Ducati Monster Forum

We seem to have a few people who are up for some Mid week Madness in Sydney-town
and able to get out for a spin when less weekend drivers are about.

I thought I'd throw this up for those who might be thinking of heading out and want some company.
So if you're in the mood and have the time post it up and see who might come out of the wood work.

i do sometimes have a morning, afternoon or a whole day off during the week, so i keep an eye out.

Im up for weekday rides...

Very peaceful riding on empty roads while everyone else is working

  When I get my license back... in July... I will have a lot of ducatitime to make up... and a free week about every month for midweek rides. 

Good idea [thumbsup]

But i doubt the roads will be peacefull.
more trucks/and road workers about plus school zone times to watch and crazy Mum's  only focused on picking up little johnny.

Rob, Crazy Mum's are only little obstacles. I should know. I am a Crazy Mum and I am also a little obstacle.  [laugh] [laugh] ;D

mmmmmmm, mmmiiiidddd wwweeeeeeeeeekkkkkk....

As of next week I will be available on Monday or Tuesday's for Monster shenanigans
oh and still on a Monster Rob so you cant get rid of me yet ;D

Great there's a few of us then who know the boss well enough, so lets go and have some fun.  [moto]

depending on the day, my boss is sometimes flexible to let me out as well... ;D

I will be riding up from Bateman's Bay tomorrow (Wednesday) 28th.

Planning on riding to Braidwood, almost Golburn, Mac pass then into Sydney (hopefully with an escort!).  Matty and Mostro900 (any many others) have my contact details if anyone wants to join me somewhere. (I have very limited computer access at the moment.)

Planning on meeting you at Robinson Pie Shop which is at the top of Mac Pass.
Will have a possy with me.

Cool (and I hope it will be this time  [roll] bike got to 150oC! last week riding through city  :o) will txt my progress throughout the day.

I will be apart of Mattys possy...

Going to meet Heather at Robbo Pie shop.
Meeting at Kirrawee Shell Servo on the Princes Hwy at 10am to be at the Pie shop for 12 noon.

Thanks  for the escort Matty & Marty.  Mac pass was much better this time.

Except for the last part, i loved yesterday! i had so much fun...

going to the warriors tomorrow morning; if anyone feels like a ride ...............

What time are you leaving?

doesn't matter ... after 9 when school zones finish but i'm not fussed

Shall I meet you at Mecca then?
Or should we meet on Willoughby Road opposite the German car shop, cause I know that's the way you like to go up there.

It's school holidays.... No school zones tomorrow.
Have fun fellas.

I may be testing out my new Rizoma rearsets tomorrow. I will keep an eye out for you. Although, having never met you Melvin, I don't quite know what to look for.  ???

surely you could recognise the bike....... after all, it's a plain-jane-bone-stock monster (like all of ours!)  [cheeky]

Check out Melvins signature line - it has a link to his flickr photo account...

Thanks Goldie.  [thumbsup]

Yep it's stock as a rock, got nothin' on it at all.....  [cheeky] [cheeky]

I think that's my bike you are thinking of Matty.   [roll] [laugh]

Like those new rearsets, eh.

You are no different to those other 695 owners ... the amount of work Suzy and Dez have put in recently you might think they are suffering from 'little dog' syndrome [cheeky] [laugh]

im a weekend worker, so im always off on monday and tuesdays and happy for a ride!! im in the shire, but anyone riding on a mon-tues let me know!! :D

Cheers Clint

sorry to jack (again), what are those silver/black bars/grips that both Melvin and Dockstrada have?

Cakeman, if they told you, then they would have to kill you mate........ ;D ;D ;D

Had a look around, looks like its Rizomas :)



Should i have not said that out loud.......  ;D

Go straight to the top of the class.....Rizomas they are i would say......the genuine article...
Shopping tomorrow are we...????????????/      [cheeky]

but you know Matty and i will be......few minutes behind him
we're leaving city @ 9.30 so we shall be @ warriors by 10.30 ... or earlier  [evil]  than we probably will do the there n' back run up the twisties and back to Sydney

Ahhh, weather still looks rubbish.  [thumbsdown]

May leave test ride for another day. Just can't be bothered getting wet.  :(

Cheers.  :'(

Possibly, looking for some rizoma rear sets as well, carpimoto has them for $650 delivered opposed to bikcraft in oz for $800. Would prefer to get them from an aussie... maybe a discount might be in order (because if te strong dollar....... or weak os currencies... however you want to look at it)

Plus the In Laws just flew in so need to keep myself as busy as possibile :)

I bought my Rizoma Rearsets from the US. Heaps cheaper and delivery was free.

The only problem was that the rearsets were not "fully adjustable" with the Termi High Mounts. We were able to get a full refund if we wanted, but George opted to do some mods to the exhaust instead to get them to adjust properly.

Thanks George, you did a brilliant job. Love the Rizomas !!!!!!! :-*

Do you remember where in the us you got them from? Caprimoto is Italian and I hear they take forever for delivery even though delivery is 70 euros!

you've missed out on a fantastic day. it was dry, warm, no traffic and no  [leo]
great ride !


ps
i'm happy to the same tomorrow if anyone is interested

Just have a poke around Cakeman.
The best place to start is usually with the board sponsors.

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Then there is also Carbon-Imports who has just got nice Metaltech jobies.

Oh and back on thread, yep it was a great morning out.
I must say though I had trouble keeping up with Melvin, he obviously loves his Pilot Pures more than me.
Think I might ditch them sooner rather than latter.

Brian you wanna try them out?

Yes, bad call on my behalf  [bang]. Even got hassled by my brother who called me "Soft".
Went shopping instead.  [roll]
Glad you enjoyed it though.  [thumbsup]

Woops.........going are they Matty..?   Am leaning here to the Conti's i think......mmmmmaybe..
What will you replace them with...?

Tried and true. Supercorsa Pro's

Cmon Matty. I remember mmick riding the edge off those shitty scary tires on the M900 all those years ago. Surely it's not the tyres.... Maybe you just had an off day (and Melvin had an on fire day!)

well, than a decisions will have to be made as "A total of four options are available from both front and rear. The versatile range gives the Pirelli rider 16 unique tire combinations suitable for almost any track"


 

Yeah maybe I was having an off day. It is easier to blame your equipment though isn't it  ;)
Still he was on fire, though when we were on the way back up the hill to PITS from the Bridge there was no getting away.

Just enjoy your bike Matty, and the company....... [thumbsup].......I have a strong feeling though that you will never be happy till you throw Corsa's back on......

Talking about being happy. I missed the nice "Mid week madness Sydney rides" in the sunshine and went out today in the rain instead. Braved the rain just to test out my new Rizoma Rearsets. Wow, what a difference they make. Puts me in a heaps better riding position. They work beautifully. I  highly recommend them.

Why didn't I do this sooner?  [roll] :-\

I have learnt a valuable lesson here. Bling Is In !!!!!  [thumbsup] [moto] ;D [bow_down] [drool]

YEAH!!!

I knew you would understand Roxy !!  [moto] [thumbsup] [bow_down]

Let me know then when you ditch them Matty.....much tread left......?   Price......?

i will go for a quick spin to Warriors and on to the "sound off" on friday leaving city around 9.30
only there and back, no stopping. it takes 2.5 hrs from the city; if anyone wants to join me..........

This Friday ?

Yeah, i'm free for a ride.  ;D

Yes, this friday, 22.10 .... if its dry I will go for a quick ride to the warriors


PS
weather forecast: sunny, 24C  [thumbsup]  so warriors it is

+2.

Sounds like a plan ... well sorta ... time and place?

Well, you kinda live there so its only a question of city folks getting to warriors
I'm thinking of having a coffee @ Mecca 9am and leaving city 9.30....arriving warriors around 10.30

We'll see how we go, may see you there.

I'm a definite maybe.

Not a bad turn out was it ... 7 of us all up.

Nice to catch up with you all and go for a little ride. Definitely envious of those that have the opportunity for some regular mid-week madness.

 [thumbsup]
Nice little turn out... Think I should say "Stuff it" and come and do this sort of thing more often.. Great for the sanity. (and not TOO much work piled up, which is probably just luck).

Great morning.. Absolutely PERFECT weather.
Even Nugget's fuel incident (ran out on the way up the hill to PITS) couldn't put a dampener on it  [thumbsup]

Definitely envious of those that can get away with doing this sort of thing regularly.

