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Hey all you vicmo's post up if you're heading out.  That Sydney mob have been showing us up for too long.

Went the long way out to Mt Macedon today with koko64 and had a superb ride. [Dolph]  Sun was shining, no traffic, good feed at the Top of the Range Cafe, [coffee] [popcorn] [bacon] would be good to get a bunch together once in a while.

I'm on hols for a couple of weeks so up for a ride most days during the week.

Cheers.

Hi fellow Vicmo. I'm at the opposite end of the pitch to you, down on the Mornington Peninsula so I don't get up to Mt Macedon/Woodend etc very much. Still, for a nice enough ride I'd be game to travel a bit. Let me know what you plan next.

I'm glad you knew where you were going, cause I had no idea! Those "blue ribbon" farm back-roads were great, but you must have a GPS in your frontal lobe!

We gotta do that Gippi ride with Unge soon.

I will try and fit in when I can
North eastern area for me Whittlesea, Yea, Panton Hill, Kinglake.
Happy to tag along wherever if time and work permits  ;)
J.

;D

Yup.  Hopefully we'll have some good weekend weather soon.  Had some great spring days.... but they all occurred while I was working.  I went riding today in the rain on the DR, not great weather for Ducs though  ;)

Maybe we can fit a weekend in in November sometime?

Umm I need a 300km headstart.  [roll] Unless y'all wanna come west to visit me.  [cheeky] Most of the Grampians is open again although the best bit (Zumsteins) may never be re-opened  :'(

Gippi ride sounds good.  There's some great roads down there.  [Dolph] If we could all wangle a day next week I'll be in but I'm not too keen to be out over cup weekend.  Too many idiots and tourists on the roads. :o

G'day AussieBulldog.  I'm currently in Hurstbridge but soon to be Panton Hill so if you're heading out this way post up or send me a message.  I work shifts so availability varies.  On hols next week though. [thumbsup]

Hey Sundog, sounds like you wouldn't be too far away if we did go for a Gippsland ride.  I guess it just depends on everyone's work schedules and stuff.

Tony, it's surprising what sort of crap I can remember but suffice to say that I forgot to take the key when I went to my mate's place to work on the 'wing today. [roll]

G'day H,

What?  Not reopen Zumstiens?  But that is the best bit!

So is there any good riding between here and the Grampians other than the GOR?  Something we could make a day of perhaps?

Hi All.

Still kicking but bogged down with study, on the last straight to the end of the year.
I've been going on some short rides to Yea "Marmalades" and back for study lunch.
Very much like to do Gippy again. I'm sort of over the Healsville/Kinglake/Spur, due to revinue activity.

Keep me posted

Ducmeister,

I'm an Eltham lad, so just down the road from you. Ride through Hurstbridge all the time. It's my early home from work run, out through Doreen, Kangaroo Ground, Panton Hill etc.
Just getting used to having wheels under me again after a long time out of the saddle.
Today is looking awesome after the storms last night, heading out your way today between 11 and 1. You out and about today?
J.

J,

Sorry, missed you today.  I'll PM you with my contact details in case you can get out during the week some time.

Cheers.

I have this Thursday and Friday off as an extra long weekend if anyone wants to go for a spin.

At this stage the weather appears to be looking ok, but this is Vic so anything goes.

Yup, I'm in.  Thursday's probably better for me but I could make Friday happen if need be.

I will try for Thursday, won't know until later in the week how clear I am.
Will give you a call to have a chat tomorrow Duc.
Lovely day out on the road today [thumbsup]
J.

Hi Rob

Zumsteins sustained some serious damage in the January storms.  (House size rocks on the road, numerous land slips!) The Dunkeld-Halls Gap road only re-opened last month. I think there is a lack of money/interest for the repair work to be done. Public pressure may change that.

I don't know of any 'great' roads out this way for a day ride.  I would plan on an overnighter.  GOR and Grampians then through Trentham, Woodend etc on the way back maybe. 

I may go on the DOCVic ride to Meredith next weekend so I can check out some more roads on the way to and from.

all wecome to crash here ,and plenty of road to explore , matty would be in his element here with the chook chaser

Look forward to the report back Heather.


