[QLD] Brisbane Netriders September Group Ride, Sun Sep 16th

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Springwood - Mt Tamborine - Numinbah - Beechmont - Canungra

Time: 8:30am (for 9:00am start)
Start: McDonalds Springwood

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Gold Coast Hinterland has to offer
without travelling south into NSW. There
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[Muttly]

This is the ride we had planned for August but was cancelled due to circumstances (good thing too because it was a wet, miserable day).

This may be the last group ride for the year that I organise as I'm off down to the Great Ocean Road in October. :P Hopefully we'll get another ride in in November. :grin:

The ride guide is already done and you can download it here:

http://members.ozemail.com.au/~muttly/Springbrook_Beechmont.pdf

Possibles and probables:

BalmyBrowny
Tomm
Grofaz
Roy Boy
Timnkoo
Cookeetree
Chrisco
Nicarus
Kslide
Muttly

I hope all of you can make it :grin:

Regards

[tanyathecheeky]

Muttly, the goat track is not very good for nervous/new riders..

[Muttly]

Have you been on it since they've reopened it Tanya? I don't think anyone will have any problems. :grin:

[thebigd]

Thanks Muttly, you can put a tick against my name. The weekend looks good for me, and I have heard some positive reports on some of those roads of late. Bring it on...

[Muttly]

Excellent BigD! \:D/

Fabes and I did the run on the Ekka Wednesday and it really is a fantastic ride.

See you there :grin:

[thebigd]

Excellent BigD! \:D/ Fabes and I did the run on the Ekka Wednesday and it really is a fantastic ride.See you there :grin:
Yea, had been following the earlier thread :grin: :idea: you got the same policeman organised for that day :?: :lol:

[Muttly]

Saw the same guy twice in Canungra on the Wednesday. :shock: Fabes and I did it real easy through there and up the goat track. Was just waiting for him to jump out from behind a rock :evil:

[tanyathecheeky]

not talking about the surface.. just how tight it is and steep..

[thebigd]

Can you make it for this one Tanya :?: It would be good to have a ride together :cool:

[Muttly]

not talking about the surface.. just how tight it is and steep..

aahhhh...by the time we get to the goat track we'll already have gone over The Panorama...now that is steep :shock: It'll make the road up Tamborine seem like a gentle gradiant.

Seriously though...we went up Obi-Obi last ride and I think that's a bigger challenge then the Goat Track. I wouldn't consider it if I wasn't confident that the riders in this group ride within their limits :grin:

[BalmyBrowny]

i'm a tentative to almost yes for this one. looks good and want to get some serious bum time with the gixxer :cool: :lol:

[thebigd]

:shock: Shite, congrats on the new bike BB. :idea: Does that mean Lurker is going to join us for a ride soon :grin:

[tomm]

Would a 250 bandit be welcome or would I slow you down?
I'm a noob to group rides but have been on the road for 9 months. If you don't feel comfortable I won't be insulted. Hope to see some of you on fridays when i get the time off.. and bike fixed :P

[BalmyBrowny]

well i've only just got my gixxer. before that i was riding with these guys on my zzr250 :) as long as you ride within your limits mate you'll have a ball and won't slow any of us down :) we ride for pleasure not to race :cool:

[BalmyBrowny]

bigD _ oh yeah. Lurker won't be riding for a littel bit :P she is going to have our second baby in february :twisted: yay! :D

[tomm]

Thanks that what I was hoping to hear. I'll give you guys a heads up when I'm sure I can make it. I definately plan on it. :grin:

[Muttly]

It would be great to have you along Tomm. It's a great group that will make you feel welcome and +1 to what BalmyBrowny said :grin:

[Grofaz]

Congrats to Balmy and Lurker! Hope everything goes well.

tomm: Don't sweat it mate, you can ride with me :)

Oh, and to keep things on topic, count me in Muttly :cool:

[Lurker]

i'm a tentative to almost yes for this one. looks good and want to get some serious bum time with the gixxer :cool: :lol:
*Waits for written leave application* :wink:

[Lurker]

Oh and thanks Grofaz :)

[Black Magic]

tomm: Don't sweat it mate, you can ride with me :)



I've seen you ride that 250 Grofaz- actually I followed you up to Springbrook remember??? :wink:

You are a fantastic rider and you were up there with everyone on the bigger bikes. I couldn't help but comment to everyone what a natural rider you seemed to be. :cool:

[thebigd]

Hi BM, I was just looking at your updated sig :shock: and thinking they must be the mods you spoke about last ride. :grin: Are they on yet :?: Your pics say no :?

I'll give you guys a heads up when I'm sure I can make it. I definately plan on it. :grin:
Here's hoping Tom :grin:

[Black Magic]

Hi BM, I was just looking at your updated sig :shock: and thinking they must be the mods you spoke about last ride. :grin: Are they on yet :?: Your pics say no :?


Hey bigd.
Most of the mods are on, still waiting on the Ermax hugger and the new seat.
Here is a link to listen to my new pipe-
http://s150.photobucket.com/albums/s85/i3eastmaster/?action=view&current=BMbling002.flv

Here is a pic of BM with her new bits-

http://upload2.postimage.org/503624/Bling_019.jpg (http://upload2.postimage.org/503624/photo_hosting.html)

[thebigd]

Here is a pic of BM with her new bits-


:!: OMG nice work with the bike, vid and narration. Can't wait to see the new girl :cool:

[Black Magic]

Here is a pic of BM with her new bits-


:!: OMG nice work with the bike, vid and narration. Can't wait to see the new girl :cool:

You can congratulate DT for the vid and fitting the mods. =D>

I just spent the money! :shock:

Hopefully I will have my seat back in time for this ride! :roll:

[Roy Boy]

As long as you're taking 2fiddys, I'd love to come along and meet some of the crew :grin: I haven't explored that neck of the woods yet and wouldn't mind doing it with some old hands of the area. That route looks like fun times too :)

[thebigd]

You can congratulate DT for the vid and fitting the mods. =D>
Yer, I thought it may have been DT behind the scenes there, well done mate. I have seen another black TRX850 on Ipswich Rd Oxley recently. I can't believe how good they sound.

As long as you're taking 2fiddys, I'd love to come along and meet some of the crew :grin:
Would love to have you along Roy Boy. :idea: You could even meet up with some of us at Darra for the ride to Springwood if you like. :cool:

[Black Magic]

As long as you're taking 2fiddys, I'd love to come along and meet some of the crew :grin: I haven't explored that neck of the woods yet and wouldn't mind doing it with some old hands of the area. That route looks like fun times too :)

If you are up for a fun, safe ride with a great group of people you are more than welcome! :)

[Dirty TRiX]

Yer, I thought it may have been DT behind the scenes there, well done mate. I have seen another black TRX850 on Ipswich Rd Oxley recently. I can't believe how good they sound.


No problems with the fitment other than the predrilled bars being drilled in the wrong spot.


That could have been me a while ago on ipswich road. And you're right, TRX's sound awesome.

Still havent made any decisions on the ride at this stage but at this point I'm thinking it's not a good idea, so I probably wont be on the next few rides at the very least.

[timnkoo]

Should be good for this one guys and gals...providing Michelin start shipping out more Pilot Road 2 tyres to suppliers, as I am very LOW atm and waiting on these.

Good to see more people getting interested in the group rides. Look forward to meeting all :grin:

Tim

[thebigd]

...providing Michelin start shipping out more Pilot Road 2 tyres to suppliers, as I am very LOW atm and waiting on these.
Since we are discussing what tyres we will be shod with on this next ride...its sounds like a pretty good tyre that one Tim. If I change from the BT020's, that's where I'll be going too...

[BalmyBrowny]

wow.. looks like there is gonna be a few new faces :) thats awesome. and i can vouch for the michelins too bigD. thats whats on the gixxer :) they nice an sticky so far :cool:

[ward_4e]

may have to beg a ride for this one... I will have to repair the bike after the move to brisvegas...

[Dirty TRiX]

You're moving north? Cool.

[Grofaz]

I've seen you ride that 250 Grofaz- actually I followed you up to Springbrook remember??? :wink:

You are a fantastic rider and you were up there with everyone on the bigger bikes. I couldn't help but comment to everyone what a natural rider you seemed to be. :cool:

Haha! You wouldn't be saying that if you'd seen the couple of corners I overcooked on the day! But that was really the first time I'd done cornering like that so I was happy with my efforts and even happier with what I learned watching the others and practicing it myself.

My enduring memory of that day will be the bloke in the ute practicing burnouts who didn't bat an eyelid when 5 bikes and a couple of cars went past....crazy bugger :lol:

Anyway, should be a good ride, and looking forward to seeing BM with the new fittings, and of course re-acquainting myself with the rest of you.

[Grofaz]

As long as you're taking 2fiddys, I'd love to come along and meet some of the crew :grin: I haven't explored that neck of the woods yet and wouldn't mind doing it with some old hands of the area. That route looks like fun times too :)

Cool, another GPX :grin:

Looks like you bought my bikes evil twin, with the black and red colours reversed. Might be a photo opportunity for us :P

[Righty]

I should be in for thise one too. I see no reason I won't be at this stage.

[Muttly]

Great to see so many regulars and new people coming along. :grin:

I know a lot of people are still to make firm commitments but I'll start posting those that have expressed interest in the first post. That way I don't have to read through 20 pages the night before the ride to see who's coming :-k

Lurker, can we get you to do the ICE list again [-o<

[Fabes]

Sorry Guys

Will be in Sydney this weekend. Did the recco with Mutley. Thoughly enjoyed the ride we even took time out to explore the natural arch, my first time even thou I have lived in the great south east all my live.

[Roy Boy]

As long as you're taking 2fiddys, I'd love to come along and meet some of the crew :grin: I haven't explored that neck of the woods yet and wouldn't mind doing it with some old hands of the area. That route looks like fun times too :)

Cool, another GPX :grin:

Looks like you bought my bikes evil twin, with the black and red colours reversed. Might be a photo opportunity for us :P

Hey they're both evil twins, so to speak :wink: I can't see any reason why I won't be able to make it at this stage, snap away!

[Roy Boy]

I should be in for thise one too. I see no reason I won't be at this stage.

