Db1k 2012

**Taz** · 2nd January 2012, 07:45

Bummer Andi.

I'm just at the physio end of a broken finger and that has kept me off work for 10 weeks so far.

**Cary** · 2nd January 2012, 08:36

Originally Posted by Taz

I'm just at the physio end of a broken finger and that has kept me off work for 10 weeks so far.

But, only off the bike for 6.......

**Monstaman** · 2nd January 2012, 09:20

[QUOTE=mattsdakar;1130226089]

Originally Posted by Monstaman

Bugger!
Sorry to hear that Andi, hope that doesn't effect your plans for Alaska South???

Heya Matt and all

Yeah bit gutted to say the least but that is how it is.

Our plans for Alaska South are on track but the next two weeks was earmarked to complete our luggage system so will now need outside help to finish fabbing and welding, should have a coupla weeks up my leave post op to get sorted but nothing will change the start date other than death!!!

In chch now, feelin sorry for myself and gettin our arses rocked off by mum nature ..... need to HTFU

**_Shrek_** · 2nd January 2012, 10:19

Originally Posted by Monstaman

Lads ... I was cleva enough to break my right hand on new years eve, no great story or pub scrap to go with it.

Anyway up shot is my motorcycling season has been bought to an early finish as i will be having surgery and it will be pinned back together, so no DB for sure maybe do Fukengruven in the truck .... yeah i know

but either that or miss it ...

Ok one handed typing this has taken 10 minutes, may have spare accom depending on Nordie if he has lodgings or not, let ya know afta.

sad arse

how long are you in CHCH for I'll be up Wednesday night, I got an apointment Thursday at the hospital

**Taz** · 2nd January 2012, 10:40

Originally Posted by Cary

But, only off the bike for 6.......

Less than that as the boys bikes don't have clutches

**Waihou Thumper** · 2nd January 2012, 16:01

Roll chart done, all good except...

I thought it a good idea to line four or five of the pages up, use the ruler and the nice sharp razor blade, as you do....

Only to find out that the cells are differing lengths...
So, got it sorted, used the scissors and did it one by frikken one.....

The GPS is gonna be the go, but nice to have a Plan B....Like last time, put it in the bag at the Gladstone and then took it out when I got home to the Waikato....The GPS track was bloody excellent!

**Cary** · 2nd January 2012, 16:20

Originally Posted by Waihou Thumper

The GPS is gonna be the go, but nice to have a Plan B....Like last time, put it in the bag at the Gladstone and then took it out when I got home to the Waikato....The GPS track was bloody excellent!

Good to hear the gps route is good as i'm yet to be able to follow a roll chart correctly! Hoping to impress myself by following the gps track but.......

My plan b is riding a 640A huh Taz

(actually thats my plan A to

)

**Waihou Thumper** · 2nd January 2012, 16:25

Originally Posted by Cary

Good to hear the gps route is good as i'm yet to be able to follow a roll chart correctly! Hoping to impress myself by following the gps track but.......

My plan b is riding a 640A huh Taz

(actually thats my plan A to

)

slut!

As I said, it went in the bag at Gladstone 0630 mainly because I couldn't be fagged cable tying to the bars, one more thing to fall off....
AND, it worked a treat...Trust the waypoints and keep a good eye on the terrain......AND follow the other 110 buggers if you really are in the shit!

it isn't Dakar, smell the roses...

**Padmei** · 2nd January 2012, 16:35

The thing the gps won't tell you is which gate to open & close.

**Waihou Thumper** · 2nd January 2012, 16:39

Originally Posted by Padmei

The thing the gps won't tell you is which gate to open & close.

Fuk, that's easy....It's the bugger that is holding the thing mate!
Just make sure you aren't the first? Ain't that the rules of life?

**Transalper** · 2nd January 2012, 17:01

Originally Posted by Padmei

The thing the gps won't tell you is which gate to open & close.

Actually sometimes it does but you need to have it displaying the waypoint names and read them before it thinks you are ready for the next waypoint.

**_Shrek_** · 2nd January 2012, 19:24

Originally Posted by Padmei

Is there anyway of copying & pasting the sections of route sheet so there are 3 columns on the one page to make printing them out easier.

Padders!!! then I'd have to get a bigger screen & I think this 42" plasma is about as big as I can go

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**Padmei** · 2nd January 2012, 19:43

Originally Posted by Transalper

Actually sometimes it does but you need to have it displaying the waypoint names and read them before it thinks you are ready for the next waypoint.

Last year I rode GPS only & like others was stumped by the 1st gate (I think the one where Ryan is gonna dazzle). Also after having to go back to Alex to refuel I tried to catch up at Carricktown(?). I rode around for a while & although I could see where on my GPS where i should be I couldn't locate the entry. Luckily Jezza & the KTM boys showed up with a route chart.
This year I'm gonna have the route chart in a map bag to use as a backup if I get in the same situation hence the desire to have all the strips on one page.

Originally Posted by _Shrek_

Padders!!! then I'd have to get a bigger screen & I think this 42" plasma is about as big as I can go

Does your GS lazy boy have the special pocket for the remote control & stubbie chiller?

**cooneyr** · 2nd January 2012, 20:30

Hey Fellas I'm keen to get feedback on the GPS and roll chart. I've only had to follow a Roll Chart once and I've never had to rely on a GPS route file. You could say I'm more of a noob at using these than most of you fellas. Problem is that I've got the route permanently etched in my brain and there are bugger all other rides for me to "try out". So if you can be bothered and there are any issues please take note some how and email me after the event with feedback.

Cheers R