The KV Claytons ride when we weren't having a ride [roll] [moto]
appears i have drawn the short straw :'(
8.30am: Meet at Caltex Kirrawee - Nr Bates Drive and Princess Hwy, Kirrawee. Fuel up.
9.00am: Depart, via the Royal National Park.
Stop briefly at Bald Hill (Stanwell Tops) to regroup, collect any others meeting here
Fuel Stop at Albion Park Rail (for the S4Rs) and regroup - there's no easy fuel at KV from memory.
MQ Pass, past the Pie Shop, through Robertson and onto Pearsons Lane to Kangaroo Valley
12.00pm: Lunch @ Kangaroo Valley
1.30pm: Continue South via Camberrawarra Mountain.
At then end, back up to Albion Park via "Kiama International Speedway"
Fuel up and then back north via Mt Keira and the RNP again.
4.30pm Back into Sutherland, to go our own ways..
Map linky thingy for the run (http://maps.google.com.au/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=203419174355975487906.00049a7aa92b7d545bbc5&ll=-34.32756,150.891724&spn=0.712213,1.454315&z=10)
Craigo (navigator)
Teff (Bwian w)has to check his diary [roll]
Heather (we will miss you)
Matty v (said Hello)
Rob s (legend)
Betty (Betty's always there) [cheeky]
Rendang
Two dogs (Woof Woof)
Mrs two dogs?
Paul
Six95
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Not going down Mt Kiera rd ?
Quote from: rendang on March 10, 2011, 10:18:47 PM
Not going down Mt Kiera rd ?
Yes, fixed the mappy. :)
Map linky thingy for the run
(http://map%20linky%20thingy%20for%20the%20run)
And return home can follow the same or similar way as we came ,or up the Hume hwy,m7,can be boring as bat shit. Traffic will be shit ether way. :-\
And it is the end of daylight saving that weekend :'(
Quote from: rendang on March 10, 2011, 10:18:47 PM
Not going down Mt Kiera rd ?
Excellent idea, but where is this place called Kagaroo?
Mmick
Well seeming as it's local!
Sorry, but I work weekends, but you guys go right ahead and have fun.
Mmick
I might come and say hello to you all at KV. Haven't seen alot of you blokes for a long time, it'll be good to catch up, lemme know where you will be having lunch, might even bring Mrs Stinky, she has been chained to the kitchen sink for too long. ;D
Cool, we'd usually go to the pub in the middle of town.
Stay tuned if it changes but the last couple of times we've been down there it's been the pub. Hope you can make it down.
Quote from: Stinky Wizzleteats on March 12, 2011, 08:27:28 PM
I might come and say hello to you all at KV. Haven't seen alot of you blokes for a long time, it'll be good to catch up, lemme know where you will be having lunch, might even bring Mrs Stinky, she has been chained to the kitchen sink for too long. ;D
Hey Stinky as Matty said the Pub in KV will more than likely the lunch stop.
Should be there by 12.30/100pm.
We shouldn't be hard to find we will be the quiet lot out the back drinking tea or latte's and eating cucumber sandwiches :-[
Didn't know you had a penchant for cucumbers Rob.
Where would you keep that when you ride your Monster??
Mmick
I think i may have it off, i'll be there if so...
We still have a few more spots available, get in quick [moto]
Craigo (navigator)
Teff (Bwian w)has to check his diary
Heather (we will miss you)
Matty v (said Hello)
Rob s (legend)
Betty (Betty's always there)
Rendang
Two dogs (Woof Woof)
Mrs two dogs?
Paul
Six95
Andy
Dannog
Gino
White lion
Rod 620
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Can't wait till Sunday, already charging the Harley up Rob S, "Bro" ! Will be in it's element down south I feel. [thumbsup]
I'm gonna rent one for the day!
Quote from: mattyvas on March 27, 2011, 01:10:43 AM
I'm gonna rent one for the day!
I am sure Teff would be happy to Cupcake ;)
Cupcakes are for eating.
Hey M.V. its not only us who has a soft spot for the great american dream.......!
Has a grin on his face a mile wide, our Rob S.........yep, thats our man straddleing a Hog.........
