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OzSTOC Events National & Local => QUEENSLAND => Topic started by: Skip on February 22, 2012, 05:52:29 PM
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Need to gauge a response to an RTE on the 24th March. Was planning a very easy ride west of Brissy but have since realised it is the state election day. My plan is to ride to Grantham for our coffee break and then a short 'jaunt' up to Picnic Point in Toowoomba for a brief 'viewing' and then out of Toowoomba north and head down to Murphy's Creek Tavern for lunch. My reason for this ride is to lend a hand to these two communities that were so devastated by the floods last year. The media 'spot light' has long faded on the plight of businesses out this way. This ride is more about lending a hand and and easy ride for both north and south side residents and hopefully some time to meet new faces and their STeads. Shouldn't be much more than an hour between stops, depending on where you live, so an excellent opportunity to bring along a pillion if they are new at that side of things. I would also like to open it up to non-ST riding friends.
Can I get some idea of who would be interested.
Cheers.
Skip.
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:wht11 py
Sounds good to me
:runyay :runyay :runyay another rte or what ever
Tipsy
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I'm free that day at this stage, and if I can keep it that way I'd like to tag along.
Anyone else? Pretty quiet reception so far...
Yers aren't all off playing golf that day, are you?!! :crazy
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I think Diesel is figuring out what time to start and meet up :think1 (I know I should not have said this but hope is is over the NH incident :whistle )
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He still hears the3 occasional allusion to his fuelling fooling, so he can expect the odd mention of his time dyslexia.
Sadly, I know he beats himself up over the latter more than we ever could.
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I am looking good for attending :)
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I am looking good for attending :)
Don't give me that! You don't go on STOC rides, only FarRides. |-i
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is looking around for a big stick....wait i dont need a big stick, i have a BROCK!
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is looking around for a big stick....wait i dont need a big stick, i have a BROCK!
And what a big bROCK he is! :butt
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I heard that......
:spank :spank :spank :spank
Biggles will face a 2 hour lockout beginning 0100AM EST and finishing 0300AM WST
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Oh no. Please!!! ANYTHING but the dreaded lockout while I'm asleep!!!!
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Sounds like a nice ride, as well as a great idea Skip :thumb
Marissa and I should be there, all going well.
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Count me in (at this stage, will confirm closer to the date)
Cheers
Whizz
:thumbs
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Sorry I'll miss this one - i'll be working. :dred11
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Diesel is IN at this stage - great idea Skip - I should have my new watch by then.... :p
I think Diesel is figuring out what time to start and meet up :think1 (I know I should not have said this but hope is is over the NH incident :whistle )
I'm watching you Mr Nagle :well
Might have to 'release the Brock' on to you as well :rofl :rofl :rofl
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Might have to 'release the Brock' on to you as well :rofl :rofl :rofl
Nope, thats a fair shot.... :crackup :crackup :crackup
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if im not working il be there
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Skip, any idea of the proposed route yet?
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Firstly, would a week earlier suit better, away from the election day. As with most of our rides we would be on the road before the polling booths open, so that would mean ensuring we were back earlier enough for everyone to get to their voting position before 6pm.
The ride plan is simple, perhaps too boring for some but keep in mind the objective for this ride.
The plan is to meet at the Goodna Macca's carpark 8.30 for a 9.00 departure. An easy assembly point for both north and southsiders. I'm looking at just cruising up the Warrego Highway to Gatton and onto Grantham by 10.00ish. Spend an hour there, coffee, a chat, and refuel just for the sake of putting some cash through the servo as well. Depart by 11 and on up the range to Picnic Point for a brief stop to show the new arrivals to this state, the magnificent view back toward Brisbane. Depart 11.30 and head north through Toowoomba to Mt Kynoch and then head down to Murphy's Creek arriving 12.00ish. We then can spend a couple of hours, if necessary, to meet the new faces and have a bit more time to check out some of the more 'schmancy' ST's, mine NOT being one of those. Once again, upon departure, people can decide how they want to reach home. However, for most, I imagine a jaunt back down the Warrego will be the most convenient.
For those that have already replied, would the 18th suit better? I realise dates never suit everyone but it maybe better to steer clear of the 24th if there are enough to make a 'posse' on the 18th. What do ya all think?
Also a reminder, feel free to invite your non-ST-riding friends along.
Sorry I haven't done the fancy map thing. Truth is, I don't know how. Anyway, you will admit, you don't need it on this one.
Cheers.
Skip.
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The week earlier sounds like a good plan to me...I'm in!
