Post by: Streak on April 20, 2012, 10:48:54 PM
Well after our trip, one thing has come our of it, Teela wants to get her license......and well we need a bike to learn on, she has ridden before, but quite some time ago.
I don't have much of a budget $3,000 to buy a little learner for her, I have been looking at the Honda CB400 or the Suzuki GS500 maybe.
Thoughts and options about what I should be hunting around for? Taking not account Teela is not very tall
Interesting though here is a link to Qld learner approved bikes:
http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/~/media/6ac07415-e877-46ca-a81b-d75d1e397f28/lam_scheme_list.pdf (http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/~/media/6ac07415-e877-46ca-a81b-d75d1e397f28/lam_scheme_list.pdf)
Cheers
Streak
Post by: alans1100 on April 20, 2012, 11:50:54 PM
Post by: Whizz on April 21, 2012, 08:15:00 AM
Assuming that Teela won't want to stay on a LAMS bike for any longer than necessary I suppose the best advice would be to get the cheapest LAMS machine you can, and spend the next 12 months saving for what she REALLY wants. There are loads of LAMS bikes at dealers, simply because people trade them in after 12 months, but they do seem to move out of the dealers very quickly, so keep trawling the dealers and snap up the first half-way decent machine you find knowing that you won't have it for long anyway.
Cheers
Whizz
Post by: Marcus on April 21, 2012, 10:16:59 AM
I had a Virago 250.
These are the bees knees for learning. Very easy and light to move about.
I think you can pick them up pretty cheap.
Post by: Sicman on April 21, 2012, 10:19:59 AM
:slvr13
Post by: Skip on April 22, 2012, 08:00:42 PM
The most important question to ask is, "What does Teela want" in terms of cruiser style or naked, sport etc. Make sure she does some solid test rides and feels comfortable and confident on her initial choice. If not, try a different style. Everyone is different.
A neighbour of mine just bought a cruiser, first bike in over 10 years, and sold it a week later because she didn't feel confident on it in terms of control. She now has a CB 400 and is enjoying it like a pig in mud. She said she feels more confident sitting 'on' it rather than the feel of sitting 'in' a cruiser. An older ZZR is a top little bike as well. The main thing is not to make a rushed decision.
Cheers.
Skip.
Post by: Brian on April 22, 2012, 08:52:40 PM
Post by: Streak on April 22, 2012, 09:58:41 PM
All good advise above Streak.
The most important question to ask is, "What does Teela want" in terms of cruiser style or naked, sport etc.
Well after discussion with Teela, and attempting to explain "first bike, less plastic"
She oringally owned 1994 Kawasaki ZZR 250 a few years ago, so she loves her plastic :hatwave
I would like to find her some thing a little more upright ride position though, I think with her back better riding position is important
Post by: IanB on April 23, 2012, 11:38:59 AM
think they come with a choice of chips.
For the old low power limit they put one in ECU in then, when people had graduated to a higher licence the original 650 chip went in.
For a lower CB400 there is a guy advertising lowering services in Roadrider.
Guy at Browns Plains shooping centre puts platform soles on bike boots.
Post by: Marcus on April 23, 2012, 12:26:08 PM
I would like to find her some thing a little more upright ride position though, I think with her back better riding position is important
Go the Virago... It's just simple, and it's so very good
Post by: Shaun on April 23, 2012, 03:41:03 PM
Post by: Biggles on April 24, 2012, 12:11:23 AM
Post by: OzRider on April 24, 2012, 01:10:32 PM
Post by: IanB on April 29, 2012, 06:58:31 PM
Moss St has most of the makes on sale and heaps of s/hand so a quick "fit" check can be done to narrow down the choices.
Remember the choice is now of bikes up to 650 depending on horsepower and don't forget to check out the 400cc and 500cc scooters.
Autobox, handle well and hunt along. And have heaps of "plastic" and space for the girlie bags.
Post by: Barry and Marissa on April 30, 2012, 09:19:23 AM
Brendan had the ZZ-R250 and found that on the highway they are hard work like all 250's are. If your idea of fun is doing 7,500 rpm at a 100kph then go for a 250. But if not, do NOT consider any bike under 400cc. Brendan sold his ZZR this week and Laurie is checking out a Hyosung GSV650 cruiser for him that's for sale in Lismore literally as I type this message.
Marissa's CB400 Super four is IMHO about as good as a learners bike can get. It feels solid on the road without being heavy. It handles exceptionally well and is simple to ride. It goes like stink when you really get it angry. But Marissa's bike cost $6,500 so it's unlikely you'll find one for the budget you have to work with. The GS 500 would be a good alternative in my opinion, but as Beatup has suggested, hit Moss Street for a morning and sit on all of them.
Marissa and I were there on Saturday with Brendan. Marissa fell in love with a new Yamaha FZ6R, but has opted to hang onto the CB400 SF until she gets her open license so that she can then consider an unrestricted version of the same bike.
Don't get a 250. You WILL regret it shortly afterwards.
Post by: Marcus on April 30, 2012, 09:30:13 AM
Don't get a 250. You WILL regret it shortly afterwards.True that...I was constantly looking for an extra gear... The Virago sat beautifully on the road cruising at 80KPH, though...
Post by: Streak on October 20, 2012, 05:26:16 PM
Hi All,
Well after our trip, one thing has come our of it, Teela wants to get her license......and well we need a bike to learn on, she has ridden before, but quite some time ago.
I don't have much of a budget $3,000 to buy a little learner for her, I have been looking at the Honda CB400 or the Suzuki GS500 maybe.
Thoughts and options about what I should be hunting around for? Taking not account Teela is not very tall
Interesting though here is a link to Qld learner approved bikes:
[url]http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/~/media/6ac07415-e877-46ca-a81b-d75d1e397f28/lam_scheme_list.pdf[/url] ([url]http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/~/media/6ac07415-e877-46ca-a81b-d75d1e397f28/lam_scheme_list.pdf[/url])
Cheers
Streak
Just resurrecting this conversation for some more thoughts on what I can put to Teela, she is adamant that she does not want anything without plastic, she originally owned a 250 ninja, so any suggestions what we can look at for a cheap learner bike that is a little more sporty? I want something a little bigger than a 250 though
Post by: Bikebear on October 20, 2012, 06:55:52 PM
There are also learner versions of a number of 650cc bikes on the market that are great for starters. The Hyosung GT650 has been around for a while and I wouldn't be surprised if there are a number of secondhand ones around for a good price on Bikesales. They're basically a copy of the SV650. I reckon you shouldn't have too much trouble finding a great bike that will suit Teela and your budget.
Post by: ST2UP on October 20, 2012, 09:45:54 PM
Stayed in his shed covered and registered and has never been outside the 60 k zone of town.....so if you can stretch to $4,000 ????
Chris
Post by: Sabie on October 20, 2012, 11:06:58 PM
It's about giving the learner confidence. if you go to big too soon you can create problems for the learner. The Virago sold to another learner.
Pauline now has a Yamaha Vstar 650 and a Suzuki Boulevard C50T (800)
That would be my recommendation.
Post by: Streak on October 21, 2012, 12:19:10 PM
Suzuki GSX 250
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/SuzukiGSX205F.jpg)
Honda CBR600
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/CBR600F.jpg)
Kawasaki ZZ-R600
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/KawasakiZZ-R600.jpg)
she is really keen on the fully faired sporty style, all the above where on bike sales for under 3k, reliability is what i am looking for, i have succeeded in creating the understanding that this bike may get a few scratches and dings along the way, so we need to be a little practical.
thoughts?
Post by: Biggles on October 21, 2012, 12:22:42 PM
In reality, a 250cc has all the grunt a learner needs, and is very light to handle.
If she intends keeping the same bike after the L & P plates, then the LAMS 600 would be the go, as the 250s run out of steam in the hills and are frustrating when riding with bigger bikes.
Post by: Skip on October 21, 2012, 12:52:29 PM
We bought a Yamaha Virago 250 for my wife to learn on. She's not very tall as well. This was the perfect bike for her to learn on. Has the gear ratio to be able to do highway work, 100k's no problem.
It's about giving the learner confidence. if you go to big too soon you can create problems for the learner. The Virago sold to another learner.
Pauline now has a Yamaha Vstar 650 and a Suzuki Boulevard C50T (800)
That would be my recommendation.
I agree with Sabie here. A 650 LAMS will save changing bikes later on, but the size and weight can be intimidating for a learner at first. Most important thing is for Teela to test, test and test again. Take your time choosing. She has to be the one to feel confident on the bike. We will all have our thoughts but ultimately Teela has to be the one to choose. I believe the 650 Hyosung is actually the same frame as the 250 so size may be an advantage, that is unless the 250 is larger than average. I'm not sure.
All the best with whatever you decide on Teela.
Cheers.
Skip.
Post by: Bikebear on October 21, 2012, 04:25:05 PM
http://www.bikesales.com.au/dealer/details/honda-vfr400-1993-12971402?__sid=13A752A8DF48&SearchAction=N&__No=15&__Qpb=1&__Nne=15&__Ns=p_IsPoa_Int32|0||p_RankSort_Int32|1||p_HasPhotos_Int32|1||p_Make_String|0||p_Model_String|0||p_YearMade_Int32|1||p_PriceSort_Decimal|1||p_PhotoCount_Int32|1&__N=1432%20604%201430%201429%201626%201428%201486%204294967259%2079 (http://www.bikesales.com.au/dealer/details/honda-vfr400-1993-12971402?__sid=13A752A8DF48&SearchAction=N&__No=15&__Qpb=1&__Nne=15&__Ns=p_IsPoa_Int32|0||p_RankSort_Int32|1||p_HasPhotos_Int32|1||p_Make_String|0||p_Model_String|0||p_YearMade_Int32|1||p_PriceSort_Decimal|1||p_PhotoCount_Int32|1&__N=1432%20604%201430%201429%201626%201428%201486%204294967259%2079)
Post by: STeveo on October 21, 2012, 05:58:57 PM
:bl11
Post by: Brian on October 21, 2012, 06:01:21 PM
I'm sure being relatively new to motorcycling she would give Teala some great tips from a fresh female perspective.
Cheers ORSM
Post by: Shiney on October 21, 2012, 09:41:19 PM
The ZZR is another good bike, a bloke that was my flatmate had one and I rode that a few times :runyay I found it to be a very comfortable and easy bike to ride :thumbsup
On a side note, both these guys crashed the bikes within the first year of owning them :fp (they were new to motorcycling) and damaged the side fairings >:()
The guy with the Across had the faring repaired and Oggy Knobbs added,
The guy with the ZZR had fibreglass fairings made so if they were damaged he could fix it with a fibreglass repair kit.
Anyway both these bikes are very good and reliable :thumb
And as far as the Deauville, it’s like a mini ST :grin
Cheers
Shiney
Post by: hobs on October 22, 2012, 06:53:15 AM
Just a side note, mine is up for saie for $3500.
Post by: Streak on June 24, 2013, 04:11:20 PM
Mechanically sound, very low km's, nearly brand new and learner approved.
"Test rides can be arranged (private property). The bike is in near perfect condition, every detail I can think of is perfect, tires, brakes, linkages, exhaust, foot levers.... Everything is 100% The bike is practically brand new. I go out and start it and ride it around privately time-to-time to keep the bike in good condition (change out the fuel monthly) a great buy!
The Catch (why it's so cheap):
This bike requires a VIV.
I bought this bike about 6 months ago as a repairable write-off. There was no damage to it, it had been submerged about half-way up in fresh water (No rust and according to Vic Roads 100% re-registerable). There is no structural damage to the bike. I keep meaning to put it on the road for myself, but I wont have the time to enjoy it so there is no point putting the money into it.
It has been dropped once in my shed and once when someone was trying to move it from my front lawn (they dropped it on the opposite side) so I had to put both front indicators back on (see photos), it will also need a new clutch lever as the tip of the lever was bent during the lawn incident.
The bike is flawless other than the minor cosmetic damage and the need for a VIV (which is basically because the previous owner wanted a bigger bike so he left it out in heavy rains in kielor last winter to get himself a a repairable write-off)."
http://www.bikesales.com.au/private/details/suzuki-gs500f-2008-14971423?__N=1432%20604%201430%201626%201429%201626%201428%204294967268%204294967124&__Ns=p_PriceSort_Decimal%7c0%7c%7cp_Make_String%7c0%7c%7cp_Model_String%7c0&__Qpb=1&__sid=13E361DE24BF&__Nne=15 (http://www.bikesales.com.au/private/details/suzuki-gs500f-2008-14971423?__N=1432%20604%201430%201626%201429%201626%201428%204294967268%204294967124&__Ns=p_PriceSort_Decimal%7c0%7c%7cp_Make_String%7c0%7c%7cp_Model_String%7c0&__Qpb=1&__sid=13E361DE24BF&__Nne=15)
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/GS500F_zps201d9df7.jpg)
Post by: Skip on June 24, 2013, 05:35:26 PM
Post by: Streak on June 24, 2013, 05:43:44 PM
I've not met Teela but if she is at all vertically challenged, she may struggle with the seat height. I'm told that the seat height is higher than the 650 that my son has. Other than that I would still be wary. A bike shop should give them more than that if it's as good as he says it is.
Agreed about the wary part, i was just curious, teela is keen on a ZZR 250, as that is what she has had before and it fits her...
