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jamesb_bau
09-03-2009, 04:50 PM
Currently working in NSW alpine area and was thinking of a short ride, and meet up, in Corryong (VIC)..Prefer during week but might be able to swing to a weekend ???
Muzz and i are trying to organise a time (if we can) but thought there might be others that would be interested in a lil ride.
I'll be coming from Jindabyne, through Thredbo, Khancoban then on to Corryong...
just putting it out there....(its cool here atm so not putting it to far out there).....
Rob
Corryong-Cabramurra would be a fantastic ride on a tard. Though the Cabramurra- Cooma stretch would be a bit much I reckon, specially the last half.
Wish I was a lot closer so I could join in.
Cheers Brian
Wobbly
09-03-2009, 08:07 PM
If you're up in corryong its worth heading up to meet the river and on to walwa and then take the road through granya that loops back down to the murray valley hwy. The road around granya is awesome, my second favourite in the region behind the tawonga gap :)
I live in Jindabyne. The best section is Thredbo to Tom Groggin and return.
the tank on my sxv is too small to do to much. should hookup for a beer.
Muzzard
10-03-2009, 07:25 AM
I live in Jindabyne. The best section is Thredbo to Tom Groggin and return.
the tank on my sxv is too small to do to much. should hookup for a beer.
I have a mate out at Berridale been there since he was a kid.
Doesn't look too promising for me to get anywhere near Corryong or Jindabyne this week.
I have an unregistered bike on slicks in my shed instead of one with rego and tread.
It just didnt happen last week as I expected along with shitloads of other things so ...
Looks like I'm a non starter :cry:
Maybe Thredbo to Tom Groggin / return for a DRZBling and an Aprilia?
jamesb_bau
10-03-2009, 10:22 AM
Thank guys for the reply...
damn that we can't do a meet up muzz but next time hopefully..
Thanks for the tips too Neil. Not sure on the fuel range of the DRz atm as i've just put a jet kit in it so i would be guessing. I should be able to fill up in Thredbo and make it to Khancoban (its about 75k's).
That section you described does sound nice thou.
I see that its a considereble distance to Corryong from melbourne area too.
Hey Ozz, PM me a mobile number i'll give u a call.
Will the Ape do a 75 k stretch ?? (thredbo to Khancoban).
Rob
Muzzard
10-03-2009, 02:31 PM
Corryong is about 200 km from here.
See what the week brings its already bloody Tuesday :?
AS far as I am aware there is no fuel at Thredbo, Jindabine would be the nearest I think.
Cheers brian
MarkeeMark
10-03-2009, 09:04 PM
You will need to carry fuel from either end on the Ape for sure. Even if it's only 75kms you'll be giving it heaps and prolly only get 50kms outta a tank anyway!
There is definitely fuel in Thredbo. I know the girl that leases the garage.
jamesb_bau
11-03-2009, 04:04 PM
really, how well thou....???
jamesb_bau
14-03-2009, 02:04 AM
Ozz and i might be tasting sports bikes for breaky this sunday...
Jindabyne to khancoban and return...
(ok, well more like i'll be following the bikes and ozz will be passing them... ahh fun anyway you look at it..)
Thats if the weather is good....
fingers crossed..
Rob
MarkeeMark
14-03-2009, 08:35 AM
Ride safe Rob, awesome road.
Gonzo
14-03-2009, 10:45 AM
Watch out for bloody horses - nearly got taken out by a brumby in November!
jamesb_bau
14-03-2009, 04:48 PM
i've been thrown out of the brumby bar, does that count..
Thanks for the advise guys..Unfortunately Ozz is out but if the weather clears i'm hoping to be on with a R1 and a YZF1000....
Oh, its going to be fun...
Pray for sunshine......hale the sun god...
Rob
were you with the girl from the Thredbo garage?
horse shit on in the corners helps sliding!
plans for tomorrow have changed and I can now come on the Khancoban ride.
ill call in the morning or post here tonight if you can
jamesb_bau
15-03-2009, 08:19 PM
What a day.
Somewhat cool but clear skies all the same...
4 lined up in Jindabyne for a timely squirt through to Khancoban, and all 4 returned well intact and smiling.
270+k's including my trips up/ down to Jindy...
(APE 5.5, Yam R1, Yam YZF100, DRZ400etard)
casualties of the day:
Me, being passed by all of the above...but still smiling,I did have some fun with my mate on his YZF..
Several riders/pillions on assorted big bikes, with trailers,
Lady at National Parks gate as we zoomed by, lost her hat,
Several emu's near thredbo, wipped the feathers right off em,
Numerous cars including several with trailers,
We straightened out the twisty bits in the road (thredbo>Tom groggin)
All in all it was a awesome day. I'm still smiling and the lil DRz is happy
for a great run.
It was good to meet another site member and enjoy some curves.
Thanks again Anthony....
Rob
p.s..sorry but no pics cause we were having way to much fun
Wobbly
15-03-2009, 08:23 PM
Those emoos at threadbo seem to have quite the nerve
MarkeeMark
15-03-2009, 08:24 PM
Nice one Rob, always great to hear about a trouble free ride.
Muzzard
15-03-2009, 08:54 PM
Sweet ..
Worth taking the bike there after all ;)
Nice work mate :D
Nice. :D
That used to be my favourite road in OZ, would love to do on the tard one day. Just a bit far from here to have joined you tho. :lol:
Cheers brian
Yes it was a top day. Its always good waiting for 1000cc Yamahas.
Sorry about the camera Rob but I dont have a little one... camera that is.
The only bummer for me was that Rob forgot to bring his avitar girls for some harmless entertainment!
Hope to see you at Eastern Creek on the 30th.
jamesb_bau
17-03-2009, 11:21 AM
yeah was definately worth bring my bike and riding it to and from there..
shame we couldn't do a meet up muzz...
I'm still grinning from the ride and reckon i was riding that road in my sleep that night....
Forgot i could have used camera on my phone, but we all know what our bikes look like...
You still going to the creek Anthony ??
Talk about it being called off due to lack of numbers...
Sorted bike servicing ??call me by wednesday so can sort...
Im leaving early friday morning (5am) so might be able to get someone to drop me down town and ride your bike back up...
Will need some extra tie downs thou..
Rob
edit...google link from our ride
http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=jindabyne,+nsw+australia&daddr=khancoban,+nsw+australia&ie=UTF8&v=2.1&cv=4.1.7087.5048&hl=en&ll=-36.356057,148.154755&spn=0.543038,1.400757&z=10
the bit from thredbo village to tom groggin was awesome....
Gonzo
17-03-2009, 07:10 PM
Currently working in NSW alpine area...
You back in town?
I flew past a DRZ outside your place of employment this arvo. Didn't quite get time for a wave in :lol:
jamesb_bau
18-03-2009, 08:55 AM
Na Gonzo,
back around 28th...
hoping to get a ride sorted to wisemans, maybe through the gorge..
On a brighter note, might be doing the jindy to khancoban thing again this sunday...
Muzz, or anyone else, keen for a meet in Corryong ???
Nothing in pen yet... Loks like it will be only R1, YZF and DRz thou...
Rob
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