If you're in Brissy, or within cooee of it, like the Goldie or something, say "Hi".
If there are enough of us, and if there is interest, maybe a group ride could be had. If not, no biggie.
Me first... "Hi, Michael from the Gold Coast area."
Ok. Your turn now...
Michael
Hi Mister
I'm Paul from Bardon - Ride a similar GS500 '09 - black with Ventura Rack - does have a scorpion pipe.
Just coming to grips with riding a manual bike - owned and ridden a T-Max (stilll in the Garage) for a few years before I saw the light.
Cheers
I just came from up that way. You guys have some of the best roads to ride on up there.
I'am Mik
from Zillmere that makes about 4 that = a ride lol
Quote from: XLAR8 on October 28, 2010, 01:32:23 PM
I'am Mik
from Zillmere that makes about 4 that = a ride lol
Mik,
Dread is not in Brisvegas but Twisted is. And we also have another rider out past Ipswich but he has fork seal issues at the moment. Plus another I know through my youtube - latest ride http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IBa054AoY4 So we definitely have enough for a ride.
Michael
Definitely have to organise a ride soon. We have to take Mister on a Mount Mee run so we could maybe do that sometime?
Quote from: Twisted on October 29, 2010, 03:00:01 AM
Definitely have to organise a ride soon. We have to take Mister on a Mount Mee run so we could maybe do that sometime?
Yep. I'm up for it. Make a route, pick a date & time - this Sunday 31 Oct and Nov 14 are out - and I'm in. Be there with bells on :woohoo:
Michael
iam ging on a ride with a few people from netrider on the 7th
kilcoy via nebo/Glorious should be fun
P.S.
i will be taking it easy as ive only been back on a bike for 3 weeks. i stopped riding in '97 when i moved to Townsville.
Becareful, those netriders like to fall off a lot.
Damn - will be going for my open licence on the 7th. Mister maybe up for it.
Quote from: Twisted on October 31, 2010, 11:21:19 PM
Damn - will be going for my open licence on the 7th. Mister maybe up for it.
Nah, already riding elsewhere. The 7th, the people we rode with on Sunday-just-gone are doing the same Falls ride we did the other month. Lunch at the falls though instead of the Urbenville Pub. So I'll be on that. They leave Yatala BP at 8:30am sharp. I'll be picking them up at 9:30 at the BP in Boonah. I'll be sending you a text on the ride asking how you're ER6 Experience is going.
And the 14th... I was thinking of going for a ride up to Kilcoy, but they're doing a corker. Down to Pottsville. Part of it being the route we did with The Mole - Nerang, M'bah, Mooball. Heck, check it... awesome ride this one LOOK (http://goo.gl/maps/CSY2) - Leave Yatala BP at 8:30am sharp.
Michael
You should see if the mole wants to meet up with you on the 14th trip?
i need to put the bike in for its first service very soon, iam at 930/950ks atm
here's hoping i can get it done next week
Quote from: XLAR8 on November 02, 2010, 02:09:37 AM
i need to put the bike in for its first service very soon, iam at 930/950ks atm
here's hoping i can get it done next week
First service shouldn't take too long. You taking it to Virginia or Brisbane M'Cycles? I think both will do services on Sat.
Michael
Virginia, since they give me the free four year warrant lol
Xlar:
How'd your ride go?
Our ride was great. Only downside was... coming back to Rathdowney through the twisties there were two buses WTF? We eventually got past them but it slowed us down a bit (lot)
Michael
Hey Guys,
Phill from wakerley (near manly/capalaba). Ride a de-stickered K9, Blue and white with a slipon pipe that was on it when it got traded in.
Just droppin in to say G'day.
Quote from: Aussie 500 on November 09, 2010, 03:44:55 AM
Hey Guys,
Phill from wakerley (near manly/capalaba). Ride a de-stickered K9, Blue and white with a slipon pipe that was on it when it got traded in.
Just droppin in to say G'day.
Sweet, another Brissy Gser. Welcome. :thumb:
Is there ride day/s soon? :dunno_black:
Aussie 500 and Twisted and Xlar and ... some I need to send a message to...
There is A ride this Sunday the 14th down to Pottsville. At last count there were 22 going. It's not my ride but I'll be going on it. This is the route (http://goo.gl/maps/bXcF)
The ride will be leaving BP at Yatala at 8:30am Sharp (I'll be joining the ride at Canungra as it takes about the same time to get to Canungra from my place as it does Yatala). IF you want to come, please let me know so I can tell the ride organiser - who needs to know because we have to book numbers for lunch.
Be warned, these guys ride at speed. I know Xlar's experience might suggest otherwise, but the netriders are not these guys, ok. Twisted can attest to how they ride. And so I say this... if you come and cannot cut the mustard, don't try to, just ride your own ride and let them zoom off. Cause they WILL go past you if you are holding them up - eg, ain't no way a Busa is going to sit behind a GS500, get it? And I say this cause there is Pressure to ride at paces faster than you're comfortable with if the group is doing it. Which is very bad if you're new to riding or getting back to riding after a long absence.
Having said that...
How 'bout a GS500 ride at a steadier pace for the Sunday the 21st Nov?
If that date is cool with you guys I've got a few different routes we can do...
Route # 1: Esk via Splityard Creek, then Esk Hampton Rd and lunch at Meringandan Pub, back down Spring Bluff and Murphys Creek and then the Warrego. The Route (http://goo.gl/maps/juZx)
Route # 2: MaMa Creek for smoko, Yangan for lunch, then back down the Cunningham, refuel at Aratula. The Route (http://goo.gl/maps/esuB)
Route # 3: Queen Mary Falls - but we'll stop at the lookout for smoko - then on to Urbenville for lunch and back through the Mt Lindesay Hiway Twisties to Rathdowney. The Route (http://goo.gl/maps/TQ0J)
Michael
on weekend the 20th iam going to the GC for the weekend ( :woohoo: work xmas party :woohoo: staying at the savannah resort) and a guy form work is going on is zx6r so we are ganna do the hinterland pending on check-ins (so we dont have to cart our gear with us) the guy on the ninja is a mental nut rossi wannabe rider, so ive lined up a ride with a chick i meet that lives down there... mental nut guy can go and be mental nut guy and ill hang back with the chick and enjoy the scenery.
Quote from: XLAR8 on November 10, 2010, 10:18:12 AM
on weekend the 20th iam going to the GC for the weekend ( :woohoo: work xmas party :woohoo: staying at the savannah resort) and a guy form work is going on is zx6r so we are ganna do the hinterland pending on check-ins (so we dont have to cart our gear with us) the guy on the ninja is a mental nut rossi wannabe rider, so ive lined up a ride with a chick i meet that lives down there... mental nut guy can go and be mental nut guy and ill hang back with the chick and enjoy the scenery.
Sounds good. Goldy hinterland is great place to ride. :thumb:
Yeah sorry I can't make those rides. am keen for December though :)
Here is a ride coming up this weekend for any of you Brissy GSers -
TeamMoto Triumph Virginia Road Ride - November 28th
Requirements: Love of Motorcycle riding, corners and a sense of humour!
Sunday, November 28th 2010 starting from TeamMoto Triumph Virginia store on 1924 Sandgate Rd Virginia at 7.00am (with a sausage in a blanket and soft drink for fuel) our ride will lead off over Clear Mountain, Mt Mee and beyond.
Morning coffee, fuel and chat at Maleny, then a leisurely ride up the Mary Valley to Kenilworth.
The back road along the Obi Obi will take us up to Mapleton then along to Montville for a lunch stop at Penny – farthings.
From there the afternoon is yours, or you can follow us home via a short cut down to Palmwoods, Eudlo and along the Mooloolah Valley heading for Brisbane. Thanks to Triumph Virginia's senior salesman Andrew Thurstan for mapping out the ride - it should be a great day!
And be sure to keep an eye out for Paul Lewis - you can see the master in action railing corners and having a blast. Also be sure to ask him any questions you may have about riding, your bike - or even his days on the GP circuit - he has got some great tales!
If you would like to have a chat to Paul, or let him know you are coming on the ride, be sure to email him on paul.lewis@teammoto.com.au.
Hi guys, just found this forum. :woohoo:
Im at Taigum.
Damm - im working this sunday , so ill miss out on that ride >:(
Quote from: justanotherAdam on November 22, 2010, 12:46:06 PM
Hi guys, just found this forum. :woohoo:
Im at Taigum.
Damm - im working this sunday , so ill miss out on that ride >:(
Welcome, Adam.
S'all good. I ride almost every weekend somewhere. So there's always something available :thumb:
Michael
It better not be raining on the 28th! I have worked over 3 weeks straight the last month and my poor GS has been giving me the puppy dog eyes every time I walk past her in the garage in the mornings to be ridden.
I am looking forward to this one as these are the roads I cut my teeth on when first riding. Hopefully a few of us can make it.
I'm out on this one unless my Sat Night shift finishes real real early so I can get some kind of shut eye before my Sunday night shift :o
Michael
*Cough, Cough* Call in sick? :dunno_black:
You will be missing out on a pretty cool ride :icon_neutral:
Quote from: Twisted on November 24, 2010, 02:05:12 AM
*Cough, Cough* Call in sick? :dunno_black:
You will be missing out on a pretty cool ride :icon_neutral:
If you memorize the route we can do it again later ;)
Michael
Was just passed this little tidbit about the Obi Obi - it's closed! :o
http://www.netrider.net.au/forums/showthread.php?p=2052241#post2052241
If you're looking forward to that road, and it turns out it's closed you'd be disappointed. Might pay to double check with the local council up there or something. I wonder if Team Moto knows?
Hey, Twisted. If the weather's good and you go, any chance we can get a pic or two for here?
Michael
Quote from: justanotherAdam on November 22, 2010, 12:46:06 PM
Hi guys, just found this forum. :woohoo:
Im at Taigum.
Damm - im working this sunday , so ill miss out on that ride >:(
hey iam at zillmere... GS's taken over da hood!
Don't worry about tagging along on organised rides, just get on your bike one morning and head off in a direction. it doesn't matter which one, just ride. Ride until you need to fuel up and then turn around and head home. Look at staying off the main roads and look for the out of the way roads.
Well I am out of this ride too.......bloody work. Hopefully the Obi Obi road will be open soon. Great road to ride.
Hi All,
Another for the Brissie area. I'm in Middle Park, riding a 2009 GS500F.
Cheers,
Rob
Welcome Rob :cool:
Hi Rob, and welcome.
Michael
Hey guys atm iam living at minden 10min outside ipswich so hi Micheal and Rob you guys are fairly close, gee i have to hurry up and get my liscence and get my bike regoed (bike at Kenmore and work in western surburbs)
Quote from: aussie-gs on January 29, 2011, 11:23:26 PM
Hey guys atm iam living at minden 10min outside ipswich so hi Micheal and Rob you guys are fairly close, gee i have to hurry up and get my liscence and get my bike regoed (bike at Kenmore and work in western surburbs)
Welcome, Aussie.
We do have another member at Minden - but last I heard he was working on his fork seals. And Twisted is Real close by too.
Michael
Cool now iam really keen to get bike fixed and get my p plates . Do you guys know any places to go and do q-ride at i was thinking of doing it at pro motorcycles traing centre at Rocklea. What your thoughts?
I used this guy to get my open licence. You can either do the course in Ipswich or Toowoomba as he operate from 2 locations. He was very thorough and will explain everything to you. He only takes on a few riders at a time so there is more one on one time and he loves GS500s.
Tony's Rider Training
47 Blackstone Road, Eastern Heights
or
30 Barrymount Cres, Toowoomba
Ph- 0437 724 665
--------------------------------------------
You being located at Minden could go to either as you are about halfway between the two.
Oh and welcome to the forums. :thumb:
Thanks for the contact -- do you know if he has his own bikes to use as mine is not ready
Quote from: aussie-gs on January 30, 2011, 02:42:37 AM
Thanks for the contact -- do you know if he has his own bikes to use as mine is not ready
Yes he has his own bikes and gear.
Rocklea was flooded - BUT - they are back in action.
At Rocklea they take you out back to their training area http://www.nearmap.com/?ll=-27.559693,153.005803&z=21&t=h&nmd=20110114 (this is a Sat shot of the area) where you'll do figure 8, slalom, emergency stop, emergency avoidance, slow riding then do it all on a road ride. They will Not have you go on a road ride Until you can do all the stuff in a training area. And if you don't drop the bike on the road ride you'll get the endorsement. They have their own bikes and you could be with as few as two others and as many as seven others. I think they charge somewhere near $300 :o
The Ipswich based guy will have his own bikes. Call him and have a chat, I think you'll find he is better value than Pro :thumb:
Those are the two closest. There is also HART based down in Springwood - but why go there when the others are closer.
Before you ride, watch these free videos http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/safety/publications/2005/ride_on_video.aspx and grab yourself a copy of the accompanying free booklet and go over it http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/safety/publications/2005/Ride_on.aspx
Michael
hello every one i live in caboolture gs500 2010
Quote from: (((buzz))) on April 07, 2011, 04:16:42 PM
hello every one i live in caboolture gs500 2010
Welcome, Buzz. Care to share a pic of your ride?
Michael
Hi Tim from Ipswich, 03 gs with a Ventura rack. Gs is my first bike so far im loving it, I've been up through the mountains a couple times and I mainly have the bike as a commuter. I've just put led indicators on and have discovered the usual problem so anyone that can point the best places to get a diode and an electronic flasher in brisbane/ipswich would be appreciated. And I've just had the experience of changing out my swingarm bearings I ended up having to weld them to shrink them out, they were that tight, anyone else had that problem? Anyway it's great to have found the Aussie section.
Heya Tim. One of 2 other Ippy GS riders here. Mister is the other one. Post up some pics of the bike and we might be able to organise a ride sometime if you are keen?
LED turn signals are a bit more involved than just installing the indicators. Try this link -
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=16796.0
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=24282.0
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=34615.0;topicseen
Aussie-gs, I went through rocklea about a month and a half ago and a group of 5 of us got through in one day, I did ring Tony 's but his prices were a bit exxy. If you pay ahead at rocklea you get 10% off the usual price which sold me. And yeah sure keen for a ride anytime just gotta tee it up, and approve it with my manager of finance and recreation. :)
Welcome, aussiegs. Yessum, Twisted and me are Ippy. :woohoo:
Got a pic of your bike you're able to share with us?
Michael
Quote from: aussiegs on May 24, 2011, 01:20:24 AM
Hi Tim from Ipswich, 03 gs with a Ventura rack. Gs is my first bike so far im loving it, I've been up through the mountains a couple times and I mainly have the bike as a commuter. I've just put led indicators on and have discovered the usual problem so anyone that can point the best places to get a diode and an electronic flasher in brisbane/ipswich would be appreciated. And I've just had the experience of changing out my swingarm bearings I ended up having to weld them to shrink them out, they were that tight, anyone else had that problem? Anyway it's great to have found the Aussie section.
Try Autobarn or Super Cheap but if that fails eBay sells them.
Yeah it's all sorted now ended up making my own diode Y piece and putting it across my indicator light and using my original flasher unit. Cheers for the links they helped the most.
Quote from: aussiegs on May 24, 2011, 04:17:14 AM
Aussie-gs, I went through rocklea about a month and a half ago and a group of 5 of us got through in one day, I did ring Tony 's but his prices were a bit exxy. If you pay ahead at rocklea you get 10% off the usual price which sold me. And yeah sure keen for a ride anytime just gotta tee it up, and approve it with my manager of finance and recreation. :)
I booked into rocklea Next week to do ,my Qride . :woohoo:
Would love to go for rides with you guys , get my licence and finish the rebuild first though. :)
We should organise a ride one day soon.
Quote from: aussie-gs on June 13, 2011, 04:24:31 AM
Quote from: aussiegs on May 24, 2011, 04:17:14 AM
Aussie-gs, I went through rocklea about a month and a half ago and a group of 5 of us got through in one day, I did ring Tony 's but his prices were a bit exxy. If you pay ahead at rocklea you get 10% off the usual price which sold me. And yeah sure keen for a ride anytime just gotta tee it up, and approve it with my manager of finance and recreation. :)
I booked into rocklea Next week to do ,my Qride . :woohoo:
Would love to go for rides with you guys , get my licence and finish the rebuild first though. :)
Well... how did your Qride go?
Michael
So when's the next group ride?
Quote from: mister on June 23, 2011, 03:35:50 AM
Quote from: aussie-gs on June 13, 2011, 04:24:31 AM
Quote from: aussiegs on May 24, 2011, 04:17:14 AM
Aussie-gs, I went through rocklea about a month and a half ago and a group of 5 of us got through in one day, I did ring Tony 's but his prices were a bit exxy. If you pay ahead at rocklea you get 10% off the usual price which sold me. And yeah sure keen for a ride anytime just gotta tee it up, and approve it with my manager of finance and recreation. :)
I booked into rocklea Next week to do ,my Qride . :woohoo:
Would love to go for rides with you guys , get my licence and finish the rebuild first though. :)
Had to cancel it wife had to work so I had to look after my kids >:(
Well... how did your Qride go?
Michael
Quote from: aussiegs on July 04, 2011, 04:11:38 AM
So when's the next group ride?
How far do you want to go - in terms of distance for the ride?
How long are you willing to be away while on the ride?
All my rides leave at 8am, have a smoko (9-ish) and lunch (12-ish) stop and then ride home after lunch (1-ish) to be home anywhere from around 2:30 to 4:30/5:00 depending on the route.
Last Sunday (3rd) I did from home back to home, 485km. Departed meeting point at 8am and got home a tad after 4pm. This was the route http://goo.gl/maps/IvrP
Hmmm... think I'll make a post with a whole bunch of ride routes...
Michael
Probably around 5 hours ish not a big one.
Hmmm... yep, I reckon this would be ideal... http://tinyurl.com/47nm9tm - could even throw in a quick nip up and back on the Mt Lindesay twisties towards NSW border - only 20 clicks from Rathdowney to the border. Or skip em and do the rest. Each leg is roughly an hour long. Roughly.
Or the Dam loop with a quick blat up Esk Hampton http://tinyurl.com/63mmn8t - yeah, this is a funner one than above (above is nice and interesting with good scenery) (Kilcoy, fuel if you need [don't need on a GS] and pie from bakery, then set off again.) :thumb:
Michael
Second one looks alright, but the first one says it's over 800km!
Quote from: aussiegs on July 06, 2011, 02:23:53 AM
Second one looks alright, but the first one says it's over 800km!
That's funny, when I click it shows 258km. Full link
http://www.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Unknown+road&daddr=-27.98855,152.69842+to:Lake+Moogerah+Cafe,+Moogerah+Connection+Road,+Moogerah,+Queensland,+Australia+to:-28.138128,152.599932+to:-28.25296,152.79484+to:Rathdowney,+Queensland,+Australia+to:-28.173992,152.92773+to:-28.19719,153.0419+to:Beaudesert,+Queensland,+Australia+to:-27.80532,152.737052+to:Warwick+Rd&hl=en&geocode=FajsWf4d7Z0aCQ%3BFbrtVP4dNP4ZCSm3unRXOtaWazFgQ7148e4AEw%3BFTdMVP4d_sIXCSGpgZVfyREe1Q%3BFXClUv4dfH0YCSl9SIvRJCWXazGAdbt48e4AEw%3BFeDkUP4d2HYbCSkbno2wETOXazGwWGJY8e4AEw%3BFUqFUf4dKIIcCSn7TA51Xi2XazEQ3SB_8e4ABA%3BFVgZUv4d8n0dCSkXLnn6e9GQazHAVwF58e4AEw%3BFbq-Uf4d7DsfCSmtHtNgXtqQazFRpr148e4AEw%3BFZ7xVP4dV4YeCSkzZc3ttCiRazHAf97zWqMCBQ%3BFXi5V_4dHJUaCSlpkAjk282WazFwc7t48e4AEw%3BFc7qWf4do5saCQ&mra=dvme&mrsp=1&sz=11&via=1,3,4,6,7,9&sll=-27.852433,152.75322&sspn=0.486893,0.891953&ie=UTF8&ll=-28.001677,153.057404&spn=0.977287,1.783905&z=10
Michael
What about a ride up through the hills like springbrook or over glorious?
Quote from: aussiegs on July 10, 2011, 03:06:24 PM
What about a ride up through the hills like springbrook or over glorious?
Courtesy of a police person I know...
Operation "Road Blitz" - Massive operation against motorcycle riders not obeying road rules across QLD.
From: Wednesday, July 6, 2011
To: Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Other riders I know who do the Usual "Glorious" and "Springbrook" got pulled over twice on Sunday in two separate locations for machinery Checks, license checks and other stuff. Not to mention the 4 speed cameras / radar traps they encountered on their brief ride in That area. With this blitz, even the Numinbah will be manned either at the Springbrook turnoff - or - the Numinbah Valley Township, opposite the school. So if you want to do the Burringbah Range twists just before Mooball you'd need to travel to Murwillumbah via the highway to avoid getting pulled over and a fine tooth comb gone over your ride to find a defect to fine you for.
*I* personally do Not ride those areas (Glorious / Springbrook) because... they are full of wannabe Casey Stoners and are high in enforcement and high targets for the regular Blitz's that go on, like this month. All my routes I ride are lucky if you see one cop car all day, have some nice twisties and good scenery too. Are just plain fun to ride and aren't full of guys that should be taking it to the track.Feel free to ride them yourself, if you want. I choose the less populated/enforced but equally enjoyable routes. :thumb:
Michael
That's ok my bike probably won't be back on the road till after then due to arriving parts, but when I go riding with my mate we've been over glorious and nebo several times and only seen the boys in blue once but if you stick to the limit and not go stupid they'll leave u alone, but as for me taking all those corners at the limit is good nough for me owing to my skill but yeah ok. I just thought it's twisty and close to brissy and it's a couple hour ride.
Sure, Glorious and Nebo are close and twisty. I agree with you. *I* don't ride them however. I don't mean not ever. Cause on certain times I do. But those times are not weekend times. On weekends, even if you do not see the cops they are there. Unmarked. Glorious/Nebo on a weekend = no go zone, for me. Weekday/workday = fine :thumb:
I prefer not putting myself into the High Enforcement / High Wannabe Track Riders areas/days. Obviously, going by the popularity of the Glorious/Nebo area, not everyone thinks like me. Which is good as it keeps the riders & cops away from the areas I do enjoy. Sure I need to go a little further afield. But that's alright with me. The two routes I posted are great runs. Add the Mt Lindesay twists to that one and it's even better. ;)
Michael
Alright sweet as well do mt Lindsay then, yeah I should have said I don't ride them weekends I get Monday's off so that's when my mate and I ride them. But I no what u mean by all the wannabes and why the cops do show numbers there and why you wouldn't ride it often if at all.
You can obey the traffic rules all you want but if you get pulled over during one of the blitzes they will find something to ping you for. Rego sticker not in the correct place, fender is to short, indicators not far enough apart. An @$$hole cop can defect something on brand new cars to fine you with if they want to. If it is the Indooroopilly cops doing the blitz on MT Nebo/Glorious they will comb your bike till they do find something.
Very true they can be right royal ($);?$$!!!! At times.
Yes indro traffic branch are a"'&$holes had many a run in with them , even with test-driving cars from work sitting on our test routes ( booking for as low as 5 klms over or cutting or touching white lines ) was on one of the motorbike cops hit list for years then he turned up at my sons school in the same class lol he is not really a bad bloke out of uniform.