Glad to see you all had a good day and from were i am a thunder storm is heading out that way this arvo.
And my heart dropped after lunch when i heard on the central coast FM radio that all i can get were i am a bike hit the armco at Mooney mooney creek and is in 3 pieces.
 and the rider critical :'(
So it appears no OZ mos were involved :)

tops day  [thumbsup]
been nice to see you, guys

LOL - ah yes that fuel incident  [bang] - that's why i'm the nugget head! CHEERS Mr Wells (pass on your number mate)- I owe you a few beers I would say  [laugh]

Yeh, what a top day Re: Brooklyn/warriers ride - It doesn't get much better than that despite my brief fuel mishap - Thanks for riding up with me Melvin. It's great to get some feedback on the way the new bike is running.

That accident - passed on by - quite a mess - bike squished into road rail - a stark reminder of the fragilities when riding - it was a group of riders in fact

Can't quite remember all names - Nick, Jukie, Signora, Mark... Thanks for the chat - hope to see you all soon - with a full tank of fuel - somehow I don't think I will ever live that down.

Nuggethead  [thumbsup]

Sounds like a tops way to spend a Friday.
Shame I had to work.

May I ask did anyone snap a pic at all?
Anyone, Bueller, Bueller...........

Thanks for a great morning everyone. Melvin, Wells and Nuggethead, it was nice to meet you. Jukie and Betty, always nice to catch up. Had a great ride home and Nickati even had time to pop into work, which makes him happy.  [roll]

Cheers guys and let's do it again soon.  [thumbsup]

Oh, and Melvin, don't forget your promise!  [evil]

Ciao, Signora. ;D

Hope the poor rider in the accident recovers OK.  Very sad.  :'( 

Matty - not of the greatest quality, however check link below - mines the S2R800 white stripe.

http://picasaweb.google.com.au/iyensch/MotorcycleDiaries# (http://picasaweb.google.com.au/iyensch/MotorcycleDiaries#)

Nugget Head

Nice photos. Reminds me that I have to put my new mirrors on. Only bought them six months ago.  [roll]

how could i .... they're ready and they are spectacular  [evil]

I'll be the judge of that!  ;)

Thanks to all top ride, great weather.
Always nice to meet new people & catch up with the Oldies (Jukie)----------- did I think that or type it ????  ;D ;D ;D

Jukie  :-*

I always enjoy a day when you have to put fuel in twice !!

Yes thanks guys for the ride and for you too old GEORGE [laugh]

Didn't want to mention it without knowing any details.

Must have happened just after we headed down in the morning, road was partially closed when we went for a 'run' ... everything was cleared up by the time we were headed home.

Talk around the cafe was that two of them (group of about five) had gone down. Hopefully there is no worse news to follow.

Considering going for a run tomorrow morning if anyone's interested?
I have to be at Terrey Hills by 11 but keen before then.  [thumbsup]

Thursday 9th December

Nickati's minions need to do some repairs on my work truck so ratherthan sit in the waiting room all day will be doing a ride while they work  [thumbsup]

tentative plan

head up old road, wollombi, broke , topend twisties of the putty and then back the same way stopping for lunch somewhere

Mobil/7-11 Berowra for say 830 depart ?

any takers ?

cakeman ? matty ?

any other part time workers ???

Would love to mate, but i have a crazy few weeks until xmas. if anything changes ill let you know

Sorry two jobs on for the 9th.

   Hi All.
 On Wednesday 8th I need to meet up with relatives in Forster, so I was planning to leave early. . . ish on Tues, up Bells Line to Lithgow then via Bylong Valley Way and Bucketts Way to Nabiac and Forster. Return to Sydney on Thursday probably via the same route. Anyone interested in some or even all of this little jaunt is wellcome to get in touch. Bells Line 4 times in a week, yoo-hoo ! plus I got to say, I'm a little bit excited about Bylong, having read all about it on the DMF.    cheers Steve                     
   

Hmn memories of the bumpy Bucketts hope they've fixed it (still better than the hwy, just a good suspension workout).  Would adding the Oxley Hwy be just too much of a good thing?

rendan

this is a nice little side trip depending on where you are going

not too far from forster  a little detour through wooton

http://www.whereis.com/nsw/forster?id=125027B6FEE815 (http://www.whereis.com/nsw/forster?id=125027B6FEE815)

mmm nice squiggly bits and a very nice detour if you are going along the pac hwy

its the old highway , no traffic and nice high speed sweepers

I've never ridden the Oxley so I might do that,would you rate it highly? (there's never too much of a good thing)

Never realised that existed,probably cause I would always go via the Lakes Way. Thanks, I will check it out one day, probably not this time though.

Yes I do rate it highly.  As will a few others on here.
I haven't worn this photo out yet have I?  [roll]  Taken on my roadtrip back in April this year.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4868086561_e7a67d7b65.jpg)

Ahh yes, a picture is worth a thousand word's.

oxlet is brilliant , enough to keep everyone happy

on the port side of gingers its 25/35's tight stuff

on the other side west side its 45/55's open sweepers , my favourite :)

oxley from syd is a nice 3 day ride , 1 to get there, 1 to ride it and then another home

  Thanks Heather, I owe you one, thats a great ride. Went up Thunderbolts Way to Walcha,then down the Oxley. When I hit the flats, I turned around and went back up to Gingers Creek cafe, had a cuppa and did it again. Suuperrrb stretch of road,
                                  cheers  Steve

Cant wait to do it mid/late jan. I might do it over 4 days, cause i need the one night booze up :)

i warned you the other day ;)

i had a great ride today , old road, wollombi , broke , halfway house

and then back again :)

no cops , no traffic , no rain  [thumbsup]

 

Highly rate the Oxley. Did it earlier in the year as an overnighter to Gingers Creek and back.

  Yes,and I heeded that warning ! [thumbsup]  thanks
 Heading back tomorrow, Buckets way then Dungog, Gresford and and probably Putty rd. Its a tough life eh. 

Thinking of going for a ride tomorrow (monday 20). Bells Line to Lithgow,Bylong Valley then home via Putty if anyone is interested. A long but rewarding day. :)
 

Would love to join you Steve but am snowed under for this week........ [thumbsdown]
And to anyone contemplating hitting Old Pac Hwy today (being Sunday), be  VEWWY VEWWY careful   [leo] [leo] [leo] [leo]   Cost. Plod is out in force, dam lucky twas i to be slowed down by a car, think i owe him a beer or three....... [drink] [drink] [drink]
Brian

Would love to but busy Monday.... Am free every other day

Wednesday morning Cakeman a little ride through the park and maybe up to the pie shop?

Definitely keen for that Matty! ill pm you my number

  Yes, I just rode only to the next suburb for fuel n air and was passed by a H'way Patrol on the way, then an unmarked and the HP again on the way home. I'm gonna be real carefull the next few weeks.
  Next time.

double points 24th-3rd

  Hey thanks, I was just about to ask that exact question.

i thought we saw you on our home turf today. us three were out there today Betty,Jukie and Andy55

Hey where's the invite for a wee ride then you guys. Or are you doing special things to Trevor!.....

Just posted in the 'Say Anything' thread ... wasn't intended to be a ride so much as meet ... then head to the garage.

Ah yes the work in the garage how goes the stripping of Trevor?  [cheeky]

Was around middayish.......a mate bought an Aprillia motard and has never been up that way......thought it was you.....well, i think it was    [moto]

hmmmmmmmmmmm............ [coffee]  Weds....

Can you join us Brian?  [moto]

7am or 8am departure, back by midday-1pm.
RNP, Mount Keira, Mac Pass > home...

Will try to book myself out to meetings all morning.
WOOHOO!

Meeting place?

I'm free all week and am up for a ride anytime/anywhere - good for Wednesday.

Nugget.

If the weather holds out this is where we usually meet on a ride south.
>Shell servo Kirrawee< (http://maps.google.com.au/maps?q=Princes+highway+cnr+The+Boulevarde,+Kirrawee,+New+South+Wales&sll=-34.026928,151.085086&hl=en&sspn=0.006295,0.006295&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Princes+Hwy+%26+The+Blvd,+Kirrawee+New+South+Wales+2232&ll=-34.026868,151.084843&spn=0.00473,0.009645&z=17)

Lets say 8am if a few of us are going to be out.

Im going to do the old rd, and through wisemans ferry and back tommorow (tuesday). Ill be taking it relatively easily because of all the  [leo] [leo] [leo] [leo] on the road. If anyones interested, let me know.

This is the route:

http://maps.google.com.au/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=205428988572077222025.00048b2bcd74e50b376b0&ll=-33.481281,151.160889&spn=0.454729,0.891953&t=h&z=11 (http://maps.google.com.au/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=205428988572077222025.00048b2bcd74e50b376b0&ll=-33.481281,151.160889&spn=0.454729,0.891953&t=h&z=11)

Spencer for lunch.....

