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Heading up to PITS for breakfast tomorrow , Sunday 20th  (3 days before my birthday, jot it down  [wine] ) weather permitting of course.......for a sedate ride and home early morning.....mentioning it just in case anyone else has similar plans........Berowra around 8.30ish i guess.......I predict fine weather, it only seems to rain nearer the coast.....well..so i have heard......... [cheeky]   ;D   [thumbsup]

The Northern Beaches hounds would love to join you for a Birthday  [coffee]
Count dog1 and dog2 in WEATHER permitting
Rob S ?
shall me make it the
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+1

Put me down as a may be.got to suck up to the cook  :'(
Still trying to get the hang of the new bike ,a definate must When riding with BwianTeff  [laugh] [moto]
I think the guy that designed it road with Teff on a regular basis ???

Oh and the weather forecast is crap thunderstorms and 29c

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If I'm there I'm there, if it's grey  [thumbsdown]

Ok Betty and Trev will be out to play. It's overcast but no rain in site

Looking good here.
I'm a bit behind schedule but will be there.
M

Great turn out , seems Brian can still attract a crowd  8)
No Matty though  :(
No mishaps points lost   [thumbsup] happy days
Home and hot time for a swim.
Now where is that photo of Teff's birthday cake  ;D

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I'm sure you can survive a morning without me.

A nice day by the look of it.
Didn't know the significance of the day, hope you had a nice day Brian surrounded by Ducati's

No we can't , we are certainly lacking in the photocrapy and photobotch dept :-X

And happy 65th 35th birthday Bwian ,Teff :-* :-* :-* what time is the barby at your place wensday was it?

Good ride a tad hot on the way home wish it woulda rained to cool it down :-\

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  I couldn't make it this morning, but, Happy Birthday Brian !   [clap]  [drink]  [wine]  [clap]

ive just checked the weather for this  sat morning 26th ......looks fine so i will head up to wollombi for breakfast at Bruno's cafe.......probably leave berowra at about 7.15 am .....happy to stop along the old road if any one wants to join in there ...........im going anyway so just thought this invite might be enough to get anyone half thinking of comming out over the line ............Best regards Hambo............... [moto] [moto] [coffee]

sounds good, berowra mobil? 7.15  [thumbsup]

hey Paul ...what r u riding tomorrow so i can find you

Monster..red, easy to spot 

 

Yeah we might turn up see what the weather is like

Will be there [moto]

Another great morning , good to see Julie and Mark and Hambo
lovely cool temp no [leo] lots and lots of bikes, even a pride of HD
riders patched up and rumbling Brian I thought , had a tear in his eye
not being in their group.
I have to apologise to the other two stooges for thinking that station wagon
was a mobile speed camera  :-[ scaring them ........sucked in Brian
makes up for the drag race at the lights  :-[ I'm such a sucker  [bang]

Good day and company. had to dust off the heated grips a little cool this morning but the rain held of.
  even though we had Woden the rain god  (Teff the rain god) ;D
 
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The three Monsters
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The usual suspects

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I think I just pissed my pants [clap] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Rob that was GOLD

Early tomorrow morn if it's dry... Berrowra by 7:30.

 [thumbsup]

Still very wet up this end.

Was heading out to scrub in the new rubber but I heard the sky falling all morning so rolled over and caught some more shut eye.

Good move Matty, anyone else with any sense would do the same, I rolled over at 3:20am and switched the alarm off got up and left for work  [roll]




                              Mmick

Indisputable proof that Teff is a rain whisperer

He was at a little Restaurant in Gods country last night
which shall reman nameless.
his table was outside .......... yes it rained.
So they put him at the bar.....rain stopped
Out to his table ....................rain started
back to the bar......................rain stopped
back again to his table...........yep you guessed it
...........................................rained again
Three times !!!
this is absolute proof that a black wet cloud gathers
above Teff's old noggin.............Brian are you sure you
want to come to Kangaroo valley next week I hate getting wet  ;D                                         

neighbour friendly ??

i heard you at castle hill farmers market , hate to think how loud it was before  [laugh]

Hope you had a nice ride this morning.
Can I blame you for the turn in the weather this afternoon and me having to ride home in the rain!

Ohhh you have a new cleaning buddy...

looks like the new spounge for cleaning the bike  [thumbsup]

Harsh!
 just thought I would quote you so you cant remove your terse and cruel comments about my dear friend Rob  ;D


What a crap ride it turned out to be for me [puke]
Road was wet and greasy I felt like I had no control or confidence on the bike,
we waited for nearly 40 minutes in the rain at the servo for Teff (the rain god)
gave up so off we went .
The bike felt really sketchy as I tried to throw it into the nice corners down hill from PITS
then got the wave down from Paul  :o  looked at my rear friken flat with a nail hanging out of it  [bang]
Rob to the rescue  [thumbsup] with a tyre plug and limped home.
Never saw Teff but got an angry sms from him that we didn't wait [roll]
Sorry had enough and didn't want to risk loosing all the psi again..............oh well they cant all be nice rides
Could of been worse
a lot worse if I ended up binning the bike.

Teff next time you organize a ride, can you actually be there  on Time
 You go and send Me and Dez and Paul on a wild goose chase, broke all stops to be there on time ,and rode in the rain , Dez with a punctured Tyre.
And you come up with a lame excuse you lost your KEY [roll]
Let it be known you were still in bed polishing your Tool polishing the Harley  [roll]

Teff your not going to worm out of that easy buy putting up cute puppy dog pictures :)

Ohh Brian it is a very very cute dog. I will have to come and visit you and your cute dog sometime ;) [drool]

Is that it ????  :o
A puppy expunges your sins of letting your monster brethren bath in the lack of the Teflon glow
huddled in a pathetic group with the Autumn rain tarnishing there steeds ?
Limping home with a flat tyre ,
a ride un finished ! a day ruined !
a wife waging her finger !
a dog looking at me with
"you left me at home alone for that "

Okay Ill pay that............................I am a dog lover too.

Thats why we call you

  "The Teff"

it just slides off like a turd glossed with olive oil down to Bondi  ;D

There seems to be some chat amongst the Northern Beaches chapter  [moto]
about a  [coffee] at warriors this Sunday morning

To celebrate mothers day of course. ;D

At this rate, I would have thought tomorrow?

Keep talking like that and we/you will be branded illegal ... outlaws!

Especially hanging out with that Harley riding mate of yours.

no negative comments on harleys .....see what did you do on the weekend thread

I'll be heading out nice & early tomorrow morning. Should be around RW's at 8'ish, then depending on the fog, perhaps on to Wollombi.

Well we will be out and about maybe both days so keep your eyes out for us

same here .......probably 9 ish ......i will keep an eye out..........regards Hambo :)

Might be out in the afternoon have a few things to do in the morning

4pm.. Waiting at Berowra for his royal teffness.

Mothers day Coffee ride, old rd to Warriors,  9.00 AM ish tomorrow, sunday morning 8th.
@Berowra mobile

Two Dogs (nth'n beaches chapter)
Mrs Two dogs
Rob S
Teff on the Hardly ,if he hasn't lost his keys or forgotten his medication (nth'n districts lost boys chapter)[roll]
Hambo (keeping an eye out)
Jukie (out an about)
Betty (in tow)
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Both of us will be at road warriors at 9:30ish

Brian who.......................................


Oh thats right he is that HD guy that would tag a long sometimes [laugh]
At least there is zero chance of rain now ;D

Oh Yeah no Teff no Rain [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [moto] [moto] [moto] [moto]

Wow awesome day for a ride today , no traffic no cops Oz Monsters a plenty,  happy mother ....er's day [thumbsup]
Now for a quick surf ,visit mum and then an arvo mountain bike ride then  [bow_down] Luba's roast organic chicken for dinner  [drool] [drool]
and a nice bottle of red  [wine] [wine] ;D

All this riding for Mothers day!
I'll be home for a ride next weekend if someone feels like coming out.
I'm having withdrawals from the S4Rs....

That's okay we can go for a ride in the rain!

Would like to thank everyone that came along yesterday and today [thumbsup]. Yes you were missed Brian from me anyway :-*.  We might be up for a ride next weekend just depends on the weather [laugh].

Twaz nice to see Mark n Jul's too  [thumbsup]
and all the old Monster guys basking in the winter sun  8)
was that a blanket over your knees Randang and Hambo  [laugh]

no there were no blankets......but it has got me thinking for next time... [laugh] [laugh]...................by the way whats with the strange new Monster ritual of swapping one ear plug with a fellow monster riders .....is that like the Native indians becoming blood brothers or something???????..... :o :o

It's a special bond hambo  [laugh]

Matty, I'm told the S4Rs is not having withdrawls from you...... it could just be speculation, reports are unconfirmed at this time..

My fault, I left the key in it!
Who ever rode it last you have to service it  [cheeky] it's the cheaper one being the 36k but then it also includes a fork service!

You know, I must have only just missed some of you guys last Sat. I did head out fairly early (left North Syd around 6.45am) and was at the RW around 8am. Hung around for a coffee & bacon & egg roll, then back up to Gosford.
I'm certain I saw the bloke everyone refer's to as 2 Dog's on the cruiser (just a guess as the plate was "2DOGS"), but that would be it. No other Monsters to speak of.

What's wrong with an early start anyway, apart from the completely numb fingers, hands, legs, neck ............

It was 10 degrees when I left home, I'm certain it would have been at least 4 - 5 degrees colder at Berowra + the wind chill factor.

No wonder my hands went numb, but I wouldn't have missed it for anything, it was a brilliant morning out. Glad you all enjoyed yourselves too, albiet just a little later on.

Two dogs, formaly Dez is not the cruiser rider you saw, he rides an S2R 1000.
Don't know who the 2dogs plated rider is.

So thats who has that plate  :( bloody HD scumbag  [cheeky]
Teff do you know him  ???

Dont worry Dez you are the original two dogs :-*

If you scratch me behind my ear
my leg goes up and down  ;D

                                                           :-[ ahh yes that is me oh the shame  :o

                                   Brian I would of liked to of "come out" on my own terms but now that its done
                                          I feel such a relief thanks fellow HD brethren  [moto]  [thumbsup]
                                          now can I wear my bumless chaps in public......can I ............please.


                                  That is only the second time in my life that my derriere has graced the saddle of a hog
                               and who of course should be there to document such a vile act of self abuse and perversion

                                                                                       Tefflon

Ohhh bumless chap Dez Wow :o

Anyone with thoughts on this weekend if the weather is okay?

Hey mate im definetly keen. Just have to go to the rta today, get the blue slip done, register it and get some new rubber. Hopefully if all goes well it will be done. Its been 3+ months with out a ride so keen as mustard!

Ill be riding like a bigger girl now after after the acco and with fresh rubber and will be donning my old Rjays helmet (the most uncomfortable helmet in the world) seeing the other one is gone.

But yea, keen as!