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/003-5.jpg) [bow_down] [bow_down] [bow_down] WHAT A GUY...! [bow_down] [bow_down] [bow_down]
Quote from: Rob s on March 10, 2011, 10:13:48 PM
Betty (Betty's always there) [cheeky]
Sorry, not this time ... can't make it ... have fun and stay safe peoples.
I'm keen to join for the day.
(I need to get in some practice before my CSS on the 13th!!!!)
-Rod
Quote from: Rob s on March 24, 2011, 11:21:43 PM
We still have a few more spots available, get in quick [moto]
Craigo (navigator)
Teff (Bwian w)has to check his diary
Heather (we will miss you)
Matty v (said Hello)
Rob s (legend)
Betty (Betty's always there)
Rendang
Two dogs (Woof Woof)
Mrs two dogs?
Paul
Six95
Andy
Dannog
Gino
White lion
Rod 620
Goldfish (with new tryes)
Special guest (with new tyres & rego)
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Special guest sounds interesting. They will probably need a lot of looking after being new to this public road stuff an' all. :o (ducks) [cheeky]
Don't worry Heather.......i will take "the newbie" under my wing and be gentle.....(cough cough),,,,,,,, [evil] cos i want a ride
Quote from: rod620 on March 28, 2011, 04:44:11 PM
I'm keen to join for the day.
(I need to get in some practice before my CSS on the 13th!!!!)
-Rod
Hi Rod
don't feel pressure to keep up to the pace of the faster bikes.
Just ride in your comfort zone [thumbsup]
we will always stop and re group at any turn off so all arrive at the destination.
There is always in group rides the danger of the back markers ex ceding the speed limit
in an attempt to catch the main group with the potential of getting stung by Mr Plod [leo]
My wife Luba is on a smaller capacity bike as well and
will be riding at the back of the pack so you will have some company [thumbsup].
No-one should ever feel pressure to keep up with anyone.
Ride at your own pace as always, you will usually find people who are on the same bit of road with you.
So what time are we meeting Sunday?
8:30am for 9am departure?
We still have a few more spots available, and filling up fast get in quick :)
The weather is looking good for Sunday [thumbsup]
Don't forget daylight saving ends this weekend So you can all sleep in, clocks back 1 hour :P
8.30am: Meet at Caltex Kirrawee - Nr Bates Drive and Princess Hwy, Kirrawee. Fuel up.
9.00am: Depart, via the Royal National Park.
Stop briefly at Bald Hill (Stanwell Tops) to regroup, collect any others meeting here
Fuel Stop at Albion Park Rail (for the S4Rs) and regroup - there's no easy fuel at KV from memory.
MQ Pass, past the Pie Shop, through Robertson and onto Pearsons Lane to Kangaroo Valley
12.00pm: Lunch @ Kangaroo Valley
Heads or tales for the route back?
Map linky thingy for the run
(http://map%20linky%20thingy%20for%20the%20run)
Craigo (navigator)
Teff (Bwian w) (diary checked, bike polished)
Heather (we will miss you)
Matty v (seeing it is local)
Rob s (legend)
Betty (Betty's always there)
Rendang
Two dogs (Woof Woof of the leash)
Mrs two dogs
Paul
Six95
Andy
Dannog?
Gino?
White lion?
Rod 620
Goldfish (new tyres)
Special guest (new Tyres and rego)
Mostro 900
J5
Ring in
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Oh and for those concerned that we will be Bettyless, don't worry i'm sure we will manage some how [cheeky] ;D
8:30 it is then.
Just an early reminder that daylight savings ends Saturday night/Sunday morning.
So remember you all to change your clocks/watches/phones or whatever wakes you up in the morning.
weather is looking good
i'll be along with a ring-in
I'm out sorry.
Have fun everyone and ride safe.
Should I bring a dirt bike ???
I remember the last organised ride and how that went [cheeky]
Someone remind me, who was the navigator then [popcorn]
Quote from: heatherp on March 30, 2011, 04:54:49 AM
Special guest sounds interesting. They will probably need a lot of looking after being new to this public road stuff an' all. :o (ducks) [cheeky]
Yeah I hope Matty don't get stuck with the prick ,I heard he's a pussy [thumbsdown]
couldn't ride a unicorn on a merry-go-round [cheeky]
What......... there better be decent reason for your non participation.
You know who I'm talking too.......