Whos Keen? IM KEEN! :)

Well,that was a bit of a fizzer. Rode out this morning hoping the wind would die off but it just got stronger and colder. Turned around at Mt Tomah and went back home.  >:( :( :-[
Hope its better for u guys Tues an Wed.

Thats a shame mate... did you notice many  [leo] [leo] [leo] in your travels?

No,not at all. I have a theory that they are having some time off before the very busy,lots of overtime, Xmas New Year period. . . . I'd still be very carefull though,one could lose a lot of points putting that theory thru some rigorous scientific testing ;D

I'm keen  PM sent

Weather permitting I might try to join you guys.

So if you guys are heading out tomorrow, who is coming out Wednesday?
Just so I know if I am expecting anyone out, weather permitting of course.

Ill be out BOTH days... :)

Okay just wanted to see. Let's see if the sky stays favorable until Wednesday.

rendang and myself are meeting at berowra mobil at 8:30 tommorow if anyones interested

I'll see you there Cakeman - weather permitting of course.

Nugget.

Dam..........would love to tag along, but have booked a one way tkt to brissy......... [thumbsup]........anyone for a rather loooong ride on say , possibly Thurs...?  .. :D 

Lets see how the weather holds out for Wednesday.
I have an appointment at 4pm Thursday but I'd be free all morning and up till about 2pm before I need to head back.

I could quite possibly days in a row ! :)

Its sunny and 27C tomorrow! No ifs or buts about this one :)
See you tomorrow at 8:30

Twas a joke guys......if all goes to plan my Thursday ride will be from Brisbane down in a day.....wish me luck...

Whatchya riding back then?
You can't put that out there and leave it.

An MV mate........sacreligious word in here i know......  my Monster is sick of Harleys though..sooooooooooooo...... ;D

ok guys i will meet you today at berowra mobil and do some of the way with ya. just wait for me ok. I will be riding my yellow Jukie and flying solo [thumbsup] [moto]

okie dokey, that makes 4 of us now! great day for it!

Just read part of this thread is it a  a.m. South coast ride ?
Room for one more ? [moto]
If I can wake up early enough  :-\
,getting flogged at work at the moment .....on six days straight of loooooong hours and very late night finishes .
I have one day off which is Wednesday
I might come , so its the Shell Kirrawee servo at 8 00 am ?

Yup. I'm still in for Wednesday AM south coast unless something changes.

Just got back from the wisemans ferry loop with rendang, jukie and nuggethead.... Great ride! thanks very much... tested out my camera thingy i got for the bday so will learn how to edit and share!

Im up for tommorow. See you at 8 at Kirawee Shell (got no idea how to get to kirawee but im sure ill find it!)

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D - Wiseman's Ferry ride 9.9/10 - Awesome!!!!!!

Thanks to Jukie, Rendang & Cakeman - perfect weather, wicked roads and a bloody great time.

Hope to see you tomoz Cakeman.

Nugget.

Yep, that was a great day, hope the weather holds for you all over the next few days. Get home safely Jukie ?

Ok, just noticed your post.

Meeting Nugget @ Harry's Cafe de Wheels (Woolloomooloo) at 7ish if anyone else is keen.

Im useless with south and getting down south (no rude jokes please  ;D )
If im coming from drummoyne would woolloomooloo be out of my way? google maps says for me to go via cross city tunnell and take the airport turn off.......

For those coming from Harry's. >The quickest way in my book< (http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Princes+Highway+and+The+boulavarde,+Kirrawee,+New+South+Wales&daddr=-34.0156849,151.1232587+to:-33.99272,151.13172+to:-33.99272,151.13172+to:-33.99066,151.13299+to:-33.9908232,151.134717+to:Cowper+Wharf+Rd,+Woolloomooloo+New+South+Wales+2011&geocode=FS7K-P0dZlwBCSk7z7tte8cSazHhMULps9bvsg%3BFTz2-P0dOvUBCSkHr69YFrgSazEPvTwpVPxSWw%3BFfBP-f0dSBYCCSlnVzjYLLgSazFhn5HlZ30BEw%3BFfBP-f0dSBYCCSlnVzjYLLgSazFhn5HlZ30BEw%3BFfxX-f0dPhsCCSllYxMT07kSazGR84bmZ30BEw%3BFVlX-f0d_SECCSmxWcKO1LkSazFA8obmZ30BEw%3BFc42-_0df3IDCSm7R8GSba4SazENJ-i1Mus64Q&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=3&sz=14&via=1,2,3,4,5&sll=-33.988278,151.138744&sspn=0.037576,0.077162&ie=UTF8&z=14)

No it wouldn't really be out of your way meeting at Harry's first.

Ill meet you fellas at 7 tommorow at Woolloomooloo, nuggets got my number but just incase its 0415 561 978

Cool Wells you have my number so shoot me a message when you are leaving Harrys.

Looks like another cracker of a day! See you at Harrys in a bit

Ripper of a ride guys.

My bad for missing the Kangaloon turn off.. Didn't notice til we were a kilometer down the road and figured that seeing as you guys were going the scenic route we'd carry on homewards.

Turns out we would have only missed you by a tiny bit as we joined on to Kangaloon Rd at Glenquarry.
Which way did you go then? Up Old South Rd or something?

Probably should have mapped out the route.
Anywho, Matty & Cakey - hope the rest of the ride was good.. We all made it back without any further qualms.

Cheers all.
M

Pretty sure it was old south rd (saw a sign, think we took that rd)

Great day today thanks again, i was absouletly wrecked when i woke up this morning, i will bring my A game next time :)

thanks again, i found out about some great roads i never new about... cant wait to go back up the mountain on a dry day!

Yeah I think that's the road, you end up coming through Yerrinbool and Yinderra and pop out on the freeway a few k's before
Pheasants Nest.
I ended up just shooting down the freeway from there also, it would have been a wee bit lonely on the back roads alone.
Got a few snaps, I know you're all surprised by that  [cheeky] [cheeky]

Nuggethead thinking hmmmmmm I think my bikes a little bit stock, if they're not looking for long enough maybe I can pinch somethings.

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5166/5281524841_222c1029a1_z.jpg)

Cakeman's is coming along.

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5082/5282131158_29a0727826_z.jpg)

The chopped Monsters are coming.

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5209/5281531847_10b06c4088_z.jpg)

Now what to do next??????

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5201/5281549701_b23d60f6dc_z.jpg)

Another bike, 999s or 848?

Either way you won't be alone.

evo?

So if I got this right ... there has been another unintentional parting of the ways on an Ozmo ride.

... and it looks like there were some ring-ins on that ride.

Only one ring in who didn't post up but that's fine. There were 6 of us unmployed or vaguely employed out for the morning and yes there was an unintentional parting after the last fill up.
I was faffing around like an old man trying to get my music in (which hurt my ears due to discomfort) and when we finally headed off Max shot out ahead and missed the Kangaloon road turn off.
No harm really as the was a plan for us to split a little when we got to the freeway.

As to the other thing you picked up.
No Evo, I'm talking pre-loved..

what was the name of that Nationalish Park that we went through before we got back on the princess hwy. We turned right at Bulli and we went up i think it was appin rd and then through some sort of parkland area.

im trying to map the route so i can remember it for next time.

We went up bulli pass.

Try this for a start and build your own adventure afterwards.. Would like to see the rest of the trip.

CLICKY CLICKY (http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Cowper+Wharf+Roadway&daddr=Taren+Point+Road,+Caringbah,+New+South+Wales+to:The+Boulevard+to:Farnell+Avenue,+Royal+National+Park,+New+South+Wales+to:Sir+Bertram+Stevens+Drive,+Wollongong+Regional+Districts,+New+South+Wales+to:lawrence+hargrave+drive,+coalcliff+to:Bulli+Pass+Road,+Thirroul,+New+South+Wales+to:Mt+Keira+Road,+cataract+to:Mt+Keira+Road,+West+Wollongong,+New+South+Wales+to:Southern+Freeway,+Yallah,+New+South+Wales+to:Illawarra+Hwy+to:Illawarra+Highway,+Robertson+2577+(The+Famous+Robertson+Pie+Shop)+to:63+Hoddle+Street,+Robertson+2577+(BP)&geocode=FRYy-_0d2HADCQ%3BFTi3-P0dWuYBCSm974sMDrgSazG2BK_AMHpTqg%3BFVjK-P0dTF4BCQ%3BFUlM-P0dlN4ACSmh4eAA1MYSazHGzWXM6XML4A%3BFWkI9_0dBhEBCSlhJb0TccQSazEG8hPuQM7eOw%3BFTR-9f0dCLv_CCmhAVECKN4SazEAUC2gKfcewg%3BFcVa9P0dyZv-CClreipQNB4TazGJGCI5fTqXNw%3BFWRC8_0dN6f9CClHevnm0xsTazEfUcsi5iDb9g%3BFQDC8v0dIQb-CClHevnm0xsTazEfUcsi5iDb9g%3BFfIy8f0dl9f8CClJK1wXlRATazFR9hk68O_pgQ%3BFZZ98P0d4p78CA%3BFaFC8P0dKmL6CCF0vcdwedKMkw%3BFfc18P0dxN_5CCF8XZdk_5MiaA&hl=en&mra=pd&mrcr=11&sll=-34.57556,150.609856&sspn=0.072226,0.142994&ie=UTF8&z=13)

Ah yeh great ride - thanks gentlemen  [beer] even home early for a bash in the surf.