I'm keen for a Saturday Morning Run.. Old Road? Somewhere Else?
Lemme know.
M

Ill let you know mate. Still waiting on a courier to arrive and until they arrive i cant get to D-Moto for new rubber. Trying to get it on today because the stuff on it now is slippery as.

A

couldnt get the new rubber on today, wasted a day waiting for a bloody courier that turned up at 4:30. Im going first thing in the morning for the 9am opening to get rubber on and will be heading out after that. It will  be later but im gagging to get out

I'll definitely be heading out to play with my new toy some more; http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=48951.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=48951.0)

Should be leaving North Sydney area around 6.45'ish, Berowra around 7.15 ish, Gosford 8'ish then back to RW around 8.15'ish, or something similar.

Wouldn't mind saying 'hi' if anyone's around at RW's.

Here's that Cruiser I was talking about with the 2Dogs plate....

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And here's a little something from yesterday morning.....

Ducati Monster S4rs Early morning wake-up (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NPmGjQZnbg#normal)

Great Vid (except for the music) :)

Where do you have the camera mounted? Is it a go Pro?

Yup. GoPro Motorsport, mounted on the carbon fibre belt covers with the suction cup, hence the slight 'wobble' when under harder acceleration.
Yeah, I know, the music is....hmmmmm..... :-\

It's only my second attempt, so still trying to figure it all out & the best mounting positions etc.

I've never trusted that suction cap but I think I'll give it a crack now

Nice vid Dan_t.  I can see myself investing in one of these for my O/S trip.

Awesome video quality. I'm getting me one of those go-pro thingimajigits for sure.

 

We need a front facing camera a rear facing camera and a side one too.
The editing would be fun but it would make a great video.
Maybe the next group ride or three.

Well I had a nice ride this afternoon with Andy55 and Trev to wiseman ferry for a late lunch and some music with the new claudio. We meet up at RW and also found myself chatting to Andre and Shane and his missus. It was great to meet you guy. So thanks guys again for a great day [thumbsup] [moto]

Nice vid Dan ... the Boss and I just watched it together - had us laughing:

Me: "watch out for the gravel"
the Boss: "and the bumps ... one, two ... and the thiiiirrd ... there it is" [laugh]

Matty ... any chance of a GoPro group buy from one of your retailing friendlies ;) [cheeky]

Yeah, I had to cut it down from 26 min's to the 11 min mark. I find there's something kind of fun watching a stretch of road you're familiar with.

I'v only just bought this go pro through a group buy, did pretty well out of it too.

If there's enough real interest, I would be happy to talk to the retailer who supplied mine to see if he's interested in doing one here. Not quite offering to arrange it, just happy to ask him the question !!!

It's a possibility, a group buy that is. But the place I have bought all of my stuff from lately already has pretty good pricing on all of there stock.
I guess it would depend on how many are in the group buy.

Which model did you get Dan and what did you pay for it in the group buy?

Oh and nice to hear you are out and about Jukie, I would love to have had a ride this weekend but there are other things to do right now.

Nice to finely meet some of the Ozmonster Crowd at RW today. Jukie, the new tail chop looks great...now what to do with those pipes!!! Maybe some locally made Monster Horns? Or a set of Andre's Slip Off's....Certainly a different look, Andre, Have you tried taking the mid pipes off at the udder?, paint it silver and instant Quad Ex-box.

Hope to see you guy's out on a Ozmo ride soon

Aya & Shayne   [moto]

If Im not mistaken, I think someone is trying to gee me up. That custom 'slip off' system ur bagging out peaked at 128hp on a conservative dyno  :P. And without cans its light as.

Look Shayne, ur bike looks good with the Quat D ex box too  [laugh]:

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Ill get one in due course once i sell the termi slip ons.

If I was buying exhausts again I'd be looking at Boomtubes.

Im going to head out tommorow morning for a ride most prob old rd but am open to anywhere else, let me know if your keen and I'll tone down Friday night drinks!

just had a nice sun morning run ....and a coffee with paul.....saw a few other monsters on the road but no one i recognised  [laugh] [laugh].....the old road definately taking longer to dry out these days ....but i guess that keeps it interesting..... [Dolph]....so having done the Nat park to the south yesterday ...and old road today i can confirm there is some great winter riding still to be had .......just rug up slow down a notch for wet corners and enjoy........regards hambo :) :).........and bring on sept

     
  Carefull how you word it Hambo, it just gives them more ammunition !

the suns out .....old road is fairly dry .........so no excuses this weekend  [Dolph].....its an instant cure for cabin fever................. [clap] [clap]

Teff.. give me a call if you're up for a morning run.

Leaving the city in 5... Berrowra ~ 0900

c u around 9.15
is Rob allowed out to play ?

What is the plan?

We have been re-organising things but we won't be able to meet you at Berowra in time ... see you at Mount White?

sounds good ...mt white between 10 and 10.30.............

I'm only out briefly as i need to back at hornsby by 10.
Leaving berrowra now for a quick run.. will see some @ PITS in 30-40
M

Have I misse the boat for this one?

Crakin day up the Old road with some familiar old faces.
Basking in the winter sun having a chin wag over  [coffee]
was almost as good as the ride.
Brian set a very nice sedate pace which was probably good due to some green as grass
moss on some of the darker corners with the added joy of creeks still running through the
apex of others.
Max........... well Im not going to spill the beans here but hope all went well today  [thumbsup]  [wine]

 [thumbsup] Will keep ya posted.

The end of an era for me for weekend destinations, the Flinders Bakery always had great pies and coffee but sadly has closed it's doors. No more jazz on Sundays, no more Beef & Burgundy chunky pies after a quick whizz through the S's down past Red Hill. *sigh*

Where's the pict Brian come on I know you want to.

Whats jukie got there, an  ice cream  ???

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Was great to be back! Missed umm most of you :)

and thanks Brian for washing my bike on Sunday while i stood around drinking your coffee and chatting... we should do it more often :)

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Hey why do you get your bike washed?

Apparently Andrew was a little disappointed
as Brian had promised him a bikini bike wash  ;D
But all he got was some plumbers cleavage

i got the "wax"  :-*

Yes it was good to meet up with a few of you over the weekend ... weather hasn't been kind to us lately and everything has gone a bit quiet (rides, socials, general forum activity) ... so it was good to get out and catch up - apologies for being my usual boisterous self.

I was actually a little surprised about how quiet the Cafe was on Saturday but suspect the police presence on the Old Road had something to do with that. Definitely a lot more activity on Sunday ... also at PITS.

I will be going for a "learner legal" ride with another square tyres mate up to RW, MtW tomorrow. Be leaving from Berowra train station area around 9:30am.

sorry Rod620 i have my parents coming up for the weekend

Well, if anyone's up for an early start, I'll be passing Berowra around 7:40'ish, probably be at RW's around 8:30'ish tomorrow morning.
It'd be great to share a coffee with someone!

Hey Dan_t,
Did you have a camera or something mounted on a bracket on the right hand side?

Sure did. I had the GoPro initially attached to the rear peg, then off the side of the tank. I did see a couple of Monsters heading north around Berowra as I made my way back home. Probably around 9'ish. Other than that, didn't see anyone else out that early.

+1 4 [Dolph] + [coffee]

Beaut morning yous all missed out  [laugh]

Rob your excused ...................he had a big night  ;)  sent me some
photos ,  a couple showing vast amounts of empty alcohol receptacles
hmmmmmmmm and one showing a worse for ware inflatable life
size female receptacle   :o

Im sure Brian will post the pictures  [laugh]

Unfortunately I was not one of those Monsters yesterday. However I did cycle past the Mobil as you were about to leave. Sorry I did not stop, but I figured you didn't want to be caught talking to a lycra bandit (in my best lycra, I might add) so I kept pedalling by.
Maybe next time...

Bloody Heck!

I was rugged up and still FREEZING in the leathers (well, my hands were at the very least. They'd gone past numb through to the stinging stage.....).
How on Earth do you guys manage in that lycra get up?

Ok, Ok, Ok enough of this Tom Foolery.

I've been lurking around here for quite some time now, even contributed my own inane comments occasionally to some random topic that I know nothing about, but I still haven't met anyone!

I guess my habit of a somewhat rude early Sat morning ride isn't shared amogst other Ducatisti, so I'm prepared to make a concession here.

Who is up for a bit of a meet & greet this Sat morning, with a possible ride out to Wollombi (weather permitting)?
If that's too far for everyone, a short(er) blast up & down the Old Rd with an obligatory stop at the Road Warrior also sits just fine with me.

I'd normally be passing the Mobil @ Berowra around 7:30 / 8'ish, but am happy to push this back to 9'ish instead if that helps.
Any takers?

I'd love to, but work has me by the short and curlies at the moment (well, that and skiing!)

Some hibernation does set in when it is colder, but hope to catch up with you all (newer and well worn members included) in the near future.

I think we were the "Couple of Monster's you past heading North" on the Ol' Road last Saturday. Thought we left early, however not as early as some. Might be out to play this weekend too..... [Dolph]

Possible but it will depend on my morning booking for a small warm modification  ;)

Oh yeah a free weekend no ones bike to work on :)

Weather's looking good for Sunday 10th. [thumbsup]
Me a Dez are heading up the old road to warriors. :D
Then possibly return via Six fingers(Spencer) Wisemans ferry. Glenorie, Galston, :-\

Be at Berowra mobile 9.00am. :-*

I might just join you for the first bit.
Sorry for being another bike for you to work on :-[

Don't worry about it Matty ...........he loves it  ;D
Okay Im deff. up for Sunday tourist trophy  ;D  on the Central coast + 
What about you Teff ? Drop the brush make an excuse to the client  (your good at that)
And join us for some winter  [Dolph] with warm hands thanks to Robert

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ky5_WeQWfeY&feature=related [thumbsup]

  [laugh]
Yeah.......that a boy

Very good, bit slow this morning but I finally got it.
Hope you had a good morning.

Pearl er of a day four musketeer's out n about
I have never been down the twistiest to Wiesmans .........fan bloody tastic
Thanks Rob great idea then back through the gorge .

Had a big breaky at Warriors and wish I could of had the courage to take a photo
of the biggest human I have ever seen let alone one on a MC  :o :o :o :o :o OMG
He was so big his head looked like a dolls head attached to another body and his HD
looked like  shopping Mall ride on kids   [Dolph] also dressed in the full outlaw regalia .
Morbidly obese poor chap  :o

Lots of action at the Warriors with a squid doing a rolling power burnout through the parking
lot then a full stand up mono down the road.
Perfect day  [thumbsup]

Seriously?

That road would be a lot more fun if it was wider ... and there are some pretty rough sections. Glad you guys had a good time.

