A really good catch up, thanks everyone. On the Sunday I rode to Tyrendarra with a mate on a new Sport Glide - Harley are finally getting their act together. The Harley consistently gave better fuel consumption, despite being 1745cc (or thereabouts), by about 1.5 to 2.0l/300km - the Honda was more economical (financially) however because 91 could be used rather than 98 (there is very little 95 in country areas, 95 being the recommended minimum for the Harley).
About 10am on Sunday a kangaroo wanted to get a bit close and personal - more good luck than good management resulted in a near miss. The rest of the ride was uneventful (excepting the old dear who decided to go through the roundabout from my left at Naracoorte as I was turning right - close, but no cigar).
Temps ranged from 15 to 33. I was very glad I had the cut down screen on when it was 33.