[SYD] 20th November - Saturday evening pizza at Mount White Cafe

[braando]

Thanks for Mark n Julie for organizing the MtWhiteOzmonsterpizzanightextavaganza
 Luba aka Mrs TwoDogs
really enjoyed meeting you all ,
even the bloke to her right with the dry wit

Shame about that new grey Ducati parked out front ruining the view of all the pretty red n blue ones


Gotta go now think I saw some dust on my white wheels, now where did I leave that shammy

Sometimes, certain pictures can be precious...and priceless for that matter....so much so that they need to be shared with new members, male or female.....to give them more insight into our group rides.   

[Betty]

Betty I sent you an e-mail with images !

Well then I'd better post them ... check out all the beer bottles on the table (and some of these people were riding home)









... and of course newbies need to go through the usual initiations ...

[Betty]

It was nice to finally meet the Cakeman (and still lusting over his bike!) 

... i reckon one like that would make a good track bike

[cakeman]

It was great to finally meet most of you! Had a lovely night! Looking forward to the next one   

[signora monster]

... i reckon one like that would make a good track bike

Why Betty, I think you are on to something. 

[Betty]

Why Betty, I think you are on to something. 

Well then perhaps I can add to that something:

• unique and attractive colour scheme without the outright exclusivity of say a bayliss edition superbike
• lowering link available
• rizoma rearsets available
• readily accepts a lowered seat off, say, a 695 Monster
• high-mount pipes are standard (as well as practically every aftermarket set)
• better (read: safer) suspension components than, say, a 695
• better (read: safer) brakes components than, say, a 695
• the track ability of an early model superbike without the impracticalities
• during periods of limited track time the bike can be set up for someone perhaps taller and heavier without too much drama and used on the street
• cost of a modified 695 + an S4R is significantly less than, say, a LE Bayliss superbike

Does he ... Oops, I mean would you like me to add any more?

[Six95]

Twas a nice night at that Dez.......and as for that bloke on Lubas right, i don't think i saw him....!  But on a more serious note sunshine, you have a lovely lady. Which made me think, isn't it amazing how opposites can attract......!    ........ 

Luba ignores the rough exterior and sees Dez's inner beauty. 

[Betty]

Luba ignores the rough exterior and sees Dez's inner beauty. 

Yeah he used to ride a 695 ... so he must have an, ahem ... ahh, feminine side

[cakeman]

Yeah he used to ride a 695 ... so he must have an, ahem ... ahh, feminine side

Ohhh sting like a bee!  

[Betty]

Ahh, its alright Six knows not to take it personally ... besides his feminine side has been detected by certain ice cream vendors in the past

[Two dogs]

Yeah he used to ride a 695 ... so he must have an, ahem ... ahh, feminine side

Hmm  hasn't  someone become a bit lippy after growing a couple of extra valves
 

[Six95]

Yeah he used to ride a 695 ... so he must have an, ahem ... ahh, feminine side

Ouch

Ohhh sting like a bee!  

Double Ouch

Ahh, its alright Six knows not to take it personally ... besides his feminine side has been detected by certain ice cream vendors in the past

Triple ouch. What do I have to do to get some respect around here?

Hmm  hasn't  someone become a bit lippy after growing a couple of extra valves
 

Agreed

[Betty]

Hmm  hasn't  someone become a bit lippy after growing a couple of extra valves
 

No, no, no. Not only have I always admitted to having a girls bike but I have also always admitted to riding like a girl ... just not as well.

As for my feminine side ... well she always out-rides me and I am man enough to admit it

[Two dogs]

Well this has all been a good 
but now for me something has come up that could prevent me from riding my new dog on this ride 
Here is the long version :
When we came back from The MountWhiteducatiozmonsterpizzaextavaganza I noticed my clutch feeling a little soft.
In the morning my pee cup was empty  , so off to my best DMF mate and neighbour Rob S for help.

We decided to pull the master cylinder off to inspect and of course stripped a bolt (well I did    )
After an hour in the sun and Rob sweating and shaking to no avail so out came the drill    .
Thanks to Robs steady hand and more skill with the spanner than I ,with me watching and making the right noises.
Flushed and bled and back together all good.

But today I notice fluid leaking from said cylinder, called up Ducationly (MPL importer) and had a loooooooooong chat with Peter
mostly about the nice 999 race bike he wanted to sell to me and a little about the slave.
Seems It could take me a while to get a re build kit 
So off to Motorcycle Weaponry  in Mona Vale , Arthur the nicest Bike mechanic on the Nth beaches
is going to strip down the slave and see if we can source a matching O ring and seals if a proper de grunge
wont fix it.
Short version:
Anyone got an OEM slave cylinder hanging around the garage (after upgrading) that they can lend me for a couple of weeks if
1. We grunge removal is a no fix
2. We cant match parts
3. MPL can get a kit out in a week (this will never happen)

If not I will be back on the girls bike and Luba will be   
 

[J5]

either call frasers and others , gowies and desmo , i'm sure one of them will have some parts on the shelf

2nd place would be a brake place, they will have orings and seals around

3rd would be a bearing place, they stock seals etc as well

you stillhave a couple of weeks