Cheers
Whizz
:13Candy
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:wht11
When ever or what ever day it is on will suit me,
Tipsy
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17th is also OK with me. Might throw Diesel though! :rofl
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All good for the 17th here. C U then
Diesel
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Hey Skip, This is the first time I've tried this but attached is a .kml file which, as long as you have Google Earth on your machine (not Google maps in your browser), should open with the route for the RTE on it. You'll probably have to zoom into it but it works on mine so hopefully it should work on others machines.
Let me know if it worked OK, please
Cheers
Whizz
:13Candy
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...and this one seems to work if you open in in Google Maps.
Cheers
http://g.co/maps/hfwpv (http://g.co/maps/hfwpv)
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...and this one seems to work if you open in in Google Maps.
Cheers
[url]http://g.co/maps/hfwpv[/url] ([url]http://g.co/maps/hfwpv[/url])
Leave the highway and go through Rosewood, Grandchester and Laidley to get to Gatton and you'll have a much more enjoyable ride. Beautiful country, quiet roads, pretty little towns.
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Hi Biggles, I already suggested this to Skip...no response yet. I live in the area and you're right the country roads are a much 'nicer' ride. The highway is fast and BORING! OK for getting home after the ride 8)
Cheers
Whizz
:13Candy
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:wht11
I agree more country roads
Tipsy
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This is the proposed new route.
http://g.co/maps/w9yht (http://g.co/maps/w9yht)
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:wht11
K
Tipsy
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Hi Biggles, I already suggested this to Skip...no response yet. I live in the area and you're right the country roads are a much 'nicer' ride. The highway is fast and BORING! OK for getting home after the ride 8)
Cheers
Whizz
:13Candy
We'll shanghai him on the day! :beer
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All going well I will be there, I am getting the rear shock rebuilt on my bike, it should be back and good to go :)
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O.K. Saturday the 17th of March it is. That will take the pressure off. And yeah Whizz, the 2nd one worked for me.
Hey Gerd, Royce, Barry & Marissa, hopefully you'll be able to make the 17th.
Diesel, Trevor, Biggles and anyone else from the north side joining in, I'll be at the BP Burpengary southbound at 7, ready for a 7.15 departure. So anyone wanting to join in along the Gateway Motorway as per last outing, just be on the exits in plenty of time ready to follow on behind as we pass. And Tipsy, we swing off onto the Logan Motorway at some stage. If in doubt, just head to Maccas at Goodna. Hopefully the exit is obvious as I haven't been that way for a while and with all that road works going on????
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Hey Streak, so you're doing the ride in reverse are you, Toowoomba to Goodna, then back to Toowoomba??? Cool :thumbs
Cheers
Whizz
:13Candy
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Early start Streak !!!
All please note Whizz' change to the route. I'm more than happy to stay off the highways but wasn't sure whether gravel was involved on other routes. Always glad to take suggestions from people with local knowledge. We will still stay with the 8.30 gathering at Maccas carpark, Goodna.
Thanks for the input Whizz and looking forward to meeting you.
Cheers.
Skip.
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OK mods (or someone useful)- how about changing the name of this thread to
SE Qld 17th March
just so no-one who pops in misses out by not reading the whole saga to its exciting end.
:popcorn
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Couldnt find anyone useful Biggles, so I did it.
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No I didnt???
More research needed
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Couldnt find anyone useful Biggles, so I did it.
:thumbs :thumbs
Yers. That's pretty right. The half-arsed fix only changed the title of my post at the top of this page.
Or is that a Sandy leg-pull?
:p
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Geeze, pick on a guy while he is trying to eat a Thai red curry why dont you..... :well :well
Its fixed now..
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Geeze, pick on a guy while he is trying to eat a Thai red curry :eat why dont you..... :well :well
Its fixed now..
Next thing you'll be wanting to start a record for multi-tasking.
Anyhoo, thanks for fixing up that glaring problem in the Forum.
:CB--
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Geeze, pick on a guy while he is trying to eat a Thai red curry why dont you..... :well :well
Its fixed now..
Geez Brock - you should try going to Thailand or something... :popcorn
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Good idea Diesel, why didnt I think of that... :hijacked
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Re; Changing the post title.
I shouldn't be allowed to handle one of these pewter things. I have no idea.
And hoh. It's that what we pay you administration type guys to do. Fix our mistakes. Ouch.
Thanks Brock.
Cheers.
Skip.
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Re; Changing the post title.
I shouldn't be allowed to handle one of these pewter things. I have no idea.
And hoh. It's that what we pay you administration type guys to do. Fix our mistakes. Ouch.
Thanks Brock.
Cheers.
Skip.