Was a nice  day never seen so many bikes up the old road and the wisey section was very busy.
No [leo], and not as cold as i thought it was going to be. just a tad windy up the top at Mangrove Mt'n
And yes Betty it could be wider down to Wiseys, a lot of pot holes at the Mangrove Mt,n end.
And this time of year even at 11am allot of shadows across the road very hard to see the road with a dark visor.
Oh and that big dude Dez was talkin about it weren't me ok [evil]

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Classic you folks are, love the pics Rob.... [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Glad you had a good day out, I was home with my sniffle and digging out front......

If the weather holds we may be out later ... but we have some things to do this morning.

Hope to see ya there Brian

Well the Boss & I finally got the big kids out for a bit of a run ... ducked down to PITS for lunch. Obviously there was still a bit of water in some of the corners, but generally the road wasn't in bad condition.

Oh and the Boss was rather comfortable riding Trev ... so much smoother than me and the wench.

Thought that looked like a big fat Lambo in the background.

hey all
Im just tagging along in this thread.
I hope to join when im up and running again
im stoked i found some monsters in the area

Dom

Any one  :D

Ie, Teff when you finish cleaning Mattys Bike :-*
Might be some thing happening on the old road  weather dependant :-\

Berowra mobile 9.00am (if it still standing)

sniff sniff

Ok I’ll save you the pain, just let them know not confuse sea spray
with rain & cancel.... ;D

Looking good any body else?

What about the locals Mark n Julie ?  :-*
Oh and Teff is coming he is just playing hard  [roll]  to get and
as usual will be fashionably late early

Going to have a look see up the Ol' Road, hopefully the seaspray has blown away.....

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Well post trip, ran into a couple of regular OzMo's @ RW. Road a little damp, and had a wee white knuckler on the way back....12 sec mark, front slip's and I get a bit crossed up...all in a matter of 0.5sec....

Quick slide (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkqToWFIA0I#)

Looks very little and quick, however felt a whole lot bigger....Front end just sort of slide and turned in

Wasn't going fast, however you can just see the patch of wet road, and it must of just broken traction.....

Yeah nice morning up the Old , good to meet some new DMF'S ^
and a collection of" OLD "as well.
 I hear we just missed the coastie royalty in the Fiat .

Still scrubing in new rubber so was taking it very easy but very happy with the Conti's
very predictable and no grip issues even hitting water mid corners.
Hambo and Paul went past me like I was standing still on the way back up to PITS though :o  [laugh]
Another great day thanks  [thumbsup]

We tried, but you guys must have been running late.

Had an appointment at the Creek we needed to get to.

Me a Dez were on time at the predesignated meet point.
But allas Poor old Teffs dementia is setting in [wine],
He was half an early and waiting in the wrong spot, long story ay Teff [roll] [roll]
Which put us all out of wack.
Did see Jukie getting in the Bambino as we passed Warriors.

Any way Teff redeemed him self buy taking the lead across Hawksbury bridge keeping us leagal as a HWY Patrol was coming the other way  [roll]

Oh and that video above dosn't look any were near Berowra mobile 9.00 am dose it Teff [roll] [roll]
Refer my original post yesterday [roll]

20 degrees + for a few days now & more of the same for tomorrow!!!

Nice and early run up the Old Rd is in order I think  [thumbsup]

If anyone's game, I'll be running north past Berowra around 7.30'ish............

Planning a Wisemans Ferry ride tomorrow
It will be the Usual suspects :  Robbie and Sir Teff and my self.
Planning on a bite to eat down by the water and a brisk ride back down the Old road.
Not an early start as my daughter Paloma is in the netball Grand finals  [thumbsup]  
and I am the "official" photographer so probably a 11.30 ish start .
Meeting point to be confirmed later tonight as the old buggers are squabbling about the start point.
Max  allowed off the ball n chain ??
 Matty did the hot water bottle and toddie cure the man flu ?
Anyone else riding a Monster (Teff  ;) ) is welcome.

UPDATE
Meeting Berowra Mobile servo at  11.30 to 12.00 am
any interested riders post up their intensions.

I'll need to be back around 4ish, but I should be good to go  [thumbsup]

im up for it guys.

Wouldnt it make sense to do meet at the usual berowra servo, do old rd first and then through spencer and on to wisemans ferry and we all pop out the other end around hornsby/galston??

keep me posted.

A

Yes,
but we did that last time,
Dez thought he would like to try it Doggy style in reverse/backwards ;D
And we could stop Warriors or pie for a high tea and a natter on the way back before parting company :-*

Map
http://g.co/maps/qcek (http://g.co/maps/qcek)

ill make sure im not riding in front of dez then so i dont cop "it" im sure brian wont have a problem riding up front.

SO from that map still looks like berowra mobile meeting point?

Yep Berowra mobil it is 11.30/1200am. :D

You got that as well Teff,
Please repeat after me Teff Berowra mobil 11.30am /1200am thats about midday ;)

Please note the mobil is closed ror renovation so fuel up at the shell or caltex at Asquith

Bloody cakeman trying to change our ride [roll]  ;D
Sooooooo Max hows the front end ? Hope you got it back in time for tomorrow ?

Awww I love you 2 dez

Wogs fine but you crossed the line with Lebanese!

See you tommorow darling xo

Who's organizing this ride ???

Stomping ground ,now i know why they all got pointy heads out that way. ;) [laugh] [laugh]

That's a skinny road not a fatmans road :(

 And another reminder ,Please repeat after me, Teff Berowra mobil 11.30am /1200am thats about midday  [roll]

Sorry Lads, With Teff's 12o'clock Roll Call, being sometime between early afternoon and Sunset.......I can't make it.
However I might have an early morning run up to RW for a coffee .... as it is "The Buck's Evening" so I had better be back before midday to prepare....or eat charcoal in preparation........have Fun at Wiseman's   [Dolph]     [beer]     [drink]        [wine]     [cheeky]        [drool]        [puke]        ...................... [coffee]

p.s. brian.... nice avatar ! :)

Looks good Teff ..........now just have to check with the Leb Cakeman ,want to change anything  [laugh]

I will be the judge off that. [Dolph]

ok see you soon fellas

whats taken you so long rob? :)

Was a nice day
Teff ,Two dogs, Maxwells,Hambo, Cakeman, Rob s

Da boyz
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t70/robert3520/DSC03606.jpg)

One very jealous man ,can't keep his fingers of precious
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t70/robert3520/DSC03610.jpg)

Cakeman
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t70/robert3520/DSC03615.jpg)

Brad pitt
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t70/robert3520/DSC03617.jpg)

Lunch at six fingers (spencer)
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t70/robert3520/DSC03639.jpg)

Wasn't me
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t70/robert3520/DSC03611.jpg)

Rob at Six fingers........ Rob looking right at home with the locals
actually he suggested to lunch here to catch up with his cousins.
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff57/ohana181/photo-1-5.jpg)

Ahh Rob your using the wrong hand .......funny that's what his mum used to say too  [cheeky]
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff57/ohana181/photo-14.jpg)

Glad you all had a good day, my weekends can return to somewhat normal having gone through the stress of auction today!
Course we now have to find something to buy.......

Famous bloody last words!!

I left early, as planned & didn't Sydney just have its heaviest fog since Noah sailed his boat.........?

North Syd & I couldn't even see the building next to us - "She'll be right", I thought, "it'll lift as soon as I clear the lower North Shore".
Pacific Hwy, Pymble; "hmm, she's still a little thick......"
Hornsby, start of the F3; "Should I, shouldn't I......? It'll be thinner for sure a little further north, I'll keep going".
By the way, I was soaked from the bloody fog, who would have thought it was so wet................?

Berowra; "This is shit. I can't see further than 40 meter's in front of me. I'm cold. I'm wet. My wife's back in bed - what the hell was I thinking.......?"

I finally gave up, turned around and went home.

Back in bed by just after 8am.

I'm really glad someone had a great time later in the day 'cause I sure as heck experienced the biggest let down of the week.
Oh well, at least I'm off to Fiji on Tuesday !!!!!!

 Brian during happier times :)

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff57/ohana181/photo-15.jpg)
Little did we know the sleeping fault on his bike and what was lurking around a few more bends.
I am sure someone has the gruesome photos.
Spoke to him this morning still very sore and sorry but at least comforted by
the knowledge it wasn't his fault due to a major mechanical failure on his bike [bang] .
Get well soon mate  :-*  [thumbsup]

Yeah get well soon mate. Hope that ankle and shoulder are both feeling better quick smart.

Hope you take it right to MV as well.. with almost 29 pages of posts about the problem (http://www.mvagusta.net/forum/showthread.php?t=38009), I can't believe they haven't issued a recall for an OBVIOUSLY known issue.

Can't believe just how lucky you are that the issue showed up THERE and not along any of the other sections of FAR quicker cornering. Buy a lottery ticket mate.


To save the man himself from explaining too much.. It was low speed low side. Bike was being nursed around a gravel filled corner when it dropped.. At the time we all thought that it was caused by the gravel, but it looks like it was the hub issue as documented above.
Bike dropped on the right hand side on to bitumen... Brian got pinned under and was scraped along the road a bit before stopping just shy of the armco (slowed down by very damp mud, etc).

Brian's ankle and shoulder took the majority of the force but after a break and some lifesaving Panadol and Butter Menthols, he managed to continue on and finish off the ride (though obviously in pain and carrying a bruised ego).
Mainly fairing damage to the bike... didn't appear to be anything bent or broken.



The troublesome corner.
(https://lh5.ggpht.com/-CMM8ekNcTCk/TlsD8lGLSAI/AAAAAAAAAcE/nUZLPyXqJ8I/s800/IMAG0392.jpg) (https://picasaweb.google.com/106533260302219374532/Public/photo#5646110897124100098)

The slowing mud.
(http://lh4.ggpht.com/-GrXrrUhCm2M/TlsEJxXtRgI/AAAAAAAAAcM/6JOtotxo6bY/s800/IMAG0393.jpg) (https://picasaweb.google.com/106533260302219374532/Public/photo#5646111123757155842)

A little dirt.. it's still good...
(http://lh3.ggpht.com/-3OoYIqyGS0g/TlsH3sutX1I/AAAAAAAAAcc/YlQPt5kx6Ms/s800/IMAG0395.jpg) (https://picasaweb.google.com/106533260302219374532/Public/photo#5646115211320319826)

Only if you're in the mood for a bit of joviality...
Interestingly... Google Street View takes the same line as you do Brian  :D
(http://lh3.ggpht.com/-arOHUijKYQg/TlsCvFcDkWI/AAAAAAAAAbo/JFaXhSU7Gpw/s600/BriansLine.jpg) (https://picasaweb.google.com/106533260302219374532/Public/photo#5646109565776007522)

Sorry to hear about that Brian, hope all is better soon mate.

Ouch!
Sorry to hear that mate. I did a similar thing on my old MV.
I know this is a Duc forum, but wow, they're nice bikes........

