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I have never been to the Great Central Road in February but from the time of day and what I have read and a bit of common sense, I am sorry to say that it's not the best area to go. It will be so damned hot that you will be able to boil you eggs "inside" the helmut. Try looking south. Maybe Tasmania.

But then again there are people viewing this forum who may contradict what I say. Or come up with better ideas.

Best of luck

Phil

Yeah, I know it will be hot, but that isnt really a huge problem. I can prepare for that to a certain degree. Last year I rode my bike up north in the hot season, about 10000kms, 2000 of that on dirt roads. I really dont want my ride to be like a walk in the park, I want a bit of a challenge, as long as the roads are accessible.

Its just a bit of a mission trying to collate all the info required, history of road conditions in previous seasons, weather conditions, to plan my trip.

An ideal time to go to beautiful Tasmania!

I don't think you could carry enough water on your bike to keep hydrated in the summer climate.

Motherhen

I do appreciate the comments. Safety is the overiding concern of course, and that will be taken into account, to a point. Travelling on a motorbike is alot different than travelling in a car, there is only so much precautionary gear you can carry, so I guess it can be a fine line as to how much risk is acceptable, thats my take anyway. Im not trying to sound foolhardy, just realistic.

I do take as many precautions as possible in regards to not getting stuck in the middle of nowhere on my bike. My bike is well maintained, I carry as many spares and tools as practical, tube repairing/changing skills are up to scratch. If something happens to my bike that is beyond my skill level, well, not much I can do. In regards to my own safety, as I stated, I have done a reasonable amount of hot weather travel on the bike, alot of it was somewhat remote, and alot was dry, dusty and hot. I will do what I can to look after myself in regards to any kind of emergency.

To be honest, I personally think that from Perth to Uluru via GCR will be a piece of cake, enough stops along the GCR for me to not get into too much trouble. After Uluru, Im not sure where Im going, that will be based on where the wet weather is, and what road conditions are like. I know my limits as far as my ability on the bike, and a motorbikes limits. Wet/boggy/inundated roads are a no go on the bike obviously, so no chance of me getting stuck in that regard as I wont even attempt anything that is 50/50 or worse, but that will have to be sorted in the planning beforehand.

Like I said, Im not a cowboy, and dont want to be foolhardy, but yes, I like a challenge. And no, Tasmania isnt an option, Im not interested. I do love the hot, dry, remote stuff, its my sort of thing. If its too easy then the appeal is lost.