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So we have a few takers for the 27th then.
Looks like we are going to Bathurst for Breakfast/Lunch

Steve or Craig, can you add the map link in for us.

the list thus far is.

Tricolore
Craigo
+1 for GF (name TBA)
MattyVas
Vince
Super = maybe
Nick = maybe
Bigiain
Big T
Richie
Mmick if the bike is up to it?
Andy
Rusty
Brett-Six95?
Jukie?
Betty?
Kursed?
Gianni?
Monsterdorf?
Ducmonrob?
Dannog

Who am I forgetting then!

just posted on other thread, I am out  :'(

Google Maps link for the Bathurst Breaky Run (http://tinyurl.com/6lj9on)

I'm in for sure and my missus will potentially be coming along on her new bike (http://www.flickr.com/photos/craigeaux/2773132363/in/set-72157606796605944/)

I'm going to do a recon run sometime this week to work out timings and gas info. I'll update this post with more details once I'm done.

oooh wow what a nice bike, cant wait to meet her finially another girl yes yes yes .

Like the Missus bike.........  [moto]   [thumbsup]

Nooice 696.
Let me know if you want/need company on the reccie run.
Unless you and the Girly are taking a "Romantic" ride out.
I could come out Tue/Wed/Thur next week.

I'm interested. I haven't introduced myself though.

Is there a secret hand shake that I have to learn or is the invitation open?

post in the oz monster introduction thread

Ummm, did I say I was going?

Let me check my work schedule  >:( and find out if I am or not working, otherwise I am in for my last bachelor ride. :'(

Well you didn't say but last time when i didn't put you down I got sent to the Head Masters Office...

That's OK. I just hope I'm not rostered to work. :P

I'm in, hopefully have a new chain by then  :)

There is interest, but .....

We have a late night the night before and the time it would take us (or me at least) to get to the start point would preclude us from attending anything early.

So if it is a breaky run, we probably wouldn't be able to make it.

Im in
rich

as usual, I'm a tentative maybe  [cheeky]

I'm keen to join in.

Did a recon run on this today: It's a pretty sweet run.. Getting to the top of Mount Panorama took about 2.5 hours from the Rouse Hill Caltex (@speedlimit+GST). Spent half an hour on top of the mountain doing laps (at the signposted speed limit of course). From there went down into Bathurst for something to eat and then off to the loop around the back of Tarana and Lake Lyall (this took about another 2.0 hours). Return trip from Lake Lyall via Great Western Highway was somewhat painful (half it felt like 40Km construction zones or school zones) to about Eastern Creek on the M4 took another hour and a bit. It may be better to avoid this altogether and return via Bells Line..

So with a larger group, I reckon round trip time would be about 7.5 hours including fuel stop and lunch.  You could probably shorten than somewhat by avoiding the Tarana run on return if there was time pressure.

I'll post updated maps and stuff shortly.
 

Dam 7.5 hours  :o may ass hurts already  :'(

7.5 hours is sort of a worst case scenario. I did it in about six hours all up; I'm just adding 1.5 hours for fuel stops for testastrettas and time for Andy's steak to cook ;).

It's seriously worth it for the Mount Panorama laps. They are painting all the walls and the track and surrounds are already being prepped for the V8 Supercar race. Those dudes have massive kahunas, the track is *way* tighter than it looks on TV. The Cutting, the Esses, and Forest Elbow are frikkin hairy, even at 60 Kms an hour.

Actually it's been ordered and cooking already.
It was an extra double rump am I correct, well done also.

Bring it on. The Saddle Box seat will keep my butt nicely warmed and massaged as I cruise.......   [moto]  [thumbsup]

Dam fuel stops are going to interrupt my little fantasy though....  [bang]  [bang]

Can ya fit a couple of litres in there to extend the range?

Was thinking of that Matty. Have Option 2 of the seat with an inbuilt fuel cell...   [thumbsup]

I might make 200km before filling up.....  [laugh]  [laugh]

It takes time to cook half a cow! I'm salivating already.
Looking forward to the ride.

Andy.

Yeah me too looking forward to getting out over the Mountains.

Proposed Route (http://tinyurl.com/3r7h2p)

Mapref     Section:                                                           Distance:                            Notes:

A -> B       Windsor Road Caltex -> Lithgow Servo                (99 Km)                              Gas for Testastrettas. Watch out for the final downhill run into Lithgow (tricky tightening ratio steep downhill left hander)
B -> C       Lithgow -> Mount Panorama                               (70 Km + laps  ;))                Potentially high  [leo] presence on the hwy between Lithgow and Bathurst.                         
C -> D       Mount Panorama -> Food/Servo                         (5 Km)                                Lot's of food choices. Gas for All
D -> G       Bathurst -> Lake Lyall via Tarana                        (50 Km)                              1.3 Km dirt section, sections of single subway road (ie single lane with dirt edges). Watch the nasty left hander over crest just prior to Lake Lyall (Big Yellow Left Hand arrow painted on Road).
G -> F       Lake Lyall -> Split                                              (30 Km)                              Route back down out of the mountains  from here depends on the where you want to come out (Windsor/Richmond side or Penrith/Great Western Hwy)


Matty: sorry this route doesn't include the Hawkesbury Lookout (it's sorta of on the way back, either that or you have to skip the best parts of Bells Line *up* the hill to get to it..). There a a gazillion other good photo opps though, especially at Mt Panorama or Lake Lyall.