Matty - didn't anyone tell you stock is the new bling  ;D - I was actually eyeing off your tank bag - it's gotta beat the faff that is my backpack.

Some roads down south I never would have thought travelling if not for the MattV. Satbling, quoting Cakeman "...can't wait for a dry day". Kind of lost my balls after a slight slip on leaf litter 5kms into the Royal National - if a cat has 9 lives I'd rather be a dog  [bow_down]

Anyhow's its been great to meet some sound people (no pun intended) who are an  easy chat. I wish you all a merry Xmas - see you in the new year for a blat blat.

Nugget Head

This looks about right doesnt it? Anything i missed from bulli pass to macquarie pass?

http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Royal+National+Park,+Wollongong+Regional+Districts,+New+South+Wales&daddr=-34.23696,150.98497+to:Mt+Keira+Rd+to:Princes+Hwy+to:-34.49827,150.79132+to:-34.530376,150.787148+to:Albion+Park,+New+South+Wales+to:Illawarra+Hwy&hl=en&geocode=FXlh9_0d2iYBCSGgqvL5aH0BDw%3BFeCV9f0dCtn_CCnJJHVw2d0SazFg9arlZ30BEw%3BFQEs8_0d77T9CA%3BFbYi8v0dFpj9CA%3BFSKZ8f0dmOT8CCnLoi_OlBETazFgt5jlZ30BEw%3BFbgb8f0dTNT8CCkT9BaCFhITazHQ8JjlZ30BEw%3BFRh-8P0dnKf8CCk9TzJOthITazGA4DIWaH0BBQ%3BFeA28P0dUOT5CA&mra=dme&mrcr=3&mrsp=7&sz=12&via=1,4,5&sll=-34.550398,150.520248&sspn=0.165703,0.324097&ie=UTF8&ll=-34.514478,150.842285&spn=0.331549,0.648193&t=h&z=11 (http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Royal+National+Park,+Wollongong+Regional+Districts,+New+South+Wales&daddr=-34.23696,150.98497+to:Mt+Keira+Rd+to:Princes+Hwy+to:-34.49827,150.79132+to:-34.530376,150.787148+to:Albion+Park,+New+South+Wales+to:Illawarra+Hwy&hl=en&geocode=FXlh9_0d2iYBCSGgqvL5aH0BDw%3BFeCV9f0dCtn_CCnJJHVw2d0SazFg9arlZ30BEw%3BFQEs8_0d77T9CA%3BFbYi8v0dFpj9CA%3BFSKZ8f0dmOT8CCnLoi_OlBETazFgt5jlZ30BEw%3BFbgb8f0dTNT8CCkT9BaCFhITazHQ8JjlZ30BEw%3BFRh-8P0dnKf8CCk9TzJOthITazGA4DIWaH0BBQ%3BFeA28P0dUOT5CA&mra=dme&mrcr=3&mrsp=7&sz=12&via=1,4,5&sll=-34.550398,150.520248&sspn=0.165703,0.324097&ie=UTF8&ll=-34.514478,150.842285&spn=0.331549,0.648193&t=h&z=11)

We took the southern fwy - see my clickity above.

Great thanks a bunch mate!

Yep that's pretty much it.

Pleasure folks, it's always an enjoyable day to take new people out on roads they have never been before.
Shame about the shower on the way up the Pass and let's not mention the little inspection of the soft edge of the road!

See you all after DD's finish on Jan 3rd.

 [thumbsup]

Great day good company .
Im just home completly wrecked ,
 I got home swapped bikes and went for a two hour mountain bike ride from Oxford falls down to Narrabeen lake
on my third [drink] and seeing stars,
Thought I better keep up the OFF ROAD theme going  [laugh]

Oh thats it......yadda yadda yadda if you must........while i sit here in Brissy with the heavens opening up.........no way i can get a flight back.Planes, "Trains and Automobiles" all over again.......should have brought my bloody van up in the first place........dam, bugger bum Batman......can you just imagine......"Me"....bringing a wuvverwy sparkely bykke out in this and 10 or so hours in the wet.....?   sacreligious i feel.......mayday mayday......i know...maybe i can hitch a ride on a sleigh........

i better watch out,
i better not cry,
i better be careful,
i'm telling you why,
thats it....ran outta rhymes.............hmmmmmmm...........  postpone Christmas........
Enjoy your Xmas everyone...


Brian W

I'll buy you a big bucket and CT-18.

Nah Matty he needs a bucket of harden the make the beast with two backs up ;D
available from any Supercheapauto

[thumbsup][I have to retract this after his nine hour ride home in pouring rain that's hard enough  [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [clap]

But we are boycotting Supercheap. So he'll have to go to Autopro or Autoone

Brian is going for a SEDATE law abiding ride up the old pac hwy sometime this morning if anyone is interested. I know it sounds boring but i need to dust the cobwebs off. Maybe a coffee at PITS, thats unles we happen to meet hospitable central coast people who have a coffee machine........ [thumbsup] [coffee] ;D........today being Boxing day....Sunday.....anxiously awaiting for replies from members suffering from  similar withdrawl symptoms and are in need of therapy.
Either PM me or reply here......

mate im up and had the same thoughts.....just started to rain here in wahroonga.......had a look at the radar........and it looks like rain this morning ......but maybe clearing later ....will re assess then

We have just had a shower up here ... and our limited view to the south shows greyness. Old Road was eerily quiet yesterday.

psst ... and its not midweek

yes, good idea........the very minute that i posted, down came the rain......and after 4hrs of "de rainafying" (swedish english) my bike, i am now well and truly over wet weather related two wheeled activities.... ;D.......play it by ear i say...... [coffee]

Betty/Mark...(i know ya not a gurl now btw  ;D)  i didn't want to start a new "weekend madness thread" so i decided to infiltrate here... [thumbsup]   Were you up there yesterday....?  i nearly headed there around lunchtime as we had a lul in festivities......

It looks like the rain is set in up here sorry to say

Just stirrin' ... it is that time of year where I never really know what day it is.


While the Boss was at work and the outlaws in sleepy-mode ... I headed into the 'big smoke' to see may family for a little bit. Just made sense to take the Old Road ... down mid-afternoon, back up on dusk. Hardly anyone about as evidenced by the leaf litter on the road (nothing bad, just highly unusual).

Short video as requested of the run on the 22nd. I only had footage from the RNP (please excuse the harshness of the editing.. im still learning :) )

OzMonsters Royal National Park/Macquarie Pass Run (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-WmtwOLWjo#normal)

Good video Cakman, 8)
What camera gear and set up did you get. the picture quality and sound is very good [thumbsup]

Its the GoPro HD camera. They are about $400+ here or about $260 delivered from the US.
I noticed on looking back at it then its a little white (less contrast or whatever it is) im not sure if i did something accidently in the editing proggy

happy to say the old road is quiet and 99 % dry this tues morning............ive just been out to test some new Santa Boots... [laugh] [laugh]......will prob head out later as well ....as weather is supposed to be improving........happy xmas

And yes you did hambo went out again to meet Betty and Trev and what a great ride it was too, as well as great company,thanks heaps [thumbsup]

my bike has been washed/polished and is covered over the break..... im a bit iffy about going out during double dermitis..... and here you lot are flaunting about great days out being had! :)

we had a great ride but it was more sedate than usual ....that and a bit more time sitting round chatting   [moto] [coffee]....if you dont trust your right hand .....just pull one plug lead off... [laugh] [laugh]

sorry for the reallllyyyyy late notice, im having withdrawls not riding during this demerit point coupls of weeks, im thinking of going for a ride NOWish maybe bells line, or something shorter, say old rd, or any suggestions, or just something bike related :)

anyone interested? i definetly will not be going over the speed limit.... let me know if your keen

A

its been a while since ive done bells line, ill do it again in a couple more years....... except for 2 short short bits of twisties, its pretty boring.

