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HU Queensland 2015 Meeting - new date 24-27 Sep
HU Queensland is on again at the Beaudesert Showgrounds, note the earlier dates:
Program for 2015 will return as follows:
- Onsite on Thursday 12 noon 24 September 2014
- Open Registration from 4pm Thursday
- Last Presentation is on Saturday night 26 September 2014
- Packup and farewells on Sunday morning
We have a bunch of new ideas for presentations including field and workshop repairs as well as inspiring travellers. Come and join us and take in the event or get really involved as a volunteer; its even more fun.
Online registration is open now! Super Early Bird Rates until Jan 31, 2015!
Last edited by Susan Johnson; 29 Dec 2014 at 06:18.
Reason: Online registration is now open!
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20 Jan 2015
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Volunteers sought - we can't do it without you.
Hello!
To kick start the preparation for this year’s meeting, we’re having our first organising team get together. We’ll be:
· - Reviewing the feedback from last year
· - Discussing what can be changed / added / deleted
· -Setting the ‘how to’ session part of the program
· -Suggesting possible presenters across a range of topics
· -Looking at some of the key team leader roles and timeframes
· -Brainstorming some promotional ideas
Your thoughts and opinions are vital for a successful 2015 event! We’d love to see you there.
M eeting details:
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Date: Saturday 31st January
· Place: Esk Grand Hotel, 121 Ipswich Street, Esk
· Time: 12noon
· Helen’s contact number: 0468 355 881
· If you think you can make it could you let me know via email helen@thechangeteam.com.au
Want to go on a pre-meeting ride out?
For those of you who want to explore the area before we sit down for a meeting over lunch, be at the Esk Grand Hotel at 9am - we’ll travel up the range on ½ tarmac - ½ easy gravel. It won’t be fast (I’ll be on it!) but it will be scenic. Let me know if you want to come or check the SE Qld Horizons Face Book page for updates closer to the day.
As Karen reminded me – don’t forget to vote before you come!
Google Map for Venue: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Esk+Grand+Hotel/@-27.23886,152.421285,17z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x6b94206dfe8db493:0xb41a4df8f50c6 0fa?hl=en
Cheers
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1 Feb 2015
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Publicity for HU Queensland 2015
Hi everyone,
Helen called together the troops and we had an excellent roll-up for the first organizers' meeting for 2015. Helen went through the feedback from 2014 and there were some real gems. One things that we can work on is publicity and so here are my questions for you:
Are you a member of different groups outside of HU that are interested in adventure travel? This includes other motorcycle adventure travel groups, pushbike and 4WD travel for example. If it has wheels and travel, it is welcome.
Would you be interested in spreading the word? Whether in person, print media or social media including forums, facebook, twitter etc?
If this is something you would like to help with, please let me know ( shane@horizonsunlimited.com ). A solid coordinated effort with publicity will really help spread the word.
Some people are only on the HUBB, some on email and some on facebook and so I will need to use all three. My apologies in advance for those of you who get bombarded via multiple methods of communication. Most of all, thanks to everyone for ongoing help and support.
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5 Apr 2015
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Elektrickery Workshop
Thought I may make a mention of what I am planning to include in the Electrical (not electronics) basics workshop:
1. Basic tools include crimps and different crimp jaws, soldering irons, wire strippers, multi-meters. Did you know that there are different jaws for different connectors or insulation/no insulation options? Neither did I until six months ago!
2. Selecting wires.
3. Soldering basics.
4. Insulaton, including heat shrink.
5. How to avoid setting you bike on fire. Perhaps even a practical demonstration, still thinking about that one.
6. Other stuff that I haven't thought of yet. Feel free to add your 5c worth and I'll see if I can include it.
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5 Apr 2015
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The new venue "The Outlook" at Boonah"
All this rain has made me think about the facilities at "The Outlook". Feedback from last year that we needed to take on board included:
1. Concerns about the sound equipment. The Outlook takes care of both or those as the conference rooms are properly lined and airconditioned. They also come with their own projectors and sound and so NO ECHO!
2. Concerns about heat. The conference rooms are airconditioned and the dormitory rooms that are available have two beds in each with ceiling fans and we are told the the site gets a very pleasant afternoon breeze.
Of course, the other issue is what about rain? Most of the cabins are highset and there is parking underneath for bikes for all.
We have taken the feendback seriously and hope that the new venue will resolved all of these and make it a brilliant event. It even has fireplace pits
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9 Apr 2015
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Wheel Bearing workshop
Just thought I would mention what we hope to do in a field workshop on changing wheel bearings. Our hope is that we can inspire confidence in everyone to have a crack at this sort of thing themselves and to also show how to do things properly but without expensive tools. Here's what is on the planning board:
1. Will a milk crate hold a 200 kilo + motorcycle? A word about bike stands and safety.
2. Don't let the cushions from that cush drive go everywhere. Using re-usable cable ties to keep the sprocket and cush drive together.
3. Keep that sprocket and brake disk off the ground. Using an old Ford Falcon wheel as a rim stand. Holden wheels will never be strong enough!
4. Who needs a bearing drift? Using a dyna bolt to remove a bearing. This will also apply for tricky bearings such as triple clamp/steering head bearings.
5. There's no such thing as too much grease. Packing the bearing.
6. Tapping the bearing back in and using a DIY bearing press. The bearing press will probably not be needed but again, useful to show for things like triple clamp/steering head bearings.
