The return trip up through Kyogle, Beaudesert and home.

Are you thinking of going Andrew :) or anyone else.

Try one of these links as I was having a bit of trouble for users not seeing the map, this time I have made the map PUBLIC so all should see the first link.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1giXfkPJoW3mTJC2uciyMIBbs3rY&usp=sharing

https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?hl=en&hl=en&mid=1giXfkPJoW3mTJC2uciyMIBbs3rY&ll=-28.678783562205375%2C153.00071000000003&z=8



It's great to throw the leg over. :drinks:

1991 FJ1200

Bozo

Careful, you'll include Victoria next maybe Ribbert can join us?

Do we need a Passport/ visa for Victoria?  :dash2:
First major bike in my life was a Mach III widow maker.
My Second permanent bike 1978 Z1R (owned since Dec 1977)
My Third permanent bike is the 89 FJ12 - nice and fast
Forth bike 89 FJ12 my totally standard workhorse
81 GPZ1100 hybrid - what a bike, built to sell but I can't part with it

NotSo

Quote from: Bozo on October 17, 2017, 02:18:05 AM
Careful, you'll include Victoria next maybe Ribbert can join us?

Do we need a Passport/ visa for Victoria?  :dash2:

Hi Bozo, are you interested in coming along for a run? Good to hear if you are.
I'll leave the passport bit alone, don't want to upset the brother's from down the deep south.  :rofl2:
No I don't do 3 states in one day, those days are long gone. :)

Haven't heard from Glenn Sully for a while either.
It's great to throw the leg over. :drinks:

1991 FJ1200

Bozo

I am definitely interested, just working out what swag to buy (about the price of a shopping bag with a newspaper cover). I guess only crappy weather will deter me (can't wait to hear from the Victorians about how they ride in -5 degrees, rain, snow etc)
First major bike in my life was a Mach III widow maker.
My Second permanent bike 1978 Z1R (owned since Dec 1977)
My Third permanent bike is the 89 FJ12 - nice and fast
Forth bike 89 FJ12 my totally standard workhorse
81 GPZ1100 hybrid - what a bike, built to sell but I can't part with it

WHYNOT_FJ

Quote from: NotSo on October 16, 2017, 11:38:48 PM
Well we are doing another map as the other one is no good so this time we'll keep the first bit and from Lismore continue down to Maclean / Brooms Head, where ever we can get a good stop at the right price, hopefully with a shower.

The return trip up through Kyogle, Beaudesert and home.

Are you thinking of going Andrew :) or anyone else.

Try one of these links as I was having a bit of trouble for users not seeing the map, this time I have made the map PUBLIC so all should see the first link.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1giXfkPJoW3mTJC2uciyMIBbs3rY&usp=sharing

https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?hl=en&hl=en&mid=1giXfkPJoW3mTJC2uciyMIBbs3rY&ll=-28.678783562205375%2C153.00071000000003&z=8


Hey Shane, keen to go on that Weekend -Brooms Head is a top spot... Except no fires... I would Continue on Summerland Way out of Casino to Laurence(a little Boring) then across the ferry and the onto Woodford Island. There is a nice little pub at Brushgrove (the area is full of them)- The General / Doug is keen to check it out, then we can do a lap of the Island into Maclean. I have a Grandmother on Woodford Island and know the area reasonably well. This is also Marks stomping ground

The Road out of Woodburn to Coraki is nice as it follows the river, then I would duct across to Lismore - Have not travelled the Lismore to Murwullimbah  Rd you propose, but looks good.

There is a Chance I will be down at Maclean on Saturday / Sunday as my parents are up visiting from down South - weather depending

Getting Exited...
Cheers