Okay DMF's short notice I know

 Daddies 1/2 day ride Weismans loop back down the Old rd

Taking Teff back to the seen of his recent dismount to lay a wreath and have a
solemn moment of navel gazing.
Myself Mrs Two Dogs and Sven the crash test dummies aka Teflon .
Brewowra Mobil you know the drill 10.30 ish

mobil is open again now c u there .....thought i saw brian up the old road yesterday?? [thumbsup]

Awesome! Cracking day for it.

Dad's day stuff this arvo, so can't be out too long

What a day  [bow_down]   [Dolph]  [Dolph]  [Dolph]  [Dolph]  [Dolph]  [Dolph]
fan-bloody-tastic , perfect weather great company and Teff didn't fall off  ;D

Roll call: Mr and Mrs Dogs Tef-lon Max-Wells and Ham-bone with a guest appearance's ...........
We had the pleasure off bumping into Suz-J and Cupcake aka Kristin on her Spada  [thumbsup]
1/2 day turned into a full day no  [leo] very little traffic ,sunshine , dry road , no gravel or  MV hubs exploding
burgers and scalding HOT coffee at 6 fingers care of Brian's best new friend and proprietor
of the Spencer general store.

Counted 7 highway patrol cars on my return adventure,today
came o so close 3 times :D

Bike cop sitting at the Hawksbury bridge on the old road waiting in the bushes at the bottom of the hill. ???

What time was that Rob?
I didn't see it, I was up and down the Old Road day due to a visit to the Central Coast.
Didn't see anyone  [leo] there, did see a green fully marked car sitting just as the Old Road joins back to freeway off ramp at Berowra.

Shame I couldn't catch up with you all while you were out.
Did have a great run with a bloke in his old dac dac up the hill from Brooklyn Bridge to the PITS.
Such a fun run, though we would have both been handing in our licences if the  [leo] were around. I got a little carried away on my pat-malone.

Around about 5.15pm old pac

One Hyw patrol about 8.30am from port to warchoppy :P
One hyw patrol about 12miday Wallcar to nowendok :P
One hyw patrol about 2pm on funder bolts about half way  :P

Came so close to getting clocked buy all three [roll]

Musta been a fathers day thing [leo]

  "Brian got tired and had to have a little lie down"          [laugh]  [laugh]  [laugh]
 Thats such a crack-up, I  [laugh] till I  :'(

Anyone willing to risk a morning ride  [coffee] this weekend?

leaving at 8.30..

Oh shucks I feel all warm inside
what a happy ending
We always take pity on you Teff  ;D

So, le me get this straight, Teff loves forums because guys give him happy endings?

And how many thousands of Dollars  [roll]


Tell some one that cares . >:(
maybe your Buddy's on the MV FORUM :-*

Well I wasn't going to go there but.......  ???

Unless it's raining which is what the forecast is for most of the week.  :P

Weather conditions shouldn't make a difference with that all terrain vehicle of yours.. [coffee]

All terrain yes but the rider still doesn't like venturing out when the sky is dripping.

Heading out tomorrow (weather half decent) for spin up the old road around midday
if anyone would like to come... [coffee]

We be up for that Paul. Whats the plan?

PITS, around 12.00, then any direction after that..


PM for Jukie

No probs got your pm

Doing a slightly earlier run, but will try to meet you guys at PITS around 12.
Aiming for Berowra around 10:30-11:00... Quick run North then back to PITS.

Thanks all you guys for the ride and for putting up with my  [puke] mood

So if the weather is good we will be up for a ride. I need to test ride something  :o

Are you talking Saturday or Sunday.

Tomorrow I'm out but Sunday I could be up for a spin.
What'ya test riding?

Maybe both depending on when the weather is fine.

Defiantly up for a Sunday morning ride,

I would be up for a Sunday ride, not sure if this is esoteric or not

Me either ... but that's because big words scare me [laugh]

Seriously though ... this lot aren't that choosey (they seem to put up with me after all) - the Monster is the main thing (though not entirely essential). So will we see you tomorrow?*



* You will always find weather dependency in the fine print (or as the unwritten cop out)

When using big words can you put a link to a dictionary as well  [roll]
 http://m.dictionary.com/d/?q=esoteric&o=0&l=dir (http://m.dictionary.com/d/?q=esoteric&o=0&l=dir)

According to your definition Rob esoteric was the right word ... only a select few will understand [cheeky]

Got the Monster bit covered so all seems a goer [thumbsup], i will leave the dictionary at home though ;D

fine print also noted...

Well not being a Mason makes it difficult for the riff raff to undertand. [cheeky]
But i guess to the newbies who venture on to the main board, The DMF could be considered as a seceret society. ;)
With the Chimbys and Dimbys,The beast of braxen of two broken backs or what ever it was ??? :P :-X

Howsabout 9:30am at PITS tomorrow (Sunday 16th  Octobage) ... casual affair.

930 at PITS  [thumbsup] [thumbsup]

Any one else for a ride. Come on ya newbies, join us for a nice ride and any one else too. Everyone welcome [Dolph] [thumbsup]

9.30 start is too late for me, need to be home by 10. Have a good ride.

Probably a bit late to change ... but it looks like an awesome day outside at the moment - hope you get the chance to enjoy it.

Keep a look out for precious [Dolph]

Last minute inclusion - will prolly miss you at PITS but will chase you guys up the mountain - might meet at warriors or the slab.
M

Hey all, ive gota newbie question
what and where is PITS?

cheers
Dom

Hi people,

      Obviously I didn't get up to the old road this morning, have a few things going on today.
Happy good things as we have just exchanged on a new townhouse yesterday with a "man space" that will rival many!

And to answer your question Dom PITS is Pie in the Sky which is on the Old Pacific Hwy just past Cowan heading North out of Sydney.

>PITS< clicky clicky (http://g.co/maps/dm5k6)

Thanks everyone for the ride [Dolph] and great company  [thumbsup] and it was good to meet up with you Luke. I hope I didn't scare you too much :o

Ahhh yes of course! Haven't been there yet. Thanks Matt!

Yep, sure did, but went south and was back by 10; happy wife, happy life!

Apologies for not spelling it out. Hopefully it didn't effect your ability to join us.

That's OK we didn't wait for you too long [cheeky]

Congratulations on the new place ... but what is a "man space" and why would you need one?

Man space.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

(http://images1.au.reastatic.net/800x600/floorplan/108218776/1/20111015163210.gif)

Ohhh ... you mean like Jukie's shed  ;) [laugh]

Looks like a nice useable space, congrats!

Very nice Matty.  And very handy to the south rides meet up point and RNP too.  Well done.  [thumbsup]

So Matty, congrats on the man space, looks very nice, I think we ALL need to come over soon and give it the once over....You know, kinda like approval from your buddies, maybe set up a projector and watch a bike movie (can help with that) as I see its in the basement.  ;) ;) ;) ;)







                                         Mmick

Thanks people, and Betty kinda like Jukie's shed where all the Italian magic happens.
I have to say I'm pretty dam  ;D with "man space" can't wait to get a bike or two in there to see how they fit.

Very handy for some park action Heather, not that it was in mind during the purchase!
And yes Mmick I'm sure we can arrange a sub turanian viewing of something motorsport related.  [popcorn] [bacon]

Thanks for letting me tag along on Sunday guys.  It was good to strike north for a ride at last and as it turns out your a nice bunch  [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup]


And Jukie you cant scare me that easily, maybe try harder net time ;D

Just a word of warning then ... these type of spaces tend to fill up with 'stuff' pretty quickly.

That was polite ... the test will be if you ride with us again [laugh]

It was good to finally have another 'new-gen' Monster out with us.

oooohhh im in for that, are you coming up this weekend for another try ;D ;)

Ill be along again [thumbsup] [thumbsup], sounds like the 'new-gen' monsters need greater representation and I happy to take this duty [Dolph]

I reckon they don't look that bad ... from behind.

Oh ... and good onya for taking up the task Luke.

EDIT: Maybe your presence will encourage others to come along.

It will look better from behind after today, just got my carbon slip-ons installed, also sounds bloody awesome with silencers out. May not leave them out all the time though, not to keen on unwanted attention [leo].

(http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff386/lukecarrington/IMG_0129.jpg)

Also installed 14T sprocket, this seems to make the bike more manageable without shortening the gearing to much.

Oooh nice Luke. have to see it on the weekend and I will bring Trev with his standard pipes

thats wicked luke!
now i know what PITS is i'll have to come for a ride to take a look!
how do you guys go with slow riders? im only on a 600 and trying to take it easy after a yr of not riding

They put up with me just fine ... don't you worry.

We try not to harrass or push ... just ride your own pace. People are generally willing to talk technique too if you want (may not be right, but we'll talk about it [laugh])

EDIT: I probably should add that these 'coffee runs' are generally pretty casual and are normally in the well supervised areas [leo] ... so things are pretty restrained ... generally.

haha, cool sounds good!
im super excited to join for a ride! im up for any tips
im halfway through modding my cans so i'll be out as soon as thats done

that will be great to ride with ya,and see ya bike Cicii. dont worry i ride a 620 too and im slow

Anyone up for a ride tommorow? Thinking meet up before 10am... Haven't been out for a while so pretty keen, let me know

Hey Cakeman something big on tommorrow up the old road , so unless you like crowds head the other way ,although it is for a good cause  :D

Check out the Quad squad thread http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=51675.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=51675.0)

Now be nice to poor Cakeman, he's been building his online empire I'm sure ;)
Guess it must be time to come up for air after having head in digital world.

It will be good see see Trev tomorrow Jukie [thumbsup] [thumbsup]

Going for a quick one up the old road tomorrow, PITS at 8.30  [coffee] if any ones interested

Hey Paul, we will see how we pull up in the morning. We let you know in the morning

Someone is still in bed ... I think yesterday took it out of her. I'd say at this stage you are on your own Paul.

same again tomorrow..

heading north wih a couple of friends tomorrow. Lindfield 7.30, RW, 8.15 then on to wollombi.
Back track at Jerry's around 10.00am, RW's 10.45, then back into Sydney.

Hope to see someone on the road.....

We are up for a ride but what day and time as the forum dates are a bit wrong

Ok we are up for a ride tomorrow 5/11/11

ok ...i can do 8am ...or 2pm.............jobs to do in the middle if that works i will catch you at warriors otherwise i will just go solo  [Dolph] [Dolph]
so post up what time suits u guys.........best regards

south for me on Sunday, have a good one..

N.

Hambo RW both times is good for us [Dolph]  [thumbsup]

South is bad news for tommorow so  north it is. We will be up there early, may see u there.

Yeah might see ya there Goldie

If we haven't already missed the boat ... Care to share your plans?

Went ver very early, left at 6:30am! But there was nothing on the road except cyclists using a bit too much of the road at times....

What's this then?

