Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Seasonal Road Closures in Victoria GPX File Download
In Victoria, some offroad/4wd tracks are closed between June and November. And while the information is publicly available in DWELP website, it is not very useful to do real navigating on the tracks.
I've painstakingly entered those information as GPX file which you can import to your GPS device of choice (I personally use OSMAND). The GPX file can be downloaded here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qL8JJkHAsOVEzInNNZubW0cXnch5ZJsK?usp=drive_link
I've also upload it to Google Maps:
https://www.google.com.au/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1hsNt2q9_s5Wb_V-vqVEF-0mJICFel5A&usp=sharing
Happy trails!
Logs:
3/10/23 Completed all of Victoria
22/9/23 Completed all of Eastern Victoria
21/9/23 Uploaded initial version, covering eastern part of the High Countries
Completed sections:
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Thursday, December 01, 2022
Big Eastern Loop
Big Eastern Loop
Hi guys Friday's weather looks to be a cracker ☀️ Meet at Gembrook bakery for @9am departure. If these doesn't send shivers up your spines I don't know what will!
Medium pace and respect of speed limits. Technical roads.
Gembrook
Black Spur
Reefton Spur
Noojee (coffee)
Icy Creek
Thorpdale
Mirboo Nth (coffee)
Hallston
Tetoora
Glen Alvie
Almurta
Glen Forbes
St Hellier
Tooraddin (coffee and home)
Wednesday, November 02, 2022
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Weather climate La Nina / IOD
https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/bureau-of-meteorology-predicts-the-end-of-la-nina/news-story/b0261966987e42f7079a809f39380b7c
The Bureau of Meteorology has revealed when Australia’s third consecutive La Nina season will likely come to an end.
La Nina is continuing in the tropical Pacific and will likely persist into early 2023, increasing the chance of above average rainfall for northern and eastern Australia.
The negative Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) event is also continuing, which means it’s more likely there will be above average spring rainfall for most of the eastern two thirds of the country.
When La Nina and negative IOD conditions combine, this also raises the likelihood of above average rainfall.
While the rain is set to continue for the time being, the BOM has predicted it will decline over spring before transitioning into neutral El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) conditions as summer comes to a close.
Based on current modelling, the BOM believes the phenomenon will be “a relatively short-lived event”.
Dr Agus Santoso of the UNSW Science’s Climate Change Research Centre said current modelling shows La Nina will likely peak sometime in November.
“In general, La Nina or, and also El Nino, tends to peak in summer itself and then starts to decay in autumn,” Dr Santoso told 7News.
“But this particular La Nina event (will) peak next month, in November, and then, it starts decaying from there on.
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“We should expect wetter than normal conditions.
“If we have extreme weather systems coming in, like what we had in March earlier this year, then that would lead to flooding because ... dams are already full and the catchments are already saturated.”
In its most recent Climate Driver Update on Tuesday, the Bureau of Meteorology said La Nina, a negative Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD), Southern Annular Mode (SAM) and approaching Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) were all contributing to the country’s torrential conditions this month.
“The Southern Annular Mode (SAM) is currently in a positive phase and is likely to remain generally positive throughout spring into early summer,” the BOM said in a statement.
“During the spring and summer months, a positive SAM increases the chance of above average rainfall for parts of eastern NSW, eastern Victoria and southeastern Queensland, and increases the chance of below average rainfall for western Tasmania.
“The MJO is moving into the western Pacific Ocean and is forecast to strengthen further in the coming fortnight as it tracks further east.
“Its influence at this time of the year may lead to above-average rainfall for parts of eastern Australia, and briefly reduce the strength of equatorial trade winds west of the Date Line.”
It comes as residents in Australia’s southeast are being warned to prepare for a massive rain band and flash flooding risk, which could isolate some Victorians for up to 72 hours and be “life-threatening” for Tasmanians.
Rainfall totals of up to 50mm are likely in southern NSW, north of the Victoria ranges, and northern Tasmania through Wednesday.
