Southern Cross - the tale of 3 newbies

**bear** · 1st June 2005, 08:54

Great reading, what a mission!

Congratulations on your success, and thanks for taking the time to write it up.

**Jantar** · 2nd June 2005, 18:44

Originally Posted by soundbeltfarm

awewsome write up mate.
you could put that in one of the bike rags

I am thinking of sending an edited version to BRM. You never know, they may even print it.

**mangell6** · 2nd June 2005, 19:12

Get in quick, he might snaffle it from the 'public forum' as there was no copywrong or right. Your write up was brilliant.

**Blackbird** · 2nd June 2005, 19:31

No problem whatsoever with anything that gets printed. It's what's in our heads and hearts that counts. I posted both ride reports in PDF and Word formats, plus all the digital images to you yesterday so you should have them tomorrow or Saturday.

All the guys at work loved your article Malcolm, especially the crack-up piece near Murchison

Geoff

**scumdog** · 2nd June 2005, 19:37

Great write-up guys, top stuff.
And thanks for the 'tootle' on the way past Jantar

**Jantar** · 8th May 2006, 10:54

One year ago this week we had a fantastic ride. Only one year left to prepare for the next one.

2007 Southern Cross Road Rally.
Cape Egmont Monday 23rd April Noon - 1pm
Cape Reinga Tuesday 24th April Noon - 1pm
East Cape Wednesday 25th April Noon - 1pm
Bluff Friday 27th April Noon - 1pm
Late comers can sign in between Noon and 1pm Sat 28th April

How about a bigger KB presence for the next one, and a good chance for the fight club to keep their kms to posts ratio above 30:1.

**DemonWolf** · 8th May 2006, 13:07

Great writeup.. I thoroughly enjoyed them. well done! =)

**James Deuce** · 8th May 2006, 13:52

Originally Posted by Jantar

How about a bigger KB presence for the next one....

You're on.

I'll start working on SWMBO this evening.

**Highlander** · 10th May 2006, 20:46

Leave booked.

**paturoa** · 10th May 2006, 21:41

so did u find out what the gun shot noise was??

**Jantar** · 10th May 2006, 21:55

Originally Posted by paturoa

so did u find out what the gun shot noise was??

I can't be sure. But while cleaning my bike a couple of months later I noticed that the pannier rack appeared to have some slight movement, yet there were no loose or missing bolts. On further investigation I discovered cracks in the rear subframe on each side just forward of the main weight bearing points for the pillion seat and the pannier rack. Two cracks, and two louds bangs could have been connected.

Welding repairs cost less than $100.

**Lee Rusty** · 10th May 2006, 22:10

for the 9th Southern Cross Road Rally now
if you want an entry form PM me or get one off the RNMC website
www.rustynuts.co.nz

We would be pleased to hear from any one interested.

**RiderInBlack** · 11th May 2006, 10:59

I hope ta make this SC ta make up for my failed Tiki Ride. Hope I've got the bling for this next year (can't afford the GC this year due ta a cash flow problem, bugger).

**elle-f** · 8th November 2006, 18:23

what an awesome read. thanks for that! kinda makes me wanna go!

**Jantar** · 8th November 2006, 18:28

Originally Posted by elle33f

what an awesome read. thanks for that! kinda makes me wanna go!

Well go for it elle. Now that you've upgraded to a 600 you'd do it with ease. There's a few other Kbers going on the 2007 ride, so you wouldn't be alone.

I'll start a new thread dedicated to the 2007 ride when I get back from my Aussie holiday next month.

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