Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run

smithy · 1 Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Sat Aug 26, 2017 9:25 pm

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The Tablelands ride this year will take us west for a night camping at Mount Kaputar.
Proposed dates 3rd to the 5th of November.
Camping and BBQ will be at our property Riverdale in Guyra on Friday night.
Saturday 4th will be ride day map here should be an easy day ride with a coffee stop at Inverell then a ride along the Copeton Dam road to Bingara for lunch then on to Kaputar summit via Narrabri.
Camping the night at Dawson's camping grounds here
We could seek pub accommodation in Narrabri instead of camping. Just another option that's open for discussion.
All welcome.

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Rick G · 2 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Sat Aug 26, 2017 9:35 pm

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I will try to make it but ATM anything can happen.
The Camping sounds good.
Good that it's the 20th to 22nd because that means I can get to the Laidley swap Meet the next weekend.

Holister · 3 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Sat Aug 26, 2017 9:57 pm

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Won't be able to make that as I'll be at Phillip Island GP with my daughter that weekend. Sad

indian036 · 4 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Sat Aug 26, 2017 9:58 pm

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Works great for me. Smile

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charlie99 · 5 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Sat Aug 26, 2017 10:24 pm

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sounds great Craig

will be planning to make it

Ed · 6 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Sat Aug 26, 2017 11:11 pm

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Looks like a great option for an overnighter.

Tom G · 7 Tablelands ride 2017 Sat Aug 26, 2017 11:37 pm

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Sounds good Craig. Count me in.
Cheers
Tom

smithy · 8 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Sun Aug 27, 2017 12:28 am

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Holister wrote:Won't be able to make that as I'll be at Phillip Island GP with my daughter that weekend.

Your right Nigel I didn't think those dates out very well they will have to be changed.
I wont be going to the GP but I will be watching it on Sunday.
I'm now thinking the weekend from Friday the 3rd to Sunday the 5th of November, I'm also open to other suggestions.
Cheers
Craig

Rick G · 9 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Sun Aug 27, 2017 12:50 am

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I'm OK with that but not the weekend between.

indian036 · 10 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Sun Aug 27, 2017 1:14 am

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smithy wrote:I'm now thinking the weekend from Friday the 3rd to Sunday the 5th of November, I'm also open to other suggestions.
Cheers
Craig

Works for me. Smile

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AL-58 · 11 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Sun Aug 27, 2017 3:40 am

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Friday is a could be/possible, Saturday at Kaputar is no problemo.

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Holister · 12 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Sun Aug 27, 2017 8:56 am

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smithy wrote:

Holister wrote:Won't be able to make that as I'll be at Phillip Island GP with my daughter that weekend.

Your right Nigel I didn't think those dates out very well they will have to be changed.
I wont be going to the GP but I will be watching it on Sunday.
I'm now thinking the weekend from Friday the 3rd to Sunday the 5th of November, I'm also open to other suggestions.
Cheers
Craig

That's better for me Craig.
Missed last years NT Ride. Didn't want to miss it this year.
Cheers

Warren C · 13 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Mon Aug 28, 2017 2:24 am

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These dates work for me as well - look forward to it Craig!

Gaz · 14 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Mon Aug 28, 2017 8:06 am

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I'll plan to be up there Smithy. Hope I get a bit less rain on the way up this year.

Cheers

Tom G · 15 Northern Tablelands Ride 2017 Mon Aug 28, 2017 10:41 pm

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Those dates are OK. Look forward to catching up . Cheers Tom

Stan · 16 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Mon Aug 28, 2017 11:24 pm

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Unfortunately I am out on those dates. Have a good time.

Rockman · 17 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Mon Sep 11, 2017 2:45 am

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G'day Smithy. Give me a yell when you are coming through Inverell and I'll drop down an catch up with the Krew, maybe do part of the run across to Kaputar.

smithy · 18 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Thu Sep 14, 2017 2:16 am

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Rockman wrote:G'day Smithy. Give me a yell when you are coming through Inverell and I'll drop down an catch up with the Krew, maybe do part of the run across to Kaputar.

No problem Phil. I'm thinking we may stop at the Inverell Transport Museum for coffee and scones, will try and get there around 9:30ish

Rockman · 19 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Thu Sep 14, 2017 3:43 am

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smithy wrote:

Rockman wrote:G'day Smithy. Give me a yell when you are coming through Inverell and I'll drop down an catch up with the Krew, maybe do part of the run across to Kaputar.

No problem Phil. I'm thinking we may stop at the Inverell Transport Museum for coffee and scones, will try and get there around 9:30ish

All good. If you give me some numbers before you leave Guyra I'll warn them to expect you.

