The Gobi top box arrived on Friday. It didn't take long to install it on the bike. At first glance it looked huge, but it's actually quite neat and tidy once installed on the bike. And joy oh joy, the laptop just fits.
The instructions state that you should take your top box for a ride to ensure it is securely locked onto the bike. Not needing to be asked twice and with Saturday being such a beautiful day, I decided to ride to Mungo Brush, take the punt across the lake and ride the Wotton bends.
I set off, crossed over on the punt and then a very bumpy 5 or 6 klms on gravel until I reached the bitumen going into Buladelah. The bends at Wotton were a total blast, although there were a few green bits.
I'm happy with the Gobi, I checked the fittings after the ride and they were secure.
After talking to Russell, I've decided to get a Spot tracker, works as an Eperp as well and much lighter than the standard Eperp. I particularly like the fact it will send an Ok SMS to family when you don't have phone coverage.
Northern Territory
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Servicing Quiver in the NT
Bad news! BMW dealer in Darwin no longer services motorcycles. Does anyone else? Well no, as they don't have the diagnostic equipment. Spoke to the lovely Clint at Brisans in Newcastle and he has sent me a job sheet with all of the required service tasks and a list of consumables. Found a motorcycle shop that can do the service (other than diagnostic) and I'll mail the parts ahead to them. Will also arrange to have a new set of tyres waiting for me.
The beginning
Its Thursday and its raining. I've nearly finished the planning for my trip to Darwin. I plan on leaving after my exams in June, I don't have exam dates yet so therefore no leaving date.
Most of my gear has been purchased, just waiting on a couple of things to arrive, hopefully tomorrow. After much research on lockable waterproof top boxes, I finally decided on the Hepco and Becker Gobi box. Big enough to carry the important stuff like laptop and camera, also has tie down points for gear.
Picked up a tent yesterday, was going crazy trying to decide on a tent. Found a basic lightweight (2.5kg) 3 man tent that didn't cost too much and I can throw it away if I really hate camping. I couldn't stomach some of the single person tents, they are like nylon coffins. This one has plenty of room for my gear and me. Current plan is to camp through most of northern QLD and NT, however as I am a Saggitarian and female - those plans can change in the blink of an eye.
My brother and I are meeting up with an old friend in a couple of weeks for an overnight ride, I plan on loading the bike up with all my gear for that weekend to see how it handles. Wait for the update in mid May.
Most of my gear has been purchased, just waiting on a couple of things to arrive, hopefully tomorrow. After much research on lockable waterproof top boxes, I finally decided on the Hepco and Becker Gobi box. Big enough to carry the important stuff like laptop and camera, also has tie down points for gear.
Picked up a tent yesterday, was going crazy trying to decide on a tent. Found a basic lightweight (2.5kg) 3 man tent that didn't cost too much and I can throw it away if I really hate camping. I couldn't stomach some of the single person tents, they are like nylon coffins. This one has plenty of room for my gear and me. Current plan is to camp through most of northern QLD and NT, however as I am a Saggitarian and female - those plans can change in the blink of an eye.
It took 15 minutes to erect the tent the first time and less than 10 to knock it down and pack it away. I'm happy with that.
My brother and I are meeting up with an old friend in a couple of weeks for an overnight ride, I plan on loading the bike up with all my gear for that weekend to see how it handles. Wait for the update in mid May.
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