Is this going to be a 10:00 start next weekend? If so I my be tempted to join you lot. 
It's a long way to ride up from the sarff coast.
It's a long way to ride up from the sarff coast.
Hertfordshire Wombat Hunt - Sunday 19 March 2006
- Thread starter Greg Masters
- Start date
Apologies again for not being able to make the trial run,
Did any of you guys do it today on a GS?
Is it doable on one.
Jon
Did any of you guys do it today on a GS?
Is it doable on one.
Jon
Greg
Thanks for a great day, and for helping me kick start a very damp KTM.
Is it doable on a GS ?
Standon ford is nothing compared to the 'wet road' we went up which was about 0.5 km of river with holes in , one which the ktm submerged itself in!
Claggy mud in a couple of uphill sections had Phil with his TKC's spinning on the spot.
So of course it's doable on a GS
Thanks for a great day, and for helping me kick start a very damp KTM.
Is it doable on a GS ?
Standon ford is nothing compared to the 'wet road' we went up which was about 0.5 km of river with holes in , one which the ktm submerged itself in!
Claggy mud in a couple of uphill sections had Phil with his TKC's spinning on the spot.
So of course it's doable on a GS
Blue Sweeper said:Is this going to be a 10:00 start next weekend? If so I my be tempted to join you lot.
It's a long way to ride up from the sarff coast.
Roy, yes a 10.00hrs start from the BP Filling Station at the South Mimms Service Area.
If we know that you're definitely on your way, we'll wait (for a bit!!)
blues n twos said:
Jon, none of us were on GSs yesterday and, frankly, the going could be a bit 'soft' for the average GS. Roy should be OK on his HP2, but then he's on off-road tosser.
If you want to give it a go, that's fine by me. If you find it's all too much for your mount, you can always by-pass some of the lanes or bail out altogether.
Greg
ktm520 said:
This is that 'wet road':
One account says:
"I have to say that the photos on your site, and description, don't really do it justice after a rainy spell! I wish I'd had my camera with me to take some photos, but it was "much" wetter today. To give you an idea of how wet, the road was underwater all the way from the 'Y' junction at the northern end to the point at the southern end where the river diverts away from the road, a distance of nearly 1km. The depth varied from about 6" at the northern end to about 2 feet (not quite enough to cover a bicycle wheel) further south. Really very impressive, and great fun!
That pretty much sums it up!
Greg
One final thought:
Whatever bike you're coming on, bring with you whatever tools you need to remove the spark plug(s) and to remove whatever else you need to remove to access the spark plugs!
If you're coming on a 1200GS, get yourself off to Halford today!
Greg
Whatever bike you're coming on, bring with you whatever tools you need to remove the spark plug(s) and to remove whatever else you need to remove to access the spark plugs!
If you're coming on a 1200GS, get yourself off to Halford today!
Greg
Greg Masters said:One final thought:
Whatever bike you're coming on, bring with you whatever tools you need to remove the spark plug(s) and to remove whatever else you need to remove to access the spark plugs!
If you're coming on a 1200GS, get yourself off to Halford today!
Greg
Point taken
If anyone doubts how deep the water is, I've just removed a length of fishing line from my front wheel!
And when I opened the tool bag I found a marlin swimming inside!
Greg
And when I opened the tool bag I found a marlin swimming inside!
Greg
snoopy
Guest
One brave 1150GS'r will be giving it a go next weekend. Somebody bring a winch.
Is that DR a 400 or a 650 and what year? I'm still wanting one...
Is that DR a 400 or a 650 and what year? I'm still wanting one...
snoopy said:
That's Phil's DR-Z 400S.
Greg
snoopy
Guest
I want a go next weekend 
shrek 2
Guest
This looks like it is going to be fun is the wet road doable on a 1150 gsa with tkcs .
Marginal, but we'll wait for you!!shrek 2 said:This looks like it is going to be fun is the wet road doable on a 1150 gsa with tkcs .
Greg
snoopy
Guest
If I can get through it then TKC's can. Anyone fancy bringing some vaccum tube and I'll bring the cable ties?
shrek 2 said:This looks like it is going to be fun is the wet road doable on a 1150 gsa with tkcs .
I'd say you'll need to follow a pogo through - when I took my 1200 through I managed by keeping very close to the edges but still got caught out a couple of times - the potholes can get very deep and are unpredictable as the water is very murky (and this was when you could see *some* of the track between the "puddles")
snoopy
Guest
Nah I've got the same tyres as last time, those German things. Only rear is at half-life now.
On another note, I'll be a little more prudent in the planning this time, e.g tank at 1/3 capacity. Engine bars and cat are off too.
Here's to planning!
On another note, I'll be a little more prudent in the planning this time, e.g tank at 1/3 capacity. Engine bars and cat are off too.
Here's to planning!
Speggo
Registered user
Still planning to bring the 80GS with TKCs 'cos I haven't got a pogo.
Any 'must do's' regarding breathers, air filters, etc. as I haven't taken this one 'deep sea' yet?
If it proves to be too much, I'll settle for just taking the piccies.
Cheers
Steve
Any 'must do's' regarding breathers, air filters, etc. as I haven't taken this one 'deep sea' yet?
If it proves to be too much, I'll settle for just taking the piccies.
Cheers
Steve
You might be better off bringing one of your boats Steve.Speggo said:
Speggo said:
Steve
There are several fords on the Wombat Hunt. Most should give no problems for any bike.
However, the Standon ford (pictured above with Mr Reynolds on his DR-Z) is about 2 feet deep (the front wheel on a DR-Z has a 21" rim) and may be a liitle too deep for an airhead (even an oilhead for that matter), but there is an adjacent footpath enabling you to keep your toes dry.
More tricky might be the Furneux Pelham ford. When we've ridden it previously, it's been no more than puddles (OK, deep puddles!) like this:
However, on Saturday it was all rather wetter with the 'puddles' all being linked into a very long river that, in parts, was also around 2 feet deep (especially the part where Dave dropped his KTM!!).
More like this:
The trouble is that the water is too dirty to see how deep it is. That's why I suggest that everyone bring the tools needed to remove their spark plugs. If the worst occurs we simply whip out the plugs, churn the water out of the cylinders, dry the plugs (I carry a small blowlamp) and ride away.
However, as Clive suggests, by following a pogo through, you should be able to spot the deepest water before you take a bath.
Greg