And I can't wait to have a squizz at the CBR, that's one marvellous looking machine you've got :grin:

[chrisco]

How long will the ride take usually, I have work both the night before and on the night but I'd like to try and come along if I can

[thebigd]

Hi chrisco, hope you can make it mate. Details and approximate ride times can be found here...
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~muttly/Springbrook_Beechmont.pdf

[Righty]

I should be in for thise one too. I see no reason I won't be at this stage.

And I can't wait to have a squizz at the CBR, that's one marvellous looking machine you've got :grin:

He he,

I wish it was as clean as it is in those pics. A week of travelling in all that rain we had, has taken a bit of the shine off.

Looks like it's going to be a great ride.

[hotwheelsaust]

I hope to be there. It will depend on whether the horse flu is still around as I had already booked many weeks earlier to go to the Caloundra races with the inlaws. If the horse flu is still keeping the tracks shut I will be heading down for this great ride.

[kezza01]

hey guys........i'd loooooooooooooooooove to be able to say "i'm coming"...... :?

but i can't

:cry: :cry:

i got told yesterday - next month off the bike, no alcamahol, no late nights, nothing that could damage liver or spleen, rest whenever my body tells me to......yep, got the diagnosis yesterday - blood tests confirm glandular fever......

so, maybe i could tec in the cage, but i'm not sure - put me down mutts as a maybe.........

i miss you guys........ :cry:

[cookeetree]

Hi all, new to the board (see intro thread in Lounge).

I'd possibly like to join you for part of this ride, if you don't mind. I live in the Beaudesert area, so I could meet up with you at your stop on Tamborine and then leave you at Canungra.

Looking for more riders???

[cuvy]

i'm a maybe at this point - hopefully i'll be able to confirm later in the week.

Cheers,
Phil

[thebigd]

When do we see the pics hotwheelsaust :?:

Sorry to hear you are not well at the moment kezza :(

Hi cookeetree, hope you can make it. Love the paint btw :shock:

[Black Magic]

Hi all, new to the board (see intro thread in Lounge).

I'd possibly like to join you for part of this ride, if you don't mind. I live in the Beaudesert area, so I could meet up with you at your stop on Tamborine and then leave you at Canungra.

Looking for more riders???

Sure you are welcome. :)

Nice bike BTW! :cool:

[cookeetree]

Sure you are welcome. :)

Nice bike BTW! :cool:

Thanks and thanks! :grin:

[Roy Boy]

As long as you're taking 2fiddys, I'd love to come along and meet some of the crew :grin:
Would love to have you along Roy Boy. :idea: You could even meet up with some of us at Darra for the ride to Springwood if you like. :cool:

I missed this the first time, sounds like a winner - will you be at one of the servo's at the start of blunder rd? I'll be definately there, pending unforseen mechanical difficulties, or heavy rain :lol:

[hotwheelsaust]

Pics of the bike for all those who wish to see.
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w241/hotwheelsaust/PICT0052.jpg
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w241/hotwheelsaust/PICT0049.jpg
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w241/hotwheelsaust/PICT0047.jpg
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Love this bike.

[Dirty TRiX]

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[Black Magic]

Very nice hotwheelsaust!

Enjoy!

[ward_4e]

ahhh i recognise the bike... the new guy at milton last week... ELLO COBBAH...

I hope all of you have a fun ride!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Iffracem]

Edit it and reduce the number of pics down to 3 per post as per T&C

Thanks for the PM DT, I'll check it out.

(I'm not allowed to PM <shrug>)

[kezza01]

Edit it and reduce the number of pics down to 3 per post as per T&C
good advice dt....unfortunately i don't know how to reduce sizes of photos in posts - i'll need to work it out if i'm to be a good mod...... :)

hey iffracem, sorry u can't pm still.....

my participation in the ride is going to be a last minute decision i reckon....today is a low energy day :(

[kezza01]

Sorry to hear you are not well at the moment kezza :(

thanx bigd....i'm told its gunna be a sloooooow process......still another day down is another day closer...

:)

[cookeetree]

...i got told yesterday - next month off the bike, no alcamahol, no late nights, nothing that could damage liver or spleen, rest whenever my body tells me to......yep, got the diagnosis yesterday - blood tests confirm glandular fever...


I got the 'flu big time this year. Had two weeks stuck in my cage. I just didn't have the energy to ride and was also worried I'd sneeze and fill my helmet with snot!

Initially, I just went with the flow, taking my place in the line of traffic. By the end of the second week, I was just about ready to flick it onto two wheels to get by.

I guess what I'm saying is, I feel your pain. :(

[Black Magic]

I got the 'flu big time this year. I guess what I'm saying is, I feel your pain. :(

Guess i am feeling your pain too Kezz- sick as a dog! :cry:

Hope you are well soon. It would be nice if you are well enough to TEC in the car.
I only really want to do the ride if I am not the only girl again! :oops:

[cookeetree]

...I only really want to do the ride if I am not the only girl again!

Mrs Tree would've made the ride, but she'll have too much marking to do that weekend (she's a teacher, obviously). I hope to get her out there on future rides, though.

[Black Magic]

...I only really want to do the ride if I am not the only girl again!

Mrs Tree would've made the ride, but she'll have too much marking to do that weekend (she's a teacher, obviously). I hope to get her out there on future rides, though.

Look forward to meeting her some day soon! :)

[ward_4e]

i'm looking forward to something... :wink:

[BalmyBrowny]

Lurker, can we get you to do the ICE list again [-o<

Lurker said she will do this for us Muttly :) So if all those coming can pm myself or lurker with your I.C.E details we (lurker :wink:) will do it up for the ride :)

Nice Ride Hotwheels!!! Think last time we went on group ride we were both on 250's. This time we'll be on new bikes :D

[Roy Boy]

Lurker, can we get you to do the ICE list again [-o<

Lurker said she will do this for us Muttly :) So if all those coming can pm myself or lurker with your I.C.E details we (lurker :wink:) will do it up for the ride :)

Nice Ride Hotwheels!!! Think last time we went on group ride we were both on 250's. This time we'll be on new bikes :D

Sorry ICE is...Information...Contact details...Emergency contact?

[Dirty TRiX]

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Thanks for the PM DT, I'll check it out.

(I'm not allowed to PM <shrug>)


Cool. Some nice carbies should make that little SRX sing.

If you find any FCR39's or preferably 41's you know who to tell :D

[cookeetree]

...Sorry ICE is...Information...Contact details...Emergency contact?

ICE = In Case of Emergency

[thebigd]

I missed this the first time, sounds like a winner - will you be at one of the servo's at the start of blunder rd? I'll be definately there, pending unforseen mechanical difficulties, or heavy rain :lol:
Traditionally the pre ride meeting point in the west has been the shops at the Ashridge / Cardiff Rds roundabout. :idea: Personally, I am open to suggestions since they had no hot sausage rolls last time :mad: :lol:

[cookeetree]

...Hi cookeetree, hope you can make it. Love the paint btw :shock:

Sorry, I missed this post somehow.

Looking good for the ride at this stage. Can't wait to show you guys the paint in in the flesh. It looks amazing in the sun. :grin:

[Roy Boy]

I missed this the first time, sounds like a winner - will you be at one of the servo's at the start of blunder rd? I'll be definately there, pending unforseen mechanical difficulties, or heavy rain :lol:
Traditionally the pre ride meeting point in the west has been the shops at the Ashridge / Cardiff Rds roundabout. :idea: Personally, I am open to suggestions since they had no hot sausage rolls last time :mad: :lol:

Sweet as - is kim khanh open that time of day? A bit of salt and pepper squid would see you through the day :lol:

[Roy Boy]

...Sorry ICE is...Information...Contact details...Emergency contact?

ICE = In Case of Emergency

Cool, thanks for that :) it's ringing a faint bell in the back of the noggin that that's what the hip name the government down south were calling it to get kids to put one in their phones.

[chrisco]

Lurker, can we get you to do the ICE list again [-o<

Lurker said she will do this for us Muttly :) So if all those coming can pm myself or lurker with your I.C.E details we (lurker :wink:) will do it up for the ride :)

I'm still not sure if I am going to come on this ride, (will probably be a last minute decision based on work, definitely want to though). It says that I can't PM, want me to send the ICE stuff later?

[tomm]

Alrighty. The bike is fixed up and I should be good to come as long as nothing else crops up. I'll be sure to post a day or two beforehand to confim.

ICE details PM'd to balmybrowny. Hope to see you all there :grin:

[cuvy]

well damn, looks like i won't be able to make this one. Have fun guys, and hopefully i'll be able to make the next one (or at least catch up some time soon).

Cheers,
Phil

[Muttly]

Sorry to hear that Cuvy :(

Cath you next time :cool:

It's great to see so many new people coming along on this ride. There's quite a few that are tentative at the moment so I'll start PMing people for their mobile numbers. That way we're not waiting around for no-shows. I'll try and get the ICE details at the same time.

Regards

[Grofaz]

Yeah I'm looking forward to this ride :)

By the way, I'm moving out to Kallangur this week, so if anyone out that way is planning on going, let me know and we can hook up prior.

[Black Magic]

Pulling out of this one guys.

Catch you next time.

BTW Grofaz- I am at Albany Creek so hopefully we can ride to the meet point together next ride?

[cuvy]

hmm, for some reason i had it in my mind that the ride was today... (somewhat mixed up this weekend - got ready to go to a wedding yesterday, and just before leaving realised that it was actually sunday, not saturday that the wedding was on)

aaaanyway, i may well actually be able to make a ride next sunday, so kinda pencil me in lightly.

Phil

[Muttly]

Ohhhh No BM! :shock:

Our Ace reporter isn't coming. :crying:

I was so looking forward to seeing all the new bling :(

[Muttly]

hmm, for some reason i had it in my mind that the ride was today... (somewhat mixed up this weekend - got ready to go to a wedding yesterday, and just before leaving realised that it was actually sunday, not saturday that the wedding was on)

aaaanyway, i may well actually be able to make a ride next sunday, so kinda pencil me in lightly.

Phil

Dude...how about I just SMS you on the morning of the ride and ask, "What-ya-doin?" :lol:

[Dirty TRiX]

Still not sure on this one, maybe working next weekend or going up to Rocky. If I'm available and attending Grofaz I'll ride down there with ya.

[Muttly]

It would be great if you could make it DirtyTRiX.