And yep that special guest gets a bit spooked by all the flashing lights on the dash
and turning them off after use. [cheeky]
Quote from: mattyvas on April 01, 2011, 03:48:25 AM
What......... there better be decent reason for your non participation.
You know who I'm talking too.......
His Idol Claudio wont be playing at the KV pub [laugh] [laugh]
And trip Mentor Betty won't be with us
Hi kids,
Me and my daughter Kristyn are up for it. She's pillioning though, so we're not gonna be silly.
Yes, two dogs, I'm looking at you.
Cool, a few more girls along will be great.
I am sure Mrs Two Dogs will be pleased.
I'll also be showing up at tomorrow's ride...
Quote from: mattyvas on April 01, 2011, 08:28:38 PM
Cool, a few more girls along will be great.
I am sure Mrs Two Dogs will be pleased.
A few more girls!! Just looking at the list and I see a few :P
Mmick
Hey Matty, thanks for the reminder about DST.
It'll be a good thing - we did a little shake down run on the new tyres, and the lower half of the RNP was moss central.
Good for it to be a little later, and with the po-po action down there, good idea to keep the pace reasonable.
So just to confirm, we're meeting at 8.30 for a leave of 9am?
That means a meet up @ bald hill around 9.40am for a larger law abiding group!
Quote from: Rob s on March 30, 2011, 11:10:43 PM
We still have a few more spots available, and filling up fast get in quick :)
The weather is looking good for Sunday [thumbsup]
Don't forget daylight saving ends this weekend So you can all sleep in, clocks back 1 hour :P
8.30am: Meet at Caltex Kirrawee - Nr Bates Drive and Princess Hwy, Kirrawee. Fuel up.
9.00am: Depart, via the Royal National Park.
Stop briefly at Bald Hill (Stanwell Tops) to regroup, collect any others meeting here
Fuel Stop at Albion Park Rail (for the S4Rs) and regroup - there's no easy fuel at KV from memory.
MQ Pass, past the Pie Shop, through Robertson and onto Pearsons Lane to Kangaroo Valley
12.00pm: Lunch @ Kangaroo Valley
Heads or tales for the route back?
Map linky thingy for the run
(http://map%20linky%20thingy%20for%20the%20run)
Craigo (navigator)
Teff (Bwian w) (diary checked, bike polished)
Matty v (seeing it is local)
Rob s (legend)
Rendang
Two dogs (Woof Woof of the leash)
Mrs two dogs
Paul
Andy
Gino
White lion?
Rod 620
Goldfish (new tyres)
Special guest (new Tyres and rego)
Mostro 900
J5
Ring in
Suzy + cupcake
Ristretto
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Oh and for those concerned that we will be Bettyless, don't worry i'm sure we will manage some how [cheeky] ;D
Yep I just thought I'd put it in the thread that DST ends.
And yep I was going to let everyone know about the green growth all over the road in the second half of the park.
You could almost see a dry line between the green patches.
See you all at 8:30 at the
Caltex remember, it's just before the other spot we have met at the Shell.
And the map for the day (http://maps.google.com.au/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=203419174355975487906.00049a7aa92b7d545bbc5&ll=-34.381979,150.909576&spn=0.710622,1.454315&z=10)
Quote from: suzyj on April 01, 2011, 07:37:57 PM
Hi kids,
so we're not gonna be silly.
I've heard that before from grown men [roll] [roll]
Quote from: monstermick58 on April 01, 2011, 09:17:30 PM
A few more girls!!
Just looking at the list and I see a few :P
Mmick
Oi'h :'( :'(
;D [thumbsup]
Is that the Caltex @414-416 Princes Hwy Kirrawee Matty?
Oh and remember that daylight savings starts *TOMORROW* - Smartphone alarms tend to not honour daylight savings depending on the device and how you set the alarm (blah blah) so just be careful.
If anyone wants a wakeup call, PM Brian your number and he'll come over and rev the MV to redline out the front of your house. [cheeky]
CYa tomorrow
No that's a little further up and on the other side of the road.
The Caltex is on the same side as the Shell just 500-800 meters earlier.