  I was getting the jitters today also but didn't see your post till late. . . I love the Bellsline rd, riding thru a rugged bit of the Blue Mountains, an alway's bring's back memories of some crazy rides to Bathurst Easter races, . .however I digress.
  Tomorrow, to see out 2010 I'm going to ride to Bundeena for lunch, down thru the RNP, hang out at Otford lookout for a bit, Scarborough Pub for a beer, maybe Mac Pass, maybe not, gotta be at Brighton Le Sands around 5 ish. Any one interested in some or all of this ride ? Plans very loose and adaptable.  Cheers and HAPPY NEW YEAR.

Hay Cakeman......speaking of which.....the shop is now sold Andrew......so that name is now redundant mate......time for a change...
Any suggestions..?  (trying to type after a few JD's can be hard)...now, where was i......oh yes.......i may be free around midday for a SEDATE frolic up the old road.....you have my number sweet cheeks (straight btw)........Would this be classed officially as a "mandate".....?........ ;D   

Was this intended to be romantic ride for two?

are you suggesting a 3 some betty??? dont play coy either :)

im a bit dusty after a few to many last night but can be convinced...... its a bit warm outside....... i just need to be back by 4pm..... what you think?

I definitely need to be back by 4 ... thought this was just a trip up the old road, how slow were you gonna go?

yea just a trip up the old road..... just getting it out there that i need to be back at 4 :)

what time you thinking? brian is free after 12

If its 12 I need to leave 5 minutes ago. Just let me know when and where.

mate going to have to give it a miss, brian is thinking around 2ish and i need to leave my place at 4 tonight so i might be cutting it a bit fine, give brian a call if your keen

That might make things a bit tight for me too. Brian, what are your plans?

I'll be heading off in about 5mins for gentle trundle, if I see anyone ... I will [cheeky]

Mark.......just got in the door and is 1.30.......I HATE SHOPPING.........bit late i feel to hook up as i am sure by now you are well and truly into it.......

Well and truly back home now. It is HOT out there ... relatively quiet on the road though.

Although its not the weekend ... it kinda feels like it.

Anyone interested in a ride on the Old Road mid-to-late arvo today? The Boss has sent me an email and wants to ride after work.

Hopefully you will all be legal (blood alcohol) by 3:30ish ... anybody interested?

its pretty warm out there mate......

yep too warm right now might see how hot it is about 5 ish ....but you guys go have fun ...regards

A ride late tofday would be nice, after 5 when it cools. ? Cakeman ? Betty darling ? Dez. ? Knock knock, anybody home. ?

Im home bad boy, but getting on the  [drink] [drink] [drink] again tonight and doing a bit of karaoke :)

3:30????? could you do that? im a bit dusty..... watching the blues brothers now and its almost over and i know i will bored soon doing nothing (attention span of a fly!)

ok all, i have just got back from work and yes too hot at the moment to ride. Just called mt white cafe and no pizza tonight and they are not sure how long they will stay open till. Maybe check in again about 5pm and see what  the weather is like and if it has cooled down a bit

what do you guys rekon? Are we on?

Well we might as well do something.

Cakeman, I've been told to tell you ... only if you bahave yourself.

Anybody else?

What you mean!

Ive got to be home by 7:45 for Karaoke :)

So the sooner we get a move on the better

Shall we say 5:45 at Berowra Mobil?

We'll try.

Does that mean am meeting you at berowra?

yep

Okie dokey see you soon

Thanks for the ride Cakeman and Hambo.

Not a bad way to start the New Year with a short little 140-odd kms in the arvo. I think someone is starting to find her 4v groove now.

And also thanks to Mr Whippy for stopping and providing us with ice-creams and refreshments, when nothing else was open [thumbsup]

Twas too dam hot for me, parked myself on Freshwater beach for most of the day. BUTT.......gunna go real early tomorrow and beat the heat.........6ish.....well....."äround" that time.......and an early morniing coffee at PITS if open.

Let me know if your going, I might be up

Will txt you mate............apologising now if you are asleep then [roll]......

Is 8:30 at berowra to late :)

Is ok...........but 8 would be better........and i see that Betty is awake and lurking around in here.......  [thumbsup]      [moto]    ???

Sad isn't it.

yep Jukie and the B'day boy is a comin' see ya at 08:00ish

wuvverwee........!..........wakey wakey, hands off snakey Cakeman, 8ish........pssst.....!

Cakeperson just messaged me and said he is need of attending to his ablutions, showering, then should be at Mobil B by 8.15 ish.... Better msg back and remind him to remember his bike...... ;D

Thanks Brian and Cakeman for the gentle trundle through the jungle.

Thank you again Jukie and Betty (and a happy birthday to you!), thanks also to that imposter on the MV superbike :)

My pleasure Mark.........Julie gets along quite well on Trev........and Andrew..........get a haircut.......!      ;D
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/BriansbikesWarriors2011jan001.jpg)

Is anyone interested in celebrating the end of double demerits and going for a ride on tuesday the 4th? Its been a while since ive done Putty/Wollombi.... anyone keen?

Sorry cakeman but we both have to work

Imagine what she will be like when double demerits finish  [roll]

Julie gets along quite well on Trev

Before Two Dogs adds his two cents worth here,.........may i please inform everyone that Trev is Julie's new Bike...... ;D.

Im looking and taking this route tommorow:

http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=South+Windsor,+New+South+Wales&daddr=Putty+Rd+to:Wisemans+Ferry+Rd+to:Road+Warriors+Motorcycle+Works,+168+Pacific+Highway,+Mount+White+NSW+to:Cowan,+New+South+Wales&hl=en&geocode=FYMH__0d6yD9CCnV9ZbFn50SazGAyzIWaH0BBQ%3BFQgfDf4dzgoACQ%3BFYYuAv4dJoIECQ%3BFSx0Af4dmAkDCSHqjs6uRkOHhQ%3BFT93__0d7q8CCSnt_43Sa1ANazEQszIWaH0BBQ&mra=ls&dirflg=ht&sll=-33.540822,151.2117&sspn=0.338809,0.726471&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.312742,151.044846&spn=0.339701,0.726471&t=h&z=11 (http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=South+Windsor,+New+South+Wales&daddr=Putty+Rd+to:Wisemans+Ferry+Rd+to:Road+Warriors+Motorcycle+Works,+168+Pacific+Highway,+Mount+White+NSW+to:Cowan,+New+South+Wales&hl=en&geocode=FYMH__0d6yD9CCnV9ZbFn50SazGAyzIWaH0BBQ%3BFQgfDf4dzgoACQ%3BFYYuAv4dJoIECQ%3BFSx0Af4dmAkDCSHqjs6uRkOHhQ%3BFT93__0d7q8CCSnt_43Sa1ANazEQszIWaH0BBQ&mra=ls&dirflg=ht&sll=-33.540822,151.2117&sspn=0.338809,0.726471&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.312742,151.044846&spn=0.339701,0.726471&t=h&z=11)

Tossing up between the route as describe but instead of coming back the old road, going through Mogo Creek and St Albans (which i have not done before)

Its going to be a full day so if anyone is interested, let me know.

Cheers

A

might give Mogo Creek (Wollombi Rd) a miss :)

http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=South+Windsor,+New+South+Wales&daddr=Putty+Rd+to:Wisemans+Ferry+Rd+to:Road+Warriors+Motorcycle+Works,+168+Pacific+Highway,+Mount+White+NSW+to:Cowan,+New+South+Wales&hl=en&geocode=FYMH__0d6yD9CCnV9ZbFn50SazGAyzIWaH0BBQ%3BFQgfDf4dzgoACQ%3BFYYuAv4dJoIECQ%3BFSx0Af4dmAkDCSHqjs6uRkOHhQ%3BFT93__0d7q8CCSnt_43Sa1ANazEQszIWaH0BBQ&mra=ls&dirflg=ht&sll=-33.540822,151.2117&sspn=0.338809,0.726471&ie=UTF8&t=h&ll=-33.176928,151.065445&spn=0.164368,0.363579&z=12&layer=c&cbll=-33.176874,151.065624&panoid=RxPbpVVxuk70MfkONA817A&cbp=12,50.18,,0,13.5 (http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=South+Windsor,+New+South+Wales&daddr=Putty+Rd+to:Wisemans+Ferry+Rd+to:Road+Warriors+Motorcycle+Works,+168+Pacific+Highway,+Mount+White+NSW+to:Cowan,+New+South+Wales&hl=en&geocode=FYMH__0d6yD9CCnV9ZbFn50SazGAyzIWaH0BBQ%3BFQgfDf4dzgoACQ%3BFYYuAv4dJoIECQ%3BFSx0Af4dmAkDCSHqjs6uRkOHhQ%3BFT93__0d7q8CCSnt_43Sa1ANazEQszIWaH0BBQ&mra=ls&dirflg=ht&sll=-33.540822,151.2117&sspn=0.338809,0.726471&ie=UTF8&t=h&ll=-33.176928,151.065445&spn=0.164368,0.363579&z=12&layer=c&cbll=-33.176874,151.065624&panoid=RxPbpVVxuk70MfkONA817A&cbp=12,50.18,,0,13.5)

I would give it all a miss Cakey, there is a nice storm coming in from the south west, check your favourite weather site.