Thanks Bazz.

ok so who's in for thursday?   

Sundog, I assume you're able to make it.

AussieBulldog, did you manage to get time off?

Tony, where are you at mate?

I'm thinking about heading out through the Dandenongs towards Noojee and trying to make a loop of that some how.  The Dandenongs seem about half way between Mornington and Eltham so would be a reasonable place to meet up.  This is only a suggestion though so post up if you have any better ideas.

Cheers,
Rob

Friday 10-.2.30, Sat morning, Sun morning (while the teenagers sleep!)
Thats my availability. I can turn back half way if needed.

I'm good for Thursday. Its the better of the two days for me, Friday looks wet.

I'm open to any other options that come up for destination that peeps may have, just not the Spur.

Cool.  Sundog's in. 

Also we still have to decide where to go and where to meet.

Unfortunately I'm now out  >:(, my physio had to change his dates and I now have an appointment tomorrow (Thurs) instead of this Saturday. Sorry all, but I'm still keen to get together soonest, maybe a weekend fits in with everyone better and the days will get brighter in the next month or so. Plenty of opportunity.

I can do tomorrow from about 1PM, will be getting home about then.
Is this too late for you Duc?

J.

Sorry to hear that you can't come Sundog and also that you need physio.  Hope all is not too serious.

AussieBulldog, thanks for the call.  We'll catch up tomorrow.

Last chance for anone else who might be interested ...

I wish it wasn't too serious, I snapped my Achilles about 7 weeks ago and just got the cast off. I have about 12 months of physio ahead of me to get back to normal *sigh*

But at least I can ride, its only my right foot so who needs rear brakes anyway eh?

Ouch!

Great ride today thanks J.  Good weather, good roads, good company.   

Cheers,
Rob.

Hopefully a few from here will come to the DOCV ride this sunday. I will pack my never rain rain suite.

Top day Rob, thanks for taking it easy on me [thumbsup]
J.

I was thinking about it but I'd be coming from the other direction, riding on my own  just to have lunch with you guys and the weather isn't looking favourable at the moment.

Been raining on and off all through the night here.  Think it's a good weekend to stay inside and pack boxes for the house move.

i had a nice ride yesterday , 30 plus degrees , bikes everywhere  [Dolph] even shouted my self a new pair of summer gloves and had some fun on the dargo road  [cheeky] im of shortly to watch the ride on mower races   cheers bazz

Thanks Bazz.   [cheeky]

The DOCV ride for last sunday that got canceled will be happening saturday. Same start place, time & ride destination.


 [bow_down]

There is another DOCV ride to Walhalla coming up this Sunday the 13th.

To far east for me  :'(

Family birthdays this weekend.  With that and packing for house move I think I'm out for a few weeks now. :(

Walhalla would have been nice but I'm off to Ballarat for the weekend, leaving the kids behind   [wine]

Another beautiful day of brilliant radiant sunshine... spent at work.

Another rainy weekend coming up...  [bang]

+1 [bang]

Rain?  It pissed pickhandles around here.  Went out for a ride on the pushy this arvo and there's water still flowing across the roads and gravel everywhere.  Even the turtles were heading for higher ground.  Not a good day to be out for a scratch.

You lot should have got out of Melb.  I left Hamilton on Friday, headed to Phillip Island via Sorrento Ferry.  Up to Dargo for an overnighter Saturday night.  Back to Phillip Island Sunday night via Mirboo North then back to Hamilton today.  Wouldn't say there was no rain but certainly not much. Sunday and Monday were lovely riding days.

Once again Heather you make me jealous.  Sounds like an excellent route.
I'm moving house this week so not much time for anything other than house stuff.  Should settle down again after Christmas though. 

 Hey Rob/Unge.
Hows the move Rob?
Looks like we'll have another Monster rider with us. My brother picked up a nice 2001 M900S ie, last of the 888 style frames and the right color.

I like my old school carb model though (it looks ancient in comparison)!

Eh? Saturday was pissing down. Sunday rained and didnt begin to clear until around 3pm in my part of Gippy that you rode right on by.... and didnt gimme a yell on the way past  :P.