>>>>It on the corner of Garnet Road. Opposite Bates Drive<<<< Here..... (http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=garnet+road+cnr+Princes+Hwy+Kirrawee&aq=&sll=-34.026077,151.089306&sspn=0.01115,0.022724&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Princes+Hwy+%26+Garnet+Rd,+Sydney+New+South+Wales&ll=-34.025437,151.091087&spn=0.01115,0.022724&z=16&layer=c&cbll=-34.023777,151.089047&panoid=1AlYkve_BQEO9ryVoLbQ9A&cbp=12,42.99,,0,11.77)
You will be riding up to the same as meeting at the Shell, the street view is looking back at it heading North.
You'all have a wonderful day, be very careful going through RNP [leo] [leo]
No doubt we all expect photo's [popcorn] [popcorn]
Mmick
Quote from: monstermick58 on April 01, 2011, 09:17:30 PM
A few more girls!!
Just looking at the list and I see a few :P
Mmick
Tis a pity that you can't make it Mmick.....one more would have been great.! ;D
Quote from: monstermick58 on April 02, 2011, 03:44:27 AM
You'all have a wonderful day, be very careful going through RNP [leo] [leo]
No doubt we all expect photo's [popcorn] [popcorn]
Mmick
Did you say that you would like photos Mmick..? .sure mate,...why not........here are just a few ...and later i will dig up some baby photos of me as well..... ;D
This is yours truly doing some"babysitting"duties on Friday...
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/001-6.jpg)
And our Captain Fantastic making me lunch today while i let him work on my bike...What a guy i say...!
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/001-7.jpg)
And in action doing some "secret"things......
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/002-11.jpg)
Secret things!
Rocket launchers for the morning run through the park?
Radar jammers for the rest of the days ride and anything in the future......
If i tell ya M.V. His middle names gotta be Agusta i will have to kill ya...... [evil]
Have fun peoples ... and ride safe.
Quote from: craigo on April 02, 2011, 01:12:50 AM
Is that the Caltex @414-416 Princes Hwy Kirrawee Matty?
Oh and remember that daylight savings starts *TOMORROW* - Smartphone alarms tend to not honour daylight savings depending on the device and how you set the alarm (blah blah) so just be careful.
If anyone wants a wakeup call, PM Brian your number and he'll come over and rev the MV to redline out the front of your house. [cheeky]
CYa tomorrow
yes fuggin phones, fuggin daylight saving , clocks forward , back , iphone screwd me over before ,
today i didnt get it right, ah well up early is better than late,
i vote for daylight saving all year round [thumbsup]
Great ride guys n gals, nice to put some faces to names, and great to see those i have already met! hope you all had a good ride home!
Quote from: ozducati on April 03, 2011, 12:04:17 AM
Great ride guys n gals, nice to put some faces to names, and great to see those i have already met! hope you all had a good ride home!
I agree OZ for my first ride in almost 1 year it was great , although I don't think the 1198 was the right bike for the trip. In anycase most important, lots of smiles and no incident's.
Nice ride back too Dock, except for that idiot in the van coming down Mac pass, thought he was Schumacher in a ferrari... and i had a moment when i passed that blue car after the 15klm hairpin, almost didn't make that pass... thought i was gone for a second...
Quote from: Dockstrada on April 03, 2011, 12:24:22 AM
I agree OZ for my first ride in almost 1 year it was great , although I don't think the 1198 was the right bike for the trip. In anycase most important, lots of smiles and no incident's.
A year! ummmmm 2 years more likely.
Last road ride was in the wet on Smart and it hasn't rego-ed for more than a year.
Yep great day, I think at one stage there was 21-22 bikes in the group :o
Aside from the little loss of people trying the lead the Northies home it was a great day.
Chasing the OzMo folks down Mac Pass was a hoot and a half.
The beginning.
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5259/5584574310_4af5309103_z.jpg)
Sorry to get you up early!
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5262/5583983027_6eaa768a23_z.jpg)
What's the mirrors for ???
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5103/5583986501_3386505603_z.jpg)
We even had a Storm Trooper......
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5148/5584574874_34c21527a5_z.jpg)
The road pony.
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5131/5583985039_25594784e0_z.jpg)
Brian jealous of Suzy's cupcake bought his own.
