oldboyracer Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 The day started cold, very cold but not having ridden for a long time I was keen to go. Expecting it to get colder I even wore two pairs of socks , thermals ,t shirt ,jumper ,jacket and wet weathers over the top. The ride was not mine ,but I was invited as I have a reputation for ,shall we say , taking the vfr past where most people would. I acquired a set of 6th gen wheels and put some dual sport 60/40 tyres on . Let’s go. The plan was to ride out of Sydney and out to mudgee for the night using dirt roads where we could. I met with my mate who was on a bmw gs adventurer. First stop was Grey Gums Cafe for coffee . After coffee we headed for commission road which is 50 km of pretty good track with some sandy bits ( which I didn’t particularly like) and some rocky track which I had to pick good lines on due to ground clearance issues. It was challenging as originally I was going to find a second hand fairing to put on just in case ,but couldn’t find one before I left for the ride. Awesome scenery ,no other vehicles and a change from the tar. Weather was varied sun,wind,rain usually two at a time and once with all three. There were four gates to get through , each time we were hoping they were not locked , coming to the end ,we could see the main road ,it was 10 metres away ,the Gate had a chain and a lock , thankfully you could lift it over the post. once through the gate we read the sign “ road closed” maybe that should have been at the other end. Back on the tar the vfr felt surprisingly good on her new tyres , I think these might be my new “go to” tyres . I like dirt roads and I also like to play boy racer. They gripped very well and at no time did I have any heart in mouth moments. They seem to be a very good compromise. Accomodation at Mudgee was good with a garage for the bikes. Next morning we headed for hill end ,then home via Bucketty . Only around 50 km of dirt again with a few causeways with water , nothing the vfr can’t cope with. Once again my vfr proved itself admirably, I don’t think it’s every ones idea of fun but why limit yourself to the black top, with a multitude of tyres out there now good grip in all conditions can be had. Is it a dual sport , umm no , do I think it’s a dual sport ,no. Is it a capable touring motorcycle that can handle pretty much what ever you throw at it ,yes. I must say ,they do look good wherever they areare. IMG_0154.MOV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted August 26, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted August 26, 2020 "Road closed".... Isn't that Ozzie speak for "please come in"???? I can attest that V4's can go pretty much anywhere...... with -as you mention- a few 'heart in mouth" moments indeed.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Nice write-up and pix. Thanks for sharing! I imagine having a more versatile bike means having many more riding options, depending on where you live. As I've been bike shopping I did check out some adventure style bikes, including the BMW F750GS and R1200GS, but I don't really have much desire to go off-road, and in my area I don't know that there are many off-road route options anyway. Also, having ridden down a few gravel roads over the years, I think I'd be a little more comfortable on dirt. Not sand, but a nice packed dirt road would be okay. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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