Ducati Monster Forum

Hey All,

I thought we better have a thread for this as it not too far away. So who going and where is everyone stay so can maybe catch up for a night. We are staying on the Island

so far it is
Betty
Jukie
Andy55 (who will get his act together)

and if anyone can help out Heather with accommodation that will be great [thumbsup]

yep ....im going ..at least thats the current plan ...also staying on the island.....will find out accom details ie ...any spare lounges and get back to the thread.............hambo

I'm going as well.
Heading over with the usual 5 other guys and staying in a house at Ventnor (near Cowes)

Would love to catch up / meet everyone

I'll be going, but only attending on race day, but would be great to catch up.

Hey Jukie,
When are you guys leaving Sydney ?

I was told last night that i have a pit pass for the weekend, The Orange barge (Laverda) that we were testing at the track day was invited to race in the support race of the GP...

I just dont think i can get time off work...

we would be staying on the island too

pm sent

maybe it an idea to exchange number before we leave

PM sent Jukie

Yerp I will be heading over - just not with Vossy  [laugh].  Will be taking my S2R on it's first long distance voyage.  Last time I rode to the Island (2005) I took my 650 Pantah.  [moto]

Staying on the Island 20 mins walk from the track

Heather if you don't mind staying with a bunch of blokes there might be some room where we are too.

Does anyone want my number?  :(

 ;D

I'll be there, staying at Cowes (home).

yep guys i have you number, i already have Vossy's. So i will try and organise a meal together just pm me it, and we will go from there.

Now I'm devastated  :(

haha sorry Vossy - I am sure we will see each other at some stage - maybe the 19th if I pull my thumb out of my proverbial...

funny how I suggested this to you and Jukie a week later posts it up!  [laugh]

Thanks very much for the offer.  Several OzMonsters have survived sharing accommodation with me previously. Some more than once!!

At this stage I still don't know if I'm going to the GP.  I'm squeezing in another road trip between then and now so not sure where I'll be at the time.

However, if I'm back in Victoria and I don't go I could still ride a little way with you guys.  I live in Hamilton - not far from Mount Gambier.

Cool as - I think both Vossy is heading that way his group, and so will I with my mates.  More than welcome to join us for a cruise.  I will PM you once I have my travelling plans finalised closer to the date!

cheers
 [thumbsup] [moto]

As a rule we meet one of our other mates on the Wednesday in Mt Gambier in the early arvo for lunch at Hungry Jacks. Then head to Warrnambool and stay over night.

cool - I have no idea (usual status) and am leaving it up to my more experienced mates - all I know is that they want to head along the GOR from about Port Fairy I reckon....will let you know also - possibly share numbers??  [laugh] [thumbsup] [moto]

posted from another list

Do you know anyone that is looking for accommodation on Phillip Island.
The house has three bedrooms, one of which has a set of bunks. I want to get one of the bunks, but we need to find somebody else to fill the other bunk.
The cost would be $275 for 4 nights, from the 14th of October.
It also has a garage to store the bikes.
Please email me if there is anyone that is looking for accommodation.

Regards,
Graham Coleman
grahamc@bigpond.net.au

People might get mixed up and go knock on M Doohan's door.
Doesn't he have a black Jet Ranger or is he flying an EC now.

I am a last minute inclusion. Wasn't planning on going but a mate and his partner had it all organised...until they broke up and he ended up with the credit card bill for the trip. So I stepped in to help him recover costs and fill the spot.

I'll be catching the barge over from Tas on Thurday night. Might see a few friends in Melb before heading down to PI on Friday. I am staying in Cowes somewhere but not exactly sure yet. All I know is its a house I am sharing with s few other friends.

Catch the barge back again Monday night.

I'm up for dinner if we arrange a DMF get together. [drink] [beer] [thumbsup]

Is there anybody that has been down to the Island that knows how this might work?

Would it be practically impossible to all grab dinner at the same place? Will someone have the facilities to host an Ozmo get-together?

Ideas people?

Cowes itself will probably be a friggin nightmare with a lot of the restaurants booked in advance - would have to check now for availability.  There are a couple on the main drag leading in to Cowes that may have the parking facilities.

Last time we actually ventured off the Island to San Remo, last little town right before you cross the bridge to the Island.  Nice pub there and it didnt seem as crowded as Cowes.  Parking could be easier too!