(If you can would you mind doing a stint or two as TEC :grin: )

[Black Magic]

It would be great if you could make it DirtyTRiX.

(If you can would you mind doing a stint or two as TEC :grin: )

You won't need a TEC now that the slow-poke Ace reporter isn't coming! :wink:

And since I pulled out your list of riders is growing.......

[Muttly]

BM...I can't ever remember you being at the back of the pack.

[Dirty TRiX]

BM...I can't ever remember you being at the back of the pack.

Thats cos there's always a pack of guys following her admiring the view. ;)


If I'm there, then I can do a stint at tec. Im not frightened of being last, my fragile male ego isnt quite that fragile.


At this stage I would say Im only about a 30% chance so dont hold your hopes up too high.... unless someone is gonna bribe me to come.

[ward_4e]

there is nothing wrong with being the TEC... so long as everyone arrives safe.


that is the purpose of a good tec.

[BalmyBrowny]

i'll gladly put my hand up for a TEC stint :) i definitely won't be trying to break any speed records!

[Auscruiser]

Can't make it to this one - taking daughter & friend to Dreamworld.

Might spend a bit of time on this though: Mick Doohan’s Motocoaster (http://www.dreamworld.com.au/page.asp?name=TPGC_NewRide) :grin:

[Grofaz]

BTW Grofaz- I am at Albany Creek so hopefully we can ride to the meet point together next ride?

Sounds good. Maybe some others will come out of the woodwork by the time the next group ride is on :P

[Grofaz]

Still not sure on this one, maybe working next weekend or going up to Rocky. If I'm available and attending Grofaz I'll ride down there with ya.

A deal DT. Looking forward to hearing the sweet sound of the TRX :grin:

[tanyathecheeky]

Sorry guys, I won't be along.. party sat night :)

[BalmyBrowny]

Might spend a bit of time on this though: Mick Doohan’s Motocoaster (http://www.dreamworld.com.au/page.asp?name=TPGC_NewRide) :grin:

unfortunately its not ready yet :( myself and Lurker were there today celebrating our boy's 3rd b'day :cool: and they still had bobcats whizzing aorund building things. looks pretty awesome. they had a few bikes on the rails today. just not moving. so maybe another couple weeks till ready?

[thebigd]

Unfortunately I am no longer able to make the ride :cry: The VFR is currently being repaired thanks to an incident at the centenary roundabout last week :evil: I am fine :grin: the viffer is undergoing a rear end transplant :? Maybe next time...

[BalmyBrowny]

oh no bigD!!! hope you are ok mate. what happened? hope the viffer gets the clean bill of health soon for you :)

[Black Magic]

Unfortunately I am no longer able to make the ride :cry: The VFR is currently being repaired thanks to an incident at the centenary roundabout last week :evil: I am fine :grin: the viffer is undergoing a rear end transplant :? Maybe next time...

:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:

bigd, please fill us in on what happened.

That is terrible news! That beautiful viffer!

Are you really ok? No injuries?

[Lectre]

Hey all.
Sounds like a great ride, however as I'm going to a mate's snappy mirthday party I expect I'll not be legal to ride on the sunday :(
very disappointed, as I've only been back on the bike for about 2 weeks now (after I busted up both kneecaps while rollerblading 7-ish weeks ago) and I still haven't made it up the mountains.

BM:-
your ER-6's new exhaust sounds HAWT~! grats :)

BigD:-
man it was awful to hear of your accident... if the standard exhausts on your viffer are hard to come by, maybe staintunes are in order?? :cool:

I'm still working from home, so if anyone wants to go riding during the course of the week send me a PM

Have a fun and safe ride all.... I'm very much looking forward to the next one

[kezza01]

sorry to hear the news bigd....hope all goes well with the replacement and glad to know you are ok...

lectre - enjoy the party

grofaz - nice to see you moving to the better part of the south-east :cool:

as for the ride, not so sure i'm gunna be able to make sunday either.... :o ....while i know i am getting better, i also notice that if i do anything for more than about 30 minutes it takes me what seems like forever to recover. and i'm not sure being on the road all day (much as i'd love it) is the best way to be sure i'm capable of fronting back at the office for the first time in five weeks on monday..... :oops:

so, i spose i better pull out of this one.......yet another ride down....... :cry:

[Black Magic]

BM:-
your ER-6's new exhaust sounds HAWT~! grats :)



Thanks Lectre- it sounds even better in real life.

Hope you will all get to see/ hear the new mods in the flesh next ride. :)

[thebigd]

Hi all, thanks for your comments. Monday last week, whilst stationary at the Centenary roundabout, I was struck from behind by a semi trailer. I'm guessing he was travelling at around 20kph. I saw him coming in the mirrors but had no time to react. The impact pushed me forward onto the roundabout, thankfully not into oncoming traffic. I managed to stay on and keep her upright. My topbox was ripped from its mounts and thrown a few meters in front of me, somehow avoiding my back. The bullbar has impacted the topbox mounting bars / taillight / both exhausts and rear guard. Nothing besides the box parted company from the bike, and after swapping details with the driver, I managed to ride her home. The driver suggested that he initially saw me, looked around to check traffic, and then saw (another) bike exiting the roundabout assuming it was me. By that time I had dissapeared under his field of vision (kenworth cabover) and he was driving on. Swann Insurance has assessed the bike and approved the repairs. It's going to be 2 – 3 weeks before she is ready tho. I am currently exploring the possibilities of an exhaust upgrade. Looking back at all of this, I consider myself very lucky. Slightly different circumstances could well have resulted in a much different outcome. The only injury I received was a slight muscle tear in the right forearm. Looking forward to riding with you all again soon, cheers.

[ward_4e]

yep I am verry familiar with the struck form behind scenario... :roll: I recomend you go and get your back and neck checked out by a physio and or chiropractor...

[kezza01]

ouch bigd...and i'm with wardie.....get a good checkover.

[ward_4e]

no your there... I'm here :P but thanks for the though of company anyhow..

[Black Magic]

Oh, so glad you are ok bigd.

In the scheme of bike accidents you did well- not your fault and no serious injuries.

Catch you on a ride with the viffer and it's new exhaust soon! :wink:

[thebigd]

I recomend you go and get your back and neck checked out by a physio and or chiropractor...
ta wardy, yes my gp gave me a referral to physio :) saturday he gave me the chinese spoon treatment, followed by ultrasound, then an introduction to acupuncture :shock: all on the right hand / forearm :o no further injuries found :arrow: seems better now :grin:

[ward_4e]

give it a month... :roll:

[Bugshifter]

Sorry guys, I won't be along.. party sat night :)

+1 Sunday will be a recovery day for me. Hope you all have a good safe run. 4 bikes went down last weekend so there may be a large police presence down that way. Not that it will bother you all.. :grin: :grin: :grin:

[Dirty TRiX]

Good enough reason for me to avoid it. I get hit once and it's all over for a long while...

[cookeetree]

Damn, BigD, you are one luck s.o.b. when you think about it! :shock: hope you're back on the road soon, mate.



Okay, I'm now 100% for this ride! Yaaaaaay! Still not sure, though, if I'll be at Springwood or just meet you up Tamborine. Where are you stopping exactly? Eagle Heights pub?

(Should anything pop up in the next couple of days, I'll be sure to call Muttly and let him know.)

[timnkoo]

Hi guys, looks like I will invert the trend and say I'M ABLE TO MAKE THIS RIDE :grin:. Tyre shop just notified me today that tyres are in so I can make it no worries, I may also have time beforehand to "unding" exhaust and install fresh oggies.

Catch those that are going there :wink:

[BalmyBrowny]

yay. more confirmations :grin: good to have you guys along too.
Our group size seems to be coming along nicely. how many now are there?

hey since you'll have those nice new michelins tim, why not come and wear them in at Queensland raceway on the 24th :wink:

[cookeetree]

...Queensland raceway on the 24th

What's happening at QR?

[BalmyBrowny]

just a track day. a mate put me onto it. so i'm gonna go round and get used to the bike more. hopefully pick up some useful info from the more experienced guys there.

[Righty]

At this stage I am still in. Busy, busy time of year and have my Bro in law up so it will depend on when he flys out on sunday.

Sorry to hear about your off Big D. Glad to hear you are ok. When I got hit from behind I didn't get my back and neck checked out, it didn't hurt for a couple of weeks but it did seem a little niggly after that for a while. Definitely worth keeping an eye on.

Peace out.

[Nicarus]

Well, I'd love to come along, but I will leave that decision to you guys :grin:. Just picked up my first bike yesterday, so my experience is somewhat limited (not that that stopped me from riding to work today :P), but as long as you don't mind some weirdo trailing along at the back, I'm in.

[chrisco]

Well, I'd love to come along, but I will leave that decision to you guys :grin:. Just picked up my first bike yesterday, so my experience is somewhat limited (not that that stopped me from riding to work today :P), but as long as you don't mind some weirdo trailing along at the back, I'm in.

Well I'm on my first bike, But I've had it a little over a month now. From the looks of it the pace isn't going to be overly taxing although this will be the longest trip I've done (about 3 times over). The ZZR is a comfy bike so it should be sweet.

Is anyone meeting up round oxley/Darra still? The freeway is closed in the morning so I'm going to head in the back way.

[BalmyBrowny]

i will be crisco. not sure about the others. 2 of the guys that usually meet there are unable to make this ride. but am willing to meet up there with others from westside to cruise in to springwood :)

[cookeetree]

...Still not sure, though, if I'll be at Springwood or just meet you up Tamborine. Where are you stopping exactly? Eagle Heights pub?...

Anyone, anyone???

[BalmyBrowny]

we'll be stopping at Witches falls for Tamborine. to see all the stops the ride guide link is on the first page. might make it easier if you want to join in somewhere other than the start point at springwood. Just make sur eyou let us know where you gonna meet us so we know to look for you :P

[Roy Boy]

[quote=Nicarus]
Is anyone meeting up round oxley/Darra still? The freeway is closed in the morning so I'm going to head in the back way.

Oh? What's all that about?

[cookeetree]

we'll be stopping at Witches falls for Tamborine. to see all the stops the ride guide link is on the first page. might make it easier if you want to join in somewhere other than the start point at springwood. Just make sur eyou let us know where you gonna meet us so we know to look for you :P

Yeah, I've already printed out the ride, just didn't see where it said the stop was. I see it now, thanks! :grin:

At this stage, count me in for a start at Springwood. I'll probably leave you guys at Canungra, though.