The weather is expected to worsen throughout Thursday in Victoria as the state braces for flooding, with up to 100mm of rain expected to fall in some areas.
Emergency services will be deployed to multiple regions including Wimmera in Victoria’s west, as well as residents along the Avoca, Loddon and Campaspe rivers.
In NSW, there are currently more than 80 flood warnings active across the state as of Wednesday, including three evacuation orders.
A severe weather warning for heaving rainfall and possible flash flooding has been issued for southwestern parts of NSW from Wednesday night through to Thursday.
Six-hourly rainfall totals between 30 to 50mm are likely, with isolated heavier falls up to 65mm.
Damaging wind gusts of around 110 km/h are possible over Alpine areas above 1500m from Thursday afternoon.
Sunday, October 02, 2022
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Sydney Touring Visit to Victoria
Wicky, Enggal, Albert, William, Ivan, Timoer, Wawan, Richard, Billy
Thursday, December 16, 2021
6 ways to get to Canberra from Melbourne
Route 1 (Hume)
Melbourne - Albury - Canberra
https://goo.gl/maps/eNeWeJeDCpi2zi4k7
Route 2 (East Coast)
Melbourne - Narooma - Canberra
https://goo.gl/maps/U2mrHDrowPTTdSjY8
Route 3 (Great Alpine Rd)
Melbourne - Yea - Whitfield - Bright - Cooryong - Canberra
https://goo.gl/maps/YHo5fQd3kgorcSE26
Route 4 (Snowy Mountains, some gravel)
Melbourne - Ensay - Adaminaby - Bolaro
https://goo.gl/maps/191tjH9Bgwn944tp6
Route 5 (Barry Way)
(Melbourne - Buchan - Suggan Bugga - Barry way, heaps of gravel)
https://goo.gl/maps/xNwDf1oyuXE2WRJv9
Route 6 (McKillops Bridge) - variation of route 5
(Melbourne - Orbost- McKillops Bridge- Barry way, heaps of gravel)
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Substitusi Part Viar Vortex 250cc
Update: 28/7/2022
SUBTITUSI PART VIVOR
1. Canvas rem depan :
-bajaj pulsar P 220 cc (pnp) Rp 20.000-40.000
-cbr 250 old
-honda supra (dgn sedikit penyesuaian)
-suzuki inazuma
-(bendix MD 28) *terlalu tebal
- megapro new (part # FP-06455-KPP-2700, perlu potong/gerinda)
Canvas rem blkg
-cbr 250 old
-Bendix MD29
-Mega Pro (diseauaikan)
-suzuki inazuma (pnp)
2. Rantai :
type 520 bisa ninja 250 atau yg lainnya
3. -Gear depan? = viar cross 250x
-Gear belakang?