The role of a Traffic Cop is to book people. That is their prime function. The be all and end all of their job. They are NOT part of the normal branch system inasmuch as going to people's homes to take statements from the rowdy party which damaged a fence and whatnot. They arrive at work knowing they are tasked with booking as many people as they can within their designated time frame and location zone. That is why they never let you off - unlike normal car cops who are known to let you off.
If they are set up with a radar gun it is Not to give warnings but to fill quotas.
In short, they are just doing their job. It isn't personal, even though it can seem like they are picking on you. And we all know it is actually BS and has no Real bearing on crashes and whatnot. But again, it is their job as instructed to them by their higher ups.
Michael
Hence why you only do Glorious/Nebo on weekdays :thumb:
Yep yep
When are we gonna have a Brissy GSers ride?
Timer date place destination is all I need.
How's this Sunday Sep 4th if it doesn't rain or Sep 11th suit you guys?
I'm thinking Eltham http://tinyurl.com/3mkcprw (Slightly different to how we went last time - diff after Mulimbimby.
Or a shorter ride to Beaudesert for lunch via Lake Moogerah - http://tinyurl.com/47nm9tm
Or, Urbenville via Moogerah and Queen Mary Falls (with a stop at the lookout) http://tinyurl.com/3rpyvrh
Michael
Couldn't make it Saturday?
Quote from: aussiegs on August 30, 2011, 01:55:14 PM
Couldn't make it Saturday?
Me and Twisted usually work on Saturdays. Sundays are Generally quieter on the road as well. Whatcha got against Sundays?
Michael
I'm whipped lol. Yeah can do Sunday but Saturday better.
I can do Saturdays now. Have a new boss :thumb: But whatever suits.
Quote from: mister on August 30, 2011, 06:08:36 AM
I'm thinking Eltham http://tinyurl.com/3mkcprw (Slightly different to how we went last time - diff after Mulimbimby.
Or a shorter ride to Beaudesert for lunch via Lake Moogerah - http://tinyurl.com/47nm9tm
Or, Urbenville via Moogerah and Queen Mary Falls (with a stop at the lookout) http://tinyurl.com/3rpyvrh
Michael
Which of the three routes you prefer?
Michael
Which has the most twisties?
The most twisties? A Slightly modified Urbenville Via Lake Moogerah http://tinyurl.com/3vrf9p5
This is be a Nice run. Leave 8am Yamanto Maccas Sunday 4th Sep (unless otherwise posted here due to weather). So get there before 8am with a full tank, refuel at Beaudesert (270km) and cause we'll all be on GS500s we know we can make it :thumb:
Aussie, better PM me your mobile number so I can send a text if you are unable to check here before leaving home - in case of postponement.
Michael
Looks good can't wait. So lock in Sunday at 8am.
Quote from: aussiegs on August 31, 2011, 02:51:25 PM
Looks good can't wait. So lock in Sunday at 8am.
Locked in. Now to keep the fingers crossed for a good weather day. Will text you if there is a change.
Michael
What's the estimated ride time?
Moogerah around 9am. Leave after smoko. 9.30 latest - estimated. Arrive Rathdowney close to 10:30. Break. Urbenville pub somewhere around 11:30/12:00. Lunch. If leave Urbenville at 13:00 (depends how long lunch takes), at Beaudesert around 14:00. Fuel up. Back at Yamanto around 15:00-ish
Michael
Ok, so far there will be four of us that I know...
Mister
Aussiegs
Twisted
+ Fellow not on here yet
Remember, Twisted, ride your GS :thumb:
Michael
In case you missed the posting in the main board, the ride report is up. See it here http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=57623.msg652732#msg652732
Video number 1 is attempting to be uploaded. Video 2 of the day will come later...
Michael
Damn, you guys make me homesick for Qld!
Moved down to Vic about four years ago, and have just got back into riding (on a naked 08 naked) after selling my Bandit when leaving Brisbane to move down here. The winter has decided to stick around for a while down here, so most days are still cold and wet, not much chop for a nice ride.
Anyhoo, just wanted to say G'day, say hello to Qld for me, and enjoy the weather :thumb:
Andy.
G'day, my name is Ahren.. had my GS for a bit over a month now. Went on a ride with the Team Moto guys who ride every last Sunday... was about a 300km ride through the mountains and past the dam etc, was great. Need more riding though. I live at Warner
(http://i695.photobucket.com/albums/vv319/Sparticus76_2009/mybike.jpg)
Gday Ahren, welcome, I'm Tim from Ipswich, couple other blokes from Ipswich on here are mister and twisted. Well have to organize a ride sometime.
Hey Ahren! Welcome to the insane asylum where being nutting is not optional. :thumb: :thumb:
Michael
Thanks Tim and Michael, I just started a new job last monday and I'm moving to the Redcliff area next weekend. Have been on other last sunday Team Moto rides since the first one and I recommend it highly (be great to have some more GS500s on the ride too!) :icon_razz: Will be glad to meet up with you blokes for a ride some time after I move house. Thanks for the welcome, Ahren
Quote from: Azza on November 12, 2011, 08:38:45 PM
Thanks Tim and Michael, I just started a new job last monday and I'm moving to the Redcliff area next weekend. Have been on other last sunday Team Moto rides since the first one and I recommend it highly (be great to have some more GS500s on the ride too!) :icon_razz: Will be glad to meet up with you blokes for a ride some time after I move house. Thanks for the welcome, Ahren
I can assure you, our rides are better :thumb: :thumb:
Michael
Yeah I second that.
Quote from: mister on November 12, 2011, 10:33:33 PM
I can assure you, our rides are better :thumb: :thumb:
Michael
Whens the next one, then? :)
Couple weeks. If you have restrictions to the forum I can send you a private message.
Michael
How many gs's can we get this time?
I'm thinking Yangan for the next one. Route to come...
Michael
:thumb:
I created the route and then did some checking to make sure nothing else would interfere with it. And there is something... a Ulysses ride is leaving from the BP Blacksoil at the same time, same day. As they could have anywhere from 20-40 bikes, it could get confusing for people arriving for our ride of where to park, who is who and so forth.
Might still be alright though. So what I'll do is create another ride leaving from elsewhere, as a back up, if I need to make a quick change.
Michael
Sounds good
Forecast for Sunday the 27th = Rain :mad:
We'll see how it is shaping up closer to the time though...
Michael
Okay, as this is a GS500 ride, then we need to include The Mole. Hopefully he can make it as we ride down to Pottsville for lunch. Route is about nutted out. Might need two start points with both points meeting up for first break. I'll see cause one start point could also work, just a bit different though.
So, Dave (mole) you up for a get together on the 27th?
Michael
Okay, Sunday the 27th, ride to Pottsville, leaving Yatala BP at 8am. See the full route here (http://www.google.com/maps?saddr=Yatala,+Queensland,+Australia&daddr=Canungra,+Queensland,+Australia+to:-28.0973137,153.2173018+to:-28.31136,153.32285+to:-28.41899,153.45649+to:Overall+Drive+to:-28.4013682,153.4390069+to:Tweed+Valley+Way+to:-28.32321,153.37458+to:Coomera,+Queensland,+Australia&hl=en&ll=-28.075615,153.555908&spn=1.006913,1.783905&sll=-28.106206,153.274727&sspn=0.251658,0.445976&geocode=FaHjWP4dxvohCSkfmmAbv2qRazFQn97zWqMCBQ%3BFWd9VP4dWBshCSkN6jF8FyGRazFAod7zWqMCBQ%3BFd9EU_4dFekhCSnXJ1NH7h-RazEEXF9i67ZBjg%3BFcAAUP4dYoUjCSmXRN6yXu-QazFB2ZB0tAkGEw%3BFVJcTv4dao8lCSmpn3SxY_GQazEwV41ytAkGEw%3BFQG6Tv4duDInCQ%3BFSihTv4dHkslCSnhAsfrnfGQazGg_G50tAkGEw%3BFTnDT_4dqdIkCQ%3BFXbST_4ddE8kCSkNqEGF9--QazGRuZp0tAkGEw%3BFerdVv4dE1sjCSnlHzEUqRaRazFQ197zWqMCBQ&vpsrc=6&mra=dpe&mrsp=2&sz=12&via=2,3,4,6,8&t=m&z=10)
If weather is bad and the ride is off I'll post here. Otherwise, it is on... heck, I'll post here regardless.
Michael
Quote from: mister on November 22, 2011, 05:04:47 AM
Okay, Sunday the 27th, ride to Pottsville, leaving Yatala BP at 8am. See the full route here (http://www.google.com/maps?saddr=Yatala,+Queensland,+Australia&daddr=Canungra,+Queensland,+Australia+to:-28.0973137,153.2173018+to:-28.31136,153.32285+to:-28.41899,153.45649+to:Overall+Drive+to:-28.4013682,153.4390069+to:Tweed+Valley+Way+to:-28.32321,153.37458+to:Coomera,+Queensland,+Australia&hl=en&ll=-28.075615,153.555908&spn=1.006913,1.783905&sll=-28.106206,153.274727&sspn=0.251658,0.445976&geocode=FaHjWP4dxvohCSkfmmAbv2qRazFQn97zWqMCBQ%3BFWd9VP4dWBshCSkN6jF8FyGRazFAod7zWqMCBQ%3BFd9EU_4dFekhCSnXJ1NH7h-RazEEXF9i67ZBjg%3BFcAAUP4dYoUjCSmXRN6yXu-QazFB2ZB0tAkGEw%3BFVJcTv4dao8lCSmpn3SxY_GQazEwV41ytAkGEw%3BFQG6Tv4duDInCQ%3BFSihTv4dHkslCSnhAsfrnfGQazGg_G50tAkGEw%3BFTnDT_4dqdIkCQ%3BFXbST_4ddE8kCSkNqEGF9--QazGRuZp0tAkGEw%3BFerdVv4dE1sjCSnlHzEUqRaRazFQ197zWqMCBQ&vpsrc=6&mra=dpe&mrsp=2&sz=12&via=2,3,4,6,8&t=m&z=10)
If weather is bad and the ride is off I'll post here. Otherwise, it is on... heck, I'll post here regardless.
Michael
Won't be able to make this ride unfortunately.
One out....
Ride is on.... see you at Yatala. I'm leaving in 30 minutes :woohoo:
Michael
G'day Bne & surs GSers,
GS500F 2011. Brisbane North. Learing to ride again.
:thumb:
Kind Rgds
Dave
Welcome, Dave. :woohoo:
Got any pics of your bike -we need pics, thems the rules :thumb:
Michael
Hi Dave hope to go on a ride soon.
Who's up for a ride this weekend or wanna tag along with ozbikers?
im always up for a ride but i dont think my bike would fit with the ozbikers crowd? it would be like joing a ferrari group and driving a datsun
Long as its legal it's good to go
Tenterfeild? I'll pass, was thinking of heading up the Sunny Coast for a change.
Maybe do like I did last time, ride to kyogle for brekky then back.
Quote from: mister on April 02, 2012, 04:01:37 PM
Maybe do like I did last time, ride to kyogle for brekky then back.
:thumb:
Is there a way to do urbenville via tyalgum?
You scared of breaking your bike :flipoff:
What day and time?
I'm
Never scarred
Anyone going for a ride tomorrow?
dunno? Where are we going?
Man I literally think everybody in Ipswich was at Bunnings today. Went and chased up all the bolts that were missing off the GS. Think I may be ready to sell her. Just doesn't get ridden anymore when there is a Ducati Monster sitting next to it. To bad the bike market is dead. :icon_neutral:
What are the prices on bike sales?
Lowest price if $4,400 ASKING. That only has 12,000 clicks on it.
Next is asking $4,900 with 50+ thou on the clock. Good luck on that with bikes with far fewer clicks selling for less and close to that.
I've got over 52,000 on mine now. I'll keep it until the engine totally wears out. So I've got at least another 100,000 to go! :thumb:
As for selling, quick sale with a lower price or wait and wait and wait for a sale at a higher price.
Bikesales? keep an eye on the listings to see if they are selling. Just cause people are asking a certain price doesn't mean it will sell at that price.
Michael
Slips, cods, I see you already found the thread on OB about SMART.
Short notice, could you guys (Slips, Cods, Twisted) do Apr 15, sun for Level 1?
I'll need to get in touch with Terry too.
Michael
Too soon for me :icon_sad:
I'm going away for the weekend sorry
I can
Just got this info from them...
The first Transition Level ride with vacancies is the 8th September. The first Level 1 with vacancies is 8 July The first Level 2 with vacancies is 7th July.
They suggest everyone do a level 1 before doing a level 2. So let me know peeps and I'll book us in.
Do we pay them or you or on the day?
:thumb:
Ok. I've booked myself, Terry and Slips in for July 8 level 1. There are Not many spots left for that date. So if you want in Cods/Twisted, then call (07) 5667 3624.
I've also booked me and Terry in for a subsequent Level 2, Level 2a and Level 3. The idea being they follow on from each other. I am told spaces are also becoming limited for those too. So, if you want to do likewise, get in quick. Each level is only $45 for the whole day. :thumb:
Michael
Yeah see if I can swing it
Last year may 15, Team Moto did their Demo Day along Splityard. This is a heads up they May do another such day this year. I figure it will either be May 13 or May 20. I have the organiser's phone number and will call them on Monday to find out - and see if they can send me a list of available bikes.
Generally you can book in for 2 bikes. BUT, they have vacancies where people do not turn up and you can also get a ride on those bikes if you're willing to hang around for longer.
1st Demo day I rode a Triumph America and Yamaha XVS650
2nd Demo Day I rode a Kawasaki W800 and Honda Shadow VT750s
If available this time I'll probably go a C50 and then something mid range or even LAMs like a CB400 or GSX650 or even MT01.
They reckon that what tends to happen is, the exotic bikes get booked out first (such as Vmax, MT01, etc.) and then the more standard bikes get booked out second.
The ride is around 25 minutes long. And while you do have to follow the group there is no reason you cannot pass other riders in the process. last year I was stuck behind the same slowpoke on both my rides and had to pass him. Then also passed a shitload when we reached the overtaking lanes.
Anyway. I'll update the info I find out about it on Monday...
Michael
Yeah I'll have a crack
If they are available I would love to have a ride of the Street triple and a Bonnie.
Team moto will be putting the demo day details on their website this week and adding info about it in their newsletter which goes out next week. I'll keep an eye out and post when it is online.
Sweet
It's up!
http://www.teammoto.com.au/may-20th-2012---teammoto-ride-by-the-lake-dem.php
No "bonnies" - they did't have any last two years either.
So, go at 'em guys.
I've picked the Versys and Vstrom for between 9am and 11am.
Michael
Done.
Same times
GSX-R750
VFR800
Hard choice - I went with
Striple
and tossed up between the VFR800 and the GSXR too but went with the viffer
Morning sesh too
Officially booked in for
Gixxer 750 at 9.15
VFR800 at 10.00
Must turn up 1 hour before ride to register and sign forms etc
I better pull my finger out and do my r course
I've got the Versys at 9am and the Vstrom at 9.45. If you hang around after your ride you May get to ride other things as people didn't turn up for their booking.
Where are you leaving from mister and what time?
Quote from: codajastal on April 16, 2012, 08:59:58 PM
Where are you leaving from mister and what time?
Well, being as it is in May I'll be down the coast by then so... need to leave to be there by 8am-ish. The hour earlier thing is just a wish of their's to make sure they have enough time to complete everyone's registration
I think leaving the Coomera BP right on 7am would suffice. Leaving at 6.30am would give us plenty of time to take it more easy and maybe get a coffee somewhere on the way - like a Fernvale Bakery. :thumb:
Michael
Quote from: mister on April 17, 2012, 01:07:38 AM
Quote from: codajastal on April 16, 2012, 08:59:58 PM
Where are you leaving from mister and what time?
Well, being as it is in May I'll be down the coast by then so... need to leave to be there by 8am-ish. The hour earlier thing is just a wish of their's to make sure they have enough time to complete everyone's registration
I think leaving the Coomera BP right on 7am would suffice. Leaving at 6.30am would give us plenty of time to take it more easy and maybe get a coffee somewhere on the way - like a Fernvale Bakery. :thumb:
Michael
Coomera BP?
Is that the one on the left going north?
And will we be travelling the logan or bypassing the tolls.
Oh yea can I come with you on my bike?
Quote from: codajastal on April 17, 2012, 01:17:58 AM
Quote from: mister on April 17, 2012, 01:07:38 AM
Quote from: codajastal on April 16, 2012, 08:59:58 PM
Where are you leaving from mister and what time?
Well, being as it is in May I'll be down the coast by then so... need to leave to be there by 8am-ish. The hour earlier thing is just a wish of their's to make sure they have enough time to complete everyone's registration
I think leaving the Coomera BP right on 7am would suffice. Leaving at 6.30am would give us plenty of time to take it more easy and maybe get a coffee somewhere on the way - like a Fernvale Bakery. :thumb:
Michael
Coomera BP?
Is that the one on the left going north?
And will we be travelling the logan or bypassing the tolls.
Oh yea can I come with you on my bike?
Well... we could ride via Canungra (after meeting at Nerang), Beaudesert, Boonah and into Ipswich before crossing Ippy and heading into Fernvale. Avoid the tolls that way, or via Johnson Rd into Wacol. Plenty of ways to avoid tolls, they just take longer to ride is all.
Michael
any way you wanna go is fine with me. If you wanna go logan thats cool too.
see you there
I can meet ya's at the BP Blacksoil if you like?
Quote from: Twisted on April 17, 2012, 04:33:56 AM
I can meet ya's at the BP Blacksoil if you like?
Sounds good.
Cods, if we leave BP Commera at 6.30 we'll get to the BP Blacksoil somewhere near 7.30. And that gives us good time to get there.
Michael
Quote from: mister on April 17, 2012, 11:39:54 AM
Quote from: Twisted on April 17, 2012, 04:33:56 AM
I can meet ya's at the BP Blacksoil if you like?
Sounds good.
Cods, if we leave BP Commera at 6.30 we'll get to the BP Blacksoil somewhere near 7.30. And that gives us good time to get there.
Michael
Sounds like a plan :thumb:
Dave - Bris nth - 2011 GS500F - Ventura rack + Mistral 47l. (re learning after accident).
Thinking of upgrading to a Bandit 1250S already. :icon_rolleyes:
Would like to take the missus to a rally one weekend. There's a Z9 one at Conondale in March.
Welcome Dave,
Your proposed Upgrade, is this due to wanting to carry around the missus?
What accident did you have? Lerner or Open?
Michael
Welcome
Tks for reply & welcome.
Accident - front tyre puncture - tibial plateau facture. Open lic.
It's more torque that I yearn for. (traffic mgmt). :thumb:
Kind Rgds
Dave
G'day and welcome
Gsers,
I did it... I ordered the Bandit GSF1250 yesterday. 2011 grey, naked non abs. Going from 34.3kw @ 9200rpm & 40nm @ 7400rpm (GS500F) to 72kw @ ........... & 108nm @ 3750rpm (Bandit). The torque runs over a wider range from very low revs. This should be good if I need to get out of the way in a hurry (without changing down - in traffic) The GS500F is good - with a change down in gears though.
I plan to ready my GS500F to sell privately. Roadworthy cert, transfer papers etc over the next couple of weeks.
Here's some insight....
6/11 plated, purchased 24.12.11, grey colour, 4181kms (today), 6mths reg. (3.86l/100kms :whisper: ). 'As new' condition.
It certainly served me as a learn to ride again after my accident. Ideal as a conventional daily commute & cheap to own. :thumb:
Kind Rgds
Dave
*I* found, the seat on the S made me slide forward. Will say this, though, the 1250 bandit makes your gear changes lazy as you can be a couple gears too high and the torque still pulls the bike around the corner.
Good one, Dave. :thumb:
Michael
Quote from: mister on May 17, 2012, 03:43:25 AM
*I* found, the seat on the S made me slide forward.
Read the same thing in a review. Reviewer also said a quick fix for that was to set the rider seat on high, and have the pillion seat on the low setting. Gave a much more flat seating position up front. Not sure which year of 1250 that review was on so don't know if it's still applicable.
(http://i.imgur.com/vigW9l.jpg)
Spotted! About 7pm Tuesday night at QUT Gardens Point! Three faired models in the bike parking spot under the highway :)
I thought it was pretty cool...considering there was total of maybe a dozen bikes there at that point...
Look for the did I see you thread and post this there. Good spotting :thumb:
Oh woops, that's where i meant to post this...fail :|
Gsers,
I wanted to 'put it out there' as there may be a Gser in the market for a near new GStwin.
I've booked in my GS500F for roadworthy cert Thu this week as I plan to sell.
It's a 2011 GS500F in Grey/Black. 4288km on the odometer.
(http://i399.photobucket.com/albums/pp74/trip01_photos/GS500FBlackGrey.png)
Good luck with that :thumb:
Also try the For Sale section. Be prepared for comments about how High Priced it is - even after telling them this is an Australian price.
Good luck with the sale.
Michael
Ventura rack & L brackets for sale - Bris Nth. Please PM.
PM'd, trip01
Sooooooo.....what's happened to all the rides? I haven't done a decent ride in months due to work, moving house, life in general.
Wondered where you got to?
Been having rides without you, Glad youre back :thumb:
Not cool enough for the Gold Coast crew? :flipoff:
excuses excuses :flipoff:
Big news twisted
You moved? Where to?
Slips, has it arrived yet?
Michael
Not yet but soon
Quote from: mister on July 03, 2012, 07:10:11 PM
You moved? Where to?
Slips, has it arrived yet?
Michael
From West Ippy to Raceview. Not far but now I have a lock up garage for my babies. Actually it is just up the road from where you used to live on Robertson Road.
Quote from: slipperymongoose on July 03, 2012, 04:09:11 AM
Big news twisted
You getting a bike? What you finally go for?
slippy bought a beema
Been delayed a week in Melbourne
better for your pocket if all goes well slips
f800r it is. He got the slow white one instead of the fast red one.
You know, Slips, same rules apply... add some stickers and get more hp. A couple red racing stripes and the thing will fly :thumb:
Michael
I'll get Ozzy to do the big bore kit lol.
Oh, so you want an F900 too then cause 800 not fast enough for you :cookoo:
Michael
Lol nah just shaZam! stirring
Hey, you take off your rear shock and replace with the POS one and remove your chain guard too?
Michael
I don't have an oem shock to replace it with, cods is getting my chain gaurd n brace, Aussiechick is getting my Ventura. I still have my .80 sonics and various other bibs and bobs
Don't give them (BMW) anything. They'll be sending it straight to a wholesaler or auction. Might even end up seeing it at All Bikes in Moss St, or Bike Sales in Nerang or who knows.
Michael
Yeah I know that's why I took all the stuff off but no oem shock to replace the r6
I have one on the bike I just bought!!!!!!!!
Yeah would have to take your pivot point too.
whatever makes you happy?
Moneys right it's yours for a swap.
Pick a day and come down for a ride?
Yeah j
WTF?
Yeah ok maybe Sunday or something.
Whenever :thumb:
Sweet.
Hey guys, Im Ant from Mt Gravatt
Just got myself my first bike, 07 GS500, just waiting for it to pass WOVI then ill be out on the roads.
Just dropping in to say Hey!
Hey how's it going im just over the road at Carina welcome to the nut house.
Woohoo welcome to this sad existance of a therapy office. woops wrong forum, Thats right this is the bike forum for the criminally insane and not the other one I post to?
Well welcome anyway.
Hey Ant. Thanks for stopping by.
Michael
So what are you Gold Coasters up to with the V8s on down that way this weekend?