Super TIB (or someone else that did the previous breaky run):  The way that I got to Lake Lyall via Tarana is almost all backroads from Bathurst.. I think it's a pretty neat run, but I'm unsure if you guys have a better way.


I am going to check tomorrow to ensure that they will not have closed public access to Mount Panorama next week in preparation for the race ('cause that would *seriously* take the fun out of it). I'll update with further info as it comes to hand.

I'm really looking forward to heading out on my first run with U guys. I drive over Bell's line of road all to the time to get to my parents property and always wanted to do it on 2 wheels.

Need to seriously watch out for the blue lights between lithgow and bathurst. At that time of the day when we'll be travelling, they'll be sure to have radar traps on it. Bells line of road is usually very clear of the fuzz so we should be able to get into the twisties bits around Mount Tomah. It'll be awesome hitting the throttle on the apex as you head up these hills.  ;D

Just warning you all as I think Craigo said, the Bathurst 1000 is held on the 9th-12th October.

You "may" be OK with going around the track, but I'm not too sure how long out from the race that they start setting up.  :-\

They are already setting the track up (painting the track walls, planting and watering grass, grooming the kitty litter etc).  I just spoke to Bathurst Police and they advised that they close the track to the public on the Tuesday prior to the race, so we *should* be fine.  [moto]

Based on discussion with some of the folks at Ducati Concourse on Sunday, a 9:00 departure seemed to be the general consensus. This allows plenty of time for the Coasties (north and south) to make their way out west to the Rouse Hill Caltex.

I'm thinking the timing will go something like this:

depart Caltex Rouse Hill                                                                   Depart 9:00.
Arrive Mount Panorama                                                                   12:00  (many will arrive a little earlier than this, 12:00 should ample time for the tail and sweeper to get there).
Photos/Laps  Mt Panorama                                                               Depart 12:30pm. 
Lunch in Bathurst Main St                                                                 Depart 1:00pm. (short lunches are better imo, i'd rather be riding)
Fuel at Bathurst Caltex                                                                     Depart 1:15pm.
Lake Lyall Loop                                                                                Depart Lake Lyall Dam viewing area 2:30pm.
Back over the mountains                                                                   This should take about an hour and a bit, contingent on traffic on Great Western Highway, expect to be riding past Eastern Creek at ~4:00pm. Depending on where you want to end up (northside or southside), it may be worth crossing back over to bells line and   coming down that way.

If return time is an issue, you can simply skip the Lake Lyall Loop section and save yourself about 45mins-1hour by returning via the expressway to Lithgow.

Does this sound OK to everyone? Any questions or suggestions let me know and I'll see what I can do!

Sounds bloody good to me..... I'm in for the whole day...  [thumbsup]

NO curfew for me on Saturday...  [moto]  [clap]

See you all on Saturday.....  ;D

Me too, I even get to sleep in .... I thought it may have been a bit earlier start but if more are coming the better.

OK, where can I meet up?

How about at the Shell servo @ Clarendon opposite the RAAF Base on Windsor Richmond Rd?

I guess you'd take no more than 30min to get their from Rouse Hill - that means I need to get out of bed NLT 0920  :)

Rouse Hill.


..... ya slack arse.

PM me your phone number dude and I'll call as we are leaving Rouse Hill. It shouldn't take us longer than 20 mins to get to Richmond. If you wait on the left near Richmond Airbase, you'll definitely hear us coming and you can just join up as we ride past. 

Hi Guys\put me on hold, may be going to brisbane for work sat and sun night  [bang] :'(
I will keep you updated
rich

I will also be there with new tyres so everyone keep an eye on their arses

After see Jukie ride last weekend on "old" tyres.....  :o

Be worried with her on "new" ones on her 240mph 620....  [moto]  ;D

You were worried! I was the one in front who was slowing her up.  [cheeky]

I'll have to make sure I keep looking in the mirrors to let her go by. It a lot harder than it sounds a all I can see in my mirror are my elbows. but hey that what duc mirrors are for right! [laugh]

As you may or may not know, I'm out. (working)

Have a great day everyone, find out where you are going to stop for lunch so Andy can call ahead and have his cow ready for when he gets there.  ;)

You've obviously been working too much and haven't heard .... Andy is now a Vegan!

