 |
|
16 Jul 2008
|
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Back in Asia
Posts: 322
|
|
|
One minor problem.
Glen,
Change the Gordonvale pub for the Little Mulgrave at the bottom of the Gillies and your on a winner mate.
If you do come back through Dimbular, you can turn off and come ut at Irvinbank (old tin mining town and down to herberton Atherton etc or Irvinbank across mt Misery to Silver valley and Innot Springs then Atherton etc. You will get fuel and of course  at all these places mate.
Would love to join you but am planning to be in Africa at that time.
Cheers
Ivan
|
16 Jul 2008
|
 |
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Sucre, Bolivia
Posts: 535
|
|
I've been wanting to go on a CT adventure for ages :O but I'm from Victoria 
|
16 Jul 2008
|
|
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Rockhampton, Australia
Posts: 868
|
|
Good luck you guys, if you see an overloaded blue 650 Vstrom up that way that is me, doing a lap of Oz, cape is the first goal, or as far as I can go on a heavy bike solo.
Cheers
TravellingStrom 
|
16 Jul 2008
|
 |
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Gold Coast Australia
Posts: 194
|
|
|
Oi Glen! You going on my dream trip without me!!?? Didn't you remember that I'm half way around the world at the moment?
Have fun mate. Looks like you will just have to do it all again next year- with me this time.
Kenny
|
16 Jul 2008
|
 |
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Ex Bris, Australia
Posts: 490
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by KennyE
Oi Glen! You going on my dream trip without me!!?? Didn't you remember that I'm half way around the world at the moment?
Have fun mate. Looks like you will just have to do it all again next year- with me this time.
Kenny
|
I could say the same about the ride you are doing at the moment Ken. If i survive this one then anything is possible! Seemed like a good idea at the time. I'm not scared
Next one is Tassie in Dec/Jan for 5 weeks, then we will look going across the pond to Nu Zuland for '09
Glen
__________________
 Feb 2014, currently travelling the America's on a Tiger 800XC
Live every day like it's your last, one day you'll get it right!!!
Last edited by loxsmith; 16 Jul 2008 at 23:11.
|
30 Jul 2008
|
|
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Ex Bris, Australia
Posts: 490
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by TravellingStrom
Good luck you guys, if you see an overloaded blue 650 Vstrom up that way that is me, doing a lap of Oz, cape is the first goal, or as far as I can go on a heavy bike solo.
Cheers
TravellingStrom |
Hey Richard, what date are you expecting to be in the Top End?? We have a 650 Dakar rider tagging along 'til about Cooktown, you are welcome to join in!
Glen
__________________
Feb 2014, currently travelling the America's on a Tiger 800XC
Live every day like it's your last, one day you'll get it right!!!
|
16 Jul 2008
|
|
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Ex Bris, Australia
Posts: 490
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by PocketHead
I've been wanting to go on a CT adventure for ages :O but I'm from Victoria |
Never too late PocketHead, if you put your hand up, you will be the second Victorian heading North. All welcome to come along, we will have a good laugh that's for sure 
Glen
__________________
Feb 2014, currently travelling the America's on a Tiger 800XC
Live every day like it's your last, one day you'll get it right!!!
|
20 Jul 2008
|
|
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Ex Bris, Australia
Posts: 490
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dingo
Glen,
Change the Gordonvale pub for the Little Mulgrave at the bottom of the Gillies and your on a winner mate.
If you do come back through Dimbular, you can turn off and come ut at Irvinbank (old tin mining town and down to herberton Atherton etc or Irvinbank across mt Misery to Silver valley and Innot Springs then Atherton etc. You will get fuel and of course at all these places mate.
Would love to join you but am planning to be in Africa at that time.
Cheers
Ivan |
Thanks Ivan, I have marked that one on the map. Enjoy your time in Africa you lucky bugger.
Glen
__________________
Feb 2014, currently travelling the America's on a Tiger 800XC
Live every day like it's your last, one day you'll get it right!!!
|
22 Jul 2008
|
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: new zealand
Posts: 3
|
|
Did the trip last year on an old KLR650.
Over the ford @ Kalpower is the Vietnam vets camp.Good place to swop jokes & lies. Cheers Al.
|
23 Jul 2008
|
|
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Ex Bris, Australia
Posts: 490
|
|
|
Thanks for the tip Al, do we need to be Vets to visit these guys??