No idea?
Not going anywhere near that stuff. Maybe a nice ride. Gonna come down and visit us Twisted?
G'day ladies and gents,
I haven't got my gs500, but will be getting one next month (if bank a/c permits).
I'm in Annerley!
Welcome ParkerMax or Max Parker?
Dont forget lots of photos when you get your bike. :thumb:
Quote from: ParkerMax on October 20, 2012, 11:36:13 PM
G'day ladies and gents,
I haven't got my gs500, but will be getting one next month (if bank a/c permits).
I'm in Annerley!
PM me if you want to look at a second hand one in good condition and reasonably priced. I am in the Ipswich area.
http://www.sharkleathers.com.au/cart/product-details.php?ProductID=328
Anyone heard much about these leathers? I have a leather jacket and a few pairs of kevlar jeans, but I've been thinking for a while that I need leather pants, and then I thought eff it - I'd only wear them riding on the weekends so why not get a full suit?
Shark Leathers is Gold Coast area. <$400 for a decent looking suit (which I could actually go try on unlike some of the cheaper ones online)...and it would allow me to do track days if I so desire :)
What do you guys reckon? As much as I'd love a $1000+ Alpinestars suit, I'm way too cheap for that!
looks intersting.
The one thing to be careful of, is some of the cheaper suits say "leather", but only part of it is leather. lots of cloth in the mix.
Join the Brissie Rider's Club forum, there was a discussion recently about Shark leathers, mixed bag of responses. overall was do not buy them.
http://forum.brissyridersclub.org
Ricondi leathers are the go.
Twisted, might want to leave a message for Widget on the main page as well. He's spotted one at TopGun so I'd assume is kinda local.
Michael
Quote from: slipperymongoose on October 21, 2012, 04:08:18 PM
Ricondi leathers are the go.
Another Ricondi user! (http://gstwins.com/gsboard/Smileys/New_Smile/thumbup.gif)
I love Ricondi too! Great leathers for Brisbane weather. Brisbane based company too. He's in Sumner's Park.
Currently saving to get the pants.. Soon!
Quote from: ParkerMax on October 22, 2012, 12:20:46 AM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on October 21, 2012, 04:08:18 PM
Ricondi leathers are the go.
Another Ricondi user! (http://gstwins.com/gsboard/Smileys/New_Smile/thumbup.gif)
I love Ricondi too! Great leathers for Brisbane weather. Brisbane based company too. He's in Sumner's Park.
Currently saving to get the pants.. Soon!
This Saturday would be the weekend to go and get a bargain as Speedys is having a dyno day there with a free BBQ and bike wash by bikini girls. They usually have specials on their Ricondi gear.
https://www.facebook.com/events/104392203049179/
Quote from: mister on October 21, 2012, 05:44:21 PM
Twisted, might want to leave a message for Widget on the main page as well. He's spotted one at TopGun so I'd assume is kinda local.
Michael
Hope it is not the one they've been trying to offload that got binned on a test ride.
Quote from: ParkerMax on October 22, 2012, 12:20:46 AM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on October 21, 2012, 04:08:18 PM
Ricondi leathers are the go.
Another Ricondi user! (http://gstwins.com/gsboard/Smileys/New_Smile/thumbup.gif)
I love Ricondi too! Great leathers for Brisbane weather. Brisbane based company too. He's in Sumner's Park.
Currently saving to get the pants.. Soon!
Ive got a jacket n gloves and also wanting the pants too. I've also seen his work on roo leather jackets too, very nice and the fit is good too.
And twisted when we gonna see ya again? we miss ya and the monster.
Quote from: ThatOtherGuy on October 21, 2012, 12:26:28 PM
Join the Brissie Rider's Club forum, there was a discussion recently about Shark leathers, mixed bag of responses. overall was do not buy them.
http://forum.brissyridersclub.org
Thanks for the heads up. Might just hold off and go for some expensive ones...what's so great about Ricondi though guys? To be honest I haven't heard of them...
If I had the $1000 to splash out on leathers, I like the look of the Alpinestars ones! (and they have a good rep as far as I know...)
The gear is pretty good, the bloke is friendly and he helps out ob members, plus his gear is used in australian super bike aaaand world superbike, you'll find alpinestars is a bit more than a grand
Ricondi is a Brisbanite :thumb:
Quote from: slipperymongoose on October 23, 2012, 01:17:00 PM
The gear is pretty good, the bloke is friendly and he helps out ob members, plus his gear is used in australian super bike aaaand world superbike, you'll find alpinestars is a bit more than a grand
Not online haha American exchange rate provides some good buys online....of course I'd have to go try them on here first but a grand buys a lot more from overseas! Including the ridiculous postage charges....
Just checked out the Ricondi suit - looks nice but I don't see a women's suit! I don't think a lot of companies do leather 1pc suits for the ladies :(
If ya give him a call im sure something can be sorted. Yeah only the big expensive brands do women's specialty suits, but I thought chicks like wearing guy clothes. You girls are always stealing our shirts
Hahaha I have been known to steal guys shirts every now and then but there's a difference between looking cute in a guy's shirt and just looking like you have the body of a guy :|
I think what AussieChick is tryin to say Slips is ....Don't worry if YOU don't look cute in your shirts ... I'm sure no one thinks you have the body of a guy mate! Those other 2 reprobates will still ride with ya anyway! :flipoff:
Yea we dont care if you look like a guy as long as we are riding. :thumb:
Quote from: Janx101 on October 31, 2012, 02:02:19 AM
I think what AussieChick is tryin to say Slips is ....Don't worry if YOU don't look cute in your shirts ... I'm sure no one thinks you have the body of a guy mate! Those other 2 reprobates will still ride with ya anyway! :flipoff:
Oh you funny little fucker aren't ya? And I think I'm damn sexy rocking my singlet n footy shorts.
Little?! .. Yeah righto :icon_rolleyes:
What no double plugga thongs with that outfit?
You only a wannabe Bogan! :flipoff:
Yep I admit it I'm a yuppie
Back to earlier brief discussion on suits, ended up picking up a nice looking 2pc Alpinestars suit online from America for a grand total of ~$450 (half price over there, plus benefit of exchange rate, even with $60 shipping charge). So keen for it to arrive :D
Great stuff cant wait to see how it goes. :thumb:
Quote from: slipperymongoose on November 11, 2012, 05:20:14 AM
Great stuff cant wait to see how it goes. :thumb:
Bit scared about the fit...I tried to measure myself as best I could but I probably should have gone into a bike shop and tried a similar one on...oh well, should make my money back easy if I sell it here...
I went n found a pair of leather pants and hi side at acacia ridge n yeah should be good. I tried a pair of ricondi ones and they were too tight in the legs and too loose for my waist/arse. Go figure.
Hahaha are you sure they were mens pants? :P
here i was having a civilized adult conversation and I get the piss taken outa me lol :2guns: :2guns: :2guns:. No I have never worn chick clothes ever I have never needed to show off my skinnyness lol. They were fully weird hey but tried on another pair and they was perfect so yeah lol.
Haha I can be immature at times too :P
It could just mean you have really muscular calves and thighs :thumb:
Quote from: AussieChick on November 11, 2012, 06:03:21 AM
It could just mean you have really muscular calves and thighs :thumb:
Yes thats exactly what it is. :D
....you just need to work out your ass muscles some more hahaha
My ass is perfect just as it is, it doesnt need any additional work whatsoever.
Haha I can't say I can visualise your ass right now but whatever you say!
yes believe what I say and take it as gospel.
hey AussieChick you gt a website for those leathers?
Sure do!
http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/
There's a "closeouts" section with SOME pretty heavily discounted stuff, but not a lot of sizes in anything...like the suit I got was only in my size and it's gone off the site now so I'm assuming it was the last one.
Good luck though :thumb:
Cheers, I don't always buy, but I collect lists off online stores for when I want to.
Boy, I sure hope the Ricondi pants fit me when I go and buy a pair.
Where did you try them on Mongoose?
Hi side leathers
This Australian forum (or the Brisbane one at least!) needs to be more active! Considering how many GSs I see around the place, there's so little activity here!
So...how did all you Brisbane-ites fare after the weird intermittent storm periods this weekend?
I for one, have puddles of dirty water in the empty dirt storage space under/at the back my town house :S
well I didn't ride the GS500, its a weekday commuting bike, its also on blocks at the moment waiting for a chain. Bandit got a good run in the storms through the "Sunshine" Coast hinterland.
Yeah I backed my car into my garage when I heard there was hail. Lawn is nice n green, now wish it was emo and cut itself
I used to cut my item lawn, but now I can't be stuffed. Call the lawn guy.
What is it with just calling the guy? I can understand calling the leckies or something but geez it's grass and excercise
some of us are not allowed to cut our grass. I have all the tools just not allowed as it aggravates my back injury. wish I could for the exercise, could do with it.
Quote from: slipperymongoose on November 18, 2012, 04:26:27 PM
What is it with just calling the guy? I can understand calling the leckies or something but geez it's grass and excercise
A busy man delegates. You are obviously not a busy man.
Michael
Nope can't have a busy complicated life too stressful
Quote from: slipperymongoose on November 19, 2012, 03:50:22 AM
Nope can't have a busy complicated life too stressful
Busy and Complicated are no synonymous.
In my world which is the only one they are lol.
Quote from: slipperymongoose on November 18, 2012, 04:26:27 PM
What is it with just calling the guy? I can understand calling the leckies or something but geez it's grass and excercise
I cleverly have no grass hahaha one of the benefits of living in a town house...and soon I'll have no trees (and therefore no more 5am bird noise!) because I'll be cutting down 3 decent sized ones over the summer. I'm a very "concrete backyard" kind of person........
Hey all, just joined and yep I'm in Brissie :thumb:
I'm actually on an '82 GS450 rather than a 500, but pretty much the same thing right?
I was out with a few guys from the GS Resources and Katana Australia forums on Sunday... Samford, Dayboro, Woodford, Maleny, Mapleton etc. Was a great ride except for the hail over Mt Mee on the way back... three different lots and it don't tickle!
Quote from: peteGS on November 21, 2012, 05:04:46 AM
Hey all, just joined and yep I'm in Brissie :thumb:
I'm actually on an '82 GS450 rather than a 500, but pretty much the same thing right?
I was out with a few guys from the GS Resources and Katana Australia forums on Sunday... Samford, Dayboro, Woodford, Maleny, Mapleton etc. Was a great ride except for the hail over Mt Mee on the way back... three different lots and it don't tickle!
You've got balls to head out in that weather! Call me soft but grey skies will call of any ride for me...crashed in the rain before and wouldn't chance wrecking another bike riding in the rain!
I'm on the northside at Arana Hills so I like heading out Samford/Dayboro way up to Mt Mee etc :D
Welcome pete :thumb:
Where about in brissy are ya? I'm gc as well as cods, slips is near carindale.
Michael
Quote from: peteGS on November 21, 2012, 05:04:46 AM
Hey all, just joined and yep I'm in Brissie :thumb:
I'm actually on an '82 GS450 rather than a 500, but pretty much the same thing right?
I was out with a few guys from the GS Resources and Katana Australia forums on Sunday... Samford, Dayboro, Woodford, Maleny, Mapleton etc. Was a great ride except for the hail over Mt Mee on the way back... three different lots and it don't tickle!
I was out too in that on the Bandit and got hailed on in Mapleton. There were five of us pushing through it. I heard there was a Katana day going on, was hoping to come across you guys.
If you're interested you should look at joining the Brissy Riders Club forum (http://forum.brissyridersclub.org), lots of rides organised through there. I'm doing a similar ride weekend in early December.
Aussie Chick, I'm in Albany Creek, if you see a naked GS500 around on weekdays in yellow, could be me, weekends its the black Bandit.
Cheers for the welcome guys (and gal ;))!
AussieChick: Until December last year I'd been off two wheels for nearly ten years, so I'm taking every chance I can get for a ride now. Dual sport tyres help somewhat in the rain but I just take it real easy... then again I'm not all that quick in the dry either... hahaha
You share the same postcode as me and two of the guys over on the GS Resources too... I'm in Keperra. Don't get out on the weekends as much as I'd like unfortunately...
Michael: Good to know where people are, I haven't been Tamborine way for many years so need to get down there and Canungra etc. at some point.
ThatOtherGuy: Weather was perfect when we were in Mapleton... Clear Mountain Rd was not clear in the morning either... haha
I washed, polished, and waxed the 450 on Saturday... yeah that was a waste of time! There sure was a Katana ride going on, although we only ended up with one for the whole distance. Three started the day, one with no wet weather gear, and the other guy's wife had a baby the night before so had to disappear at Woodford.
I'm a little tapped out on time at the moment but will check into the Brissy riders club.
If you guys like I will let you know of GS Resources/Kat forum rides coming up too, might be doing one over Chrissy.
Here's my 450 after its clean on Saturday so you know who to look out for:
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/starpoint73/GS450/Finished/2012111701.jpg)
G'day Pete nice ride. If I see ya out n about ill say g'day
Quote from: peteGS on November 21, 2012, 12:45:14 PM
Here's my 450 after its clean on Saturday so you know who to look out for:
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/starpoint73/GS450/Finished/2012111701.jpg)
Npw that is a VERY NICE ride Pete.
Oh and welcome :thumb:
Brissy Riders. Yeah, I'm a member. Haven't been on a ride with them yet though. Almost every ride it seems, someone crashes. :dunno_black:
I ride with my fellow "crew" so no real Need to go with them.
Michael
Cheers guys, rebuilt it with a few mods over a few years, very happy with the result!
Unfortunately it's not so clean and shiny after Sunday's ride...
Quote from: mister on November 22, 2012, 04:54:36 AM
Brissy Riders. Yeah, I'm a member. Haven't been on a ride with them yet though. Almost every ride it seems, someone crashes. :dunno_black:
I ride with my fellow "crew" so no real Need to go with them.
Michael
I hear ya', one reason I tend to avoid Nebo/Glorious is the nutters there who want to pass you on blind corners because you haven't got your knee down... I like riding at my pace...
If I ride with anyone, I tend to ride with the fellas I've met on the GS Resources and Katana Forums as mostly they're my speed or only a little quicker and of course are all on GS' or GSX's. I'm the only little twin but I don't mind, they only lose me in the straights usually :)
I don't tolerate stupid stuff on rides I organise, sure sometimes we like to have a bit of fun, but only if all parties are up to it and most importantly, it is safe. I hear you about Nebo/Glorious though, seen some really dumb stuff up there.
Quote from: peteGS on November 22, 2012, 05:03:34 AM
I hear ya', one reason I tend to avoid Nebo/Glorious is the nutters there who want to pass you on blind corners because you haven't got your knee down... I like riding at my pace...
That's EXACTLY how I crashed on Nebo......f%$king @$$hole.
Quote from: ThatOtherGuy on November 22, 2012, 05:08:31 AM
I don't tolerate stupid stuff on rides I organise, sure sometimes we like to have a bit of fun, but only if all parties are up to it and most importantly, it is safe. I hear you about Nebo/Glorious though, seen some really dumb stuff up there.
Good call, so far I've organised a few for the GSR and Kat folks and so far so good, those who want to go for a blast get to the front and go then wait at the next turn. Mind you, I'm typically one of the younger ones there too... we seem to be a more... "mature" bunch shall I say? Hahaha
Quote from: AussieChick on November 22, 2012, 05:10:28 AM
That's EXACTLY how I crashed on Nebo......f%$king @$$hole.
I prefer Nebo to Glorious, less crap all over the roads... but I really only like it up there when it's on my way back from going around Somerset through my favourite curves just before the little town over there :)
Ah, splityard creek. Nice :thumb:
Best part of glorious is.... the lead up to it from Fernvale side before you start the climb. The mountain itself is meh. I'd rather do Mt Lindesay.
You can't really enjoy yourself cause u know at some point you will encounter police.
Can only agree on both accounts guys!
Settlement Rd is usually my fun on the way home from work... but yesterday that turned to shite... knocked over by a young fella in a ute that didn't see me, bugger! Not too much damage and I'm ok, but it busted the brand new baking tray I was bringing home to make a cheesecake!
Straightened the forks in the triple clamps last night, I think the front end is ok, but a dent in the header is a bugger... I should've known it was going to happen as the traffic was banking up when it never does there... I did back off but obviously not enough. 100% his fault for changing lanes on top of me but I still could've prevented it... he'll have some bills to pay now!
Fuk, Pete. Glad you're ok.
Good to hear you're okay. What was the issue there, I was there yesterday also, rare occasion for me, seeing another rider in Upper Kedron about some leathers and couldn't believe the traffic. They were diverting at the cop shop which suited me as I was going that way anyway so never actually saw the cause of the issue.
Got the leathers, fit like they were made for me, RST RIFT jacket and pants, barely used $200 the lot. Couldn't get teh $$ out fast enough
Cheers guys, took her for a run around the long block today and everything seems straight with the front end and the gear shift adjustment seems to be all good.
He owes me for hand guards, saddlebags, the baking tray that was in the saddlebag, and whatever will need to be done for the pipe.
Not sure what was going on with Settlement Rd though, although my wife did mention she heard something about an accident in Ferny Grove...
My only issue is going to be if I have to be without the bike to get the header sorted... I really don't wanna be without it, especially this time of year! I'm guessing any work is going to be backed up and delayed as everyone will be trying to get stuff done before Christmas...
Oh, and good score on the leathers! $200??!! that's a steal!
Yep, I was looking down the barrel of about $1,000 for decent set of leathers. Tried them yesterday, broken in is good. :icon_mrgreen:
Yeah they ain't cheap! I'm happy in my Draggin's and jacket and after Friday I'm glad I stick with them... not a scratch on anything except a couple of minor ones on the helmet, and while I have some bruises and a very small material burn on my left knee from the Draggin's sliding across the skin, I came out just fine.
And the best thing is that the cheesecake was almost a success... just didn't let it set in the fridge quite long enough but it tasted good :) The rest will be even better tomorrow night after a whole day to set ;)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/starpoint73/General/Cheesecake.jpg)
Will be doing a run up Mount Glorious tomorrow morning if anyone is keen for a ride. Should be quite being a Friday.
Quote from: Twisted on December 27, 2012, 05:10:09 AM
Will be doing a run up Mount Glorious tomorrow morning if anyone is keen for a ride. Should be quite being a Friday.
Mt G Brekky run? Got a time in mind?
Michael
Around 8ish at BP Blacksoil sound reasonable?
Bugger, tomorrow's a no go for me... will be out somewhere on Saturday though...
I'll text you in the morning...
Hi. Know this is a long shot but anyone in the brissy area with a welder and probably a bunnings close by? On the tail end of a trip and my crappy Ventura rack broke. Thinking solid steel in the tube and weld together. Currently in miles. Any other useful solution s appreciated. Thanks in advance
sleeving it internally or externally with tubing would be stronger than using a rod.
Thanks. Someone else suggested something similar. I will try tomorrow or try to find another rack in brisbane. Dam you warego highway(however its spelt)
Quote from: dread_au on January 06, 2013, 05:05:47 AM
Dam you warego highway(however its spelt)
It's.... damn
Hope this helps :icon_mrgreen:
BTW, can't you just use more tie downs to secure the bags to the rear seat?
Michael
One thing from owning a GS is - Carry a sh1t load of zipties.
Quote from: Twisted on January 06, 2013, 10:16:35 PM
One thing from owning a GS is - Carry a sh1t load of zipties.
I dont carry a shitload of zipties? Am I doing something wrong? :icon_lol:
Yes
No, I carry enough for everyone :thumb:
I carry the manliest ones
I used a shaZam! load of bungee cords instead. I carry zip ties as well as gaffer tape. Brendale metal fabrication welded it all up for $20. Pretty awesome. On way back to Sydney now. Might catch you brisbanites next time I am up there.
I saw this sad sight today up the mountain. Saw the owner. A few hours later. A nice young guy who thought he would try a twilight ride after work. Not the greatest idea. But we all learn. Says he lurks here so i told him to join up. Result of the stack was a low side coming in to hot into one of the downhill bends. Been there, done that. Scratched clutch cover, bent clutch lever and handlebars
(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff62/icecreamhands/26699CCF-0D69-4892-8314-D663AC13E73F-16887-000024C0E62A9CD4.jpg)
Poor bike
Quote from: Twisted on January 08, 2013, 04:17:17 AM
I saw this sad sight today up the mountain. Saw the owner. A few hours later. A nice young guy who thought he would try a twilight ride after work. Not the greatest idea. But we all learn. Says he lurks here so i told him to join up. Result of the stack was a low side coming in to hot into one of the downhill bends. Been there, done that. Scratched clutch cover, bent clutch lever and handlebars
(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff62/icecreamhands/26699CCF-0D69-4892-8314-D663AC13E73F-16887-000024C0E62A9CD4.jpg)
Ouch!
Looks like an 09.
So, the police tape put there by the police - ior something he carries around, just in case, and which discourages other people from maybe taking the bike during the night.?
Might have the steering lock on
So, a would be thief would ignore the police tape but be foiled by the cheap easily-broken steering lock? Yup, could happen.
Hey u saw the article to the thief it's one more thing to do to get at the bike. Might delay him long enough that a car or bike comes along and rattles him enough to give up
Yep, on a mountain in the middle of nowhere when noone is coming. he could take that bike in broad daylight and noone would bat an eyelid. They'd just thing it was the owner coming to pick it up.
Johan from Kangaroo Point. Yellow '05 GS which many of you have already seen in other places (and I'm on my mobile so too much hassle right now for pics).
First post to GStwins after my account finally got activated (mods were on holiday). Thanks to codajastal for hurrying them up! :)
Quote from: boobooliboo on January 08, 2013, 05:18:22 AM
Johan from Kangaroo Point. Yellow '05 GS which many of you have already seen in other places (and I'm on my mobile so too much hassle right now for pics).
First post to GStwins after my account finally got activated (mods were on holiday). Thanks to codajastal for hurrying them up! :)
:woohoo: Glad you finally made it and you are welcome Johan.. Good to see you :cheers:
Welcome Johan, think I saw you join Oz Bikers just after me the other day?
Quote from: mister on January 08, 2013, 04:29:29 AM
Quote from: Twisted on January 08, 2013, 04:17:17 AM
I saw this sad sight today up the mountain. Saw the owner. A few hours later. A nice young guy who thought he would try a twilight ride after work. Not the greatest idea. But we all learn. Says he lurks here so i told him to join up. Result of the stack was a low side coming in to hot into one of the downhill bends. Been there, done that. Scratched clutch cover, bent clutch lever and handlebars
(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff62/icecreamhands/26699CCF-0D69-4892-8314-D663AC13E73F-16887-000024C0E62A9CD4.jpg)
Ouch!
Looks like an 09.
So, the police tape put there by the police - ior something he carries around, just in case, and which discourages other people from maybe taking the bike during the night.?
I'm pretty sure the police put the tape on to stop people calling up about a crashed abandoned bike on the side of the road. It's like telling people yeh we know about it don't worry.
I've seen a lot of smashed up vehicles on the side of the road lately with "Police Aware" on a sign on the windscreen, probably the same deal.
I'd never even contemplate a twilight ride up the mountain, way too many idiots, too much wildlife, and nowhere near enough visibility for that! Poor bugger, hope he's alright!
Quote from: peteGS on January 08, 2013, 05:41:12 AM
Welcome Johan, think I saw you join Oz Bikers just after me the other day?
Yep that's me, making my way through all the local communities haha!
