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[Brad]

Hi guys and gals , would be great if we could get more people to this event .
to this end , it would be good if some of the people that have done the event
could give some info on bikes , setup , things to look out for and race advice .
There is some good info at http://www.yilgarnrallye.com.au/pdf/Navigation_Guidebook.pdf

on the nav equ required

is available to buy new from http://www.touratech.com.au , www.vincestrangmotorcycles.com.au and i think Ballards and the manual map rollers .

this is a great event and is suitable for most quad riders as you can ride it like a trail or race for the podium either way its a ton of fun in some top country , with the road sections as well .

[Brad]

I will start , rode this year . first time and first nav event .

Rode a stock 2008 Ds450 can-am ( thanks to Mick and Colin )
only changes from standard as listed
missing air box lid , steering damper . and some of the teeth on the rear sprocket .Twist throttle
i added flex bars ( thanks Casey) , my MD map roller and ICO on a bar mount (thanks Predatory ) my 22x8x10 Klaws with locks to the rear ( with adapters from Predatory ) my 23x7x10 front tyres my nerf mounted fuel tanks ( thanks HGR )

things i dident need - Flex bars - were great but not required .
skinny rear wheels and tyres - i liked them but not required .
additional Fuel i had an extra 14 lt way to much , made the longest run on the main tank , just needed a top up .
MD map roller - was great and will use it next time , but some had the manual ones and did fine .

Things i would change -
personal bike setup a bit different , just for comfort .
would like to go a little faster on the straight easy bits .
Would like more talent , skill and daring for all the other bits .

this year 1/2 the field was standard bikes , and i thing they had just as much fun , i loved the event finished 4th and i had problems with the nav .
please pm me or add to this post if you want any info .

[chief94]

Good stuff Brad ,

For Condo you only need enough fuel for about 120klms most standard tanks on quads will do this or just a small tank extra tank with 4or 5ltrs of fuel . My quad also pretty much standard less the front fairing oil cooler and 23' rear wheels just to give alittle extra top end speed , I had larger tanks on the nurf bars this is just for testing for safari

[morgs240]

brad,
will be aiming to be there next year and hopefully brother and 1 more mate if i can get them interested enough thanks for the info so far i will be doing it on pretty stock suzuki ltr450 just got nerfs kill switch and a couple of other little things, would it be possible to do it easy enough with a manual mao roller as will probably ever only do this race or style of race once a year as funds dont allow me to travel every where and also what sought of stuff is required from support team is that basically meeting you at fuel stops etc and supplying more water food etc and if so is it accesable by 2 wheel drive car or do you need a 4wd to get to these fuel stops and any other info that you could think of
jason

[47industries]

It's good fun for the support crew as they get their own set of instructions of how to get to the fuel stops. 2 wheel drive car is fine, but leave the ferrari at home because they are mainly dirt roads.
The service crew pretty much set up on the side of the road before the rider gets there with drinks, food and fuel. Assuming you don't break anything, that is pretty much all they need, plus maybe some tyre plugs, but then again the rider would probably have them on them already. It is a great form of racing for the crew because they get to be more involved in the race itself than they would in any other form of racing.
Mick@47
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[cowchaser]

morgs240 wrote:

brad, will be aiming to be there next year and hopefully brother and 1 more mate if i can get them interested enough thanks for the info so far i will be doing it on pretty stock suzuki ltr450 just got nerfs kill switch and a couple of other little things, would it be possible to do it easy enough with a manual mao roller as will probably ever only do this race or style of race once a year as funds dont allow me to travel every where and also what sought of stuff is required from support team is that basically meeting you at fuel stops etc and supplying more water food etc and if so is it accesable by 2 wheel drive car or do you need a 4wd to get to these fuel stops and any other info that you could think of jason

Yeah man a manual roadbook will be fine also means you dont have to do and ugly wiring, dont forget though you will need a odometer of some sort though
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[Brad]

Hi Jason , as above ^^ for the most part , "cowboy"was there this year on a stock LTR , will see if i can find out how he mounted his map roller and what fuel he was carrying on the bike .

The trip meter is important , i have only used an ICO , but if any one has used a Vector or like can you let us know what you think as they are less than 1/2 the price .

As for service , if we can get a bunch of us we can work together and plan for breakdowns , recoveries that can make it hard to get to the next service point on time for the riders .

[Linc]

Brad wrote:

Hi Jason , as above ^^ for the most part , "cowboy"was there this year on a stock LTR , will see if i can find out how he mounted his map roller and what fuel he was carrying on the bike . The trip meter is important , i have only used an ICO , but if any one has used a Vector or like can you let us know what you think as they are less than 1/2 the price . As for service , if we can get a bunch of us we can work together and plan for breakdowns , recoveries that can make it hard to get to the next service point on time for the riders .

I used a TrailTech Vector in the Safari and thought it was great. The hand controller was easier to use and slimmer than my ICO so it fitted in with all the other stuff on the bars. I would the recomend the alloy protector.

[chief94]

I use both the vector and ico , i just find the ico easy to read while riding along .

So who thinks they may make it to Condo 2011 it would be great to see 20 plus Quads at this event some if anybody needs help or any info please pm so we can work it out and to get you out on your quad riding a great event

[John Mags]

I am working towards doing my first Condo. Sounds like a blast!
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[chief94]

John Mags wrote:

I am working towards doing my first Condo. Sounds like a blast!

Hope you can make it to condo on the big girl you would have a blast with the 850

[KFXMAN]

Hey just joined here but am hoping to make it to condo in 2011 as well.

will be my first event so should be a blast

[LONG & DIRTY]

[colo l'll be there for my 2nd tilt at the windmill . had a great time this year.r=cyan][/color]

[chief94]

KFXMAN wrote:

Hey just joined here but am hoping to make it to condo in 2011 as well. will be my first event so should be a blast

If you need any help with getting your quad set up or any questions answered just let me know

[KFXMAN]

chief94 wrote:

KFXMAN wrote: Hey just joined here but am hoping to make it to condo in 2011 as well. will be my first event so should be a blast If you need any help with getting your quad set up or any questions answered just let me know

Will Do, i've just been getting the motor freshened up in the Quad. Im good to go except for the Nav Equipment. More just wanting to know when entries open. The website just has 2010 info still at the moment

[LONG & DIRTY]

l hope if anyone hears when the entries open. they put them up. now l do have a ???? .can l buy somewhere .a handle bar -3way finger swicth.like the pro's use.

[John Mags]

Am looking forward to my first Condo. Should be a blast.
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[Linc]

LONG & DIRTY wrote:

.can l buy somewhere .a handle bar -3way finger swicth.like the pro's use.

.........a what?

[chief94]

LONG & DIRTY wrote:

l hope if anyone hears when the entries open. they put them up. now l do have a ???? .can l buy somewhere .a handle bar -3way finger swicth.like the pro's use.

CPW Safari Motorparts makes them call Don Mcgrath 0419717970
he has all the nav gear you require ; ie Map rollers , ICO, and the switches your after .