Heidi's EXCELLENT Adventure.

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There was a bloke did the round trip in a record 21 and several hours days back in late '79 or '80, I remember reading about it and then met the man a few years ago, he was workshop manager at Red Baron. 21 days. That was riding as hard as he could, then falling off the bike, sleeping as little as he coulkd before getting on and going again.

I admit roads are better now, but more coppers on those better roads. 14 is a very game bet mates, I hope you get it done.



Max

Umm, Max, if u are referring to the workshop manager at Red Baron at Liverpool around '99, '00, can't remember when I last worked there, anyway I digress, I held the "Around Australia M/C Endurance Record" in 1978 on a Honda F2 750/4 in a time of 8 day's 23 hours & 57 minutes, I was the first person to get this record below 9 days & the only person to prove I wasn't popping drugs to stay awake. This was done by Urinalyis in every Capital city. I was serving in the RAN as a Submariner at the time. This record was well published.
I have since specialised in Long distance riding and have just recently (FEB this year) joined the American based IBA (Iron Butt Assoc') and the Australian FarRiders, two records here, my dog, Bundy is the first dog to join the IBA (tbc) and FarRiders and secondly, my 'Busa was the first 'Busa to join FarRiders, 2044klms in 23hrs, (SS2000/IBA).
For Heidi & Bruce to lap Oz in 14 day's is quite achieviable, providing they are ride fit and prepared to average around 15 hour days in the saddle and keep at it. 1200klms isn't a great distance to travel inside 24hrs, however to keep at it every day for 14 day's will certainly test their mettle! Long distance riding x time is not about excessive speed, but rather keeping at it, minimise stops, fuel up and go, etc.
I wish them the very best of luck and a safe journey, If they want my advice & help, I would be only to happy to supply it. I would also be prepared to check & set up their bikes (labour only) f.o.c.
Hold that ever diminishing Aussie Spirit High!

Cheers,
Tex & Bundy