Another Brisbane-ite - at Westlake. Just got a new GS500. Daily work commute is to Samford Valley via back of Mt Cootha, Settlement Rd, Ferny Grove. Lovin the new bike. Have a KLR650 for sale - wasn't using it off-road at all.
G'day n welcome :woohoo:
Welcome AllenK. Enjoy your time here at the Asylum :icon_mrgreen:
Welcome Alex, I was after a KLX650 but alas it was for a swap on a GS500 which you now have :icon_rolleyes:
Just for interest sake what year and price is it?
Welcome to the new guys :thumb:
Welcome newbies :D well newbie Allenk and Johan who I've already internet-met!
Welcome Allen, that's a nice commute!
Yes, it is a nice commute. Out of the main traffic (once I get across Centenary Bridge and onto Moggill Rd). A few alternatives too if I get bored (Waterworks Rd, Bardon, Samford Rd, Mitchelton, etc). The 6 speedbumps on Gap Creek Rd are a pain in the A - when I started the daily commute 2 years ago they were much flatter - pity someone decided they weren't effective like that! Went home via Mt G, Somerset Dam, Fernvale earlier this week.
Geez it's a hard life for some! Hahaha kiddin'... I'm just jealous!
Commute for me is Samford Rd in the mornings then down through Enoggera and the Grange, home is via Waterworks Rd with one tiny little section of fun up Settlement Rd which is normally spoilt by some knob sitting in the right hand lane doing 40kph...
I've only done Gap Creek Rd 3 times, and only once on a bike on the way back from the Australian Motorcycle Museum, and yeah those speed bumps are ridiculous... as are the "traffic calming" bits and pieces...
Ahhh I know all these areas :icon_mrgreen: go Northsiders!
Gap Creek Road is heaps fun! I used to head into uni a lot on the weekends then pick random roads to come home via to treat myself in the late afternoon, and that was a fun one....might head that way this weekend! Didn't go for a ride last weekend :(
Bunya and Clear Mountain Rds are much more fun AussieChick :thumb:
They are pretty good...never really on the way home from where I am though...
I think I'm going to open up google maps and pick some fun looking roads to ride this weekend!
Yes they're more on the way somewhere else... see if you can figure out Campbells Pocket Rd from Oakey Flat Rd.
The Kat guys have taken me through there a couple of times but I don't know it well enough to take myself through there yet and I haven't had the time to go out and figure it out either...
Quote from: AussieChick on January 10, 2013, 04:41:03 AM
Ahhh I know all these areas :icon_mrgreen: go Northsiders!
Me too, used to live in Enoggera!
Where are you now Johan? Northside is the best side :thumb:
And I know because I grew up on the south side... :whisper:
Pete, I'm not a violent man, but you keep up that northside v southside bs and I'll fuking glass ya, fair enough? We havre a nice little aussie thing here, but north v south is worse than religion and politics. It's worse than which oil is best. It's worse than bmw riders - yeah I know, it is That bad.
Compare holden and ford, four and twenty vs sergeant, fountain sauce against heinz or rosella. argue about yatala pies bring the best or not. Just leave the north/sourth stuff alone.
P.S. Gold Coast is best :thumb: :icon_mrgreen:
Quote from: mister on January 11, 2013, 03:13:01 PM
Pete, I'm not a violent man, but you keep up that northside v southside bs and I'll fuking glass ya, fair enough? We havre a nice little aussie thing here, but north v south is worse than religion and politics. It's worse than which oil is best. It's worse than bmw riders - yeah I know, it is That bad.
Compare holden and ford, four and twenty vs sergeant, fountain sauce against heinz or rosella. argue about yatala pies bring the best or not. Just leave the north/sourth stuff alone.
P.S. Gold Coast is best :thumb: :icon_mrgreen:
LMFAO :icon_lol:
Quote from: mister on January 11, 2013, 03:13:01 PM
Pete, I'm not a violent man, but you keep up that northside v southside bs and I'll fuking glass ya, fair enough? We havre a nice little aussie thing here, but north v south is worse than religion and politics. It's worse than which oil is best. It's worse than bmw riders - yeah I know, it is That bad.
Compare holden and ford, four and twenty vs sergeant, fountain sauce against heinz or rosella. argue about yatala pies bring the best or not. Just leave the north/sourth stuff alone.
P.S. Gold Coast is best :thumb: :icon_mrgreen:
Why so violent about the north/south side argument? Are we not entitled to express our love for our own sides of town? I don't like to actually argue about which side is better (because I don't care, and because everyone favours different things about the area they live in), I've just always joked about the superiority of my side of town and it's never been a problem with anyone else...like it's nothing personal...
I don't consider GC to be southside anyway, so I should only be offending Slips haha :flipoff:
Quote from: AussieChick on January 12, 2013, 12:09:57 AM
Quote from: mister on January 11, 2013, 03:13:01 PM
Pete, I'm not a violent man, but you keep up that northside v southside bs and I'll fuking glass ya, fair enough? We havre a nice little aussie thing here, but north v south is worse than religion and politics. It's worse than which oil is best. It's worse than bmw riders - yeah I know, it is That bad.
Compare holden and ford, four and twenty vs sergeant, fountain sauce against heinz or rosella. argue about yatala pies bring the best or not. Just leave the north/sourth stuff alone.
P.S. Gold Coast is best :thumb: :icon_mrgreen:
Why so violent about the north/south side argument? Are we not entitled to express our love for our own sides of town? I don't like to actually argue about which side is better (because I don't care, and because everyone favours different things about the area they live in), I've just always joked about the superiority of my side of town and it's never been a problem with anyone else...like it's nothing personal...
I don't consider GC to be southside anyway, so I should only be offending Slips haha :flipoff:
In case you missed it.............That was humour :icon_lol:
I feel like it was humour with a strong touch of seriousness....
Don't mess with west Ipswich you three
Humour. you haven't seen me serious.
Oh yeah, go the switch :cookoo:
Hey u lived there too
Well, your sarcasm/humour is the least obvious I've come across then Mister because you always seem so serious on here.........
Westsyde for lyfe :2guns:
Quote from: AussieChick on January 12, 2013, 01:58:43 AM
Well, your sarcasm/humour is the least obvious I've come across then Mister because you always seem so serious on here.........
You should see him when he rides. He karate chops little birds in mid flight if they cross his path. Seen it with my own eyes!
Twisted :o well my secret's out, damn.
Animal murderer
Quote from: peteGS on January 11, 2013, 02:22:52 PM
Where are you now Johan? Northside is the best side :thumb:
And I know because I grew up on the south side... :whisper:
Kangaroo Point at the moment, enjoying being nice and central :)
Quote from: boobooliboo on January 12, 2013, 03:02:59 AM
Quote from: peteGS on January 11, 2013, 02:22:52 PM
Where are you now Johan? Northside is the best side :thumb:
And I know because I grew up on the south side... :whisper:
Kangaroo Point at the moment, enjoying being nice and central :)
Central? Well now you've gone and done it. :mad:
Someone give me a bird I can karate chop to death.....
Find your own bird to murder
Quote from: mister on January 12, 2013, 04:14:36 AM
Quote from: boobooliboo on January 12, 2013, 03:02:59 AM
Quote from: peteGS on January 11, 2013, 02:22:52 PM
Where are you now Johan? Northside is the best side :thumb:
And I know because I grew up on the south side... :whisper:
Kangaroo Point at the moment, enjoying being nice and central :)
Central? Well now you've gone and done it. :mad:
Someone give me a bird I can karate chop to death.....
As long as it's a magpie I'm all for animal homicide.
Hahahahaha oh geez what did I start!!!??? :oops:
As for north/south... Gold Coast isn't Brissie so isn't south :thumb:
As for Ipswich... now there's a whole other story altogether that I ain't touching... but it's also not Brissie so isn't west ;)
Southside / Westside - just saying :thumb:
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UtxiEbJ-9sc/UPHjPP0ZaPI/AAAAAAAABRs/Bq_TpQI_x8I/s640/MountainCafe.jpg)
Not quite as nice as the view from the Pitstop cafe on Mt Mee, imo. I'd put up a picture if I wasn't suffering from some serious heat-induced laziness today.....
I think most Australians are
Nice and cool down here all day ... And now a nice thunderstorm followed by couple hours drizzle .... Quite comfy! :thumb:
Quote from: AussieChick on January 12, 2013, 09:20:43 PM
Not quite as nice as the view from the Pitstop cafe on Mt Mee, imo. I'd put up a picture if I wasn't suffering from some serious heat-induced laziness today.....
Pic doesn't do it justic. Come along a QMF ride and see it with your eyes Then make a judgement.
I spent yesterday morning melting while assembling Ikea furniture... then the avo in the pool and spa with icy cold beer... then scotch and pepsi max... then a sleepless night tossing and turning coz it was too damn hot to sleep!
Anyway, AussieChick I'll save you the effort, here's some pic's I took a while back at the Pitstop cafe on Mt Mee:
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(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/starpoint73/Ride%20Photos/20120922%20-%20Kats%20and%20GSXs/2012092216_zpsd7e6e727.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/starpoint73/Ride%20Photos/20120922%20-%20Kats%20and%20GSXs/2012092218_zpsc5301dae.jpg)
And of course best visited on Suzukis...
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/starpoint73/Ride%20Photos/20120922%20-%20Kats%20and%20GSXs/2012092213_zps6ab92af9.jpg)
I really would like to get out on a QMF ride though, the falls look quite spectacular!
Quote from: mister on January 13, 2013, 01:18:33 AM
Quote from: AussieChick on January 12, 2013, 09:20:43 PM
Not quite as nice as the view from the Pitstop cafe on Mt Mee, imo. I'd put up a picture if I wasn't suffering from some serious heat-induced laziness today.....
Pic doesn't do it justic. Come along a QMF ride and see it with your eyes Then make a judgement.
I was making my judgement based on comparing pictures, because pictures usually don't do anything justice....
I would love come along one day though! I need to ride more.
By the way you lot... the GSR and Kat forums are going to have set ride dates for big day rides from now on... first Saturday in Autumn and Spring (March/September) and first Sunday in Winter and Summer (June/December).
GS Twins riders are officially welcome to join in as participants...
Typically it'll be a 7am meet for 7:30am departure, but the very first one will be Saturday March 2nd and will be a 6am meet for 6:30am departure at the Shell servo at Rocklea, corner Granard and Beatty Rds.
That one will be an odd day out because we'll be joining with the Katana Australia State of Origin meet's first leg of their journey to Armidale. For those like me that can't make the whole weekend we'll be joining for the first leg which will stop in Ballina, and then be taking some twisties back to Brisbane. At least I hope to be there anyway...
Anyone keen to either ride with the guys to Ballina or meet up with me down there and show me some fun twisties back through the hinterland etc.? Surely Cods and Mister will be into that! Might be more than me coming back but not sure yet.
March 2nd is a bit far off forme to commit at the mo.
No worries mate, will stick a reminder in closer to the day. These dates are set now for GSR and Kat rides too, first Saturday March/September, first Sunday June/December.
think I already have other plans so cannot make it. ;)
Just coz you're gonna be lyin' around all day resting? Lame excuse :icon_razz:
Seriously, that's one huge bummer and I'm hopeful you can make one of the other ones instead later in the year :thumb:
Went for a ride up Glorious today. As I was heading up the mountain I was passed in the opposite direction by a group of cruisers. A few seconds later a guy with hardly any gear on a Huyabusa passed me and I remember thinking " Geesh... Hope you don't come off buddy" I get to the lookout turn around and head down again. As I round the bend just before the Cedar Flats I see the hayabusa, one of the cruisers and the riders on the road. Apparently the busa rider collected the cruiser through a sharp bend. So yeh... Gear up and take care out there. Also about half way up the mountain where the 20km signed corners are there is an oil spill and gravel on one of the bends heading down. It's visible so if you're heading down be careful.
I try not to go up Nebo/Glorious too often, too much shaZam! like that going on. Hope he's ok regardless, but I wish people would gear up!
Working stupid o'clock Tuesday morning so I'm hoping for a snooze after work and then try to get out for a ride if this nice weather keeps up... not sure where to yet but see what happens... knowing my luck it'll be pouring with rain...
Glorious/Nebo is perfect to do on weekdays when all the dickheads and Sunday drivers are at work. I got tomorrow off so I'll probably do a run up there tomorrow. It's a pity it's the only decent place to ride close by where I don't have to ride for an hour to get there.
Yes, true... weekdays aren't bad up there but I don't get to do too many weekday rides. Having said that I might be doing one tomorrow. Whereabouts are you? I've got some fun roads near me that are much closer than Nebo/Glorious, heading north from Keperra towards Strathpine etc.
Also, the run in March has had a slight route change, now heading to Rathdowney, then Kyogle and Casino.
That is so annoying. Minding your own business and some other fuktard headless you out :mad:
I'm in Ipswich. Only 30 mins from Nebo/glorious from either end.
Aaaah got ya'. That makes places like Bunya Rd and Clear Mountain Rd quite a trek...
Did Nebo and the beginning of Glorious just past the cafe and back today, not too much traffic except for one wanker in one of those little Mercedes pieces of crap that wouldn't even do 60 in a straight line let alone get near the speed limit... I pulled over and gave them a big head start and still caught up with them before too long... why do these idiots drive up there? :dunno_black:
The way back was much clearer, only one slow poke but there was a legal overtaking opportunity and I took it...
Most drivers will pull to the side and get out of your way up there. Some just drive with their heads up their ass. It's best to do what you did and pull up and let them get ahead.
Yeah I've done a couple of mid week rides up there and this was the only time not one single driver let me pass... The ones that really annoy me are those in expensive pretend four wheel drives who think they can actually drive them and corner in them... :cookoo:
Anyway enough of a rant... was generally a nice run regardless :)
I'll have to spend some time and do some video editing and get some up...
And I nearly forgot! March 2 is a definite goer for anyone who's keen.
6am meet up at the Shell servo corner Granard and Beatty Rd's Rocklea.
6:30am departure for Rathdowney, 15 minute stop there from 7:30 - 7:45 and onwards to Casino via Kyogle. Expect to be in Casino at 8:55.
That's the point where the Kat guys will continue on to their State of Origin meet up in Armidale and I'll be looking for some fun twisty ways back to Brissie.
If anyone's coming from the north side here we can meet up for the ride to Rocklea too...
All bikes welcome?
Well... it's the first two legs of the Katana Australia State of Origin meet up which is combining with the GS Resources run... but I know for a fact one Harley is coming along (his Katana isn't on the road yet) so if you rock up on the Duc I don't think anyone will complain... just make sure to ogle the Katanas and you'll fit right in ;)
One of the guys has a Pantah actually and he rode it with us to the Laverda Concourse this year instead of his Kat...
G'day all, I know That Other Guy from another site. Here's my bike and I
(http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/75240_378529885576406_414784188_n.jpg)
Are yeah I saw that on s'up nice ill look out on the next ride for ya
I had a bit of a fall on that ride going around one of those damn 20s corners down Tamborine Mountain :icon_neutral: Landed left side on the soft grass, some minor scratches, had to tighten the handlebars with an allen key, then rode the rest of the ride. Turned out to be a great day. :)
G'day Azza - curious, which site do you know That Other Guy from?
I recently registered with Brissy Riders Club and I noticed he's on there too....not a huge fan of that forum so far though...
That's the one AussieChick, give it a chance.. It's alot better when the weather is fine, always alot of rides going on all throughout the week day and night ;)
Welcome Azza. I'm on Brissy Riders Club as well but pretty new there, haven't joined anyone for any rides yet.
However you're more than welcome to join the GS Resources and Katana Australia forum's joint run on March 2nd, details a little earlier in this thread.
Haha it's not bad, I just find the red on black really irritating to read/navigate, and the forum just doens't look as useable as this one does :thumb:
I'm interested to attend some rides though and see what the people are like :) possibly even some of the girls only rides, but I have a feeling it's going to be middle-aged women only......
How many forums are you on, Pete? Two was enough for me...having joined BRC, I think I'll struggle lol (considering I still use Facebook a lot too...)
Eerrrr... yeah I'm on too many... and it's too hard to keep up with them sometimes if there's lots going on...
The GS Resources (gets real busy at times), Katana Australia (not too busy), Do the Ton (way too busy, very rarely look at new stuff), here, Oz Bikers (not too busy), Brissy Riders Club (not too busy), and a bicycle one, plus two Yahoo Groups... one for bicycles and one for old Ducati's.
Probably seems odd I'm on bicycle related stuff but it's only for the little Ducati project I've got going that mounts on a bicycle... in my case an old Malvern Star. I'll ditch the forum and group once the restore is done as I have no interest in donning lycra pants... and I wouldn't inflict that vision on anyone...
Hahaha holy crap....my Facebook alone is probably too much to keep up with....it's cool though having different little circles of online friends which you live close enough to and share common interests! I need to get out riding more though, so among these three forums I think I should always have a ride option for whenever I'm free on the weekend :thumb:
I ain't on Facebook so no dramas there, just wish I had more time to ride on the weekends! Oh well, that's life right? haha
Having said that it's looking likely I'll get out next Saturday with the Kat boys and so far the forecast is mostly sunny :thumb:
Probably a good thing....if Facebook could tell me exactly how many hours I've been logged on over the past 4-5 years since I signed up, I wouldn't want to know :icon_confused: all part of my generation I guess though, to have this social networking reliance...
Yeah it looks that way :D can't be any worse then this weekend anyway. I'll definitely head out for a ride next weekend! I'll assess my options later in the week lol
Quote from: peteGS on January 27, 2013, 04:27:18 AM
Welcome Azza. I'm on Brissy Riders Club as well but pretty new there, haven't joined anyone for any rides yet.
However you're more than welcome to join the GS Resources and Katana Australia forum's joint run on March 2nd, details a little earlier in this thread.
I wish I could but I'm unavailable for rides on Saturdays mate.
Quote from: AussieChick on January 27, 2013, 04:42:17 AM
Probably a good thing....if Facebook could tell me exactly how many hours I've been logged on over the past 4-5 years since I signed up, I wouldn't want to know :icon_confused: all part of my generation I guess though, to have this social networking reliance...
Yeah it looks that way :D can't be any worse then this weekend anyway. I'll definitely head out for a ride next weekend! I'll assess my options later in the week lol
Yeah there's too many people at work seem to just be on there all day... no idea how they get any work done :dunno_black:
Not saying you're like that though, like you say it's the whole generation thing... I don't get it... haha... then again look how much time I spend on forums... :cookoo:
Will let you know if I'm definitely meeting the Kat boys and if you're keen we can meet up at the Caltex again. Wonder if Slips is keen this time?
Quote from: Azza on January 27, 2013, 04:46:34 AM
I wish I could but I'm unavailable for rides on Saturdays mate.
No worries mate, we're doing one big ride each season, next one will be the first Sunday in June (we're alternating Saturdays and Sundays exactly for that reason).
Azza, good to see you here. Would love to be out there, not falling off though. :icon_mrgreen: Tamborine is cool, did it the day before my accident.
Guys, there is a general feeling about BRC lately and its not good. As a result some of us have got together and started a new local forum devoted just to riding with (http://r20.imgfast.net/users/2017/34/33/80/smiles/1739444472.jpg). If you're interested in joining feel free, we're trying to create a positive environment without the testosterone.
AussieChick, I've looked at BRC's member list and they have about 1700 members from memory but nearly half are inactive because I think once the new members see the carrying on and crap they just don't come back.
New forum is here:
www.seqr.forumotion.com
I don't spend too much of my working day on it, but when I actually attended uni lectures I found myself looking at my phone screen for more of the lecture then the lecture screen...it's a dangerously addictive network...I have been known to literally spend an entire day on the computer alternating mainly between Facebook, YouTube, online forums, eBay etc. Baaaad. Today is excusable though since there wasn't much going on outside.....
Yes please :) let me know later in the week!
Hi ThatOtherGuy! I can feel that, it's not the best vibe given off from BRC, just seems a bit boring to me...I'll check out your forum! :icon_mrgreen:
Quote from: ThatOtherGuy on January 27, 2013, 04:59:59 AM
we're trying to create a positive environment without the testosterone.
So.... More cat pics? :op lol
Hope you heal up soon mate and I get to ride with you again. Will check out your group.
Can you imagine starting a cat thread at BRC, there would be blood everywhere. If you want to start a thread about cats at SEQR, go for it, just adds to the entertainment.
Haha, I dunno, I pretty much just look at new members and ride days/ride reports
So far for me BRC is pretty... meh... dunno why I bothered... seems to be very focussed on modern sport bike riders, every second ride I see posted is medium paced or fast paced ride... 950cc +... and I've heard more than one person I've met make the comment "I don't go on BRC rides any more, seems like every ride there's at least one crash"... starting to get to understand why they say that and I haven't even been on a ride yet! I like my pace, I'm comfortable with it... I think AussieChick could leave me behind :)
Will definitely let you know about Saturday AussieChick!
ThatOtherGuy, how are you healing up? Had your next surgery yet?
Not sure on joining another forum (see above... haha) but maybe I could trade the new one for BRC... wouldn't be much of a loss I don't think...
I heard that too!! From Ozzy on Ozbikers I think...I'm not keen on crashing (again) haha so maaaaybe I wont ride with them.......I did see how they have posts for bigger bikes only, which seems pretty rude to me excluding any smaller bikes.
Hahaha doubt it, I don't ride fast...trying to focus on getting my skills up rather then my speed, looking into taking some riding courses in the next few months when time and money permits...
Yeah I'm not interested in crashing either... and from what I can see I wouldn't be surprised if the crashes are purely due to people riding beyond their comfort zone to keep up with other riders and I don't like that. If someone heads off into the sunset, then so be it... I'll get there when I get there, and I'll damn well enjoy it :D
That's why I like riding with the bunch of guys I ride with now, there's never any pressure to keep up, and if someone wants to go for a blast, they just go for it and wait at the next turn off for the group. There's a lot of mutual respect in there which is excellent.
Yeah all the good rides seemed to disappear through Christmas. One of the guys who normally runs awesome rides is back soon after waiting for fundage for new tyres. But it has changed alot since when I first joined, alot of the good ol regs have done the fade away. The rides I have done in BRC are alot slower than the SSup ride I did, I was fearing for my license just trying not to get lost :confused:
Healing well, right leg surgery planned for Tuesday, then hopefully home in two weeks.
I could show heaps of photos of my laparoscopy incision healing from the alien scene we had in ICU, you could actually see through to my intestines and see the stitches. But the pictures are quite graphic so unless requested I will leave them out, I will publish this from today, taken by by my wife ThatOtherGirl.
"The Epitome of Yearning, all he wants is to be free again ......."
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Rh-tuy0Jsss/UQUXzCsgC9I/AAAAAAAACM4/hA5zxjzJ1x0/s641/The%2CEpitome.of.Yearning.jpg)
I kind of do want to see these pictures......
Good luck with the surgery on tuesday! :thumb:
As for BRC, I can tell you the history of why its gone south. Basically the owner, Maria, was gong to sell it to a friend of mine, on lease, with eventual purchase, then she decided to keep it and let the person she was going out with, Ray, who she had an affair on, she is now married to the affair person, Aaron. Aaron has no say in it and is in an unfortunate position. Maria has allowed Ray to come in and do as he pleases and basically he has no idea how to run a forum, in fact none of them do. The whole thing is a dogs breakfast and Ray comes in flopping his manhood on the forum table and basically just starts puffing his chest out, disabling member accounts and allowing a boys club mentality to prevail. Needless to say many people are put off by it. I have spoken to Aaron personally and offered assistance initially but it was refused or not communicated. Now I have over 10 years running and owning forums on many and varied subjects, so could really help turn BRC around. So when refused decided I'd start my own forum and build it up, no rubbish, just riding bikes and having fun.
