six short days to go
Sunday, July 19, 2009 at 10:27PM With just under a week to go we were due to have a shakedown ride to sort things out. However the big fella had to work, which irked him no end, and the whole thing got put off. But, never one to miss an opportunity, fi suggested I could load the bike anyway and we could shoot through to the coast as a family. So that’s what we did. I got to test out my fully laden bike and the family got a weekend at the beach. Everyone’s a winner really — except for wal who had to work.
early morning on tarthra beach
Other than not being able to test the gps through the comms unit (I’m short a cable) the ride was very beneficial and I found out some important things. When fully loaded and ridden on winding mountain roads the bike still has remarkably good manners. When fully loaded and riding through a stiff crosswind, it is akin to trying to ride with a sail up. And last but by no means least, a fully loaded 1200 is very, very heavy and getting it onto the centre stand is quite a feat and not without its risks.
I also discovered that in the small town of candelo, at the general store and café, you can get one of the best burgers I’ve ever had and some very excellent coffee. It’s a brilliant place to ride and well worth the effort.
candelo general store and café
Reader Comments (3)
Two Bob on two Beemas to Bamaga!
Good luck boys, have a great time!
Happy trails!
Bon voyage guys. Will be watching the blog regularly to read about your adventures. See you in beautiful sunny Townsville next Wednesday. Andrew's sister Liz/Leah/Elizabeth/whatever.