Anyone use the Motorcycle Atlas

chameleon · Post by **chameleon** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 6:44 pm

That Hema one, and is it worth the money and the room it takes up? Or do we all just use a map when we travel :?:

mick_dundee · Post by **mick_dundee** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 6:46 pm

Only briefly seen it but t is worth the money I reckon and the room it takes up is bugger all. Peter Thoeming does a fair bit of motorcycle riding and writing and is good at his shit.

Barrabob · Post by **Barrabob** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 6:54 pm

All depends how far you are going and where for the highways and backroads its great but if you are crossing sydney for the first time you might want something with a bit more detail.

Yeh i bought a hema one and its a good size and worth packing.

Gosling1 · Post by **Gosling1** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 6:57 pm

mick_dundee wrote:.... Peter Thoeming does a fair bit of motorcycle riding and writing and is good at his shit.

Like him or hate him, "The Bear" is a touring legend, and I would love to get on the turps with him and discuss all those *good* roads - he has ridden 'em all........

hoffy · Post by **hoffy** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 7:02 pm

yeah I've got it.
Found it usefull when I went to ride the oxley. Thats all I needed as it has all the maps you need and info on the road itself and where the stops are etc. It looks to have about 50 top rides from around OZ.
Think I paid $40 or sumptin.
Well worth it if you leave town often.

chameleon · Post by **chameleon** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 7:44 pm

Say no more! I saw one briefly at the servo out country today, this young dude from SYD was touring around with it and said it was excellent but I thought I'd get some second opinions from the team here. I'll go and get one tomorrow and add it to the gearsack

Phil · Post by **Phil** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 7:53 pm

Gosling1 wrote:
mick_dundee wrote:.... Peter Thoeming does a fair bit of motorcycle riding and writing and is good at his shit.

Like him or hate him, "The Bear" is a touring legend, and I would love to get on the turps with him and discuss all those *good* roads - he has ridden 'em all........

we had him on the show, to say he's an interesting character is a huge understatement :wink:

owned a gpz750 turbo too :wink:

Phil · Post by **Phil** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 7:55 pm

forgot to mention, i've got one its great, fits nicely in the tank bag or outside pocket of the bag.

some of the maps could be a little more detailed tho

mick_dundee · Post by **mick_dundee** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 8:38 pm

Second edition with 100 maps has been out for a while now, figure i'll get one myself one day but gotta wait till i'm a bit more financial or I drink less, so the wait is the option

MickLC · Post by **MickLC** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 9:48 pm

Phil wrote:forgot to mention, i've got one its great, fits nicely in the tank bag or outside pocket of the bag.

some of the maps could be a little more detailed tho

I agree with that, mine used to fit in the old tank bag nicely.

ttc · Post by **ttc** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 9:51 pm

I just bought one.. looks brilliant

Stace · Post by **Stace** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 6:09 am

Yep, get one. I've had one for about 12 months and although they are a little large they are an awesome think to have, As i said they would be better a little smaller but then again if they were some of the detail would probably be lost.

Felix · Post by **Felix** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 2:49 pm

Miss Felix's dad had one in his camping shop...he gave it to us...good book I reckon. And a bargain :lol:

We have a larger touring atlas which helps us in planning our big trip...but we will take the small atlas on the actual trip.

chameleon · Post by **chameleon** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 3:21 pm

got the bastard! Now all I need is a grand or so and a month off work.

This is it. LIFESIZE, for those interested.

mrmina · Post by **mrmina** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 7:45 am

never heard of it.

would be interesting to have tho.