Lake Sumner Ride Sat 7/10/06

**laRIKin** · 8th October 2006, 08:00

Good to hear that you guys had a good safe trip.

Just as well I did not not go as I would have had to head home as things went ugly here. All's good now

Now could you please pretty please down load the pic's while you are watching Bathurst.

See you soon
Rik

**Transalper** · 8th October 2006, 15:35

Was another good one. The only anoying bit was the persistant cold wind.
1-Meet at Amberley
2-Photo op.
3-Flocker picking up his bike
4-Plug and scenery
5-FQ
6-Morning tea at the batches by Lock Katrine

**Transalper** · 8th October 2006, 15:42

1-FQ with muffin? and hot drink
2-PLUG flying the F650
3-Flocker launching the KLR
4-FQ flying on his DR650
5-Lunch/afternoon tea, FQ with rasberry bun this time
6-View back toward the lakes while we were back up the road on our way out

**Transalper** · 8th October 2006, 15:52

From PLUGs camera..

1-That road sign with a look up the valley where we were headded
2-PLUG flying on the F650 with lake view behind
3-Transalper (hey, that's me) flying on the Djebel
4-Plug loves the wildlife.. but not like that i'm sure
5-Lake view from above the batches
6-Plugs bent brake leaver

**PLUG** · 8th October 2006, 18:16

Originally Posted by Transalper

Transalper (hey, that's me) flying on the Djebel ...

djebel ... it was a flyin dirtball all day ... J had it wound up ...

**laRIKin** · 8th October 2006, 20:08

It looks like you had a good day and had fun.

Wish I could of made it. Bugger

**Ruralman** · 8th October 2006, 20:09

Looked like a great trip guys - and definitely more fun on something a bit more "trailie". Good skills getting those airborn photos on the digital camera - mines got a bit of a delay you have to allow for when trying to get shots like that.
Would have loved to have been there.

**Ruralman** · 8th October 2006, 20:14

Originally Posted by oldrider

Still waiting for our Mitas tyres, still on the boat! I may have to go back to sea to help bring them in!
Wonder if that's the same ship Indiana Jones is on, he probably has got lost!
My back tyre is getting thinner and I am getting nervous and impatient waiting!
I like good rubber on my bike! I sure hope they are worth the wait!

Cheers John.

Shit - I thought they were to be here at the end of last week or early this week - mine's getting too low now as well and I don't reckon it would take much to puncture it so I will probably use the car for a few days. The weather looks a bit patchy this week anyway.

**far queue** · 8th October 2006, 21:35

OK, finally found some time to get this on here …

Had a great day poking around some old familiar territory. This area was my first introduction to the great outdoors - camping, tramping, shooting, etc. Spent lots of time in the batches there, but it’s been a while since I’ve been able to get back there, so it was great to check it out again yesterday. Some things have changed, most haven’t.

The gravel road was in great condition, most of the fords now have a concrete base and were empty this time round. The 4wd drive track was a ball, sorry if I kept taking off on you guys, but I was having too much fun – still at least it meant I got a few of the gates open for you. Not too many scenery photo’s from me either for the same reason.

Well done J, you did well, and thanks everyone it was a great day.

Went off to the party I’d planned to go to that night, and caught up with all the guys that used to come to the rallies with us – excellent, it was just like the old rallies, unfortunately the home owner wouldn’t let us start a bonfire. Spent today, at a mates house watching Bathurst.

Great weekend.

Photos …
1. Lake Taylor Rd and the country we’re heading into
2. Lake Katrine & Sumner in the background
3. Flocker
4. Plug
5. Transalper
6. J

**cooneyr** · 9th October 2006, 06:57

Looks like you guys had a awsome time. Great day for it too. Would have loved to have been there.

I want to know though - who are Plug and J praying to in the 5th photo of TA's second batch of photos? Was it the lunchtime pray to the mecca of bikes session. Maybe Plug was praying that nothing would get bent - bugger better luck next time aye Plug.

Originally Posted by Transalper

5-Lunch/afternoon tea, FQ with rasberry bun this time

**far queue** · 9th October 2006, 09:05

Originally Posted by cooneyr

I want to know though - who are Plug and J praying to in the 5th photo of TA's second batch of photos? Was it the lunchtime pray to the mecca of bikes session. Maybe Plug was praying that nothing would get bent - bugger better luck next time aye Plug.

Plug dropped his "hundreds and thousands", he was devastated, so J gave him a hand to find them

Good pic for a caption contest I guess ...

**PLUG** · 9th October 2006, 09:11

Originally Posted by cooneyr

I want to know though - who are Plug and J praying to in the 5th photo of TA's second batch of photos? Was it the lunchtime pray to the mecca of bikes session. Maybe Plug was praying that nothing would get bent - bugger better luck next time aye Plug.

... j & i are extreamest cloth heads in deep undercover ... we're planing our next mission ... it's a bugger TA got it on camera ... as we are going to have to kill'em now ... along with everyone else who's seen it ... look out cr ... i'd be scared if i were you ...

**JT.** · 9th October 2006, 10:48

Went through there friday afternoon with a couple of 2 smokes and a 4 wheeler, trailered in to the other side of the first pass on the gravel road. Had a great ride through to the gate at Loch Katrine and back out, about an hour each way. Didn't see this thread till just now

Originally Posted by cooneyr

Also I would agree with the comment re the DOC gate being indestructable. Impassable I'm not so sure. Last time I was there (while ago now) it was a simple top rail with brace to lower hinge job i.e. could "manouver" bike under it. I know nothing, nottttttthhhhhhing!

R

It was easy enough to get around on a bike, the fence in the photo by Transalper can be lied flat the but we decided against risking it for future rides and others. It's still a good blast through to there.

A workmate is camping there over show weekend, he mentioned they only give the lock combination out to 10 or so people a day and change it often. The farmer is a hard old bastard too so take it easy if you chance your luck.

**SDU** · 9th October 2006, 11:20

Awesome pics, you guys sure had fun by the look of it. The grins said it all.
Would have been great to have been there too but next time eh!
Did anyone go swimming this ride

**far queue** · 9th October 2006, 12:24

Originally Posted by JT.

Went through there friday afternoon with a couple of 2 smokes and a 4 wheeler, trailered in to the other side of the first pass on the gravel road. Had a great ride through to the gate at Loch Katrine and back out, about an hour each way. Didn't see this thread till just now

Yep, it's a great area for a play.

Originally Posted by SDU

Did anyone go swimming this ride

Not me, I stayed sunny side up the whole time this time. I'm only speaking for myself of course