Good start. Hit Echuca 11.30 for early lunch. Also a chance to dispose of some Ballarat clothing. All good. This is where the sun is hiding.

Spent today packing, then repacking and loading the bike. She is filled to the brim with fuel and all systems are a go. A check of the weather for our 0800 launch will possibly be a slap in the face with a wet fish. However it appears as we head North things will pick up. Have 1kg of Vittoria Arabica blend coffee and a plunger on board so things won't be that bad. A quick ride on the bike indicates it weighs about the same as a dinosaur. But it handles OK. ...

Going through the electronics for the tankbag. I think she is going to be pretty full with the laptop/tablet, Gopro gear, chargers, batteries cameras etc. Took the beast to Hoppers Crossing BMW for the first service Friday only to be told it needs to come back for a computer update as their system does not have the new model program yet. So its another ride next week to get this done. But my new integrated BMW Nav 6 GPS unit should hit the desk on Monday so i...

Launch Date - 14th September 2015. Lots of bikes on the Western Hwy today - can't wait to get going !!!

Getting the finer things set up in preparation. Have just set up the Gopro mounts front and rear of the bike and will be riding her down to Hoppers Crossing BMW for its first service tomorrow. Have made up one of those foot plates for the infamous BMW sidestand which apparently sinks quite easily when a 270+ kg bike is leaning on it. Bigger footprint...Less lifting one big bike up. Tank bag is setup to charge all electrical items. Just a couple of minor thin...