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When they are coming the other way be prepared for the wind blast. The big
flat fronted rigs give you a bigger nudge than the more streamlined long nose
rigs. It also depends on the wind direction believe it or not.

If the wind is blowing from the right to the left you will get a blast, if it is
blowing from the left to right you may not get anything.

They are all using UHF radio now and they like a chat.

Overtaking big rigs is a whole different ball game. There is no way I will try and
tell you how to do it. I will however go as far as to say watch out for the suction
as you go approach the cab, and beware of the bow wave they create as you
pass the front of them. Enough said.

My experience has shown that it is not a good idea to travel in very large
groups. Arriving at a servo on the Nullarbor with 20 bikes will mean that it will
take ages for everyone to refill, have a drink and get going again.

As I have already said this is a guide for those who those who are not used to
long distance riding and is not necessarily directed at those who are used to
reeling off 700 kilometres days one after the other.

Enjoy the trip, it is huge fun and is not hard to do as long as you take it easy,
take proper care of yourself, relax and enjoy the experience.

RIP Mike and Pauline

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