Open for suggestion, but I would definitely like to catch up with the rest of the OzMo riders!  [thumbsup] [moto]

If dinner turns out to be too much of a nightmare we could just meet up at the track maybe?

Again I am a newbie to this stuff ... but my first thought was that that would be even less likely. Meet people throughout the weekend maybe, but not a mass gathering ???

Last time there was a group there for WSBK (of course less people) we exchanged numbers beforehand
and did our best to make a meeting one of the afternoons. Friday was best as there are usually a few less
people around.
Not that I'm going for Moto GP but Friday could be your best chance of making a meeting point and doing your best
to stick to the time/place.

Happy GP people.

Do we have any confirmed numbers for the GP?

I sort of make it about 9 or 10?

It's problably getting a bit late but how's our chances of booking somewhere for dinner. (I have to remember to count my 5 other travel mates for dinner as well or else my name will be mud)
 shit,   that brings it up too 15 and counting

The other thing too is which night would suit people.

For me, the Friday night would be better because I've already got plans for Saturday night (could bail out though)

Vossy I think the most sensible option is probably Friday night (or Thursday or Monday [laugh]). As for booking (whether too late or not) I wouldn't know where to start.

I don't know if it needs to be a formal occasion (for which I suspect we would probably need definite numbers and a deposit) ... how about takeaway pizza at the beach ???

Anybody that knows their way around thesethings/theisland care to make a suggestion?

I think the take-a-way pizza thing sounds like it could be the go.
we would have to order the pizza as soon as we meet up so it will be ready when we are about to leave. [cheeky]

There are a few options on takeaway in the main street of Cowes.
The earlier we get there the better.

Just a suggestion - we meet up in the Coles supermarket carpark on the Friday at 6 - 7 pm ?
 and go from there (whether it be park the bikes somewhere and get some food or go and order our food and have a beer while we wait)

+1 for the pizza & Coles thing on the Friday night - or we could go to Subway where I have seen Nicky Hayden having a foot long....then again...... [cheeky]

does anyone know if the "Isle of Wight" pub is back in operation from being burnt down?

I haven't heard, but after seeing the photos a few months ago, I'd be surprised if it was!

http://www.cfaconnect.net.au/index.php?option=com_joomgallery&func=viewcategory&catid=1618&Itemid=11 (http://www.cfaconnect.net.au/index.php?option=com_joomgallery&func=viewcategory&catid=1618&Itemid=11)

The owners of the Isle of Wight have opened across the road at The Continental Hotel. [beer]

They conviently bought it in preparation for the proposed redevelopment.

thanks for the update

good to see I will be riding over to nice Melbourne weather...... ;D [laugh]

It only rained a little this morning and I only have 2 doonas on the bed now.  [roll]

You can always depend on PI weather being Antarctic for at least one of the days of GP and scorching the next.

yeah remember one year it poured in the morning of the race, then was beautiful sunshine that afternoon!  I normally sit down at Siberia and the wind definitely comes up off the Antarctic!  ;D

I'm fighting to get fit enough for the trip this year.

I did something (strain I think) to my lower back on Monday.
Have had a session on Bowen Therapy and some acupuncture to help with recovery.
Either way I'm still riding.
Nothing is going to stop me riding over (as I touch wood)

look forward to meeting fellow OZMo's who make it over.

as for the PI weather, well you just have to put up with it and just enjoy the MotoGP experience.

so I should be on the lookout for a Monster heading over with the rider taped to a broom handle??

yeah dont worry mate I am not putting on the blouse - have been changing clutch plates, thrust bearings, bleeding things all in preparation - next Wednesday cant come quick enough!  [thumbsup]

and as for PI weather - well that is all part of the character of the place?  Still reckon Siberia is the best corner, then turns 11 and 12 after that! [moto]

Ouch. If Bowen doesn't fix it nothing will. And do some (gentle) yoga stretches (not twists) every morning.  [thumbsup]  If all else fails just drink away the pain.  [drink]

Yeah, have been doing the "corpse pose" and a bit of "down dog" or is that doggie style [roll] - nah can't remember what it's called.

