Really would like a workable exhaust shield.
Thinking this might work
Thinking this might work
Riding Down Under - Tropical Cairns Australia
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Doesn't happen to often but you can never be sure where crocs are cruising ...
Taking a swim in the ocean can fraught…even near town
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Cardwell is 150 km south of here - where Cyclone Yazi cam ashore
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The storm was 90% size of the continental US. It remained a cyclone 1,000 km inland.
Certainly crocs are always a risk in the ocean north of the Daintree but Cardwell is 150 km south.
Thinking I'm packing the fishing rod today - have yet to catch a fish here but haven't tried hard either.
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Taking a swim in the ocean can fraught…even near town
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Cardwell is 150 km south of here - where Cyclone Yazi cam ashore
Cyclone Yasi: What happened
Take a look back at how one of the largest cyclones to hit Australia shattered lives and caused more than $800 million in damage.
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The storm was 90% size of the continental US. It remained a cyclone 1,000 km inland.
Certainly crocs are always a risk in the ocean north of the Daintree but Cardwell is 150 km south.
Thinking I'm packing the fishing rod today - have yet to catch a fish here but haven't tried hard either.
North Queensland River & Creek Fishing | Cairns & Great Barrier Reef
Fishing needn’t cost an arm and a leg. Grab a simple handline rig from a local tackle store, hire some gear or BYO & you’re ready to go.
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One of my fav destinations - :Lake Barrine Teahouse. Volcanic lake surrounded by rainforest.
100 year old scone recipe, local jam and local tea.
Did not know you could swim here but did not bring gear...lovely and peaceful ....finally has internet but only 1 bar and they like it that way.
100 year old scone recipe, local jam and local tea.
Did not know you could swim here but did not bring gear...lovely and peaceful ....finally has internet but only 1 bar and they like it that way.
22 and light showers now,,,, mid to high 20s mixed sun and cloud coming..now this kind of winter I'm enjoying
Got away late yesterday for 180 km loop to Lake Barrine but was relaxing ride and enjoying the autobiography of John D Rockefeller on Chirp.
www.chirpbooks.com
29 hours of very interesting listening.
Realized i need to be packing my lunch instead of buying out each ride. First time up the Gillies on the CB300 and no lack of power tho a few more shifts with the 6 speed ...one nice dump truck driver labouring up let me by in a smooth duck into a very short passing zone. Good ride and stayed dry.
Got away late yesterday for 180 km loop to Lake Barrine but was relaxing ride and enjoying the autobiography of John D Rockefeller on Chirp.
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Realized i need to be packing my lunch instead of buying out each ride. First time up the Gillies on the CB300 and no lack of power tho a few more shifts with the 6 speed ...one nice dump truck driver labouring up let me by in a smooth duck into a very short passing zone. Good ride and stayed dry.
Had a nice ride up to Port Douglas with very little traffic ..still learning the handling.
Lunch out at a picnic table and and relaxed for 1/2 hour in a small park then low traffic ride home.
Will try for a longer ride this week.
Took the KLR over for roadworthy since it now has a deposit on it. Felt very weird again.
Got the new tactical pants for riding ...lighter and shorter so better for the AlpineStars low boots. Was dragging the riding pants I use with the Gaerne high boots. Should be cooler all around tho they are stiff. The 511s took an amazing amount of abuse over the past few years. We'll see if these stand up.
Only mild disappointment is no pocket for knee armour which was advertised. my regular armor works fine under them but was hoping to put the smaller armor in for pool rides etc. They fit as advertised both length and waist ...some elastic in the waist is welcome and perhaps better belt loops.
CQR is available in Canada
You can't miss with the 5.11 - but a chunk more $
Lunch out at a picnic table and and relaxed for 1/2 hour in a small park then low traffic ride home.
Will try for a longer ride this week.
Took the KLR over for roadworthy since it now has a deposit on it. Felt very weird again.
Got the new tactical pants for riding ...lighter and shorter so better for the AlpineStars low boots. Was dragging the riding pants I use with the Gaerne high boots. Should be cooler all around tho they are stiff. The 511s took an amazing amount of abuse over the past few years. We'll see if these stand up.
Only mild disappointment is no pocket for knee armour which was advertised. my regular armor works fine under them but was hoping to put the smaller armor in for pool rides etc. They fit as advertised both length and waist ...some elastic in the waist is welcome and perhaps better belt loops.
CQR is available in Canada
You can't miss with the 5.11 - but a chunk more $
Buddy is out in the middle of nowhere watching the desert races near Alice Springs.
Before he left
today - they do have a support truck
here is a closer look at the region ....by bicycle
and yeah the flies are epic. We had to wear face nets anywhere around Uluru or outside Alice springs.
Before he left
today - they do have a support truck
here is a closer look at the region ....by bicycle
and yeah the flies are epic. We had to wear face nets anywhere around Uluru or outside Alice springs.
Okay caved into the top box. Was annoying yesterday trying to waterproof everything even tho was just misty rain.
Figured go big or go home
45L was $97 more than the 29L.
Can get the white panel for $55 more but not sure it's worth it.
ah **** I added it to the order.