All rides we organise, you ride your own ride, no one is left behind if you want to have fun you can pass the leader and ride on etc, its all in the riding protocols. We're organising Marshmallow rides every Tuesday night to help newbies. When I eventually get back to riding, I plan to have a beginner ride a month, one longer ride a month, I publish all my rides and if I can get details from other members, I will publish their ride routes as well.
Oh and to make matters worse Ray is basically a predator on vulnerable people especially women. He's now having an affair with a wife of a husband/wife members. Not really a nice person despite what he tries to convince you off.
Okay then, this is a copy and paste from the other forum. I update members there as I do have many friends there that are concerned and not SEQR members yet and some are assisting with house duties so I do appreciate their camaraderie.
Its amazing how little time I actually have between different teams discussing my various issues, physio, visitors etc. To give you an idea, with the injuries I sustained I have the following teams do various things: Trauma; General Surgery; Ortho; Pain Management; Opthamology; Immunisation; ICU; Physio; Occ Therapy; Pharmacy (I may have missed some).
I also take a serious part and involve myself in my recovery, making sure to remember to help with liaising between the teams to the point that Professor Daryl Wall, reputedly one of the best surgeons in Australia is taking a personal interest in me and has insisted I call him by first name, he is like the rock god of surgeons and always has an entourage around him when moving about the hospital. He is nothing short of impressed with the efforts I am going to to ensure nothing is missed or forgotten, that everyone is fully appraised of the other teams and their efforts and said to his students he actually considers me part of the team.
And the staff here are simply fantastic, they bend over backwards to make sure everything is right.
Anyway, you cannot keep a good man down, here's my two wheeling efforts from Tuesday. Bear in mind I still have 5 broken ribs while I do all of this, I've gone from having around 12 different lines/tubes trailing of my body to only one. My belly is distended due to bloating and wind:
Laura the physio initially assisting me, she is fantastic and nothing is too much trouble.
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You can see ThatOtheMotherInLaw in the right of this picture, well part of her anyway.
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-98AANhfLIqo/UP-KMaTu13I/AAAAAAAACHY/GF8gPn9zu2w/s641/WP_000031.jpg)
Me storming the wards trying to see what the max speed is. The chair needs a tune up, it pulls slightly to the left. :icon_mrgreen:
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-p3ylEr__8ZM/UP-KMZMEhMI/AAAAAAAACHc/X1vU4-CqMKE/s641/WP_000034.jpg)
The line/tube coming from my stomach is a Vac dressing and the only tube I now have. In true style I was able to rig up a set up so I can attach the Vac pump to the wheel chair so I can be totally independent when rolling around, prior to that, someone had to carry the pump around following me. The Physio, Laura was very impressed with my setup. Basically the Vac pump is sucking out bad stuff from where the eColi infection was that had me staying in ICU for the extended period. It gets changed every three days. Now for those not squeamish I have photos of that wound, some of which I think do even show my intestines and the sutures in the abdomen muscles. If you're squeamish, do not open the photo album. This is what impresses Daryl, I keep the camera handy so that if he is not present for something, I can show him pictures to keep him up to date with progress. As a sign of his class, in the second photo, you see his blue gloved hand unpacking the wound for the first Vac dressing, he's wearing a pin striped suit, cuff linked shirt while he works on me pulling out the dressing. There was about 20 registrars and residents around my bed in ICU for that session, he is a true gentlemen and a scholar. What he doesn't know is not worth knowing.
WARNING CONTAINS GRAPHIC CONTENT
https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/104270840696369527324/albums/5836550614649366033/5836550615736641394
Quote from: AussieChick on January 27, 2013, 05:31:16 AM
Hahaha doubt it, I don't ride fast...trying to focus on getting my skills up rather then my speed, looking into taking some riding courses in the next few months when time and money permits...
Courses are great but there is one thing you just can't beat and that's time spent with bum in seat. (Rhyming quote :woohoo: )
Agree, time in the saddle is hard to beat.
AC, I had mentioned on Ozzy's that just about every ride rept I read of BRC revealed someone crashed. Maria came on to defend the rides. I agree, they do have a Lot more newbies on their rides. But it ain't just the newbs crashing. And giving reasons/excuses doesn't change the FACT, that just about every ride of their's sees a crash.
I put a GS500 only ride on that board - after I was Asked to. I ended up with 3 pages of BS from the supersport riders puffing their chests and whatever. Eventually I was asked if I wanted that crud deleted from my ride thread which I accepted. But by then, any GS500 riders would have been shamed into not going or responding on the thread for fear of ridicule.
All they ever seem to do is go up Glorious in some fashion or do Beechmont. And I can't be stuffed with those oh-so-typical boy-racer places. So I don't go on their rides.
Plus, with that constant sidebar scrolling thing, it eats of phone power really quick - if you visit it on your phone.
Azza.... welcome here. A nice BP pic :thumb:
TOG, cheers for starting the other joint. How thing you want us riders to spread ourselves. HA!
WTF, who the fuk has already taken Mister as a user name on your board TOG? :confused: I cannot join now...
mister, there is no "mister" registered, sometimes it may have an issue internally with the autoreject that I cannot control. join up as say "mistermister", when I see that new member, I'll manually change it for you, then authorise it and all should be good. :thumb:
know what you mean about spread thin, member of here for GS500, Intruder forums and Bandit Forums, then BRC, plus SEQR. luckily my 20 January ride was only posted here, SEQR and Bandit forums, so didn't have to cancel too much, but it was very close as I was in ICU almost up to the day of the ride and no access to online to cancel the rides. Would have been very rude of me, but of course understandable I think not turning up. however I still would have felt very bad people turning up and me not there.
Done!
I'mm registered with 12 bike forums WTF - I just counted. Oh the shame of it all hehehehe
:icon_eek: now you are thin.
edited account name and authorised, good to go, though you probably got the email already. :icon_mrgreen:
12!!!??? Man I thought I was bad... hahaha
The more I see things the more I think ditching BRC will be a good thing.
I hate when people let their personal/emotional stuff get in the way of other people's lives and fun and work... if you need to vent do so in the appropriate place, but that sort of attitude will (and obviously does) get people hurt.
I've got people telling me I don't ride right now after mentioning my toes touch first on my bike before anything else... sorry guys, I don't ride a crotch rocket, I ride a 31 year old GS with low and forward pegs... I don't have modern brakes so need my toe near the rear brake... meh...
ThatOtherGuy, I'm very glad to hear you're progressing well and I hope your surgery goes well!
Quote from: ThatOtherGuy on January 27, 2013, 12:41:54 PM
mister, there is no "mister" registered, sometimes it may have an issue internally with the autoreject that I cannot control. join up as say "mistermister", when I see that new member, I'll manually change it for you, then authorise it and all should be good. :thumb:
Ahhh this makes sense! I just wanted to have "Sarah" as my forum name but that was taken, which wasn't completely surprising even with the low member number on there, but then "SarahD" was taken too and I figured there might have just been something stopping me...ended up going with my initials, butttt if I could have just my first name TOG I'd like that :)
Quote from: Twisted on January 27, 2013, 06:28:36 AM
Quote from: AussieChick on January 27, 2013, 05:31:16 AM
Hahaha doubt it, I don't ride fast...trying to focus on getting my skills up rather then my speed, looking into taking some riding courses in the next few months when time and money permits...
Courses are great but there is one thing you just can't beat and that's time spent with bum in seat. (Rhyming quote :woohoo: )
Good point - well that's basically what I'm doing at the moment because it's easier and cheaper to get out on a weekend ride then pay for one :thumb: I just mean like I don't know if some of my technique is wrong...as much as getting out there riding more is probably helping, no-one is specifically critiquing anything I do so I could be embedding bad riding habbits...
Quote from: mister on January 27, 2013, 12:51:01 PM
I'mm registered with 12 bike forums WTF - I just counted. Oh the shame of it all hehehehe
Holy crap Mister...care to share the names of all of these? This one's your favourite though, right? :icon_mrgreen:
ThatOtherGuy - I looked in the album...wasn't thaaaat gross but then I'm one of those people that frequently ends up on that weird part of YouTube...gross things intrigue me...looks like it's all healing up well though! Those albums we almost like a time lapse of the healing process, very cool.
When they first started doing the dressing I asked them to stop, grabbed my phone and asked for pictures, the surprised look on the residents faces was priceless.
AussieChick, do as mister did, sign up as SarahSarah, I'll fix it up then activate it.
Hahaha I probably would have done the same......just on my iPhone though :thumb:
...but I've already signed up - can I change it now?
I think you can change your own username, if not let me know I'll fix it for you. :thumb:
Done! Cool :D
cool bananas.
Bloody hell another forum? Yeah ok why not. Reason I Cbf joing brc is cause im here and on ozbikers plus s'up on Facebook, f800riders.org and that satisfies my need to rides etc and good company. I haven't even been on a s'up ride yet so need to pull my finger out. Why not another lol
I tried to consider it this way, I want a forum where I can organise rides, then others that deal specifically with the bikes I ride. BRC was okay to start with for rides but the feel went south after a few months. so GSTwins satisfies the GS500 need, will probably move away from the Bandit forum as I do not plan to replace it and SEQR is something I started to replace my BRC requirements.
Also a member of some others, but hardly visit them.
Ok, I joined you motley crew on SEQ..R :thumb:
What is a "s'up"
Ac, the forums...
Here
Oz
BRC
Wrist Twisters, Honda Hornet and Honda M'Cycles
Queensland Motorcycle Riders Forum
Netriders
An R6 forum
SV forum
Couple Ducati forums
A Kawasaki forum
A m'cycle forum in Houston
Hmmm.... more than a dozen. Holy cow!
Check out ninjarobdog on YT
Ah, the dog...
Hmmmmm
In case you missed it.... what is a s'up. YOu went on a s'up ride. What is a s'up?
S'Sup is a facebook ride group
That's what I was telling you mister check out ninjarobdog on YouTube to find out about it
Quote from: AussieChick on January 27, 2013, 03:23:27 PM
Quote from: Twisted on January 27, 2013, 06:28:36 AM
Quote from: AussieChick on January 27, 2013, 05:31:16 AM
Hahaha doubt it, I don't ride fast...trying to focus on getting my skills up rather then my speed, looking into taking some riding courses in the next few months when time and money permits...
Courses are great but there is one thing you just can't beat and that's time spent with bum in seat. (Rhyming quote :woohoo: )
Good point - well that's basically what I'm doing at the moment because it's easier and cheaper to get out on a weekend ride then pay for one :thumb: I just mean like I don't know if some of my technique is wrong...as much as getting out there riding more is probably helping, no-one is specifically critiquing anything I do so I could be embedding bad riding habbits...
I'm sure we could all help you out there if you come on a few rides with us.
This it? https://www.facebook.com/ssupcrew
That's it
Okay I just joined that group too.......I should stop now haha.
Ok, I'm on SEQR now, just waiting for email activation...
Weather's fining up this week supposedly, very keen to get out next Saturday even if most of the fun roads will be messy...
I'm definitely keen to get out this weekend, possibly both days...
I hadn't really considered the debris that will be on the road though...but looking at how much crap the two trees out the front of my place have shed, I can't see the roads up the mountains looking very good...hopefully a lot will be cleared by the weekend though, just have to take it easy I guess.....
Taking it easy is the go! I'll definitely be avoiding Nebo/Glorious, especially the back of Glorious, that's horrendous after rain and wind.
Most of Mt Mee should be ok, but those little detours we take on the way to Dayboro etc. will probably a bit iffy.
See where the Kat boys lead...
That ride's on Saturday yeah? I think there's one on OB on Sunday so if nothing else comes up (and by comes up, I mean remembering plans I've forgotten about haha) I'll do both :icon_mrgreen:
Not sure about OB but I see one on Sunday on SEQR... but yeah the Kat boys meet on Saturdays...
Cool :D I feel a little spoilt for choice now haha no more loner rides for me!
Hahah good stuff! Mind you loner rides can be good... I really enjoyed my jaunt up Nebo solo last week, I was able to set my own pace (aside from the morons in cages who can't drive) and spent some of the time cruising and some of the time enjoying the twists and turns. Was only a short run but fun all the same :thumb:
Yeah I used to ride mainly alone before I found other people to ride with, but there's always that small part of you that thinks, what if I come off over a guard rail and no-one sees it happen? Unlikely I know but I'm a worrier haha.
Haha yeah I know what you mean... having said that I'm going to say something that may sound sexist but is just an observation based on experience... you're female so you worry unnecessarily :icon_razz:
I must have a naughty place then cuz I worry about that also haha. A good thing they have on SEQR is the solo riders section where you put down your intentions and sign in at the end of your ride to say you're ok.
Hahahaha actually I must admit I don't push it at all when on a solo ride... that reason does sit in the back of my head at times... :embarassed:
I do like the solo ride idea in SEQR though.
Quote from: Azza on January 28, 2013, 04:36:32 AM
I must have a naughty place then cuz I worry about that also haha. A good thing they have on SEQR is the solo riders section where you put down your intentions and sign in at the end of your ride to say you're ok.
yeah I built that section because I have a friend who often rides solo and wanted him to be able to log his ride so that if anything went wrong I had an idea of where he was going, timings etc, that way we could do something positive if anything went wrong. I also sometimes liked to take the long way to work, so to log in and out was handy for my wife to have peace of mind.
Biggest Zen moment of my life was a lone ride up to the Pit Stop Cafe one grey day after a rainy morning. Minimal traffic, just the sound of my bike and my mind on the task at hand.. Bliss
That's actually a very clever idea! The bit about logging solo rides online...My Brother lives with me and he's an unemployed bum so I always tell him where I'm going and when to expect me back :thumb: plus I always ride with my phone in my jacket pocket in the event that I crash and can still reach it, but who knows how bad I might injure myself one day, and sometimes it's that first period of time after a crash that's critical...
I actually upgraded my mobile to a Windows Phone so that I could easily monitor the site remotely ie not from a PC and that section of the forum is one that I make sure I receive alerts from so I know always if someone is going for a solo ride. The other Admin ChicFlutterBy also monitors the site constantly from her iPhone so we are both on top of things like that section. Just means I see it, its in the back of my mind and I check in. Then if necessary I can use the ICE details if it runs over time too much to ensure everything is okay. We have too look after our community and this I felt was a good way.
It is a good idea and I'm not going to join brc
Thanks, appreciate the feedback.
Personally, I hope I never actually need to use it for its intended purpose, that would be ideal.
I leave a Google Map on the computer with the route visible, and stops. So my wife can see where we are going. I text at each stop. So there is always a Log of where we might be.
Guy at work is riding home frmo work around 3pm. Much faster than the speed limit and much faster than the car's expectations. Car pulls out from a side street with a bend. Guy looses control of his bike, runs off the road, is flung through the air, bounces of solid fence post and land in the bushes. He has broken things and cannot move. He calls the ambulance on his phone and passes out. He comes too and it is dark. His phone has gone flat. He still cannot move. He can see headlight beams cutting the bush. He raises a hand into the beam but is so far off the side of the road he remains unseen. He wets himself. He passes out again. He comes too again. Traffic is dead. He thinks to himself that unless he gets himself to near the road he will die here. Crying from the pain, he slow drags himself to near the road. Again he raises his arm as cars go by. Hours pass. It is starting to get light. He hears a car stop. Couple people approach. He thinks one is a woman but it's a feminine gey man. He is a bit of a homophobe so he thinks the worst - mugging etc. But they attend to him. They search and find his wallet in the scrub, call the ambulance - the same guys who responded first time respond again. He passes out before the ambos get there. Ambos visit him in hospital to apologize for thinking the first one was a hoax call cause there was no signs a bike had gone off the road.
THAT is why I dislike riding alone. Even signing in/out and with route on the computer, a bike makes such a small hole through the scrub it may not be noticed by people who may be looking.
Quote from: mister on January 28, 2013, 11:45:28 AM
I leave a Google Map on the computer with the route visible, and stops. So my wife can see where we are going. I text at each stop. So there is always a Log of where we might be.
Guy at work is riding home frmo work around 3pm. Much faster than the speed limit and much faster than the car's expectations. Car pulls out from a side street with a bend. Guy looses control of his bike, runs off the road, is flung through the air, bounces of solid fence post and land in the bushes. He has broken things and cannot move. He calls the ambulance on his phone and passes out. He comes too and it is dark. His phone has gone flat. He still cannot move. He can see headlight beams cutting the bush. He raises a hand into the beam but is so far off the side of the road he remains unseen. He wets himself. He passes out again. He comes too again. Traffic is dead. He thinks to himself that unless he gets himself to near the road he will die here. Crying from the pain, he slow drags himself to near the road. Again he raises his arm as cars go by. Hours pass. It is starting to get light. He hears a car stop. Couple people approach. He thinks one is a woman but it's a feminine gey man. He is a bit of a homophobe so he thinks the worst - mugging etc. But they attend to him. They search and find his wallet in the scrub, call the ambulance - the same guys who responded first time respond again. He passes out before the ambos get there. Ambos visit him in hospital to apologize for thinking the first one was a hoax call cause there was no signs a bike had gone off the road.
THAT is why I dislike riding alone. Even signing in/out and with route on the computer, a bike makes such a small hole through the scrub it may not be noticed by people who may be looking.
Interesting story, but pretty much exactly accurate as to why I avoid it. Too easy to not be seen in the event of a crash...
Anyone in addition to AussieChick keen for Saturday? If so, meet us at the Caltex Arana Hills on Dawson Pde... be leaving there no later than 6:15am to head up to Power Circle... the Kat boys nickname for the roundabout in the middle of nowhere where they meet up. Oh, and fuel up at the Caltex too, they meet up fully fueled ready to roll.
Pete, here are some possible ways home Casino.
Route 1: Via Urbenville. The Bruxner is a nice stint, the leg which goes right up the guts to Urbenville (Bonalbo Rd) is a tad bumpy in places but it's still a good jaunt. Then back down the Twists to Rathdowney. The pub at Urbenvile does some nice food for pretty cheap.
Route 1 (http://www.google.com/maps?saddr=Casino,+NSW,+Australia&daddr=Urbenville,+New+South+Wales,+Australia+to:Rathdowney,+Queensland,+Australia&hl=en&ll=-28.514556,153.101349&spn=1.002769,1.783905&sll=-28.476538,152.780685&sspn=0.501567,0.891953&geocode=FRCRR_4ds0ofCSkV_WtYeg-aazEg80OQtAkGBA%3BFfaJTf4db7IXCSnDspcGTEOXazGwt0OQtAkGBA%3BFUqFUf4dKIIcCSn7TA51Xi2XazEQ3SB_8e4ABA&oq=rathdowney&mra=ls&t=m&z=10)
Route 2: Via Lions Rd. Heading back along the boring bit to Kyogle, you head along the Lions Rd until just before the main and also dull and boring bit to Beaudesert. Here you chuck a right, ride to the end, another right, blah blah as you can see by the map. This is a little known, but quite enjoyable alternate run into Beaudesert. Longer than the straight run from Rathdowney but more enjoyable in my opinion.
Route2 (http://www.google.com/maps?saddr=Casino,+NSW,+Australia&daddr=-28.173087,152.9708391+to:-28.1308023,153.0433647+to:Beaudesert,+Queensland,+Australia&hl=en&ll=-28.184612,153.027878&spn=0.502947,0.891953&sll=-28.171902,153.012085&sspn=0.503006,0.891953&geocode=FRCRR_4ds0ofCSkV_WtYeg-aazEg80OQtAkGBA%3BFeEcUv4dVyYeCSkvJ2SrHdGQazExMPpX8e4AEw%3BFQ7CUv4dpEEfCSk7vWtEudmQazFyP5Fn6_qpkw%3BFZ7xVP4dV4YeCSkzZc3ttCiRazHAf97zWqMCBQ&oq=beaudesert&mra=dpe&mrsp=2&sz=11&via=1,2&t=m&z=11)
Route 3: Via Murwullimbah. Again this needs to head back to Kyogle. And it's a basic straight run along the Kyogle Uki Rd before it heads up Numinbah and eventually into Nerang. There are a few ways to head back into Nerang from M'bah - Tomewin Rd, via Bilambil (which gets you on the highway near Tweed Heads though).
Route 3 (http://www.google.com/maps?saddr=Casino,+NSW,+Australia&daddr=Murwillumbah,+New+South+Wales,+Australia+to:-28.2602365,153.2356462+to:Nerang,+Queensland,+Australia&hl=en&sll=-28.431261,153.270264&sspn=1.00356,1.783905&geocode=FRCRR_4ds0ofCSkV_WtYeg-aazEg80OQtAkGBA%3BFebDT_4dkaIkCSnh7KLLx--QazGgKkSQtAkGBQ%3BFXTIUP4dvjAiCSkHZhPZx-eQazHgnbFytAkGEw%3BFSXFVP4d6MMjCSlrtlnXFBqRazHgpN7zWqMCBQ&oq=Nerang&mra=dpe&mrsp=2&sz=10&via=2&t=m&z=10)
Route 4: Via The Channon. The road to The Channon is the dirt free way. If you take Pinchin Rd you will encounter dirt. So, ignore the 1st sign to The Channon and take the one at Koonorigan. Beware, from The Channon to Mullimbimby is tight and twisty and narrow. As you can see, from The Channon you can also come back via Nimbin and Uki back into M'bah and then home from there, or head back to Kyogle along Stoney Chute Rd. The pub at The Channon does some good tucker too.
Route 4 (http://www.google.com/maps?saddr=Casino,+NSW,+Australia&daddr=-28.7931919,153.1968741+to:-28.6986743,153.2298923+to:The+Channon,+New+South+Wales,+Australia+to:Mullumbimby,+New+South+Wales,+Australia+to:-28.52557,153.5114384+to:Pacific+Hwy%2FNational+Route+1&hl=en&ll=-28.654441,153.37944&spn=0.50072,0.891953&sll=-28.397441,153.587494&sspn=1.00388,1.783905&geocode=FRCRR_4ds0ofCSkV_WtYeg-aazEg80OQtAkGBA%3BFZmmSP4dSpkhCSnfvG7iAKCQazGYs6iV14S-Gg%3BFc4XSv4dRBoiCSkZt0WxwZiQazHsVJ54FiEXXQ%3BFax7Sv4d29QiCSmDWUiv7JmQazHg_UOQtAkGBA%3BFVdPTP4dvjcmCSkFfyryCIyQazHw-UOQtAkGBA%3BFf67TP4dDmYmCSn33QMONouQazFLpiMsS0IaGQ%3BFYwBUf4d9PMmCQ&oq=nerang&mra=dme&mrsp=6&sz=10&via=1,2,5&t=m&z=11)
So there you are Pete, 4 routes back that are quite nice runs.
For a bit of an idea on the 1st one. This part of a video shows Some scenery http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSp0KWMz8OQ&feature=player_detailpage&list=UUaUhIKyY3364x3CuDol_VJA#t=395s and this 11 min video shows the entire route to Urbenville http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spFYOf7SN5c
Personally, unless you want to do Route 1, there is no point riding down to Casino cause the trip back towards Kyogle is plain and dull and boring - why do it twice (once down to Casino and once back) if you don't need to? But going on from Casino to do Route 1 is a real nice run, plus Urbenville Lunch is good tucker ;)
NOTE: the Bonalbo Rd up to Urbenville is an unknown after this rain. Before riding route one as posted, call The Crown Hotel to confirm road conditions. Lions Rd was the only one open after the previous flood a couple of years back as Mt Lindesay had suffered a landslip on the Qld side and a landslide over the road on the NSW side. This video shows where those places were after the 2011 floods http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqPXfq5QBQQ
Cheers mate, that's a great help!
