2014 Off Centre Run (OCR)

[beemeerr11]

Hi George,

Thought about the Far Cairn rally, but I'm going on a 2 day vinduro (Vintage Enduro) at Kookadinia near Holbrook taking the 73 XL350 and the 74 DT125 as backup, went to the one at Canowindra two weekends ago and had a ball, have a look http://forum.ozvmx.com/index.php?topic=35223.90

Cheers

Lou

[SCARFEY]

Lou the old Dommie is essentially under cooled using the frame full of oil as the oil cooler for what is largely an oil cooled engine.

It didn't break down on the dirt because we rode at about 80-90 KMH but when I got over 100 it overheated and blew the hall effect sensor in the engine.  I had a months worth of food, clothes, camping gear and a heap of tools etc on board so it was heavily loaded. Crossing the Tanami Desert means there is no fuel for 600 Km. (which we did in one day and couldn't believe we did ourselves)

Mostly I only filled one fuel can at a time until then because the bike has a 24 litre tank

I paid $6000 for the Ute it's a 2002 AU (3?) with an aluminium tray and the "Marlin" pack which means it has a six stacker and lower suspension and an XR6 engine, goes like stink and has only done 120,000 Km. It returned 7.8 litres/ 100 on the Nullabor. Goes on sale next week, cant afford three cars.

Anyway we had a Fekking ball there were no negatives all good stuff and part of the adventure.

See you at the Far Cairn Rally 19-21 September at Tottenham NSW???

[beemeerr11]

Hey George,
Just read your post, sounds like you had a nuts of a time, just need to clarify something, you took Sh!t loads of fuel, in my experiences Honda's only break down when they are out of fuel, (SORT OF) there are two many issues there for the NX650 in one trip What stopped her in the end BTW do you have a cheap ute for sale? On a more serious note, it's good to see that your both all good?

Cheers

Lou

[SCARFEY]

Its on again in two years time at Mungerannie north of Lake Eyre on the Birdsville track. See ya there.

[AussiXS11G]

Scarf my boy - that sounds awesome!!
 

[excess.11]

So...what s the moral of the story Scarfey?
In snow skiing....going off the track .....is called... "Off Piste"
Your little /big adventure.... off road.... could be termed..."Piste Off" 

[SCARFEY]

Well folks the plan almost came off. Rode to Parkes NSW and the old Honda broke down (Carby). Rode onto Cobar, almost. Bike broke down, ignition this time. Waited two days for parts then took off. Jus near Broken Hill ignition sensor shat itself, had a spare so I pulled the donk apart and fixed it. Took off to ride the bitumen to Alice Springs but when I got to Yunta SA I met a bloke riding around Australia so we hooked up and decided to go up the Oodnadatta track through Finke on the old Ghana railway trail to Alice. Fell off three times, broke down once. When we got to Alice my family had reported me missing to the cops so had to explain myself.
Left Alice and rode across the Tanamai. My mate started coughing up blood so we were referred to Kunnunurra by a local Doctor. Nothing much just a lung infection.
Headed for the Drysdale Station on the Gibb River road, fell off in the middle of the Pentecost River, Crocs didn't get me.
Spent a couple of days at Drysdale then headed off home. My mate left me and I continued on my own. 100 km south of Port Hedland the bike expired permanently. So I hitch hiked back to Hedland, bought a ute picked up the bike and continued on four wheels. Took four days to drive south with a severe case of diareah and had to admit myself to hospital to get some fluids pumped in. Stayed at my brothers for a week, went flying at Narrogin gliding club and set off to drive home. What a bloody great holiday

[Eveready1100]

George, you take care out there, mate!
We all want to see you in one piece for the next rally

[SCARFEY]

Naff all the place is closed....off in the morning...I'll be back on the Bike or the Bus or the flying doctor........

[excess.11]

Looking at the route on the map........ya gotta love a place called "Rabbit Flat Well" 
Wonder whats on the menu THAT night!

[SCARFEY]

Not a problem Lou there is 24  litres of fuel and an old fat bastard on the front to keep the wheel on the ground

[beemeerr11]

Hey George,
I'd say your front tyre will only be skimming the surface, and be the equivalent of a bike with power steering, otherwise it looks like you need a weigh bridge certificate and an upgraded licences, as that now looks like a heavy ridged . 650 with 350 performance and 750 fuel economy

Have fun, if you see Brad and Stuart McMillan there, tell them I said G'day?

Cheers

Lou

[excess.11]

Now thats more like it

[SCARFEY]

There ya go Geoff ...Trial Pack number two......At least I can reach the ground now
Geeze Jonesy working in the mines....you'll be able to afford a new Harley now.

[Jonesy :-)]

onya George I'd love to be doing that.
Last time I was in north WA was in 1984 on an XS11 no less and guarranteed it wasnt on the roads (rough as guts sandy corrugated bull dust tracks) you'll be on.  Ironically 30 years later I find myself 100Kms north of, Newman working for Andrew Forrest, so swing by and say hullo