Db1k 2012

[andy mac]

The other thing to remember is that if you get horribly lost you can back track to the last known position/reset to get your distances under control again without having to go back too far. Not hear of anybody having to do that yet though.

Cheers R

In 2011 we dodged crossing the Fairlie river (oooh wet feet) and managed to get temporarily misplaced just 5.8km from the start which wasn't a very encouraging start to the day. I see the route instructions are identical for 2012, so is the farm track at 5.8km identified as Jefcoates Rd on Google Earth?

[Transalper]

In 2011 we dodged crossing the Fairlie river (oooh wet feet) and managed to get temporarily misplaced just 5.8km from the start which wasn't a very encouraging start to the day. I see the route instructions are identical for 2012, so is the farm track at 5.8km identified as Jefcoates Rd on Google Earth?

The Gate to go through is 200m back from Jefcoates Rd.... at S44 06.687 E170 52.933.
By the time you turn left on to Jefcoates Rd you have already turned through the gate and started the climb. Can see the track in Satellite view.
On my maps the spot the gate is at just looks like a corner not an intersection. In real life it looks like an in intersection where temptation is to blast straight past the turn which just takes you to the farm house.

I think Ryans planning to spray and arrow with Dazzel paint or something at that one turn the night before.

[NordieBoy]

Another useful thing when putting roll charts in holders is to photocopy the roll chart smaller. I have a very small Enduro Engineering one, and by reducing it to say 88%, also makes it only 88% as long. That way I fit each day of the DB in the very small holder quite easily.

Also works if Mr CooneyR puts up the RBF file and you can print it at any size you want.

[cold comfort]

Actually I'd be quite happy to sell it. Cost $39.99 + P&P. Its larger than i envisioned Trying to mount it on the KTM's like fitting a 42" plasma screen! Can't see anything else on the dash. Needs a cross bar on the handle bars too. Gave it a whirl with the dry glide and electric drill- moves more freely now.

Just needed a bigger bike- sold to the man with the oil tanker

[_Shrek_]

Just needed a bigger bike- sold to the man with the oil tanker

well you might just need the oil tanker, with that piddly little tank on the road marker cone

ps:$ sent

[cooneyr]

In 2011 we dodged crossing the Fairlie river (oooh wet feet) and managed to get temporarily misplaced just 5.8km from the start which wasn't a very encouraging start to the day. I see the route instructions are identical for 2012, so is the farm track at 5.8km identified as Jefcoates Rd on Google Earth?

What Transalper said. If you get to the farm house you have gone about 150m too far. I am going to mark this entrance with Dazzle this year, especially if the river is up again. If the river is up I'll probably Dazzle SH79/Tondros intersection as well. I'll talk about this at briefing if I do.

Also works if Mr CooneyR puts up the RBF file and you can print it at any size you want.

Or just use your printers re-sizing options. Most printer drivers I've seen allow for resizing of pages.

Cheers R

[cold comfort]

well you might just need the oil tanker, with that piddly little tank on the road marker cone

ps:$ sent

Haha, good one, thats me,right cone-head. And thanks for the other.

[Woodman]

Me and Umopom went through the fairlie river last year and still managed to get lost

One thing with the roll charts and the distances, if you have a digital speedo like a vapor and I think the KTM units, you can incrementally adjust your trip meter forward or back to match the distances if there is a mismatch at a waypoint. Did that make sense?

[cooneyr]

Me and Umopom went through the fairlie river last year and still managed to get lost

One thing with the roll charts and the distances, if you have a digital speedo like a vapor and I think the KTM units, you can incrementally adjust your trip meter forward or back to match the distances if there is a mismatch at a waypoint. Did that make sense?

KTM one's definitely can be adjusted. I use this function when doing the pre rides to make life simpler. KTM sells plug in switches for $150ish, but you can make up a switch set for about $10 using some dick smith switches, bit of flat steel (mount using mirror mount), cable and plugs. The KTM 9X0's are easy enough in that with tiny spade connectors you can just jam them into the plug on the bike. Have to have remote switches on the 9X0's to adjust trip meter 2. EXC's have a different plug on the bike but I though bugger it and cut it off to replace with standard 4 wire plug from dick smith. Don't actually need the switches on the EXC cause the ones on the speedo unit also do the trick but easier with remote switches.

If anybody wants details or photos let me know. Means you can easily adjust trip meter 2, change modes (clock, speed, trip 1 for fuel, stopwatch etc) reset Trip 2 (only on the EXC from remote switches) on the fly. Very handy.

If only I actually had to use the roll chart rather than just relying on memory. Looking forward to the 2012 CCA

Cheers R

[Woodman]

Bloody near impossible adjusting the vapor on the fly, well not safely anyway.

Tthe old standard klr trip meter with a dial on the side was way more user friendly, e.g. didn't have to stop to wind it back to zero,

[GPS MAN]

My plan is to run GPS & the Route Chart....I am sure I'll still get lost

Looking forward to a Great Ride

[Taz]

Is there a gps route??

[cooneyr]

Is there a gps route??

Yer its comming Finished it today and set it off to my QA man/scretary for review. Hope to have posted in next couple of days.

Cheers R

[cold comfort]

My plan is to run GPS & the Route Chart....I am sure I'll still get lost
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Like me It pays to actually follow the directions instead of trying to make up time by following the guy in front. He may also be lost

[Monstaman]

(EDIT) BED TAKEN CHAPS ..

We have a spare single bed in a two bed room for Friday and Sunday nights at the motorcamp, if you are wanting accom give the dude a ring and ask if it is still a available, first in first served.

We are booked under Andi Delis (Monstaman) / Keith Turner (Shrek) so mention that to him and he knows all about it, also if you do get it pm me here so I can advise that it is taken.

Lookin forward to it chaps!!