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Even if there is a posted cargo cutoff, you may be able to get it on anyway...good luck!
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Missed the boat
Just got confirmation that I can't get an extension on the cut-off date so I'll be aiming for the first boat in September, never mind it gives me a bit more time to sort out the luggage on the bike. I think with this type of travel I have to maintain a mindset of not stressing the small stuff. I'm in the fortunate position of not having a time limit so these delays don't really concern me.
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Sailing schedule changed again
Toll has changed the schedule again, now looking at shipping on the 15th of September. I was just about to pull the trigger on booking my flight from Darwin to Dili but did a last minute check on the sailing schedule first. Oh well, I might get a fishing trip organised in Darwin while I'm waiting.
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Trying for the 17th now
Another change to the sailing schedule, fingers crossed it will go on or about the 17th. In Darwin now putting the final touches to the bike. Looking forward to getting started.
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Hey robtho,

Can you share the cost for shaping and whether you had to crate? What size bike?

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From reading other accounts in the shipping forums it seems you need 4 bikes to share a container to reduce the cost. My bike is very small so I just intended to ship it without packing.
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Yet another schedule change
Got my fingers crossed that the latest change will be the last. Now looking at shipping out on the 20th. The bike is sorted and I want to get this trip on the road. Been very fortunate to have free accommodation with friends here in Darwin.
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Got my fingers crossed that the latest change will be the last. Now looking at shipping out on the 20th. The bike is sorted and I want to get this trip on the road. Been very fortunate to have free accommodation with friends here in Darwin.
Thats a Postie Bike isn´t it? Love them! We have seen the Posty Ralley in Karijini NP, these bikes go everywhere. Great bike, great people.

Hmmm, as far as I remember most of them had knobby tires installed, maybe, don´t remember 100%, maybe not... anyway, would help in ETimor and Indonesia as well I guess... You will face a lot of dirt and maybe mud too...

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Yep, it's a Postie
Thanks for the comments and wishes. Looking forward to the dirt, I can probably change to knobbies later when these tyres wear out. I've done some dirt roads on the standard rubber and it handled ok, mud will be a challenge though.
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The bike looks good. Do you know when you will getting to Dili yet?
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I'm flying into Dili on September 24th. Bike was supposed to leave three weeks ago but constant delays set that back time and time again. I thought it had left on Saturday but just went down to Toll to check and it looks like it's now leaving tomorrow afternoon or evening.
To anyone else contemplating this route between Australia and Timor you will need to be VERY flexible with your time. It's now been 2 months since any freight went from Darwin to Dili with Toll.

Booked into Dili Backpackers for 3 days.
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Wish I had seen this earlier! Very interested in doing a similar trip. If anyone out there is looking for travel buddies, leaving from OZ, let me know. I'm in Canberra and getting my bike set up.

Also, please continue to post news from your travels, tips, etc!

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Oops
I was hoping to meet up with you while you were in Dili, but between work and my dodgy Internet connection I only get to look up this page about once a week.

Have a great trip
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Thanks for the interest.
I'm in Dili now, the bike is at least on a ship in Timor-Leste waters and I'll be starting the ride very soon so I guess it's time to move from here to a Ride Report.
I have an account on ADVRider and will be posting there. RR is called "Following the Front Wheel - Postie Bike Ride, if anyone wants to tune in.
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