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Ok so im doing the tourismo 2008.

My intentions are to tow my bike to starting point and tow back to syd. I am in the process of making a 6 bike trailer. As you all know I have a large tow vehicle (not like supers festering toe ) but a F250 that seats a very comfy 5, so anyone that is interested in the idea let it be known. I have worked on the fuel costs and it will be aprox $1000 return trip 2800km  ,So I can carry 8 bikes total 6 on the trailer , 2 on the back of the ute and 5 passengers on the rig so return trip would be say aprox $125 per bike return any thing less is a bonus anything more its still cheep. The other option is to sent it by transport $430 return plus your air fair.

Aprox 15 hours driving to Adelaide and some good times along the way not to mention the fun on the tourismo.
Would like to depart from my shop by about 4 am for an early start to arrive in Adelaide by aprox  7 or 8 pm

so far the following are in.

Bike and pasenger.

1)Dock
2)Matty(shotgun)
3)Rusty
4)Andy
5)

Bikes Only

1)
2)
3)
 

Yeah, but my toe smells better. :P

Yeah you know I'm up for that.....
Might have to be that and not the Snow though.
Being that we'll be in the snow later in the year.

So yeah, count me in if your looking for people to fill spots and share diesel costs.

Hey Doc,

Please reserve a spot for my beast - I am keen to get my bike there and am happy to pay if that helps [drink] [wine] [coffee] whatever you fancy [thumbsup]

I can assist with driving passenger (ie: talking duties one way but don't have the available time for both ways.

Is this ok or am I being Presumptuous?

Thanks,

R_usty

Ok Matty your riding Shotgun [thumbsup]

Not a problem Rusty we can look after your baby on the way home  [thumbsup]

R_usty I promise I won't do any test riding on the way home  [evil] [evil]
Seriously, you know you can trust other fellow Monster-orians.
She will be safe.

I have 100% trust in both you and Doc  [thumbsup] Plus you can have a ride on the Turismo if you want anyway  [cheeky]

Cool, I look forward to it then.
Will I have to have my lid modified in order to runs the systems on board.....

damn it I would love to take a spot, but since I have already had a week long bike holiday this year, I think that I would be pressing my luck.

I am very envious, take lots of pics...... oh wait........ mattys going......  duh, ignore the last comment  [cheeky]

Pics of course.
We may even be on to front and rear facing video by then.
 But yes there will be lotsa photos taken.

Matty I think we should lobby NFI to commission you as an official photographer along with a few assistants - nothing like a "business trip" on the monster(s). They pay you for your work, and pay for all of our travel and tourismo costs - now I could start to convince the missus  [evil]

Well i have there PR contact.
I'd be nice, I did see a girl out shooting photos at the NFI stand Sunday.
Maybe they are sorted but I should go ask hey?

We'll have a little Tourismo in Sydney when they scoot off to Adelaide, Nick.

How does that sound?

Hey Adam,

    Can you fire that snap of me on 848 to my email
Thanks a bunch. You had a look at that little item you picked up over the weekend.  ;) ;)
When will we see it on the 620RR...

Will do tonight.

Yep, I had a go of putting little item on bike as soon as you dropped me off. She is a tad bent. :P Even when tightened down.

Will have to cut some off the back (touches rubber) and over the chain where it hits it.

Hopefully be on within the next couple of weeks, cutting belt cover at the moment. Running without any right now. ;D

Excellent, so are you coming to Tourismo then?
Gaaa-on could be your last blast as a single fella.
 
Bring the 620RR out for a fang across the Hills of Adelaide.
There's room on the 6 bike trailer I'm sure.

When is it again?

October some time.
Call it Duc-tober fest.
After all it is in the Adelaide Hills where German towns are about.
Shall I get some dates for you...

Here you go, October 20-23 - 2008 (http://www.ducati.com.au/08/lifestyle.php?id=events.php)

Ok so im doing the tourismo 2008.

My intentions are to tow my bike to starting point and tow back to syd. I am in the process of making a 6 bike trailer. As you all know I have a large tow vehicle (not like supers festering toe ) but a F250 that seats a very comfy 5, so anyone that is interested in the idea let it be known. I have worked on the fuel costs and it will be aprox $1000 return trip 2800km  ,So I can carry 8 bikes total 6 on the trailer , 2 on the back of the ute and 5 passengers on the rig so return trip would be say aprox $125 per bike return any thing less is a bonus anything more its still cheep. The other option is to sent it by transport $430 return plus your air fair.

