go the BT45 had them on the CBX and they were great im not even considering anything else, also know others who have used them never heard a bad word and anything would have to better then standard  

Hi all,

Sorry to bail but these things, they happen :x . Panik, I also have 2 assignments due on the 20th that I havent even opened up the text books yet  LWW, where are you getting your tyres? How long did the old set last you? Hows Ben after his meet and greet with the tarmac?? Is his bike fixed yet??? I have been nowhere interesting on the bike for weeks...... must remedy that situation ASAP
Hope everyone is happy and healthy and bikes running like the little champs they are.

Well, I have an assignment due in *checks watch* 12 hours, I'd better start soon...

I'm getting my tyres from Procycles in Hornsby, because they are servicing my bike anyway.

My current set have done 12,000+ km, and are starting to look a little worn, the front isn't so bad, but the back has about 1mm of tread depth left in the middle.

I'm a big believer in getting good tyres anyway, even more so for bikes, and I don't like the idea of mixing different tyres, so better ones are the go.

Maybe we should schedule the next ride for the 22nd? I have the superbike school on the 23rd, so I'll have to be careful, I don't want to bin my bike the day before that.

Hi Guys,

Sorry I haven't been around (Posting) been a little busy. well for the good news I'm going on The Snowy Ride I ring them up the other day to see if they got my  money    When the time is close I will Email  you guys to find out what you guys are doing.
Well now for  the bad news, I have had last week off work ( I thought yes I will be able to go on some GREAT rides ) well I was at my friends & He told me to have a look at my tyres I had about 1mm on both tyres I have only done 7500kms  ok $320 later I thought yes I be right now well I was then told that I will need a new chain before I do any big rides.  so thats the next job proble this week I hope. also my Car Reg & Ins bike ins is up this month So I will a lttle flat on the money side of things  right now so I wil proble have miss this ride  man I hate this time of year. anyway I did get one ride in on Fri I end up going down to Narooma for the day what a day it was GREAT I took my new Camera with me & took some pics. anyway Take care & Safe riding :mrgreen:

all the best matt:) your friend

Hi Guys

I wrote off my bike yesterday, I'm Ok, but the bike is a mess.

I'll post some pics when I can.

Here's my helmet: http://www.users.bigpond.net.au/panik/gs500/crash/IMGP0379a.jpg

Gav

DUDE! WTF happened?? Im glad to hear you are ok but really sorry to hear about your crash??? Did you go to the docs?? I guess you were wearing all the gear? shaZam! man, that is really bad news but Im really happy to hear you are OK. shaZam!!
:dunno:

oh no!!
sorry to hear that panik, but at least your ok which is the important thing, bikes can be replaced.
Did you do it up the putty? If so im starting to wonder if its safe up there any more with ben coming off and all. (BTW bens fine bike should be back in a week or so about $3500 damage to bike).
I suppose on the bright side you can look at the triumph now.
How much damage was done to the GS?
BTW did you get the new tyres before the accident? If not did youre tyre let go?
The picture of your helmet looked OUCH!
anyway stay good and stay in contact    

Also to Matt geoff and Ben booked some accomadation at Threadbo for the snowy run so we probably get together down there, just waiting for the travel info to turn up.

Talk to you all soon  

Panik mate, sorry to hear about your stack, wtf happened ? - I just read your prev post on Sat morning, you were worried bout keeping the bike intact for sperbike school...aw man hope your ok..chin up bro and get back on a horse asap...

Colmano    

panik,
Sorry to hear about your bike  , I glad your ok . you can alway get another bike .

Lukewarm, Cool it's going to be a top weekend .

Colman, Welcome to the group

all the best matt:) your friend

It's a long story, I'll write something up when I can. It looks like the bike is a write off.

Tank damage, front forks snapped in half, headlight, triple clamps, handlebars, levers, the frame might not be in alignment, all the body panels, right hand peg is snapped off, the foot brake lever is bent.



I'm looking at getting a 2nd hand Honda VTR-250 next.  

Hopefully I'll be ready for the next ride still  

Gavin

     
     

OUCH!! glad you were able to walk away from that!
I'll wait for the story but glad you are OK.
Geoff use to have a VTR250 there a good bike with good suspension and brakes but not nearly the power of the GS, but have to ask why go backwards? :dunno:
Anyway stay good and take it easy and keep in touch    

Hey Panik,
That has to have hurt. Im glad to hear you are ok but echo LW's thoughts about going back to a 250?? Wont the insurance buy you another one??? Was that up the Putty road??  I read a letter in AMCN about the cops picking people off the tarmac there every weeeknd so dont feel too bad about it!  But the full story would be good to hear when you can. Oh, and get a blue one next, they go faster......
And who was the GS rider in Albany street, crows nest at 12.50pm today (wednesday)?
Cheers,
Duncan.

Oh yeah, the bike's insured, I just really liked the handling of the Honda CBR250RR, and I was hoping that the VTR was similar, but with a naked bike look.

I'm not sure that I want to go back to the GS, it's a really good bike, but I think that it needs new front springs, rear shock (maybe) and tyres. But that is just for the riding I do, I don't want to get a new GS for $8000, then spend another $700 on it for new handle bars, tyres and springs.

I like the power of the GS, and if the VTR isn't too much down on power, and handles better, I'll go for it instead.

I want a better handling bike, maybe with a fairing.

Quote from: MuldoonThat has to have hurt. Im glad to hear you are ok
Oh, and get a blue one next, they go faster......

agree with the first point

But the black ones are the fastest  :lol:

 

Panik, Geoff and Ben send there best  

Quote from: AnonymousI just really liked the handling of the Honda CBR250RR, and I was hoping that the VTR was similar, but with a naked bike look.

I don't want to get a new GS for $8000, then spend another $700 on it for new handle bars, tyres and springs.

1st point go with the CBR instead of the VTR if you want sport riding, the VTR really isnt that far removed from our bikes just better handling and less power but you could do no wrong buy one though they are a little pricey for what you get (no tacho until last years model).

2nd point Fair call i can understand that

FARK !...man you are one lucky dude...to walk away from that stack, albeit gingerly.....overshoot the cnr ?

Colman

Hey Guys was just looking at the motopix web site, was anyone up the old road on 1st of Aug? as there are 3 GS500 pictures there just wondering if it was anyone here.
One of them is a red one with a screen:cheers:  

Wish it was me! I have been so slack re getting out on the bike. Ive promised her a big wash/clean/chain tightening session this w/end but hopefully willg et out next week.
When is the next ride??? Hey Panik, how are you doing? You allright??

Cheers,
Duncan.

Not sure bout Motopix, do you mean DeenoPix ?? - If so then yeah myself (D1000069.jpg) and my mate Harvs (D1000068.jpg) are on there.

Is there a different site for photos ?? as we saw 2 photographers on the day on the Old Rd..Whats the Motopix link ? and is theer a password, etc ??

Cheers    

both are the same deenopix is the web site but has motopix on his van I think.
Don't know about a second photographer, but now I'll have to look but nice pics anyhow Colman hope to see you up there some time do you stop at pie in the sky or road warriors?