G'day Folks.My family surprised me for my birthday a couple of weeks ago,and financed a winter ride to Queensland for me.Saturday,the 2nd of July at 2am I headed off.A dry trip for a change.You beauty.Dry for 23 miles.
Wet for the next 150 miles,in the dark,O joy.Things got better though.The closer to Queensland,the more blue sky was to be seen.The last 2 hours,the road was dry,and the big storm I was following drifted out to sea.I had a relaxing few days,and birthday,with my uncle and aunt,and headed for home on Wednesday the 6th of July at 7am.An absolute perfect ride home was happening.The first 400 miles were a dream.the last 250 miles were a nightmare.Gailforce winds had started down home while I was away.The last 5 hours I almost met with disaster.I don't know how,but Big scoot and I managed to make it home unscathed.Never been in wind like that ,and hope to never ride in wind like that again.So much debris on the road,mainly branches,and some complete trees.10.30pm that night the Wing delivered me home safely once more.8 trips interstate,and never a seconds trouble.Fuel consumption was 72 to 74 mpg.Not bad at freeway speed fully loaded.Fully loaded is me dressed at 80kg's,underseat area packed,about 5kg's and bag on the back seat with about 5kg's as well.The top box remained empty,and is great to put the helmet and gloves in when it's time to eat or refuel.Used to worry me leaving the helmet,even locked on the scooter.The top box is also useful as storage for the gift for my darling wife.The top box was her Xmas present to me.Ha!.Have a great weekend All.Cheers,Rolly.