Aprox 15 hours driving to Adelaide and some good times along the way not to mention the fun on the tourismo.
Would like to depart from my shop by about 4 am for an early start to arrive in Adelaide by aprox  7 or 8 pm

so far the following are in.

Bike and pasenger.

1)Dock
2)Matty(shotgun)
3)Rusty
4)Andy
5)

Bikes Only

1)
2)
3)

And may I say it's a magnificent looking trailer......
Wait till you get an  :o of it. It's the numbers people...

This all sounds mighty interesting , I wouldn't mind coming on down.

Andy

So dose this mean you want in or you just sniffing  ???

Hey there Vince

I'm sure I could orgsanise some time off work , yes put me on the list please. Sounds great

Andy

Ok got you down [thumbsup]

The road trip is growing.....
Start stock piling those jokes people, it's gonna be a long drive.

I want monster mick to come,he's a cack [thumbsup]

An update for everyone, this just got fired through on email this week.
Tourismo 2008 clicky here (http://www.saneevent.com.au/ws/ducatiturismo2008/)

Was that a Rusty I spied in the one of the photos of your link?

Well I'm all booked for the Turismo.  So is anyone riding through Vic to SA?  I'm looking at riding over on the Saturday (18Oct)  but will be on days off 2 days prior so I could even be talked into doing the GOR both ways whilst waiting for others to turn up. (I live at the western end)

I think you right shore looks like him [thumbsup]

does anyone know the daily routes - it's just that the start and finish towns are fairly close to one another - how long are the days meant to be?

I mean Clare to renmark is 250k max!

Thank you in advance

Spider

Yeah and Glenelg to Tanunda is only 80km on the main roads.  Won't have any fuel worries there  [laugh]. Must be a lot of vineyards to stop at inbetween. Maybe there's a comp to see how many laps ya can do?

Those who have booked a spot on the fantastic Dockstrada trailer can we make a plan to meet soon.
Just to nut out a few details early in the piece.
Things like accomm and plans on luggage etc...

So R_usty, Andy, Vince, myself and anyone else who is thinking about going let's have a planning meeting in the next week or two.

cheers
Matty...

Hi Guys,

I am back from OS and ready to chat about this fun trip.

I will be at the Superbike school on Monday 28th and will (hopefully) catch up with Vince and any other DMF'ers there - may even get a chance to chat about the Turismo there!

Ciao,

R_usty

Cool, I'll be there R_usty.
Doing the anti rain dance over the weekend.

We'll find some time to have a chat about Tourismo plans.

Cool, I'll be there R_usty.
Doing the anti rain dance over the weekend.

We'll find some time to have a chat about Tourismo plans.

We get about 1/2 hour for lunch, talk or eat  [laugh]

we could also spend 30 mins while packing up at the end of the day.

I'm in!

I'll be coming over from Tassie and riding all the way and back. I'll be travelling with two other guys, one on a 900SS FE and another guy on a 900SS Superlite. We'll catch the Spirit of Tas ferry on the Thursday night and head over by the GOR. Not sure about coming back yet.

I've never been to a Turismo so it should be a good one!  ;D

Vince I am intending to ride home from the Turismo. I have a brother in Melbourne so i'm going to spend a few days getting home via the coast. I will discuss it with you on saturday.

Andy

Guys I'm out,

Due to my injuries that I sustained I had to burn up all of my annual leave, so now I have no time to do the Turismo unless a miricle happens, you guys will love it.






                                            Mmick

Mmick,

     that's a shame, hope you get well again soon.
You know we'll enjoy it and it will be well documented as I'm going.

Yeah, thanks Matty,

                          If only I could find some more leave, I'd be there.

If anyone is still thinking about going but is not quite sure, do yourself a favour, do it.







                                               Mmick

Just another bump for this thread.

I hope that this clears up before October! I can stay at home and get this for free.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/08/22/2343220.htm?section=justin

I just felt compelled to rescue this thread from page three.

The plans are coming together. Can't wait for this one. Turns out to be a week and a half on the road for me. ;D

have fun and stay safe [thumbsup]

Has anyone who is registered heard anything more about this gig?  I've only had a reminder about  my outstanding safety inspection.  It's being held up by the fact that my bike still doesn't have a round black thingy on the back.  God hope it's ready in time or I will be mighty disappointed (to say the least). HP

Well Heather I hope you get your wheel in time.
But I hate to say I can't go down, not enough work right now for me to take 6-7 days away.
Hope you all have a great time, hope that next year I can get there.

cheers
Matty...

