Melbourne to Brisbane on the Rockster

dougman1

Part of the furniture
So next morning I was up early for a big day from Coonabarabran to Myrtleford.
Soon as I poked my head out the window, that plan was momentarily dashed.

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The 6 am out the door plan was in dissaray.

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The radar showed a big storm that would pass within 2 hours, so more strolling the streets of Coonabarabran was in order.
The Bakery was the only place open, so I ducked in for a coffee and a bun.

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No argument from me!

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I eventually hit the road and didn't stop until I saw a driver reviver caravan, so I pulled in for a cuppa and a biscuit.
Just as well as I was starting to see thing's, like a Frog riding a bicycle.

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One of the great old buildings that are still in service to the local community.
The township of Cabonne NSW

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dougman1

Part of the furniture
That evening we were dining out in Yakandandah,

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Time for a stroll around town.

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I didn't last too long before retiring for the evening
After a hearty breakfast I set off through the King Valley.
It was the last day of 2017 and I had a few hundred k to do before home.
The weather God's were smiling.
What a perfect day. :clap:

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And I arrived safely home in time to go out for a New Years dinner.

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The dream was alive and well, with a BMW shop right across the road.
I was just picking at my food.

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Ah Melbourne, it was good to be home.

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Total km's was just over 4100.
The Rockster was pretty good on fuel returning around 20 km per l.

I'd do it again in a heartbeat, just, not now!

Thanks for reading! :thumbs:
 

Squizzy

Long Timer
Hi Doug, good read. The 1150's are a great bike, effortless touring in top gear. Glad you had a great trip. Cheers Ian
 

Sir Francis

Displaced person
Thanks for posting up your holiday. :clap:

How huuuge was that Yack steak :wow:

And the double cheese burger :drool:

Couple of nights later I finally got into the Punkah Pub.

Gotta say the burgers are better at Yack :thumbs:
 

KingStrom

Long Timer
excellent report Doug. pity re the dodgy weather up north but I'm sure it will remain a memorable trip. Also that beemer of yours wouldn't even have broken into a sweat gobbling up the km's I reckon. Good touring machine for sure.
 
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