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5133/5584579956_a3c91618b7_z.jpg)
And all the rest of them only 102 images here..... (http://www.flickr.com/photos/35163209@N05/sets/72157626292058781/)
yep agreed a great day out.....good weather .....good company ......and a good ride..... [clap] [clap]...hope everyone gets home ok..regards Hambo :)
bloody fantastic day
no cops [leo]
perfect weather
havent done a south run for years , well worth it today
an even better run going home down mac pass and up mt keira
[thumbsup]
[drink]
Yes, a great day, I'll never forget the skateboard riders down Mac pass, crazy ! :o
Finally got my wife Luba back :o
Teff seems to of led her astray out in the boondocks.
He was a thorough gentleman though
payed for her petrol fill up , rode with her all the way back to the Nth beaches
long detour to make sure she was okay [thumbsup] [bow_down]
Think he has earned a new name : Sir Teff ;D
Thanks to Matty for attempting to re group through iphone phone tag.
What a bloody beaut day out
Macquarie pass was soooooooo much fun up
and down .
Great company huge turn out glad everyone got home in one piece.
Now for a couple of [drink] and Moto GP [clap] [clap]
Good turn out, and really nice weather and I hope more stories and photo's are on their way.
Mmick
Quote from: Betty on April 02, 2011, 11:59:47 AM
Have fun peoples ... and ride safe.
Thank you Betty
And for putting that date up in your previous Sydney surrounds ride thread [thumbsup]
We certainly had fun [moto]
well for the ride safe bit, i think that went out the window [roll]
Rod Had a little prayer for us all i think we all made it home safe after that ;D
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t70/robert3520/DSC03228.jpg?t=1301823935)
Good turn out, to many names to remember.
Only [leo] at president ave Brighton and Newport hill near my place but i'm onto them ;)
Thank you Matty for escorting us back up to Bald hill, we were not lost just geographicly challenged :P
What 102 images, not enough for you Mmick ???
Sorry I'll do better next time :'(
Rob you're welcome, I'm just not sure how people got to where they got too?
Anyways everyone is home and that's the main thing.
[thumbsup]
Quote from: mattyvas on April 03, 2011, 03:25:09 AM
What 102 images, not enough for you Mmick ???
Sorry I'll do better next time :'(
Sorry mate I keep forgetting to go to flickr, so I did, and it upsets me that you all appear to be having lots of fun [thumbsup]
Mmick
I may have a few incriminating shots Mmick.......as you know by now......i just love to get them at their most embarrasing moments.......bastard aren't i...! ;D
First.....a nice photo of our tour organiser, being Rob S.......one hand is scratching fleas......as for the other..? You be the judge......... [roll]
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/007-7.jpg)
Paul giving a speech......
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/006-8.jpg)
Max accepting.....
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/005-11.jpg)
Our mystery man
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/004-11.jpg)
Sorry to hear that your wife and kids were locked out Vince, was nice of you to leave early to let them in....a champion guy........any truth in the rumour that you are bunking down at Nicks place tonight..? ;D
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/009-4.jpg)
Dez, enough of the kind words....here is the amount you owe me for fuel in Lubas bike you tight.a..... [evil]
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/011-7.jpg)
As you can see Dez, Luba is really upset that you have gone missing......but she was in safe hands mate......!
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/012-5.jpg)
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/010-4.jpg)
Thanks all for a cracking day.. That run up mac pass has to be one of my highlights of the year so far... Absolutely fricking brilliant!
Sorry for missing you all on the way home.. after the Brian making off with Luba debacle I did a quick petrol run at Helensburgh and missed the remaining group. All good, but didn't get to say proper g'byes.
Dez & Luba - glad to hear that all was okay .. I can only imagine the wide range of thoughts that must have been running through your head mate.. Never a doubt that things would be fine, but just not knowing must've been rubbish.
Brian - as usual, all class mate. Wouldn't expect anything less.
On to Matty's brilliant photog work...
Surely this is worth a caption competition..
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35163209@N05/5583986669/#in/set-72157626292058781/lightbox/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/35163209@N05/5583986669/#in/set-72157626292058781/lightbox/)
Pity that reflection in the glasses wasn't just a tiny bit clearer... would have been even more brilliant.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35163209@N05/5583987349/#in/set-72157626292058781/lightbox/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/35163209@N05/5583987349/#in/set-72157626292058781/lightbox/)
Tropical Dez
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35163209@N05/5583992093/#in/set-72157626292058781/lightbox/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/35163209@N05/5583992093/#in/set-72157626292058781/lightbox/)
Brian showing his true alliance :
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35163209@N05/5583990823/#in/set-72157626292058781 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/35163209@N05/5583990823/#in/set-72157626292058781)
"One trillion dollars" Suz's mini me:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35163209@N05/5583987349/#in/set-72157626292058781 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/35163209@N05/5583987349/#in/set-72157626292058781)
It was great to see Suz out on a ride again , maybe it was that PM i sent you no pressure [laugh]
And fantastic for W'gong Rob on his green machine to get some respite considering his troubles at the moment.