Two Wheels Better · 20 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Thu Sep 14, 2017 11:31 am

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Hmmm, maybe I can escape the impending rainy season round here for a quick coupla weeks...drag the old red RS outta the shed...

smithy · 21 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Thu Sep 14, 2017 6:03 pm

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Rockman wrote:

smithy wrote:

Rockman wrote:G'day Smithy. Give me a yell when you are coming through Inverell and I'll drop down an catch up with the Krew, maybe do part of the run across to Kaputar.

No problem Phil. I'm thinking we may stop at the Inverell Transport Museum for coffee and scones, will try and get there around 9:30ish

All good. If you give me some numbers before you leave Guyra I'll warn them to expect you.

Have already drummed them up, they will open at 9:30 and put the scones on for us.

smithy · 22 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Thu Sep 14, 2017 6:13 pm

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Two Wheels Better wrote:Hmmm, maybe I can escape the impending rainy season round here for a quick coupla weeks...drag the old red RS outta the shed...

Your more than welcome mate. We need some rain, maybe you can drag some across the pond for us.

smithy · 23 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Fri Sep 15, 2017 1:18 am

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I just checked the deadline for this years picture contest, bugger. Pic's from this ride will just miss out.

charlie99 · 24 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Fri Sep 22, 2017 3:09 am

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leave approved today ...2nd till the 6th

hope that's right ?

smithy · 25 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Fri Sep 22, 2017 7:45 pm

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charlie99 wrote:leave approved today ...2nd till the 6th

hope that's right ?

That's great Charlie, rain hail or shine

Rick G · 26 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Fri Sep 22, 2017 8:34 pm

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smithy wrote:

charlie99 wrote:leave approved today ...2nd till the 6th

hope that's right ?

That's great Charlie, rain hail or shine

Probably all 3

Ed · 27 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Sat Sep 23, 2017 12:38 am

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thats true Rick Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run 44271

charlie99 · 28 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Sat Sep 23, 2017 1:54 am

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did we forget ...mini tornado ?
a couple - few years ago 2013 ? , after traversing the Gibraltar range ... I had 3 bikes up my clacker heading through the fog ..and then heavy rain ....all the way into glenn,
ulli on the yellow peril and I stopped - camped at glenn while a hail event was going on ..under the shop awnings watching rather interesting cloud patterns over those southern hills
meanwhile some of you were traversing them hills I believe .

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giggles

wouldn't be dead for quids

Ed · 29 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Thu Oct 12, 2017 6:26 am

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My vague plans at this stage , seeing as I managed to score a few days off , and I missed my Mums 70th .
A quick ride up to Moree on Friday. Returning to Narrabri on Saturday to meet the krew at Kaputar.
Sunday , I'll be riding north to Toowoomba and Brisbane for a couple of days visiting family .
Hope to take in some riding around Maleny/ Glasshouse Mtns , and Mt Lindsay to Kyogle ,
then down the coast stopping in at Griffiths Lookout and camping at Arakoon ( Trial Bay Gaol ).

Holister · 30 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Thu Oct 12, 2017 6:49 am

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smithy wrote:I just checked the deadline for this years picture contest, bugger. Pic's from this ride will just miss out.

Maybe we could try and get a special dispensation from Pope Bert

I'm hoping to have Sweet Thing ready in time for the Kaputar run. The refurbed Olins should be right to go next week but Chivo's is doing the front forks for me at the same time. If he finds nothing unusual when he pulls them apart, all will be good. But heavy steering and a pull to the right has me worried.

charlie99 · 31 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Thu Oct 12, 2017 7:27 am

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Ed wrote:My vague plans at this stage , seeing as I managed to score a few days off , and I missed my Mums 70th .
A quick ride up to Moree on Friday. Returning to Narrabri on Saturday to meet the krew at Kaputar.
Sunday , I'll be riding north to Toowoomba and Brisbane for a couple of days visiting family .
Hope to take in some riding around Maleny/ Glasshouse Mtns , and Mt Lindsay to Kyogle ,
then down the coast stopping in at Griffiths Lookout and camping at Arakoon ( Trial Bay Gaol ).

a good trip plan ed ...if you passing back down over mt Lindsay on the weekend ...im in !!

Ed · 32 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Fri Oct 13, 2017 6:44 am

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Mount Lindsay sometime through the early part of the week Charlie , as I leave Brisvegas for Newcastle. Probably Tues - Wed.

charlie99 · 33 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Fri Oct 13, 2017 6:53 am

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hmm maybe I can take a day off .....grin

but others have got my holiday plan (read 2 days off ) ...outside of my control

cheers

Pegasus · 34 Kapatur Run Sun Oct 15, 2017 10:45 pm

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I'm in.
Finally got the ABS fixed on the K1100RS.

cheers,

Andrew

smithy · 35 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Mon Oct 16, 2017 6:56 pm

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I'm back on the bike after a two month break and looking forward to this ride, I was concerned I may not be a starter but all good now.

charlie99 · 36 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Tue Oct 17, 2017 5:00 am

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wow ! good to hear smithy

I just hope the healing is all done mate

don't push things too hard ..eh ?