If there are ANY changes, I will call Muttly (putting his number in my phone as we speak) and let him know.

Thanks, mate. :grin:

[kezza01]

well, i'm definitely out for this one......although i'm getting better, i start to 'die' energy-wise round about midday - which would put me somewhere a long way from home if i drove......

shame not to see you guys - i do miss the fun of the group rides...... :(

enjoy the ride - should be a good day for it. and i'll watch for check-ins when you all get home....

[cookeetree]

Bummer, Kez. Oh, well, catch up with you next time. Take it easy.

[chrisco]

[quote=Nicarus]
Is anyone meeting up round oxley/Darra still? The freeway is closed in the morning so I'm going to head in the back way.

Oh? What's all that about?

Did you mean about the freeway? It is closed from stanley st to juliette st until 8am on sunday morning

[Muttly]

Sorry guys, haven't been able to get to check the thread for a while, but thanks Balmy for answering all the questions.

Unfortunately I am no longer able to make the ride :cry:

Sorry you can't make it BigD and I hope the bike comes back like new (or better).

Sounds like a great ride, however as I'm going to a mate's snappy mirthday party I expect I'll not be legal to ride on the sunday :(

Hey Lectre...you don't have to drink :rofl:

Okay, I'm now 100% for this ride! Yaaaaaay! Still not sure, though, if I'll be at Springwood or just meet you up Tamborine. Where are you stopping exactly? Eagle Heights pub?

I was actually thinking of changing the stop point on Tamborine to the little parking area on the corner across the road from the Shell Servo. Fabes and I were up there not so long ago and the facilities at Witches Falls were still under construction. If it changes I'll let you know.

yay. more confirmations :grin: good to have you guys along too.
Our group size seems to be coming along nicely. how many now are there?

I have the following:

BalmyBrowny
Tomm
Grofaz
Roy Boy
Timnkoo
Righty
Hotwheelsaust
Cookeetree
Chrisco
Nicarus
Muttly

Did I miss anyone?

Well, I'd love to come along, but I will leave that decision to you guys :grin:.

More then welcome Nicarus, just as long as you ride within your ability. It's great to have new riders along.

shame not to see you guys - i do miss the fun of the group rides...... :(

Looking forward to you getting better and being able to come along Kezza :grin:

Well it looks like a good size group...and if the weather is anything like it has been for the last few days it's going to be an awesome ride.

[Black Magic]

Have fun everybody.

I was hoping to get there after all, but have been sick for two weeks now.

Have to have chest xrays- looks like I may have pleuracy! :cry:

That will teach me to keep working and not go to the doc sooner.

Have a great day- I want to hear everyone is safe and happy Sunday night!
Please post me some pics (you know how I love them! :grin: )

[thebigd]

Damn, BigD, you are one luck s.o.b. when you think about it! :shock: hope you're back on the road soon, mate. yer mate, was going to buy an (extra) lotto ticket but thought I had probably used all available luck :lol:

...as long as you don't mind some weirdo trailing along at the back, I'm in. Nicarus, I would encourage you to go and meet the guys on Sunday. Given your level of experience, you won't fine a better group to ride with :grin:

Sorry you can't make it BigD and I hope the bike comes back like new (or better). Thanks mate. providing Pro Honda rebuild her properly, she will be as good as new :cool:

Have to have chest xrays- looks like I may have pleuracy! :cry: Get well soon BM :)

[Muttly]

I was hoping to get there after all, but have been sick for two weeks now.

Have to have chest xrays- looks like I may have pleuracy! :cry:


Buggar! That sounds bad :(

[Dirty TRiX]

Sorry to hear you're unwell. Hope you feel better and you can make it out on the bike again soon.

[Black Magic]

Thanks all- it hasn't stopped me riding to work but has limited how far I can go.

[blackbirdxx]

oooooo i want to come havnt been on a ride for a decent ride for so long not sure if i can make it will let you know tomorrow.
sorry to hear about you and your BIKE bigd lol glad your ok after all we did survive the big wet ride lol

[blackbirdxx]

bikes looking good bm :)

[BalmyBrowny]

are you still up for meeting at the round a bout muttley?? and anyone else wanting to meet up early in darra for the short hop to sringwood??

I must say, i'm really looking forward to this ride!! got new bike :) new friends are joining in :) got new digi cam for fathers day (thanks lurker :dance: ) so can take a few piccies :) really cant wait.

[tomm]

Just confirming I'm in. Hope to see you all there :)

[Roy Boy]

are you still up for meeting at the round a bout muttley?? and anyone else wanting to meet up early in darra for the short hop to sringwood??

I must say, i'm really looking forward to this ride!! got new bike :) new friends are joining in :) got new digi cam for fathers day (thanks lurker :dance: ) so can take a few piccies :) really cant wait.

I'm in at this stage, and keen for the darra pre-meet :)

[Nicarus]

Thanks for the enthusiastic responses - messages have been sent to Muttly with my mobile number and BalmyBrowny with ICE Details hopefully.

Grofaz - I'm out at Deception Bay, so it'd be great to meet up and ride out to Springwood with you. We should arrange for a meeting place.

Nick.

[Grofaz]

Sounds good Nicarus, somewhere on the highway? Not real familiar with the area yet, so open to suggestions :grin:

[Nicarus]

How about the shopping center at North Lakes? It's right between the two of us and pretty hard to miss :). We could meet there and then jump straight onto the highway.

[chrisco]

are you still up for meeting at the round a bout muttley?? and anyone else wanting to meet up early in darra for the short hop to sringwood??

I must say, i'm really looking forward to this ride!! got new bike :) new friends are joining in :) got new digi cam for fathers day (thanks lurker :dance: ) so can take a few piccies :) really cant wait.

I'm in at this stage, and keen for the darra pre-meet :)

Same here, which roundabout in Darra is it that you actually meet and roughly what time?

[Black Magic]

bikes looking good bm :)

Is that you Blackbird???? :shock:

Where you been? I have been wondering about you every ride we have.

[JR001]

good morning everyone...
We did that route last weekend and have seen that 3 biker had accidents - always in sharp turns. Refer to the Gold Coast Bulletin from last Monday for the report. But it was a nice ride though. So take it easy - all of you !!

[timnkoo]

hey since you'll have those nice new michelins tim, why not come and wear them in at Queensland raceway on the 24th :wink:

Sounds like a good way to scrub them in and remove the 'strips' :twisted: . I am now living down the Goldie so I won't be at the Darra roundabout, the other guys usually get there around 7:45-8am for an 8:30am start at Springwood, to answer a question above. But I'm thinking I will still make the Springwood start- see yas then :biker:


To the guy that just got his bike- cannot recommend doing the twistys for the first time with this lot enough. I think it is much safer than doing it yourself as there will be plenty of ppl around keeping an eye out for you, as well as plenty who are able to give you advice if you need it. I am sure some of the more experienced riders will be willing to tail you for a bit and provide feedback on your style if you want/need it. Also some guys are handy with a spanner in the unfortunate event of a lowside :oops:

[tanyathecheeky]

I'll try to come down to Macca's and say hi.. :)

[BalmyBrowny]

chrisco and royboy.
the usual meet at darra is the roundabout on ashridge and cardiff rd. but am happy to change it if somewhere else is more suitable for you. i'd like to leave there at about 7.45. that gives us time to get petrol at springwood and some maccas breakky :evil: :cool:

[blackbirdxx]

bikes looking good bm :)

Is that you Blackbird???? :shock:

Where you been? I have been wondering about you every ride we have.

i hope its me bm :lol: i have been super busy with work and weekends have been tied up for the last couple of months :cry: hope things will settle down now so i can get out on my bike a bit more often

[cuvy]

well, looks like i'm out for this one, damnit. really looking forward to a ride, as it has been ages! got to check out a wedding venue though, so that probably should get priority over a bike ride!

Phil

[Righty]

Looks like Im out peeps. So bummed about it. Bro in law flys out tomorrow at 5pm. As much as I would like to go riding and leave him to his own devices, it would be a bit rude I think.

Hope everyone has a good safe ride. I will be on holidays in a week if anyone has some time to take a mid week spin.

[Grofaz]

How about the shopping center at North Lakes? It's right between the two of us and pretty hard to miss :). We could meet there and then jump straight onto the highway.

Done. How's 0745 sound? That gives us an easy 45 minutes to get to Springwood at 0830, plenty of time to fuel and eat for a 0900 takeoff :grin:

[Nicarus]

Sounds perfect - I'll PM you my mobile number just incase it should be required.

[Muttly]

I'll see you guys at Darra at 7:45am :shock:

[Black Magic]

:cry: :cry: :cry:

[cookeetree]

Well, I'm all set; Gave the big girl a wash today, cleaned and lubed the chain, replaced the oil filter and filled her up with synth and topped up my brake fluid resevoirs.

I'll probably be at Springwood by 8-ish (told ya I like to be early).

Looking forward to meeting you all and having a great day! :grin:

[hotwheelsaust]

Gday All,
I was really looking forward to this ride, but the bike has less than 200kms left before the first 1000km service which is booked in for next Monday. This ride is going to add many more kms than this, especially as I am riding down from North. I really don't want to run the bike way over the 1st service schedule. I know this might sound very woosy, but it's how I am. Take care on the ride and I look forward to the next one, which I will most definitely be coming on, with the Triumph all run in and able to be redlined. :grin: :grin: :grin:

[Kslide]

A South ride is just what I need! Hope you don't mind a newbie tagging along?

Cheers,
Kslide

[timnkoo]

A South ride is just what I need! Hope you don't mind a newbie tagging along?

Cheers,
Kslide

All are welcome Kslide, hope to see you there. Might be worth PM'ing Mutley (Greg) with your mobile number so we can give you a buzz to see whether you are running late if you aren't on time, or decided not to come...saves us waiting for you.

Just thinking, you only have 1 post so you won't be able to PM, I will say Greg might drop you an email if you show you email in your profile.

See u all bright and early.

[Nicarus]

I don't think there should be an issue Kslide - I've only just started riding and they didn't seem to mind the concept of me tagging along :P.