 [cheeky] [cheeky] [cheeky] [cheeky]

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6114/6316396919_bdced1fd93_z.jpg)

Well managed to get away to meet Brian /Paul up the Old girl and a pleathora of weekenders plus huge group of Victory owners  [puke] [puke] [puke] and I thought HD riders were tools .Oh well each to their own.
Top morning cool early quick and clear ride no  [leo] until the way home.

Bumped into Hambo as well , sorry mate next time Ill slow down so you can catch up  [laugh] [laugh]
and yes Steve I did notice you re arranged my mirrors AGAIN  [evil]
Thinking of revenge as I type  ;D

   

    Had a little ride on this yesterday, yes if I had room for another bike I wouldn't hesitate.

(http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy78/caplib/1098s/1098sRoyalNatPk.jpg)

 My eyes were
(http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy78/caplib/1098s/1098sGoofy.jpg)

 I felt like one of the
(http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy78/caplib/1098s/1098sSamurai.jpg)

As I have clearly missed the boat on the Camp quality DUCMONROB south coast ride :-[  , did they know what was going to happen with Teff coming? ;D Good luck guys have a great day.

So going to have a quick fang  [Dolph]  up to Warriors with Rob in the morning for  [coffee] [bacon] n eggs , not supposed to start raining until around midday.
 Probably head up quite early see ya. ;D

7.45 at Warriors .........Teff wont be with us  :(
So we can put breakfast on his tab  [laugh]

Yeah bloody fantastic up there early this morning  [thumbsup]
Ran in to some regulars one being Hambo......who well how can I put this
politely , looks like he has become too much of a regular at Pie in the sky.

Mate time to start getting skim milk capo's and really mate.....if your friends cant tell
you then who can .........lay off the pies   ;D

















(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff57/ohana181/FatBooth.jpg)

thats gold two dogs ...........revenge is sweet ...............whats the app mate ....i need to share it at work................................looks like i sat on an air compressor

Oh and it wasn't me that filled your man bag with grass while you were not looking  [laugh]

But it would of made up for all your mirror adjusting over the last year. ;D

App is FatBooth

Tomorrow morning (weather) looks half decent,
Berowra service station 7.30 if any ones interested
for a ride. [Dolph] [coffee]

Thanks all for ride today in glorious sunshine (Hambo, Rendang, Brian & the MV boys),
once we got started (Rendang made the mistake of asking Brian for some cleaning tips).

Although Brian was there no rain, I'm starting think it could be a combination of Brian + Dez = rain + Rob = torrential rain

& Brian don't let anyone here know about your bright RED hands [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

We are due at PITS around 8:30 Sunday morning ... if anyone else is interested.

There will be the MV crowd  up there today..............warning show pony alert  [cheeky]

Bit o fun today , didn't end well for four of us thought  [bang]
 [roll]






Mental note to myself.................... [leo] [leo] they work in pairs .


Earlier today
Andy hooking into pancake breakfast , should of ordered double bacon [bacon] [bacon] as revenge
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff57/ohana181/photo-20.jpg)
Brian always a reluctant hit with the ladies
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff57/ohana181/photo-22.jpg)
Jukie please ..... not in front of my MV mates.




Im sure Rob has some more action shots to add.

Actually its more of a video................shot from a car.................... currently being reviewed at Highway patrol central  [laugh]
staring  [Dolph] [Dolph] [Dolph] [Dolph] who will remain nameless.

I wonder if we can ask for a copy

Overtreders - S01E05 - Brommercontrole (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTKwS30ydTQ&feature=related#)

Funny bloke at 2.50

its no conciliation but you were not the only movie stars on the weekend ...... [laugh] [laugh]...seems post their industrial action they needed to make up the quota..... :(...............anyway   sh*t happens....... [Dolph]

Did you mean constellation?

When we are all out on a clear night can someone point out to me the stars that make up the Ozmo Constellation please ... I assume you can see it in our southern skies.

Betty just look towards Uranus you will see the whole group being chased by the flying pig black hole  ;D

Depending on the weather anyone up for an early morning ride  [coffee](not the old road).
Westhead, never been before (Dez Rob right up your alley) apparently the  sun always shines on that
part of town, will check weather again at 7am.

sms me when your about to leave  [thumbsup]

No.....its not missing.....I know exactly where it is  [cheeky]

Why don't we bring Wellsy into this and ask him where his bag is while were at it  [laugh]

Sunny here Paul  [thumbsup] but now you have left it a bit late for the toll booth, its either
ride around  or talk her into free entry.

No idea...
Does Shaun have it after his PI ride?

All good mate, I REALLY need to get the bike out there for a service but haven't been able to find the time with the new job :(

Brian never letting the truth get in the way of a good story. [roll]
Paul and I had many a moment waiting > insert cricket noise here< at corners for poor old Teff to catch up , engine off waiting........
waiting......and more waiting oh whats that in the distance idling along...... here they come.
Apart from all the waiting..... it was quite a pleasent Sunday arvo ride with the geriatrics , at least Paul was fun  [Dolph] . ;D
Paul seemed to like the Nth Beaches weather and view  [thumbsup]
Not to mention the free lunch supplied by the cook.


This Vic ride is going to take a week instead of a weekend if Rob and Teff don't start to giddy up  [laugh]

Weathers looking good for tomorrow :), if anyones interested for an early one will be leaving
Berowra Mobil 7.00am, quick spin to slab, back to PIE  [coffee] then leaving at 9.30

Mother in laws birthday :(

if im awake i will be there ...but dont wait for me as im having a few  [drink] tonite

Too early for a certain someone ... we will try to catch you at the slab - ETA?

should be there about 7.45....

OK just wanted to confirm ... should see you there.

Thank guys for the ride looking forward to the next one [thumbsup]

Yeah owing to the weather, work and other things ... it was the first time we had been out since Christmas.

But with so many cars and their flashing, multi-coloured lights it was just like Christmas again.

Thanks for the ride guys ... it ended up a bit longer than I had expected, but 'twas good to get out again.

Glad there is still something going on here. We've all been a bit quiet (http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTEa91opgx8vdno_ypY6TiEwKeqvhwfG3PXgsZuDXpmBWQNLSImpg)

I was up early on Sunday and went for a quick solo tour of the park. It was full of fog and cyclist but not a dot of traffic.
I didn't have to overtake a single car in either direction.
And not a single car with coloured lights and hair dryers....

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Nice to see you still ride on the road Matty  [cheeky]
Yeah I think every HP in Sydney is hunting MC's up our way  [puke] ....... please you can have them back now
Nice shot  [thumbsup]

Yeah I'll always ride the road bike even though the other one is in the stable.
Wonder why the Old Road is getting hammered?

Can't say I'd like to have them in the park, they'd do much better being out on the freeways catching regular drivers.

Really nice pic Matty hope to see you guys out and about soon

    I often see them in The Park, but my rides probably begin about 2 hours after you get home.  [roll]

I understand it's meant to be nice out on Sunday morning... If anyone's going, give me a buzz?
M

I did but it seems as though you are pre-occupied Maxwell........... [roll]

   Went for a ride thru the RNP today. As I entered the park I saw an RBT setup just before the tollbooth. My heart sank, for a crazy moment I thought of chucking a uturn but decided to accept my fate, for sure they would get me for noisy exhaust an pods. They walked out onto the road, signalled in the two cars in front of me . . . and then, WAVED ME BY ? ? ?  Yoo hoo I thought, that was lucky.
   Took it as a good omen, so carried on thru to Mac Pass and back. Great day, heaps of dukes  out and about.



   

Glad you got out and about and no stopping for anybody ;D

Despite all the talk about the cops picking on bike's atm, I am going to head up the old road to Calga for my first decent squirt in a little while tomorrow morning... I hope I don't get pinged for anything by the bacon...

I'm hearing ya rod796!!!  [clap]

How can we let this great weather pass us by?

I'll be leaving nice and early too, possibly passing through Berowra around 7:45'ish.
Might see you at Calga for a coffee!

Calga? Coffee?

thermos maybe?

I'll be at PITS for lunch 1:30ish with a friend on a LAMS 620. Will also have the wife and 11 week old bubs meeting us there too.

Ummmm, I did say Calga, didn't I?
I meant a little further on at Jerry's, at Kulnurra.

D'oh!

Hey Brett we will try and make it.

Anyone heading out on Sunday Morn?

So on Saturday I did 2 laps of "Berowra - Calga", and back home by 11am.

Almost no motorbikes out despite the glorious weather and PITS had more bicycles than motorbikes when I stopped for a cup of tea.

I did not see any Police taking photo's, but there was some guy from bikephotos.com.au (near RW) which put me off a bit.

In hindsight, I should have kicked onto Kulnurra for the coffee!

Kulnura was great, coffee was acceptable but the pea-soup thick fog was crap!
I left early, passed through Berowra around 7:20am so that may have been the issue.....

Yeah, we popped into PITS on Saturday as well ... around lunchtime. We were there for about 1.5 hours and there was hardly any bikes. In fact when we left I did a count ... there was 9. There was actually more cars than bikes!

Considering the weather and the closure at Mount White ... I think it is fair to say, an impact has been made.

haha... pretty good quality photo's...

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Looks good Rod,
I like the boots (very fast) [thumbsup]

Take no notice of Paul Rod, he is just a bloody shit stirrer.......
Btw........whatever happened to your white Elvis lookalike leathers...?   You will end up taking the knees out of those jeans........... [thumbsup]  
Those Termi mufflers are also illegal, I want them off before our next ride.........  [leo]

Termis are looking really nice mate

No, no you don't understand ... that is why he installed the bafflers - to confuse the buggers.


Don't knock the jeans they do a commendable job of hiding the fact that half of his trellis is missing.








Sorry Rod (and other new-gen owners) I couldn't resist that one ... it's been far too long.

So sorry Betty (not Mark),  I forgot that they had baffles   bafflers in them........ [bang]
Defect officially removed Rod , on your way now         !           [leo]

It was a little hard to miss the snap happy paparazzi on Sat morning.....

note; boots NOT red......

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RE: Elvis leathers, bought off ebay for $400, sold on ebay for $400 after my CSS day, even Stevens!
RE: Baffles/bafflers: this is my only disappointment about this bike, am baffled by the fact that my old 620 sounded so much better than this does
RE: Half trellis, agreed... the full trellis looks heaps better
RE: Fast boots, they are bloody awesome, so comfy... I got them during that crazy Frasers sale a couple years back... bargain!

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Knock knock, anybody home.......?
Allowed out to play ?

With such good forecasted weather, I was wondering if anyone was out tomorrow morning..........?

Well there is morning and there is morning. What time and where were you thinking?

Ahhh, it appears that you've heard I like early runs.....

Normally, I'd head north leaving North Syd area around 7am. I know that's not to everyone's taste.

I was thinking of heading north up the old road, then out to Wolombi through Kulnura for a fuel stop. If no-one is out and about, I'll leave early to avoid the masses and the  [leo]

If I have company, I'm happy to delay somewhat, but definitely gone by 9.

