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Sunday morning I awoke early paid my bill and was on my way by 07:00am. The plan was to make it back home before dark, this was going to be a challenge and the only way to achieve it would mean stopping only for fuel and a quick bite when needed. 20 klms down the road I turn left to head south...

As the rest of the guys started to trickle in slabs were bought from the local and we began the process of putting faces to names, checking out the various farkles and fibbing about our exploits. It wasn't long before one of the riders reported that it was happy hour at the pub so we descended...

Thank you all for your replies, I have talked at length with Jacqui and have decided the following. 1. If I want to take some time out to have another trip that is fine. 2. I still need to work for a few more years both to pay for our lifestyle and to set us up better for the future. 3. The...

Returning from the Pub I decided to try out the free wireless internet access, had my laptop with me, but the signal strength was too low to be useful in the room. My room was in the corner and about 50 mtrs from the access point, so I picked up the table and chair and set my self up outside...

I have spent the whole night and morning trying to decide why I am so unsettled. My wife left for work this morning with my words ringing in her ears... "I think I am going to give up the job I recently started and go for a ride" "Where to and when?" "Don't really know, just feel I have to...

Well it seems like the Oz forum has fallen into a deep dark hole...was going to update this thread based on my input to the Oz site, but sadly that is not to be. Anyways here is a brief report from the rest of the ride....Have more important news to report later. Wednesday found me rising not...

The much talked about Coonamble amble is finally upon us, preparations have been made, changed and made again. For some of us it is just a short run (6 or 7 hundred klms) and for others there is a bit of a hike. We have discussed the weather but no one can really predict it so we prepare as...

There isn't really a pigeon hole for this post but hey, what the f*&k, we can all relate to this small tale....Hang on must go and get some lube for me writin' hands... Ok Chillun' I'm back now everybody go an' get a glass, can, bottle, mug or pipe of whatever starts ya bike... Back, good now...

Enjoy your return mate, it is always sweeter when there is a bit of a delay. I had been off two wheels for about 3 years also, not strictly true, was riding an XR400 occasionally, but I am a road rider at heart. Really felt good to get back on a real bike...could not be doing with this two...

Standard sized electricians screwdriver will do (the type with the head same width as the diameter of the shaft), the screws are accessible enough, 1 and 2 from the left side, 3 and 4 from the right, they are about 10 degrees from horizontal.

Well finally the Internet is back up after some clown from Telstra hooked me up to the wrong switch following my change to ADSL2. You never realise how much you miss it until you can't use it, anyways, I digress... Couldn't sleep on Sunday morning so I ended up getting out of bed at 05:00...

Actually in middle of the road, gives you more time to dodge the roos....

Hear, Hear FJRChick, sometimes the planets are aligned just right...

Thanks for translation, was drinking Hahn Premium light, 2IC was on Blueberry Vodka Cruisers, travelled back through the Barossa Valley wine region on the return trip, Only like Tennessee wine from Uncle Jacks Distillery... Also a favourite is "Elijah Craig" a very smooth, small batch bourbon...

Recent result of an inattentive driver, mobile phone I believe I was on the other side driving a 20 tonne truck...

Actually Mike, whilst you were posting your reply, said cohort was reading this thread with great amusement, she does enjoy these "adventures" and reckons I should write a book, too busy having the time of my life at the moment tho...

Oops, I realised that the pics were posted on another forum, here they are...

Well it's Sunday again and time to saddle up for a run out to lunch, "Where d'ya wanna go dear?" "Dunno, you choose" "Ok, howz about Swan Reach for lunch at the pub overlookin' the river" "yeah choice I'll get me gear on" Yep it started out like any other Sunday lunch, bike has been polished to...

Your welcome mate, Good to be back home, still get out each weekend for a ride, usually about 200 miles. Then followed by a trip to my local...

Ye Ha! Got the job, start tomorrow, driving semis delivering transportable buildings, a chance to hit the highway and visit the bush again and get paid for it.