Post by: Skip on June 24, 2013, 05:54:14 PM
Post by: STeveo on June 24, 2013, 06:04:10 PM
:bl11
Post by: STeveo on June 24, 2013, 06:20:00 PM
:bl11
Post by: gaz on June 24, 2013, 06:39:55 PM
Post by: Sabie on June 24, 2013, 07:18:54 PM
I think first you need to find out what style of riding position Teela is comfortable with, Cruiser, Tourer, sports???
Slip down to the local bike shops and sit on the different types and styles. When Teela finds one she's comfy with then you know what style to go in search of. A lot of Women go for the cruiser style.
If you buy a 250 she will quickly grow out of it. Maybe a 400??? Ish
Post by: bluehonda on June 24, 2013, 07:51:33 PM
I think Teela would grow out of the ZZR250 in the not too distant future. Even if the funds stretched to the new 300cc Kawasaki (with ABS) she'd outgrow that also. When most new riders are used to their 250's they want a bigger engine and a bike that's physically bigger.
The GS500 is a great bike for new riders. Looks like and is a similar size to many other bikes, comfy, not too heavy and cheap to operate and service. It's got a fairly basic engine (less potential expense) and I imagine a fairly even spread of power. Most other bikes of similar capacity could be described as race replicas.
Post by: saaz on June 24, 2013, 07:52:49 PM
Post by: Streak on June 24, 2013, 07:53:39 PM
Hey Streak
I think first you need to find out what style of riding position Teela is comfortable with, Cruiser, Tourer, sports???
Slip down to the local bike shops and sit on the different types and styles. When Teela finds one she's comfy with then you know what style to go in search of. A lot of Women go for the cruiser style.
If you buy a 250 she will quickly grow out of it. Maybe a 400??? Ish
We have been doing this mate :thumb
She does not like cruisers at all, she used to have the ZZR 250 when she used to ride herself a few years ago (in the time before children), We have been around about with this one and we keep coming back to the ZZR, i think it has alot to do with confidence to, she is comfortable with it as she knows it, the Suzuki i saw was just a opportunity thing that i was curious about....
Teela is also very short, and she can touch the ground on the ZZR, me thinks that we will have a 250 for a bit, and she will want to upgrade....it is all about confidence...
Post by: Bluey on June 24, 2013, 09:44:47 PM
Post by: Streak on June 26, 2013, 12:36:31 PM
Pondering, pondering
Here are the Details:
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/bathurst-orange-region/motorcycles/kawasaki-zzr-250-1992/1020457068 (http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/bathurst-orange-region/motorcycles/kawasaki-zzr-250-1992/1020457068)
Date Listed:27/05/2013
Last Edited:18/06/2013
Make: Kawasaki
Year: 1992
Kilometres: 23638
Below are some photos he sent me this morning:
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/2013-06-25103344_zps246c66ea.jpg)
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/2013-06-25103331_zps104aa369.jpg)
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/2013-06-25103403_zps0a4f61b2.jpg)
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/2013-06-25103354_zps855b6208.jpg)
plan here is to get it, do any work to it, and surprise teela with it....she is dead keen, but I am being sneaky here...
hmm does not seem that Givi makes a top box (small one) for it, she does not like the Ventura rack stuff either
Post by: Sabie on June 26, 2013, 03:37:16 PM
Post by: Neale on June 26, 2013, 05:31:25 PM
Post by: Streak on June 26, 2013, 06:27:09 PM
How are you going to keep it a secret when Teela reads the forum????
She only reads the forum when I tell her there is something she would like to read or comment on, so I am pretty safe....
So next school of thought, I think it is going to cost me a packet to get it to Toowoomba, anyone else seen a 250 ZZR in Purple about for around the 2 to 2 and half range?
Post by: Brian on June 26, 2013, 06:29:09 PM
Post by: Hendo on June 26, 2013, 06:32:04 PM
Great Bike though, my last 250 was a ZZR.
The only thing i noticed in the pics was clutch cable is almost at max stretch.
Dont worry about the exhaust scratches.
Hendo
Post by: Streak on June 26, 2013, 07:02:47 PM
Why purple?????, the kawasaki red is great.
Why Purple? Well put it like this, our car seat covers are purple, her mobile phone case is purple, her wedding dress is purple, her business clothes are purple, her slippers are purple, her hair is purple, need I go on...
Post by: Brian on June 26, 2013, 07:18:36 PM
Post by: Alfred on June 26, 2013, 07:38:39 PM
Post by: Sabie on June 26, 2013, 07:45:33 PM
When I bought Mrs Sabie's Boulevard from Toowoomba we used a bike transport to ship it to Townsville.
From memory it was around $400 or $500. I was pleased with their service.
Sabie
Post by: Brian on June 26, 2013, 07:47:45 PM
Post by: Streak on June 26, 2013, 09:13:49 PM
Why not give her the 1100 once you've taken delivery of your new 1300
Because she needs to get a bike license and learn to ride again....
And she wants:
Type of Bike: Kawasaki ZZR 250 (she owned one and is comfortable with it)
Colour: Purple
Hmmm this one looks more appealing....
http://www.bikesales.com.au/private/details/kawasaki-zz-r250-ex250-1999-14793289?PriceTo=681&__Nne=15&__Ns=p_PriceSort_Decimal%7c0%7c%7cp_Make_String%7c0%7c%7cp_Model_String%7c0&__Qpb=1&PriceFrom=744&__sid=13F81B97DED6&__N=1432%20604%201430%201626%201429%201626%201428%204294967215%204294965445%20744%20681 (http://www.bikesales.com.au/private/details/kawasaki-zz-r250-ex250-1999-14793289?PriceTo=681&__Nne=15&__Ns=p_PriceSort_Decimal%7c0%7c%7cp_Make_String%7c0%7c%7cp_Model_String%7c0&__Qpb=1&PriceFrom=744&__sid=13F81B97DED6&__N=1432%20604%201430%201626%201429%201626%201428%204294967215%204294965445%20744%20681)
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/719fc07da631e481d2f2492b5c36d613_zpsba33dc22.jpg)
Post by: Brian on June 26, 2013, 09:17:18 PM
Post by: Streak on June 27, 2013, 08:02:23 AM
Post by: Chops on June 27, 2013, 06:27:02 PM
Post by: Shiney on June 27, 2013, 08:40:15 PM
A mate of mine had one years ago and I rode it a few hundred km, it was awesome :runyay
The only issue he had with the bike was when he dropped it at low speed and had to replace all the plastic on one side :|||| :fp
I say go for it :grin
Post by: Sicman on June 27, 2013, 09:49:04 PM
Hey Tony, I reckon we could ride this to Toowoomba. Watcha reckon? :wink1Even Better - I could hook the Patrol up to me motorbike trailer and we can do a roadtrip up to Toowoomba with it ( Hope he has his grog cupboard stocked) :wink1 :grin :beer :runyay
Post by: Streak on June 27, 2013, 09:50:35 PM
Hey Tony, I reckon we could ride this to Toowoomba. Watcha reckon? :wink1Even Better - I could hook the Patrol up to me motorbike trailer and we can do a roadtrip up to Toowoomba with it ( Hope he has his grog cupboard stocked) :wink1 :grin :beer :runyay
be careful what you offer might take you up on that :) :rofl :rofl
Post by: Sicman on June 27, 2013, 09:53:31 PM
Post by: Sabie on June 27, 2013, 10:03:52 PM
Post by: Sicman on June 27, 2013, 10:09:34 PM
Hey Tony, if you want to swing by my place and pick me up, I'll go with ya.................. :oCool - Your just past upper Mongolia arent you? :p
Post by: Streak on June 27, 2013, 10:19:12 PM
Mate - I am happy to do that for you. I can fit it into a set of 4 days off so let me know. I am always keen for a road trip :thumbs
Hmmm ponders...
Post by: Streak on June 27, 2013, 10:21:47 PM
http://www.rjays.com.au/home/products/luggage-universal-top-box.html (http://www.rjays.com.au/home/products/luggage-universal-top-box.html)
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/3c5244993ce69f5bbdd06f2b54cf8aee_zps09eafa77.jpg)
So Teela can ride it to work, and lock the box so to speak...
I know Ventura do a rack, but would it be strong enough for the top box
http://www.ventura-bike.com/fitments.aspx?modelid=399 (http://www.ventura-bike.com/fitments.aspx?modelid=399)
Thoughts and ideas?
Post by: Shiney on June 28, 2013, 12:45:28 AM
http://whistler.en.craigslist.ca/mcy/3783267595.html (http://whistler.en.craigslist.ca/mcy/3783267595.html)
(http://images.craigslist.org/3F53Je3Hb5If5Gb5E1d537c9a436caddd119f.jpg)
Post by: Shiney on June 28, 2013, 12:58:43 AM
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/canning-vale/motorcycles/kawasaki-2002-zzr250/1021186118 (http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/canning-vale/motorcycles/kawasaki-2002-zzr250/1021186118)
(http://imgc.classistatic.com/cps/blnc/130607/016r1/15029hi_20.jpeg) (http://imgc.classistatic.com/cps/blnc/130607/016r1/2570l5m_20.jpeg)
Post by: Neale on June 28, 2013, 05:39:00 AM
Post by: Streak on June 28, 2013, 06:31:00 AM
http://www.twistedthrottle.com/twisted-throttle-alu-rack-toprack-kawasaki-ninja-250-88-07# (http://www.twistedthrottle.com/twisted-throttle-alu-rack-toprack-kawasaki-ninja-250-88-07#)
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/2faf49e34d94adc2736bc2aaf0198176_zps3adfc61c.jpg)
Post by: Neale on June 28, 2013, 07:28:27 AM
Question: is Teela going to be carting you around to RTEs on the back of this thing? I reckon it's only fair, you know, sharing the load and all. :wink1 :wink1
Just sayin. :beer
Post by: Pocket STocker on June 28, 2013, 07:45:33 AM
Looks good. :thumbsup
Question: is Teela going to be carting you around to RTEs on the back of this thing? I reckon it's only fair, you know, sharing the load and all. :wink1 :wink1
Just sayin. :beer
Thats right :grin I cart my BB about to RTE's, it's only fair that another Pilly does the same :rofl
Post by: Neale on June 28, 2013, 07:49:05 AM
Post by: Sicman on June 28, 2013, 09:04:13 AM
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:grin :grin :rofl
Post by: ST2UP on June 28, 2013, 09:30:09 AM
:nahnah
Post by: Sicman on June 28, 2013, 09:37:39 AM
Post by: Streak on June 28, 2013, 04:38:22 PM
So I rang and we haggled, and i have just deposited $1,900, and bought a 1993 Purple ZZR250!
So next Question, what do i need for transferring Rego from him to me, seeing i am in QLD, and he is NSW?
Second, Abe is going to give it a Full Service and once over for me and add a topbox that we have arranged and i need to get the bike from Dales place in Newcastle to Abes Place in Padstow, anyone have a trailer and able to do me a big favour, and help Teelas new bike travel to Abe?
Cheers
Streak
Post by: ST2UP on June 28, 2013, 04:45:56 PM
Sorry Teela could help it.....you enjoy it mate, :thumb
Post by: sargent on June 28, 2013, 06:41:32 PM
:think1 .
So do we expect to see you leading G into Ballarat now.
:clap to all involved Dale, Abe etc
Post by: Brian on June 28, 2013, 07:22:29 PM
Post by: Brian on June 28, 2013, 07:23:35 PM
Post by: Abe on June 28, 2013, 07:32:22 PM
Cheers
Dave
Post by: Brian on June 28, 2013, 07:52:20 PM
These bikes are a gem...std service is easy ... Will zip the file to you when next on the main computer.
Cheers Brian
Caroline's first big ride on her L's and not having 'piloted' a bike in her life .... Was from Brissie to Valla Beach south of Coffs via Grafton and Nana Glen and return. She loved it....now prefers to recline in the comfort that is GOLDclass.
Post by: Skip on June 28, 2013, 08:01:00 PM
It's a 250 !!!! Australia Post ??
I don't mean to offend anyone who works for Aus Post, BUT, only send it Aus Post if you are happy to wait until Christmas to receive it. We put an Express envelope into an an Express post box on Sunday ASSUMING it would get to Bris city by Monday. We live in Narangba, 41.2 k from the city. It arrived timely, ON WEDNESDAY.
Post by: Abe on June 28, 2013, 08:10:13 PM
Whats the latest Streak on "Operation Purple"
Post by: Streak on June 28, 2013, 08:32:52 PM
Aust. Post is as useful a boobs on a bull, long story.
Whats the latest Streak on "Operation Purple"
Latest is:
Bike is paid for, waiting for funds to clear so Dale can pick it up for me, I have to somehow get it to Abes place from Dales place....still at a loss as to how we are going to do that
Abe is going to give it a full service for me, and put a top box on it for me..
Top box is organised, have to order the mounts to put it on.
Once bike is ready to go, going to transport it to wild roses house, transfer the rego, and then organise the surprise delivery of a purple bike for Teela!
Post by: Skip on June 28, 2013, 08:42:19 PM
I bought my TLR in Newcastle back in '04 and it was a bit of a pain.
Good luck Graham.
Post by: Barry and Marissa on June 28, 2013, 09:58:40 PM
Post by: Streak on June 28, 2013, 10:45:37 PM
Yes, Skips correct. You'll have to get a current QLD roadworthy to get it registered. Well done Streak. Teela will be wrapped!