That was the plan unless of course there's a better suggestion......

Sorry mate, a bit too early for the Boss ... enjoy your ride.

We could probably only afford a shorter ride in any case.

That's cool. As mentioned "unless there's an alternative suggestion"
I'll be out tomorrow, hope to see some of you out there.

   I'm heading north tomorrow (for a change), but later, leaving the city about 10.

Ok do you wanna meet at pits

 

   Yes would be good but not sure when we'll get there, probably about 11.30 - 12.00 ish.

1.5-2 hours from the City? Which City?

That doesn't sound like the irresponsible over-taker I've been reading about. Seeya there around 11:30-12:00 ish then.

   Great ride today, police must be taking a holiday I hope they keep it up. Great to catch up with Mark an Julie too.

 

Yes it was a great ride 3 girls to 2 boys, and all the girls were riding the bigger bike [Dolph] [thumbsup]

Really noice morn for a early fang up the Old today , Brian Paul myself and about a thousand other new mates I met
mid corner at speed  :o Mr plod was not in his usual hidy hole so happy days. [thumbsup]
Brian was like a kid in a chocolate factory or should I say MV factory , lost count of how many F4's were out
like bloody flies ona cow pad  ;D

i think i may have seen a few of you today. I did the old pac hwy for the first time. rode past pits and didnt even realise. my mate and I ate at the corrugated cafe. saw pits on the way back.
Great Rd! i'll definately do it again!  [Dolph]

You will if you are coming up for the barbie.


Good to see people getting out for a ride together ... shame no-one else was worthy of an invite :'( [cheeky]

I see you weren't the only one  :-X

Will have to look out for the secret hand shakes next

Though i will admit the venue is not my all time favorite at the moment. [leo]

+1 :(

                   "THE OFFICIALGETTING MAX BACK IN THE LOOP/NFI SALE CATWALK RIDE " If he is allowed  [laugh]

Going up the Old road,meeting at Berowra 8.30 ish coffee at PITS up the slab then I'm
off to the Entrance for an ebay pick up, will have the wife on 695  n daughter on the
back so not a speed run , also Hambo needs to run in his new steed so the pace will be
conservative [laugh] .
 Mark and Jukie will be coming too. [clap] Did I really hear an offer of B & E rolls at the SHED  [cheeky] [clap]
Perfect day for all you DMFers to show off your NFI sale bling [drool]



Just got a call from a friend who was up there today really nasty high speed two bike head on at the blind hard left downhill from PITS road closed in both directions .
Horrible  :'(
Oil on the road and now sand from the Fire truck

So there will be lots of  [leo] again .

Not exactly ... But I can do some shopping. Let us know numbers tonight. If there is anybody else coming for bacon and egg rolls post up so I know how many rolls to get.

Thanks for looping me back in mate, but I'm inbetween office work and uni work tomorrow, so unfortunately can't make it.

Say g'day to my mate up there if you happen to see him.. otherwise, enjoy the day!  [Dolph]

Bloody hell Max
went to all the trouble of organizing a ride in your name and your a no show  [bang]  [cheeky]
Rob also piked out maybe it was the dark clouds(not a drop of rain ) or the memory of Mr plod  [leo] on his last Old road trip.
It turned out to be a rather enjoyable day ......Coffee at PITS then on to the slab then to Mark and Julies
for delicious bacon and egg rolls cooked on the BBQ beside the SHRINE shed
I had two by the way one for you. ;D
Hambo Luba and Paloma and Luke on his hansom EVO also enjoyed the day.

What was that sound..................snap ..............the sound of a loop snapping closed   [laugh] [laugh]
Only joking  ;D

Great round trip yesterday. PITSs at 8:30...mug of coffee and Bacon and Egg roll. then a leisurely ride down to then slab then onto Mark and Julies for another cup of tea and "3" more Bacon and Egg Rolls ;D.Got home and spent the rest of the day digesting. Once again thanks for the Northern Hospitality guys.

Sun
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17°   9°

Hard to believe, but going if true

Dare say the old road will be pretty wet.
Have a GREAT run though.

Sun
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17.5

Hard to believe two sunny Sunday's in a row. PITS 9.00am if anyone would like join up for a
legal  [leo] run up the old road

So it's still legal to ride on the Old Road?

Quick everybody, get out and ride while you still can.

Thanks Paul
what a pleasant morning up ye old road even be it for how cold it was (take note Mark n Julie as you wipe off the sweat and Iti booze dribble from ya chin)
bit quiet early then they all came out of the woodwork.

It was worth going up just to see Rob and Teff make up with a big old man hug in the winter sunshine. [puke] Always an awkward moment watching to grown men getting there Sunday morning beard stubble locked together like Velcro. [laugh]

Bit of carnage at warriors (now re opened) with a squid showing off on exit on one wheel
ending in a high side and the contents of his sump all over the road.
That will be something to watch out for after next rain  [puke]
Where were the rest off you bludgers.

Oh and there was a Panigale up there........and Rendang didn't get to overtake it ;D

Cool glad you guys got out on the bike and to have warriors open again [thumbsup]

   
 We saw a 750 ss greenframe today and so I thought I would post links to some articles about Paul Smarts historic victory in the 1972 Imola 200.   Well worth the read.

          http://www.onewheeldrive.net/2004/01/31/paul-smart-recalls-the-1972-imola-200/ (http://www.onewheeldrive.net/2004/01/31/paul-smart-recalls-the-1972-imola-200/)

          http://www.ducatimeccanica.com/imola750.html (http://www.ducatimeccanica.com/imola750.html)

          http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/motorsport/2752850/Paul-Smarts-Imola-200-victory.html (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/motorsport/2752850/Paul-Smarts-Imola-200-victory.html)

 

Don't have time to read the articles at the moment but I do have time to name drop.

Met Paul Smart today at the circuit ... really friendly guy and very humble.

 

 Yes, you get that impression from his accounts of his win at Imola, also that he's got a good sense of humour. After the race Ducati gave him the bike to keep and he's lent it back to the Ducati Museum, so you guy's would have seen it ?
  Sounds like your having a great time  [thumbsup], I am a little bit jealous.

 

     

Anyone out tomorrow morn?
Give me a yell.
M

Anything is possible Max......

Max pull a sickie  [evil]  on Monday and come and do an Old road - Weismans loop  [Dolph] with myself and
a bunch of miscreants , 1089 ,brand spanking Trump 675 R and maybe Hambo
Nine a.m. depart from Belrose

Well Betty and Trev are going for a ride tomorrow up to pits, so if anyone wants to join us they are more then welcome.

will keep a lookout if i make it up there

We won't be going too early as it has been freezing in the morning. I just wanna get back on a bike

Thanks Brian for meeting up with us. Gee wasn't it good to get back on a bike.

Paul & I are testing the waters up the old rd for coffee at PITS around 9 if anyone is interested. Just don't wanna be lambasted for being a snob and not posting it     [roll]
I wasn't going to go but I feel that its his shout tomorrow and I also need to borrow his hacksaw to do some motorbike shortening.    [coffee]

Hacksaw?? I'll be using a the 9 inch grinder & posting the event sparks & all  [puke]

No snob involved Brian, I think it's been quite on here for ages really.
Personally my tails have both been shortened with a hacksaw as it's easier to correct your mistakes at slower speed.

chop it!

Who is this Canuck, infiltrating the Forum.......?      [roll]
A hearty welcome back MV !   

Thank you good sir.
sorry to infiltrate the oossie place eh.
I best go abooout my business.

Any interest in a Sunday  [Dolph] out n about North ?
If Hambo is back from his real estate activities  :-X we a planning on a  [coffee] up the usual.
Rob is even threatening on going for a farewell ride on Precious   :'(  :'(
Max do you still through a leg over  .........;D....... [Dolph] the bike .
Teff if you have finished the dishes ?

Details. We need details!

What time guys?
Been avoiding that road for the number of morons up there. (not necessarily talking about other members of the general public)

Mark, Max, I'm heading up to PITS around 9 i'd say, as for the other pie in the sky blow ins, (nthn beaches sandgropers) , I sincerely doubt if they will honour their words and even turn up. We will see....   zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz         [roll]

ppppfffffffffffffffffffffiddle sticks Teff

ok 9 sounds good .....did you mention you were buying breakfast Brian [laugh] [laugh]

He is attempting to get out of it [roll]  .............to much red wine  [wine]
Big girls blouse.
See you PITS at 9 Hambo

Will we try to be at PITS by nine.

Good day
great to see a good turn out of DMF crew, Max-Wells long time no see  :)
Mark n Julie as always in good form ,Hambo ,Paul  and Teff fashionably late  [roll] .Rob n Precious  :-[
Dry road perfect temp no radars  [Dolph]  [thumbsup]

And ont à photo in sight.......
If the monster was not in for some attention it would have been nice to be out.

    Twas very nice out an about (south) today.
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Taken today, a photo of an inseparable pair............in the pits at Eastern Creek i think.....or was it The Farm....?       :o
If I was you Jamie, i'd be insisting on a new set of tyres plus an updated speedo readout ......oh yes, and make sure that you get the DOC's plaque with the deal..... [thumbsup]

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From out of the bushes, comes something big, black and throbbing
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Reminds me of a character from Monty Python's Holy Grail
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Surely this is worth a caption competition
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Cracker of a day for it. Thanks guys and girl.
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Surely this is worth a caption competition

Watch me pull a rabbit out off my hat ;D

Oohhh gee I got itchy ........

"Surely this is worth a caption competition"

Do you remember the Skyhooks song about popcorn at the movies [roll]

anyone like to grab coffee in the eastern suburbs?  I like to sneak out in the morning while the family is still sleeping in.  Don't need to do a big ride, I'll probably just tool around the coast and then settle into several coffees full of intense spiritual and intellectual exploration, and then, I dunno, look for some place to pee it all back out.  happy to meet up somewhere convenient, especially if that means "convenient to me".

   A few of us heading north tomorrow for a change. Coffee at PITS about 10 ish, if anyone is out and about.        :)



   

We might be up for that just keep an eye out for us and the unmarked  [leo]

x trail  [leo]

Nah, yesterday it was a light green metallic commodore he was having a chat to a bloke on an RC8 up near the Reptile Park. Their presence is having an impact on the number of people on the Old Road at the moment ... PITS and Warriors should be serving them with a 'restraint of trade' complaint.

Hmmm...  is there a translation guide for references like "PITS" and "Warriors" that an expat could plug into some kind of mapping software?

-Svoloch

PITS is Pie In The Sky at Cowan

Warriors is road warriors cafe at mt white

some google fu should see you right

but do you really want to be going there atm ??

maybe a weekday yeh ?

Even week days can be fraught with danger,  [leo]
From recent reports.

did you get caught ? or bwian ?

