DOC NSW Concourse

[bigiain]

think i best shut up cause im the type that says what I think and most don't like that , the judging was fairer this year than it has ever been

Hey Wazza, I think you're taking this a little personally... There were some comments by people who admit they didn't understand the rules normally associated with a "Concourse" competition, and some joking about a coincidence of the raffle draw. I honestly don't think anyone here intended to upset you the way it seems we have. Would you accept my apology on behalf of all of us?

And for the rest of us, how about we (The collective DMF Oz Monster community)  consider approaching Wazza/NSWDOC about sponsoring/judging an award or two ourselves next year? (This'll a: let _us_ define the rules, and b: give everyone else a chance to whinge about how _we_ do it!)

Perhaps a "Monster Riders Best Monster Vote", where anyone who turns up riding a Monster gets to vote for any  Monster (whether entered or in the parking lot), and maybe a "Most Obviously Enjoyed Ducati" where we could decide on a set of judges who'd be told to "pick the bike that _looks_ like it's owner enjoys riding it most."

I reckon _that_ could be fun!

big

[bigiain]

If they took of points for a grubby chain then that explains why my bike didn't even look like getting the trophy.

Heh - I should have brought _my_ bike, I could have won for _negative_ points!

Official Judging Report: Bigiain's '99 M750
Points deducted for:
grease on chain.
grease on rear sprocket.
grease on front sprocket.
grease on front sprocket cover.
grease on chainslider.
grease on swingarm.
grease on hugger.
grease on rear shock.
grease on rear wheel.
grease on undertail.
grease on back of numberplate.
grease on engine.
grease under riders fingernails.

Points awarded for:
no grease on, ummmm, brake disks and pads...

Total Points: -11ty billion!

 

big

[Betty]

I will risk further offending people with the post, but it has to be said:

Apparently mileage had a big weighting Big. You may have only needed to run your little mistress through a semi-clean puddle on the way in and list your true odo reading to take out the prize.

  [moto]

Thanks Big for the collective apology. I think your idea has merit, does that mean I have to buy the trophy? will it be a perpetual?

[Betty]

There were several bikes in other sections that could have done well too in the same section, but I think the funny tree trunk, the bugs, being at the back and my ugly head kept everyone away. 
 - Chris

There was nobody staying clear of that little part of the world, there were a LOT of people impressed by your bike .... as for your head, well don't know about that one  but it didn't seem to keep people away.

[wazzaeborman]

Hey Wazza, I think you're taking this a little personally... There were some comments by people who admit they didn't understand the rules normally associated with a "Concourse" competition, and some joking about a coincidence of the raffle draw. I honestly don't think anyone here intended to upset you the way it seems we have. Would you accept my apology on behalf of all of us?

And for the rest of us, how about we (The collective DMF Oz Monster community)  consider approaching Wazza/NSWDOC about sponsoring/judging an award or two ourselves next year? (This'll a: let _us_ define the rules, and b: give everyone else a chance to whinge about how _we_ do it!)

Perhaps a "Monster Riders Best Monster Vote", where anyone who turns up riding a Monster gets to vote for any  Monster (whether entered or in the parking lot), and maybe a "Most Obviously Enjoyed Ducati" where we could decide on a set of judges who'd be told to "pick the bike that _looks_ like it's owner enjoys riding it most."

I reckon _that_ could be fun!

big

Well big im not taking things personally the people that whinged were complaining out of line the bike that won the 4 valve class derseved to win and was a DMF member and it was very ridden and clean .

 The one won the 2 valve class derserved the win as well 2 yeras old and 40000km's and immac does anyone know who owns it

And the judging no one bothered to come up and ask myself or anyone else we would have been happy to help after all I asked the DMF to come cause I wanted to get bikes on the grass for people to see.

There are plenty of oppurtunities for you guys to be involved , syd motorcycle show peoples choice , Motori italian at lansvale next weekend , motori italiani in may 09 , ect

I would like nothing more than to see DMF bikes at these events I know you guys love your bikes as so I love mine.

Big I want to get you guys involved with things like this because NFI and Frasers do not care about the Brand so the riders need too

waz

[MonsterDorf]

OK, my 2 cents worth.

Was it a good day - yes.

Were there a bunch of nice bikes - yes.

Did I agree with the winner of the 2V Monster category - Yes, although its not my style, but well done. I knew when I saw it, that it would win.

Would I enter again - No.