Thinking of you mate .
Thanks for a great ride, guys! Really excellent stuff - I was a bit worried about taking a pillion on such a long one, but it worked out perfectly.
I'm sure with just a little bit of counseling, she'll be back to normal.
A nice energy between every one ! Even the Monster and i felt as one ! Right down to the mother and daughter pillioning thing , 'GOLD' Best ride so far [moto]
Sorry to hear that Rod...............let me check my parts bin before i go sounding off.....
Rod I have a few spare orange indicator lenses and bulbs if you want them.
Hi Rod ......having a loo [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup]k at pics..........fairing scratches will polish out with a cutting polish and some elbow grease..or at least be so small you wont see them ...................foot brake is knackered anyway ....so grab a bit of pipe or a large shifter and SLOWLY....have a crack at bending it back into shape....it works more than 50% of the time ......until you can track one down.........just a few thoughts ..........but best of all bikes r easier to fix than people [thumbsup] [moto]
i do have an s4r brake lever Rod..i gather it would fit.........will only cost u a coffee mate..... [coffee]
Wow Rod, sorry to hear mate.. on the plus side, though, good to hear that you avoided any serious damage.
Good luck with getting it all sorted out, and good luck with the upcoming CSS.
Glad that Hambo was around to help dust you off.. Couldn't imagine anyone better for the task. I think it speaks volumes of the OzMo "fraternity" that ozmo's are keeping an eye out for each other.. Between this and Brian going way out of his way to make sure Mrs Two Dogs got back safe and sound I feel really proud to be a part of this thing... So thanks guys.
Hey Rod,
I have a set of bars and a (front) brake lever that you're more than welcome to. They're just gathering dust in my garage otherwise.
Cheers,
Suzy
I too have a set of handlebars (sorry the levers and the masters went to bigiain)
Do you start to see a common thread of people with clip on conversions and spare handlebars?
Oh, and welcome to the "I stacked it on an Oz Monster ride" club. As the No 1 Ticket holder, I welcome you with open arms and a friendly smile!
Seriously, glad to hear it was a little one, with only a things on the bike that need fixing..
Oh, and at least the storm trouper outfit has some street cred now - perhaps you can tell stories of being on the death star when the rebels attacked.... (oh, and $400 for a dainese 1 piece is a friggen good excuse to buy it no matter what colour it is)
Rod firstly that's terrible and I'm glad you are fine if only a little shaken.
Also very happy you weren't on the way home alone and had someone there to help dust you off after your little get off.
With the luv going round here you are almost back on the road already, glad all the folks have a good collection of spare parts.
And I knew you would enjoy the storm trooper comment, excellent buy no matter what the colour.
thanks guys (pm'ed)... should be back on the road in no time!
-Rod (stopping for pee's only at servo's and macca's now)
Congratulations one and all for such an awesome turn-out. Glad you had a good time. Special mention to RobS, Craigo, Wells, J5, Rendang , Mostro and even Ducmonrob & Dockstrada (hope I didn't miss anyone).
I am a little concerned though that these rides south always tend to have a female participant 'disappearing' with a board member who is not their partner. Suzy, be careful if take Kristyn on another ride south with this lot ... which brings me to:
Quote from: suzyj on April 03, 2011, 02:06:31 PM
Thanks for a great ride, guys! Really excellent stuff - I was a bit worried about taking a pillion on such a long one, but it worked out perfectly.
I'm sure with just a little bit of counseling, she'll be back to normal.
I was thinking similar things ... having seen the photos before your comment. Although there is one where she can be seen almost cracking a smile (well done Matty). I hope it wasn't too traumatic for her ... and how did the clip-ons go with a pillion?