Monday of course was nice  [laugh].

Cool  [thumbsup]

This Saturday anybody up for a South Gippy tour?

Can't. Got a family birthday lunch and then work.
We will do a Gippy ride this summer.

I'm off to Walhalla for the weekend, unfortunately by car...  :(

Bit short notice anyway for tomorrow.

Yup, plenty of summer to come.  We will get to it,  [thumbsup].

By sheer luck I met Nibor in Healesville today at the big bakery. We pulled up and I saw a 750 Monster in the carpark so I thought I better park there. We sat down and the person at the table next to us was Nibor. Nice to meet you mate.

Good work you friendly fellas. :). How was the ride? I really gotta get my butt out that way soon.

Had a good ride through Healesville and Yarra Glen area. Had my wife pillion and we had a good time.
Nibor rode home the same way back towards town after bumping into him at the bakery.q

Howdy Folks.

Finshed my TAFE course Yay!!!!!!!!!!! I don't want to see another spread sheet or Australian Standard between now and NYE.
So hope to join you soon, I've been having some morning breaky rides up to Yea and back, Marmaldes.
I did see a review recently on the Jameison-Eildon road.

Cheers.

Some morning breaky rides to Yea are what we are planning for the hot months. I have done it in winter too, but on those summer days when its gonna be real hot, the early morning rides are great.

DOCVic are riding the Jamieson-Eildon road this Saturday. Check their website for details.

Free Tuesday onwards this week if anyone's interested in a ride.

Not me.  Just got back from 2500kms in the Snowies for New Year. Clocked 90 000km at the top of Mt Hotham so I guess I'd better get it serviced real soon.

 [wine] [clap]
Nice work.

So how's it going after 90k?  Feel like it will do another 90?

Still going fine.  Can't see why it wouldn't keep going. I dare say the front will feel a bit better next week with new fork oil.

Yes, it can make a world of difference.

Heather, have the steering head bearings been looked at recently? Also the wheel bearings could use a bit of fresh grease, when the steering head bearings got replaced on the 'Comfy' ST it made quite a noticable difference.







                                 Mmick

Hi Mick
Thanks for the reminder. I know what you mean about the difference new steering head bearings make.   Brad Black is doing the service and I know from experience that he will check all the bearings - he's very thorough with things like that.  Plus he knows how paranoid I am about bearings with my past experience of having a wheel bearing collapse on me. 

Last service for me Brad changed the throttle cable.  Unbelievable difference.  Like it had 10 extra hp.  So much better response (or so it felt).  Screwed up my gear changes for ages.  And here I was thinking that I was just getting smoother with age.

Hey Ducmeister/Unge

Time to organize a Gippi ride. Maybe the weekend of the 21st?
I reckon we meet in Toolangi and Unge can lead us from there.
Every 2nd weekend is good for me.

Hmm, I'll check with the social secretary.
Hopefully she can clear my schedule for at least one of the days that weekend.

I'm in for the 21st.

Hay you Mexicans..... a select few of the cream of Sydney Ozmos
will be heading down your way to the deep deep South in March .
Maybe we could cross paths somewhere between Omeo and the Vic Alps for high tea .

I will have to check with Brian of course if its okay to consort with you lot though  [cheeky]

You're welcome, arribba!

Two heads is another state southwards again. ;)
You sure you want to ride in the Victoristan?
Great roads but the junta is harsh, be careful.
Sounds great. We'll work on it down here, what you say Heather /Unge/Ducmeister?

Can't commit to anything at present - supposed to be looking for work  [roll] But if I'm around I could probably be talked into it.

Nationsl Ducati Rally is on the first weekend in March (2-4th) based at Jindabyne.

BWAHAHAHAHA!!!

 You Guys......


                         You crack me up.





                                   Mmick  ;)

Nothing wrong with that Mick, those are useless Ks to put on the bikes boring tedious and tyre squaring  [puke]
sharing with B doubles and all those touring bikes like S2T's and goldwings  [laugh]
I just don't see the attraction for Iron butt riding , just want the twisties  ;D

Go and buy a map, many alternatives to the fume hwy.