I knew Pandanus Park was up that way but was unsure of it's exact location until your reply
Glen
__________________
Feb 2014, currently travelling the America's on a Tiger 800XC
Live every day like it's your last, one day you'll get it right!!!
|
23 Jul 2008
|
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Sucre, Bolivia
Posts: 535
|
|
|
hey if you guys are flying in whereabouts are you getting the bikes? also are you putting bigger tanks on them? my old ct used to get about 120km in the city pre-reserve (and thats being modest :S). There is a spare fuel tank i've seen on some posties though.. it hangs off the rear tray.
|
23 Jul 2008
|
|
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Ex Bris, Australia
Posts: 490
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by PocketHead
hey if you guys are flying in whereabouts are you getting the bikes? also are you putting bigger tanks on them? my old ct used to get about 120km in the city pre-reserve (and thats being modest :S). There is a spare fuel tank i've seen on some posties though.. it hangs off the rear tray.
|
Bike 1 was road freighted from Melb to Bris several months ago and then ridden to Cairns via Fraser Island. It waits in storage in Cairns
Bike 2 (mine) will be road freighted from Brisbane to Cairns in a couple of weeks
Bike 3 will be road freighted from Hobart to Cairns on a couple of weeks
All are now wearing XR250 tanks plumbed in, I have a spare 18 litre IMS tank for the next Postie bike I buy
They all have various types of luggage from orange Postie pannier bags to Ventura type bags. I have also mounted a Givi 52 litre top box to mine. All have several PVC pipe storage containers mounted wherever spare space could be found
Knobby fronts and claw 6 ply rear rubber
Might load a pic soon
Glen
__________________
Feb 2014, currently travelling the America's on a Tiger 800XC
Live every day like it's your last, one day you'll get it right!!!
|
23 Jul 2008
|
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Sucre, Bolivia
Posts: 535
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by loxsmith
Bike 1 was road freighted from Melb to Bris several months ago and then ridden to Cairns via Fraser Island. It waits in storage in Cairns
Bike 2 (mine) will be road freighted from Brisbane to Cairns in a couple of weeks
Bike 3 will be road freighted from Hobart to Cairns on a couple of weeks
All are now wearing XR250 tanks plumbed in, I have a spare 18 litre IMS tank for the next Postie bike I buy
They all have various types of luggage from orange Postie pannier bags to Ventura type bags. I have also mounted a Givi 52 litre top box to mine. All have several PVC pipe storage containers mounted wherever spare space could be found
Knobby fronts and claw 6 ply rear rubber
Might load a pic soon
Glen |
Hmm how did you go about plugging in the XR250 tank? is it an extension of the old one? how many litres is that? :confused1:
|
8 Aug 2008
|
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: new zealand
Posts: 3
|
|
|
Dont have,ta be.
Quote:
Originally Posted by loxsmith
Thanks for the tip Al, do we need to be Vets to visit these guys??
I knew Pandanus Park was up that way but was unsure of it's exact location until your reply
Glen
|
Nope---I,m not a vet & they wee pretty friendly to me. Had to ride qute a way over the ford though---maybe 10--15 kms,Seemed a long way.
CHEERS AL.
|
12 Aug 2008
|
|
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Ex Bris, Australia
Posts: 490
|
|
|
Postie pic
Here's a pic of one of the bikes at a freight forwarders in Brisbane ready for the short trip up the coast to Cairns 
Orange panniers just click onto the racking and I have an Andy Strapz "A" bag to strap on top of the rack.
I am leaving Sat week myself to fly to Cairns.
Any more spots/tips would be much appreciated
Glen
__________________
Feb 2014, currently travelling the America's on a Tiger 800XC
Live every day like it's your last, one day you'll get it right!!!
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...
2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.
"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)
Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.
Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes.
(ONLY US RESIDENTS and currently has a limit of 60 days.)
Ripcord Evacuation Insurance is available for ALL nationalities.
What others say about HU...
"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia
"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK
"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia
"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA
"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada
"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa
"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia
"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany
Lots more comments here!
Every book a diary
Every chapter a day
Every day a journey
Refreshingly honest and compelling tales: the hights and lows of a life on the road. Solo, unsupported, budget journeys of discovery.
Authentic, engaging and evocative travel memoirs, overland, around the world and through life.
All 8 books available from the author or as eBooks and audio books
Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!
New to Horizons Unlimited?
New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!
Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.
Read more about Grant & Susan's story
Membership - help keep us going!
Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.
You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.
|
|
|
helps answer the question - Why Go? Inspirational stories by veteran travellers Greg Frazier (5 times RTW), Peter and Kay Forwood (193 countries), Tiffany Coates (Mongolia Mayhem) and Rene Cormier (University of Gravel Roads).
Get Ready! covers planning, paperwork, medical and many other topics! "Inspirational and Awesome!" See the trailer here!
What stuff do I need - riding gear, clothing, camping gear, first aid kit, tires, maps and GPS? What don't I need? How do I pack it all in? Lots of opinions from over 150 travellers!
Ladies on the Loose! For the first time ever, a motorcycle travel DVD made for women, by women! These intrepid women share their tips to help you plan your own motorcycle adventure. They also answer the women-only questions, and entertain you with amazing tales from the road! Presented by Lois Pryce, veteran solo traveller through South America and Africa and author of 'Lois on the Loose', and 'Red Tape and White Knuckles.'
Cotton or synth sweat-wicking t-shirts with the cool Horizons Unlimited graphic on the front and a snappy slogan (changing every year) on the back.
Show your route on your panniers. Great conversation starter when you meet people on the road!
Motorcycle and travel books to inspire and inform you!
The definitive guide to planning your motorcycle adventure! This insanely ambitious 2-year project has produced an informative and entertaining 5-part, 18 hour video series. "The ultimate round the world rider's how-to!" MCN UK.
Hybrid Mode
