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Title: RR: QLDs Farewell to Diesel RTE
Post by: Shiney on September 03, 2016, 08:08:39 PM

This was a rather special RTE as it was the last RTE that Diesel will be attending in QLD before heading off on his migration to Tassie :'(
Anyway this is how the day went for me :thumb

Carrol and I headed off at about 10:00 (In the car as I didn't want to make my neck any worse riding up the highway >:())
We arrived and parked in the car park away from the venue a little so everyone could park together.
After a short time everyone started to arrive (everyone that wasn't already there that is, a few of the guys had arrived before us and were already inside)


(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/2016-09-03%20QLDs%20Farewell%20to%20Diesel%20RTE/20160903_113255_zpswvwecgdf.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/2016-09-03%20QLDs%20Farewell%20to%20Diesel%20RTE/20160903_113255_zpswvwecgdf.jpg.html)

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(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/2016-09-03%20QLDs%20Farewell%20to%20Diesel%20RTE/20160903_113320_zps5yintzfy.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/2016-09-03%20QLDs%20Farewell%20to%20Diesel%20RTE/20160903_113320_zps5yintzfy.jpg.html)

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/2016-09-03%20QLDs%20Farewell%20to%20Diesel%20RTE/20160903_113321_zpsysxehcjd.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/2016-09-03%20QLDs%20Farewell%20to%20Diesel%20RTE/20160903_113321_zpsysxehcjd.jpg.html)

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/2016-09-03%20QLDs%20Farewell%20to%20Diesel%20RTE/20160903_113343_zpsdjqfsj9c.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/2016-09-03%20QLDs%20Farewell%20to%20Diesel%20RTE/20160903_113343_zpsdjqfsj9c.jpg.html)

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/2016-09-03%20QLDs%20Farewell%20to%20Diesel%20RTE/20160903_114259_zps7vueq0gg.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/2016-09-03%20QLDs%20Farewell%20to%20Diesel%20RTE/20160903_114259_zps7vueq0gg.jpg.html)


We all gathered together and entered the venue for some good food and great conversation
Luckily we are a friendly bunch as it was a tight fit around the tables (I hadn't booked enough seats for everyone that attended :fp) but this did make it much more social :thumb

After we were all fed we walked outside for a group photo


(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/2016-09-03%20QLDs%20Farewell%20to%20Diesel%20RTE/20160903_131125_zpsmcxvjliz.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/2016-09-03%20QLDs%20Farewell%20to%20Diesel%20RTE/20160903_131125_zpsmcxvjliz.jpg.html)

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/2016-09-03%20QLDs%20Farewell%20to%20Diesel%20RTE/20160903_131133_zpsyievqoos.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/2016-09-03%20QLDs%20Farewell%20to%20Diesel%20RTE/20160903_131133_zpsyievqoos.jpg.html)

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/2016-09-03%20QLDs%20Farewell%20to%20Diesel%20RTE/20160903_131326_zpsp17j7hql.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/2016-09-03%20QLDs%20Farewell%20to%20Diesel%20RTE/20160903_131326_zpsp17j7hql.jpg.html)

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/2016-09-03%20QLDs%20Farewell%20to%20Diesel%20RTE/20160903_131340_zpslvazge65.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/2016-09-03%20QLDs%20Farewell%20to%20Diesel%20RTE/20160903_131340_zpslvazge65.jpg.html)

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/2016-09-03%20QLDs%20Farewell%20to%20Diesel%20RTE/20160903_131341_zpsacdjkjo7.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/2016-09-03%20QLDs%20Farewell%20to%20Diesel%20RTE/20160903_131341_zpsacdjkjo7.jpg.html)


Once the pics were done we headed out to look over everyone's bikes WOW:


(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/2016-09-03%20QLDs%20Farewell%20to%20Diesel%20RTE/20160903_130338_zpsarf2bqan.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/2016-09-03%20QLDs%20Farewell%20to%20Diesel%20RTE/20160903_130338_zpsarf2bqan.jpg.html)

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/2016-09-03%20QLDs%20Farewell%20to%20Diesel%20RTE/20160903_125829_zpszbnt1w32.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/2016-09-03%20QLDs%20Farewell%20to%20Diesel%20RTE/20160903_125829_zpszbnt1w32.jpg.html)

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/2016-09-03%20QLDs%20Farewell%20to%20Diesel%20RTE/20160903_130052_zpsk55hxwfh.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/2016-09-03%20QLDs%20Farewell%20to%20Diesel%20RTE/20160903_130052_zpsk55hxwfh.jpg.html)

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/2016-09-03%20QLDs%20Farewell%20to%20Diesel%20RTE/20160903_130102_zpssco6nbtz.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/2016-09-03%20QLDs%20Farewell%20to%20Diesel%20RTE/20160903_130102_zpssco6nbtz.jpg.html)