This is the one worthy of the caption competition though (be mindful of the fact that I don't speak young persons text language):
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5131/5583991835_ef37c4e5cf.jpg)
"Muuumm, I thought you said this would be fun ... and you think these people are cool? When the hell can we get outta here ... these guys are weird. And those three over there keep staring at me. Plus that guy with the camera, sheesh, give it a break"
Rod sorry to hear about your little incident ... it won't make you feel any better but it is quite common (front brake no good in those situations). ALways good to have a calming influence around in those circumstances ... well played Hambo.
Sounds like you have most things sorted ... let us know if there is anything outstanding and we can have a look too.
Indicators posted
Sorry Rod, I'm completely unable to find my old handlebars - I suspect they were chucked out when we moved house.
Luckily there are others who have also done clip-on conversions.
Sorry to hear about your little incident Rod. At least you are safe and sound. I had a look, but I got no spares that match your needs.
Hope you're back on the road soon. Road side pee's are still going to be needed when you go on longer rides, just give the rear brake more of a workout in the gravel! [thumbsup]
ps. I've done the gravel too and not for a pee and a wee bit faster! >:(
Quote from: Betty on April 04, 2011, 01:20:05 PM
"Muuumm, I thought you said this would be fun ... and you think these people are cool? When the hell can we get outta here ... these guys are weird. And those three over there keep staring at me. Plus that guy with the camera, sheesh, give it a break"
Betty you crack me up, if that was not so true it would be funny [laugh]
Hey Rod as Hambo said give that brake lever what it got in reverse you have nothing to loose.
And the hand brake levers are soft as well and can be bent back into shape [thumbsup]
Btw people my front suspension shagged out on all the bumpy roads on sunday,if any one has a spare set of forks let me know
;D
I know where you can pick up a set of Ohlins for really cheap ;D
PM and Ill tell where, but you betta be quick I know someone else
who has one old eye on them but just cant commit.
Make me an offer Rob S.......i may have a very clean pair of Showa's soon........
Where were the bumps, my Swedish equipment felt nothing [cheeky]
neither did the mighty Multi... bumps?
Quote from: mattyvas on April 04, 2011, 11:30:23 PM
Where were the bumps, my Swedish equipment felt nothing [cheeky]
IIIIII'm ststststill bbbbbbouncing. . .
Perhaps some suspension work might be in order.
Quote from: mattyvas on April 04, 2011, 11:30:23 PM
Where were the bumps, my Swedish equipment felt nothing [cheeky]
Felt nothing with my German stuff either ???
Quote from: rod620 on April 04, 2011, 03:35:46 AM
Before I get into the true nature of my post, I would like to thank you guys for another great OzMo day, navigation and planning.
MV, thanks for Storm Trooper pics. eBay $400, I'm pretty happy with it and will be perfect for CSS. Maybe I'll just plaster it with Ducati decals to hide all the white before the next ride.
Please excuse my slightly off topic next paragraph..
I had an accident (read: brain fart) on the way back... you see, I had just past Bowral and was on the way to Mittagong and needed to pee and thought it would be a good idea to pee before I got onto the freeway. So I thought it would be a good idea to pull over to the side of the road... I slowed down and went onto the shoulder of the road (gravel) and applied the front brakes rather quickly due to a massive water filled pothole which popped out of nowhere. Needless to say, me and the bike hit the ground. Luckily enough Hambo was around 500 meters behind me and helped me settle my nerves and check the bike over.
Below is the damage. I think the Oggyknobs save the bike as only the rear brake bent back, back rear turn light, bent handle bar, a little cosmetic damage to bra and handle grips.
So, if anyone has spare set of handlebars, indicators or rear foot brake that they want to get rid of. I would be happy to take them off your hands for a good OzMo price!
(http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af167/rodcarvallo/IMG_2383.jpg)
(http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af167/rodcarvallo/IMG_2390.jpg)
(http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af167/rodcarvallo/IMG_2389.jpg)
I may have some bits Rob il have a look tomorrow.
Rod I have my fat bars from the S4Rs, it would take a different set of risers but they will work.
Sorry Rod,
Just PM'd you today. I have a pair, from what I recall they are straight....
If you'll be at matty's bash this weekend, I can bring them.
Matty's bash..................??????????????............................................?
Quote from: Brian W on April 07, 2011, 10:07:43 PM
Matty's bash..................??????????????............................................?
The AMCN thing at DEUS, read the other post brian! you going? if so give me a buzz