Got another session next Monday to top me up before I go. [thumbsup] [thumbsup]

As for drinking away the pain, well that's a given [cheeky] [beer] [drink] [drink] [wine]

That's why you have a bad back in the first place.   [laugh]

hey Vossy what is your expected km's travelled per tank?

last year I averaged 190 to 200kms with luggage when the light came on. (sticking to the speed limit)

But we usually only do anywhere from 160/170kms to 190kms before we fuel up. (have a thirsty S4R traveling with us)

yeah cool sounds about what I am expecting from my bike - I am travelling with a ST2, a BMW GS1000, and a super tanker (Triumph Sprint with a 22 litre tank I think!)

So I am banking on about 5 stops!

I'm not going to the GP but my Monster is - a friend is coming to Melb from Perth and will be riding down on the Sunday morn from Chaddy area. Any Monster owners planning on going Sun morn ? 

man the weather is not looking good for the ride over from South Oz to the Island!  I have just resealed my dry clutch cover!  At least it may be an interesting wet race!  [moto]

Wish you all a very safe ride / trip to MotoGP, we are heading down Thursday and will be in the Expo on Friday/Saturday/Sunday.. enjoy your trip, hope to say hello!

Yep.  I have to ride to Melb on Wednesday so my bike can get some loving from Brad, riding home Thursday with a new back tyre. (not going to GP)
Weather looks like typical bloody Victorian weather.  But you'll be needing sunscreen by Sunday I'm sure.

Have a great time at the GP everyone.

Wednesday we are heading to Keith, then to Colac (probably stay), then Thursday head to Geelong, ferry, then on to the Island.  [moto]

and thanks HeatherP

You left some of that Victorian weather behind when you left Sydney Heather. Thanks for sharing.  [laugh]

I like to share  [evil] [evil]

Beautiful weather here the last two days.   [roll]

Sorry I won't be in Hamilton to offer coffee on your way through. If you see a Monster heading the opposite way on Thursday - it will probably be me.  There's some nice roads connecting Colac to the GOR but I assume you already know about them?

I think Vossy will be heading around that way too, so you may spot a couple more Monsters going the opposite way!  I don't know the area at all, but my mates do.

Safe riding to all heading to the Island - looking forward to meeting you all!  [moto] [thumbsup]

Im leaving tomorrow morning from Sydney, for those of you riding down be safe and take it easy. I hope to see some of you down there.
Don

I'll be leaving Thursday afternoon, see you all on Sunday!

Heading off tomorrow morning. Going to MtGambier to meet up with a mate then onto Warrnambool (stay over) [thumbsup] then depending on the weather Thursday, we will either go GOR or through Colac, Geelong and onto the ferry across to Sorento.
Safe riding people! [moto] [moto]

will try ringing you Jason once on the ferry to see if maybe you are on the same one.

Cool as Vossy - just keep an eye out for a Silver S2R1000 with loud Termis!!  [moto] [thumbsup]

I will give you a txt or ring Thursday too to see where you are at!  Once again to all riding there have a very safe one!  Hopefully we don't get blown over or washed out!!

Have a great time guys (and a safe trip).

I'm trying to get the day off. Morning ride, lunch and beers with mates around the TV.

The rain just started in Hamilton and doesn't look like stopping for quite a while.  :-\  :'(  [bang] [bang]

according to weatherzone Hamilton is meant to be about 10-20mm today, then drops to <1mm tomorrow, then back up to 10-20mm again on Thursday.  I think I will be wearing my wets the whole trip!  ;D

I think my heated grips will come in handy this trip. (to keep the feeling in my hands)

That reminds me, better get some spray on water repellent for my gloves for that extra water proofing.

See ya's on PI folks!

Thinking of fitting paddles on the Monster for Thursday.  But will probably stay with friends in Melb and come back Friday instead.  Riding with a new back tyre in torrential rain is not my idea of fun.

err yeah because the tyre will still have the sealant on it making it double slippery!  Good thinking Heatherp!  [thumbsup]


heated handgrips? bloody luxury!  may as well be riding a goldwing!  [laugh] [laugh]

oh yeah thanks for reminding ME about water repellent for my gloves!  ;D

I am sure I can get a couple of more posts on here before I leave!  ;D

vossy has left the building

hey Guys just let you know we have landed at Bazz's place and Bazz says your a whimp Heather

Oh so Bazz didn't fall off the ferry on the way over then  [roll] and they let him into Victoria too  :o blooy hell they let anyone in these days.   ;D  HI BAZZ

Enjoy yourselves Jukie & Betty.  :-*

Bazz Said pregnant dog because he has forgotten his password

hi all bazz here if any one needs too hide from the rain feel free too drop in got shit loads of room and for those wondering where ive been i havnt been able too log in mark  and julie just helped cheers bazz

enjoy the weekend guys, i'm SOOO jealous!


paul.