                                   Mmick

Don't make the mistake that i made mate, that Mogo Ck rd is 99.999% dirt.......the other  .001% is potholes........
And take Mmicks advice and check the weather.........and besides, if we can't go then why should you.....!   [cheeky]

Who's around for a ride on Thursday?

Possibly for a morning run then back to the office.
Where were you thinking?

No plan of direction must asking who might come out.
What time would you need to be back at the office/city.

Would love to but unfortunately (or fortunately) my misses is back from overseas on thursday.... so that cuts my bike playing down drastically!

iam

Earlier the better really.. Not a huge issue though, I can just bail early... Wouldn't be the first time  [cheeky]

May possibly be a goer Thursday Matty M...........I just need to find an excuse.....working on it as i speak.....

Andrew, just tell your lovely lady that you have an interview that day.....am sure you can wrangle that......aren't you of Italian origin..?    [roll]

I'm free all day Thursday, any thoughts on where you might like to go ?

Me free  ;D

Okay what about we start early head to the pie shop and then to Kangaroo Valley for lunch?
Or we can start a little later, go up the old road and have lunch at Warriors after a lap or three.

Kangaroo Valley sounds nice.......

 [thumbsup]

:P

[thumbsup] second that  [thumbsup]

KV has the vote then.

Yippee  :D

Where should we meet and what time ?

I may even get my arse along to the ride! I can't leave any earlier than 9 though

Alright - I'll try to cancel my meetings in the arv.  [thumbsup]

WHOAH!?

I know, I know..... might be a bit slow though, haven't ridden proper like in a while  [moto]

Bah.. well I'm never quick, so you can definitely cruise with me!

Same place as usual in the south.
Shell servo at Kirrawee on the Princes Hwy cnr the Boulevarde.
Let's say 9am meeting then or can you not leave home until 9am Ivan?

Otherwise meeting at 9am leaving by 9:30 to be in KV for around 1pm.

I won't be able to leave home till probably 9:15. Not sure that I could manage a full days ride to KV, but RNP would be nice for a half-day sort of spin.

So you wouldn't be over at Kirrawee until 10am then
How's that work for others?
Of course it will always depend on the rain that pocket weather says we have a 60% chance of tomorrow.

I will look at the sky tomorrow morning......if it is sus then i will bail.......After the wet trip down from Brissy, plus since then i have been caught out in just about every thunderstorm Sydney has had...........Rain now to me is like manure to Biff.......... ;D ;D

Whatever time i'm there  ;)

I don't think you're alone there, i hate manure!

Gosh, riding in my back yard and I cant go, bummer.

Enjoy  [thumbsup]




                                      Mmick

 9 or 10 I'll be there, unless its pouring.

Okay so let's check here before 9 to see how the weather is treating us.

Cool - I'll duck over to work in the morning for a couple of hours.

Anyone want to meet up at Harry's (Woolloomooloo) at.. say .. 9 ish to leave at 9:15?
Would make sense for those traversing the city (*cough* Brian).

Hey Max..........Let me see how the weather is first......9 at Harry's u say.....?   Does he also sell umbrellas.....?

so i am in the office ...7.20am :'(...but im looking over Harrys cafe its dry and the radar looks good....have a good run .......i just had a quick 2 day run up to the snowies and we must try to sneak that in some time.....HNY to all

  Its all sunshine an blue skies out here  [thumbsup]

Is 9.30-10 am ok.........?
Just that Dez is looking at coming also.....
And......if i am coming along Roberts Rd through Hurstville......whe i hit tPrincess Hwy.is the servo near there,,,??

If you're cutting down Roberts Rd, etc then I'll meet you at the servo I'd say..

The servo is on the corner of Princes Hwy and The Boulevard (CLICKY) (http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=470+Princes+Highway,+Sylvania,+New+South+Wales&sll=-34.027633,151.084998&sspn=0.002272,0.004469&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=470+Princes+Hwy,+Gymea+New+South+Wales+2232&ll=-34.022787,151.09025&spn=0.036351,0.071497&z=14)

Assuming we're on... Anyone still keen to meet in the city before heading down?

Looks good outside, meeting at Kirrawee Shell at 10am then.
Brian it's easy, once you connect onto the Princes Hwy from Roberts rd/King Georges rd at Blakehurst just follow it up over Tom Uglys bridge until you see the Shell servo it's just after the caltex (my preferred fuel) so be in the left lane.

See you all at 10am.

one more
see you at 10

[thumbsup]

I can meet you in the city...

I'll give you a buzz.

Thanks for the ride guys - a great morning!

the others are still out there down to KV - ride safely now! Mr Plod is out & about

Well we who continued didn't get that much further. Got foggy and a bit dangerous so Gino and I came back before we got to Mt Ousley and Rendang continued on.

Will try it again next week. Hope no one had a visit from the Radar fairy on the way home.

bummer! we were just down the road stuffing our faces with scones an a certain someone went polish/german/something and had the kranksy roll which looked pretty bloody good actually!
you might have beaten us home!

Ah, where did you end up down at Stanwell?

So Matty how did you go today ?
being fully naked that is with your bikini top removed
I like the look  [thumbsup] Monster with no tan lines
Did you get much wind chafe  ;D

 Fortunately it cleared up after we split, I say fortunately because I wouldn't want to go down Mt Keira rd in the wet, it was interesting enough in the dry. By the time it rained again, I was in the Pie Shop,so just went home from there. Thanks for the directions Matty thats a great route, still,I have never got to the KV though, so I'm really interested in the complete ride, maybe we need an earlier start say meet 8.30 for 9am depart next time ?

That's great, I was thinking it was looking a little clearer after we did stop talking on the side of the road.
Yeah why don't we try to re-enact the route next week and start earlier for sure.

Des, the new look for 2011 is pretty good. I have wanted to drop the gauges/light for ages. Now that I have I like the look of it without the bikini even though I have the prevision to put it on, I think I need to have new brake lines to do it though.

 

Yeah mate, The Palms at Stanwell. Nice little place actually.

Hope I can shuffle again! Looking forward to the whole run.. Especially on a fine day.

Ok ok......seeing our official photographer has gone AWOL again.......i will temporarily take over the reigns........sorry for bailing out but today was the last day i had to transfer the MV (not Matty Vas btw) rego......done and dusted......but get this......it is two years since i transferred the Monster over with new plates.....MSN 80......low and behold, MV's plates are MSN 81.....random plates too......
The first two photos are a bit sus......check out the hands.....i say no more......
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      AND

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WOOPS
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WOOPS AGAIN
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It looks like wells is doing some sort of deal and for dez gee don't lose that phone in the fish

We were just working out the price of the truckers "stay awake pills" for Brian who
apparently has a bit of a problem with now after his MV Augusta dash down the coast.
Seems they are easy to get on the highway at any seedy truck stop
but the only place in the city is Oxford street
and Brian has already worn out his welcome there  ;D
Those QLD plates stand out a bit while your crooozin  [laugh]

HAHAHAHA the special "Stay Awake Pills" that make your eyes water?

A Right of Reply....... ;D ;D ;D
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Hey Dez looks like someone is Stalking  you [evil]

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MID WEEK MADNESS RIDE : Old Pacific  Rd
TODAY Thursday
13.1.2011
meet Berowra sevo @ 11 am
Mr and Mrs Dog
Stalker aka Brian
and anyone else who is a mid week bludger in need of speed.
and a  [coffee]

Caught this is bit late, hope you had a nice run.

Bloody lovely day for a  [moto] not too warm
no  [leo] on the Old road actually not much traffic at all [thumbsup]
Caught up with Nugget had a coffee and gourmet sanga at warriors
no doubt stalker aka Bay city roller Brian will post some sought of camera shenanigans .
Mrs Dog aka Luba rode very well she is getting the cornering caper sorted.
Kept up with us all the way , mind you we had to go at an invalid pace for that
heavy old MV to stay with the pack  ;D
 [thumbsup]

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And Dez pleaded for these to be taken and posted...
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Sorry about the thumb here
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How's that little MV going?
Is it clean yet  ;D ;D ;D
Can't really tell from that shot, what have you chucked on it to make it look pretty...