Thanks barry, what paperwork do I need to get from him apart from a receipt of sale? That's the bit I am unsure of
Post by: ST2UP on June 28, 2013, 11:03:13 PM
Cheers
Post by: Streak on June 28, 2013, 11:13:04 PM
Streak, if somone/s could get it up the New England to Steveo, he and Wendy may get it to me.....then Pockey and I get it to Stanthorpe etc.......if that helps and if your happy for others to ride the beast.
Cheers
Thanks mate, really appreciate the offer :thumb the bike is a surprise for Teela, she knows nothing about it yet.
Abe and I have hatched a plan to get the bike to him so he can give it a once over for me, and add the top box and rack, and a service so I can give it to her all smiko and ready to go!
It is pretty easy to get the bike 9 hours north, but tricky to get it two hours south to Abe :o :think1 will work something out!
Post by: DaleMcLean on June 29, 2013, 07:26:29 AM
may take maore than 2 hours to ride 160k's though :rofl :rofl
Post by: Neale on June 29, 2013, 09:35:55 AM
I could ride it down and get Abe to double me back up (1st time as bitch in about 30 years :rofl)
may take maore than 2 hours to ride 160k's though :rofl :rofl
Comment Pockie? :grin
Post by: Pocket STocker on June 29, 2013, 11:26:02 AM
And as the bumper sticker says Gas, Grass or Arse as nobody rides for free. Lol :rofl
Pockey
Post by: Neale on June 29, 2013, 12:20:32 PM
Post by: Pocket STocker on June 29, 2013, 12:37:22 PM
BB?
Checkout the Hill End thread, should answer your question, OR talk to Tony :crackup
Post by: Neale on June 29, 2013, 12:44:15 PM
Post by: Neale on June 29, 2013, 12:47:50 PM
Post by: Sicman on June 29, 2013, 03:09:51 PM
I will give Dale the same advice that I give my BB. :grin hop in, sit down, hang on and enjoy the ride.:grin :grin
And as the bumper sticker says Gas, Grass or Arse as nobody rides for free. Lol :rofl
Pockey
Post by: STeveo on June 29, 2013, 06:34:53 PM
Streak, if somone/s could get it up the New England to Steveo, he and Wendy may get it to me.....then Pockey and I get it to Stanthorpe etc.......if that helps and if your happy for others to ride the beast.
Cheers
Gee, by the time Teela actually gets a leg over the bike nearly everyone in the club will have ridden it and it will need another service. :rofl
Seriously STreak, how soon do you want it as I will be taking my ute to my daughters in August and could transport it then.
Post by: Streak on June 29, 2013, 11:18:23 PM
One purple bike is being picked up Monday afternoon to be stored at Dale Mcleans, Thursday it is being picked up by bike transport and being taken to Abe's place, to which he is going to give it a full service and a fine tooth comb going over. As we want to give Teela the bike A1 and ready to go!
Once that is completed it is going to be transported to Toowoomba to bike shop for road worthy and rego transfer, we are going to stash the bike at Wild Roses house until I can work out how I am going to deliver the Suprise to Teela....
We have ordered for the bike:
26L Givi Top Box and special bracket to fit the ZZR
Tinted Screen
Purple Bolts for Screen
Ram Mount and X bracket
I am also in the process of organizing riding lessons and a Q Ride for Teela as well!
we might just be getting organised lol!
Thank you everyone for the offers of help, this club never ceases to amaze me!
Post by: Wild Rose on June 30, 2013, 03:37:52 AM
Post by: Neale on June 30, 2013, 07:51:53 AM
Post by: Streak on June 30, 2013, 01:16:35 PM
She will be stoked. Don't you love it when a plan comes together. :thumbsup
:thumb :thumb just remember peoples this is a suprise, but i wanted to involve everyone in it, think it will be a great hoot, i have been working on this for a while, she is dead keen to get back into bikes, she just thinks we didnt have the cash, and have been putting it off...
Post by: Streak on June 30, 2013, 05:19:06 PM
This was Carolines ZZR250 great little bike and they come up well with a little tinkering :thumbsup
Hey Brian, what Tyres did you run on the ZZR, i am just looking at options as i might put all new rubber on it as well.
Post by: Brian on June 30, 2013, 06:02:37 PM
Post by: Abe on June 30, 2013, 06:20:06 PM
Cheers
Dave
Post by: Brian on June 30, 2013, 07:34:04 PM
Post by: Streak on June 30, 2013, 07:46:31 PM
Post by: Streak on July 01, 2013, 03:03:14 PM
and i have it comprehensively insured with Suncorp for $4,000 for the big cost of $243 for 12 months (including $1,000 with of riding gear cover)
Post by: DaleMcLean on July 01, 2013, 03:52:04 PM
However I do have to re-iterate an earlier statement regarding the number of gears :-[
There are six I DID count them while changing
BUT
They all seemed to be 1st gear :rofl
more RPM in 6th at 6okph than my Duc does in 1st :eek
Post by: Brian on July 01, 2013, 03:55:24 PM
Maybe I should've mentioned you need to give it the berries 10-12 on the revs to get it hapnin.... Great lil bike at high revs
Post by: Streak on July 01, 2013, 04:03:12 PM
Post by: Sicman on July 01, 2013, 06:26:52 PM
Cheers
:slvr13
Post by: Brian on July 01, 2013, 06:46:21 PM
Post by: gaz on July 01, 2013, 07:25:32 PM
Over 1500 views .... This post has gone viral lmao
:clap :clap
Post by: DaleMcLean on July 01, 2013, 07:36:31 PM
(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm88/DMMEAUS/PIC_0460_zpsa7efb165.jpg) (http://s294.photobucket.com/user/DMMEAUS/media/PIC_0460_zpsa7efb165.jpg.html)
AND having some fun :beer
(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm88/DMMEAUS/PIC_0462_zpsacbac8c9.jpg) (http://s294.photobucket.com/user/DMMEAUS/media/PIC_0462_zpsacbac8c9.jpg.html)
Post by: Brian on July 01, 2013, 07:57:53 PM
Post by: saaz on July 01, 2013, 08:06:29 PM
Post by: Streak on July 01, 2013, 08:47:48 PM
Post by: Shiney on July 04, 2013, 12:23:33 AM
That's Gold! Does anyone get the impression that he is having far to much fun!
:rockon :rockon :rockon :rockon :rockon :rockon :rockon :rockon :rockon :rockon
Post by: gaz on July 04, 2013, 01:38:38 AM
too many :rockon :wellThat's Gold! Does anyone get the impression that he is having far to much fun!
:rockon :rockon :rockon :rockon :rockon :rockon :rockon :rockon :rockon :rockon
Post by: Marcus on July 04, 2013, 11:52:51 AM
too many :rockon :wellThat's Gold! Does anyone get the impression that he is having far to much fun!
:rockon :rockon :rockon :rockon :rockon :rockon :rockon :rockon :rockon :rockon
Agreed... don't go crazy with the :rockon
Post by: Shiney on July 05, 2013, 06:58:20 AM
too many :rockon :wellThat's Gold! Does anyone get the impression that he is having far to much fun!
:rockon :rockon :rockon :rockon :rockon :rockon :rockon :rockon :rockon :rockon
Agreed... don't go crazy with the :rockon
:'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Post by: gaz on July 08, 2013, 06:07:16 PM
too many :rockon :wellThat's Gold! Does anyone get the impression that he is having far to much fun!
:rockon :rockon :rockon :rockon :rockon :rockon :rockon :rockon :rockon :rockon
Agreed... don't go crazy with the :rockon
:'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
:thumbs
Post by: Abe on July 08, 2013, 08:12:26 PM
All farkles have arrived, so service first then farkling begins.
Post by: DaleMcLean on July 08, 2013, 08:15:31 PM
I have the bike and will post some photos on Wednesday.:rockon
All farkles have arrived, so service first then farkling begins.
Just to follow the above theme :rofl
Post by: Streak on July 08, 2013, 08:45:06 PM
:rockonI have the bike and will post some photos on Wednesday.:rockon
All farkles have arrived, so service first then farkling begins.
Just to follow the above theme :rofl
its alright for you lot having to organize this at night, and talk in hushed tones, and sneaking phone calls, and looking all innocent and stuff is certainly entertaining...if suddenly I disappear, please check in the new garden bed in the backyard.....
Post by: Sabie on July 08, 2013, 09:11:31 PM
Post by: Streak on July 08, 2013, 09:23:51 PM
Courteous as to what Frarkles are going on her?
New Dark Tinted Screen with Purple Bolts
Givi TopBox with Twisted Throttle Rack (http://www.twistedthrottle.com/twisted-throttle-alu-rack-toprack-kawasaki-ninja-250-88-07 (http://www.twistedthrottle.com/twisted-throttle-alu-rack-toprack-kawasaki-ninja-250-88-07))
Ram Mounts With X Grip (when we work out how the heck and where the heck we are going to put it)
Purple/Back Butterfly Tank Pad
12V Charging Plug (Once again Working out a location is going to be a trick)
Post by: Biggles on July 08, 2013, 09:24:48 PM
Courteous as to what Frarkles are going on her?
Honda badge
OzSTOC sticker
Vanity numberplate
Vase
Cosmetics bag
make-up mirror
:crackup :crackup
Post by: Pocket STocker on July 08, 2013, 09:30:01 PM
Yeah and what the problem is ???? :buttCourteous as to what Frarkles are going on her?
Honda badge
OzSTOC sticker
Vanity numberplate
Vase
Cosmetics bag
make-up mirror
:crackup :crackup
Don't forget the changing room !!!! :p
Post by: Shiney on July 09, 2013, 08:52:05 AM
Courteous as to what Frarkles are going on her?
New Dark Tinted Screen with Purple Bolts
Givi TopBox with Twisted Throttle Rack ([url]http://www.twistedthrottle.com/twisted-throttle-alu-rack-toprack-kawasaki-ninja-250-88-07[/url] ([url]http://www.twistedthrottle.com/twisted-throttle-alu-rack-toprack-kawasaki-ninja-250-88-07[/url]))
Ram Mounts With X Grip (when we work out how the heck and where the heck we are going to put it)
Purple/Back Butterfly Tank Pad
12V Charging Plug (Once again Working out a location is going to be a trick)
Ram Mounts With X Grip (when we work out how the heck and where the heck we are going to put it)
I would suggest getting a Brake/Clutch Reservoir Cover Mount from http://www.southerninsight.com.au/product.php?id_product=123 (http://www.southerninsight.com.au/product.php?id_product=123)
(http://www.southerninsight.com.au/img/p/123-189-large.jpg)
12V Charging Plug (Once again Working out a location is going to be a trick)
Isn't there a fairing pocket that it could be installed in?
(http://spotonmotorcycles.com.au/oe-content/uploads/2012/08/061998ZZR250-4.jpg)
Post by: Streak on July 09, 2013, 10:17:02 AM
Ram Mounts With X Grip (when we work out how the heck and where the heck we are going to put it)
I would suggest getting a Brake/Clutch Reservoir Cover Mount from [url]http://www.southerninsight.com.au/product.php?id_product=123[/url] ([url]http://www.southerninsight.com.au/product.php?id_product=123[/url])
([url]http://www.southerninsight.com.au/img/p/123-189-large.jpg[/url])
I actually bought the mount that goes in the for stem hole of the bike, but fitting it is a problem, it does not seem to fit, even though it is rated to go into a ZZR 250
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/photo_zps69828fcf.png)
Post by: Shiney on July 09, 2013, 01:38:15 PM
If you can get it to fit >:()
Post by: Bluey on July 09, 2013, 04:23:27 PM
I actually bought the mount that goes in the for stem hole of the bike, but fitting it is a problem, it does not seem to fit, even though it is rated to go into a ZZR 250
([url]http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/photo_zps69828fcf.png[/url])
I use one of these on my ST11 - you have to cut the rubber cone off at the right length and be sure to use the correct washer (several sizes supplied with it). Works well for me.
If anyone who has one didn't get the instructions (WHAT? - read the instructions!!!!), here is a link to them:
http://www.rammount.com/Portals/0/Skins/NationalProducts/pdf/ramb342uassemblyweb.pdf (http://www.rammount.com/Portals/0/Skins/NationalProducts/pdf/ramb342uassemblyweb.pdf)
They are self explanatory.
Of course, the bike must have a hole in the nut that holds the top triple clamp to the steering stem. I have removed the plastic housing from my ST11 bars because I have 30mm risers plus BMW R100RT handlebars - higher and further back, and the housing wouldn't fit without severe re-modelling.
http://spotonmotorcycles.com.au/oe-content/uploads/2012/08/061998ZZR250-4.jpg (http://spotonmotorcycles.com.au/oe-content/uploads/2012/08/061998ZZR250-4.jpg)
This is supposed to be the picture from above, but it has inserted a link, not the pick - you'll know what I mean without inserting the pic again. I hope.
If this is the bike, then it won't fit without replacing the top yoke/ triple clamp nut. There are places that will sell replacement nuts that will do the job. Once you know the size, these people should be able to help out:
http://www.probolt-australia.com/aluminium/motorcycle-accessories.html?prodtype=516&thread_washer_dia=267 (http://www.probolt-australia.com/aluminium/motorcycle-accessories.html?prodtype=516&thread_washer_dia=267)
Anyone having trouble, I would encourage to follow the instructions step by step and follow the maxim "measure twice, cut once".
This is a uTube vid of the process:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1shNJby0aU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1shNJby0aU)
Hope this helps.