There goes the beef industry.  [cheeky]

Hindus are rejoicing the world over.

Vegan???? (screams and leaps out the window)

MMMMMMM bacon  [bacon]

now it is mine to to chase Raggy anne and Andy

New tires Jukie, you're gonna be on fire.
What-c-ya gettin'

Michelin Pilot Powers

You'll love'em.
Many of us have them and they are tops baby.  [thumbsup]

+1000 Great treads.......

You might be able to keep up now.....  [cheeky]  [cheeky]

PS: Waxed today Jukie so no wind drag on Saturday....  [moto]

waxed today too we must think alike in that respect

dammit I have a 'girlfriend orientated weekend' thanks to my entirely 'bike orientated weekend' I had last week with a big ride on fri / sat then concourse on sunday hahahaha... if only she would pillion. sigh.

Fixed it for ya.

hahaha good luck. I am apparently living at deaths door everytime I ride.

oh noes! hide! Life's coming to get me!  [drink]

with comments like that I know why your 'kursed'

For us meat eating Southerners who would like to travel over to Rouse Hill together we can meet in the rear carpark of Vabys  Beverly Hills around 7.30ish for an 8am departure.

Andy

Im out :(

Got to try and get this trailer finished for Monday,Have a good day and ride safe [thumbsup]

Once again im sure Matty will capture the moment,May even get a vid out of Big T [cheeky]


Have Fun   [moto] [moto] [moto]

You know we'll miss you.
I'll be there to help tomorrow, hope I do some good and not just get in the way.

As long as your not colour blinde Matty  ;D

No Red is Ducati, Black is Ducati, White is Ducati and Green = GO.....

.... and yellow was Ducati. While following Dannog & Jukie the other day (both yellow) I found myself thinking that (pearl) white is the new yellow.

I lov that new pearl white especially on a red frame. check this out.
(http://bp1.blogger.com/_JVTH0ovxaFY/RyI3TowjoCI/AAAAAAAAAPg/C5_XCNvTVCE/s320/261007.jpg)

My rear tyre was shagged and won't last a trip to Bathurst, let alone a track day Monday.

So I put my bike in the get new tyres today.  Awesome. Pilot Powers. I was excited... until...

I get a call about 12:30. It was the workshop. A massive crane or something has fallen over onto the building next to where the bike workshop is*. The whole building has been evacuated, my bike is currently sitting on blocks, with the wheels off, with the new tyres half fitted to the rims. The police and firies won't let anyone into the building (even to just drag the bike and the wheels out).   

Depending on how long it takes to get the crane back up (and they need a *bigger* crane to do that) and ensure  the area is safe etc, I might not even get my bike back today. And the workshop is closed Sat/Sun. So the earliest I will see it is may be Monday mid morning...

So I may be out of Bathurst *and* out of the track day... Murphy is a bastard.




*not sure if anyone was injured. I hope not because it makes my sooking about not having my bike look weak.

Holy SHITE! I just heard that on the radio, no one was hurt apparently. ( I think  ??? )

Bad luck for the weekend. Might be someone is trying to tell you something.  ;)

Sorry to hear that Craig, for all concerned.

Wouldn't have thought it would be too much of an issue to lift the crane (depending on how big it is) .... but time is no longer on your side. The biggest issue will be the make-safe - but if it hasn't touched 'your' building it could be OK.

..... and I s'pose they clock off early on Fridays.

How does Steph feel about having a big lump of a pillion tomorrow  ;D should slow her down enough for me to keep up.

Gah! Looks like I am definitely out. Just went down and had a chat with the coppers on point duty, they reckon that it could be A WEEK before they can dismantle the crane. They are bringing in some uber 450t crane from Newcastle this weekend and once that is in place they can start CUTTING UP the fallen crane. But the crane can't leave Newcastle till after peak hour because it's too big or something. The chick from the bike shop reckons it maybe earlier than that, but definitely not prior to Monday.  [bang]

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3138/2889495122_509e0ef91b.jpg)


Looks like it's off to the pub for me.. [drink]

I'll put up the map with the locations and stuff later this arvo. To be honest it's pretty much just a matter of following signs for the most part ;). I'm pretty certain Steph is till going (Betty, I would make a very_bad_passenger) along with Cam (one of her monstered workmates). They have done the route with me recently, so they should be able to sweep and at least and pick up the stragglers. Steph is out now as well.


BTW anyone wanna go to Eastern Creek for a track day on Monday for free? I'd rather someone take advantage of it than just lose the money.. :(

Well that just sucks all round.
Cause I'm out also.
Going to help Vince finish the trailer for Monday.
So really sorry to leave you all without my company or camera.
I know it will be a great day the sky looks like it will be very nice to you all.

cheers
Matty

guess this means you don't need a lift on monday!!!

make the beast with two backs IT!

