Author Topic: May/June Official Tassie RTE !!!!  (Read 9615 times)

Kev

  • Guest
May/June Official Tassie RTE !!!!
« on: April 02, 2012, 07:39:34 PM »
OK this is what I have so far...

Dates for Tassie RTE...

I'll try fit in anywhere

Sim can do 5-6, 19-20, of May or 2-3 June

Moose is out..

Walton is in...dates Walton?

KTMGeoff...haven't heard yet

Couch..what do you think?

How about Saturday 12 May or Sunday 13 May.  If that works I can take a day off work. 

Cheers

Kev
« Last Edit: April 03, 2012, 08:00:52 PM by Kev »
 

Offline walton

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 37
  • Glen Waverley, Victoria
    • My Spot
Re: May Official Tassie RTE !!!!
« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2012, 09:52:01 PM »
Anytime that Carsten is free, I am too. Apart from march/April I do believe we both get every third weekend off.
1998 ST1100P
FarRider #440
Let's Ride!
 

Offline Carsten

  • Tassie NR 2019
  • Sr. Member
  • *
  • Posts: 295
  • Thanked: 22 times
  • Carsten
Re: May Official Tassie RTE !!!!
« Reply #2 on: April 03, 2012, 01:33:16 AM »
Can do 20th May, have to be back for night shift or 2 June is good, all day.
 

Offline Aj1300

  • aj1300
  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 455
  • Thanked: 13 times
  • KTm
Re: May/June Official Tassie RTE !!!!
« Reply #3 on: April 04, 2012, 08:00:06 AM »
Hi Kev, where a bouts are you going? Planning to do a ride in your great state, I might be able to catch up with you guys if the dates marry up :beer
Cheers Aj :blk13
Adam aj1300/ KTM
 

Offline Sim

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 121
  • Thanked: 8 times
  • A ride you say? LeST go!
Re: May/June Official Tassie RTE !!!!
« Reply #4 on: April 05, 2012, 04:16:19 PM »
Looks like things are firming up... my preference is for either of the two dates in May (19-20 May or 5-6 May). The proposed date in early June is pretty close to the Tassie Far-Ride scheduled for 9 June.  :eek
CBR1100XX
ST1300A '05 (sold)
 

Offline Carsten

  • Tassie NR 2019
  • Sr. Member
  • *
  • Posts: 295
  • Thanked: 22 times
  • Carsten
Re: May/June Official Tassie RTE !!!!
« Reply #5 on: April 05, 2012, 08:33:07 PM »
Good practise for the Farride, get the bikes warmed up.  Chance to discuss tactics.  Walton is also registered  for the Farride.
 

Offline Sim

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 121
  • Thanked: 8 times
  • A ride you say? LeST go!
Re: May/June Official Tassie RTE !!!!
« Reply #6 on: April 28, 2012, 01:02:31 PM »
Hi Guys, Just wondering if we are any closer to a ride-date yet? Pencil me in.
 :blu13left
CBR1100XX
ST1300A '05 (sold)
 

Offline Carsten

  • Tassie NR 2019
  • Sr. Member
  • *
  • Posts: 295
  • Thanked: 22 times
  • Carsten
Re: May/June Official Tassie RTE !!!!
« Reply #7 on: May 07, 2012, 08:30:59 PM »
Hi all.  Back from holidays, unfortunately  Are we any closer to a date that suits all?  Earlyish lunch on the 20 May (nightshift) or the 2 June.  Or we leave it till later, maybe end of June or July.  Its not going to get any colder.
 

Offline Couch

  • Tassie NR 2019
  • Legendary "1000 Club" Member
  • *
  • Posts: 1399
  • Thanked: 11 times
  • Tasman Peninsula, Tasmania
Re: May/June Official Tassie RTE !!!!
« Reply #8 on: May 07, 2012, 11:09:33 PM »
Sorry fellas........I've been off line for a few days.   You guys make the date and I'll try to fit in with you. 
There are many paths to the top of the mountain.....but we all need to find our own way!
 