Bluey/Carl
Post by: Streak on July 09, 2013, 09:45:09 PM
I use one of these on my ST11 - you have to cut the rubber cone off at the right length and be sure to use the correct washer (several sizes supplied with it). Works well for me.
If anyone who has one didn't get the instructions (WHAT? - read the instructions!!!!), here is a link to them:
[url]http://www.rammount.com/Portals/0/Skins/NationalProducts/pdf/ramb342uassemblyweb.pdf[/url] ([url]http://www.rammount.com/Portals/0/Skins/NationalProducts/pdf/ramb342uassemblyweb.pdf[/url])
They are self explanatory.
Of course, the bike must have a hole in the nut that holds the top triple clamp to the steering stem. I have removed the plastic housing from my ST11 bars because I have 30mm risers plus BMW R100RT handlebars - higher and further back, and the housing wouldn't fit without severe re-modelling.
[url]http://spotonmotorcycles.com.au/oe-content/uploads/2012/08/061998ZZR250-4.jpg[/url] ([url]http://spotonmotorcycles.com.au/oe-content/uploads/2012/08/061998ZZR250-4.jpg[/url])
This is supposed to be the picture from above, but it has inserted a link, not the pick - you'll know what I mean without inserting the pic again. I hope.
If this is the bike, then it won't fit without replacing the top yoke/ triple clamp nut. There are places that will sell replacement nuts that will do the job. Once you know the size, these people should be able to help out:
[url]http://www.probolt-australia.com/aluminium/motorcycle-accessories.html?prodtype=516&thread_washer_dia=267[/url] ([url]http://www.probolt-australia.com/aluminium/motorcycle-accessories.html?prodtype=516&thread_washer_dia=267[/url])
Anyone having trouble, I would encourage to follow the instructions step by step and follow the maxim "measure twice, cut once".
This is a uTube vid of the process:
[url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1shNJby0aU[/url] ([url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1shNJby0aU[/url])
Hope this helps.
Bluey/Carl
Great info Bluey! it amazes me how much knowledge we have in this club with even the little things, I like the fact you can get new yoke nuts in Purple! Priceless!
Post by: Abe on July 10, 2013, 08:10:07 AM
Off the spend Streaks money on oil, coolant, brake fluid and anything purple to accessorize the "Sports Demon".
I will try and post this photo later today, BUT, when I drained the oil out I noticed that in the rear of the viewing glass there is a rubber "o" ring half dislodged. It does appear to be part of the rubber ring that holds the viewing glass into the casing, if so, is this normal??? .
Cheers for now.
Post by: STeveo on July 10, 2013, 08:15:02 AM
:bl11
Post by: Abe on July 10, 2013, 08:21:40 AM
Cheers
Post by: Streak on July 10, 2013, 08:27:18 AM
wonder how many steak sandwichs are going on the expenses list....
Post by: Biggles on July 10, 2013, 09:36:37 AM
yep the Ram Mount can stay off the list mate, I am sure you have enough to do :thumb
wonder how many steak sandwichs are going on the expenses list....
Just start saving and face the bill later.
Post by: Abe on July 10, 2013, 09:55:06 AM
Post by: Sicman on July 10, 2013, 10:25:01 AM
yep the Ram Mount can stay off the list mate, I am sure you have enough to do :thumbSteak Sangers :eek I was picturing prawns, oysters balmain bugs, lobster :thumbs :eat :beer :eek
wonder how many steak sandwichs are going on the expenses list....
Post by: Wild Rose on July 10, 2013, 10:52:44 AM
I will just check if Streak has made a booking yet :p
Post by: Sicman on July 10, 2013, 11:27:56 AM
Post by: ST2UP on July 10, 2013, 12:02:31 PM
:thumbsup
Post by: Abe on July 10, 2013, 03:34:26 PM
Engine oil and filter
Coolant flush and replaced
Replace fluid and bleed front brake
Replace fluid and bleed rear brake
Clean/paint radiator guard
Remove/clean/repack steering head bearings (39 ball bearing oh what fun)
Clutch cable lube
Clutch adjusted
Choke cable lube
Spark plugs cleaned/regapped
Air cleaner element cleaned/re-oiled
Fuel tank flushed (very clean, minimum floaties)
Photo evidence to follow.
Cheers
Dave
Post by: ST2UP on July 10, 2013, 03:42:58 PM
Post by: Streak on July 10, 2013, 03:49:10 PM
OK a servicing up date before I shower and go to work:-
Engine oil and filter
Coolant flush and replaced
Replace fluid and bleed front brake
Replace fluid and bleed rear brake
Clean/paint radiator guard
Remove/clean/repack steering head bearings (39 ball bearing oh what fun)
Clutch cable lube
Clutch adjusted
Choke cable lube
Spark plugs cleaned/regapped
Air cleaner element cleaned/re-oiled
Fuel tank flushed (very clean, minimum floaties)
Photo evidence to follow.
Cheers
Dave
Fantastic work mate, above and beyond the call of duty for sure!
Love your work Dave, may have to bring mine down to you......is your fridge full and a can you have a roast on ??? :thumbs
Funny enough we where just discussing opening a bikeshop with a cafe attached to it
Post by: Abe on July 10, 2013, 04:16:39 PM
(http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q791/vegapup/TEELASBIKE005_zps92fad4d4.jpg)
(http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q791/vegapup/TEELASBIKE010_zps786a1ff2.jpg)
(http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q791/vegapup/TEELASBIKE014_zps6c544b03.jpg)
(http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q791/vegapup/TEELASBIKE015_zps0ca8f02d.jpg)
(http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q791/vegapup/TEELASBIKE016_zps5972b3f1.jpg)
(http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q791/vegapup/TEELASBIKE021_zpse7adcd78.jpg)
Post by: Wild Rose on July 10, 2013, 04:26:06 PM
Here is a man on a mission
Post by: sargent on July 10, 2013, 04:50:35 PM
So when's the Grand Opening with Jumping Castle and Free Baloon rides
Post by: saaz on July 10, 2013, 05:11:32 PM
Well done, Abe.
So when's the Grand Opening with Jumping Castle and Free Baloon rides
Post by: ST2UP on July 10, 2013, 05:38:04 PM
Face painting is what I am after
Teela would have to take to your dropped pie with a brush cutter to clear her canvas, seriously a bike shop with a clean coffee shop looking through glass to see your bike worked on has a appeal to many people, not quit as visceral as doing it yourself though. :beerWell done, Abe.
So when's the Grand Opening with Jumping Castle and Free Baloon rides
Post by: STill dreaming on July 10, 2013, 05:52:21 PM
Your sense of humour mirrors mine ,i put something equally as simple on the farkle list :roflCourteous as to what Frarkles are going on her?
Honda badge
OzSTOC sticker
Vanity numberplate
Vase
Cosmetics bag
make-up mirror
:crackup :crackup
Post by: gaz on July 10, 2013, 06:01:25 PM
Your sense of humour mirrors mine ,i put something equally as simple on the farkle list :roflCourteous as to what Frarkles are going on her?
Honda badge
OzSTOC sticker
Vanity numberplate
Vase
Cosmetics bag
make-up mirror
:crackup :crackup
thinks she needs a big horn :o
Post by: Sabie on July 10, 2013, 07:42:47 PM
Face painting is what I am after
Teela would have to take to your dropped pie with a brush cutter to clear her canvas, seriously a bike shop with a clean coffee shop looking through glass to see your bike worked on has a appeal to many people,
So when's the Grand Opening with Jumping Castle and Free Baloon rides
It's gunna be a hell of an OzSTOC Bike Shop to be able to employ us all........ :p
Post by: Shiney on July 11, 2013, 03:48:13 PM
Your sense of humour mirrors mine ,i put something equally as simple on the farkle list :roflCourteous as to what Frarkles are going on her?
Honda badge
OzSTOC sticker
Vanity numberplate
Vase
Cosmetics bag
make-up mirror
:crackup :crackup
thinks she needs a big horn :o
I have to agree with Gaz it needs a BIG HORN |-i
Post by: Abe on July 12, 2013, 04:30:54 PM
New screen and purple bolts fitted
Twisted throttle rear rack fitted
Givi Micro 2 and rack fitted (donation)
Tank protection fitted
Very quick clean and Mr Sheen (for photo's)
My eldest boy just flew in from Perth (submarine stoker), so put him to work
(http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q791/vegapup/TEELA001_zpsd7267dc6.jpg)
Teela's tank protector
(http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q791/vegapup/TEELA002_zpse166f75b.jpg)
New screen and purple mounting bolts
(http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q791/vegapup/TEELA003_zps91a57a91.jpg)
My work is done, and with 3 days of rego left.
(http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q791/vegapup/TEELA004_zps96e26c97.jpg)
The sticker say's it all
(http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q791/vegapup/TEELA005_zps06b4e0f7.jpg)
Next chapter is to get the bike to Neale's so Tony can pick it up.
Cheers
Dave
Post by: ST2UP on July 12, 2013, 04:35:45 PM
Good onya Dave :thumbs :thumbsup
Post by: STeveo on July 12, 2013, 05:05:33 PM
:bl11
Post by: saaz on July 12, 2013, 05:12:18 PM
Post by: Bluey on July 12, 2013, 05:19:58 PM
Post by: gaz on July 12, 2013, 05:23:09 PM
Post by: Abe on July 12, 2013, 05:25:39 PM
Well done Dave :thumb What does a stoker do on a diesel powered sub theses days? Look after the engines I suppose.
NOT MUCH, John, I ask him for a screwdriver and he gives me a hammer?? I love paying tax, not.
Post by: Streak on July 12, 2013, 05:26:44 PM
Post by: Brian on July 12, 2013, 05:31:56 PM
Post by: Abe on July 12, 2013, 05:41:02 PM
I personally would like to thank you for all your efforts.
Many people would not know about all the effort you went too, ie sending chapters of the manual and failing (internet stuff) and trying again with a different approach, which would have amounted to to several hours of frustrating work.
Your big effort did make my little involvement a lot easier, and I thank you for that.
Cheers
Dave
Post by: Brian on July 12, 2013, 05:44:36 PM
Post by: Biggles on July 12, 2013, 05:52:11 PM
Great to know it's been prepped by a pro!
Post by: Barry and Marissa on July 12, 2013, 06:44:17 PM
Post by: Wild Rose on July 12, 2013, 07:14:36 PM
Great work Abe, Teela will be so excited when she see it.
It truely is a Big "OzSTOC" Team effort
Post by: Sabie on July 12, 2013, 07:43:45 PM
Nice job Abe, looks great, very professional ... I was a little worried that you'd tried to whitewall the tyres until I worked out it was a tyre cleaner (I think I'm going blind)
Top job mate, that would have to please the fussiest of owners, I'd love to be a fly on the wall when its presented to her.....
Post by: sargent on July 12, 2013, 07:46:39 PM
Awesome effort from everyone involved.
Well done.
Post by: Pocket STocker on July 12, 2013, 08:57:40 PM
Pockey :grin
Post by: Shiney on July 12, 2013, 11:35:06 PM
Dave that is a bloody amazing effort you have put in, it looks like a show bike :thumbs :thumbsup
You sir, are a LEGEND :-++ :-++ :-++ :-++
Post by: Abe on July 19, 2013, 07:48:01 AM
(http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q791/vegapup/Teelasbike_zps10d5eea7.jpg) (http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/vegapup/media/Teelasbike_zps10d5eea7.jpg.html)
Cheers
Dave
Post by: Marcus on July 19, 2013, 07:50:32 AM
Post by: Streak on July 19, 2013, 09:23:26 AM
Would love to see a side by side before and after
Ask and you will receive :thumb
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/BeforeandAfter_zpsd02ccf4b.jpg)
Post by: Marcus on July 19, 2013, 09:42:31 AM
Post by: Streak on July 19, 2013, 09:52:39 AM
Nice...a that tinted screen really looks good
here is a front view for you to, Abe has done a sensational job, am really looking forward to seeing this bike in person :hatwave
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/BeforeandAfter2_zps7cae91de.jpg)
Post by: Neale on July 21, 2013, 04:15:24 PM
A rewarding and productive day. The story continues......... :thumbsup
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/AbeTonyandNeale_zps5df9c53f.jpg)
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/image_zps0a79e59a.jpg)
Post by: bloodbikes on July 21, 2013, 10:00:03 PM
The good old CX500, a trusty bike, shaft drive, comfy, a bike well loved around the world. Cant go wrong.
:wht11
Post by: ST2UP on July 21, 2013, 10:33:14 PM
:beer
Post by: Streak on July 22, 2013, 05:13:09 PM
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/2013-07-22114813_zpsf14c2d9b.jpg)
we also made a nice discovery that the motorcycle instructor who does the lessons also owns an ST1100! so bonus!
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/2013-07-22120742_zpscd10c166.jpg)
then we went to the Southern Hotel for lunch, where we where all fed and watered nicely!
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/2013-07-22122124_zps5544efc1.jpg)
It was great to see everyone, and a huge thank you to the 1,350km worth of driving that tony did to bring me the bike, and for Chris and Jean for coming along and keeping Tony Company!