The Casino "start" is a definite, because it's not actually the start as such, it's simply the second stop for the Kat guys' trip to Armidale. First stop is only brief in Rathdowney, second stop is a half hour break in Casino, and that's where I'm riding to with them
Looks like route 1 is probably the best way, and the Kat guys have also planned to stop in at Urbenville on the way home due to the good lunch also.
The Casino departure time will be about 9:30, so will probably get to Urbenville a bit early for lunch though...
Any idea what Spring Creek and Carneys Creek Rds are like? Wondering if that might be a little more interesting a journey by turning left at Woodenbong rather than heading up to Rathdowney. Or even Tooloom Rd out of Urbenville and don't go as far as Woodenbong.
Essentially I've got a day out on the GS and I wanna make the most of it :D
Road conditions are definitely up for grabs at the moment... haven't watched the vid's yet but thanks for the links, will digest away as I get time :)
Pete! Not sure if you'll check this before the ride tomorrow - I hope so because I hate bailing on people!
I'm not 100% in for tomorrow now - depends really how the weather looks! Nearly got caught in the random "gusty" storm tonight if it wasn't for Slip's text to warn me...apparently the forecast for tomorrow will be an early shower or gusty storm, so I'll still be setting my alarm for 5:30 but I'll decide in the morning if the weather looks okay to ride in. I just don't find riding in the rain very fun :(
but we'll see, I'm still keen to ride, just not in crap weather.
Might see you tomorrow anyway, otherwise have an awesome ride! :icon_mrgreen:
Carney ck rd had been damaged after the rain.
We call the road between woodenbong and legume "bumpybong". It is atrocious and the link from urbenville onto it is not much better.
Remember, nsw is on daylight saving. our time is 10.30 their time. Leave casino, pause for leg stretch at rest stop where bonalbo rd starts. You will not be there before lunch.
Yeah that Woodenbong road is CRAP. I heard it was because the area became the responsibility for another council and it's WAY out for them so they dont spend to much on it. Either way its a shocker.
Good ride this morning with PeteGS's Katana mates :D roads had mostly recovered, but one floodway was about 30cm deep so after one guy crossed (successfully) the rest of us did some akward turn around maneuvers and met up with him after at Daybro :thumb:
Now...to ride again tomorrow with the OzBikers gang....
Azza, those roads are the responsibility of the Tenterfield Council. They are as far away from Tenterfield as you can get. That's why they are only patched up at a minimum.
Mister: Thanks mate, I guess I'm just trying to find the most fun/interesting way back from Casino without ending up going back the Mt Lindsay Hwy again as that's the way we're heading down. I haven't been down that way for many years and never as far as Casino on a bike, so I'd like to mix it up a bit :)
I'll look a bit further and see what I can come up with.
You thinking you'll join us on the day?
AussieChick, thanks for coming along again yesterday, that was a great ride! Nice to get out with some clear blue skies for a change :D
And some pic's of course... the crew:
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/starpoint73/Ride%20Photos/20130202%20-%20Power%20Circle/20130202-02.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/starpoint73/Ride%20Photos/20130202%20-%20Power%20Circle/20130202-03.jpg)
And the view from the Pitstop cafe on Mt Mee where we stopped for a coke:
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/starpoint73/Ride%20Photos/20130202%20-%20Power%20Circle/20130202-05.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/starpoint73/Ride%20Photos/20130202%20-%20Power%20Circle/20130202-05.jpg)
I've got Reg's aquatic adventure on video and I'll get some up this week as I get time to edit/save them.
Pete, I'll see what I've got on.
The Mt Lindesay twists are different on the way back. Yes it's the same road, but they feel different to ride downhill. I prefer riding them on the way back. Trust me, once you've ridden them To Casino you Will like riding them on the way back :thumb:
Once at Rathdowney you can always ride back via Boonah. This way your entire route would look like this and not really any of it boring.
Casino To Samford (https://www.google.com/maps?saddr=Casino,+NSW,+Australia&daddr=Urbenville,+New+South+Wales,+Australia+to:Rathdowney,+Queensland,+Australia+to:Boonah,+Queensland,+Australia+to:Fernvale,+Queensland,+Australia+to:-27.3318708,152.7607552+to:Samford+Village,+Queensland,+Australia&hl=en&ll=-28.047743,152.926941&spn=2.014303,3.56781&sll=-27.533847,152.817078&sspn=1.011946,1.783905&geocode=FRCRR_4ds0ofCSkV_WtYeg-aazEg80OQtAkGBA%3BFfaJTf4db7IXCSnDspcGTEOXazGwt0OQtAkGBA%3BFUqFUf4dKIIcCSn7TA51Xi2XazEQ3SB_8e4ABA%3BFWDLVP4d-74ZCSlrjvVD09eWazEg3SB_8e4ABA%3BFV8OXf4d4E0ZCSl1pM5mxK-WazFQwCB_8e4ABA%3BFeLyXv4ds_EaCSm3xETwcqqWazFRjV_MWqMCEw%3BFRZWXv4dtt0cCSnDHDPUvFWRazHAl97zWqMCBQ&oq=Samfo&mra=dpe&mrsp=5&sz=10&via=5&t=m&z=9)
The way you Were thinking... via Legume and then Carney's Crk Rd, is the Queen Mary Falls Run. A nice run I enjoy better heading From Boonah and up the mountain. But the scenery is dope either way. You just need to wear a Kidney belt getting from Urbenville/Woodenbong to Legume. That Woodenbong-Legume stretch is known as the Mt Lindesay ROAD. It stops being the Mt Lindesay HIGHWAY at Woodenbong and becomes ROAD as it is deemed Not Worthy of carrying the title of Highway. It is the most crap sealed road I've ever ridden on. I've been on dirt tracks that are smoother. It's as if they just tarred and sealed over all the bumps without scraping it out. If you could instantly freeze the ocean with its small waves and so on, and then tar and seal it, you would get an idea of this road.
Quote from: peteGS on February 02, 2013, 03:35:08 PM
Mister: Thanks mate, I guess I'm just trying to find the most fun/interesting way back from Casino without ending up going back the Mt Lindsay Hwy again as that's the way we're heading down. I haven't been down that way for many years and never as far as Casino on a bike, so I'd like to mix it up a bit :)
I may still be in on this?
Quote from: peteGS on January 23, 2013, 05:34:20 AM
6:30am departure for Rathdowney, 15 minute stop there from 7:30 - 7:45 and onwards to Casino via Kyogle. Expect to be in Casino at 8:55.
Just another heads up, Pete. If you leave Rathdowney at 7:45 you will Not make Casino by 8:55 unless you exceed the speed limit everywhere you go by a good margin so that your Average Speed - straights and twists - is 102kph. Give yourself an hour to Kyogle and then another 20 to Casino.
Cods, if you can still make this, wanna join me for riding out to Rathdowney to meet up with the ride?
Michael
Quote from: mister on February 02, 2013, 05:36:11 PM
Cods, if you can still make this, wanna join me for riding out to Rathdowney to meet up with the ride?
Michael
Sure :thumb:
See if I can organize it.
Signed up to SEQR as well ... I'm a member on Netriders but I really don't like the people on there.
Went down past Jimboomba on a couple hour ride yesterday with a friend from work, was a good day for it. Ran out of fuel less than 2km from home so we had a slow start - oh well I'm a noob and it had to happen sometime.
Going to start joining some of the other group rides soon, I just want to get ozzy to give my bike a major service first - getting worried that I know nothing about the service history and I have a bunch of chain noise (I think cam chain) that needs sorting out and it's pretty distracting.
Just approved you at SEQR, wondered where you hailed from. :thumb: :icon_lol:
Went for a ride out along Splityard Creek and up Mount Glorious this morning. Got to the bottom of Glorious to be met with "Road Closed" barriers. Figured since I went that far I would go check it out and turn around when I came across the reason for the closure. The ride all the way to the lookout was fine. The ride past there not so good. A lot of debris and mud over the road. Finally got to a section about 2ks before the cafes where road workers were clearing big trees off the road. Turned around and went back after that. I wish Glorious was as quiet as it was all the time. I might have to invest in a set of "Road Closed" barriers I think and pull em out when I go. :thumb:
When we rode on the Closed Road ride....
... it was quite surreal to be riding on a road that was not in use and seeing all the debris and bad state of the road. Made me think of every post-apocalyptic movie I've even seen. And begs the question... in the zombie apocolypse etc. movies, who cuts all the grass cause the lawns stay short. Eg...
(http://i2.cdnds.net/12/48/618x338/ustv-the-walking-dead-s3-e7-3.jpg)
Long-ish in some places. But certainly not feral like you would expect.
Quote from: ThatOtherGuy on February 02, 2013, 06:19:36 PM
Just approved you at SEQR, wondered where you hailed from. :thumb: :icon_lol:
Thanks! :)
Quote from: mister on February 02, 2013, 11:07:23 PM
And begs the question... in the zombie apocolypse etc. movies, who cuts all the grass cause the lawns stay short. Eg...
(http://i2.cdnds.net/12/48/618x338/ustv-the-walking-dead-s3-e7-3.jpg)
Long-ish in some places. But certainly not feral like you would expect.
Zombie cows eat it of course....
Quote from: Azza on February 01, 2013, 07:47:47 PM
Yeah that Woodenbong road is CRAP.
That is an understatement.
Quote from: mister on February 02, 2013, 05:36:11 PM
Cods, if you can still make this, wanna join me for riding out to Rathdowney to meet up with the ride?
Michael
I may meet you there too. (Rathdowney) :thumb:
Quote from: peteGS on February 02, 2013, 03:35:08 PM
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/starpoint73/Ride%20Photos/20130202%20-%20Power%20Circle/20130202-02.jpg)
Who the hell rides with a handbag??? :cookoo:
The answer to that question is - a woman in a side car!
(also I usually have a handbag in my Ventura bag thing if I'm going somewhere and I want to take one...not on weekend rides though_
I notice she is all colour coordinated too.
Yeah, right down to her nails and (kind of) her hair...
I wonder how it would feel to ride a bike with a side car...I can't imagine it feeling much like riding a bike anymore once you add the extra two wheels and metre of width to your left.
Ok... Mister, that route looks pretty good actually, and if the road is good the other way back then that's cool by me :thumb:
Would be nice if time allows to get out to Splityard too, haven't done that for many months now.
I've mentioned your concern with the timing from Rathdowney to Casino so we'll see what happens, but I think the Rathdowney departure time is only rough and we could be there earlier. If that's the case I will let you know if that's where you will be meeting us.
Cods and Twisted, would definitely be good to have you both along! And Twisted, if you want to meet the ride start at Rocklea then that's cool too.
Oh, and yeah Val's in the sidecar with John on the GS1100G... and yep purple's her favourite colour ;)
Quote from: AussieChick on February 03, 2013, 04:58:48 AM
Yeah, right down to her nails and (kind of) her hair...
I wonder how it would feel to ride a bike with a side car...I can't imagine it feeling much like riding a bike anymore once you add the extra two wheels and metre of width to your left.
There's only one extra wheel :icon_razz:
John says it's hugely different and there's definitely a knack to it, but it's also very fun when you get it right.
It's certainly weird following him for the first time... quick through right handers as he leans off the right side of the bike, then slow on left handers so he doesn't pick the chair up off the ground...
And AussieChick... weren't you going on a OB ride today?
So this is what I have for the day... a long ride but it should be a fun one! Providing of course Mt Glorious is open by then...
http://goo.gl/maps/wY9vW (http://goo.gl/maps/wY9vW)
Quote from: peteGS on February 03, 2013, 05:06:26 AM
And Twisted, if you want to meet the ride start at Rocklea then that's cool too.
I may be riding my Su-cati though :whisper:
Haha mate all good... you can ride at the back with the Harley that'll be coming along :flipoff:
Kiddin', more than welcome on the Duc mate! I suspect one of the others may be taking his comfy Beemer instead of his Kat... and it's a Kat run! Sheeesh...
Ok, so here's the full rundown on the route and timing etc. Please remember that the other guys on this run need to push through to Armidale by 3pm so they won't want to be waiting around at meeting points, so please be punctual. If you're a definite attendee please let me know and I will PM you my mobile number in advance of the day so if you're running late or meeting elsewhere or whatever you can let me know.
Having said that, all our Kat/GSR runs are typically run at the speed limit (or thereabouts) and noone will be forced to ride under any pressure. Being late is always an option and much preferred to being pushed into riding beyond limits. If anyone wants to go for a blast and ride ahead that's fine providing you wait at the next turn off point for the rest of the group.
The official run will be meeting at the Shell servo corner Granard and Beatty Rds Rocklea at 6am for a 6:30am departure.
Any Northside riders wanting to ride over there together, meet at the Caltex Arana Hills corner Dawson Pde and Nepean Ave at 5am for a 5:15am sharp departure.
Here's the Arana Hills Caltex location:
http://goo.gl/maps/O200E (http://goo.gl/maps/O200E)
And the route map is here:
http://goo.gl/maps/jvb37 (http://goo.gl/maps/jvb37)
As above, depart Rocklea at 6:30am, arrive in Rathdowney 7:30am for a 7:45am departure, but earlier if the run is good. For you guys meeting us at Rathdowney I would suggest getting there at 7:15am or so just in case... you may end up waiting a while but if we get a good run I'd hate to miss you because we're early.
Arrive Casino between 9 - 9:30am depending on the previous run, hanging around for 30 minutes and departing for Urbenville.
Urbenville arrival should be 11 - 11:30am which will be lunch time in NSW due to daylight savings.
I expect we'll leave Urbenville by 12:30pm or so and should be back in Samford 3:30 - 4pm.
Of course if you want to leave the ride early then by all means do so, but please let someone know so we don't go looking for you thinking you've had a breakdown or worse.
At this stage I expect up to half a dozen starting at Arana Hills, and probably a dozen or so starting at Rocklea, maybe more depending on who from here comes along and if any of the GSR mob turn up.
Quick edit: Forgot to add the stop locations in Rathdowney and Casino.
Rathdowney is the Liberty servo corner Running Creek Rd and Mt Lindsay Hwy.
Casino is the Shell servo 88 Centre St Casino.
Quote from: peteGS on February 03, 2013, 05:08:32 AM
There's only one extra wheel :icon_razz:
Hahahah oh yeah...whatever :P
Quote from: peteGS on February 03, 2013, 05:10:49 AM
And AussieChick... weren't you going on a OB ride today?
I was, but then I didn't get home until 2am so I decided getting up at the crack of dawn to go riding wasn't a safe idea haha
Quote from: AussieChick on February 05, 2013, 05:17:27 AM
Quote from: peteGS on February 03, 2013, 05:08:32 AM
There's only one extra wheel :icon_razz:
Hahahah oh yeah...whatever :P
Quote from: peteGS on February 03, 2013, 05:10:49 AM
And AussieChick... weren't you going on a OB ride today?
I was, but then I didn't get home until 2am so I decided getting up at the crack of dawn to go riding wasn't a safe idea haha
Hahahaa you know I had to say it :icon_razz:
Man I haven't been out that late for years! Must be showing my age... I'm only up at that time if I have to work stupid hours these days... I know what would be more fun!
Pete, so you know...
Urbenville to Rathdowney is about 45 minutes.
Rathdowney to Yamanto via Boonah is 60 to 75 minutes.
I have a friend also on a 919. He will try and join us heathens at the back. ;)
Cool, that should be just fine :thumb:
So that says 2 hours roughly from Rathdowney to Yamanto... so that should be about right for Samford 3:30 - 4pm... unless my maths are wrong? Good chance of that... :icon_confused:
I'm still humming and harring about the cross post with SEQR... on the one hand it'd be nice to catch up with those guys, on the other hand it could make it just too big a group to have a good ride with... unless they were happy to only start at Casino so it doesn't become too unwieldy... but that would be a sucky start point for the Brissie riders, especially north side...
If you get ever more and more people, then lunch at Urbenville Pub becomes prolonged.
Also, for reference, Lions Rd is longer in time to Kyogle than going Summerland (not a great deal, but some) cause while it is shorter in distance it is slower - although it is quicker riding Down than coming back up, don't know why. Also, so you know in advance, as some of it is a Private Road, if something happens insurance may deny the claim - so says my insurance assessor mechanic. Never stopped me riding it cause I don't ride like a boy racer. But it is something people need to know so they can make their own informed decision about whether to ride that road or not.
Otherwise, down Lions Rd, and back Mt Lindesay is a fine ride. Lots of good views on that route. :thumb: :thumb:
Here's a video I did of a trip down the Lions Rd...
Yeah a prolonged lunch is not what I'm looking for... I like to have a chat for a bit but when we start sitting around for a while I start getting antsy and wanna get back on the bike again... especially when there's new roads (to me) to explore!
The guys are keen to do Lions Rd as it's a bit of a favourite for some from what I can gather, and I'm keen to do it for the first time so I don't think there's any option there... I didn't realise it was part private road though...
None of the guys I typically ride with seem to be the boy racer type... in fact we're all far too old to be boy racers... haha... so we should be good in that regard although there will be guys coming on this I haven't ridden with yet.
Looking at the video makes me even more keen to do the Lions Rd :icon_mrgreen:
I think the view its better the other way. But nothing your mirrors can't help you with.
True... although for a first time run down there I reckon either way will be a bonus for me :thumb:
So who's a definite for the 2nd March? And where will you be meeting us?
Northside meet up 5am for a 5:15am sharp departure for Rocklea. Meeting at the Caltex Arana Hills corner Dawson Pde and Nepean Ave.
Start of the run is the Shell Rocklea, corner Granard and Beatty Rds. 6am arrival for a 6:30am sharp departure for Rathdowney and beyond.
Next stop is Liberty Rathdowney, corner Running Creek Rd and Mt Lindsay Hwy. Expected 7:30am arrival for 7:45am departure, but I would suggest being there early if you're meeting here as we won't be hanging around if we're early.
And then the Kat guys will split off at Casino to continue on to Armidale. Expect to be at Casino by 9 - 9:30am depending on the day.
From there it's on to Urbenville, Rathdowney, Boonah, Fernvale, Mt Glorious and back to Samford.
The reason I need to know definites is to make sure we don't miss anyone at a meetup point and to make sure you have my mobile number on the day in case something changes at the last minute.
I'm in. And Terry too - but Terry might still not be in, though at this stage he is.
Good stuff :thumb:
Terry's your mate on the 919 I take it? And meeting up in Rathdowney still?
I'll PM you my mobile closer to the date... still hoping Cods can make it and I think AussieChick was keen to go too but haven't seen her on lately.
Twisted and Slips?
Rathdowney, yes.
Good stuff... and another new Kat member joined the forum yesterday and is hoping to make it, should be quite a Kat gathering on the day! :thumb:
The stop in Casino has moved from the Shell to the Caltex, corner Centre St and Canterbury St on the left on the way in from Kyogle. Apparently the Shell is across double lines on a bit of a bend so the Caltex is a safer bet.
So aside from Mister and Terry meeting at Rathdowney, who else is in? I need to let the Kat guys know who's meeting us where so we don't wait around unnecessarily or leave anyone behind accidentally.
Im still a possible but will hopefully meet with Mister prior.
Got a wedding on the 2nd no can do
Quote from: slipperymongoose on February 18, 2013, 06:14:30 PM
Got a wedding on the 2nd no can do
Who you marrying?
I want to come. Just not sure if I'll meet at Rocklea or Rathdowney yet.
Me? Married? Bmwahahahahahaha that's funny been there nearly did that and f%$k that! Mate of mines wedding 4 hrs of free drinks u can't pass that up
Good stuff guys!
Slips, bigamy's illegal right? Haha
Twisted, either is good, but I guess there's more interesting ways to Rathdowney from your way than there are to Rocklea...
Either way will PM you all my mobile closer to the day in case.
Keep your fingers crossed the weather gets good! I'll be going either way, but it's far more fun in the sun...
Quote from: slipperymongoose on February 19, 2013, 01:32:43 AM
Me? Married? Bmwahahahahahaha that's funny been there nearly did that and f%$k that! Mate of mines wedding 4 hrs of free drinks u can't pass that up
you should take Mister as your +1 .. as he dont drink... then you have even better reason to 'take care' of 2 peoples drinks!! :thumb:
Think I would rather watch transvestite porn that have mister as a plus 1 at a wedding
Quote from: slipperymongoose on February 19, 2013, 06:58:36 PM
Think I would rather watch transvestite porn that have mister as a plus 1 at a wedding
I'm quoting this for use at a later date.
That's a $5 charge for quoting me
PM from AussieChick, she's in :thumb:
Slips you better fix her oil leak this weekend so she has no dramas!
I'm only one man here Pete
And your point is? :flipoff:
Unless of course you mean you're not two men... or three or four... no schizo stuff?
Look outside your window to the southeast to get my answer
I just see darkness...
Slips cannot help AC with her oil leak cause it's dark in the south east. :dunno_black:
Hahaha man I can't wait for next Saturday! Mind you, current weather prediction is heavy showers... glorious! That reminds me I need to find a big garter to go over my left leg to stop the rain suit melting on the exhaust like the last time over Mt Mee in the hail...
Blastard rain. It's hanging around not blowing away, until the next rain comes over. Then it buggers off but then the new rain stays. Arrrggghhhhhh
Yeah I hear ya'... sick of it! Blue skies here but won't get out for a ride... typical!
Prediction all this week is for rain or showers...
Oh well, I've done Dayboro/Mt Mee in the rain and hail before... :cool:
Yes exactly ha ha
Well Mt Glorious is open again. Spent half the day out there on the GS trying out the new springs in the front forks and the OEM style clip ons. All I can say is holy crap is this bike a twisty machine now. I was rounding up sports bikes left, right and center. Bad part is it is starting to run lean now. All I have done is replaced an inlet valve shim to make it in spec and put a new OEM air filter in and some new plugs. Would changing a valve shim make it run lean? I eliminated the plugs as the culprit cause I ran the old plugs back in it and it still starts to break down around the 6-7k rpm mark. Anyone got an idea?
Maybe it's your pipe bringing out the condition after all this time?
Rejet :woohoo:
:icon_mrgreen: :flipoff:
Gah....not looking forward to doing that. I've never touched carbs.
Tell ya what if you want pop round today while I'm working on Aussie chicks oil leak and we can start by cleaning your carbs. I've got myself an ultrasonic cleaner so we can really de gunk those jets.
Sounds good. PM us ya address and a time.
How'd ya go with it? Did you oil the new air filter when you put it in? Don't do that and it will run lean...
OH, and when checking your jets, ignore the RPM's the stumble happens at, look at the throttle position.
Pilot jet/mixture screws/idle circuit is only when the throttle is closed.
1/4 - 3/4 = needle jet and jet needle.
Full throttle = main jet only.
There is some crossover of course so compromises may need to be made, but start with that and you'll get pretty close... not that I'm a guru or anything, I've only just tried it myself but have had good success so far :)
The trick is reading the symptoms right...
Am I supposed to oil the OEM air filters?
Def NO
Quote from: Twisted on February 23, 2013, 04:36:14 PM
Am I supposed to oil the OEM air filters?
