Forgot to mention on the first night while the others went shopping, Damien and I spent some time on his recalcitrant fuse blowing BMW trying to get the indicators and stop light working. Lots of bits dis-connected and re-connected, wires parted and peered under - Hmmm.
Finally something changed - we could now blow a 10amp fuse quicker than a 7.5amp fuse - Fark! We decided to quit while we were still behind
So day 2 for the four started for me with a walk along the beach. Just like being on holiday i thought. When I got back the African twins had arrived. I met Tony and said G'Day to the Loose Cannon.
Geoff and his trusty GPS plus notes led the team away agian.
Pete rode his africa Twin like he was on a dirt bike, a Brapp here, a Blatt there, good fun to be around but sometimes a bit nervy - where the hell is he now. A steady throttle is not on Petes itinerary and his rorty good sounding exhaust note confirmed.
Serge's exhaust note was nice and fruity as well, when they were nearby my Acropovic was a bit of a waste of money.
Stanley and the Nut rocky outcrop had some good memories for me with Helen. We spent a week free camping on the beach at the base of the Nut, really good memories.
We were there at the outbreak of the GFC and were treated to a coach load of glum Yanks stuck on a pre paid holiday they could not get out of. They knew they were going back to gloom and doom. Helen and I had a good laugh for them.
So on to the North West corner of The Cattle Isle and the wind farm. Tick the box and head back down the same quiet road. Pete, Tony and i decided to test the wind efficancy of our bikes with bags. Top gear acceleration was down a bit on the Tracer and there was a bit of a shimmy developing as we rolled off the throttles. So that's why there's a sticker inside the panniers saying "Do not exceed 1@0 with panniers fitted" Point taken - but had to test.
The farmers here about's were keen to make sure visitors were "immersed" in the vibe of The Cattle isle and had provided a free cattle poo spray. Most of the spray went on the paddock but we all got to share. Lovely, so thought full.
Food and drinks shopping with Damien's and Tony's soft pannier bags being very co-operative accepting extras by just un-rolling the top, filling and rolling back down to seal. Good gear.
Pete and crew rustled up some decent burgers to soak up some red and after another 400 plus day the bed felt good.