[tanyathecheeky]

Darryl.. your shout for a burger at Macca's.. :D

I should be at Macca's but definitely not on the ride :( Apart from other issues I'd forgotten that i'd arranged to drop bike at mechanics today :?

[BalmyBrowny]

Just got home from work. noticed on my way home that there were some storm clouds and lightning. if its raining in morn i'm afraid i won't be along. not as comfident as i'd like on the gixxxer in the wet sorry. i'll post a message in the morn to let you all know how i'm going and sms chrisco and tomm and muttly to let you know not to wait for me at the roundabout :P

But ONLY if i'm not coming. am really looking forward to this so the damn rain better leave!!! now!!! he he

see you all bright and early.

[carolf_au]

Its thunder bolts and lightening in Ipswich ATM, but looks like will all be gone well before morning. Have a fantastic time everyone, stay safe!

I'll be thinking of you while I putter along behind my Husband's Blackbird, him leading me on my first ride since I got licensed!!!

:grin: :grin:

[Lurker]

Hi all,

Well I have been a slack cow and haven't been online for a bit, but Muttly and Pete have passed on all the details they have been given so I have updated the ICE list. I have also left the details of the people from the last ride on it as well, figure I can just keep adding to it each ride and eventually will have everyone.

The details I put on the list are:

Name, NR Name, Own Mobile, Contact Name and their relationship to you, and their contact number (either home, mobile or both).

At the moment I have:
BalmyBrowny
Righty (don't have own number)
Muttly
Big D (dont have own number)
Fabes
Kezza (don't have ICE details)
Nicarus (don't have own number)
Chrisco
Tomm
Roy Boy (don't have own number)
Grofaz (don't have own number)
Cookeetree (don't have own number)

Own numbers are handy to have if anyone goes missing on a ride (has been known to happen :wink: ).

If anyone wants to fill in their blanks or add their details for future rides, please PM me.

I will send Pete along with 8 or so copies of the list tomorrow and will also email it to Greg now in case Pete pulls out for any reason (which I seriously doubt :roll: )

Have fun everyone :)

[cookeetree]

...I was really looking forward to this ride, but...
Boooo! Nah, just kidding. I fully understand how you feel about your baby. Look forward to catching up with you on a future ride.

A South ride is just what I need! Hope you don't mind a newbie tagging along?
Great to see even more riders joining in. Hope you don't live up to your username! :wink:

Darryl.. your shout for a burger at Macca's...
At that time of morning, it'll have to be a muffin. :P

Just got home from work. noticed on my way home that there were some storm clouds and lightning. if its raining in morn i'm afraid i won't be along. not as comfident as i'd like on the gixxxer in the wet sorry...
Roads might be a bit wet this morning, from the rain last night, but it's supposed to be a brilliant 27C today, so get your butt out there. Only way to build confidence in the wet is to, well, ride in the wet. C'mon, mate, you'll be fiiiiiiiiine. :grin:

Its thunder bolts and lightening...
Very, very frightening, me, Gallileo, Gallieo... :P

Have a great ride with the Hubby! Catch you on the next ride, I hope!

...Cookeetree (don't have own number)...
PM sent. :grin:



Forecast from BOM is: A shower about early this morning, and the chance of a thunderstorm, clearing to a fine day. Light to moderate SW to NW winds, tending NE during the afternoon. Max 27.

Now, looking out my window towards the mountains this morning, I can see some cloud still hanging around, but nothing that looks like trouble. I'm sure the roads will be a bit damp in the morning, but should dry out. As I see it, that's a good reason to just relax into the ride early on and have some fun as the group gets to know everyone.

[cookeetree]

Cloud just keeps burning off as I speak! :grin:

"The hills are alive with the sound of inline fours...(and a few twins)"

[BalmyBrowny]

wow cookeetree. you look even more excited than me!! ha ha. i'll be there for sure. i agree with the damp roads comment. good excuse to just ease into the flow of the ride :D

I'll be there with pretty little bells on :cool: and probably some safety gear as well :shock: :twisted:

see you in half an hour at darra boys!

[hotwheelsaust]

Hey Cookeetree,
Yeah I was really looking forward to this ride, especially when I found out the horse races weren't on (previously booked before this ride). What a beautiful day it turned out to be also. But I did a quick calculation of the km's on the ride combined with travelling from Burpengary to Springwood and back and it worked out to be too many km's past the service. Not to mention I still have another 150km's or so of riding to work and back before taking the bike in. While I have no drama riding at the speed limit required :grin: for this ride, I do want to get rid of the dirty oil earlier than later. But there is always the next ride.

[cookeetree]

"Mother Goose, come in, Mother Goose. The Cookee has landed."

What a great day!!! Awesome weather, great group of guys (where were all the hot chicks???) and some superb roads! Thanks, Greg, for leading the ride. A very good pace, as it kept me out of trouble, for the most part. :wink:

The "toll" was one drop (Nicarus popped his 'cherry') one foot down (look out for the branch, Muttly!!!) and one near fatality (well, I would've been dead if I'd actually hit timnkoo - sorry, mate!).

Anyway, here's a couple of the pic's I took:

Muster at Macca's proved interesting, with the Old Farts gang gathering there, too!
http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/9444/dsc00363sm0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Nicarus' wee ZZR is dwarfed by an old 'wing.
http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/528/dsc00365gb5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

The group, minus Cookeetree, prepares to leave Canungra for Coomera.
http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/2803/dsc00374bj5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


Thanks, guys, for making it a great day! I look forward to being a part of many more!!

[Grofaz]

Home safe. Will post pics directly :)

[Muttly]

Hey all,

I'm back safe...will post more after the footy. :grin:

[Roy Boy]

10-4!

Great day guys, I had a blast :D I didn't take many pictures, and it was my first time through the hinterland, but particularly remember the beechmont stretch being fantastic, probably wasn't watching the road as often as I should have been through there :wink:

Thanks to Greg for organizing, even got the weather down pat. Cheers mate! Oh and I'll have to get my liner off you some time :)

[tomm]

Thanks for the great day guys, I had heaps of fun especially when chasing the guys on our run from numinbah to canungra. :grin:

[Nicarus]

Thanks for all your help today guys - it was a great day (excluding that little drop :oops:).

[BalmyBrowny]

Oh honey, I'm home.!!

Well actually i got home a while ago. just had to watch the footy. Go the cowboys!!! :cool: and play with my little man. after not seeing him all day, he wanted to play with his daddy :grin:

Was a fantastic day! Much Kudos to Muttley again on a fantasic ride. Thanks for leading all day as always. and thanks to Timnkoo and others for their TEC duty throughout the day.

Great to meet all the new faces :) Including the new found Brisbane Kawasaki Club!!! ha ha ha. And we have a Bandit on the Bandit! :twisted: :cool: thanks to you and timnkoo and Matt for that run :biker:

[Grofaz]

OK, footys over so time for some photos :grin:

Here's the boys on the side of the road somewhere


http://upload3.postimage.org/100835/Picture001.jpg (http://upload3.postimage.org/100835/photo_hosting.html)

Here's Greg wondering why he decided to lead another ride :lol:


http://upload3.postimage.org/100853/Picture005.jpg (http://upload3.postimage.org/100853/photo_hosting.html)

And a few of the bikes and people who came along.


http://upload3.postimage.org/100879/Picture006.jpg (http://upload3.postimage.org/100879/photo_hosting.html)

More to follow :grin:

[Grofaz]

Told ya! :P

Here's my bike (oh, and some other bikes too) out front of the Natural Arch Cafe.



http://upload3.postimage.org/100932/Picture008.jpg (http://upload3.postimage.org/100932/photo_hosting.html)

The boys (no ladies today) having a spot of lunch.


http://upload3.postimage.org/100953/Picture014.jpg (http://upload3.postimage.org/100953/photo_hosting.html)

Here's Greg wondering why he decided to lead another ride :lol:


http://upload3.postimage.org/100989/Picture015.jpg (http://upload3.postimage.org/100989/photo_hosting.html)

More to follow :grin:

[Grofaz]

I saved the best for last. A photo of my "Blue Girl" and her evil twin, owned by Roy Boy.


http://upload3.postimage.org/101035/Picture018.jpg (http://upload3.postimage.org/101035/photo_hosting.html)

And that's all I have. Thanks for the great day everyone, enjoyed myself :grin:

[cookeetree]

Hey, guys, thought I'd throw up another couple of pic's...

Another shot of our fearless leader (most photographed guy on the ride???). This is at the lunch stop at Natural Arch Cafe. I felt so out of place, not having a stubbies singlet on, like the other group that was there.
http://img475.imageshack.us/img475/5950/dsc00373tp8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

First (scheduled) stop, at Tamborine.
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/8878/dsc00369dd2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


Thanks again, everyone, for making it a great day. I'm sore as hell, but still smiling!!

[timnkoo]

Back home, will talk more later....

[Alguien]

So that might have been you guys I went past at the outpost cafe at Canungra! I saw a stack of bikes parked there when I went around the corner, didnt realise it was you guys though..

[chrisco]

Just made it home now. Thanks for a great day guys it was even better then i thought it would be. Did kindof tire me out though :?

[cookeetree]

Just made it home now. Thanks for a great day guys it was even better then i thought it would be. Did kindof tire me out though :?

Not surprised, getting in after 10pm! Damn, that's a looooong day!
:shock:

[Lurker]

Awesome weather, great group of guys (where were all the hot chicks???)
At home, up the duff :wink:

Pete, I CANNOT believe you wore that shirt. It is now fair game in the 'you can chuck it if you replace it' deal :?

[cookeetree]

Awesome weather, great group of guys (where were all the hot chicks???)
At home, up the duff :wink:

Have you got a note from your Doc? :wink:

[timnkoo]

As promised...


Big thanks to Greg for another professionally organised ride. When you think about if things weren't organised well, people would be getting lost, missing stops and everyone would get irratated, so top marks for Greg once again- you do a great job!!

Hopefully the newer guys to the group did learn some stuff, got more familiar with their bikes, and enjoyed the day.

I had a blast and the day was topped off with an appropriate drubbing to the Warriors :grin: Bring on Manly!!

I see reading the Gold Coast Bulletin 2 more young bikers (aged 23 and 20) were killed on Sunday, one one his new gixxer600 (not that you can tell from the crash photo) on Numinbar Road not far from were we were I think (Chillingham), the other not wearing a helmet in Worongary. Both were single vehicle at fault accidents. Ride safe guys and gals.