Offline walton

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 37
  • Glen Waverley, Victoria
    • My Spot
Re: May/June Official Tassie RTE !!!!
« Reply #9 on: May 07, 2012, 11:30:11 PM »
Work for me is a bit volatile for the time being. At any one time I'm only getting 24 hours notice if I'm working or not. Saturday's are easiest but still no guarantee to have the day off.
Pick a date and I'll try my best.
1998 ST1100P
FarRider #440
Let's Ride!
 

Offline Sim

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 121
  • Thanked: 8 times
  • A ride you say? LeST go!
Re: May/June Official Tassie RTE !!!!
« Reply #10 on: May 08, 2012, 05:28:53 PM »
OK - in the interest of naming a date how about the 20th May? Time: For me any time is good but meeting around 10.30 in the north of the state. Location:- hmmm somewhere central??? Sorta depends who's coming as to whats central??? May i suggest... westbury, perth, longford, evandale or launceston? Does this sound good?
So what does everyone think of this suggestion?  :beer
Sim  :blu13
CBR1100XX
ST1300A '05 (sold)
 

Offline Carsten

  • Tassie NR 2019
  • Sr. Member
  • *
  • Posts: 295
  • Thanked: 22 times
  • Carsten
Re: May/June Official Tassie RTE !!!!
« Reply #11 on: May 08, 2012, 05:42:10 PM »
20th is good for me.  Just have to be home by 5 p.m.
 

Offline walton

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 37
  • Glen Waverley, Victoria
    • My Spot
Re: May/June Official Tassie RTE !!!!
« Reply #12 on: May 08, 2012, 07:54:55 PM »
Any of those locations sounds great! The 20th sounds like it just might work as well.
1998 ST1100P
FarRider #440
Let's Ride!
 

Offline Carsten

  • Tassie NR 2019
  • Sr. Member
  • *
  • Posts: 295
  • Thanked: 22 times
  • Carsten
Re: May/June Official Tassie RTE !!!!
« Reply #13 on: May 11, 2012, 08:52:58 PM »
How about Longford Bakery (very nice) at 11.30 a.m.  187 km from Hobart, 218 km from Stanley and a little bit more for Nubeena.  If the weather is crap, maybe a Saturday night concensus at about 7 p.m. and go from there? 
What do you guys reckon?
 

Offline walton

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 37
  • Glen Waverley, Victoria
    • My Spot
Re: May/June Official Tassie RTE !!!!
« Reply #14 on: May 11, 2012, 09:06:41 PM »
I'm happy with that. Let's ride men! :thumbsup
1998 ST1100P
FarRider #440
Let's Ride!
 

Offline Sim

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 121
  • Thanked: 8 times
  • A ride you say? LeST go!
Re: May/June Official Tassie RTE !!!!
« Reply #15 on: May 12, 2012, 06:48:08 AM »
All good here too. We've got a quorum!  :thumbs ...Baz?
CBR1100XX
ST1300A '05 (sold)
 

Offline Couch

  • Tassie NR 2019
  • Legendary "1000 Club" Member
  • *
  • Posts: 1399
  • Thanked: 11 times
  • Tasman Peninsula, Tasmania
Re: May/June Official Tassie RTE !!!!
« Reply #16 on: May 12, 2012, 01:29:09 PM »
Weather permitting, at this point I can make it ok.  It's difficult planning too far ahead for me as I have two boys (13 & 15) who sometimes spring things on me that I have great difficulty wriggling out of. I'll do my best to make it!!
There are many paths to the top of the mountain.....but we all need to find our own way!
 

Offline Couch

  • Tassie NR 2019
  • Legendary "1000 Club" Member
  • *
  • Posts: 1399
  • Thanked: 11 times
  • Tasman Peninsula, Tasmania
Re: May/June Official Tassie RTE !!!!
« Reply #17 on: May 17, 2012, 08:22:11 PM »
Weather's looking like it might be OK for Sunday!!
There are many paths to the top of the mountain.....but we all need to find our own way!
 

Offline Carsten

  • Tassie NR 2019
  • Sr. Member
  • *
  • Posts: 295
  • Thanked: 22 times
  • Carsten
Re: May/June Official Tassie RTE !!!!
« Reply #18 on: May 19, 2012, 10:00:53 AM »
Weathers not looking too bad.  How about us southerners meet at Brighton at 9.30.  Might make it easier for Barry, depending on his route.  Or a bit earlier if we want a coffee stop along the way, maybe at Pontville, Bagdad, Ross, Tunbridge and Campbell Town.
 