                                 Mmick

Agreed, especially if you are going to Jindabyne or Cooma.  Lot of fun roads up that way.


Post up dates and routes and we'll see what we can do. 

Look Mmick, and our fellow Victorians, please bear in mind that Desmond and his mate Rob are from 'you know where " and rarely travel ............  I'm tempted to ride down to Cooma, just to make a statement...... [roll]

This is a route that I could possibly be doing  around the 4th of Feb with some " seasoned friends"     food for thought

http://maps.google.com.au/maps?saddr=Rouse+Hill,+New+South+Wales&daddr=Bathurst,+New+South+Wales+to:Cootamundra,+New+South+Wales+to:Tumut,+New+South+Wales+to:Khancoban,+New+South+Wales&hl=en&sll=-33.598265,149.43503&sspn=7.272805,16.864014&geocode=FWkN_v0dEMr-CCm5UKb6Wp4SazGAyTIWaH0BBQ%3BFUsWAv4d52zqCCnvebQGM-QRazFgIkSQtAkGBQ%3BFa5z7_0dPqzSCCljQTREUbYZazGQ50OQtAkGBA%3BFTVZ5f0dxrfVCCldlu230xoYazFAMkSQtAkGBQ%3BFRVh1_0dZUbUCCl9oDFSJjsjazGw6kOQtAkGBA&oq=khan&vpsrc=0&mra=pr&t=h&z=7 (http://maps.google.com.au/maps?saddr=Rouse+Hill,+New+South+Wales&daddr=Bathurst,+New+South+Wales+to:Cootamundra,+New+South+Wales+to:Tumut,+New+South+Wales+to:Khancoban,+New+South+Wales&hl=en&sll=-33.598265,149.43503&sspn=7.272805,16.864014&geocode=FWkN_v0dEMr-CCm5UKb6Wp4SazGAyTIWaH0BBQ%3BFUsWAv4d52zqCCnvebQGM-QRazFgIkSQtAkGBQ%3BFa5z7_0dPqzSCCljQTREUbYZazGQ50OQtAkGBA%3BFTVZ5f0dxrfVCCldlu230xoYazFAMkSQtAkGBQ%3BFRVh1_0dZUbUCCl9oDFSJjsjazGw6kOQtAkGBA&oq=khan&vpsrc=0&mra=pr&t=h&z=7)

BUT.......   if they do trailer their bikes down then thats fine by me, but i promise to get some photos of it.....I know, its going to look pretty lame.....but Rob has already booked the trailer  and rumour has it that he has also bought a book for accommodation.......not like our ride up north eh MV....I wouldn't doubt it for a minute if they decide to do the Snowy section , keeping their bikes on the trailer..... ;D
Should I make a new thread , calling it  Stanley & Laurels trip down South....?  . [roll]

Okay seems Teff wont be coming  [thumbsup]
I actually think he is a little scared of getting his bike dusty and of Mr  [leo]
so Paul your in !  ;D That spot just became vacant.
And Mick have done that map and alternate ride thing before.
The ride is the" Vic alps" and we only have two days to do it and enjoy it.
The missus is coming on her bike and it is to far for her with the travel from Sydney,  so thats the ride .

I don't remember mentioning anything re pulling out Desmond........  but if its all getting too much for you, well..... [roll]   
And no need to invite Paul cos I already did earlier     [thumbsup]
And why not Andy too, just for old times sake......     [clap]     ;D

Hmmm yes Bwian you do have a habit of inviting people..... like other MV riders  [laugh]

now enough of this poppy cock this is The Vic rides thread
and Im sure the Mexicans are a bit above all this meaningless banter .

You guys probably have your route sorted but thought I would mention latest issue of rapid bikes magazine (issue 70) page 99.....article on the snowy mountains loop which runs for 315 clicks, mentions good places to stay and even discloses some of the known hot spots [leo]

If you go back a few pages to 85 and look really really hard you might see a couple of Ozmonsters in
Hatto's ride through the Snowies to PI  8)  ;D

Hey Tony and George,

Top ride this morning.  We'll have to do it again soon and drag a few more of this Vic mob along.