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/2016-09-03%20QLDs%20Farewell%20to%20Diesel%20RTE/20160903_130121_zps8tfxbj6p.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/2016-09-03%20QLDs%20Farewell%20to%20Diesel%20RTE/20160903_130121_zps8tfxbj6p.jpg.html)

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/2016-09-03%20QLDs%20Farewell%20to%20Diesel%20RTE/20160903_130128_zpstcgiopow.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/2016-09-03%20QLDs%20Farewell%20to%20Diesel%20RTE/20160903_130128_zpstcgiopow.jpg.html)

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/2016-09-03%20QLDs%20Farewell%20to%20Diesel%20RTE/20160903_130135_zpsruzdmjbk.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/2016-09-03%20QLDs%20Farewell%20to%20Diesel%20RTE/20160903_130135_zpsruzdmjbk.jpg.html)

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/2016-09-03%20QLDs%20Farewell%20to%20Diesel%20RTE/20160903_130146_zpsxfh095rt.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/2016-09-03%20QLDs%20Farewell%20to%20Diesel%20RTE/20160903_130146_zpsxfh095rt.jpg.html)


Once this was done we said our farewells and everyone headed off


(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/2016-09-03%20QLDs%20Farewell%20to%20Diesel%20RTE/20160903_133037_zps5xlcyy5c.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/2016-09-03%20QLDs%20Farewell%20to%20Diesel%20RTE/20160903_133037_zps5xlcyy5c.jpg.html)   (http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/2016-09-03%20QLDs%20Farewell%20to%20Diesel%20RTE/20160903_133124_zpsjnizmbsk.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/2016-09-03%20QLDs%20Farewell%20to%20Diesel%20RTE/20160903_133124_zpsjnizmbsk.jpg.html)


It was a great day, perfect weather, a great venue, good food and awesome people :thumbsup

I think everyone had a great time on Diesel's final QLD RTE

Thanks everyone that was able to make it and thanks to Diesel, QLD will miss you mate :hatwave

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/2016-09-03%20QLDs%20Farewell%20to%20Diesel%20RTE/th_20160903_133139_zps72d5rawi.mp4) (http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/2016-09-03%20QLDs%20Farewell%20to%20Diesel%20RTE/20160903_133139_zps72d5rawi.mp4)
DIESEL RIDING AWAY

Title: Re: RR: QLDs Farewell to Diesel RTE
Post by: Pocket STocker on September 04, 2016, 06:53:55 AM

Thank you Shiney, fab pics.


Pockey  ;-*

Title: Re: RR: QLDs Farewell to Diesel RTE
Post by: Gadget on September 04, 2016, 08:06:25 AM

Great RR Shiney, its like I was there. :grin

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Title: Re: RR: QLDs Farewell to Diesel RTE
Post by: STroppy on September 04, 2016, 08:32:42 AM

Great pics, great gathering. Has Deiesel blacked out parts of his headlights? Is that to reduce light splatter?

Title: Re: RR: QLDs Farewell to Diesel RTE
Post by: Gadget on September 04, 2016, 09:07:41 AM

Quote from: STroppy on September 04, 2016, 08:32:42 AM

Great pics, great gathering. Has Deiesel blacked out parts of his headlights? Is that to reduce light splatter?

He is using the LEDs I had and their cut off is not ideal, the glowing element is too visible from the front.

To avoid blinding oncoming drivers, and the 'blow back' of light from highway signs, he's using these on his headlight protector to create the cutoff.

My alternative is to get two circuar discs of aluminum painted painted black glued to the front of the lamps to recreate the cutoff.

Title: Re: RR: QLDs Farewell to Diesel RTE
Post by: johnnyYTED on September 04, 2016, 10:09:08 AM

:dred11
Thanks Shiney great RR and pics.
I too noticed the blackouts  on Diesel's headlight. Thanks for the answer to STroppy 's question..Gadget

Title: Re: RR: QLDs Farewell to Diesel RTE
Post by: Jdbiker on September 04, 2016, 04:58:40 PM

Thanking thee Brother Shiney for great RR and photos. :hatwave

Title: Re: RR: QLDs Farewell to Diesel RTE
Post by: Biggles on September 04, 2016, 05:35:43 PM

I see Diesel's ST1300 up in the Mt Coot-tha carpark today.
He gets around, does our Dave...    :grin

Title: Re: RR: QLDs Farewell to Diesel RTE
Post by: Wild Rose on September 04, 2016, 08:19:05 PM

Thanks Shiney for the great photo's and write of Diesel's send off RTE  :thumb
It's a pity work got in the way  :fp

Title: Re: RR: QLDs Farewell to Diesel RTE
Post by: gaz on September 04, 2016, 08:21:47 PM

 :'(

Title: Re: RR: QLDs Farewell to Diesel RTE
Post by: Sicman on September 04, 2016, 10:06:21 PM

Great RR Brother Shiney  :clap