Post by: Gavo on July 22, 2013, 05:35:02 PM
Post by: ST2UP on July 22, 2013, 07:29:19 PM
:beer
Post by: Skip on July 22, 2013, 07:58:48 PM
Post by: Neale on July 22, 2013, 08:09:35 PM
Post by: Wild Rose on July 22, 2013, 08:22:04 PM
Great lunch and good to catch up with Graham, Tony, Chris & Jean :beer
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on July 22, 2013, 08:26:36 PM
You did say you were a bit of a kwaka nut - it's an understatement :o
Post by: Shiney on July 22, 2013, 08:54:07 PM
Post by: gaz on July 23, 2013, 05:43:54 AM
Well the bike here! Tony, ST2UP & Jean arrived safe and sound with the precious cargo on board, we have dropped it off at the bike shop for a New type and a Road Worthy, Willd Rose (Leo) even came along for a look as he will be looking after the bike until "Delivery"
([url]http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/2013-07-22114813_zpsf14c2d9b.jpg[/url])
we also made a nice discovery that the motorcycle instructor who does the lessons also owns an ST1100! so bonus!
([url]http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/2013-07-22120742_zpscd10c166.jpg[/url])
then we went to the Southern Hotel for lunch, where we where all fed and watered nicely!
([url]http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/2013-07-22122124_zps5544efc1.jpg[/url])
It was great to see everyone, and a huge thank you to the 1,350km worth of driving that tony did to bring me the bike, and for Chris and Jean for coming along and keeping Tony Company!
wouldn't it be funny after all this Teela didn't want a bike but was " just saying" :|||| :cuss
Post by: DaleMcLean on July 23, 2013, 06:22:19 AM
Someone should build a H-D look a like bike cover for trailering other bikes :rofl
Post by: Streak on July 23, 2013, 06:32:03 AM
wouldn't it be funny after all this Teela didn't want a bike but was " just saying" :|||| :cuss
My brother in law said the same thing..... :well
But this has been researched and investigated by 4 people inside the circle of friends, I wanted to be 100% sure before any money was spend and effort taken :thumb
The only thing I have not been able to work out is how to get her to go and get her Learners before she gets the bike...
Post by: Marcus on July 23, 2013, 07:43:02 AM
wouldn't it be funny after all this Teela didn't want a bike but was " just saying" :|||| :cuss
Or if she was actually reading this thread
The only thing I have not been able to work out is how to get her to go and get her Learners before she gets the bike...Tell her it'll be incase something happens while out and about, and she'll need to get it back home
Post by: Brian on July 23, 2013, 11:55:30 AM
Post by: Streak on July 23, 2013, 01:28:24 PM
Don't forget the big PURPLE Ribbon
we have that, we are even having bagpipes to present the surprise!
Post by: BigTed on July 23, 2013, 03:16:32 PM
...we are even having bagpipes to present the surprise!videos please!
Post by: Sicman on July 24, 2013, 08:33:53 PM
I had a ball catching with with some old mates Abe, Neale, Streak, ST2UP and Pockey and met Wildrose at the drop off luncheon.
I must thank Pitstop who was most happy to release me for four days for this project. Although I am not sure why, but it must be her love and understanding of my needs :thumb :grin :crackup :rofl
This project has brought a lot of joy to a host of people as you will see in the photos I took along the way.
First - The pickup
(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt91/ajudd1/20130721_105921_zpsd75ab24c.jpg) (http://s601.photobucket.com/user/ajudd1/media/20130721_105921_zpsd75ab24c.jpg.html)
(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt91/ajudd1/20130721_105934_zps2b5d2e84.jpg) (http://s601.photobucket.com/user/ajudd1/media/20130721_105934_zps2b5d2e84.jpg.html)
Abe (Chief mechanic) - of Dave, Dave, Dave and Duncan fame
(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt91/ajudd1/20130721_110016_zps6c6041a6.jpg) (http://s601.photobucket.com/user/ajudd1/media/20130721_110016_zps6c6041a6.jpg.html)
Neale - Pit crew and ST escort from Padstow to the M7 turnoff
(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt91/ajudd1/20130721_110024_zps8461f517.jpg) (http://s601.photobucket.com/user/ajudd1/media/20130721_110024_zps8461f517.jpg.html)
I left Sydney and headed towards Guyra stopping in at East Maitland for a quick cuppa with my grand kids. Check out the joy on their faces as they check the surprise out
(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt91/ajudd1/20130721_140146_zps92116acb.jpg) (http://s601.photobucket.com/user/ajudd1/media/20130721_140146_zps92116acb.jpg.html)
(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt91/ajudd1/20130721_140151_zpsbe3163eb.jpg) (http://s601.photobucket.com/user/ajudd1/media/20130721_140151_zpsbe3163eb.jpg.html)
(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt91/ajudd1/20130721_140201_zps8b47c3ec.jpg) (http://s601.photobucket.com/user/ajudd1/media/20130721_140201_zps8b47c3ec.jpg.html)
(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt91/ajudd1/20130721_140248_zps3e6e732c.jpg) (http://s601.photobucket.com/user/ajudd1/media/20130721_140248_zps3e6e732c.jpg.html)
(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt91/ajudd1/20130721_140250_zpsc59e0cce.jpg) (http://s601.photobucket.com/user/ajudd1/media/20130721_140250_zpsc59e0cce.jpg.html)
(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt91/ajudd1/20130721_140254_zps1af5e837.jpg) (http://s601.photobucket.com/user/ajudd1/media/20130721_140254_zps1af5e837.jpg.html)
More to follow
Post by: Sicman on July 24, 2013, 08:40:37 PM
(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt91/ajudd1/20130721_140326_zps5182201f.jpg) (http://s601.photobucket.com/user/ajudd1/media/20130721_140326_zps5182201f.jpg.html)
(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt91/ajudd1/20130721_140328_zpse86d0612.jpg) (http://s601.photobucket.com/user/ajudd1/media/20130721_140328_zpse86d0612.jpg.html)
(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt91/ajudd1/20130721_140324_zps056d587d.jpg) (http://s601.photobucket.com/user/ajudd1/media/20130721_140324_zps056d587d.jpg.html)
(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt91/ajudd1/20130721_140330_zpsc004768c.jpg) (http://s601.photobucket.com/user/ajudd1/media/20130721_140330_zpsc004768c.jpg.html)
(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt91/ajudd1/20130721_140335_zps04111c51.jpg) (http://s601.photobucket.com/user/ajudd1/media/20130721_140335_zps04111c51.jpg.html)
Then It was onto ST2UP's and Pockeys at Guyra for some great food and company. Here is the surprise parked in the shed for the night with Chris on board
(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt91/ajudd1/20130722_070506_zps40681037.jpg) (http://s601.photobucket.com/user/ajudd1/media/20130722_070506_zps40681037.jpg.html)
Then it was up early and along for the delivery was ST2UP and Pockey. We left at 7am for Toowoomba
Jean - Pockey
(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt91/ajudd1/20130722_070757_zpsbb47ab5a.jpg) (http://s601.photobucket.com/user/ajudd1/media/20130722_070757_zpsbb47ab5a.jpg.html)
Chris and Pockey
(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt91/ajudd1/20130722_070804_zpsc5396638.jpg) (http://s601.photobucket.com/user/ajudd1/media/20130722_070804_zpsc5396638.jpg.html)
More to follow
Post by: Sicman on July 24, 2013, 08:43:50 PM
(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt91/ajudd1/2013-07-22114813_zps610bba8f.jpg) (http://s601.photobucket.com/user/ajudd1/media/2013-07-22114813_zps610bba8f.jpg.html)
(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt91/ajudd1/20130722_135533_zpsa395421f.jpg) (http://s601.photobucket.com/user/ajudd1/media/20130722_135533_zpsa395421f.jpg.html)
(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt91/ajudd1/2013-07-22122124_zps120ae6c6.jpg) (http://s601.photobucket.com/user/ajudd1/media/2013-07-22122124_zps120ae6c6.jpg.html)
How cool to have been a part of this project and how cool to have been able to watch the joy its brought as each stage has progressed :thumbsup :wink1 :grin
Post by: Abe on July 24, 2013, 08:45:00 PM
Must say thats a great bike trailer.
Cheers
Dave
Post by: Sicman on July 24, 2013, 08:56:08 PM
Post by: Neale on July 24, 2013, 09:05:25 PM
Post by: Wild Rose on July 24, 2013, 09:16:17 PM
I can't wait to see the surprise on Teela's face :grin
Post by: Shiney on July 24, 2013, 09:49:26 PM
I'm sure the reveal will be well worth the effort :thumbsup
Post by: Streak on July 24, 2013, 09:50:02 PM
DaleMclean (test rider and pick up man)
Abe (mechanic and detailer)
Tony (Delivery Man)
ST2UP & Pocket Stocker (Pit Stop & Support Crew)
Neale (Support Crew)
Wild Rose (Warehousing)
Streak (Deadman walking)
This is an amazing odyssey that is just so fantastic, I can't thank all those involved so far enough! Looking forward to seeing the delivery happen!
Post by: Streak on July 25, 2013, 12:23:10 PM
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/PurpleBikeCover_zps4e69f939.jpg)
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/PurpleGrips_zpsde25ede9.jpg)
if i could find levers for the clutch and brake in purple i would do it to, no luck yet....
Post by: BigTed on July 25, 2013, 12:28:12 PM
(http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/x/purple-paint-brush-12962100.jpg)
Post by: Sabie on July 25, 2013, 09:01:53 PM
Post by: Sicman on July 25, 2013, 09:04:13 PM
Some people have waaay too much disposable income..... :fpThis is not the place for negativity :-(((
Post by: Neale on July 25, 2013, 09:34:05 PM
Post by: Sabie on July 25, 2013, 09:39:37 PM
Some people have waaay too much disposable income..... :fpThis is not the place for negativity :-(((
Thanks Tony, but I'm positive Some people have waaay too much disposable income....
Post by: Sean on July 26, 2013, 07:48:00 AM
Post by: DaleMcLean on July 26, 2013, 02:29:30 PM
Just Ordered these today for the bike, nothing like going whole hog!
([url]http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/PurpleBikeCover_zps4e69f939.jpg[/url])
if i could find levers for the clutch and brake in purple i would do it to, no luck yet....
Theres a white /grey one jammed in under the seat if that'll "cover" it :rofl
came with the bike :thumb
Post by: Biggles on July 26, 2013, 08:29:44 PM
Come on Streak. WHEN is the big presentation?? We're all hanging out for this now after weeks of build-up!
Post by: Abe on July 26, 2013, 08:46:06 PM
Post by: Streak on July 28, 2013, 07:57:24 PM
Leo and I went to register the bike (had to change to qld rego), and we both had a moment and realized we had driven there, all good to go, but we could not register it as we forgot the proof of purchase to take to the dept of transport :|||| so we got a nice drive around toowoomba, had a coffee and we went home with no bike :rofl
So we are going to go around again on Tuesday..... :thumb
Post by: Streak on July 29, 2013, 12:39:22 PM
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/null_zps19a008c2.jpg)
Post by: Brian on July 29, 2013, 12:40:57 PM
Post by: Streak on July 29, 2013, 12:53:17 PM
No personalised plates??
unfortunately to many $$$$
Post by: Marcus on July 29, 2013, 01:57:29 PM
Well done, Abe.
So when's the Grand Opening with Jumping Castle and Free Baloon rides
videos please!
I can't wait to see the surprise on Teela's face :grin
What a fantastic job by a great group of people. When is the big day?
Come on Streak. WHEN is the big presentation?? We're all hanging out for this now after weeks of build-up!
Come on man, we've been watching this for what seems like years now...
When the big day?
Post by: Streak on July 29, 2013, 02:06:10 PM
The bike is going to be at Wild Rose (Leo) to get the last of the work done to it:
Ram Mount
12V Plug
Bike Grips
Wash and Detail for presentation on the day
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on July 29, 2013, 02:10:31 PM
What a herculean effort by everyone involved-bagpipes are a nice touch too.
Pockey look's very comfortable on the purple mile eater too me thinks.
A little too comfortable actually.Could there be an addition to the guyra garage soon ?
Post by: Marcus on July 29, 2013, 02:40:35 PM
Post by: Streak on July 29, 2013, 03:26:23 PM
Gah! 4 more weeks!
The Big Day is not until the Surprise Birthday Party 31st of August
The bike is going to be at Wild Rose (Leo) to get the last of the work done to it:
Ram Mount
12V Plug
Bike Grips
Wash and Detail for presentation on the day
your not the one having to lie through your teeth every day for the next 4 weeks, and also planning a party as well! so dong give me GAH! :rofl :rofl
All i can say is if you dont hear from me on the forum for a few days, can some one check the rose garden out the back of our house....
Post by: Sean on July 29, 2013, 04:04:08 PM
Post by: Old Steve on July 31, 2013, 10:36:56 AM
How are you going with getting Teela to get her Learners license "in case something comes up one day while we're out"?
Post by: Streak on July 31, 2013, 12:52:52 PM
Two weeks and counting down!
How are you going with getting Teela to get her Learners license "in case something comes up one day while we're out"?
Decided to leave it alone, and have the learner question book ready for Sunday after the party and take her Monday morning to get it before her lesson :hatwave
Post by: Wild Rose on July 31, 2013, 07:06:43 PM
Here we are picking up Teela's Surprise
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/gtrleo/IMAG0259_zps62115f15.jpg) (http://s881.photobucket.com/user/gtrleo/media/IMAG0259_zps62115f15.jpg.html)
Dropping Teela's Surprise at my house to hide in my shed
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/null_zps66e961dd.jpg)
And putting it to bed...
