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24 Oct 2007
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Thanks everyone!
KennyE: Great link, now at least I know what i'm looking at. Not too bad!  I grew up racing street, never really got into dirt. I'm easing myself into it, so I wouldn't mind trying an easy track or two, but if I'm solo.... maybe not the best time to start trying it. Thanks for the info.
Outthere: Thanks, just the kind of info I was looking for re: roads, etc.
John: Thanks for the offer on a place to stay, I'll be in touch for sure. I've jumped Perris, it's a tandem factory! (actually I did a tandem there a long time ago). I'd love info on jumping around Brisbane. I'm talking to a DZ in Sydney that is having a big Christmas/New Year boogie (that's actually why I'm staying in Sydney so long). I do have a GPS, Zumo 550. I've DL'd tracks4australia and the shocky maps. Any other suggestions?
Davest: Got the message, thanks and I'll be in touch as well.
Again, thanks to all and I'd love any additional info you guys can think of!
Ben
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25 Oct 2007
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Ben,
My best mate/riding buddy has a GS too (yellow 11). How long are you planning to be in Australia?
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I'd love info on jumping around Brisbane. I'm talking to a DZ in Sydney that is having a big Christmas/New Year boogie (that's actually why I'm staying in Sydney so long)
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The jumping community in this country is quite small and experienced jumpers can usually all advise on good DZs. Some Brissie people probably at the Sydney DZ at that time - ask them too. I am sure that bewteen the riding and jumping communities you'll have ptenty of good advice and offers!
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I do have a GPS, Zumo 550. I've DL'd tracks4australia and the shocky maps. Any other suggestions?
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I too have the Zumo 550 - it was brilliant for our recent 5 months around western Europe. A couple of sites have downloadable data now for our better routes ( GPS Motorcycle Rides | Australia | SundayMorningRides.com and BestBikingRoads.com Motorcycle Travel, Motorcycle Touring, Motorcycle Routes, Motorcycle Roads but you may need to register. then log-in to get to them). I have supplied a couple of these routes but more and more are being uploaded all the time.
As I am not off-road, I am not sure what "tracks4australia" is? Do you already have Australian MapSource base mapping? Apparently the latest Zumos being sold here are now being supplied with City Navigator Australia 2008. My unit is only 7 months old and came with 2007 maps, so I may upgrade; but if you need it, it probably means secondhand CD-ROM base mapping will become available (rather than buying new).
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27 Oct 2007
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Easy!
Ben,
Really mate, Australia must be the easiest country in the world to tour around. I ahve been around it 4 times and if you don't want, you don't have to get of the tar for anything!
Yes it will be hot, but hey all of Oz is hot at different times of the year. You won't need a Sat phone and really you won't need a GPS. Remember you can't get lost, your on an Island so you can't stray! Don't waste your money on that gear, use it for fuel and  instead. (you will NEED  )!
You can camp just about anywhere in Oz as well, just stay away for the rivers in the North. Big lizards up there! Carry a small swag and you won't need a tent. I do carry one but don't use it all the time. I haven't even used it in Africa yet, just the swag and you can tie this to your bike too for a humpy. You know if someone is fooling with your bike in the middle of the night too.....lol
Anyway mate, get down there and enjoy.
Cheers
Ivan
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5 Nov 2007
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they are easy
those legs are a peice of piss ,not the hard rugged outback like you think ,but smooth easy roads with shit loads of traffic and plenty of fuel stops ,now getting off the pavement is a different story ,yes do the oodanadatta track ,its great i did it years ago on a super tenere,the road from alice to townsville ,you could do it on a postie bike ,and they do ,aussie is easy travelling ,its only the remote you have to be careful and then you have to be VERY careful
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