Hi all,

Looks like I'll be heading down late Friday arvo after work and staying somewhere in Ventnor with some friends.  Keen to catch up with all the crew if that's possible.
The pizza on the beach idea sounds great.  PM me with contact info please.

Cheers,
Rob

just finished packing and loading up the bike - now to have a good night's sleep.  Looking forward to seeing fellow Oz Monsters down the Island.   [thumbsup] ;D

Bloody pouring in Tas at the moment. I might get a clear window to head north to Devonport on Thursday and down to the island on Friday. Gonna have to pack all the wet weather gear now.

If i remember to take the OZ monster cards you might all get one left on your bike. Maybe pick up a few new members.

See you all there.

If your watching TV I'll be the guy in the Ducati shirt. Try to pick me out.

hey Ducmeister sent a pm

Hey all, safe riding to the island.

I'll be heading down Friday morning, well thats the plan at this stage - depends on the weather and how many drinks I have with 3 Crow Eaters who will be crashing here thursday night.

Might see some of you around the track, I'll be the other guy with a red ducati t-shirt  ;)

If the XXXX Retreat is back, I might be found there, I spent the whole weekend there last year  [beer]

Yep, good entertainment, but shocking beer  [puke]  ;D

Ah haa, fortunatley they serve Boags Draught  [drink]

Is it true that its only called XXXX because Queenslanders can't spell "beer"?  [roll]

Must remember to look out for the entertainment. :o

Friday before...

I can always tell when its PIMotoGP weekend....  Pissing down and freezing cold as usual.  You're all insane. 

Enjoy your time down there at the island! [thumbsup]

I will be watching from the confines of my lounge room dry warm and cosy! ;D

Rob [thumbsup]

It snowed around Melbourne last night.

Nice to see Victoria is laying on it's finest weather for all the visitors. I rode 4hrs home in torrential rain and gale force winds. Had to backtrack to the main road as some back roads had just too much water on them. Only aquaplaned once with the new back tyre.  :o
I too will be watching the GP from my cozy loungeroom surrounded by lots of drying out riding gear.  [beer]

You crazy kids have fun now you hear, and dont start sliding around in the mud, I will be sitting in my lounge room nice and warm wearing my ducati shirt see if you can spot me  [beer]






                                 Mmick

I'm working and won't even be able to watch it on TV. Couldn't get the time off due to staff shortages.  First one I've ever missed. Depression setting in. >:(

 [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

Copy that !  [drink]

What a great time I had!

Spent Wednesday riding down to Colac through Edenhope, Mortlake and some other bicycle tracks!
Thursday went from Colac to Apollo Bay along GOR - weather was really good!  Headed to Queenscliffe - ferry - then Sorrento and on to Phillip Island!
Even though weather was cold and wet Friday and Saturday come Sunday race it was great sunny weather - enough to get a bit of a tan!
Met Jukie and Vossy!  [thumbsup]
Ride home was very cold but reasonably dry!
Most impressed with my Monster on the trip - averaged 5litres per 100km!  [moto] ;D

Same here! Just watched the replay! What's a man got to do to get reliable staff!!!!

the biffo in Moto2 was great - another display of bad Aussie sportsmanship!!  [laugh]

Bad ? I thought that was the Aussie standard

Good see Stoner still has it though.



                                     Mmick

Great entertainment while I was painting the house [thumbsup]

Rob [popcorn]

not sure if you were there Mmick - but what they showed on tv was not the full coverage - good old Wayne "the Train" at first ran over to Faubel, then attempted to punch him through the visor, twice, then pushed him over twice.  The Aussie fans were greatly impressed.... :P

So, back home and thawed.  I haven't been so cold on the bike for a very long time.