Post by: ST2UP on July 31, 2013, 07:18:17 PM
Post by: Neale on July 31, 2013, 07:21:21 PM
Post by: Streak on July 31, 2013, 07:22:22 PM
Post by: Biggles on July 31, 2013, 07:57:52 PM
Dunno about you Leo, but I found climbing off the 1300 and then wheeling that around was like pushing a bicycle. There's not much of it.
The guys in bike shops amaze me. They push around Boulevardes and Goldwings like they are bicycles. I can manage the the push required OK, but I live in dread of losing the balance and having the 1300 tip away or onto me.
Post by: Brian on July 31, 2013, 08:05:16 PM
Post by: Pocket STocker on July 31, 2013, 09:41:34 PM
Post by: Streak on July 31, 2013, 10:36:00 PM
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/MyBike3.jpg)
And what Teela is getting
(http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q791/vegapup/TEELA004_zps96e26c97.jpg)
Not that far different...
Post by: Tipsy on August 01, 2013, 09:03:33 AM
Dunno about you Leo, but I found climbing off the 1300 and then wheeling that around was like pushing a bicycle. There's not much of it.
The guys in bike shops amaze me. They push around Boulevardes and Goldwings like they are bicycles. I can manage the the push required OK, but I live in dread of losing the balance and having the 1300 tip away or onto me.
Push your bike around from opposite the side stand with it down, hence if you loose it back on to the stand
Tipsy
now back to the surprise bike
Post by: Streak on August 01, 2013, 06:48:08 PM
Teela has a new motorcycle Jacket (from Zen Motorcycle Gear Thank you!), going to work nicely with the Purple Present! Side note this is the smallest jacket she has ever owned...
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/7c3835e2-5d70-4eab-8ab5-4b852275f65d_zpsa8d801c4.jpg)
Post by: ST2UP on August 01, 2013, 06:54:01 PM
Post by: Sicman on August 01, 2013, 08:23:23 PM
Post by: Wild Rose on August 01, 2013, 08:38:34 PM
Looks Good
Post by: STill dreaming on August 02, 2013, 06:43:07 AM
Post by: Streak on August 06, 2013, 04:51:37 PM
for the story below, Lachie is my little brother, Delyce is his wife, and keiren is my brother in law...i think i am going to hell in a handbag... :rofl :rofl
TEELA: i opened a transport envelope thinking it would be a ticket as i thought i ran a red light! and wanted to make sure i hadnt, would you care to shed some light on why we are paying rego for a 1993 kawasaki?
GRAHAM: what happend to you not opening my mail...
and you ran a red light
TEELA: yes i did lol not purposfully i was going too fast to slow down with out yanking on the breaks
at a yellow
and thought it clicked me
and any ways PLEASE EXPLAIN!!!!
GRAHAM: and you where going to hide this?? and thats why you opended ?
TEELA: well i wasnt sure and when i seen the extra queensland transport my heart sank and i was like OH NO... Please EXPALIN!!!
GRAHAM: It is for Lachie, he wants a little bike, but delyce does not want him to have a bike, so Keiren and i have been doing this on the down low for him
TEELA: mmmm ok and you didnt think to tell me ?
GRAHAM: nikki does not even know, it is a boy thing
TEELA: mmm ok
GRAHAM: he didnt want to get into trouble by asking to buy one
so he has got keiren and i to buy it for him
TEELA: and how is he going to explain that to wife when it appears in the shed?
GRAHAM: keiren is cleaning it all up for him and lachie is going to fly down pick it up and ride it home and take the blame from their
it is his funeral
TEELA: mmm ok
GRAHAM: lol, we have had great fun, it is all like taboo and stuff
TEELA: yeah ok
GRAHAM: pfft ok to you to, you mean like when you bought the excersise thing and waited till you got to darwin to tell me after it arrived
TEELA: lol id forgot
GRAHAM: yep like wahtever
TEELA: no honestly i did, and then you rang and said ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh what is this? i was like what?
GRAHAM: smiles you know we still have to sell that, how much do you think we can get for it
i tried 500 with no bites
TEELA: i wouldn't sell it for less than that any ways
Post by: StinkyPete on August 06, 2013, 04:56:35 PM
That had you thinking on your feet.
How much longer do you think you can keep this a secret when half the cat is out of the bag?
:rofl :rofl
Post by: Wild Rose on August 06, 2013, 05:03:57 PM
That was close :thumb
Post by: Sean on August 06, 2013, 05:10:06 PM
Post by: Streak on August 06, 2013, 05:16:37 PM
:rofl :rofl
That had you thinking on your feet.
How much longer do you think you can keep this a secret when half the cat is out of the bag?
:rofl :rofl
:eek :eek :eek :eek
That was close :thumb
How's the heart condition? Don't worry she was economical with the truth first. Does that matter???????
That Sean, was my only saving grace....we shall see what happens when i get home....i have already rung my brother his wife and my brother in law...
Post by: Sean on August 06, 2013, 05:26:48 PM
Post by: Brian on August 06, 2013, 05:51:54 PM
Post by: Biggles on August 06, 2013, 06:04:47 PM
How many weeks to go to keep inventing stories? (and having to rope in half Toowoomba to back up the cover story...) :popcorn
Post by: Pocket STocker on August 06, 2013, 06:35:49 PM
Post by: STill dreaming on August 06, 2013, 06:53:39 PM
Post by: Sabie on August 06, 2013, 08:34:15 PM
Post by: Streak on August 06, 2013, 08:47:54 PM
He's certainly a dodgy dealer. :grin
How many weeks to go to keep inventing stories? (and having to rope in half Toowoomba to back up the cover story...) :popcorn
Three weeks to survive....
Post by: Neale on August 06, 2013, 09:10:03 PM
Post by: Sean on August 06, 2013, 09:11:24 PM
1. Surviving it to the end of the three weeks with the surprise intact
2. Surviving it to the end of the three weeks with his sanity intact
3. Surviving the fallout
All the best old mate, we are cheering you on from afar.
:popcorn :popcorn :popcorn
Post by: Shiney on August 06, 2013, 09:52:29 PM
What a legendary save, well done :thumbsup :thumbs :clap
Post by: Brock on August 06, 2013, 09:57:22 PM
I will be fine cos I'm way to far away to be got.. :nahnah :nahnah
Post by: Streak on August 07, 2013, 06:45:40 AM
Post by: Streak on August 14, 2013, 06:56:24 PM
Post by: Biggles on August 14, 2013, 08:25:36 PM
Post by: Streak on August 14, 2013, 09:52:14 PM
Will she be riding it to Inverell? I guess that's asking too much in too short a time.
Teela will unfortunately be not attending Inverell, Saturday is the day the bridesmaids have decided to have then hens day/getting married celebration, I lost that battle outstandingly....
Post by: Abe on August 14, 2013, 09:59:42 PM
I'll be worried Streak if I was you,.
Thanks Diesel for your emails of possible "things" for Streak.
Post by: Sicman on August 14, 2013, 10:04:22 PM
So, Inverell is your "OZSTOC" party??? (naked and hand cuffed, to a power pole in the main street) I'll try and keep the rat bags at bay (hehehe):grin :grin :crackup :rofl
I'll be worried Streak if I was you,.
Thanks Diesel for your emails of possible "things" for Streak.
Post by: ST2UP on August 14, 2013, 10:09:45 PM
Abort plan "A" everyone........moving now to plan "B" :wink1 o:)
If you haven't yet been brief on Plan "B" keep an eye out for a PM from Diesel OR watch Pricilla Queen of the Desert.......you will catch on !!! :nahnah
o:)
Post by: Biggles on August 14, 2013, 10:13:23 PM
Post by: Streak on August 14, 2013, 10:25:14 PM
Youse guys will scare him off! He'll call in sick.
Lol I am the sober one of you lot anyway, plus if anything happens to me you will have to answer to Teela... :grin
Post by: Sicman on August 14, 2013, 10:28:55 PM
So, Inverell is your "OZSTOC" party??? (naked and hand cuffed, to a power pole in the main street) I'll try and keep the rat bags at bay (hehehe)
I'll be worried Streak if I was you,.
Thanks Diesel for your emails of possible "things" for Streak.
Who is picking up the goat? :grin
Post by: Neale on August 14, 2013, 11:08:33 PM
Post by: Streak on August 17, 2013, 12:21:46 PM
You can simply send it to my work:
Teela Stinton
Hip Pocket Workwear & Safety Toowoomba
222 Anzac Avenue
Toowoomba, 4350, QLD
And she is turning 27 for those who don't know
Post by: Wild Rose on August 17, 2013, 02:43:33 PM
And she is turning 27 for those who don't know
You cradle snatcher you :thumbs
:beer
Post by: Old Steve on August 17, 2013, 10:46:56 PM
Who is picking up the goat? :grin
Goat? I thought you wanted a wombat! Now I've got to take the bloody wombat back and find a goat ..... mutter, mutter, mutter :-[
Post by: Biggles on August 18, 2013, 09:21:25 PM
Who is picking up the goat? :grin
Goat? I thought you wanted a wombat! Now I've got to take the bloody wombat back and find a goat ..... mutter, mutter, mutter :-[
You're going to fit right in here, Old Steve. :grin
Post by: Streak on August 19, 2013, 12:54:40 PM
look what just turned up!
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/2013-08-19123616_zpse6263ac7.jpg)
We are 12 days out!!
Post by: ST2UP on August 19, 2013, 01:03:49 PM
Post by: STill dreaming on August 19, 2013, 07:50:51 PM
Post by: Streak on August 24, 2013, 01:55:29 PM
Even tipsy has turned up a week early so that he won't be late (he has had no technology out at Tara)
Leo and I are still chuckling, so tipsy is sitting out the back having a quiet beer enjoying some civilization till he goes home toomorrow
Post by: Pocket STocker on August 24, 2013, 02:56:02 PM
Pockey :grin
Post by: Sicman on August 24, 2013, 03:14:57 PM
Post by: Barry and Marissa on August 30, 2013, 10:00:36 AM
Leaving from where and when?
Post by: Wild Rose on August 30, 2013, 02:42:12 PM
Can't wait. How's the nerves going Streak :grin
Post by: Marcus on August 30, 2013, 03:23:01 PM
Post by: Streak on August 30, 2013, 03:57:28 PM
Only 21Hrs hours to go :thumb ZZR250 all clean waiting for pickup :thumbs
Can't wait. How's the nerves going Streak :grin
Oh right I'd forgotten all about this... it's been going on for Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo long
Well, everything is set in place, food is organised, people are invited, bike is cleaned and washed ready for delivery tomorrow, cake is here, all the lies have been told, all we have to do is the surprise and the tears and the job will be done!
here is the cake:
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/2012-08-30133900_zps7165eaba.jpg)
Post by: Wild Rose on August 30, 2013, 04:40:25 PM
Post by: saaz on August 30, 2013, 05:53:50 PM
Post by: Sicman on August 30, 2013, 06:29:50 PM
Post by: Pocket STocker on August 30, 2013, 06:35:51 PM
Pockey :wink1
Post by: Biggles on August 30, 2013, 11:36:24 PM
All that concentrated thoughtfulness and planning is just amazing. :clap
Post by: Streak on August 31, 2013, 06:44:38 AM
So basic no frills present a card and a hug, Teela leaves at 7.30 and does not return till 12, bring on setup!
And of course the in bed selfie :thumb
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/d6157fbb1a4f202c0d2317f64d5997e2_zps0dafefc5.jpg)
Post by: tj189 on August 31, 2013, 06:51:35 AM
Post by: STill dreaming on August 31, 2013, 07:37:14 AM
Post by: Neale on August 31, 2013, 08:04:23 AM
Of the unveiling of course. :eek
Post by: Brian on August 31, 2013, 08:59:15 AM
I hope you all have an enjoyable day / weekend.
Post by: Sicman on August 31, 2013, 09:19:30 AM
Post by: Streak on August 31, 2013, 09:20:55 AM
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/null_zps7b02f402.jpg)
Leo is on his way over so I can go and get the bike to park at my parents down the street....
Post by: Sicman on August 31, 2013, 09:24:02 AM
Post by: Biggles on August 31, 2013, 10:04:40 AM
Post by: Sicman on August 31, 2013, 11:03:24 AM
Post by: Biggles on August 31, 2013, 12:21:40 PM
You can tell he is a country boy - He roundup's his edges
Nice observation! Us city slickers use the whipper-snipper (when we can get the string threaded and the engine started).
Post by: StinkyPete on August 31, 2013, 12:24:31 PM
You can tell he is a country boy - He roundup's his edges :rofl :rofl :-++ :grin
Back before I got older and wiser I used a spade, tomahawk, or whipper-snipper, but now I too walk around with a spray bottle of Round-up.
Post by: Sicman on August 31, 2013, 01:32:53 PM
Post by: Brock on August 31, 2013, 03:24:11 PM
Post by: Streak on August 31, 2013, 05:30:58 PM
Post by: Sicman on August 31, 2013, 05:49:04 PM
:slvr13
Post by: Marcus on August 31, 2013, 05:55:49 PM
Post by: Pocket STocker on August 31, 2013, 06:04:55 PM
Post by: Sicman on August 31, 2013, 06:11:50 PM
Post by: StinkyPete on August 31, 2013, 06:26:32 PM
Post by: Skip on August 31, 2013, 07:26:04 PM
In the old days, used engine oil ws a good fence line regulator, now its frowned upon somewhat
REALLY !!!! >:() Whoops. :well
Post by: BigTed on August 31, 2013, 07:34:54 PM
Post by: Marcus on August 31, 2013, 07:58:03 PM
Post by: Streak on August 31, 2013, 08:11:33 PM
For those who wanted Video here you go!