Tim

[cookeetree]

As promised...


Big thanks to Greg for another professionally organised ride. When you think about if things weren't organised well, people would be getting lost, missing stops and everyone would get irratated, so top marks for Greg once again- you do a great job!!

Hopefully the newer guys to the group did learn some stuff, got more familiar with their bikes, and enjoyed the day.

I had a blast and the day was topped off with an appropriate drubbing to the Warriors :grin: Bring on Manly!!

I see reading the Gold Coast Bulletin 2 more young bikers (aged 23 and 20) were killed on Sunday, one one his new gixxer600 (not that you can tell from the crash photo) on Numinbar Road not far from were we were I think (Chillingham), the other not wearing a helmet in Worongary. Both were single vehicle at fault accidents. Ride safe guys and gals.

Tim

Well said. Greg's method of controlling the group worked brilliantly. :grin:

Yeah, I learned to be watch out for blue R6's! :shock: Promise it won't happen again. I can't afford to keep buying you lunch! :wink:

That was an awesome display by the Cowboys. I sure hope they haven't peaked too early, though. Gonna be a tough Grand Final against the Storm (confident, hey?)

That's sad to hear of two more going down hard. As said, ride safe everyone...

[kezza01]

sounds like i missed an awesome ride..... :( :(

ah well, hopefully the next one........although you'll all have to treat me as a complete newb.....my bike is sooooooooo hating being in the bikeport listening to everyone else blat down the road......

glad everyone made it through the day ok with only some minor *issues*......

hopefully see you all soon.

:grin:

[kevtech101]

Hi all, real noob here. I bought a road bike on Sunday from Mt Tambourine (VT250F). Had never ridden a road bike on the highway before, so I thought i'd give the Ipswitch motorway a miss. I came down from Toowoomba, through the gap range crossing and have never seen so many bikes on the road! I am a computer tech and thought i'd have a look on the net to see if anything was organized for this day.

I just want to appoligise for not waving to the guys/gals that waved (my hands are still sore from holding on too tight) and i want to thank some guy on a Harley(maby) with a pillion who i followed for about half an hour just out of Tambourine. It was like a riding lesson :)

In case you guys want to know, I was the guy on the little black Honda, in a tee shirt, wearing a pair of dirty riggers gloves with a little red car behind me :)

Everyone on that highway, cars and bikes behaved great, i have driven in every mainland state and you always see someone doing something stupid.

Ride was great, arms are burnt, need a faster bike :)

*EDIT
checked route, would only have rode a small part of yours, oh well that whole area must be crawling with bikes!

[tomm]

Another big thankyou to greg for organising and running the ride- like said before it wouldn't have been the same without his efforts.

need a faster bike
Not to have fun you don't! My baby managed to keep up with the boys on their 600s and 750 ...though i'm sure they werent going as hard :lol:

I took some of the bike apart today to try to diagnose the bandit's mystery indicator disappearance without success upon realising that i know bugger all about electrics :roll: hopefully the blokes at the dealership can shed some light on it.

Anyway, i had a blast on the ride so a big thanks to everyone involved, the next one can't be soon enough :grin:

[Muttly]

Ok...now got a chance to put up a real post!

I wanted to say thanks to Balmy and Timnkoo for taking turns at TEC and especially to Grofaz who did a double stint at TEC on his first group ride. I was quite concerned that a lot of the regulars had pulled out of this ride which limited our leader/TEC options but thanks to guys like you putting your hands up, I had nothing to worry about.

Nicarus, sorry you dropped your bike but those round-a-bouts can be a buggar especially when the cage in front of you baulks at the oncoming traffic. I can't believe, with that amount of fairing, how there wasn't more damage. I know you're probably cursing yourself but there isn't one of us that hasn't dropped a bike somewhere at sometime, and if they haven't they will.

Cookeeetree, great to have you along and glad you didn't clean up Timnkoo, he just got his oggies back in place. It was really nice to meet you and I look forward to seeing you and your mrs on more rides. I thought I should tell you though, that while the colour of your bike changes from green to purple, in the mirrors it just looks pink :lol:

Chrisco, how long did you say you were riding? I'm going to hope you take into account that I was riding a tourer and that was why you could stay with me so easily. :grin:

Royboy, I realised I had your liner as soon as I got home and unpacked the panniers. I'll PM you my address so if you're in the area just drop in, otherwise I'm sure we'll catch up. I don't think you're going to need it for a while. Glad you could make it along and I hope you can come along for some more rides in the future.

Tomm, sorry I didn't get more time to chat with you but I must say that if you kept up with Balmy, Timnkoo and Matt through that Beechmont stretch you were doing well.

For everyone that took up a position, marked a corner, took a photo or helped someone out, thanks for making it a great day. =D>

I'll put a report together (thanks BM :P ) as soon as I can on the scrap book so keep an eye on http://members.ozemail.com.au/~muttly/

[Fabes]

Hey Guys back from Sydney now, sounds like there was a good turn out, good to here all returned home safe and enjoyed the ride.

Hope all out there in net land get well soon. I feel for you both BM and Kez as I have had them both not pleasant at all.

I have one more trip then I should be able to return to the group rides.

Welcome all the newby's looking forward to catching up.

[Muttly]

In case you guys want to know, I was the guy on the little black Honda, in a tee shirt, wearing a pair of dirty riggers gloves...Ride was great, arms are burnt, need a faster bike :)

Hey Kvtech, glad you had a nice ride and sorry to be a spoil sport but can I suggest spending some money on protection before spending money on a faster bike (and I aint talking 30+ sunscreen).

[cookeetree]

...Cookeeetree, great to have you along and glad you didn't clean up Timnkoo, he just got his oggies back in place. It was really nice to meet you and I look forward to seeing you and your mrs on more rides. I thought I should tell you though, that while the colour of your bike changes from green to purple, in the mirrors it just looks pink :lol:...

Likewise, mate.

Pink? Pink?! Oh, well, like Bundy ad says, chicks like men who aren't afraid to 'wear' pink.




kevtech101 - As Muttly suggested, mate, grab some gear then worry about the bike. Glad you had a great day out, too! Gotta relax those hands. Your grip should be no tighter than if you were trying to hold a wet sponge without squeezing out the water. Hope to see you out on a future ride.

[timnkoo]

Gotta relax those hands. Your grip should be no tighter than if you were trying to hold a wet sponge without squeezing out the water.

So thats why I nearly got taken out :P


Note to kevtech101- Tighten grip when emergency braking haha

[cookeetree]

Gotta relax those hands. Your grip should be no tighter than if you were trying to hold a wet sponge without squeezing out the water.

So thats why I nearly got taken out :P


Note to kevtech101- Tighten grip when emergency braking haha

HAHAHA! Man, how that's going to haunt me for the rest of my life! :lol: Still, better to be laughing about it than picking up what's left of your bike after I T-boned you, hey?


Edit to cookeetree's grip technique: Squeeze like sh*t if a blue R6 is in front of you and you're riding a bike that weighs 80kgs more!!!

[kezza01]

In case you guys want to know, I was the guy on the little black Honda, in a tee shirt, wearing a pair of dirty riggers gloves...Ride was great, arms are burnt, need a faster bike :)

Hey Kvtech, glad you had a nice ride and sorry to be a spoil sport but can I suggest spending some money on protection before spending money on a faster bike (and I aint talking 30+ sunscreen).

i absolutely agree muts.....kevtech101 - we wanta see you round for a long time to come - get the protection mate!

[blackbirdxx]

hmmmm what sorta protection kezza :lol: :P :shock:

[kevtech101]

Thanks for the suggestions, i did feel a bit "naked" with just a shirt. I wouldn't mind some opinions about different riding gear, especially from people who have come off before. I would think that there isn't much out there that would help much in the case of a bad fall, but i suppose being broken is better than being broken and cut up.

I still can't get over the amount of riders between the gap and Tambourine, looking froward to getting down there again! Might even pull over and say hi.

[cookeetree]

Thanks for the suggestions, i did feel a bit "naked" with just a shirt. I wouldn't mind some opinions about different riding gear, especially from people who have come off before. I would think that there isn't much out there that would help much in the case of a bad fall, but i suppose being broken is better than being broken and cut up.

I still can't get over the amount of riders between the gap and Tambourine, looking froward to getting down there again! Might even pull over and say hi.

I'm an ATGATT rider; All The Gear All The Time. I ride with either my DriRider textile or Storm leather pants, Kwacka leather jacket with hard armour in it, Sidi Vertigo boots, DriRider Adventure gloves and an HJC LT-12 helmet.

I used to wear a textile jacket (still hanging in the closet) but I feel so much safer wrapped in cow.

You're right in that riders can still die even with full gear. The chances of surviving the fall, though, increase dramatically when wearing it. It's the difference between an ambulance trip and getting up to dust yourself off.

Coming into the warm months, there's only going to be even more riders out there. I'm always up for a ride, so if you're ever heading down my way, give me a yell. Happy to show you some nice roads in the area.

[kezza01]

hmmmm what sorta protection kezza :lol: :P :shock:
as a mod i dont think i should make the comment that immediately springs to mind.... :lol: :P

i was 'naturally' talking about having jacket, boots, gloves, armour etc etc etc...... :wink:

[Dirty TRiX]

Kev,

I can lend you a dodgy jacket ot two (your pic) if they will fit you until you can afford a good one of your own.

I'm on northside so if thats convenient and you're a shortarse (I'm 5'8" so you'd need to be probably 5'6" to 5'10") then why not try.

Anything is better than nothing, but get some real gear soon.

[carolf_au]

Sounds like you all had a fantastic ride on Sunday!! Did you get to the Chillingham store for real strawberried andfrozen chocolate bananas?

My little Geepy clocked up another 50 k's heading out to Blacksoil, then the back way into Ipswich. May have been a short trip, but, man, was it fun!!!!

KevTech101 - I picked up a textile RJays jacket for $130, brand new, from Hi Side Leather, Salisbury. They also stock some second hand gear, and are well worth the trip to save a few dollars, but still be well protected!

And don't let that Ipswich Motorway scare you, just avoid it at peack hour till you know your machine well!

[tanyathecheeky]

Carol.. did you buy that jacket last week by any chance? And were you there with a gentleman who bought boots?