Mac biz okay this week.
Now for sure I can go overnight to Cooktown and secure stuff when I'm swimming at the lagoon. Looks be damned.
The company gave me the 5% first order discount on it all.and I added a smaller 7L tank bag for $52 shipped. The 20-27 L I have works fine on long trips but tends to hit the horn in tight quarters so this with the top box will work better for local runs. Lots of room for camera gear to be ready. I've been happy with Oxford products.
Outer Fabric - Polyester Rip-Stop
- Inner Lining - Nylon
- Showerproof inner liner
- Reflective print
- Device & map holder
- External pocket
- 7L capacity
The price you see advertised is always the price you pay.
Ran across this as a good summary of the the bike.
Figured go big or go home
45L was $97 more than the 29L.
Can get the white panel for $55 more but not sure it's worth it.
ah **** I added it to the order.
Mac biz okay this week.- 45Litre Case with capacity for two helmets and small items.
- Case supplied complete with Bottom Mounting plate and hardward screws included.
- Capacity :45 Litres
- Fits 2 full face helmets
- Impact resistant
- Waterproof sealing system
- Measures: 55x28x40
Now for sure I can go overnight to Cooktown and secure stuff when I'm swimming at the lagoon. Looks be damned.
The company gave me the 5% first order discount on it all.and I added a smaller 7L tank bag for $52 shipped. The 20-27 L I have works fine on long trips but tends to hit the horn in tight quarters so this with the top box will work better for local runs. Lots of room for camera gear to be ready. I've been happy with Oxford products.
Outer Fabric - Polyester Rip-Stop
- Inner Lining - Nylon
- Showerproof inner liner
- Reflective print
- Device & map holder
- External pocket
- 7L capacity
The price you see advertised is always the price you pay.
Ran across this as a good summary of the the bike.
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Couple of good rides
Spent some time at the Cairns Lagoon.
lovely resource for the locals and usually mobbed with tourists ....but none of that yet.
felt chilly just at first but was very nice to splash around and swim a bit. One reason I caved on the top case so I could more conveniently take the 5 minute run down and have a secure spot for clothes and camera etc.
There is always something to photograph even if the tide is out.
With the top case I can have the camera gear, competer and wallet secure and use the tank bag for clothes and towel tho there does not appear to be any vandal or theft threat at all.
Spent some time at the Cairns Lagoon.
lovely resource for the locals and usually mobbed with tourists ....but none of that yet.
felt chilly just at first but was very nice to splash around and swim a bit. One reason I caved on the top case so I could more conveniently take the 5 minute run down and have a secure spot for clothes and camera etc.
There is always something to photograph even if the tide is out.
With the top case I can have the camera gear, competer and wallet secure and use the tank bag for clothes and towel tho there does not appear to be any vandal or theft threat at all.
After a soggy misty longish run on Monday up to Juliatten only to find one of my fav lunch spots closed and for sale ( doesn't matter a lot as the under cover tables are still there....have to figure out how to keep glasses and visor from fogging. Had lunch waiting out the light rain.
Had a beauty run yesterday up the coast tho to compensate - ate lunch at Mossman in a shady pulloff
and very sweet ride home as no headwind. Three hours ...much fun and relaxing. 160 km there and back. Skipped the jury rigged computer bag and my back was happier.
no wind, very little traffic
The Pacific was living up to its name ...almost a painting.
got the KLR headlight today so might put that on if it gets a bit cooler. Temps were higher overnight and 28 and muggy now. Maybe another pool run.
Had a beauty run yesterday up the coast tho to compensate - ate lunch at Mossman in a shady pulloff
and very sweet ride home as no headwind. Three hours ...much fun and relaxing. 160 km there and back. Skipped the jury rigged computer bag and my back was happier.
no wind, very little traffic
The Pacific was living up to its name ...almost a painting.
got the KLR headlight today so might put that on if it gets a bit cooler. Temps were higher overnight and 28 and muggy now. Maybe another pool run.
Attachments
Always something .. tried to crack the bolts holding on the buddy seat bars on the CB300 and while I got one loose - no go on the other three. Just don't have a socket set with enough leverage. Not the easiest location to get a wrench into.
Screw up on the fitting - the one they showed on the site which I quite like turned out to be for the CB500
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They gave me 5% off for the mistake. That's the fitting I tried to mount today. Really strong well made fitting tho.
Opted for the white and they did not have the SH45 in stock so downsized to the SH39 which has a better locking system.
I did find out that the mount can also handle Givi top cases as well. I think the white will help the look - breaking up the black blob. Kept the smaller 7 liter tank bag on the order as well for local trips
tried to crack the bolts holding on the buddy seat bars on the CB300 and while I got one loose - no go on the other three. Just don't have a socket set with enough leverage. Not the easiest location to get a wrench into.Screw up on the fitting - the one they showed on the site which I quite like turned out to be for the CB500
.They gave me 5% off for the mistake. That's the fitting I tried to mount today. Really strong well made fitting tho.
Opted for the white and they did not have the SH45 in stock so downsized to the SH39 which has a better locking system.