4. Silinder :
WR250 / Viar CROSS X 250
5. seal usd viar vortex
-thunder 250
-ninja 250
-Yamaha Byson (Rp. 40 ribuan)
6. Kiprok :
-kiprok ninja 250
-thunder 250 (tidak pnp tapi sistim sama)
7. Accu :
accu ninja 250
Atau aki lainnya tipe AGM 12V kap 9-11 amp atau aki ITOBATT YTX9A
8. Kopling set :
viar cross x 250
9. Kanvas kopling :
-viar cross x 250
-kawak ninja 250 (dipapas sedikit llingkaran luar nya) harga -/+ 500rb
10. Master kunci kontak :
rx king
11. One way starter :
-honda tiger
-kawasaki harga -/+ 350 ribu
12. Tensioner rantai keteng :
a. yamaha R25 harga -/+ 160 ribu ori
b. Yamaha MX, Mio dll kode : E2210-10
13. Bendix starter :
viar cross x 200/ viar karya
14. Anker/gear dinamo starter :
honda tiger
15. Busi :
BRISK Cooper Racing AR12C ( +-Rp.50rb) KAWASAKI W175
16. Bearing/laher roda :
2 Pcs - Kode 6302 - RS/KZ
Belakang
4 pc (2 set) Ukuran 6302 dan 6202
17. Kabel kopling :
kabel rem belakang motor matic
18. Master rem belakang :
-supra x 125
-satria FU ( isi nya saja)
19. Karet rumah kopling :
yamaha scorpio baru (di papas sedikit) harga Rp 30.000
20. Speed sensor/gear speedo :
yamaha byson (modif sedikit ngecilin nok, menyesuaikan dgn nok vivor)
21. Seal waterpump : vario 110
Monday, September 28, 2020
KLR250 Desert / Long Range Setup
11L tank + 20L rear and 5L side to provide a total of 36L fuel capacity
Wednesday, September 09, 2020
Wednesday, September 02, 2020
Sunday, August 23, 2020
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Sunday, August 16, 2020
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Saturday, June 27, 2020
Tuesday, June 02, 2020
KLR250 Full Restoration and Mods
Restorations and modifications I've done on my 1990 KLR250D :
Thermo-Bob 2 for KLR250
Stabilize engine temperature swings and eliminates cylinder hotspots. It is originally a popular mod for KLR650 brother
Kawasaki cut corners in the KLR cooling system, and the Thermo-Bob modifies KLR's cooling system to operate like automotive systems have for decades. In stock form, the KLR runs too cool in colder climate.
Ebay Aluminum Skid Plate for a Kawasaki KLR250 1985-2005
Mojave intake camshaft 12044-1181
As my original intake cam (would have been part number 12044-1119) was worn I replaced it with easily available Mojave cam. It looks to have more aggresive and higher profile. Works very well.
An important note when changing camshart is to
- Change the follower at the same time
- Use specialised cam assembly lube liberally (not just oil)
- Running in process of fluctuating around 3000RPM for 30 minutes to seat the cam and follower
I did not do those and was worn again soon
Immix Racing cargo carrier
From Amazon:
Barrett products pannier hoops
I bought these plain hoops and mount it easily using steel plates
Mounting it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtP2BAbPFj0
Ebay 5L motorcycle jerry can
Very robust and strong mounting. I've crashed on to it with no problems
Ebay Heater Grip
"7/8 inch 22mm Motorcycle Universal Heated Molded Handlebar Hand Grips Warmer"
It's got 4 temperature settings which can be operated using left hand. I connect it using a relay patched to the day running light cable
T-Mod
To prevent carburettor to starve from fuel when doing water crossing, add a plastic T-connector on the breather hose
Ebay Generic X-Grip motorcycle mount
Very strong and has already got a USB charger to make a neat installation
Ebay Cigarette-lighter and USB charger
Cigarette lighter socket to power up tyre pump etc and 2 USB charger.
Some versions have voltage indicator also. I wired it directly to the battery as it's got a switch. Useful when the motorbike is not running
Oxford OL200 Topbox 24ltr
From Ebay: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/153508124910
Tubeless tyre mod
Using generic tube to convert the spoked rim to Tubeless tyre
Front gear 13T
The stock 15T is great for all-round road and dirt. I've tried 16T and it's great if you do 110kph+ trips
13T is great for dirt and climbs enduro tracks
Supercheap ToolPRO 300mm
Great to organise toolbox, tyre lever etc. and can move between bikes quickly
Tyres
My main criteria is 50/50 handling and ease of installation, in case I need to fix punctures on the road. The compromise of softer compound is tyre life
Rear: Dunlop D605 4.6-17
Front: Continental TKC80
KTI Personal Locator Beacon (PLB)
Emergency locator, hope I never have to use it but necessary when heading into remote areas
KLR250 Service Manual
I always carry a .pdf copy of the service manual on my phone... just in case. You need the base manual as well which is actually a KLR600 one.
Download link:
Others
Archive of old KLR reference page:
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