[cookeetree]

Sounds like you all had a fantastic ride on Sunday!! Did you get to the Chillingham store for real strawberried andfrozen chocolate bananas?

My little Geepy clocked up another 50 k's heading out to Blacksoil, then the back way into Ipswich. May have been a short trip, but, man, was it fun!!!...

Don't recall seeing any Chillingham store. Where is it?

Great to hear you're getting out 'n' about on your Geepy. :grin:

[Muttly]

Sorry I've taken so long to do this but I've finally had a chance to do a ride report (where were you BM :tantrum: ) and update the scrapbook.

You can check it out with all the other rides here:

http://members.ozemail.com.au/~muttly/

Thanks for all those who took photos =D>

[cookeetree]

Great write-up, Greg.

So, when's the next group ride? Huh? Huh? :grin:

[Muttly]

Well, my wife and I are doing our own little group ride in October. So hopefully we'll get one in in November/December.

BTW...your place looks like it would be a great place to have a Netrider Christmas party :wink:

[thebigd]

Thanks for the report Greg :grin: Sounds like a great ride :o Hopefully we can do it again soon :cool:

[carolf_au]

Carol.. did you buy that jacket last week by any chance? And were you there with a gentleman who bought boots?

Tanya, when I picked up my red and black RJays jacket I was with my sister who had her Bull Mastiff puppy out the front. Does that ring a bell??

Don't recall seeing any Chillingham store. Where is it?

Great to hear you're getting out 'n' about on your Geepy.

CookeeTree, the Chillingham store and Organic Fruit Shop are on the NSW side of the Natural Arch, a couple of K's past the cafe you all went to. It's the road back into Murwullimbah - towards the coast, if you go south-west, it's a three hour trip around Mt Warning - found out the hard way!!!

Got Geepy out again today, she had lots of fun!!

[cookeetree]

...your place looks like it would be a great place to have a Netrider Christmas party :wink:
Reckon you guys would wanna start doing some serious buttering-up of Mrs Tree. What sort of numbers would we be looking at?


CookeeTree, the Chillingham store and Organic Fruit Shop are on the NSW side of the Natural Arch, a couple of K's past the cafe you all went to. It's the road back into Murwullimbah - towards the coast, if you go south-west, it's a three hour trip around Mt Warning - found out the hard way!!!

Got Geepy out again today, she had lots of fun!!
We didn't go past the cafe. Might have to do the ride again one day.

So, how many k's have you got on the bike???

[Muttly]

Reckon you guys would wanna start doing some serious buttering-up of Mrs Tree. What sort of numbers would we be looking at?

I wasn't thinking of telling Mrs Tree. I thought we might just all rock up, park our bikes in her garden and throw a few steaks on your barbie :grin:

[carolf_au]

Cookee I've managed to get the Geepy up to 232 k's on her - short trips at the moment, apparently I don't corner to the best of my ability!! Husband got two weeks off, so when the kids are back at school I'll get her out more often - Split Yard Creek Here I Come!!!

[cookeetree]

Reckon you guys would wanna start doing some serious buttering-up of Mrs Tree. What sort of numbers would we be looking at?

I wasn't thinking of telling Mrs Tree. I thought we might just all rock up, park our bikes in her garden and throw a few steaks on your barbie :grin:

That'd surprise her, for sure. :wink:

Seriously, though, we're actually not closed off to the idea. So, what sort of numbers would we be looking at? Lunch or Dinner? Kids / no kids? Would it turn into a big p*ss-up, or just be social drinks? So long as everone chips in for it, we're more than happy to look at hosting something. We didn't build this massive house to not use it for socialising!



Carol - C'mon, girl, get out there! I do more k's than that in two days, just riding to work. :grin: (I understand that the ankle-biters must make it hard to get some "me" time.) :wink:

[Muttly]

Hey Cookeetree, If I know these guys, they'd all want to ride out there and ride back again so I don't imagine they would drink too much (mind you there are a few wine drinkers amongst us who look for any excuse :oops: )

I had been toying with the idea of just having a bit of a sausage sizzle up on Mt Cootha one afternoon but didn't know if anyone would be interested. It gets a bit hectic around that time of year. If we had it out at your place we wouldn't have to line up for a BBQ :grin:

[kezza01]

well, back on the road again today - first time in five weeks and i've calculated that all up in the last three months i've ridden a grand total of 10 - yes count 'em 10 - hours.......

so - hopefully i'll be able to make the next group ride, and the chrissy do if we have one......remembering that i'll be out of the country end of november early december......

take care everyone and i'm sorry i've been so quiet of late.

:?

[cookeetree]

well, back on the road again today - first time in five weeks and i've calculated that all up in the last three months i've ridden a grand total of 10 - yes count 'em 10 - hours.......

so - hopefully i'll be able to make the next group ride, and the chrissy do if we have one......remembering that i'll be out of the country end of november early december......

take care everyone and i'm sorry i've been so quiet of late.

:?

Great news! No more avoiding me! :wink:

Are you gone for all of December, or just the first week or so?

[thebigd]

well, back on the road again today - first time in five weeks and i've calculated that all up in the last three months i've ridden a grand total of 10 - yes count 'em 10 - hours....... :?
Yay, got my girl back yesterday :grin: That was 5 weeks and 2 days apart :mad: I can feel a Sunday ride coming on :cool:

[Righty]

I have just clocked up 6000km on my bike, it's getting serviced on Saturday and might head out for a Sunday ride myself. Just to see how it feels :)

Maybe a GC hinterland trip may be in order?

[timnkoo]

I have just clocked up 6000km on my bike, it's getting serviced on Saturday and might head out for a Sunday ride myself. Just to see how it feels :)

Maybe a GC hinterland trip may be in order?

YOu know u want to :P

Ring me this time.

[Righty]

I would have rang you last time but I didn't have your number :)

[BalmyBrowny]

well i have a tentaive ride planned on sunday am. for a squirt before the race. but nothing set in stone yet. should be a quick blast over tamborine and past teh lovely dam sweepers then head home for the race. so maybe a lunch time ride. i'll make sure i let you guys know when i have it better sorted! or if you guys come up with one first let me know :P

[cookeetree]

well i have a tentaive ride planned on sunday am. for a squirt before the race. but nothing set in stone yet. should be a quick blast over tamborine and past teh lovely dam sweepers then head home for the race. so maybe a lunch time ride. i'll make sure i let you guys know when i have it better sorted! or if you guys come up with one first let me know :P

I might be up for a ride, but I'm growing tired of Tamborine. I've been DYING to take the new bike down to Kyogle, but haven't been able to convince Mrs Tree to head down there, so we've only been doing local rides (Tamborine or Boonah).

So, do you feel up to a Kyogle run? It used to take me 2 - 3 hours on the little bike. I'd have to run things past Mrs Tree first, whatever happens.

The race coverage starts at 11am. Don't know when the main race is, though (no doubt last, but what time???). I'll be recording it all (Saturday and Sunday) on the DVD recorder anyway, so I don't mind missing some of it.

[Righty]

I have done a few rides through Kyogle so and last Friday was the first time I had been through the hinterland. I don't imnd going either way really. It just depends on everyone else. If I had to choose, I would head south as I did enjoy myself the other day.

[BalmyBrowny]

kyogle might be a bit far. as i'm probably going to leave at 12 or hopefully a bit before. main race is at 3pm. was hoping to drop off bike at home then get lift/cab it to where i can watch the race. but don't mind taking longer and only having a couple beers to watch the race then riding home too...

i like the kyogle run. lions road is always fun. (well for most of us. sorry tim :P ) but depending on where to watch the race i thin it might be a stretch for me. unless stop somewhere on way back from kyogle to watch race then ride home??? not sure about that one.

I loved our ride last friday too righty. is why i was thinking of doing same. spoke to my mate whom was the one who suggested the ride and he said he is willing to just cruise around th hinterland making it up as we go too. so not sure if everyone would want to do that too?? i'll speak to him and mrs balmy tonight and get everything ironed out then put up a eoi in the ride planner :D

[cookeetree]

I have done a few rides through Kyogle so and last Friday was the first time I had been through the hinterland. I don't imnd going either way really. It just depends on everyone else. If I had to choose, I would head south as I did enjoy myself the other day.

South? So, is that the Hinterland or Kyogle? Kyogle is south from me. Hinterland is east. :wink:

BTW, anyone and everyone is welcome to stop at our place to watch the race on the big screen (55").

[Righty]

kyogle might be a bit far. as i'm probably going to leave at 12 or hopefully a bit before. main race is at 3pm. was hoping to drop off bike at home then get lift/cab it to where i can watch the race. but don't mind taking longer and only having a couple beers to watch the race then riding home too...

i like the kyogle run. lions road is always fun. (well for most of us. sorry tim :P ) but depending on where to watch the race i thin it might be a stretch for me. unless stop somewhere on way back from kyogle to watch race then ride home??? not sure about that one.

I loved our ride last friday too righty. is why i was thinking of doing same. spoke to my mate whom was the one who suggested the ride and he said he is willing to just cruise around th hinterland making it up as we go too. so not sure if everyone would want to do that too?? i'll speak to him and mrs balmy tonight and get everything ironed out then put up a eoi in the ride planner :D

Despite the fact that we took a dead end road, it was pretty fun just taking it as it came. We foudn some great roads which was a huge bonus.

I'm keen on a half day ride. I would prefer to head out early in the morning so as not to get back to bris late.

[cookeetree]

...unless stop somewhere on way back from kyogle to watch race then ride home???..

As I said, you're all welcome to join me here...

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/7588/dsc005272sv6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[thebigd]

Have been watching in interest. Will have a better idea tomorrow nite whats going on Sunday, will advise then.
Nice setup there cookeetree.

[BalmyBrowny]

...unless stop somewhere on way back from kyogle to watch race then ride home???..

As I said, you're all welcome to join me here...

