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« Reply #15 on: October 07, 2009, 06,26:17 PM » |
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hey brad can you put me + 2 others down for this ride
cheers
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« Reply #16 on: October 07, 2009, 07,02:11 PM » |
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OK
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« Reply #17 on: October 07, 2009, 07,12:21 PM » |
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Hi Brad, Can i put my name down again - sunday the 4th was awesome!! already counting down the days!!  |
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« Reply #18 on: October 07, 2009, 07,21:38 PM » |
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OK Dustin how are your river crossing skills?
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« Reply #19 on: October 07, 2009, 09,35:40 PM » |
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Hi Brad Put me down ....looking forward to it again !  |
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« Reply #20 on: October 07, 2009, 09,46:39 PM » |
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OK Dustin how are your river crossing skills?
ummm, i guess we'll find out!! that'll be my (main)challenge for the day - any tips?!?!?!? |
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« Reply #21 on: October 08, 2009, 06,10:42 AM » |
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Dustin,
When crossing the river I stop short and take a good look first rather than charge through or prefer to watch others to see how they travel. Otherwise I look at the depth, current and objects in the river above and under the water, picking an entry and exit line and look for rapids (shallow water), follow selected line in first gear with some speed, enough for good balance and to create a bow wave, but not to much so the water is all over me especially the hands. How to ride through is up to you most people are about trying to keep the water out of their boots so they ride standing up (recommended), feet up or even mono through if its not too deep (won't be an option with the Latrobe river). If you fall try to save the bike from going under and if it does cut the engine immediately and push it out then de-water it on the other side. Make sure you carry a few spare plugs for the 2T. Its important to pick a line through and stick to it as much as possible being committed.
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« Reply #22 on: October 08, 2009, 06,53:40 AM » |
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Gee some of you folks are keen for the next ride which is just under a month away and is now ONE THIRD full having 10 requested riders so far.
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« Reply #23 on: October 08, 2009, 08,16:15 AM » |
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If you have not already put me down for this one in the arvo as well as the morning please put me down for it Brad. Regards from Will.
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« Reply #24 on: October 08, 2009, 09,02:17 AM » |
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Ok number Eleven
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« Reply #25 on: October 08, 2009, 09,31:38 AM » |
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Dustin,
When crossing the river I stop short and take a good look first rather than charge through or prefer to watch others to see how they travel. Otherwise I look at the depth, current and objects in the river above and under the water, picking an entry and exit line and look for rapids (shallow water), follow selected line in first gear with some speed, enough for good balance and to create a bow wave, but not to much so the water is all over me especially the hands. How to ride through is up to you most people are about trying to keep the water out of their boots so they ride standing up (recommended), feet up or even mono through if its not too deep (won't be an option with the Latrobe river). If you fall try to save the bike from going under and if it does cut the engine immediately and push it out then de-water it on the other side. Make sure you carry a few spare plugs for the 2T. Its important to pick a line through and stick to it as much as possible being committed.
Thanks for the advice Brad! - the nerves are building already - but i guess trying new stuff/learning new skills is what its all about!! Dustin |
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« Reply #26 on: October 10, 2009, 09,46:14 PM » |
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hey brad, loved your last neerim south ride. Put me and one more down on this ride to.. thanks.
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Brad
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« Reply #27 on: October 11, 2009, 06,40:45 AM » |
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Ok Brendan put you on the list see you there.
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« Reply #28 on: October 11, 2009, 08,16:14 PM » |
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Brad, love to do this ride again. Willing to give support if needed.
Rossi.
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« Reply #29 on: October 13, 2009, 04,15:43 PM » |
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me and the old xr will be there too ta seano
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