I did find out that the mount can also handle Givi top cases as well. I think the white will help the look - breaking up the black blob. Kept the smaller 7 liter tank bag on the order as well for local trips
Very quick ride to my fav teahouse near Mila Mila. 150 km straight run with some nice curves up the Palmerston ...the most southern and least challenging of the range roads. Built so the trucks could make the run to the Tablelands.
Tempted to swim but ...content with a freshly made rump steak pie for brunch.
Will go over the old Palmerston Highway ....like that route.
24 and mix of cloud and sun...mild breeze just enough to keep me cool.
Longest day yet ...320 km and a lot of saddletime due to low speed on the Old Palmerston.
Bike did not like the uneven pavement on the Old Palmerston. Somethings I miss the KLR but then was not particularly tired or sore after 7 hours ( 6 riding 1 vegging).
Settled on the topcase and rack and 7L tank bag. Should arrive mid next week.
Tempted to swim but ...content with a freshly made rump steak pie for brunch.
Will go over the old Palmerston Highway ....like that route.
24 and mix of cloud and sun...mild breeze just enough to keep me cool.
Longest day yet ...320 km and a lot of saddletime due to low speed on the Old Palmerston.
Bike did not like the uneven pavement on the Old Palmerston. Somethings I miss the KLR but then was not particularly tired or sore after 7 hours ( 6 riding 1 vegging).
Settled on the topcase and rack and 7L tank bag. Should arrive mid next week.
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after the long ride the other day the 100 klicks to Daintree was an easy ride. Some benefits to getting old...$10 fish and chips at Daintree Village
must be looking my age...she didn't even ask for the seniors card
Gorgeous day ...25 - light winds, sun and cloud and some paragliders on the go at the Rex point.
I was jealous
must be looking my age...she didn't even ask for the seniors card
Gorgeous day ...25 - light winds, sun and cloud and some paragliders on the go at the Rex point.I was jealous
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YES!!! - got the safety on the KLR with less issue than I thought - buyer picking up tomorrow.
Bought it for $3500 in 2011.
Got $1900 net for it 10 years later.
Good bike
Pretty impressed with the Queensland transfer system. As seller I put in my details and the buyer details and the price.
Get a doc back by email as does he. The safety ( Roadworthy certificate ) was already registered on the bike by the dealer.
Get cash from him - he gets bike ...done....no need to visit anywhere.
No tax as far as I can see either.
Done and done...old mule ambles off north with an new owner - all done online.
Bought it for $3500 in 2011.
Got $1900 net for it 10 years later.
Good bike
Pretty impressed with the Queensland transfer system. As seller I put in my details and the buyer details and the price.
Get a doc back by email as does he. The safety ( Roadworthy certificate ) was already registered on the bike by the dealer.
Get cash from him - he gets bike ...done....no need to visit anywhere.
No tax as far as I can see either.
Done and done...old mule ambles off north with an new owner - all done online.
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ah - day off and a very nice riding conditions reported. The top case addition is just super ...wish the small tank bag would arrive. Redid the bar position as well which helps a bit. I do miss the wider bars on the KLR but too much headache to change them on the CB
Maybe Tully Gorge Lookout - How to Get Here & What to Expect
Have to decide as despite the close distance ...it is impossible to connect across the gorge and it's longer going via the Tablelands. Likely go the ocean route.
Maybe Tully Gorge Lookout - How to Get Here & What to Expect
Have to decide as despite the close distance ...it is impossible to connect across the gorge and it's longer going via the Tablelands. Likely go the ocean route.
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Rainy days ...got the small tank bag in finally ...it's "okay" 7L ..a tad bigger might have been better but this holds the camera and lens and power cell plus gate opener and a few other small things and very easy to handle. No big flaps as magnets are on the center line so looks better.
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2026 Gear Review: Oxford F1 Mini Tank Bag
Oxford F1 Mini Tank Bag Review: Decent budget tank bag with generous capacity and device holder. Magnetic attachment for easy use.
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Highest town in queensland - Ravenshoe - been a while since I've been. Classic little Tablelands town. Busy on a Friday noon. Toasted eggplant sandwich on local bread.
We've been switching to a no meat diet and finding some good alternatives. I often will break that riding but this is a fine alternative. I had three or four places to choose from and asked a local which ....for coffee she said this one and she was correct. Very good latte.
Was too light on breakfast but had late night beans and fake boerwurst from South Africa which fries up excellent while savouring Roger Federer in the twilight of his career but still a fearsome opponent. He's through to round 3 of Wimbleton which of course is wee hours watching here.
I'd dearly love to see Roger win another to add to his 8 wins.
We've been switching to a no meat diet and finding some good alternatives. I often will break that riding but this is a fine alternative. I had three or four places to choose from and asked a local which ....for coffee she said this one and she was correct. Very good latte.
Was too light on breakfast but had late night beans and fake boerwurst from South Africa which fries up excellent while savouring Roger Federer in the twilight of his career but still a fearsome opponent. He's through to round 3 of Wimbleton which of course is wee hours watching here.
I'd dearly love to see Roger win another to add to his 8 wins.