Offline Sim

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 121
  • Thanked: 8 times
  • A ride you say? LeST go!
Re: May/June Official Tassie RTE !!!!
« Reply #19 on: May 19, 2012, 12:27:46 PM »
9.30 sounds good - CU there.
CBR1100XX
ST1300A '05 (sold)
 

Offline Couch

  • Tassie NR 2019
  • Legendary "1000 Club" Member
  • *
  • Posts: 1399
  • Thanked: 11 times
  • Tasman Peninsula, Tasmania
Re: May/June Official Tassie RTE !!!!
« Reply #20 on: May 19, 2012, 03:15:25 PM »
I'm planning on leaving about 0800, so 0930 should be OK for me as well. Foxy will very likely be coming with me to keep me company.........after all...........he is an ex ST 1100 rider...............and I'm trying hard to talk him into buying another one!!
Cheap one for sale in today's Mercury....95 model $3500 ono........anyone know anything about it??
There are many paths to the top of the mountain.....but we all need to find our own way!
 

Offline Carsten

  • Tassie NR 2019
  • Sr. Member
  • *
  • Posts: 295
  • Thanked: 22 times
  • Carsten
Re: May/June Official Tassie RTE !!!!
« Reply #21 on: May 19, 2012, 03:51:40 PM »
I saw that.  A new bike for Foxy maybe?
 

Offline Carsten

  • Tassie NR 2019
  • Sr. Member
  • *
  • Posts: 295
  • Thanked: 22 times
  • Carsten
Re: May/June Official Tassie RTE !!!!
« Reply #22 on: May 20, 2012, 06:55:03 PM »
Another great day.  A little chilly.  Excellent company and one of my favourite rides back down the Lake Highway from Longford up the Poattina twisties to Bothwell.  Now to source some heated hand grips.  I recently bought a heated vest and it worked a treat.  Thanks for a good day guys.
 

Offline Couch

  • Tassie NR 2019
  • Legendary "1000 Club" Member
  • *
  • Posts: 1399
  • Thanked: 11 times
  • Tasman Peninsula, Tasmania
Re: May/June Official Tassie RTE !!!!
« Reply #23 on: May 20, 2012, 07:29:22 PM »
You're so right Carsten, it was another great ride! Fantastic ride home from Longford through Cressy, Poatina and the Central Plateau to Bothwell.......up the mountain then down the other side, between the Great Lakes......fantastic!! Some of the hair pin turns seemed to come out of nowhere >:()..........my mate Foxy who was riding with us for the day on his Yamaha XVS 1300 Cruiser told me later he had real trouble making some of the turns.......they were just so tight. The scenery was superb, but then again it's Tazzie hey!  :) The weather turned it on for us.....sunny all day 8) with light winds......but it was just a little chilly. Foxy and I left home at 0740 and we had 4-5 degrees C for the best part  of 100kls before we met up with Kev, Simon and Carsten, then it was 7 degrees all the way to Longford. It's the first time I've actually used my heated grips, and I gotta tell ya............they were a god send! It was a big day, I arrived home at 1700 hours, just as it was starting to get dark. How far did we travel????????........565kls for me, and I was having so much fun the back side wasn't even feeling the pinch!!    Thanks fellas for another great day  :thumbsup

Photo shows Simon, John, Kev, Foxy & Carsten having lunch at Longford
« Last Edit: May 20, 2012, 07:34:22 PM by Couch »
There are many paths to the top of the mountain.....but we all need to find our own way!
 

Offline Couch

  • Tassie NR 2019
  • Legendary "1000 Club" Member
  • *
  • Posts: 1399
  • Thanked: 11 times
  • Tasman Peninsula, Tasmania
Re: May/June Official Tassie RTE !!!!
« Reply #24 on: May 20, 2012, 07:38:55 PM »
Couldn't fit this pic with my last post.
There are many paths to the top of the mountain.....but we all need to find our own way!