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Ok, compared to a lot of members it wasn't a HUGE road trip, but it was a lot of kms for me. I have to get a lot of practice in preparation for the big "Tassie" trip next year
Left Perth yesterday morning and travelled 400kms to Geraldton - North of Perth. Not a bad ride up there - travelled via the Brand Highway - Bullsbrook, Cataby, Badgingarr, Eneabba, Dongara and Geraldton. The roads were pretty quiet - AFL Grand Final was on so most West Aussies were tucked up in front of the TV watching it.
Stayed the night there but, unfortunately, didn't get to see much of Geraldton yesterday. The apartment where we stayed was right behind a really good bar and restaurant, Lat28, and there, stayed there all afternoon/evening drinking beer and ****tails :cheer:
Left Geraldton this morning 9am, and took the scenic route - Geraldton, Dongara, Mingenew, Three Springs, Carnamah, Moora, Mogumber, Bindoon, Chittering, Bullsbrook.
Had to make a few more stops than anticipated on the way back - had to stop and clean the visors constantly - really bad bugs! Always a big SPLAT in my line of vision.
Anyway, over 800km round trip. The bike (and the XJR) went like a dream. Guys, I almost red lined it Got to 13000 RPMS and sooked out. I finally found her sweet spot though - my God, at 12000 RPMS my Scorpions absolutely howl :rockon:
One problem, my hearing is really bad today. I have a high pitched ringing - a lot is due to wind noise. Hopefully it will clear by tomorrow.
I have never ridden in such windy conditions - even though the weather was beautiful. At 130 kms + (oops, that's not the legal limit :spank the wind was incredible. Had to ride dead centre in my lane or I would be pushed over the white line. I think I need to build my strength up a little - neck got battered a bit. Bum was a little sore - new TS seat will sort that out. Right wrist would get a bit numb/sore as well, but nothing too bad.
Anyway, enough of the chat - here are a few photos. BTW, the photo of the tree is indicitive of the windy area we were in - check the tree out! Also, the pub at Three Springs - we were going to have a drink, but the town was dead! The sign on the door said open at 4pm - WTF - this is
Australia
Left Perth yesterday morning and travelled 400kms to Geraldton - North of Perth. Not a bad ride up there - travelled via the Brand Highway - Bullsbrook, Cataby, Badgingarr, Eneabba, Dongara and Geraldton. The roads were pretty quiet - AFL Grand Final was on so most West Aussies were tucked up in front of the TV watching it.
Stayed the night there but, unfortunately, didn't get to see much of Geraldton yesterday. The apartment where we stayed was right behind a really good bar and restaurant, Lat28, and there, stayed there all afternoon/evening drinking beer and ****tails :cheer:
Left Geraldton this morning 9am, and took the scenic route - Geraldton, Dongara, Mingenew, Three Springs, Carnamah, Moora, Mogumber, Bindoon, Chittering, Bullsbrook.
Had to make a few more stops than anticipated on the way back - had to stop and clean the visors constantly - really bad bugs! Always a big SPLAT in my line of vision.
Anyway, over 800km round trip. The bike (and the XJR) went like a dream. Guys, I almost red lined it Got to 13000 RPMS and sooked out. I finally found her sweet spot though - my God, at 12000 RPMS my Scorpions absolutely howl :rockon:
One problem, my hearing is really bad today. I have a high pitched ringing - a lot is due to wind noise. Hopefully it will clear by tomorrow.
I have never ridden in such windy conditions - even though the weather was beautiful. At 130 kms + (oops, that's not the legal limit :spank the wind was incredible. Had to ride dead centre in my lane or I would be pushed over the white line. I think I need to build my strength up a little - neck got battered a bit. Bum was a little sore - new TS seat will sort that out. Right wrist would get a bit numb/sore as well, but nothing too bad.
Anyway, enough of the chat - here are a few photos. BTW, the photo of the tree is indicitive of the windy area we were in - check the tree out! Also, the pub at Three Springs - we were going to have a drink, but the town was dead! The sign on the door said open at 4pm - WTF - this is
Australia