Hopefully it will all work. I've not done it before on this DR800 so fingers crossed. Otherwise I'll be walking home.
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15 Apr 2015
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Duck Creek Road ride Sat 18 April 2015
Just thought I would mention that a bgroup of us, eight so far I think, will be travelling along Duck Creek Road on Sat 18 April 2015. Meet at Macdonalds at Beaudesert at 9:30 AM. We will leave from there and go up Duck Creek Road, then up to O'Reillys. Bring your own lunch to have in the QLD Parks and Wildlife area or have it at the O'Reillys cafe. Return journey TBC, depending on how everyone feels about the journey up.
To give an idea of the conditions, Duck Creek Road when recently graded can be traversed by large 2wd cars such as Falcons and Commodores. However we drove it in a 4WD last week and the first 1/3 is rutted enough for me to put on a Mitas E07 on the rear wheel and will be stopping to deflate tyres to 20 PSI.
Should be a good day. Let me know if you are coming so we do not head off without you.
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18 Apr 2015
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Shane, what bat Canbus, I think that's what it is, I had to know which model bike I had to order some HIDs because of it.
Ken
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18 Apr 2015
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Hi Ken,
A CANBUS system is a vehicle bus standard designed to allow microcontrollers and devices to communicate with each other in applications without a host computer. So with a bunch of different computers sharing information, you need to really know where the various computers are, what they do and the vulnerabilties. Just a change in voltage draw or a significant drop could shut part or all of the system down. Basically, you need proper training that I haven't had and also to use tools and aftermarket equipment designed to run with the CANBUS system. Most (perhaps all?) modern BMWs, Bombardier Spyders and some other bikes use it. However older Japanese bikes use only a single transistorised device known as a CDI unit or Ignition unit and you need only isolate that and you battery before doing any electrical work.
Hope that this helps.
Regards,
Shane
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20 Apr 2015
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Modifications Workshop
Thought I might give a sneak peak on the modification workshop. Here is an example of a ghetto mod that works better than the "write a cheque" path. I have used a drainage grate as a heat shield for a total cost of Australian $3.00. We will be looking at a lot more, from the inexpensive to the full across-the-counter solutions to hopefully point you in the right direction that suits you, your riding style, your destination and your budget.
Sanity on Two Wheels: Ghetto modification - Exhaust heat shield
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27 Apr 2015
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Rides around Boonah
The red roads are tarmac (in theory, some recent damage and road works have left Mt Lindsay Road with some gravel stretches)
The grey roads are gravel but graded.
The blue pen are dirt tracks some of the locals just love. They shared this knowledge over coffee and lemon cheese cake at Flavours Cafe in the heart of Boonah:
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29 Apr 2015
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VSM Adventure Ride & Information Weekend
Anyone riding up to HU Queensland at Boonah from down south and with some time to spare may want to check this out. Vince Strang is a legend in Suzuki off-road setups.
19th & 20th Sep 2015, Inverell. Link to more information:
DR650 News VSM Vince Strang Motorcycles
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3 May 2015
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I did the Carneys ck road last year on tiger 1050 with roD tyres, mate on a R100. More dirt orientated would love it. Think we headed nth from abt Old Koreelah to the Queen Mary Falls rd then tar to to the falls. Nice ride
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3 May 2015
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Payment
I paid for the event through the website but couldn't see how to book for 2. Do I have to make another bookings?
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Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...
2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.
"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)
Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.
Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.
Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!
What others say about HU...
"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia
"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK
"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia
"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA
"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada
"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa
"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia
"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany
Lots more comments here!
Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook
"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.
Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!
New to Horizons Unlimited?
New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!
Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.
Read more about Grant & Susan's story
Membership - help keep us going!
Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.
You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.
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helps answer the question - Why Go? Inspirational stories by veteran travellers Greg Frazier (5 times RTW), Peter and Kay Forwood (193 countries), Tiffany Coates (Mongolia Mayhem) and Rene Cormier (University of Gravel Roads).
Get Ready! covers planning, paperwork, medical and many other topics! "Inspirational and Awesome!" See the trailer here!
What stuff do I need - riding gear, clothing, camping gear, first aid kit, tires, maps and GPS? What don't I need? How do I pack it all in? Lots of opinions from over 150 travellers!
break down language barriers, overcome culture shock, ship the bike and deal with breakdowns and emergencies."Just makes me want to pack up and go!" See the trailer here!
Grant demystifies the black art of Tire Changing and Repair to help you STAY on the road! "Very informative and practical." See the trailer here!
Ladies on the Loose! For the first time ever, a motorcycle travel DVD made for women, by women! These intrepid women share their tips to help you plan your own motorcycle adventure. They also answer the women-only questions, and entertain you with amazing tales from the road! Presented by Lois Pryce, veteran solo traveller through South America and Africa and author of 'Lois on the Loose', and 'Red Tape and White Knuckles.'
Cotton or synth sweat-wicking t-shirts with the cool Horizons Unlimited graphic on the front and a snappy slogan (changing every year) on the back.
Show your route on your panniers. Great conversation starter when you meet people on the road!
Motorcycle and travel books to inspire and inform you!
The definitive guide to planning your motorcycle adventure! This insanely ambitious 2-year project has produced an informative and entertaining 5-part, 18 hour video series. "The ultimate round the world rider's how-to!" MCN UK.
HU Queensland 2015 Meeting - new date 24-27 Sep
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