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Spoke to a guy yesterday who did the CSR unsupported in 2018.
He says 800km range is fine if you don't go exploring. He missed some of the wells.
He also says South to North is the best, as most 4x4's do it North to South, so the approach for bikes is easier and not chopped out.
He also recommended doing it in May as soon as the temperatures start to drop, that way you eliminate traffic. He reckons July is peak season and the sandier/softer tracks would be in a worse condition
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I agree on all accounts, that is what I heard too.
May, however, is definitely too early for me. It is true that July is peak season, but it can work out to your advantage in case of emergency or simple assistance. I was told that to get firmer sand is best to ride in the morning.
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Had a little meeting with the family and mates and we've decided to commit for May 2021. Works into everyone's timeframes better on this side.
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Had a little meeting with the family and mates and we've decided to commit for May 2021. Works into everyone's timeframes better on this side.
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From my research it's closed currently for all of 2020.
May (read may) open for 2021 due to communities fearing Covid etc.
Would pay to check with Wiluna Police Stn for upgrades as you get nearer to date.
We've done it a few times (in 4wd) mainly South to North in May but one year did it in July and it was a lot busier in the later time.
Great country though, you'll enjoy it.
Fuel was available at community stores, longest we travelled was to Kunawarritji which was around 1000k from Wiluna.
We did carry adequate fuel for whole trip though.
All the best in your planning.
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From my research it's closed currently for all of 2020.
May (read may) open for 2021 due to communities fearing Covid etc.
Would pay to check with Wiluna Police Stn for upgrades as you get nearer to date.
We've done it a few times (in 4wd) mainly South to North in May but one year did it in July and it was a lot busier in the later time.
Great country though, you'll enjoy it.
Fuel was available at community stores, longest we travelled was to Kunawarritji which was around 1000k from Wiluna.
We did carry adequate fuel for whole trip though.
All the best in your planning.
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Thanks for your reply. 
As you can imagine, a lot has changed/happened since February.
I keep the situation under control as much as I can through Facebook's CRS groups. Yes, I'm aware that next year CSR might be closed, but - as they say - the situation is "fluid". We might have a vaccine
On the other hand, sponsors are pulling out of projects. A company I am in touch with (somehow connected to my CSR trip) had to pull out of their Dakkar 2021 because of that.
Time will tell... I know that one way or the other I will be in Australia and perhaps my trip will have to be reorganized.
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