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:shock: :shock: :shock:


that could be a plan! my mate has pulled out so its just me and you guys :D so i'm up for whatever except i don't think i can get away early :( but am willing to try ;) maybe you could show us some of your fave roads around the traps cookee? then lead us to that almost too small tv ;) the race finishes at 3.45(ish) then about an hour home from there... so home around 5. thats doable. will check it over with the lady :) bigD and righty, what are you guys up for? i know righty is a fan of the make up ride ;)

[timnkoo]

Yeah guys do come Sth, will help me out. I have limited time (damned thesis) so I am keen for an early ride (like 7/8am start). Kyogle would be good to go through unscathed :oops: , but I would have to leave early to do that as I want to be back by around lunchtime. Otherwise Springbrook is always a great run. Maybe we can do Springbrook and head sth after that?? Up to you guys and how early ppl are willing to go for a ride. 1 good thing about early ride is we won't miss any of the gp at all :grin:

Tim

[chrisco]

I'm definitely up for a ride but starting that early would be a pain, I only just got home from work now and it will probably be the same tomorrow night. Is there somewhere that people are planning on meeting like Darra or Springwood?

[cookeetree]

...Nice setup there cookeetree.
Thanks, mate. Nice to have a wife who teaches Film. The monster TV was HER idea! :grin:


...maybe you could show us some of your fave roads around the traps cookee?...

My usual haunts are:

Beauy - Boonah - Rathdowney - Beauy (That's the one I suggested in the Chrissy BBQ thread).
Beauy - Canungra - Tamborine - Tamborine Village - Beauy (Bit short really, only good for a quick blat).
Beauy - Kyogle via Lions Road - Beauy via the highway (Old favourite).

Another possibility would be for those who want an early ride to head down here, then we could ride out to the new museum. Late starters could meet us there for the ride back, maybe via Boonah - Rathdowney?

Since I won't have too far to ride home, I'm happy to go with the flow and do whatever works best for you guys. I'm happy to head out any time and meet up with anyone who wants to head down later.

[Righty]

+1 to the early ride. I would like to be back in Bris by Lunch ish. I get pretty tired if I am out all day do it would be nice to keep it relatively swift.

I like the idea of springbrook.

How about a 9am meeting at spring wood? Can you make it there Tim? Then you can show me some of those roads you are getting good at :)

[timnkoo]

+1 to the early ride. I would like to be back in Bris by Lunch ish. I get pretty tired if I am out all day do it would be nice to keep it relatively swift.

I like the idea of springbrook.

How about a 9am meeting at spring wood? Can you make it there Tim? Then you can show me some of those roads you are getting good at :)

I don't really want to go up to Springwood again just to come back down. I can meet those wanting to go early at the Caltex at Mudgeeraba (a stop on the last group ride) around 9am (meaning a 8am start from Brissy). We can do a random Springbrook/Canugra/Tambo ride or do Springbrook and head down to Kyogle and back. If it isn't a large group we don't have to stop as much so shouldn't take too long. I don't live far from Springbrook so I can make it as early as you guys want to come down.

The Caltex is off exit 77, turning right at the first roundabout and left at the next---->


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[tanyathecheeky]

Guys, I did numimbah, springbrook today, they copped a huge storm last night. There are a lot of branches and leaves etc on roads, and in 3 places a tree had fallen and blocked a whole lane (springbrook)

Just be very careful

[BalmyBrowny]

thanks heaps for that update tanya!!!

i won't make the early ride sorry guys. but don't let that stop you by any means. so maybe tim, righty and a few others that want to can have their early ride and then the rest of us can catch up with cookeetree and have a lunch time ride then back to cookee's for the race?? i'm easy on details just can't do the morning run sorry.

[Righty]

Hey guys,

bad news. The little lady has been put into hospital with appendicitis. SHe has to go under the knife sometime tonight and as such will probably want me to keep her company ;)

I'll see what she thinks, maybe I will still be able to go. I will post here tonight when I am more sure, but at the moment my priority is her.

It's not out of the question but probably not very likely any more. Sorry, I was looking forward to a nice blat too :( I bought some nice new summer gloves and everything.

I'll let you know either way some time later tonight when I get back from the hospital. For the time being, just assume that I won't be there.

[timnkoo]

Ok, well Balmy and Cookee and anyone else, are u guys keen to start at Springbrook for a random run later on during the day? If so let me know.

Sorry to hear about the missus Righty- hope all goes well and that she recovers soon.

Cheers

[cookeetree]

Righty, sorry to hear about your Missus, mate. Had appendicitis when I was 20. Totally sucked. Tell her to avoid anything funny. Nothing worse than laughing when you've got a gash in your stomach, trust me!

Timnkoo, I'm totally flexible and am happy to work in with those who want to be somewhere at a certain time.

Balmy, where do you live? If you were to go to Springbrook, would it be out of your way to come down the Mt Lindsay Hwy to Beauy, then out through Canungra, or would you go down the Pacific?


PM's on their way to both of you with my mobile number. Give me a call and let's sort this thing out.

[thebigd]

Hi all, I'm on my somethinth' scotch and our guests have decided to stay the nite so I'm out for the ride :? Took her out for a quick ride along the Centenary Hwy today :o have got a bit rusty :shock: Hope to do it with you all soon...:grin:

:arrow: gl Righty

[cookeetree]

Hi all, I'm on my somethinth' scotch and our guests have decided to stay the nite so I'm out for the ride :? Took her out for a quick ride along the Centenary Hwy today :o have got a bit rusty :shock: Hope to do it with you all soon...:grin:

:arrow: gl Righty

Ridin' the bottle instead, hey? :wink: Hope your head's not too sore tomorrow!

[thebigd]

Ridin' the bottle instead, hey? :wink: Hope your head's not too sore tomorrow!
:idea: If I could have stuck with a few scotch n sodas :) it would have been ok :) however old mate here bought a few op's as well :shock: :wink: :wink:

[cookeetree]

Okay, guys, I'm heading to bed early tonight. Had a sh*t night's sleep last night.

Will check the thread first thing in the morning, probably by 6am, to find out what's happening. G'night....

[BalmyBrowny]

hey guys.

i'm out for the ride and tv sorry. got pulled over by a nice policeman on the way home tonight. he was nice enough to tell me that my bike is in defect :( no mudguard and no baffle on exhaust :( i never noticed either of them! :( silly balmy.

and then as we were getting ready to get back on our bikes, he then asked me about my license that i gave him. it would seem that it ran out 3 weeks ago!!! :shock: :shock: nice policeman only gave me defect notice. $75 and 1 point :(

so that puts me out. no driving or riding at all till at least monday. hope you all have fun :cool:

sorry to hear abotu the missus righty. hope all goes well for her mate.

[tomm]

hey guys.

i'm out for the ride and tv sorry. got pulled over by a nice policeman on the way home tonight. he was nice enough to tell me that my bike is in defect :( no mudguard and no baffle on exhaust :( i never noticed either of them! :( silly balmy.

and then as we were getting ready to get back on our bikes, he then asked me about my license that i gave him. it would seem that it ran out 3 weeks ago!!! :shock: :shock: nice policeman only gave me defect notice. $75 and 1 point :(

so that puts me out. no driving or riding at all till at least monday. hope you all have fun :cool:

sorry to hear abotu the missus righty. hope all goes well for her mate.
Oh damn balmy! Sorry to hear about the misfortune but I'm glad you didn't get in trouble for the licence! Small victories aye..


I'd love to come for the ride but I'm totally bogged under uni work. I guess the fact that the bike won't hold idle and decided to leak petrol out of the carbies might have something to do with it as well :roll:

..on that note would anyone have any idea what is up with it? It happened a while ago and i could get it to start but it would stall without holding the throttle open, then i noticed that petrol was dripping out of the carbies while running.. haven't had the time to ride since (this happened a week after the group ride), not that I really know much in the way of tech stuff :P I can't help thinking that the flogging i gave my poor baby on the canungra stretch might have somehow contributed :oops:

[BalmyBrowny]

thats not good tomm!!! maybe the poor bandit had a delayed reaction :P lol i'm no mechanic either. maybe with feul coming from there, you might have donw one of the seals around the carbie?? or a jet has broken/leaking??

[chrisco]

So is there anyone actually still going at this stage?

[cookeetree]

Aw, sh*t, Balmy, that's no good.

Now you've got me worried. I've got no front guard at the moment. Seems the mounts were damaged in the last drop and they've broken off. I've got an insurance claim in the works for it and the damage to the fairings, R/H pipe and other bits 'n' pieces that hit the ground that day. I wasn't going to worry about it, but now that the guard's toast, I'm def getting it all fixed. Also, I'm missing a baffle on one pipe, too!

Hope you get things sorted quickly, mate.



Chrisco, I'm still up for a ride. Hopefully, timnkoo is, too. (He might still be having flashbacks of my bike flying past his front wheel! :wink: )

[timnkoo]

Chrisco, I'm still up for a ride. Hopefully, timnkoo is, too. (He might still be having flashbacks of my bike flying past his front wheel! :wink: )
Yeah I am still up for it, if u guys are. Will wait on what time Chrisco can make it down...don't want to miss motoGP :wink:

[cookeetree]

Chrisco, I'm still up for a ride. Hopefully, timnkoo is, too. (He might still be having flashbacks of my bike flying past his front wheel! :wink: )
Yeah I am still up for it, if u guys are. Will wait on what time Crisco can make it down...don't want to miss motoGP :wink:

G'day mate. Nice to see you're finally outta bed. :wink:

Where's Chrisco coming from?

It'll probably take me an hour or so to get to Mudgeeraba, so please let me know what's happening asap. You've got my number; call me. :grin:

[timnkoo]

Chrisco, I'm still up for a ride. Hopefully, timnkoo is, too. (He might still be having flashbacks of my bike flying past his front wheel! :wink: )
Yeah I am still up for it, if u guys are. Will wait on what time Crisco can make it down...don't want to miss motoGP :wink:

G'day mate. Nice to see you're finally outta bed. :wink:

Where's Chrisco coming from?

It'll probably take me an hour or so to get to Mudgeeraba, so please let me know what's happening asap. You've got my number; call me. :grin:

Will do soon as i hear from chrisco.

[cookeetree]

Timnkoo - slight change in plans:

Mrs Tree wants to go the Harbour Town, so we're going to head off in that direction. We should be at the Freeway just after 10-ish.

SMS your number to me. I'll call you when we get to the Freeway. If I get hold of you, I'll leave Mrs Tree and come for a ride with you and whomever else. If I don't get hold of you, I'll just spend the day with Mrs Tree and take her on a scenic ride through probably the same area.

We'll be leaving here by 9:15am. If you read this before then, call me instead.