Fantastic to meet some of the crew from all around the place!  Betty, Jukie, Vossy, Andy55, techno, and I think Mr.S2R.

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/5096451118_726f2c110b_m.jpg)

Great to see a win for Casey too.  Re the moto2 antics I don't think we''l be seeing Wayne in the big time again.

Cheers.

Sorry I didnt catch up with you - I was there but only met Vossy and Jukie (lucky them haha!). Ditto on the cold part - but I will be there next year!

A 5000 Euro fine and a lifetime ban from MotoGp is the result.

yep, what a douche bag.

got halted in Corryong on the way down due to flooded roads - ended up riding through 4 flooded sections...feet up near your hands to stop water getting into your boots!

lots of aqua-planing and loose front-end, but Sunday was sensational in true PI fashion - never can pick the weather down there. Bumped into Jukie and The Don(at Gundagai on the way back). Also met a guy called Kent who rode down from Sydney on a 620.

Epic trip this year thanks to those rains.

So then, who was that last person that joined us at Coles?  Any ideas?  ???

That was hambo

That would be Hambo if my memory serves me correctly (unless it was frozen)

What a fantastic weekend! [thumbsup] [thumbsup]

Besides Ducati and Stoner winning, the highlight of the weekend was meeting up with all the other OzMo's who made the trek down to the island (for Techno , up to the island) and bravely fought the wind, cold and rain. [clap] [clap]

A special thanks to Jukie for organising the troops, and for the dance  :-*(legend) Hope you and Betty had a safe trip home.

I got home just on dark yesterday after two days of sensational riding weather. Got to do the Black and Reefton spurs on Monday with very little traffic and NO PLOD! [thumbsup]

My only bummer was that I picked up a piece of wire in my rear tyre, so I now have a slow leak. :( also not to metion the big grey roo that tried to kill me only a few Kms from home..

After sloshing around in the PI mud on the weekend my Bike boots are toast. They're 12yr old) Good excuse to pick some new ones up for my Birthday in a few weeks. ;D

Maybe we could organise a OzMo house next year if we get enough people who would like to go (just thinking out loud)

 [thumbsup] for the whole experience

Well we arrived back this arvo. Glad I got the chance to meet up with most of the Ozmos.

I'll post a couple of pics later.

Good to meet everyone on Saturday night.

I have never ridden in worse conditions than I did to get to PI on Friday morning.

Mondays ride was also cut a bit short due to crappy weather east of PI.

Despite the weather I had a great time.  [drink] [moto] [drink]

A few piccies:

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1185/5100621774_f3060bda94_z.jpg)

Proof that there was actually a Monster on the Island ... Vossy and the Vossy-mobile

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4147/5100621796_fe8d2a02e5_z.jpg)

The must have accessories for your D16 ... pack-shit bars,

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1396/5100621804_0dc923145e_z.jpg)

... pillion pad and pegs

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4151/5100616326_4f1566e533_z.jpg)

Ozmo-folks up on the big screen in Cowes ... Techno, Jukie & Vossy

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1166/5100621786_665f757888_z.jpg)

A couple of legends ...

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1088/5100621790_0472fe3729_z.jpg)

... up close and personal

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4145/5100031069_0083267ab9_z.jpg)

Trackside ... Andy55 & Jukie

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1187/5100031073_f4a5573944_z.jpg)

Celebrating the win with Casey on track (well kinda)

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1160/5100031075_888e3ea13d_z.jpg)

... this is as close as we got to a celebratory nudie run around the track

+1 on the Friday conditions.strong wind rain sleet fog and cold ...other than that it was fine. [laugh].....special mention to some fine roads on the way home 1. Bairnsdale to Mt Hotham.................and 2.Khancoban to adaminiby....via cabramurra......they are part of what riding a bike is all about...........

Nice photos guys.  Jukie, what did Mick say about your scar???

I rode 300km home from Melbourne on that dreaded Friday morning.  It got worse at my end 30mm!! I need to find a drier place to live!

Thanks for the Pic Betty [thumbsup]

Gee my face looks burnt even with a helmet on! :-[

So I gather Jukie you're not going to wash "The Scar" again? [cheeky]

That last shot, Jukie should 've been holding an Umbrella -  instand Grid girl with that look -  [drool] [evil]