Huntndogs 114 Posted March 20, 2019 A quick update on my trip to Australia. After a grueling 15 hr flight to Sydney, we were met by our host Greg Yager who operates AdvWorx in Dural AUS. We have been stayin in a cabin near the shop the last couple days and partaking in many frosty beverages while prepping rented bikes for the rally. The locals here are super friendly and can put away some brews. My liver will suffer for it. Yesterday we made a trip to Lithgow AUS. to pick up some moto parts at another shop. It was a 3 hour drive through the countryside. It’s gorgeous and much like California. Today (its Thursday here) we are headed to Cessnock to do final prerunningof route and set up for the rally. It’s has been raining a lot and conditions will be challenging but fun. More to follow... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huntndogs 114 Posted March 21, 2019 Not really and adventure bike but the mail is delivered all over Australia on these Honda Trail bikes called Posties. They ride them rain or shine with big yellow bags on the rack. Retired Posties get rebuilt and raced in Cessnock. This was in the bar we were in last night in Cessnock and our host has one he is building. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simicrintz 177 Posted March 21, 2019 Will you bring me one back? Please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huntndogs 114 Posted March 22, 2019 1 hour ago, simicrintz said: Will you bring me one back? Please? Carry on? I won’t be buying a padlock here Holy Smokes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.JAJA 380 Posted March 22, 2019 I went 1992 to Chessnock for the international 6 days. Have a save ride. We are on the westcoastn running away from Cyclone Veronica. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huntndogs 114 Posted March 22, 2019 11 minutes ago, Mr.JAJA said: I went 1992 to Chessnock for the international 6 days. Have a save ride. We are on the westcoastn running away from Cyclone Veronica. You be safe too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simicrintz 177 Posted March 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Huntndogs said: Carry on? I won’t be buying a padlock here Holy Smokes! I see an import business opportunity here; you want me to run to Home Depot and ship you some before you leave?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huntndogs 114 Posted March 22, 2019 48 minutes ago, simicrintz said: I see an import business opportunity here; you want me to run to Home Depot and ship you some before you leave?! Hahaha, no thanks we forgot about the locks an hour ago... Would you like me to send this to you? Oh My Goodness! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huntndogs 114 Posted March 22, 2019 Followed by this...What the heck, were on Holiday right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simicrintz 177 Posted March 22, 2019 Your eyes are are getting squinky 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huntndogs 114 Posted March 22, 2019 Rained most of the night with thunder and lighting. Today will be a mud fest...A few more pics before we ride. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted March 22, 2019 Hey, It will work out; You have a chase truck, yes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huntndogs 114 Posted March 22, 2019 Yes and many sweeps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.JAJA 380 Posted March 24, 2019 On 3/22/2019 at 11:07 AM, Huntndogs said: Hahaha, no thanks we forgot about the locks an hour ago... Would you like me to send this to you? Oh My Goodness! $7 coffee, no refill, $50 for a 30 pack local beer. Thats down under. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huntndogs 114 Posted March 25, 2019 Well the ride is over and now off to Sydney for a few days of sightseeing. A little sore from my four falls. All fairly easy close inspections of Australia soil. I’ll have soil samples to bring home. Both days included a mix of pavement, fire roads, single track, deep rutted mud, sand, rocks, wet grass and bottomless water puddles. A little odd riding a rented bike, but we had a blast! There were all kinds of riders including an 80 year old who was tough to keep up with. Dude ripped! Some incredible sights to see that typical tourists would have never seen. Some of my pics and a few I borrowed from another riders helmet video. Video is of a thunder storm that rolled in after day one. Nothing like we see in Cali. 452FB7E9-A85D-481B-8F70-919D9B545C2C.MOV 452FB7E9-A85D-481B-8F70-919D9B545C2C.MOV 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites