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Swan Reach Pub .

  • Winger
    Winger
    8 years ago

    Pretty short notice, but the weather looks good for Sunday ,and I'm keen to get out whilst the going's good. Weather permitting, going to start at the Tea Tree Gully pub car park around 10.00am - 10.30 and head off to Swan Reach via Mt. Pleasant and then Sedan and over the ferry to have lunch at the Swan Reach pub overlooking the river. Not booked, going to play it by ear. After lunch ,back to Mannum, jump the ferry back over ,then to Tungkillo, here you can cut across back to Birdwood or head down to Lobethal and Hahndorf to get back on the SE Freeway. Wanna ride?


     


  • Tim S.G.
    Tim S.G.
    8 years ago

    Stuck in Brisbane workng ..... But the next week end , ooogh yeah !

  • G T
    G T
    8 years ago

    Might join in at Mt Pleasant / Sedan or Swan Reach. Easier if you are planing a stop somewhere?

  • graz
    graz
    8 years ago

    Sorry mate no go. Going to be wobbling around the Clare Valley for the Gourmet weekend.

     

  • Roady
    Roady
    8 years ago
    Hey Winger, looks like a good ride (and weather). Have some fam staying over the weekend so I can't. Enjoy the ride.
  • Iron
    Iron
    8 years ago
    Long time no hear, hope every body is doing well. Work has been giving me kaos with burst mains all over town these past weeks.
    Would love to but its my only weekend off in the past 3 and the lawn mower wont start by it self. Have a safe ride catch up with you all soon.
  • Spook
    Spook
    8 years ago

    Dammit!...I'm committed as of this morning..................sad

  • 06 Softail
    06 Softail
    8 years ago

    Sorry Winger, won't be able to make it as bike is going to be off the road for at least a few months. Hopefully will catch up early spring time.

  • Soapbox2627
    Soapbox2627
    8 years ago
    Jezz Winger, these South Australians are hard to get out, you would think they had free grog and strippers
  • Winger
    Winger
    8 years ago

    Ah well, Soapy. Short notice I must admit I didn't expect too many to front. Be a good ride to put up later with a bit more notice. I'll put up a ride review after. 

  • ralphski
    ralphski
    8 years ago
    See you at the TTG pub carpark about 10.15, leaving at 10.30?
  • Winger
    Winger
    8 years ago

    10.30 it is. See you there mate. 

  • G T
    G T
    8 years ago

    Can't make it guys. Have a good one. 

  • Winger
    Winger
    8 years ago

    Some brilliant weather for us yesterday for the ride to the river. Bob & I caught up with Ralph at the Tea Tree Gully Hotel, without Steelo, because we didnt find out till later he'd picked up a nail in his back tyre which delayed his start. To his credit , we caught up with him at the Swan Reach pub just in time for lunch ( which was pretty bloody nice with a cold beer) Out through the twisties in Chain of Ponds ,up to Birdwood, Mt. Pleasant and first stop, the Cambrai Hotel for a frothy. Apparently the local footy club had held it's presentations there the night before and the poor old good natured publican had to open up for us. Interesting pub, with some interesting signs! Next stop Swan Reach, over the ferry to this magnificent spot perched atop the River Murray. As I said, the tucker was great, the beer was cold ,and Steelo fronted to make the numbers four for the ride home. Along the top of the cliffs over looking the river is a great ride. down to the ferry at Purnong to hop over west side again and the best part of the ride to Mannum. The scenery along here is stunning, and will be worth getting a bigger crew along one day to experience it. From Mannum, Ralphski split back to TTG, and Steelo took us the back way through Monarto to the freeway tip off at Callington. A great ride, some magnificent weather, and always great to catch up with any of the forum boys. Around 300 kays, so a tidy day out, and the reason why you love riding a Harley. Cheers, Wingers.





     

  • Roady
    Roady
    8 years ago
    Great weather over the weekend for it. That Swan Reach route you took looks/sounds like a good one. Will be keen to check out those roads. Nice pics.

    Steelo, how did you deal with the puncture? Call Harley assist (or similar)? or use a repair kit?
  • Tim S.G.
    Tim S.G.
    8 years ago

    Harley do a small compressor I bought for $50- . Plugs into the Harley charger cord thats connected to battery .

  • mickle
    mickle
    8 years ago
    Compressor and plugs are a must have on a long trip, my compressor is the size of your tobacco pouch China and will inflate more than one tyre.
  • graz
    graz
    8 years ago

    +1 on the compressor and plug kit. Have a small Rocky Creek Designs compressor. About $55