Holister · 37 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Tue Oct 17, 2017 8:51 am

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smithy wrote:I'm back on the bike after a two month break and looking forward to this ride, I was concerned I may not be a starter but all good now.

Good news Craig.

Ed · 38 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Sat Oct 21, 2017 6:55 am

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Holister wrote:

smithy wrote:I'm back on the bike after a two month break and looking forward to this ride, I was concerned I may not be a starter but all good now.

Good news Craig.

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charlie99 · 39 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Sun Oct 22, 2017 12:28 am

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sun is out at last up here

hill run today to circulate the gunk inside Gerty ,
then oil and filter change just done
getting ready to be off

Pegasus · 40 Tablelands Ride Tue Oct 24, 2017 11:03 am

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For newbies such as I,
could you please post directions (and a map) to your place for Friday night.
What is the plan for dinner at Mt. Kaputar on Saturday night (BYO?).
Will we be stopping at Sawn Rocks for a photo op on Saturday?

Thanks,

Andrew

smithy · 41 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Tue Oct 24, 2017 5:11 pm

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Pegasus wrote:For newbies such as I,
could you please post directions (and a map) to your place for Friday night.
What is the plan for dinner at Mt. Kaputar on Saturday night (BYO?).
Will we be stopping at Sawn Rocks for a photo op on Saturday?

Thanks,

Andrew

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Two Wheels Better · 42 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Tue Oct 24, 2017 5:32 pm

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I'm not gunna make it after all. I dragged home some heavy crud in my lungs from Japan. Wacthed the Phillip Isalnd GP from the comfort of my bed, however. What a fantastic race that was! Best one all year, I reckon. No spoiler for those who haven't watched yet. Have a fine run, gents!

smithy · 43 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Wed Oct 25, 2017 4:55 am

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Open for discussion> Camping or pub accommodation on Saturday night?
Due to a personal injury that I have been recovering from I haven't been able to do a run to Kaputar to check the route time wise! Shouldn't be a problem according to google maps.
There is an option rather than camping at the summit and that's seeking pub accommodation in Narrabri, I've spoken to the Namoi hotel here and rooms are available on Saturday night 4/11 at reasonable rates.
This is probably a good idea if time or weather is a restraint, if this is the case we could run to the summit on Sunday morning. let me know what you think as would need numbers to book rooms.

indian036 · 44 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Wed Oct 25, 2017 5:04 am

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Pub certainly has the convenience factor, so I'd be happy to do that. Also okay with alternatives, though taking cooking gear would complicate things.

Bill

smithy · 45 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Wed Oct 25, 2017 5:21 am

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indian036 wrote:Pub certainly has the convenience factor, so I'd be happy to do that. Also okay with alternatives, though taking cooking gear would complicate things.

Bill

I would have only been thinking of sausage sangers on Saturday night if camping, BBQ toilets showers ect at camp site.

Rick G · 46 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Wed Oct 25, 2017 7:37 am

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The Pub The Pub FFS the Pub

Gaz · 47 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Wed Oct 25, 2017 7:53 am

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We here in the Hunter have been doing more pubbing than camping over this last few months, very sociable, food on hand, less gear to carry.

I'm happy to go the pub but will bring tent if required.

Looking forward to catching up with all who make it.

Cheers

Warren C · 48 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Wed Oct 25, 2017 8:06 pm

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Like Gaz - I'm happy either way - although we need to bring a tent for the Friday night?

Also any other Sydney siders riding up? Nige where will you be coming from?

Can we meet up with the Newcastle Krew on Friday morning for the ride up to Guyra?

Wadayarekon?

Rickmeister · 49 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Thu Oct 26, 2017 7:51 am

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Lads, As you guys know by now, my camping days are over. So I will definitely be staying in a pub at Narrabri. I've stayed at the Namoi many years ago (it's the purple one, I think, on the southern end of town)

I've mooted with Bro Tom and Gaz that we leave on Thursday, up Thunderbolts, down the Oxley and overnight at the Star Hotel at Macksville. Friday up to Bellingen, Dorrigo and thence to sunny Guyra.

Rickmeister.

Holister · 50 Re: Tablelands ride 2017, the Kaputar run Thu Oct 26, 2017 9:52 am

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Warren C wrote:Like Gaz - I'm happy either way - although we need to bring a tent for the Friday night?

Also any other Sydney siders riding up? Nige where will you be coming from?

Can we meet up with the Newcastle Krew on Friday morning for the ride up to Guyra?

Wadayarekon?

Friday morning departure from Sydney Warren. We can organise a rendezvous.

Friday night - tent.
Saturday night - pub

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