Just a tail tidy so far Matty.....
My main aim is to throw on the larger water pump plus Muzzy fans as their main trait is overheating.....but i will fix that in a couple of weeks.....then i just have to chuck the cat.....which will probably mean a complete system....ecu.....Michael from Carbon Imports for an air filter (thanks for the Melotti kit btw}....sheeeeeeee..........there goes Noosa      [bang].........all "SAFETY "items though...... [thumbsup]
Nice ride today btw guys......pleasant company.......enjoyed it.....

How is the weather up your way this Sunday morning Mark & Julie...?

At the moment just as you like it Brian ... wet. Roads are wet, skies are grey and there is a misty sort of rain.

But to be fair it was like that yesterday morning and it improved relatively early.

Ok, thanks......maybe a late b/fast at Pie depending on the weather ......

Proxy ride for Brian

Okay its on again late notice but hay that's how Brian rolls.
We/He will meet at the top of McCarrs creek road (opp. the restaurant )just off Mona Vale road after Bonds nursery.

We are going to ride out to West Head and maybe around Akuna Bay and could possibly
end up at The Newport Arms hotel for a cleansing Ale. [drink]  [wine]
There will be the three stooges as the main group and everyone is welcome
but Brian did stress no riff raff .  ???

 4.45- 5.00 pm so we arrive at the National Parks both as they close there little window avoiding the  $11.

Jealous.
Have a beer for me.
And be careful with the cyklop.
M

                   Apparently Brian has some video of

                               MEN BEHAVING BADLY

It started off as a nice leisurely afternoon ride..............................i thought..........
Little did i know that Rob S had other ideas........at West Head "National Park" he insisted in riding his bike down the footpath for a photo shoot........the rest is history..........

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Then it gets worse........ [roll]

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Brian is having some technical difficulty's with his video so until he can work them out here are some  Rob S photos to show what a pleasent afternoon it was
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I love Rob's Ducati jacket, especially the way the Ducati word on the back just seems to jump out at you, is it some sort of special 3D lettering?








                                      Mmick

Ok.....By "POPULAR"demand.........MEN     Rob behaving badly............In a National park too mind you..what should one expect.....(northern beaches lads)....... [roll]

008 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8aqtWOk8uM&feature=player_profilepage#normal)

And another.....................

Men behaving badly (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4te9OHMDHCY#normal)

Tutt, tutt, tutt....
In a National Park and everything....

I'm embarrased M.V.....am tempted to send it to Kurringain Council with names attached......to be honest, i saw native wildlife running for cover......... [roll].....

Certainly doesn't take long for idiot's to come out when the video cameras rolling [roll].

That guy looks so much like me its not funny, but i recon he is allot fatter and less hair than me, and that jacket sucks :'( ???

Rob, I think I've found out what the reason is...........
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                                                                                                   ............................

Check out the number of posts you have !!!


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                                       Mmick

Vandal  >:(

Well spotted Mick [evil]


Yer i know how could you do that to a perfectly good Tyre
Should be shot ;D

Anyone up for a ride this Wednesday, due to double demerits [leo] [leo] this weekend
better if I stay away from the bike....

Enjoy your ride mate........but be carefull.......never seen as many    [leo] as i did last Sunday up Old Pac Hwy.......you name it, they were in it......hair dryers, the lot...........just warming up for the weekend i feel   [popcorn]  [popcorn]  [popcorn]

I might be up for it Paul where and what time do you wanna meet

take me with you, guys

Ok Melvin I'll look after you

Morning, what ever suits you will be fine with me

Meet at berowra mobil servo say 9:30ish what do ya think guys

ok....

ok

All good I will have to check if jukie still will turn over it been a while. But I'm sure I will find a bike that will go

Julie......i am pretty sure that 999 thingy would be charged up    [evil].......dare ya........ ;D  Mark will string me up

Thanks Melvin and Paul for our little ride, and yes I got home dry [thumbsup]

same, Jukie .......... tops day in a pleasant company. thx  [thumbsup]

Melvin what were you doing over taking the van onto the freeway :o :o :o [clap] [clap]


That's because Brian wasn't there

hehehe i like this bend so much and no van...and a truck...is going to spoil it for me  [evil]

Had a nice afternoon ride with Des, we headed over to West Head........and.....found remnants of Rob S's last "display"....Des made me bring up the topic again to show everyone how not to behave in our National Parks........ ;D

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Six months later and it still shows.....compliments of "Skidmark Rob"   !
Des, more than happy to point out the graffiti
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And another.....
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Rob, Des & I are going back this weekend with a scrubbing brush and bucket in hand, but i bet you will be busy eh...?   [roll] [roll] [roll]

Hey des, where did you get your belly pan? that CarbonDude fella? Did it with mounting brackets or you sorted them out yourself? The bikes looking great!  [thumbsup]

Andrew, its probably an old one of mine........just like his front guard, my list would take up this page.....not to mention Robs bike as well........i practically own both bikes     [thumbsup]  so just ask me mate......!

Buy at your own risk from carbon dude, his stuff is generally shite and that is a good description of his quality.

Oh and thanks for the heads up for a wee ride.  [cheeky]
Even though I spent the day finishing fences.

If the sky stays friendly I might well head out Wednesday unless work stuff pops up.

Btw Teff (Bwian) weren't you supposed to in bed resting with the flew.reminds me must get a flew shot :-X
I shall forward these photos on to your keepers place of work ;D

And cakeman Dez did get that belly pan from carbon dude as i did and you will have to make youre own brackets or try monster parts he did sell them.
 Be very carefull buying anything from Teff it is usually inferior product or damaged or worn out in some way, if it was any good he wouldn't sell it ;)


Typical of Teff have a nice day out ride then front up at your place of work at finishing time and rub it in >:(

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Thanks mate it has come up well after the latest dismount
The pan was ahh borrowed/stolen from Luba's 695 well tecknicaly
its still my bike as I pay the bills [laugh].
It was yes originally from that dude through ebay but jaged it for cheap
as it was on auction for $80 and fixings came from monsterparts .........
rumor has it that R-Moto of Mona Vale does a good knock off version  ;D



On a side note has any one checked CPT prices of late  :o
Had to renew today GIO wanted just shy of $700  [puke]
managed to find a cheapy on interweb for $547 from valuegreenslips.com.au
Also was stressing about a roadworthy with my noisy Arrows ..........
all they looked at was the kilometers checked nothing didnt even look
at brake or indicator lights let alone DB's  [thumbsup]
So if you need a rego check PM and I will direct you to them.

Got a GIO greenslip 2 weeks ago for $407. Last year was $360.

Different financial years?

The next couple of months are gonna get real expensive ... anyone got Andrew Stoner's number??

Sorry ... I'll let you get back to the usual madness.

Why are the next few months gonna get expensive?
It's already expensive now, that will just take it to how the hell can I afford that. 

Its gonna get expensive because a few of the bikes are due and currently all with GIO (as they were the cheapest by some margin). Its not expensive now because I have my bike justification hat on ... its already paid for so its effectively free!

But you are right I am already thinking ... how the hell can I afford it?

Lets face it,....we all love to whinge about green slips, rego etc..........  but try adding up what we spend on "safety items" during the year......... [roll]    well.......  maybe i am just a tad worse there........cough cough..... [bang]

My bike must then be the unsafest bike here.

I'm Back!
Anyone keen for a run this week?

Welcome back.
Maybe so, let's see how the weather holds out.

Matty, who's this guy.....???      :D

not sure brian, but I hear he has a line on a source for tail bags........

I hear he is unemployed and spent all his money on a ring  ;D  so will probably need a fuel sponser.............Brian  [laugh]

Hemorrhoids   ?       ;D

Welcome back Maxwell........you see, nothing has changed in here...... [thumbsup]
A ride sounds like a good idea........

Haha, nice to feel loved... thanks for the warm welcome  [thumbsup]
Today, Tomorrow? Anyone got any thoughts?
(meant to be "fine" and 18 tomorrow, being Wednesday)

Lunch on the old road?
Let me know!

Max's welcome home party.


 I'm in,
 may even bring the Missus if she can truant work.

So as an unemployed man you can sleep in , miss the cold morning and
do gentleman's hours for lunch  [thumbsup]

Brian is penciled in as petrol sponser ,
 he also suggested we continue up to Mc Masters beach surf club cafe for lunch .

This is a very special occasion so bookings are essential, limited to 50 people. With this guys popularity it's bound to fill fast. [thumbsup]

Lunch is possible on the old road, but I gotta leave by 2pm or earlier.
Can meet you on the way if you like Max, say around 11am.

Are you coming out Brian? Apparently you need to buy Max his fuel.

