Friday, just after the cricket started, I decided to check the progress on the net of a Davo, a fellow GTR rider, who was from riding Brisbane to Perth. It was reported that his speedo had stopped working, and his Camelbak had sprung a leak. He was due in Broken Hill about 8pm our time. I posted a response on the net, that I could get a GPS, to replace the speedo, and a replacement hydration system to Broken Hill by that time. While gathering the bits I needed together, I received a call from Kristy, his daughter saying he was expecting to be in Broken Hill by 7pm.
After doing the fuelling, and tyre pressure checks, I motored out of Wentworth at 4pm, riding nonstop to Broken Hill. Arriving at the Shell servo on Williams Street at 6pm, I refueled, rang Marlene, and was having a drink when Davo rolled in about 6.20. He had a break for 40 minutes, he left on the next leg to Pt Augusta.
I rode with Davo to Cockburn, about 50km, on the SA border, then returned to Broken Hill, refueled and headed for home at about 8.15pm. The warm evening and after I seen a few roos along the way, a 20 minute break and drink at Coombah was welcome. (Damn it's hard to find were I put my ear plugs in the dark.) I continued on at about 80kph, until I was passed by a mobile home (bus) which I followed to Wentworth travelling at about 90kph. I arrived home at safe, weary and happy around 12.15am.
I tested a couple of different types of ear plugs on the way. I found the moulded type, soft and little more comfortable than the firmer type with flanges, however they seem a little harder to insert. Please note. I do now wear hearing aids except when riding, sleeping and in water, and I have a slightly sore right ear canal. I'd recommend testing a couple of different types.
Ron
After doing the fuelling, and tyre pressure checks, I motored out of Wentworth at 4pm, riding nonstop to Broken Hill. Arriving at the Shell servo on Williams Street at 6pm, I refueled, rang Marlene, and was having a drink when Davo rolled in about 6.20. He had a break for 40 minutes, he left on the next leg to Pt Augusta.
I rode with Davo to Cockburn, about 50km, on the SA border, then returned to Broken Hill, refueled and headed for home at about 8.15pm. The warm evening and after I seen a few roos along the way, a 20 minute break and drink at Coombah was welcome. (Damn it's hard to find were I put my ear plugs in the dark.) I continued on at about 80kph, until I was passed by a mobile home (bus) which I followed to Wentworth travelling at about 90kph. I arrived home at safe, weary and happy around 12.15am.
I tested a couple of different types of ear plugs on the way. I found the moulded type, soft and little more comfortable than the firmer type with flanges, however they seem a little harder to insert. Please note. I do now wear hearing aids except when riding, sleeping and in water, and I have a slightly sore right ear canal. I'd recommend testing a couple of different types.
Ron
We really appreciate you being able to help. Dad was definately appreciative of your quick response. Dad says he hasnt seen that many roo's which is good. You did well for time 250 kms in 2 hours was it?