No you do not need to oil the oem filter
Quote from: slipperymongoose on February 23, 2013, 01:29:54 PM
Tell ya what if you want pop round today while I'm working on Aussie chicks oil leak and we can start by cleaning your carbs. I've got myself an ultrasonic cleaner so we can really de gunk those jets.
Hey Slips want to clean mine too? I'll take any help I can get, I appear to be mechanically challenged. I can't even work out how to get the trip knob off the speedo to install a new bulb - Haynes says there should be a screw in the middle, I can't see no damned screw!
The screw is really tiny and is inside the middle of the knob. You will need a pretty small phillips head to get it out.
Quote from: Twisted on February 24, 2013, 12:13:53 AM
The screw is really tiny and is inside the middle of the knob. You will need a pretty small phillips head to get it out.
Found it! It was all gunked up which is why I couldn't see it with a torch. A bit of forceful poking around in there allowed the screwdriver to bite the head.
Speedo/tach bulbs replaced with LEDs, maybe when I can be bothered I'll do the rest of the dash lights with the coloured LEDs I have.
What do you need done? How's the bike twisted any better?
Quote from: slipperymongoose on February 24, 2013, 01:17:46 AM
What do you need done?
To be honest, not much at the moment - runs fine, feels good. Is probably due for a valve adjustment but only because it probably hasn't been checked, not because there's an issue. I've been thinking I'll take it to ozzy for a full service at some point. I haven't had it serviced yet and don't really know how the PO treated it.
Basically I'm going to wait until I've done a few thousand kms on it or wait for something to break (whichever comes first) before I bother! It's the "she'll be right" approach to bike maintenance.
Nah still the same. Had to keep it on prime all the way home. I'll try and get the carbs synced at a shop this week. Tell em to rejet it if it needs it. I'll probably get a new rear tyre while its in there.
Tis a shame cause that bike rides like it is on rails now. You saw my tyres :icon_twisted: You will have to have a go when I get the carb sorted. It will make you want a GS again.
Least you got rid if that flat spot. Hey just outa curiosity what pressures you running?
33 front 36 rear. Run that on the Monster too.
Wow and you have total use on your tyres? That's awesome we gotta do some more rides I gotta see what your doing.
No oiling the stock air filter? Must be a 450 thing, I definitely had to oil mine!
I've solved my fueling issues at last... I have no hesitation or stumbling anywhere and she pulls like a freight train... well... as much as a 450 can pull like a freight train anyway... haha
Gotta get your needles richer Twisted, that did it for me and it's a spectacular difference.
Oh, and don't bother looking at my tyres when we ride together, I still have chicken strips... mainly due to the low footpegs but also because I'm soft...
I'll go true road tyres next time instead of dual sports, might give me a little more confidence when attempting to crank it over a bit more.
I'll take it to a shop. They can sort it. I have no idea why it suddenly started running lean. I'll ask at the shop if I am supposed to oil it. It is only a paper filter. After cleaning thr carbs today it only runs on prime setting on the petcock. Runs outta fuel on the on setting. To hard basket.
Can you fit Pirelli Sport Demons on your GS rims?
Yeah I've never seen a paper filter that you oil.
Aaaah paper filter, no oil for sure. The stock 450 one is foam so a bit of engine oil is required.
Sounds to me like your vacuum hose is crimped or not clamped properly or maybe not even plugged into the vaccum port... did you have the tank off today? I'm assuming the 500's have a vacuum operated fuel tap.
My 450 ran dry on the way home about 1 minute after filling the tank... the vacuum port on the left carb had popped out and therefore I only got to go as far as the float bowls let me... Blue loctite fixed that issue!
Not sure on Sport Demons, I've got 18" rims front and rear which can make it difficult (which is why I have mismatched dual sports). I was thinking of BT45's next time around. I want to stick with the sizes I have now so I don't have to recalibrate the Acewell again. 100/90-18 up front and a 4.10-18 on the rear. A 110/90-18 would be fine on the rear too as the Acewell runs off the front wheel.
Yeah tank off. Hoses are all back where there supposed to be. At idle all is well but under load it dies. I'm thinking a possible blockage but dunno how.
Hmmm... I'd be double checking the vacuum and/or fuel hose aren't crimped up somewhere. I've come close a couple of times with my vacuum hose because of the extra cable I have going to the choke on the carbs. It's not there in stock form and is where the vacuum hose runs...
Come to think of it I seem to recall there's two fuel taps on a 500? Is that right?
yes one under the tank and the petcock on the frame. Double checked all the hoses for crimps and kinks. Checked all the connections. I can't see anything wrong.
Hmmm... crap in the tank maybe? Blocked filter? If it idles, will it idle forever I wonder or does it just idle longer because it's not using fuel as quickly? It will idle just on the fuel in the float chambers for a while...
If you take the vacuum hose off the carbs and suck on it, does fuel start running out of the fuel tap? That'll tell you if your tap is working properly or not... oh and are both taps vacuum operated? I haven't seen the 500 setup first hand yet.
Welcome to slip's garage, where a running bike a little lean turns into a non running bike..
Twisted, first thought was pinched line. But I'll go for broken vacuum diaphragm now..
Welcome to misters garage where he couldn't help if he tried. I couldn't believe the carbon/oil in the carb from the PAIR system. And twisted now has the cleanest carbs if all the Aussie GS's minus brand new ones.
Quote from: slipperymongoose on February 24, 2013, 03:32:41 PM
And twisted now has the cleanest carbs if all the Aussie GS's minus brand new ones.
:bs: :bs: :bs:
:flipoff: :flipoff: :flipoff:
Least I don't pretend to know what in doing. I have better things to do with my time than tear apart a motorbike. I have ozzy for that. I exchange my money for free time.
:flipoff: :flipoff: :flipoff: :flipoff:
Problem Solved! Two hoses were the wrong way round. Easy mistake. Blue was supposed to be where red was and visa versa.
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It was all a learning experience. Thanks for the help Slips. :thumb:
Still won't outdo a cbr250......
Huh? :dunno_black:
Getting a new rear tyre on it today. Was down to the wear indicators. Hopefully Saturday won't be wet so I can scrub it in.
Gonna take the suzuki on saturday?
Quote from: Twisted on February 24, 2013, 07:28:48 PM
Huh? :dunno_black:
Getting a new rear tyre on it today. Was down to the wear indicators. Hopefully Saturday won't be wet so I can scrub it in.
if its wet... then http://www.discounttrader.com.au/makita-18v-4-1/2-cordless-grinder-bga452-bga452z/
;) :thumb: .. fix the scrub levels right up!!
Still can't get over your wear and the temps you get in those tyres and those clip ons are awesome
Quote from: mister on February 24, 2013, 07:39:41 PM
Gonna take the suzuki on saturday?
Yeh, I want to at this point. I'm totally digging it at the moment.
Quote from: slipperymongoose on February 24, 2013, 08:26:12 PM
Still can't get over your wear and the temps you get in those tyres and those clip ons are awesome
I as surprised when I saw the tyres too and I'm not even hanging off the bike. :dunno_black: Shoulda done the springs ages ago.
Mate glad you sorted it! That hose routing is way more complicated than my little 450... one vacuum port, one fuel line to a T joining the carbs, two overflow hoses for the float bowls, and that's it...
The Kat guys are getting all antsy and excited about the weekend so we're all systems go for Saturday.
Y'all that are meeting have a PM incoming with my mobile in case there are any dramas.
Twisted, have you decided on Rocklea or Rathdowney yet?
As for weather, the predictions are slightly on the improve so I suspect at worse we might get a shower or two on the day.
Mister, what time are we meeting at Maccas?
Only a couple of days to go... very keen to get rollin'!
The weather has been looking a bit iffy but so far it looks like Saturday will either be a chance of a shower or maybe a shower or two, so I think we'll be right for those who aren't keen on riding in the wet.
So far it looks like everyone's sorted for rain or shine, and the one Harley rider who'll be in attendance is fashioning up a cover for his big exposed to the elements air filter just in case...
Quote from: peteGS on February 26, 2013, 12:37:57 PMand the one Harley rider who'll be in attendance is fashioning up a cover for his big exposed to the elements air filter just in case...
He may not be alone, I have a mate that may come on his Harley (or I may take it if he doesnt come). He has to confirm his work hours first though.
I'm out.
Me too. I did my back on Monday at work and have had 2 days off. A massive ride like that wont be good. I'll gladly meet up with you guys at Fernvale and do Glorious leg though.
Quote from: codajastal on February 26, 2013, 05:34:16 PM
Quote from: peteGS on February 26, 2013, 12:37:57 PMand the one Harley rider who'll be in attendance is fashioning up a cover for his big exposed to the elements air filter just in case...
He may not be alone, I have a mate that may come on his Harley (or I may take it if he doesnt come). He has to confirm his work hours first though.
Cool... although the guy on the Harley won't be coming now. He's in Gympie and things are looking a little dire where he is so he's going to be making sure he has a house still instead.
Quote from: mister on February 27, 2013, 04:25:08 AM
I'm out.
Bugger! Was looking forward to saying g'day... oh well next time!
Quote from: Twisted on February 27, 2013, 04:52:33 AM
Me too. I did my back on Monday at work and have had 2 days off. A massive ride like that wont be good. I'll gladly meet up with you guys at Fernvale and do Glorious leg though.
Bugger again! That's no good, doing your back in sucks balls...
Sounds good on the Fernvale meet up, will have to work out what time we think we'll be there. If all else fails you can PM me your mobile and I'll let you know when we're leaving Boonah or something.
Fingers crossed the weather cooperates too. I'll be riding rain or shine but it's always more fun when it's dry...
Where you stopping for lunch?
If my end is all out Im gonna give it a miss too. sorry
No worries Cods, there will be other rides I am sure :thumb:
Twisted, at this stage probably Urbenville... although it's looking like there'll be just myself, one guy on a Kat, and AussieChick continuing from Casino and back, so that may change on the day.
I can certainly give you a SMS or call when we know what's happening if you like, I'm pretty flexible.
If for some reason it ends up being just me (looking a little likely given the weather) then I probably won't really stop for lunch at all, just grab a pie or something if I'm hungry and keep rolling...
Lions Rd will be a mess (some bridges might even be under - might not too), so will My Lindesay. Take it easy. Bonalbo Rd will prob have been hammered too.
Mt Lindsay is good Dan did the bus stop today and reckoned it was good
Yeah the guys have been checking the local road reports etc. and it looks like there's two sections where there's lights and one lane with 30kph zones but that's about it.
Weather's looking pretty average but should be ok I reckon.
Well its currently pissing down here!! >:(
Yeah it's been showering a bit up here today, got a reasonable bit of rain during the ride home to make me nice and damp.
Radar showed I should've gotten home dry but then hit a traffic jam in Ashgrove and got dumped on.
Did you still go on the ride Pete? Radar showed bad rain all day.
Sure did! Didn't stop raining all day but we still had an awesome ride... just not as awesome as it would be if it was dry of course... haha
I got your SMS but for some reason I got it somewhere between Beaudesert and Keperra this afternoon... didn't see it 'til I got home. Then again my phone put itself in flight mode somewhere between Rocklea and Rathdowney this morning...
I have some pic's uploaded and several hours of video to go through and edit. Hopefully it's viewable with all that rain...
I'm a fan of Lyons Rd, that was fun even in the wet! Two bridges were close to going under though, the water level was so high it was splashing over the road already.
I'm not a fan of Woodenbong Rd and I definitely see why they call it Bumpybong now... it was like riding a pogo stick! The bumps in the rain just killed my confidence on every corner. There were a couple of spots with water over the road but not a lot so we were able to keep going.
Anyway, I'll find whereever ride reports are posted on this forum and stick a post in there with all the pic's etc.
8 Kats started from Rocklea today :thumb:
Actually bugger it, there's no specific ride reports area so here they are...
The Northside bunch meeting at Arana Hills:
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Meeting the rest of the Qld guys at Rocklea:
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The stop at Rathdowney (John's Popup is around the corner at the pump):
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The stop at Casino:
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And Jesse's Kat and my little 450 at Urbenville:
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So now to trawl through several hours of video for something good...
Um.... the road up from the Bruxner to Urbenville is the Bonalbo Rd. The road from Woodenbong to Legume is the one we call Bumpybong.
Which road were you calling bumpybong?
Ok, we went directly west from Casino on the Bruxner Hwy, then turned right at Sandilands onto what Google Maps tells me is Woodenbong Rd.
This goes through Bottle Creek and becomes Bonalbo-Urbenville Rd, through Old Bonalbo, and becomes Tooloom Rd just before going into Urbenville where we turned right onto Urben St.
The only road I see on Google Maps you could be referring too is Tooloom Rd? West from Urbenville towards Legume.
Not saying you're wrong as I've never been that way, just saying what Google Maps tells me...
If that road is bumpier than what I went on then I'll pass!
The Road from Woodenbong to Legume is the Mt Lindesay Rd. That is what we call bumpybong.
The road from that to Urbenville (that is, if leaving the pub you hand not gone to Woodenbong but rather the opposite direction - as if you had turned left entering Urbenville and not right and to the pub) is almost as bad as Bumpybong. The Bonalbo Rd (whatever google is now deciding to call it which goes through Bonalbo) which you turned right onto at the small rest stop on the Bruxner, is a tad bumpy as you have discovered but it's smooth highway compared to the real Bumpybong. And feels worse on the crap suspension of the likes of GS500s than better bikes.
So....
Woodenbong to Legume = bumpybong
It was way to damp for me to even consider yesterday. I don't mind riding in the rain but not for hours on end. You must have been really keen for that ride.
Ok, thanks for the clarification Mister! My Ikons handled it quite well but bumps like that mid-corner kill my confidence, especially in the wet. There were lots of much smoother stretches though and a lot of the potholes looked really fresh, so I'm going to guess its just all the rain lately that's made it worse...
Twisted... yeah mate I was keen as mustard! I don't get too many chances for weekend rides so I try to get out once a month or so if I can, so if I missed this one I'm not sure how soon I'd get out again. Mind you all the Kat guys had accomodation booked in Armidale...
Jesse (on the Kat) made an interesting point over lunch at Beaudesert... he enjoys riding in that sort of weather because he finds it helps his cornering ability in the dry. I reckon he's got a point...
One thing I did notice though is that now that my confidence is up a lot more and my bike's running better, I'm finding the limits of the mismatched front/rear dual sports. There's a certain point (only at lower speeds in the wet) when leaning over that it feels like the front tyre is going to slip out from under me, but if I go past it it's fine. I got 8000km's out of the rear last time, and I've probably got 1500 or so on it now, so next time when it's up for replacement I'll go road tyres and a matched set front/rear. Enough of the "scrambler" image... I just wanna ride :thumb:
If it's fine this weekend I'll probably spend it on the back of Glorious. The stretch from the picnic grounds to the look out is great for getting the confidence up in the corners.
Yeah that's true. I'm not a huge fan of Glorious but it is good for that.
My main problem with it is more the riders than the road itself though. I used to be shaZam! scared of it, but not any more... I just much prefer it on a weekday to the weekend.
I'm going to try to get out during my week and a half off, but suspect I'll end up just joining the Katana guys on their regular Saturday morning ride the Saturday after next.
First video done and uploaded:
All those silver katanas! ..... That's just weird!! ... They all look the same!! ... It's like a mini cult or something .... Imagine how odd it must look to passerby when they see that large group all riding the same bike? ... Definitely some kinda freaky shaZam! going on there!!! .....
Nothing but katanas ....
.... Oh ....... Wait ...... :icon_rolleyes: .... Never mind ;) :D
Hahahahahahahaha
Mate a fleet of Kats is an awesome site at any time :thumb:
Did I ever mention I hate dealerships? As of now I found the cause of my stuttering and what I thought was a lean issue. After so much friggin around trying to chase the issue including pulling carbs from the bike multiple times, checking and triple checking valves and even resorting to rejetting the carbs I find out the problem was an incorrectly supplied air filter. It looks like a GS filter, fits like a GS filter but has a larger restrictor than a stock filter so my poor GS was suffocating. Positive note is my carbs are jetted and running good now. Just waiting on a K&N airfilter to install since the other one is absolutely useless.
Lol sounds like they didnt have the right one in stock but didnt wanna lose the $$$ so gave you one that looked right.
Omg you re jetted? Say it ain't so?
Gah that sucks Twisted! One of many reasons I try to do all my work myself where I can... glad to hear she's sorted and running well now!
Oh and if anyone's keen to meet up with the Kat boys on Saturday morning I'm heading out again... AussieChick? Slips you up for it? It'll be an early start again of course...
Hmmmmmmm maybe see if I'm on overtime
Cool, just let me know so I can give you the meet place to head up and join the lads. Will be leaving Arana Hills no later than 6:15am.
Shall do
Where you riding?
And also Pete have you got a carb balancer?
The carbs still not balanced? If I could get a hold of one I'd run it out to you
Destination unknown at present, but usually somewhere not too distant as most of us need to be back home before lunch or so. Typically brekky at Dayboro or Woodford or something is the go, sometimes Mt G but not often.
And yep I have a carb balancer, and it's a good 'un too, Morgan Carbtune Pro. Let me know if you're coming and would like me to bring it, I can definitely organise a loan as it's not something I use hugely often.
I'm on dad duty, birthday party to go to so I'm out sorry guys
No worries mate.
Anyone keen for a run up the mountain tomorrow?
On call this week so definitely a no go for me... next weekend is Easter and 10th wedding anniversary so will have some different things going on :)
Maybe the Saturday after that I'll get out with the Kat guys again...
And the next big GSR/Kat run will be Sunday 2nd June too...
Okely dokely... route is done and dusted for 2nd June. Sorry for the lengthy link but Google Maps doesn't like it when you use alternate routes so it can't generate a shorter one...
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Meet at Samford Caltex 7am for 7:30am departure to Woodford.
Arrive Woodford 9am for 9:30am departure for Kenilworth.
Arrive Bellbird Cafe Kenilworth 10:30am for 11am departure for Palmwoods.
Arrive Ricks Diner Palmwoods 12pm for 1:30pm departure for Mt Mee.
Arrive Pitstop Cafe Mt Mee 3pm. Official ride ends.
All times approximate of course except the meeting time.
Still a while away so plenty of time to make plans to be there or be square :thumb:
Who's riding where over Easter break?
Nowhere as bike is in pieces and I dont feel like putting it back together.
The other 2 are no longer registered as I dont use them
Nowhere for me... anniversary tomorrow, stuff planned on Saturday, and I typically avoid riding on weekends like this coz there's too many idiots in cages on public holidays that can't drive... they were everywhere already on the way home today...
If you do go, remember there's heaps of tourists out so take care!
I did something to my leg. Hurts like a mofo from back of knee to butt when I walk. Not hammy, figure it must be my sciatic nerve pinched or something. Just sat on the bike to see how it feels. That slight forward leans makes it hurt too much - even drugged up with Paracetamol, Codeine, Mobic and Meloxicam. Not that I cannot handle it, I obviously can cause I can walk around. But it's a distraction on the bike and any distraction means unsafe riding. So none for me.
Doing the family Easter thing so no for me. I'm heading down the beach tommorow to soak up the last of the warmer weather before it goes shaZam!
Not good Mister! Hopefully it heals up real soon though... things like that can be a real Buddha Loves You!
So Slips, you in for 2nd June this time or being soft again? :flipoff:
Anyone else?
I got too much stuff to do this weekend to get out... will try with the Kat guys next Saturday if I can though...
Just over 5 weeks 'til 2nd June run... who's in? Will be booking for lunch a week or two out from the ride so will need to know some numbers by then.
Ok you lot, booking table for lunch late this week, need numbers if anyone's joining in for 2nd June run...
Where is the Jun 2 run to? From where?
From earlier in the thread, here's the details... I realise it's probably going to be a bad starting time/place for you Mister and for Cods too... should be spot on for Twisted though...
Quote from: peteGS on March 25, 2013, 05:26:13 AM
Okely dokely... route is done and dusted for 2nd June. Sorry for the lengthy link but Google Maps doesn't like it when you use alternate routes so it can't generate a shorter one...
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Meet at Samford Caltex 7am for 7:30am departure to Woodford.
Arrive Woodford 9am for 9:30am departure for Kenilworth.
Arrive Bellbird Cafe Kenilworth 10:30am for 11am departure for Palmwoods.
Arrive Ricks Diner Palmwoods 12pm for 1:30pm departure for Mt Mee.
Arrive Pitstop Cafe Mt Mee 3pm. Official ride ends.
All times approximate of course except the meeting time.
Still a while away so plenty of time to make plans to be there or be square :thumb:
Hey Pete, you're gonna have to ditch the Kat boys one day and come riding with me and Cods down here.
I have no bike at the moment. GS has started running on one cylinder for some reason.
Quote from: mister on May 24, 2013, 02:22:20 AM
Hey Pete, you're gonna have to ditch the Kat boys one day and come riding with me and Cods down here.
Yup most definitely! You guys look like you have some nice roads down there and I haven't even scratched the surface yet.
Probably a bit later in the year when it gets light a little earlier so we can have a proper go at it.
Quote from: Twisted on May 24, 2013, 02:42:23 AM
I have no bike at the moment. GS has started running on one cylinder for some reason.
Bugger! What about the Monster?
Quote from: Twisted on May 24, 2013, 02:42:23 AM
I have no bike at the moment. GS has started running on one cylinder for some reason.
REJET!!!!!! :woohoo:
Else
Full Cream Milk in Handlebars - I am currently experimenting between Store bought and Organic. Organic looks like the shyte :thumb:
But is it permeate free????
Permeate will start eating your handlebars from the inside out...
Organic, my friend. It is so free of crud, there isn't even any milk in it :woohoo:
Hahaha nice... you know I always thought 99% fat free meant they didn't charge you for 99% of the fat in the product?
:wink:hey guys got my new gs 500f '09
Brisbane-northlakes. Very keen to do some riding!
Cheers
Good stuff throw a pic up
Here are a few of the girl just before we headed out for a ride :D
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Did you buy it with a different tank?
It's a 2009 gs with 2005 frame!
I bought her as a write off in nsw, came up to qld and swapped the frame out! Looked around for a matching tank, but figured ill ride and enjoy her as is and paint or replace the tank at a later date.
Bought her for 1000 and the new frame ran me 125. So got my self a 2009 gs with 10000km on the clock for under 1200$-cant complain!
I wouldn't complain either so a nice straight framed gsf for 1200? Bargin
Damn right!
Pretty keen on adding some heated handlebars, and frameslidders.
But I'm on the hunt for gsx750f for the next bike.
Hey Alex, not too late to join us on Sunday if you're keen.
Having a nice run starting from Samford 7am up to Palmwoods for lunch, look a few posts back up this thread to see the route map and times etc.
Let me know if you're keen!
So far there are 14 starters, mostly on Katanas and other '80's vintage Suzuki's with a couple of other odd ones thrown in. There will be one Harley in attendance but we don't hold it against him as he is rebuilding his Katana :thumb:
I will of course be on my GS450... all I have for now...
Yeah, sounds good. ill have to clear it with the girlfriend first but sounds awesome.
Cool, let us know if you're coming for sure and I'll PM you my mobile just in case there's any dramas on the day.
Spotted 2009-2010 black gs500 at north lakes Westfield. Was going to write a note but it was pissing down and couldn't be bothered getting wet!
We do have a spotted thread
Heated Grips? In Qld? Me thinks you just need a couple cement sachets in your coffee in the morning and you won't need no darn girlie heated grips. :icon_mrgreen: :icon_mrgreen:
Oh yeah, welcome aboard.... you know.... once you own a GS500 it's in your blood for life - just saying.