Ok ok..........an update is needed.........
Meeting at Berowra at 11am, but take into account the servo is closed for fuel i hear......best top up before..........
Matty can't make it to McMasters cos of work commitments but lets nut that out up there......
Limited vacancies still exist, so anyone who is too sick to go to work is more than welcome to recouperate with us tomorrow..... [thumbsup]
This will probably be Max's only day off I would say, as from now on he needs to concentate on wedding plans etc etc tec...well, there goes two years of ones life   ......!     ;D

11@Berowra it is then!
Looking forward to it!

Anyone heading through the city, I can meet you at Harry's @ Woolloomooloo for a 10:15 departure.
Or @ Mecca... hrm.. that's a good idea actually...

I'll check in the morning to confirm.
M

p.s... Thanks for the petrol offer, but I should be okay.. Besides, I know how you four valve guys need all the fuel you can get  :D

sitting in the office feeling a bit envious  >:(......but have a great ride boys  [Dolph]...and enjoy.............regards hambo

Max, I'll meet you on the gore hill where we have met before in the breakdown bay.
Say about that same time 10:15-10:20.

SOLD!

Nice little run today, good pace except for the Garbo truck on the second half of the old road.
Fun little run back alone too, nothing on the road at all.
Hope the others got back fine.

Nice day to be on a motorcycle  [thumbsup]
Shame Rob wasn't there to capture Max being showered in popper streamers
as I hear he loves to capture those special moments  ;D

 Yeah you guys were lucky you got past him early as I had to watch him backing it into
corners and throwing up debris from the side of the road , he did have great drifting skill's
though  [laugh]

Was an enjoyable morning to welcome Max back home.......

The guy definately hasn't lost his appetite either..... [roll]
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Amazing how word got out of his return.....look who popped in to welcome the little fella back home.....!    [thumbsup]

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You're a funny man Tef... Pretty sure my next words were "are you recording there Brian?".. you're a hopeless liar.

Thanks for the run the today guys and the warm welcome complete with party poppers!
Fantastic weather and even better company.  [thumbsup]
Was especially nice of Liz to make it all the way over, was worried she might have trouble getting out of Buckingham, what with all the nonsense going on over there.

Wednesday?

Anyone else in? Meant to be great weather tomorrow!

Love too, but no matter what I wish for it ain't gonna happen!

Have a great one!

so im giving myself the day off fri 9th sep as a birthday treat... [laugh] and going for a ride up the old road .. [Dolph].....will have breakfast about 8 at warriors and ride half a day in that area ......i will have a mate who is  top notch rider and part time instructor along and he is happy to ride with a few of us and pass along a few trips ......should be fun .......let me know if there is any interest in joining.......regards Hambo......
no excuses accepted Brian

Booked,  [thumbsup]

8 at warriors!?
Okay.

Im really surprised Rob  [evil]  hasn't booked Teff in for a cornering refresher course  ;D
Pencil me in , I have to be at work by two so early exit for me.
Oh and happy birthday Hambo you old fart [laugh]

Hambo, just checked my diary  don't really have one actually  and i seem to be free then,  but please be gentle and patient wiv me cos i'm not 100% as yet.

Diarised.

Likely to meet at Mount White if that is OK.

Sook!

HTFU Teff!!




                                          Mmick  ;)

"HTFU"Teff   =   Hows The Foot Uncle    Teff...?          [thumbsup]

Come on leave my poor Teff alone.  I hope you are healing ok.

Anyone up for a quick spin tomorrow morning, Pie In The Sky around 8.30?

Put some things off to this arvo .... so we should be able to meet.

Thanks for the ride (although we stayed out way too long [bang])

Can't make it tomorrow ppl..........am minus two bikes at present...........enjoy...!

Message from Mr Hambo regarding tomorrow:

If it is raining heavily consider the day postponed ... light showers/sprinkles - we are still on.

 I hope the rain holds off for you, but anyway Happy Birthday regardless.

Late mail from Mr Hambo ... unfortunately the day will be postponed - far too wet.

It has been raining (kinds light, but consistent) all morning ... at least from 2am here ... and there doesn't seem to be any let up in sight.

Oh well, another time perhaps.

'tis a pity, was quite looking forward to a ride today.
Next Time!  [thumbsup]

From my iphone
ah come on ya wimps Im up here at warriors in the rain
where is everyone? ;D

from my phone,

Dez where are you, I'm looking around

 [laugh]

I know things didn't go according to plan ... but ... Happy Birthday Hambo!

It's a shame the rain washed away the fun today.
Happy Birthday anyways Hambo, hope I can make the next morning breakfast meet up.  [thumbsup]

Anyone up for a run this week sometime?

I can only do afternoons but won't get home until 3pm to pick up the bike

Maybe Friday depending on a quote out for a job.

Five Ferries run again hey MV.........????     [roll] [roll] [roll] [roll] [roll] [roll] [roll] [roll] [roll] [roll] [roll] [roll]

Jobs on, no ride :'(
Fives ferries and a bit of dirt or a slide down the road would have been great.

The dogs may be out for a walk up the Old tomorrow for morning tea if anyone is lurking.

MSG or HeyTell me will ya?
I'll be in seeing the boys at Clyde in the morning but then will be free after..
You're talking about Thursday, yeah?

Then please tell you know who that i'll be down today to pick up you know what Max.... ;D
Mums the word though, if the secret gets out then everyone will want one.... [roll]

Max don't tell me you are getting cosmetic safety items fitted for Sunday  :P
this bloody concourse stuff is getting out of control  [puke]

Getting!?

i entered my s2r in a concourse to raise money for the children's hospital other fist and last had too hang around all day , i won peoples choice but i dont think i was supposed to win , all the prizes was gift vouchers and a trophy was for a harley  [clap] [laugh] 

Haha, surely you know me better than that mate.
Had a laugh with the boys and the venerable Teff today about how out of hand it was all getting... good fun.

Thanks for the message today too, hope the local ride was good.

Still keen for a quick run tomorrow if anyone is keen. Let me know.

Great weather for the rest of the week if anyone's keen!?
You should all be done with the polishing and preening of the bikes seeing as concourse is done.

May be my last chance for a midweek run for a while, so trying to make the most of it!

Thursday?

Where n when  [thumbsup]

Open to suggestions but more than likely a north run, unless you want to make the big trek down south Des?
If you do want to head south, a Macq pass run would suit me well.

Anyone else keen?

Hi Max
am or pm ?
If its p.m. we could time it to ride back down to meet everyone in the city.
give me a "Hay tell"message before Thursday .

Okay, so Matty's out, but Dez and I are in for an afternoon run either north or south.. then we'll be back at Woolloomooloo for a pie at 17:30.
Heard the Teff may be up for a run as well?? Any truth to the rumour Bwian?

1300hrs Berwora sevo for a blat .......lunch..........then back down to the big smoke for a pie/movie/gelato night  [Dolph]

anyone up for a ride?

you need to get a job.. [laugh]

Haha, start a new role next week!
So the plan is to get in as much riding as possible this week as I'm not sure how flexible the new role will be.

If I get enough done tomorrow I can go out Thursday or Friday.

Nice one.. just let me know.
Road was quiet this afternoon.. Got a TINY bit cool towards the end, but pretty bloody good overall.  [thumbsup]

since the car broke down  today and wont be fixed till late tomorrow

seems like a good friday ride excuse :)

anyone keen ?

Rev'n up the old thread.


Thinking of a run on Friday.
Anyone!?

Dig'n it up again!

Friday morning anyone?

Max old mate  ;D
Where ?
For me all depends on if my new rear tyre has arrived as this one is down to the cords  [puke]

Morning ... as in just before lunch? We have international guests after all.

Perhaps you could come along tonight to discuss the options?

RE Tonight.. I have a prior engagement unfortunately :(

Can someone let me know what the result of said discussions are?

Umm ... the idea was to discuss it with you.

I might be up for a run.
I am waiting for someone's Beemer to come back from Pro Cycles but it still hasn't happened.
So what are you thoughts on direction and timing considering it's supposed to be very warm again tomorrow.

Thinking an AM run.. North or South is good for me (was originally thinking North, but could be swayed).
I'm super flexible, but was originally thinking of being home before it got too hot.

Well call me early then if you want to go South but there is a possibility that the RNP might be closed as it was Tuesday.

Hrm.. closed due to fire conditions?

Should have posted this earlier ... couldn't convince our guest to venture onto two wheels so we would be unavailable until it probably gets too hot.

So the park wasn't closed but we did have some company  [leo]

Thanks for the ride Matty!
Cracker of a day.


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Was pretty frickin hot by the time I got back though (2ish)