I don't own leathers!

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK! Otherwise I would go! FAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



DAMMIT!  >:(

But then again, my front tyres rooted so I couldn't go anyway.  >:( >:(

Hey super you can hire leathers at the track and the tires are cheap to i also have a discount coupon  [thumbsup]

Get back to you in a jiffy.  ;)

On second thought, no, I am not able to do it. I'm working all day tomorrow, so won't be able to get around to getting a noo tyre, and the pending nuptials next Friday are  a bit of a strain on the hip pocket nerve.  :-\

Thanks for the offer  [thumbsup]. I'm not really sure I wanna take my bike on the track anyway. She has to get me to work everyday and if I hurt her on the track, she not insured so no track days on my daily rider.  :-[

People, I'm out as well, tho come to think of it, I was never really in....  :(

Got study and family commitments that I need to take care of - safe ride everybody and I'll be looking forward to the next one.

So who does that leave?

Betty and Jukie, and as far as i know Trev, Andy, Danno ????

Yep I'm definitely in...... See you all at Rouse Hill....  [thumbsup]

Have a good ride everyone, looks like it's going to be a beautiful day.  [thumbsup]

Excellent ride today for those that didn't wuss out (you know who you are!).

Now I'd better clean my bike as the chain is dirty and my front wheel has dust on it!

We even did some "dirt road"  :)

OK phase 1 of clean complete - now where did I put Mr Sheen?

Glad you all had a good day, how was the laps of the Mountain?
Any of the local  [leo] to spoil the fun.
Had a full day helping Vince finish the trailer. She's all done now, ready for loading tomorrow and the track Monday.

Now go find that Mr Sheen Mick and give the chain the once over.

Snaps anyone, I'm sure Big T has taken some.

Thanks for the pics Big T.
Sorry there wasn't more of us there this time, a bit poor this time round.
More of us out for the next gathering.

The pics of today are up. Was a great day with the "Dirty Half Dozen" (6 of us)......

Great riding weather...
Some fast and furious twisties..... (at legal speeds of course).....
No  [leo] .....
Andy got his cow for lunch.... (great country pub lunch).....
Jukie had a hangover... (As per normal)..... Ooohh and don't mention the Lyell Lake corner stop.... (you feeling better Jukie????)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/26503291@N03/sets/72157607536434383/with/2892124550/

PS: Yep we all rode in the dirt..... My Duke is dirty..... Tooth brush out tomorrow....  ;D

Glad to hear you guys had a good time. It looked like it would have been an awesome day to be out on a bike. lol at Jukie hangover shot.  I forgot to mention that there was about 1km of dirt in one of the sections near Tarana :)




My bike is still frikking trapped under the crane. sigh.   :'(

DMF goes International......

Hey check this site out....    "The Best Vehicles in The World (Invite Only)"

Got an invite to add one of the pics from the Bathurst ride......

http://www.flickr.com/groups/628750@N22/pool/with/2892899424/

Check this Ducati chick out.... Anybody know her??????  On second thoughts thats not a Ducati..... But nice pics...

This is her Flickr page....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/aussiebikerchic/576406441/in/pool-628750@N22

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1142/576406441_45d1fbcb88.jpg?v=0)

Like to thank all that came and for putting up with me and my friend hangover. As you can see i have now fixed my little issue i had. thank you to Andy for my escort to my brother place cheers Andy.

great pix big t , jukie i like what youve donr with your hair  ;D

..... some dirtier than others.

Thanks for the ride everyone. A few things of note:

. approx 500kms for us and we finished up about 100km from home
. only one of us was shit-scared coming down through the top of the mountain (and yes it was me)
. don't like dirt roads
. if you think you are over a hangover, don't ride a bumpy road with stiff suspension ... motion sickness with a helmet on is not good
. when that time of the day arrives when you have to kneel and pray to mecca, don't leave your helmet on your seat ... they explode on impact
. riding without a visor is not good
. when your S4RT runs out of petrol on the test ride around the block ... it is a sign of things to come
. agee with Andy that the trip up the back of Mt. Vic is great fun ... two lanes each way, divided road with lots of twists - all roads should be like that
. Andy got some road kill on the way home ... and he was eyeing off a woolly mammoth off in the paddock, obviously starting to feel a bit peckish after lunch

yes i actually have had it cut, i was just too tired and with hangover to take my helmet off, too much of  [wine] and ended up doing  [puke]

Thanks all, had a great outing and looking forward to the next one.

Bells line of road was probably even better coming home than it was in heading west.

Trev., I missed you when you turned off on Windsor Rd. Turned around to see you weren't there but clearly you had enough go juice to get home.