I refrained from commenting on the heated grips... :icon_rolleyes:
I think I counted 3 days last winter when I thought I may have needed winter gloves... the rest of the time my summer gloves are just fine :thumb:
It helps there's no highway on the commute and I reckon the handguards cut a lot of the wind out...
On the ippy motorway dead of winter late at night or early morning I glad I have mine. And they are great for drying your gloves in the rain
Hmmmm I'll give you keeping your hands warm in the rain... :icon_razz:
Alex, let me know about Sunday? Mainly I need to know if we need to keep an eye out for you or not and if you're meeting us at Samford or Woodford.
sorry for late reply, im sure you are all well and on your way!
We had a big night at the rugby last night so there was no chance of getting up early!
As for the heated grips, Ive ridden the gs to Tassie and back last october for the semester of uni down there. I will be returning eventually and wouldn't mind the comfort they provide!
No worries Alex, ride done and dusted... great ride today and great weather except Mt Mee was a bit wet on the way home.
First video's up from Sunday, more to come but they'll be a bit slow getting uploaded...
Next two are done, more to come...
You're gonna love my "pick a gear, any gear" moment as we turn onto Ocean View Rd... and again I nearly go over the edge on one right hander... that makes 4 out of 4 times on that same corner... :cookoo:
Parts 4 and 5... part 5 is awesome... love that road! Gotta do it when leading some time I reckon :thumb:
Hi Brisbane GS'ers.
Just saying G'day... I'm just getting into riding and have a brand spanking 2013 GS500 naked (dark grey).
I ride in to the city from Albany Creek every day so if you spot me give a nod. (that'll be me missing second across an intersection!)
cheers
Spotman
Hi Spotman welcome to the nuthouse ...
Ps. We need pics. A pic of your bike. Themz tha roolz.
Hey Spotman, welcome! +1 on Mister's request for pic's... I might see you in my travels... Keperra to the Valley daily on my little old 450...
And a couple more vid's...
Oh, if anyone's keen for a mid week ride I'll be heading out next Thursday 27th. Won't be an all day thing, probably leave the Arana Hills Caltex around the 7am mark and back home by 12 or 1 I think. At this stage I'm thinking of hitting Bellthorpe Range Rd again but not sure yet.
What a nice day to ride in...wet, dark and cold!
Yesterday was better (as in this pic!)
As requested:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7399/9094461833_8e33bbcd2a_n.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jibberspot/9094461833/)
GS500 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jibberspot/9094461833/) by Jibberspot (http://www.flickr.com/people/jibberspot/), on Flickr
Quote from: Spotman on June 20, 2013, 02:59:43 PM
What a nice day to ride in...wet, dark and cold!
Yesterday was better (as in this pic!)
As requested:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7399/9094461833_8e33bbcd2a_n.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jibberspot/9094461833/)
GS500 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jibberspot/9094461833/) by Jibberspot (http://www.flickr.com/people/jibberspot/), on Flickr
Nice :thumb:
Nice one Spotman... which route do you take into work and what time? I'm usually crossing South Pine Rd at Pickering St Enoggera around the 7am mark...
And parts 8 and 9 from 2nd June ride, part 9 a bit after 2:30 shows you why you need a Suzuki... Honda brakes suck!
Hey peteGS,
I am usually through there about 6:15 - 6:30. I usually run in along Old Northern/Sth Pine rd and either turn up Samford rd or continue in to Waterworks Rd (or whatever it's called there at Ashgrove).
I'm usually parked on Turbot st by 6:30 or so.
cheers
Spotman
Aaah ok, bit earlier than me... typically parking outside work 7:15 - 7:30 at the latest...
Quote from: peteGS on June 22, 2013, 04:24:43 AM
Aaah ok, bit earlier than me... typically parking outside work 7:15 - 7:30 at the latest...
No probs mate, I'll keep an eye out for you anyways.
Got my GS in for it's first service today so am on a loaner...Honda CRF trail bike...different!
Cheers
Spotman
Oh no, not a Honda! Look at part 9 of the videos earlier in the thread... does the loan Honda have brakes unlike the Honda just after 2:30 in that video?? :o
Holy carp! :icon_rolleyes:
Could have been a bail out of that bridge!
Indeed! That's the most ridiculous give way sign I've seen for a long time... bridge is on the crest of the rise, and we're on the low side coming up... you can't see the other side of the bridge before you see the give way sign so there's no real warning if there's a car coming... my other mate on the GSXR750 stopped behind me no worries, gotta be a Honda thing...
Anyone selling a GS500 in Brisbane?
Quote from: ParkerMax on June 28, 2013, 08:37:08 AM
Anyone selling a GS500 in Brisbane?
Type? Year? How many $$$?
Quote from: ParkerMax on June 28, 2013, 08:37:08 AM
Anyone selling a GS500 in Brisbane?
Yeah mate. I have one possibly for sale. 2009 gs500f(Blue) 18000km.
I have a $2,000 budget.. ha ha :icon_lol:
Quote from: ParkerMax on July 16, 2013, 12:25:32 AM
I have a $2,000 budget.. ha ha :icon_lol:
That would buy my one :thumb:
Ok you lot... GS Resources and Kat Australia ride 7th September is heading west and south, should make for a good day's ride in areas you lot are in :thumb:
Thinking Twisted, Mister, and Cods in particular here of course...
QuoteNEXT RIDE: Saturday September 7th 2013.
Ride route:
Meet Samford Caltex 7am for 7:30am departure, rest of the day as it comes!
Samford, Mt Glorious, Fernvale, Ipswich
Boonah, Urbenville
Back via Mt Lindsay Hwy
This is part of the route: http://goo.gl/maps/BN6DS (http://goo.gl/maps/BN6DS)
One of the guys scouted out the route yesterday with his sidecar and had a spectacular day out :thumb:
I won't say yes but I won't say no either.
Quote from: slipperymongoose on July 21, 2013, 04:10:53 PM
I won't say yes but I won't say no either.
(http://durianrider.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/fence-sitter.jpeg)
Yep so far ahead but I should be able to hopefully
Janx... that fella has an awfully big smile for someone with a pointy stick up their date... :dunno_white: :cookoo:
Slips... all good, just let us know closer to the day... needs to be planned well in advance for a bunch of people to know what the go is :thumb:
Quote from: peteGS on July 21, 2013, 08:47:26 PM
Janx... that fella has an awfully big smile for someone with a pointy stick up their date... :dunno_white: :cookoo:
yeah i dunno eh! ... i just typed in "Slips Fence Sitting Comic" into google images and got that!?!?!?!? ;) :D
:icon_lol: :icon_lol: :icon_lol:
I hope your drown in xxxx janx haha
Drown in XXXX beer? ... nah bro!!.. first beer i ever drank! ... i'm willing to do a Homer Simpson / Duff style effort for XXXX beer and drink my way free!!! :flipoff:
Good luck haha
Pete.... that route encompasses the imfamous Bumpy Bong Rd. The road turns to shite after turning left at Legume. And I know it's hard to believe, but it gets even worse once you get on to Tooloom Rd at E. So my advice is..... make sure you do NOT need to do wees as you get to that road, otherwise you will have a hard time holding it.
The scenery along from E to F is pretty good. That's where I got this shot (yeah, we just had to do wees)....
(http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4150/5025477302_f1b438a1f1_b.jpg)
But don't expect a pleasant ride. Your suspension will get a workout.
I won't be coming (I work Saturdays). But say hello to Amanda at the Urbenville Pub (The Crown) :thumb:
Haha yeah I've been warned of that road... wees are bad, poos are even worse! Had that issue on Lyons Rd :o
Updated route:
http://goo.gl/maps/svqR2 (http://goo.gl/maps/svqR2)
Bugger you can't make it but I will get down your way some day, will have to make a it a Sunday :thumb:
I'm sure Amanda will like some random stranger saying g'day to her by name... haha
A word with timing.... Rathdowney to Urbenville is roughly 45 minutes - if you get along at a good clip. Boonah to U'ville will take you over an hour
H - I... if you haven't ridden it before, this is what you are in for... starts at 2:48 or just after http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtLduPXFZeY - and if the rider leading has not done it before, the turn onto that section from Boonah Rathdowney Rd is Very easy to overshoot as it's a right hander less than 50 meters after crossing a bridge where the road dips into the bridge. Fantastic scenery on that section - as you can kinda see in the video.
U'ville pub doesn't do lunch until midday. There is fuel at the General Store across the road and a small servo in town - but W'bong now has a servo that stays open weekends so if you need fuel there are a few choices. W.bong to U'ville is bumpy, but cause it's only short you can handle it. Phone reception in U'ville is crap. Facing the pub, about 6 meters to the right of the building's edge in the middle of the footpath will get you reception with telstra, just.
Cool, cheers mate! I noticed the reception thing when we went through there in March... tried to SMS the wife to say I was still alive, was a bit difficult! Wandered around a bit and it finally sent...
A few of the guys know those roads enough so we should be right, and they'll be leading this time, not I :thumb:
Any of you lot intending to hit the Laverda Concours on the 18th August? I'll be heading down...
Quote from: peteGS on August 07, 2013, 04:24:23 AM
Any of you lot intending to hit the Laverda Concours on the 18th August? I'll be heading down...
Nope.
Shock horror :icon_razz:
Kidding... I really need to get down your way and go for a spin with you and Cods one day later this year.
Quote from: peteGS on August 08, 2013, 03:51:11 AM
Shock horror :icon_razz:
Kidding... I really need to get down your way and go for a spin with you and Cods one day later this year.
:thumb: :thumb:
It will be a Sunday, though. Are you allowed to ride on Sundays? :flipoff:
Hahahaha yep I am! Sometimes...
Next big ride after September will be 1st December... 1st Sunday in December. :thumb:
Quote from: mister on August 08, 2013, 03:53:40 AM
Quote from: peteGS on August 08, 2013, 03:51:11 AM
Shock horror :icon_razz:
Kidding... I really need to get down your way and go for a spin with you and Cods one day later this year.
:thumb: :thumb:
It will be a Sunday, though. Are you allowed to ride on Sundays? :flipoff:
:icon_lol: :icon_lol: :icon_lol:
Shall see what I can do when the sun starts coming up a little earlier... :cool:
Quote from: peteGS on August 09, 2013, 01:27:24 PM
Shall see what I can do when the sun starts coming up a little earlier... :cool:
Just so you know... the sun doesn't "come up". Us in our made up time see it as the earth spins - just to avoid any confusion by thinking the sun goes up and down. Glad I could help :icon_mrgreen:
Why doesn't it steam when the sun comes up through the ocean? ... And why no sizzle & steam when it sets in the ocean? ....
On Crematoria the sunrise set the air and land on fire!! ... Why doesn't that happen in summer here?
Cause we don't have an underground prison with odd looking vicious dog things that glow red backs when you hit them.
..... True.... But we should!!!! ... :icon_twisted:
Nor do we have anywhere that can shine your eyeballs for 20 menthol Kools :thumb:
Now that is a tragic fault! ... No eyeshine!
What? The sun doesn't come up! Nooooo my whole life is in ruins... how can that not be the case???!!!
Next you'll be telling me the earth isn't a big flat disc...
Quote from: peteGS on August 10, 2013, 02:52:34 PM
Next you'll be telling me the earth isn't a big flat disc...
I'd never tell you such a preposterous thing. :o
Just as well! :thumb:
not just a big flat disc! .. theres bumpy mountain bits and conversely hollow valley bits plus caves .. theres wet wiggly bits .. and big blue wobbly bits ... fluffy floaty bits ... and greeny brown shaggy bits ... lots of bits! :D
Errr I think you lost your bits...
Kibble and bits?
You're kibbling me...
Hey guys,
I need your help. My mate dropped his 2008 gs f yesterday night in the garage! We were mean to be going for a ride this weekend but now needs two mirrors clutch and break leavers....anybody know a wreck in brisbane which may have some gs parts....
Thanks!
You can try Albion Motorcycles but he's not cheap and can be a bit of a prick.
Otherwise Tiaro motorcycle wreckers and get him to courier or express post if he has them.
Otherwise you can try www.mickhone.com.au for new ones... their prices are top notch and if they have them in stock you should also be able to get them express posted so you can get going on the weekend :thumb:
Pretty sure there's a wrecker on the south side too but don't know the name... Springwood or Slacks Creek perhaps?
Also, www.findapart.com.au but that won't get you going by the weekend most likely...
He dropped in the garage and somehow broke levers and mirrors on Both sides? How does that happen with a drop in your own garage?
In against a bench? ... One bang on floor and one taken out by bench top?! .. Theoretically ... :thumb:
Put on centre stand... leant too far... bugger!
Pick up, musn't lean too far that way so I'll go the other way... bugger!
Or ... :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: oops bang! ... :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: ... Oops bang again.... ??
Quote from: Janx101 on August 27, 2013, 05:12:16 AM
Or ... :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: oops bang! ... :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: ... Oops bang again.... ??
Winner! :woohoo:
It was on the side stand in the carport...don't know what happend. We came out in the morning, my bike was was still on her side stand. But his had fallen and just was all buggered up. Slight hill. Maybe she rolled off it???
I left mine in gear. Don't know about him though.
Maybe some drunken fool wandering by decided to try sampling it... dropped it in drunken stupidity and fled off into the night...
Hi I am about to buy a 2001 gs500 and I am wondering how I find out whether it is an 'e' model. Next to the seat it says gs500.for insurance purposes
ParkerMax
Technically it's an e but the insurance company should have a listing just for gs500
errr... easiest is.... does it have front/side fairings and triangular headlight?... if yes = F model ...
if round headlight and even anaftermarket bikini fairing or something .. then its an E .. ?
just looked at my Aussie rego papers... mentions nothing about E or F .. says GS5004A ... :dunno_black:
Yeah the 'e' models are the nakeds but I thought post 2000ish they dropped the e and just did gs500? :dunno_black: give them the year and they should have it on the screen in front of them.
hang on... another rant ... this one is going in RANT of the day ... ;)
Ok thanks for he assistance.
ParkerMax
EDIT: I did a quote with QBE and it came up with GS500 and GS500e :icon_question:
Hello all!
I finally got my bike, after many months of waiting for one to show up.
I ended up grabbing a 2000 Suzuki GS500!
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/13317647/GS500%20smaller.jpg)
Terrible photo!
When I got home after picking it up, I was shaking and panting and sweating furiously. Bit of downtime helped, but now I want to go out again.. O deary me.
Regards,
A Happy ParkerMax!
Nice :thumb: :thumb:
Good one mate! :thumb:
Where in Brissie do you hang your hat?
Currently in Moorook. Going to look for a budget seatbag with a detachable base. And advice on luggage?
ParkerMax
Aah southside boy, I won't hold it against you :icon_razz: j/k Not too far away to catch up for a weekend ride at some point if you're keen.
Seat bag isn't a bad idea, I've gone off tank bags after getting some grit caught under mine and putting a few scratches on the tank.
I use Oxford saddlebags every day and the quality seems good for the price, pretty sure they have seat/tail bags etc. as well.
Quote from: peteGS on October 08, 2013, 12:58:52 PM
Aah southside boy, I won't hold it against you :icon_razz: j/k Not too far away to catch up for a weekend ride at some point if you're keen.
Seat bag isn't a bad idea, I've gone off tank bags after getting some grit caught under mine and putting a few scratches on the tank.
I use Oxford saddlebags every day and the quality seems good for the price, pretty sure they have seat/tail bags etc. as well.
I ended up buying an Oxford First Time Tail bag. The first bag's base's zipper broke really early (I think it may have been an old model?), so I sent that back and got a new one. Works nicely. Cheers for the recommendation.
On another note, I am wondering where a good is to get parts for GS500 in Australia/QLD/Brisbane? preferably with an online store. Looks like I need new brake pads and the rotor looks.... A bit... unhealthy. I don't think the last owner looked after it too well.
Regards
Quote from: ParkerMax on November 16, 2013, 12:55:19 AM
Quote from: peteGS on October 08, 2013, 12:58:52 PM
Aah southside boy, I won't hold it against you :icon_razz: j/k Not too far away to catch up for a weekend ride at some point if you're keen.
Seat bag isn't a bad idea, I've gone off tank bags after getting some grit caught under mine and putting a few scratches on the tank.
I use Oxford saddlebags every day and the quality seems good for the price, pretty sure they have seat/tail bags etc. as well.
I ended up buying an Oxford First Time Tail bag. The first bag's base's zipper broke really early (I think it may have been an old model?), so I sent that back and got a new one. Works nicely. Cheers for the recommendation.
On another note, I am wondering where a good is to get parts for GS500 in Australia/QLD/Brisbane? preferably with an online store. Looks like I need new brake pads and the rotor looks.... A bit... unhealthy. I don't think the last owner looked after it too well.
Regards
http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CDAQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bluecitymotorcycles.com.au%2F&ei=hCqHUoD5IMOgiQfjzIHYAg&usg=AFQjCNE6y2tcFc19--Tf47whwvegf-t00A&sig2=KSX1VNvIl_Snhwb4TjcD2Q&bvm=bv.56643336,d.aGc
Check eBay too. Most times its cheaper on eBay
Quote from: Twisted on November 16, 2013, 01:19:45 AM
http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CDAQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bluecitymotorcycles.com.au%2F&ei=hCqHUoD5IMOgiQfjzIHYAg&usg=AFQjCNE6y2tcFc19--Tf47whwvegf-t00A&sig2=KSX1VNvIl_Snhwb4TjcD2Q&bvm=bv.56643336,d.aGc
Check eBay too. Most times its cheaper on eBay
Thanks mate!
Also Mick Hone in Victoria www.mickhone.com.au and for discs try Metal Gear at Brendale www.metalgear.com.au
Quote from: ParkerMax on November 16, 2013, 12:55:19 AM
I ended up buying an Oxford First Time Tail bag.
Hey ParkerMax,
Where did you get the bag from in Brisbane? Or was it an online buy?
Am interested in a seat/tail bag myself. A mate has the Kriega 30 and is happy with it but it looks a bit fiddly to attach every day as a commuter bag. How is the Oxford working out?
cheers
Spotman
Hello,
I bought the bag from bikebiz.com.au which is in Parramatta, NSW. The bag has enough space for a helmet. The base is held down with a Velcro strap below the seat and 2 hockey straps (which is lame). I ended up with a faulty bag but then received another under warranty.
The bag does turn into a backpack when it is disconnected from the base. When reconnecting the bag to the base again the straps are annoying as they get in the way.
The zips are easy to use with gloves on. The bag comes with a waterproof/resistant cover which is handy.
I haven't been able to use it much while on the bike because the bike is being fixed. I haven't used it on the hwy, but I assume the straps and your body will keep it in place.
I am thinking of getting a small tank bag, because it is annoying getting off the bike to get at some things in the bag. But if you need it to carry stuff to work and back its pretty good.
When I get the bike back I will see how it copes on the hwy.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Regards,
ParkerMax
I gotta say I'm over the saddlebag thing... I want to make some hard bags up for my 450 so I don't have to keep putting the saddlebags on and off. The current ones aren't secure so I can't let them sit on the bike at work.
Just my 2c anyway... but of course nowadays 2c gets rounded down to 0c so my opinion is worthless ;)
Quote from: peteGS on November 20, 2013, 04:22:25 AM
I gotta say I'm over the saddlebag thing... I want to make some hard bags up for my 450 so I don't have to keep putting the saddlebags on and off. The current ones aren't secure so I can't let them sit on the bike at work.
Just my 2c anyway... but of course nowadays 2c gets rounded down to 0c so my opinion is worthless ;)
Yeah, I would love to have a ventura rack and bag instead of the tail bag, but they cost $500ish. Not prepared to pay that :(
p.s. in the States you would still have 2 pennies, so your opinion is worth something somewhere :cheers:
Haha cool...
I'm thinking a bit of steel rod bent up and some brackets welded on to mount to the shock bolt, rear indicator bolt, and passenger footpeg mount to make some racks.
Then some aluminium sheeting to make the hard bags.
Just need some form of quick release but secure locking method to attach them to the racks and probably get out of it for something like $50 - 80 plus effort if I could get all the metal and aluminium as scrap :thumb:
Shed's gotta come first though otherwise I have nowhere to hide my crap welding... I need lots and lots of practise!!!
I did welding in high school, I was terrible. Will be looking forward to some 'the making of' pics.
No second hand GS500 racks/brackets at the moment :'(
ParkerMax
Will definitely post pic's... when I do it... just don't hold your breath because it will be a while! I mocked up a pair in cardboard months ago to make sure I could get suitable pillion and exhaust clearance but that's as far as I got... I'm estimating another six months to a year before I start I reckon... :dunno_black:
Quote from: peteGS on November 20, 2013, 12:24:32 PM
Will definitely post pic's... when I do it... just don't hold your breath because it will be a while! I mocked up a pair in cardboard months ago to make sure I could get suitable pillion and exhaust clearance but that's as far as I got... I'm estimating another six months to a year before I start I reckon... :dunno_black:
Ha, no worries, I may be rich one day and buy myself a ventura rack and be like Oprah "EVERYONE in this thread gets a free ventura rack!"... and the crowd goes wild. :icon_lol:
Quote from: Spotman on November 18, 2013, 02:33:06 PM
Quote from: ParkerMax on November 16, 2013, 12:55:19 AM
I ended up buying an Oxford First Time Tail bag.
Hey ParkerMax,
Where did you get the bag from in Brisbane? Or was it an online buy?
Am interested in a seat/tail bag myself. A mate has the Kriega 30 and is happy with it but it looks a bit fiddly to attach every day as a commuter bag. How is the Oxford working out?
cheers
Spotman
Hi mate, if you need pics or anything lemme know. I can only give you bag pics atm, but when I get my bike I can show you how it is on the bike?
Cheers
Quote from: ParkerMax on November 20, 2013, 02:09:40 PM
Ha, no worries, I may be rich one day and buy myself a ventura rack and be like Oprah "EVERYONE in this thread gets a free ventura rack!"... and the crowd goes wild. :icon_lol:
Hahahaha you'll have to start your own pay TV channel too... except make it for GS'!
Hey fellas,
Might be getting my bike back tomorrow or the next and I was thinking of replacing my foot pegs. I had a look at the wiki, but I can't find the pegs anywhere. Has anyone here modified their pegs?
Good news on getting the bike back, can't help on the pegs though as I'm sure they're somewhat different to the 450...
hi guys just joined and checking in i reside in margate on the northside of brissy
Welcome mate! Keperra here myself... What model do you have?
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2010 gs500 naked in grey
Good stuff... naked all the way! (for the GS of course...)
(http://i.imgur.com/EdRC1Da.jpg)
Hey guys.
Got my GS500 a few weeks back and love it! Used to have a GPZ500 a few years ago but I prefer the GS.
Got some LED's for the dash/gauges but because I can't read and the there's a million different threads without a clear answer I got the wrong ones for the dash (they fit pre-2002 GS500's and mine is a 2005).
I'm in Annerley if anyone wants to grab them for $15 (oil, neutral, indicator and high beam).
jmartin1986@outlook.com
Hey mate, welcome! The ol' GS' rock!
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Welcome
Quote from: ash1987 on March 03, 2014, 05:23:11 AM
hi guys just joined and checking in i reside in margate on the northside of brissy
Welcome, Ash.
You now know the joy of riding sexy twins ;) ;)
Greets Hibino.
Nice seafood shop at Annerly, near the rail bridge where fairfield rd shoots off, behind the PA - and a nice but all too brief set of twists through from there to the pub.
Anyways. Welcome to the addiction ;)