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Full Member 68 posts Pappa Smurf Full Member 68 posts
Pappa Smurf
Hi
I was wondering if many other riders do a bit of long distance touring.  If so, how about a topic or category so we could arrange get togethers/ chats/ shared rides when doing extended trips?
I often do lone rides of a week to over three weeks and well, a bit of a chat and time with other riders would be very welcome at times.
Any thoughts on the matter?
Pappa (aka Clark)
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V-Twin Founding Member 7,820 posts
V-Twin
Once you know your starting location, destination, date(s) of meet-up or a tour, post it here:  https://www.indianmotorcycleforum.com.au/?forum=526085
Melbourne, Victoria
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Dr.Shifty Senior Member 1,623 posts
Dr.Shifty
I do some long rides but mostly in company with others. I put 30,000 kms on my Springfield in it's first year, now up to 50,000 in less than two years. Sometimes I'm up your way, rode to Cooktown and back with a mate last year.
Cheers, Kim.

From Woodrising (no, nobody else has heard of it either)
Rides a Springfield Dark Horse
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Pappa Smurf Full Member 68 posts
Pappa Smurf
Hi again

We should have a chat about this. I love Cooktown and some really great coastal villages along the way. I wouldn't mind doing a ride up that way next Autumn/winter. Though thinking of something a bit longer if I can get away with it - Brisbane to Innisfail/Atherton on Coast road (or out to Roma then on to Charters towers) then on The Savanna Way to Normanton, Mt Isa, Tennant Creek and then either Darwin (preferred) or Adelaide via Alice Springs and Uluru (depending on road and weather conditions might even swing over to lake Eyre).
Yeah, I also like long road trips.
Cheers
[cid:image001.png@01D41524.DB4F72D0]Grumpy Papa (Smurf)
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. by Margaret Mead.
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Pappa Smurf Full Member 68 posts
Pappa Smurf
Hello V Twin

Thanks for that.

[cid:image001.png@01D41524.DB4F72D0]Grumpy Papa (Smurf)
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. by Margaret Mead.
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Doely Full Member 222 posts
Doely

Would love something like that Papa . Unfortunately work is a problem 😔. Though would be interested in weekend rides over a couple of nights .   Was a great trip to Glenn Innis a few months back with Brizzy crew . 
   Indian Owners SEQ N.Rivers site . A lot of riders north side to connect with . 
   Also the Vic riders cams up last year for a week to Byron and we spent the weekend with them . Now that was awesome . Dr  Shifty was there . 

 

  
Cheers Ray
Gympie QLD😎
Ride Free Ride Safe
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Pappa Smurf Full Member 68 posts
Pappa Smurf
 Hi Ray
Yeah work …. I am one of the lucky ones who doesn't do any paid work anymore. Once I get the trike home (even b4 completeing all the "improvements") andI will see if I can organise a ride.  Thinking I could ride up Friday night and Could  stay at Tin Can Bay (I love Tin Can Bay).  Perhaps plan a day or two ride from there.
Cheers Clark
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Doely Full Member 222 posts
Doely
Pappa Smurf wrote:
 Hi Ray
Yeah work …. I am one of the lucky ones who doesn't do any paid work anymore. Once I get the trike home (even b4 completeing all the "improvements") andI will see if I can organise a ride.  Thinking I could ride up Friday night and Could  stay at Tin Can Bay (I love Tin Can Bay).  Perhaps plan a day or two ride from there.
Cheers Clark

Be in that Pappa 🤣Have some Injuns north of here busting for a meet and ride . 👍
Cheers Ray
Gympie QLD😎
Ride Free Ride Safe
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Pappa Smurf Full Member 68 posts
Pappa Smurf
Hey Ray
I also met the infamous Dr Shifty (AKA Kim) when I went to Newcastle to pick up the new Trike - what a fantastic bloke.  He spent the whole day with me, including a 7k walk along Lake Macquarie, while waiting for the Trike to be ready.  He then drove me  to pick it up then showed me around the area for the rest of the day.  We  shared lunch and had dinner at the yacht club (in our bike gear). He had a go at riding the beast.  His comment: "weird".  So true - riding the Trike is a bit weird though I am getting use to it.  It is something one has to experience to appreciate. It was a fantastic day - thanks Kim.
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V-Twin Founding Member 7,820 posts
V-Twin
Pappa Smurf wrote:
I also met the infamous Dr Shifty (AKA Kim) when I went to Newcastle to pick up the new Trike - what a fantastic bloke.  He spent the whole day with me, including a 7k walk along Lake Macquarie, while waiting for the Trike to be ready.
Nice one Shifty!  👍😀
Melbourne, Victoria
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