              The other popular ride close to Sydney is south thru the Royal National Park. Head down the Princes Hwy and turn into Farnell Ave, Loftus. Pass the tollbooth,bikes don't seem to need to pay. Head down to Bald Hill Lookout at Stanwell Tops. You can get there and back in a morning easily or continue south to Macquarie Pass to the Pie Shop at Robertson and make a day of it. Still a [leo] presence but not so heavy as they are up the Old Pacific Hwy.   [thumbsup]

Popular for some Steve [roll]

How was the ride today??

No not caught,
but they have been out there week days, from reliable information.
The mooney creek bridge is a good spot to park on the north side,and aim, the hair dryer across.and catch the unwary.

Good but slow going because [leo]

   Was a beautifull day and great to catch up.     [coffee]

Just tried to send you a PM with a few rides and road to head out too but the computer machine says no.

hmm..  it wouldn't let you send me a PM?  weird.  don't think there is a setting for that, but I'll have a look.

Yeah very strange forum wizard said it couldn't find that user. PM me and I'll reply to that and see if she works. 

Ok, got rid of the cyrillic letters, perhaps that will help.  Will PM you also, and thanks.

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I didn't quite get the message ???
Double points at where ???
Blue something.   

May venture out on my own for coffee on Sunday morning as Paul isn't allowed out tomorrow cos Ferris is in need of a barf .

Gorgeous morning for it.  Been out since 7am, stopping for a coffee.

Brekkie Tomorrow 27.10 930am
If anyone's keen

Deus cafe
98/102-104 Parramatta Road, Camperdown NSW
Not much of a ride but the food is good

Disregard my PM, I'm in.  See you there.

9.30, I'll give it my best shot........Rob, how about you, going to "ride"on over...?   (whoops)

 Nigel here whats the plan :D

Who's Rob sounds like a cool Dude 8)

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiice!!! Congratulations

Ok, Porl, lemme know if you are going,  Rob may be there as well.......... ;D
Am Tri  ing to make it as well

Nice breakfast today at Deus, thanks Dom & Patrick........... may go for a blat up the Old Pac HWY in the morning if anyone is awake then.......  "may" i said btw..........

Brian    [coffee]

Sorry I missed the breakfast post I would have come along to see if I got a gelato from Nigel-has-a-bike-again.
I am going for a wee little sticky beak to Breakfast Torque at Loftus oval tomorrow morning.
But I'm going on the tractor cause there is a little road/track I want to have a look at in the RNP.

I thought the food would've been better. It was great heading to Dmoto afterwards. Thanks for coming along guys. Catch ya next time Matty

Got a call from Paul late Friday suggesting that a ride on Saturday would be nice, so we decided to do the Putty loop.
Agreed time was an 8.30 start,........that is, until i received a txt stating that his head has seen better mornings and was it possible to make it 9.30......... due to an over indulgence of an amber fluid  
"Not a problem mate, see you then "    so off we go. First fuel stop is at Colo Heights......  there he questions me as to how long it will take. I tell him then ask him is there a problem.....  "Yes mate, I have our dog Ferris booked in at 12 with the groomers for a wash and wax/cut, can we shorten the journey a little  ? "     [roll]

Not even a pure bred either
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I just hope that he isn't booked in next Sunday for his nails Paul     [bang]

The moral of the story is, if you are ever going out on a ride with a mate, always check to see if he has the dog boooked in for grooming ....    [roll]  

Brian     [coffee]

Have you never been up The Putty Paul, it's not a short day out.
The pooch looks clean and tidy.

Mainly my fault to be honest, we were just really wanting to do a short morning ride but steering clear of the old road for a change. You forget how long it takes just to get to the start of Putty, i'd say that its a 7am start to do it comfortably.

p.s.  Felix & Oscar have an appointment for the doggy parlour this week.

Oh so they're coming to clean my bike then.  [cheeky] [thumbsup]

NYD...... DD....... Old road ride  [Dolph]
Meet Berwora servo at 9.45
What could go wrong  ;D   [thumbsup]

Did you post this just before departing Berowra?

Oops got the time wrong Betty that was the time I left my house
Sorry was half asleep .
Good ride only a handful of bikes between Berwora and the slab.
Paul Brian and myself only one cop at the end of the ride on the way home.

I would have come out if I had of known about it before the morning it was posted.
I know there's a bevy of bikes to choose from in Brian's garage.

MV twaz literally a last minute decision , Brian sent a challenge text out
I had just returned from an early fang up tp Palm Beach for a surf check so was in gear.
I bit the lure posted up 30 sec before I walked out the door hence my faux pas on the time  [bang]
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Brian and Paul turning down the traction control on the 1198 beasti


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Rode this machine the other day was to be a short blat up the hill............I didn't give it back until the end of the ride  [evil]
stunning bike
Soon to be a permanent fixture in a garage of someone we know  :-X

In that case we probably could have joined you

Hmmmm, I was told it wasn't worth swapping for maybe some more deliberation  [wine] is in order.
Unless it's the other cohort but I think he donates enough points to  [leo] on his current ride.
Or might you soon become "trois chiens"  ;) [evil]

Im heading out early tomorrow morning (Sunday) for a spin. Going at 7am south the RNP and onto Broughton Pass and back. Maybe beyond that but I'm only heading out for 2-3 hours if anyone wants to join.

Cheers
Matty...

Seems as the  [leo]  [leo] [leo] [leo] saturation has finally made quite a dent on the number of riders going up the Old Pacific Hwy
Sunday morning was virtually empty , must be making a dent on the $ earn for the cafe's  [coffee] [thumbsdown]
Did not see any cop cars up there the whole day  [thumbsup]

Possibly similar in the Sth.
Did about 5-6 laps of the Park this morning from 7am to around 9am.
There was one  [leo] in the same place, I only passed him once.
Unfortunately there was lots of "I own the road" cyclists that I had to battle with on a few corners. I generally have no problem with cyclists but when they are riding 2 a breast on blind corners you gotta wonder if they are just trying to die.

That aside it was a great power wheelie morning, not that I ever do that.

If anyone is interested will be a PITS (pie in the sky Rob) at 8.00 tomorrow for a quick spin to
Slab, warriors ( latte break ) then back.

Will have to check, apparently, i'm supposed to be painting a pergola     [roll]
Rob will be a no go, he is usually down at West Head doing donuts Sat morning.............    [roll]

We'll try to be there in time.

Missed that but I feel your painting pain Brian, we finally took on the staircase areas this weekend.
I give no warranty on my painting work, but wifey is happy to have it completed.

Hope you had fun riding.

Brought to my attention by our very own part Wog Boy, Paul M.............  may be worth a ride in and a look , The Rocks, Syddaneeeeee     [thumbsup]   

Brian W     [coffee]

http://www.therocks.com/sydney-Things_To_Do-Calendar-The_Rocks_Aroma_Festival.htm (http://www.therocks.com/sydney-Things_To_Do-Calendar-The_Rocks_Aroma_Festival.htm)

Hey guys and gals
Betty and Jukie are thinking of going for a ride up the Old Road maybe for lunch. Anyway wanting to ride with us are more than welcome, just let us know

Thanks for the invite Julie/Betty, caught up today but we could possibly be around Sunday if all goes to plan.

Enjoy your lunch if you get there    !

Brian      [coffee]

Good to catch up with Sir Rob today. Old Road was good, not too busy  [leo] ... just a little damp down in the shady pockets.

Weather was perfect in the middle of the day.

Well we're doing it all again tomorrow.  A couple of us are meeting at PITS around 10 ... everybody is welcome except the rain.

Ok, need to psyche myself up here.........

1#   Its bloody cold
2#   Its still cold

OK so I know I am a couple of weeks late ... but yes, so early (leaving home around 9) it was cold and there was a lot of fog on the Old Road which didn't help with visibility.

Met with Andy, then Brian & Darren about an hour late.

In the interests of safety (the Boss unable to feel her extremities) we didn't join Andy on his little jaunt - which apparently went well.

Don't know if this is the right thread or not ... but we took the scooter down to Road Warriors on the weekend and noted a 'Notice' in the window regarding police entrapment.

I can't remember the exact date, but it was only a couple of weeks ago. Apparently an un-marked car (soft-roader) ... would wait by the side of the road and then pull out in front of bikes. If the bikes did not immediately pass the vehicle it would purposely slow down below the speed limit encouraging an overtake - both instances likely to be over double lines.

The illegal overtake was then filmed and radioed through to a marked car further along the road.

The notice was asking those effected to contact an email address to consider options/action against the unconscionable and unsafe behaviour.

Mods: feel free to move or remove as you see fit ... but I believe this is a valid safety / awareness issue.

You wonder how they really think that behaviour like that can be considered reasonable.
If you were a car driver you'd either be hitting them with headlights or something similar to notify the driver that their actions are dangerous.

Lovely tactic  [roll] [roll] [roll] [roll] [roll]

9.00am or thereabouts at Pie if anyone is keen, today that is, being Sunday, the 11th of Orrrguste  for a coffee.....

I thought I may have noticed some OzMos on the Old Road this morning (not necessarily on Monsters) ... anybody want to 'fess up?

Yes i also did spot a certain ozmo chasing the highway patrol in their little pink hoon mobile!  ;D :D

The hot girl I was chasing on the scooter prudently decided it is better to follow the HWP than be pursued by them.

                                                  [roll]

                                                                                

                                                [coffee]

 :) [coffee]

So were you running early ... or had you deliberately mis-directed somebody?


Somebody else looked as though they were riding through a swarm of something?

I did spot that scooter being ridden like it was stolen  [roll]
One has a great amount of faith in the suspension, brakes and tyres on that poor little thing.  :P



The later being the case  >:(

Was PITS (pie in the sky) for Coffee, 9.30 ish, on the txt i got at 7.30 am  ???
waitng at pits, ring ring were at warriors >:(

There was a lot more faith required on the way home ... and that poor little thing was happiest waaay up in the rev range - but she was quite parched at the end of the day.

As for suspension - do springs constitute suspension?

Anyone headed up the Old Road tomorrow (Sunday) and interested in some company or a catch up?

Sorry peoples ... we have had an offer to head south, so we will be doing that instead.

Interest but I also know I have a job coming on an October Sunday.

Paul rang me today and is itching to show the Ku- ring- gai lads his new bike, plus he said that he has always been a double d man himself so that part won't bother him, hence i'm sending the lad off first to clear the path    [roll]

We are meeting around 7.30-8 at Berowra for a SEDATE  run to Warriors for coffee.

Would be great to see some Monsters front up  !             Hambo, don't you still owe me a coffee      ?       Mark & Julie, hope that you can make it at such late notice.  Rendang (still got the video)   ? 

Anyone else     ?       hmmmmmmmm     ?

Tonight or tomorrow morning?