Teela being walked in blindfolded!
http://youtu.be/ZnNxTcbHnRw (http://youtu.be/ZnNxTcbHnRw)
Bringing in the Bike Bagpipe Style!
http://youtu.be/U_NV0EhSLCY (http://youtu.be/U_NV0EhSLCY)
Teela being walked in blindfolded!
http://youtu.be/ZnNxTcbHnRw (http://youtu.be/ZnNxTcbHnRw)
Bringing in the Bike Bagpipe Style!
http://youtu.be/U_NV0EhSLCY (http://youtu.be/U_NV0EhSLCY)
Post by: Wild Rose on August 31, 2013, 08:17:01 PM
Well here is my Vidio of "Teela's Surprise" finally happening. Its not the best but all I got. Hope you enjoy
Photo's coming later got visitors
:beer (http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/gtrleo/VIDEO0003_zps71cb5843.mp4)
Post by: Pocket STocker on August 31, 2013, 08:35:33 PM
Pockey :Blow
Post by: sargent on August 31, 2013, 08:36:32 PM
Post by: Skip on August 31, 2013, 09:09:16 PM
Post by: Streak on August 31, 2013, 09:14:17 PM
Today was a huge Success! this has been months in the making, with OzSTOC members involved and putting themselves out left right and centre to make it happen! Special thanks have to go to Dale Mclean, Abe, Tony, ST2UP, Pocket Stocker, Wild Rose, for really going that extra mile! there is no way i can repay you all for the efforts you have put into this.
I will let the photos tell the Story, and for those wanting Video, go back two posts and you will find the youtube videos!
Teela spent the morning out with her best freind getting all beauty treated up! they where due at the house at 12pm, but where a little late, as you can see by the photos below you can see we waited patiently....
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/2012-08-31122722_zpsfaf1aba9.jpg)
some more than others
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/2012-08-31122849_zpsfeb9b0f6.jpg)
But then they arrived, Teela Blindfolded walking down the driveway.....
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/2012-08-31125448_zps849d1bb1.jpg)
and she got the shock of her life with us all there, job done...almost....
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/2012-08-31125555_zps3fbe3419.jpg)
there was some strange bloke there, we think he was a blow in uncle or something...
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/2012-08-31125632_zpse1e9f639.jpg)
then it was onto the major award! My sister and my brother in law had slipped away while teela was saying hello to everyone and we bagpiped in the bike so teela could not hear the bike till she saw it!
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/2012-08-31130235_zps914c7648.jpg)
Here is my brother in law bringing it in
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/2012-08-31130255_zpsc0e548f7.jpg)
Needless to say teela was all smiles and totally lost for words!!
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/2012-08-31130405_zps80d0c129.jpg)
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/2012-08-31130339_zps30a8bb8b.jpg)
Our daughter wanted her to take it for a ride on the spot, and the bike fits perfectly!
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/2012-08-31130454_zpsd0ab58b3.jpg)
Even a few willing converts wanting to take a ride!
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/2012-08-31135654_zpsdc088b7b.jpg)
We rolled straight into cake, that was made by the way who is making our wedding cake!
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/2012-08-31140532_zpsa9fd94ba.jpg)
needless to say, i have a mountain of leave passes with all this,
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/2012-08-31140606_zpsb646a11c.jpg)
Barry had to go early but here is the OzSTOC Photo!
Left to Right:
Dave (2UPRIDER) & Cathy, Teela & Streak, Leo & Tipsy
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/2012-08-31144159_zpsb5ba3a2c.jpg)
Teela Wearing her present from Pockey and ST2UP
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/2012-08-31152104_zpsc8dc66d0.jpg)
Then we got to put the kids to bed for the first time!
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/2012-08-31155828_zps19d57038.jpg)
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/2012-08-31160245_zps7412cf03.jpg)
And of Course the Happy Couple
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/2012-08-31131034_zps7c015ecc.jpg)
What can i say i love this club, i could not have done any of this without everyone's advice, support, jokes, and help!
Post by: Diesel on August 31, 2013, 09:27:54 PM
Happy birthday mate.
Cheers, the Diesels :Blow
Post by: Holzie on August 31, 2013, 11:20:14 PM
Post by: Biggles on August 31, 2013, 11:28:57 PM
Very happy to see it went to plan so well!
Congrats to everyone involved, and Many Happy Returns Of The Day to Teela, the Bikie Chick.
Post by: Rodd on September 01, 2013, 01:05:16 AM
Post by: STill dreaming on September 01, 2013, 06:21:28 AM
Post by: tj189 on September 01, 2013, 07:50:53 AM
Post by: DaleMcLean on September 01, 2013, 08:07:12 AM
love the pipes coming in (wish I could play as well)
the smile says it all :KissBlow Happy Birthday to Teela
Post by: Biggles on September 01, 2013, 12:07:42 PM
love the pipes coming in (wish I could play as well)
Check with your neighbours before you start learning... :eek
:grin
Have to agree- very appropriate to have a "lady piper" leading in the presentation parade!
Post by: Shiney on September 01, 2013, 07:01:29 PM
Congrats to everyone that was involved in putting it all together, and of course Happy Birthday to Teela :Cake2
Post by: Skip on September 01, 2013, 07:10:57 PM
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on September 01, 2013, 09:57:41 PM
Nice work by everyone involved :thumb
Good luck topping this effort for next year's birthday celebrations .....
Post by: Couch on September 01, 2013, 10:36:24 PM
It's also my beautiful daughter, Samantha's, birthday, Sam was born in 1969, so next year I'll remember, it's also your birthday. :grin
PS: Bike looks fantastic!! :thumbsup
Post by: Streak on September 01, 2013, 11:03:15 PM
Teela being walked in blindfolded!
http://youtu.be/ZnNxTcbHnRw (http://youtu.be/ZnNxTcbHnRw)
Bringing in the Bike Bagpipe Style!
http://youtu.be/U_NV0EhSLCY (http://youtu.be/U_NV0EhSLCY)
Post by: Streak on September 02, 2013, 11:44:07 AM
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/e07327de26f98b9a0ce63051ff901fb9_zps0191ecfc.jpg)
Post by: Turtle on September 02, 2013, 11:48:10 AM
Post by: Marcus on September 02, 2013, 11:53:16 AM
Post by: Streak on September 02, 2013, 12:07:16 PM
Wait... you telling me she didn't have to ride to get her licence???
Nope to get her learners just answer 5 questions...
Post by: Marcus on September 02, 2013, 12:21:06 PM
Post by: Couch on September 02, 2013, 12:31:20 PM
Post by: Sicman on September 02, 2013, 01:02:11 PM
Post by: Streak on September 02, 2013, 01:12:58 PM
Post by: ST.George on September 02, 2013, 01:14:33 PM
A gleeful audience knew it was coming and there were many more than a few,
But Teela surprise is revealed the tension will be increased,
And now the blindfold's off, the purple present is released!
Only an Iron man could sustain such a ruse, with transport, labour and farkles,
Helped by an ozSTOC team, that purple Kwakka motorsickel really sparkles!!!!!!
:Cake1
YOU GUYS REALLY KNOW HOW TO HAVE A PARTY. CONGRATS TEELA AND GRAHAM AND THE HELPERS.
Post by: Biggles on September 02, 2013, 01:17:53 PM
The stupidity is, you can't get a bike licence without a car one, which all riders agree is back-to-front.
Car drivers would benefit from having ridden a bike, but since that's not going to happen, they should at least allow those who choose to ride first, sit all the written questions first and then learn to ride.
I might add, the car licence exam is "multiple guess" so you have to really try to fail it.
Post by: Rodd on September 02, 2013, 02:15:48 PM
The instructor is a bike fanatic and you have a choice of any of his bikes if you don't have your own for the test.
What I liked about the Q-ride course is that you would sit down and watch a video (or a person riding a bike) and point out the potential risks to the instructor. Then you went out on the bikes and the instructor would set up many courses using withes hats and get you to do slalom riding, quick stops, emergency stops, very slow riding and the like. I have been riding for a long time but still gained some very useful tuition. The good thing is that once you pass the days tests you immediately have your license.
You are also instructed on defensive riding techniques during the video and expected to use them while riding. Our instructor would watch our eyes (thru our mirrors) and body actions to check if we were following these techniques!
Post by: Teela on September 02, 2013, 02:17:40 PM
Well the list to say thank you to was huge and if i missed any of you im so sorry and THANK YOU!!! Was seriously the best birthday in a very long time and the GIFT is amazing.. :runyay You all did a fantastic job, i feel like a bit of a titt as it was right under my nose but you all know i don't venture in here all that often and most of you have hunted me down on face book :-D that's generally my domain :-D
The Bike is amazing, the photos are just priceless :Blow
and my final words would be YOU ALL NEED A SMACKED BOTTOM :spank :spank :spank :spank :spank :spank :spank
P.s Thank you for all the birthday wishes and i cant wait to be able to ride with you all at some stage. LOOK OUT WORLD :KissBlow
Post by: Sicman on September 02, 2013, 02:30:10 PM
Post by: Pocket STocker on September 02, 2013, 02:45:12 PM
Post by: Neale on September 02, 2013, 05:46:27 PM
Post by: Wild Rose on September 02, 2013, 07:25:23 PM
Well Teela has her learner license! 5/5 for the questions, booked in for her first lesson at 7am on Thursday morning!
([url]http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/e07327de26f98b9a0ce63051ff901fb9_zps0191ecfc.jpg[/url])
Congratulations 5 out of 5 amazing. Now the fun is about to start :thumbs
Post by: Holzie on September 02, 2013, 08:01:58 PM
Post by: Streak on September 05, 2013, 06:44:57 AM
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/null_zps0f0fff69.jpg)
Post by: Sean on September 05, 2013, 07:04:37 AM
Post by: Pocket STocker on September 05, 2013, 07:05:33 AM
Pockey :wink1
Post by: Neale on September 05, 2013, 08:24:52 AM
Post by: Wild Rose on September 05, 2013, 08:41:30 AM
First riding lesson. Teela will pass with flying colors :thumb
Watch out Streak Teela will soon claim the family pride the "Black ST1100"
:thumbs
Post by: Sicman on September 05, 2013, 09:36:35 AM
Post by: Streak on September 05, 2013, 10:02:24 AM
Post by: Sicman on September 05, 2013, 10:36:41 AM
Post by: Wild Rose on September 05, 2013, 12:07:00 PM
Teela came home saying "i got through, 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear! and did basic cornering", she was running late, but she was buzzing :thumb
Excellent :clap:hatwave :hatwave :hatwave
Post by: Brian on September 05, 2013, 06:50:42 PM
I'm sure Teela will be no different...... Enjoy!!
Post by: Streak on September 09, 2013, 12:19:16 PM
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/null_zpsfd73a7ac.jpg)
Although she looked slightly terrified when the instructor said "you did do well last week are going to do a few laps of the block, and then we might try a proper quiet road"
I am by no means enjoying this..... :rofl
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/null_zps306845df.jpg)
Post by: Biggles on September 09, 2013, 12:55:44 PM
I am by no means enjoying this..... :rofl
([url]http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/null_zps306845df.jpg[/url])
A picturte speaks a thousand words.
Like a car wrecker's yard being called a ladies' driving school. :rofl
You're so cruel!!! :-(((
Post by: Sicman on September 09, 2013, 02:08:01 PM
Post by: Barry and Marissa on September 09, 2013, 02:40:55 PM
Most of us have seen Marissa Lane's progression from the quarter litre class to now as she confidently pilots her vfr800 on long trips , twisties etc..
I'm sure Teela will be no different...... Enjoy!!
That's true. Just allow Teela time to develop her confidence at her own pace and I'm sure she'll be fine.
Marissa has been riding for 20 months now, and in that time has probably done in excess of 10,000 k's or more. She still rides very "cautiously", and I admit there are times when I think to myself "you should have enough confidence by now to go just a little bit quicker in the twisty stuff?".
But her safety will always be more important than how quick she can take a bend in the road, and I'm just thrilled that my wife wants to go out and ride bikes with me!
Post by: Streak on September 24, 2013, 07:37:42 PM
Well Teela has had lesson 4, she is out in traffic now, and into doing the figure 8's and doing slow moving handling, she is picking it up nicely, she is even getting that smile of "ahhhh i have been out on the bike"
We are taking a short run out to Highfields for a coffee and back on Saturday afternoon for her first big run of 30km.....my camera has not shown up otherwise i would film it for everone
Post by: sargent on September 24, 2013, 07:41:21 PM
Love that smile... the worst days are often fixed with a little ride.