Yes, I promise to wash my bike before the next ride.

Cheers,
Rob

Don't wash it Rob.  I rode home from Melbourne on Tuesday night so had to wash the millions of bugs off as it didn't smell very nice.  Now I'm dreading taking it out and getting it all bug spattered again. 

It's still got mud on it from the MotoGP trip.  I think it's due.

Great to meet you again Rob after almost 20 years! LOL!

It was a top ride indeed. I look forward to the next one!

GK

GK, would you believe I bumped into Rich and Kate this morning?

Funny you say that. I wondered if you had in the past, or would sooner or later, as they're quite close to your place.

Small world for sure!

GK

Yay I'm going to the National Ducati Clubs Rally 2-3 March in Jindabyne. Second trip there for this year.  Maybe I should just move to the High Country.

Riding with friends from DOCV and some Sandgropers.  Will be riding the Bonang Hwy to get there - damn.  So I suppose that means riding along the Snowy River way as well   [Dolph] [thumbsup]

So when are the North Sydney trailer boys gonna be there?  [roll]

I think they will be down there about the 22 of march hmmm.

Hey all you Vicmos, I'm thinking about a ride on Saturday the 31st of March.  OK, it's the first day of the school hols but a well chosen route could still keep us out of the way of all the tourists. 
Post up if you're interested and I'll have a think about where we might be able to go.

Cheers

Like to but I think my bike will be in the shop getting the clip-ons and reservoirs swapped

Because ? (should I know this?)

 ??? umm, no, I was just saying that I'd love to come but my bike will be in pieces.. :(

I'm up for it  [thumbsup]

G'day Sundog.  Yeah my response was probably a bit strange but changing clip-ons and reservoirs just seemed a bit unusual to me and I thought it might have been discussed in another thread that i hadn't read.

Hey AussieBulldog it will be good to have you along.

Sounds good, is GK coming?
I can make the morning half of it and into the arvo a bit. Teenagers will sleep in and then study so I'm partially free for the day.
Where are we meeting and going to?
Who else wants to come along?

Ok, the suggestion is Yarra Glen at 9am.  AussieBulldog does this suit you?  Are you based on this side of town?

Anyother takers?

At this stage there are five or six people coming along, and on all sorts of bikes.
See you on the main drag at 9am opposite the main servo.
Should be good fun, weather permitting.

9AM at Yarra Glen is fine by me. See you guys there, weather permitting.

excellent!

Good ride today fellas.
210km trip for me and good fun at a relaxed pace.
Nice to meet ya AB.
3 Monsters and a TRX. Sounded pretty good.

Yup.  Top day and a top ride.  Should be done more often. [thumbsup]

Cheers guys, weather cleared nicely. Good to catch-up.
We do need to make it a more regular thing  [thumbsup]

Doh!, should check website more often!

Pmed. I.ll put you on the posse' list.

Sat 14. I want to ride, all day.

Weather permitting of course. I don't care if it's 0°C, as long as it's not pissing down.

If you can't come for the whole day then come for part of it and head home when it suits you.

Hmm, I'll really need to see how the week pans out.  Saturday will be my last day living in Victoria.  Driving to Brisbane on Sunday.

That came around way too quick.
Sorry to see you go mate.

Absolutely too quick.  Will still be around on odd occasions though and will still have a bike here for a little while yet so may manage to get out again before I'm gone for good.  It's just been sooo cold ...

Very sorry to see you go Rob, after crossing paths again after so long.

Safe trip.

GK

Got out for a ride today, beautiful weather for this time of year.
Kinglake, Healesville, Yarra Glen and lots of roads inbetween. Bike ran real strong.
 [Dolph]

Hi Guys,
new to the forum, new to Ducati, and coming back to the blacktop after a long stint away.
I'm picking up my 659 this saturday and would be interested in tagging along on some future rides.

James.

Welcome to the forum.
If you havent, introduce yourself in the general Introductions section.
Pm your numbrer if you like and I'll add you to the group text for next ride.