Saturday the 23rd of October 2010
We were told that one of the must do’s in Tenterfield was to go up to the lookout on Mount Mackenzie so on the way out we decided to ride up to the lookout.
What we weren’t told was that the sealed road turns into a dirt road, which never pleases me. I’ve done it twice before and didn’t like the previous two experiences. Once I nearly dropped my bike the only thing that saved the bike was me sticking my right foot down, sure I couldn’t walk for a month after that but it was worth it and to make matters worse my bike got covered in red dirt, so trust me when I say that was not a happy day!!!
What we weren’t told was that the sealed road turns into a dirt road, which never pleases me. I’ve done it twice before and didn’t like the previous two experiences. Once I nearly dropped my bike the only thing that saved the bike was me sticking my right foot down, sure I couldn’t walk for a month after that but it was worth it and to make matters worse my bike got covered in red dirt, so trust me when I say that was not a happy day!!!
Yes, I hear you say it’s only dirt, and yes that’s true, but I really don’t like riding my Harley on the stuff. Besides last night there had been torrential rain in Tenterfield, and yep parts of the road were muddy and full of pot holes. When we got to the lookout at Mount Mackenzie we took some photos of the bikes overlooking the town of Tenterfield its impressive, but I’m not sure it was worth the risk of dropping my Harley on the dirt
Onto Casino via the worst roads for Harleys, narrow road, tight bends and worst of all unbelievably bumpy. Having said that it was the most scenic route, the alternative was the Bruxner Hwy. and you know my thoughts on freeway and highways. The reason for going the bumpy way was apparently due to “mapping errors within Tom Tom”. I’m not so sure I suspect user error may have had something to do with it!!!
Casino, what an odd name for a town, but alas it has everything a country town needs. A MacDonald’s, that way you can get on the net and check for accommodation. Once we had a look around we headed for Lismore there is not much to see in Lismore, but nice roads for riding Harleys, there are long sweeping bends etc.
Byron Bay is a big beach with a lighthouse which the eastern most point in Australia.
It’s also unbelievably expensive to stay there so we moved on. But as we were leaving we needed to refuel, and what seems t be a common problem for me and Alan. We seem to be getting a bit forgetful. Yesterday I lost my disk lock because I forgot to lock my saddlebag and today Alan forgot to put his helmet on and rode off without it.
It’s also unbelievably expensive to stay there so we moved on. But as we were leaving we needed to refuel, and what seems t be a common problem for me and Alan. We seem to be getting a bit forgetful. Yesterday I lost my disk lock because I forgot to lock my saddlebag and today Alan forgot to put his helmet on and rode off without it.
We headed for the hills once again in search of accommodation. One of the things that we have learned on this trip is that if you head towards the hills and stay in hotels you will get some great deals. We found a hotel in a place called Murwillumbah. At $55 a night it is a great deal, just don’t expect too much.
My gearsack was still giving me grief, the best way to describe how a gearsack effects the bikes handling is like having a pillion passenger who has ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) as well as just having eaten several Kilo’s of Mexican jumping beans. It’s a tad disconcerting to say the least, but I think I have a solution…
Alan thought today’s ride was the best ride that we have done so far, and I have to say it was a great ride.
Interesting fact about Tenterfield, Peter Allen was born there.
Interesting fact about Tenterfield, Peter Allen was born there.
Cheers
a
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