Post by: Wild Rose on September 24, 2013, 07:48:34 PM
Post by: Biggles on September 24, 2013, 07:59:45 PM
Keep up the confidence and good work. :clap
Post by: STill dreaming on September 24, 2013, 08:29:20 PM
Post by: Shiney on September 24, 2013, 10:44:27 PM
Post by: StinkyPete on September 25, 2013, 07:54:05 AM
Post by: Streak on September 28, 2013, 10:47:53 AM
Post by: Wild Rose on September 28, 2013, 11:01:39 AM
We got woken up this morning at 4.30 with a huge clap of thunder :eek |-i (Yes Train Drivers do get some nights in bed) :grin
I would have loved to get a bit more than 3 spits :well
Post by: gaz on September 28, 2013, 12:59:05 PM
:runyay :runyay :runyay :grin
:hatwave :hatwave :clap
Post by: Streak on September 28, 2013, 05:59:01 PM
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/2013-09-28142405_zps6b40eadc.jpg)
after about 4 or 5 laps away we went, advancing to doing a couple of blocks, avoiding roundabouts for the moment as teela is just not confident with them, we took alot of the outer roads around toowoomba being 70-80km zones, we only had one indecent where teela stopped at a T intersection and tapped the front brake a touch to hard and we had our first drop! and well i am now investigating oggy nobs for the bike....
but Teela handled it perfectly, she didn't try and save it she just slowed it down to minimize any marks and scratches (only a couple, will buff out no worries), massive thumbs up to the young bloke in the car behind us who pulled up and was out of the car to help faster than i could get off the bike, all his mates sat in the car and looked at him....
To her credit she hopped straight back on and kept going, she was more worried about the marks on the bike and her instructor saying "i told you so on using the front brake"
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/2013-09-28151555_zpsc35489c6.jpg)
We toured around for about 30-40 mins, and than it was off to maccas for a well earned coffee!
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/2013-09-28152615_zpsd5e4a73e.jpg)
and guess what, we are getting up tomorrow morning and heading out again!
to sum up, she is handing the bike really well, we are ironing out a few gear changes, and turning circles, but she has great awareness in traffic, and was chipping me for reminding her to turn her indicator off!
Post by: sargent on September 28, 2013, 06:34:27 PM
Good to hear the first woopsy is behind you.
Now time to sit back and enjoy the sunshine and scenery........
Post by: Sean on September 28, 2013, 07:27:40 PM
Post by: Wild Rose on September 28, 2013, 07:59:18 PM
Great STough
Post by: Couch on September 28, 2013, 08:58:48 PM
Experience is a fine teacher, it's true, but here's what makes me burn,
Experience is always teaching me things I'd rather not learn! :grin
Post by: Pocket STocker on September 28, 2013, 09:43:21 PM
Pockey :Blow
Post by: Shiney on September 29, 2013, 08:40:07 AM
Post by: StinkyPete on September 29, 2013, 08:48:52 AM
It sounds like everything is coming along nicely (even got the first drop out of the way) keep it up and enjoy :thumbsup
Don't feel too bad Teela. I dropped my ST on the first day that I had it, and therefore have a little battle scar on the right side muffler & tip-over cover.
Post by: Couch on September 29, 2013, 09:34:21 AM
This all happened ages ago, but I've recently ordered a new tip over cover from the States and it's on the way! :grin
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Don't feel too bad Teela. I dropped my ST on the first day that I had it, and therefore have a little battle scar on the right side muffler & tip-over cover.
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Post by: gaz on September 29, 2013, 10:55:09 AM
It sounds like everything is coming along nicely (even got the first drop out of the way) keep it up and enjoy :thumbsup
Don't feel too bad Teela. I dropped my ST on the first day that I had it, and therefore have a little battle scar on the right side muffler & tip-over cover.
Well Done :hatwave and just loving the Bikie Chic shirt :fp
Post by: Biggles on September 29, 2013, 01:13:12 PM
Post by: Streak on September 29, 2013, 05:26:43 PM
Today was her first taste of highway and open road (in a small dose) she was very comfortable and confident today, although her U-turns need some work, she tends to ride around in a half moon rather than turn the half circle, but that is practice practice practice....
We found the Campfire Cafe (Google http://goo.gl/maps/5JGp0 (http://goo.gl/maps/5JGp0)) today which does supurb Coffee and bacon and eggs, and with it being family owned made for an excellent experience to go with Teela's beaming smile that she is in control!
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/2013-09-29090810_zps567e9f86.jpg)
Post by: Teela on September 29, 2013, 05:41:38 PM
Thanks for the comments, Graham keeps me well informed with what you are all up to and your very kind words and encouragement.
Its great to be out on the bike on my own again. Now just to get my opens so Graham can lead as i hate it when he picks places and i have no idea on direction.
The drop didnt faze me, it was bound to happen and i knew it would. But he was right i just jumped straight back on the horses back. I like making mistakes as I'm able to pick what I'm doing wrong and I can only improve. I made the fatal mistake of grabbing the front brake coming to a T intersection, My instructor is going to laugh at me and say seeeeeee what have i been telling you. :nahnah
Luckily they are awesome guys down at the wreckers. Hes pushed me out of my comfort zone but not out of my capabilities. Really great guy.
The biker chik shirt is getting its use and fitting better and better with every week :thumbsup
Well look forward to riding with you all sooner or later. Take care :KissBlow
Post by: Marcus on September 29, 2013, 05:43:20 PM
Post by: Pocket STocker on September 29, 2013, 06:23:33 PM
Pockey :wink1
Post by: Streak on November 07, 2013, 10:12:32 AM
From Johnny Appleseed we bought a 1" ball that bolt to the clutch plate, added a short arm and an X-Grip and Ta Da! we have a phone mount, as she like myself uses it as a GPS, Music Player and the like.
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/null_zps8bdfc46f.jpg)
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/null_zpsdf979c4a.jpg)
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/null_zps2df276d8.jpg)
This Weekend after the Toowoomba RTE we are embarking on her first 100km trip, so that is very exciting!
Google Map: http://goo.gl/maps/hSqOl (http://goo.gl/maps/hSqOl)
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/teela_zpse11233dd.jpg)
Post by: Wild Rose on November 07, 2013, 10:19:40 AM
Nice ride around there100km one Dar FarRiide the next :thumbs
Post by: Couch on November 07, 2013, 12:04:09 PM
Post by: Skip on November 08, 2013, 07:14:02 PM
Post by: Streak on November 09, 2013, 06:48:00 PM
Teela is very chuffed when we where having a break in Kingsthorpe
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/2013-11-09113426_zpsed77490e.jpg)
She needs to do more technical work on turning corners at intersections and the like, she keeps looking where she does not want to go, instead of riding through the turn so to speak.
She was little hoppy on gears, but i discovered i had adjusted the clutch when i had taken it off and put it back on :think1 but i am sure it wasn't me
Here is a short video of her riding today, sorry it is a little shaky, i was taken with my iPhone mounted behind my screen.
http://youtu.be/Kzz_dQTKK-8 (http://youtu.be/Kzz_dQTKK-8)
Post by: Couch on November 09, 2013, 07:50:50 PM
Post by: Sicman on November 10, 2013, 05:59:01 PM
Post by: Pocket STocker on November 10, 2013, 08:01:12 PM
Pockey :grin
Post by: Streak on November 11, 2013, 07:14:44 PM
Post by: Shiney on November 11, 2013, 08:10:11 PM
It sounds like you are enjoying the bike :runyay
Hopefully it'll be back on the road soon :thumbsup
Post by: Sabie on November 12, 2013, 11:15:12 AM
Post by: gaz on November 23, 2013, 11:01:15 AM
Post by: STill dreaming on January 24, 2014, 07:17:27 PM
Post by: cravenhaven on January 25, 2014, 12:48:50 PM
Allan
Having gone through that only 2 years ago.
I had a Virago 250.
These are the bees knees for learning. Very easy and light to move about.
I think you can pick them up pretty cheap.
Post by: Sabie on January 25, 2014, 01:20:31 PM
Post by: Streak on January 25, 2014, 02:51:47 PM
Is Teela riding to Ballarat?
No mate, she is flying down a week early to have a few days with her aunt :thumb
Post by: Streak on February 16, 2014, 03:13:26 PM
Teela and i have been getting out doing 80-100km trips with her bike, Today was the first day that I felt comfortable that she able to ride by herself (not that i am going to let her just yet lol)
She is following her corners nicely, traffic does not really bother her (Accept the odd 3 trailer semi, but they bother me to), We have been doing main highway riding mixing in smaller back roads that are in not as good condition, she is really getting to know her bike well too, working on her road postion handling the gusts of wind from trucks and the like.
The one thing we have discovered about the ZZR 250 is lots of vibration, i think it is the way the bike is though.
Here is a shot i took of us in Pittsworth today midway through our little trip today (http://goo.gl/maps/Ntx9f (http://goo.gl/maps/Ntx9f)), i was taking her out to coffee, but the bloody coffee shop i was bragging about was closed!
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/C431A064-AD85-40F7-9DD1-183E54175964_zps68iukaks.jpg)
Post by: sargent on February 16, 2014, 03:18:21 PM
Post by: Sicman on February 16, 2014, 03:38:39 PM
Post by: Brock on February 16, 2014, 03:47:09 PM
Post by: Wild Rose on February 16, 2014, 05:29:47 PM
Post by: ST2UP on February 16, 2014, 06:06:02 PM
Post by: Pocket STocker on February 16, 2014, 06:56:02 PM
Pockey :p
Post by: Biggles on February 16, 2014, 09:11:00 PM
Girl power :hatwave soon it will be FarRides for Teela while Streak stays at home with the kids :nahnah
Pockey :p
Now look what you've started, Streak!!
Post by: Streak on June 27, 2014, 08:34:14 AM
Teela is ready to go and get her license we are just finding the time now to do it, we have been riding quite a bit now and she is more than capable :grin in fact getting frustrated she has to wait for me to go out on the bike now haha :rofl :rofl
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/10486015_612657152164193_22264900279635146_o_zpsfd0941be.jpg)
We have done some Farkling to the ZZR 250
Added a 12V USB plug to the bike
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/10464201_615237341906174_6953139181289745170_n_zps401578ef.jpg)
also put a ram mount Ball on the Handlebars so we can put her phone in the centre so it gets it away from the screen
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/10403533_615237288572846_7985176315325676632_n_zps2f0e2a18.jpg)
Post by: Wild Rose on June 27, 2014, 09:31:11 AM
Great to get the picture of the teddy in the mirror on bottom photo :grin :grin
Post by: Sicman on June 27, 2014, 09:38:27 AM
Post by: Biggles on June 27, 2014, 09:52:25 AM
BTW- who left that Beemer in the shed? Only temporary, I would hope! :-(((
Post by: Streak on June 27, 2014, 10:24:22 AM
Glad to read of the progress. It's been a long time since the last report.
BTW- who left that Beemer in the shed? Only temporary, I would hope! :-(((
yep, we have been flat out, so have forgotten to post reports :grin the Beember is my Brother in Laws fathers bike, am storing it for him until he gets back from Tassie :thumb
Post by: Marcus on June 27, 2014, 10:53:16 AM
Post by: Streak on June 27, 2014, 12:01:46 PM
I seriously wouldn't be riding today if I had to have a co rider on my L's
agreed!
Post by: Nigel on June 27, 2014, 01:12:30 PM
Post by: alans1100 on June 27, 2014, 03:32:00 PM
I seriously wouldn't be riding today if I had to have a co rider on my L's
Same here.
Post by: Biggles on June 27, 2014, 04:49:54 PM
Post by: Streak on December 31, 2014, 05:47:21 PM
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/039_zpse54737ff.jpg)
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/2014-12-31_1740_zps55367cc6.png)
Post by: Wild Rose on December 31, 2014, 07:35:23 PM
And it was a hot day to be out riding :thumb
Post by: Sabie on January 01, 2015, 01:21:30 AM
Post by: Brian on January 01, 2015, 12:37:06 PM
On a totally unrelated topic ..... Happy New Year folks
Post by: Streak on September 26, 2015, 05:55:13 PM
Almost 9 hours of assessment today and Teela passed with flying colours!
Very excited here i am!
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/Mobile%20Uploads/20150926_172614_zps1y3ihb5n.jpg)
Post by: Marcus on September 26, 2015, 05:56:31 PM
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Post by: alans1100 on September 26, 2015, 06:04:42 PM
Certainly a little longer than my 10 minute ride around the block for my test many years ago.
Post by: ST2UP on September 26, 2015, 07:01:42 PM
Post by: Marcus on September 26, 2015, 07:02:50 PM
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Post by: Wild Rose on September 26, 2015, 07:04:32 PM
A while coming but was good to have been part of this
:hatwave :hatwave :clap :clap ++
Post by: Kev Murphy on September 26, 2015, 07:29:22 PM
Post by: Shiney on September 26, 2015, 08:17:14 PM
Post by: ppopeye on September 27, 2015, 12:17:39 PM
Sent from my iPad
Post by: Sicman on September 29, 2015, 12:03:52 AM
Post by: Streak on November 20, 2015, 01:33:19 PM
So we installed GPX clip ons which has raised the bars up 50mm, and has allowed us to add bar end weights to take out some vibration, cables adjusted, we have also added a "Double Bubble" screen from Eagle Screens, bother of which have made a huge difference!
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/ozstoc061/2015-11-20%2010.01.39_zps7hrjf1qp.jpg)
Before (on Bottom) and After (on Top) photos.....
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/ozstoc061/Publication1_zpsif1tmr2r.jpg)
and Teela 's little ZZR 250 is now organised to do some bigger km's on
Big thank you to Alistair & Jess Acworth from AA Motorcycle Repairs, they did a fantastic job, re routing cables making sure i had done everything right and delivering the bike right back to our door.
Post by: Wild Rose on November 20, 2015, 04:49:10 PM
All set for Teela's first solo FarRide :hatwave
Well done :grin
Post by: Shiney on November 21, 2015, 07:13:43 AM