   As much as I would like to attend the Sir Show Pony Inaugural Ride, i unfortunately have a previous engagement.              (Daughters birthday party )   Have a good one.
                                                                                     cheers  Steve

 

TXT just in fwom Wobbart,

"You better fix your coffee ride thread, re what day, am or pm......... "

Tomowwow Wobbart, being the......as follows

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just for mark he is one the boss wont mind click on the link  http://www.insella.it/news/ducati-arriva-il-maxi-scooter-nel-2014 (http://www.insella.it/news/ducati-arriva-il-maxi-scooter-nel-2014)

Nice show of heads today,

Des, Mark & Julie, Paul, Eric (Diavel), Hambo, and Mwah     [thumbsup]

Photos were scarce today.....but

Hambo & Mark

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Julie & Hambo

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Hambo having a love cuddle with a total stranger    [roll]

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Hambo on his own

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And .............................

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Not forgetting

 003 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VpkzgzZub4#)

That stranger name is Erin and when you guys left we has a good chat and his seems like a really nice guy and his leaving his bike at mine place now heheheh [laugh]

Coffee tomorrow at Warriors if anyone feels the urge,   Sunday the 29th that is Mark.........  December........   2013   [roll]    , 8-30 am, an early one to beat the heat, plus....................  well, you know what.     

Brian W    [coffee]

Unlikely we will join you this morning Brian as we still have house guests.

Enjoy.

Mark, I see you online..............  go and give them a wake up then throw everyone in the car     

Road Warriors around 8am for coffee if anyone feels the urge.

That is, tomorrow, the 19th..............................of January ....  MARK/Julie       [roll]

Yes,.............2014

Brian W    [coffee]

Good catching up with you guys briefly today. Our ride to St albums was good, but we had a bit of a wait for the ferry on the way back home.

Rumor has it that a few miscreates  [evil] will be lurking around the Old road come morning coffe time  [coffee]
tomorrow ...............................

Car to elaborate ... or is it an invite only event?

Meeting at PIE 8-30 - 9.00  [thumbsup]

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Twaz a pleasent morning enjoying the company of DMF's
Brian Darryn Paul Julie Mark and Hambo plus
Coffee and watching Julie gowing down on scone. [thumbsup] :o
Nice slow pace on the road dew, fog and dampness, but still safe and fun.
Bumped into Hambo on the way back down for bonus points  [thumbsup]
Also had a wee drag race with a Tri colour Pani at the lights on the Hwy  [laugh]
Both of us with the front wheels in the air ,I was amazed how well the old girl kept up......... through the first two gears anyway  [laugh].
Lucky no  [leo] were watching as I am getting closer too my points return  ;D
 

Thanks to all that attending.  :-* Sorry we missed you Hambo  :'(  maybe next time. Thanks Dez also for the pic  [thumbsup]

Great news !!
Sir RobS is finally dusting off the cobwebs and planning a weekend ride.
I might say it is quite adventurous for someone who owns a concourse winning bike
That is quite frankly a garage show piece.
This is the route he has sent me so anyone up for it please PM Rob so we can get an idea of numbers.

https://www.google.com.au/maps?saddr=57+Irrubel+Rd,+Newport+NSW&daddr=Nooal+Street,+Newport,+New+South+Wales+to:King+St+to:57+irrubel+rd&hl=en&sll=-33.656179,151.310449&sspn=0.003072,0.006196&geocode=FRR1_v0dpc8ECSkH1ntlRFMNazEFGtkQUPhSfQ%3BFYh0_v0dUs0ECSm9jE18RFMNazFL6Npp4aoXUg%3BFVJw_v0dQtQECQ%3BFYZ2_v0dHs8ECSlHyQZuRFMNazEc6T_wqal7Kw&t=h&mra=dme&mrsp=2&sz=18&z=18 (https://www.google.com.au/maps?saddr=57+Irrubel+Rd,+Newport+NSW&daddr=Nooal+Street,+Newport,+New+South+Wales+to:King+St+to:57+irrubel+rd&hl=en&sll=-33.656179,151.310449&sspn=0.003072,0.006196&geocode=FRR1_v0dpc8ECSkH1ntlRFMNazEFGtkQUPhSfQ%3BFYh0_v0dUs0ECSm9jE18RFMNazFL6Npp4aoXUg%3BFVJw_v0dQtQECQ%3BFYZ2_v0dHs8ECSlHyQZuRFMNazEc6T_wqal7Kw&t=h&mra=dme&mrsp=2&sz=18&z=18)

I can't get it to work. Remember it is double d's from this Thursday

What time does it start [Dolph] [Dolph] [Dolph] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [clap] [clap] [clap]

Cheeky :-*

 [laugh] [laugh]

   Is there a nice cafe along that route so we can sit and admire said concourse winning showpiece ?

He goes no further than the local Newport brothel these days.............     [roll]

Hi All,
I hope you're all well. I haven't been on here in a while. I lost a bit of my riding mojo. I even tried selling my bike. I was looking for some property and the extra dosh would've helped out a lot. Thankfully my price was too high  ;D I've decided to keep my baby.

Anyways I was thinking of checking out the throttle roll event this saturday at Enmore. There's a ride in the morning ending at the show. It's a cafe racer kinda thing but it sounds like a bit of fun. If any of you go I may see you.

http://www.2014.throttleroll.com/ (http://www.2014.throttleroll.com/)

   Hi cichii
  Are you going on the morning ride ?  I am interested, the thought of two Tangerine Dreams is irresistible, we won't have much trouble finding each other  :)

 

Hi guys - Tiger here, I've been planning for some time to join this years Throttle Roll Ride so for any keen Monsters, at least you won't be on your own. Cheers Brett

Oh God help us .
This should be discouraged they may mate and have offspring   [laugh]

On another somber note ............................. who's ambition outweighed their talent on the last weekend ride  [cheeky]

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Ca-Ching  ;D

  I know its a bit of a backwater up there, but nonetheless, try to get with it man !
        https://www.google.com.au/search?q=orange+is+the+new+black+cast+pictures&sa=X&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&ei=QDdrU-SiEYPvlAWxrIGYBQ&ved=0CCkQsAQ&biw=1163&bih=577 (https://www.google.com.au/search?q=orange+is+the+new+black+cast+pictures&sa=X&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&ei=QDdrU-SiEYPvlAWxrIGYBQ&ved=0CCkQsAQ&biw=1163&bih=577)

Hey, come on guys, thats a low shot on our Wobbart       >:(


Dam, every time i try posting this photo it wants to be upside down        [roll]


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Oh dear. You OK Rob?

After some forensic examination conducted along Thunderbolts, the geologists report was,  "Yes, this is a rock"  !


Was dis da one Wobbart aka Dick Johnson  ?




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This reminds me of another incident  on the trip

Bucking Machine (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgZXy54CiWQ#)

is that Felix?

Oh I was wondering Paul what all that ruckus was coming from the room you were sharing with Mark   :o

The following is what orange is used for, could you pass me the soap you dropped on the floor please :D :o :o :o

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=orange+prison+jumpsuit&es_sm=122&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=DC1sU7OYL4qpkQXhvID4AQ&ved=0CEgQsAQ&biw=1400&bih=955 (https://www.google.com.au/search?q=orange+prison+jumpsuit&es_sm=122&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=DC1sU7OYL4qpkQXhvID4AQ&ved=0CEgQsAQ&biw=1400&bih=955)

I wish I could've ridden that morning but I was booked in with mrs to see her family. I managed to get to T.R for a little bit but the ride would've been something else. Here a few photos for the day.

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Went for a late Sunday Old road ride
Great stuff empty road few nice bikes and hot cars at warriors.
Pretty sure I saw Jukie riding past on Trev while I was having a nice cup of tea.
Was that you Jullie?

Nope it wasn't me, but I was the old road Saturday after picking up Jukie from dmoto

Really
you have a hot double then  ;D

We all have a double lurking around Desmond....................... take this photo for instance.................

If one didn't know better................I'd swear that this was taken around the Newport Arms area     [roll]
                                      
                                      That flag gives you both them away

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Considering the weather looks better than it has for quite some time ... we were thinking of trying to wake the Monsters from their hibernation and head out on the Old Road for lunch.

Anybody interested and available for a catch up?

Will send some feelers out this end Betty (really a metrosexual male), keep u posted.

Brian W   [coffee]

Andy55 is on his way. So lunch at Pie in the Sky around midday

We'll be off in minute too. Not too late to join in or post your intentions.

Sorry guys
have a date with eastern creek
enjoy , safe riding and hope the  [leo] are sleeping in
Take some earplugs I hear Brian is going  [laugh]

Unfortunately not today, enjoy

If Brian dares to take the monster prize to anyone who spots the difference (miss match) on the bike

Briefly caught up with Hambo. Crowd is thinning out a little but is rather busy someone just tootled through on their D16

I can make it Betty, see you soon  !

Oh hang on, it was midday today.

What day is it now, and where am I  ?

Heading up to for [coffee] Old Pac this morning gentleman's hour 9:30
 [Dolph]

Road Warriors a tad after nine for a caffeine shot if anyone is tempted.

Brian W     [coffee]           Today that is, Sunday 8th Feb   (birthday soon)

Going for a quick spin up the Old Road this Sunday if anyone's interested
8:00am at Pie  [thumbsup]  [coffee]

That seems like a rather cold time of the day.

      What he said 

Shit yea too cold and too far North.  :o

Maybe a bit later Paul, or I will travel in the car with the heated seats

So with the warmer weather this morning and a forecast of rain later we took the opportunity to head out for a ride.

Actually not as many bikes out as we anticipated ... but there were a few  [leo]  ... a couple of older blokes were seen having a chat to aforementioned establishment officials - no doubt they were interested in the 1098R and Pani S - I am sure nothing untoward had been going on.

Anyway they seem to have stopped roadworks on the Old Road for the moment (they hadn't finished last week when we cruised the Old Road in the mighty FIAT. Some of the works are a bit bizarre ... more guard rails (double height), some shoulder work (that seems smoother than the road surface) and some work in a couple of corners.

The smooth shoulders are already full of debris, there is still some road grit scattered on the roadway although (mostly) not on the riding line) and we finally got to test the first corner after Mooney Mooney Creek which has been resurfaced. This section has been damp whenever we have passed through recently ... but not today (and most of the 'green stuff' was off the road too). The problem is (heading north) as the radius decreases the smooth new bitumen ends and you hit the coarse stuff again ... not exactly ideal.

Anyway ... if anybody is venturing out take care - there is still a couple of abandoned cars on the side of the road that have been there for a long time.

Betty, with such debris on the roads, are you guys allowed to notify RTA (Vic Roads here) so they can do some cleaning?

I guess the more pertinent question is, if you were allowed to, and if you did, would they actually do anything?

GK

Nice day for a ride, caught up with the Ducatista Mob

Friendly bunch

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Also some long time riding buddies

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 :P

 :-[

 :(

 :o

 [thumbsup]

 [coffee]

 [Dolph]

 [laugh]

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 [evil]








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