Next time I'd rather go down, have a look at the bikes, have a snag and coke, spend some $$ buying some shirts, talk to a bunch of people and then go for a ride.

I guess, had I understood the rules (which I couldn't find on the web site - someone got a link?), then I could have worked out my chances, given the rego the flick and had a better day. Maybe I'm just to sensitive? Funny my wife thinks I don't have feelings, how wrong she is 

Now onto my other point.

This web site is the forum for OzMonsters to exchange views - we don't always agree, but allow everyone to express an opinion. So, if we want to have a discussion on a topic, any topic (legal of course), then that's what we'll do. Don't like it, move along nothing to see here.



 

[Spider]

Congratulations to the two winners.

I should be a judge!

I saw a photo of Giannig's bike months ago and called it!

[mattyvas]

Thanks Mick well said.
That is exactly what a forum is about.
Nothing of what has been written has been directed at anyone or anything.
It has just been simply pointing out our various views of the day.
No-one got on here and said hey Waz why didn't I win, nothing was said about people disagreeing with who won either 4V or 2V classes.
Some are up for showing and some are not, the weekend sorted that out for most of us.

Happy to go along and attend this event in future and other things DOC are involved in.
Again the this is a forum for discussion and that is what we are doing, talking about the day.
Not sling'in shit about who, why and what for.

Simple as that.

[wazzaeborman]

OK, my 2 cents worth.

Was it a good day - yes.

Were there a bunch of nice bikes - yes.

Did I agree with the winner of the 2V Monster category - Yes, although its not my style, but well done. I knew when I saw it, that it would win.

Would I enter again - No.

Next time I'd rather go down, have a look at the bikes, have a snag and coke, spend some $$ buying some shirts, talk to a bunch of people and then go for a ride.


 well these comments I do not understand  ; Would I enter again - No

 the whole point of thing was to show off your machinery  that can't be done from the carpark if if it was not going to win people still like to look and take pictures of your lovely bikes no one is forcing yu to enter and stay but please park your bikes in the line up and let people see them.


 waz




 

[wazzaeborman]

It's a little joke.... let me explain.

Yes, my bike did win a trophy but in the words of homer simpson, I won by the two greatest words in the english language de! fault!...
I entered my bike in the modified category. I was the only one, so I felt like a bit of a knob really. The DOC goes to a lot of trouble to accomodate as many bikes as possible and nicely enough they have a modified section, were ANY duke can enter. This year I was the only one... hence the default.
There were several bikes in other sections that could have done well too in the same section, but I think the funny tree trunk, the bugs, being at the back and my ugly head kept everyone away. 
 - Chris



 chris your bike was not the only one in that catergory there was a 900ss superlite in that class too it was parked on gowies stand  I pointed it out to the judge and advised thim what I thought ...... so chriss you did not win by default you won fair and square like the other mate...........waz

[Dannog]

I'll put my bike up again. Hell if you guys all decide to stay in the parking lot and I bone up on what I need to do to present my bike properly I might even win. When I have washed the old girl see can look pretty trick!

Only thing I need to go next time is to remember is to bring a hat... I got so sun burnt I went to bed early to sleep it off.

[sydmonster]

chris your bike was not the only one in that catergory there was a 900ss superlite in that class too it was parked on gowies stand  I pointed it out to the judge and advised thim what I thought ...... so chriss you did not win by default you won fair and square like the other mate...........waz

Thanks WAZ, I didn't know that. It changes everything! Thanks again to you and DOC for putting the event on! - Chris

[dutchieal]

thanks everyone for turning up, displaying and making the day a success.
The DOC will welcome your greater involvement in the 2009 event.
Please expect a call from the Committee, when we plan our strategies, to include more of the Ducati Community, and make our Concours a bigger and better event.
More advertising is needed; bike and general press. This is a display of Ducati that is worth a greater audience.
once again, thanks.
cheers... Dutchie (aka BIG AL DOC of NSW Inc Activities Mgr)

[kursed]

would be good to get some more official ducati merch there on these days - certainly a solid audience of buyers, the shirt I bought seems to be of average quality - though I can't complain for $25, but I would be good to see a bigger range and some of the current catalogue of gear there at good prices for the enthusiasts.
So frasers and such aren't providing any support for these events? I thought they would jump at the chance.

[Super T.I.B]

So frasers and such aren't providing any support for these events? I thought they would jump at the chance.

We all know that Frasers/NFI aren't really well liked around these parts.

But Frasers W'gong are pretty good.