Matty, do they have professional photographers at the event? You could go and take photos and then sell shots....On CD sent to their home address for a sum.

We have beautiful machines and do like to show them off!

I am sure Sane Events have that covered in some way.
I was thinking about that and about covering it and selling it to the Mags.
But I think I've left my run a little too late.
I'll see what comes out of this years Tourismo and pitch something for next year. 

 :o :o :o

What!

So, who's going down in Vince's jaloppy now?

No-one, Rusty has caught a lift with Warren our mate from DOC NSW for the way and someone else for the journey home.

Just can't afford the time away right now.

So, is Vince going by himself then?

Or was that trailer just for show.....


and trackdays.  ;)

vince had to back out cause of a work committment o/s - geez you go and get yourself married and you're already loosing track of things

 ;D

So is anyone still going to turismo?  I'm still waiting to get my bike back.  Wheel should have been fitted today hopefully - haven't dared ring - too sick of getting bad news.

Am I going to be the only traveller from Vic? 

Sorry you can't make it Matty. Sure you can't go without eating and paying bills for a week or two?.  My photos will be a poor substitute if I manage to take any. Think I'll be too busy riding it's been so long since I had my bike. lol.

Us monster riders may be a bit thin on the ground by the looks.

Hey there Heather
I'm still coming down , Rusty is aswell last I heard and I think Gianni is a starter too. Any other Sydney starters on here?

Andy.

Adam get ya shit together and keep up with the times, what has a week of married life done...  [cheeky] [cheeky]
Vince got done in by the Germans again this year, so the trailer will serve for track days and other things.

You do remember there is an RRrrrrr on the way.

I'll be coming over from Tas. We'll be getting off the ferry on Friday morning and heading west via GOR. I'm riding with two other, both on 900SS's. Apparently we are meeting a few others in Melb so about 7 of us all in. Your most welcome to join us. If your keen, PM me and I'll tell you our route and proposed stops for the night. This is defn the long way over but should be worth it.

Yay got my bike back today so I will be at Turismo.   [moto] Meeting up with Techno on the way .  See the rest of ya there.

good for you Heather, and finally , have a great time and give those boys hell for me   ;)

Thanks Jukie.  I'll try my best.

Hi,

So did anyone who participated in the Turismo take some photos they can share?

Bret

They had an official photographer (Keith Muir) buzzing around in  an Alfa so I expect they will eventually make it to the Ducati site or somewhere.

I have some photos but I need to host them somewhere. I'll see what I can do.

Hi guys,

I have video but very few photos.... Keith will have photos but I imagine they will be a pay as you go type....

Keith has to pay for his seeping tickets  [coffee]

But hey, if anyone can get a set of photos that would be cool.

Cheers,

R_usty

Here are a few I took. Much too busy riding to worry about composition, lighting etc.

Registration day at Ducati Adelaide.
(http://home.iprimus.com.au/lharper/registration.jpg)

Starting point at Glenelg
(http://home.iprimus.com.au/lharper/startline.jpg)

Rider briefing by Warren Lee
(http://home.iprimus.com.au/lharper/briefing.jpg)

Heading south towards Victor Harbour
(http://home.iprimus.com.au/lharper/ontheroad.jpg)

Lunch at some country town
(http://home.iprimus.com.au/lharper/lunch.jpg)

Crossing the Murray river by ferry. There were about three of these crossings.
(http://home.iprimus.com.au/lharper/murraycrossing.jpg)

Quiz night at Clare.
(http://home.iprimus.com.au/lharper/quiznight.jpg)

More corners somewhere out east.
(http://home.iprimus.com.au/lharper/corners.jpg)

More corners in the Adelaide Hills.
(http://home.iprimus.com.au/lharper/ST.jpg)

Thanks Techno.

Okay here's my paltry contribution. http://www.flickr.com/photos/heatherp64/sets/72157608436876084/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/heatherp64/sets/72157608436876084/)

Like Techno, I was having way too much fun riding to be taking pics.  Hope all the people that did take pics post somewhere eventually.

Keith Muir's site is http://www.bike-photos.com/index.asp (http://www.bike-photos.com/index.asp).  He said he will try to get them up by the end of this week. Some of the better ones will be posted on the Ducati site.  And they will also be going to the bike mags. 

Cheers
Heather