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**Homer** · (This post was last modified: 10-01-2015, 03:54am by Homer.)

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**Dan85** · 14-09-2014, 09:22pm

ill be taking my other suzuki 1300 over around that time depending on when i get another job. having said that your gen2 might not keep up with my jimny and camper trailer lol

**Rev004** · 14-09-2014, 10:56pm

Sorry Homer the Next trip I take in that direction will be in the Big Bird and Probably Heading to the Cold Coast Next Year for the V8's..

**Homer** · (This post was last modified: 10-01-2015, 02:44am by Homer.)

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**Batfink** · (This post was last modified: 15-09-2014, 10:26am by Batfink.)

When did you get your busa turbo'ed, supercharged AND nitro'ed?? LOL

**Dale** · 15-09-2014, 07:18pm

(15-09-2014, 10:10am)Homer Wrote:
(14-09-2014, 09:22pm)Dan85 Wrote: ill be taking my other suzuki 1300 over around that time depending on when i get another job. having said that your gen2 might not keep up with my jimny and camper trailer lol

Wow, byo sleeping quarters........I was planning to leave real early and get there before dark so I didn't have to pay for somewhere to sleep.

Bloody hell Homer, you're a keen man. Not sure where in W.A you are, but according to google maps, Perth to Tathra is 42 hours.
I reckon it might just get dark at some point in this 42 hour period Lol3

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Hope to see you anyway .. Pi_thumbsup

**Batfink** · 15-09-2014, 07:23pm

Perth to Tathra is about 4000 klm which you can do in 20 hours if you can maintain an average speed of 200kph lol

**Homer** · (This post was last modified: 10-01-2015, 03:22am by Homer.)

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**Batfink** · (This post was last modified: 18-09-2014, 08:20am by Batfink.)

If you remove the "experience" of riding over and just want to be at Tathra then here are some facts I have considered for the crossing........

Perth - Melbourne 3400klm
Bike Expenses
>fuel consumption
>>average 340klm/tank
>>20lt/tank @ $1.70/Lt average
> $340 in fuel

>tyres
>>1/2 life of a new set based on high km of straight riding
>>set of tyres $600 fitted
>$300

>services
>>full service done @ mechanic
>>average service cost $250
>$250

>unknown
>>running repairs, breaks & general unforeseen costs
>$100

Rider Expences
Based on a 3 night crossing with 4 full days of riding @ average of 850 klm/day
>Meals & drinks
>>3 x pub dinners @ $30/meal
>>6 x riding meals (MacDonalds/Servo type stops) @ $15/meal
>>12 x 1lt water bottles while riding @ $3 each
>$216

>Accommodation
>>3 x nights @ $75/night
>$225

>unknown
>>any unforeseen personal incident
>$100

>HOLY f*** MOMENTS
>$300

TOTAL

$1,831

I know some of these costs may be high due but when budgeting I always go tot he high side of expenses and low side of income

Transporting bike
>transport company 1 way
>$800

>Airfare 1 way
>$300

TOTAL

$1,100

and the only other consideration is.....

4 days spent on the bike compared to 6 hours in a plane.

BUT if you are wanting the experience (as I will do one day) then nothing can compare Trophy

**storm** · 18-09-2014, 01:40pm

It's great riding west to east. Might be in WA around that time. Maybe lets see how it goes

**Homer** · (This post was last modified: 10-01-2015, 03:23am by Homer.)

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**Batfink** · 18-09-2014, 03:18pm

yeah, it is def on my bucket list Homer lol

right now I just can't do the 12 day annual leave for it (and thats with being in saddle for 16 days straight with no extra time off )

need more leave for my Feb ride plus investigating places to move too in early '16

**Homer** · (This post was last modified: 10-01-2015, 03:23am by Homer.)

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**Batfink** · 18-09-2014, 08:36pm

Then you don't want me to invite you to the Ultimate Batty North Island Loop in 2020?

**Dale** · 19-09-2014, 06:20pm

That's enough "North Island" from you buddy ..

Mainland .. thankyou Boobies4

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