Not your problem, Skip- you can't do it anyway- it's Secret Squirrel Stuff.
Which, as you rightly say, is why we pay huge retainers to "Curry Munchers" (Thai variety) :rofl
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Biggles
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Biggles
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What?
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Lets Keep this thread for what it is for Everyone, Skip is trying to organize an event here and we are taking it right off track.....
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Ahh!!!! The old Innocent act, lucky you are really one of the good guys.
Never mind I forget.
And now back to our regular program "Re: SE Qld 17th March (Was 24th)"
Pipped at the post by the Boss
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Guys,
Sorry for not getting this info up before, but I've been flat on my back in bed with some dreadful throat infection for a week and a half and today is the first time I'm felt even half-way human enough to get on the roads.
Knowing what an unholy cluster-f**k the road works on the Ipswich Motorway have turned the stretch from the Logan Motorway junction through to Ipswich into, I thought I would take a recce (in the cage) to check out the access to the Goodna Macca's. I'm not sure if anyone has actually tried to get to that Maccas in the last month or so but the access isn't anything like it used to be. The turn-off to it now seems to be miles back towards Brisbane, and it you miss that turn off there is absolutely no chance of getting back to it, and it is impossible to get to it from the Ipswich side.
I would strongly suggest that either you guys pick somewhere on the eastern side of the road works to meet up, or wait until after you get through them before you consider stopping.
Also, the Warrego turn off doesn't look anything like it used to, and it to is about 1 or 2 kilometers earlier than it used to be. You need to make sure you are in the left hand lane early because it will sneak up on you really quickly...and GPS is useless until they finish and update the maps. Keep your eyes open!! The road there is now like being in a concrete rat-run, unpleasant but fast, and the majority of the tin-top drivers leave what little brains they usually use in the glove-box for that part of the trip! BE CAREFUL, they are all MAD!!!
Might I suggest that a good meeting place might be the Caltex at Blacksoil. It's only about 15 minutes up the Warrego but it is easy to spot and easy to get into and out of.
I'll meet up with you guys in Blacksoil regardless, it is next to impossible for me to get to Goodna anyway, and we will be turning off the freeway shortly after Blacksoil and onto quieter country roads.
I leave the decisions up to you Skip, after all it's your run, but I really wouldn't recommend trying to getting off the road to Goodna
:eek :hatwave
Cheers
Whizz
:13Candy
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Wow. And I thought this was going to be a lazy jaunt out to the country. I must admit, I haven't been out that way for a long time. As previously stated, I am more than happy to take advise from people with local knowledge. Once again, I'm not sure if there would be anywhere to meet before Maccas as we will be coming out on the Logan Motorway, which I think joins the Ipswich Motorway just prior to that point. Lets make the Caltex at Blacksoil our 'north meets south' meeting point at 8.45 - 9.00am with a ride-out time of 9.15.
Remember, the main reason for this ride was to lend some support to the local businesses at Grantham & Murphy's Creek. SO, leave some room for coffee and something fattening at Grantham AND some room for some fuel in the STeed. I know they will appreciate your support.
Maybe those that are coming, could you re-state your intention to do so, AND, that you understand the new meeting arrangements. Sorry for the stuffing around guys.
Regards.
Skip.
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I'm in. Whenever I've ridden out that way, any group meet-up has been the Caltex or the BP. They're better than Maccas would have been even on a good day, because you don't have to leave the highway to get to them.
As a matter of interest, what fuel is available in Grantham?
And are we riding to Wagga Wagga next month to help out with their economic recovery? (bad joke)
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Hey Biggles. I know for sure that you can get diesel, if you have that model. I'm sure they've got the other varieties as well. Are you planning to jump on the queue on the Gateway again or are you going to make your own way out to Blacksoil.
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Hey Biggles. I know for sure that you can get diesel, if you have that model. I'm sure they've got the other varieties as well. Are you planning to jump on the queue on the Gateway again or are you going to make your own way out to Blacksoil.
Nah, one diesel burner on a ride is enough. :grin I'm happy with Unleaded, but some might crave Premium.
I'll go direct. No point in riding further just so I can pay tolls.
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Come on Biggles. Help Anna out. Make it a complete ride-day for charity.
Pretty sure Premium is on offer at Grantham.
See you at Blacksoil then.
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Come on Biggles. Help Anna out. Make it a complete ride-day for charity.
If riding the toll rode help Anna Blight I'd be going via Cairns if I had to, to avoid it.
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When I was in grantham a few weeks ago I am sure there was premium.
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So where is the meeting point?
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So where is the meeting point?
Ummm. Blacksoil Caltex...
Ya wanna know the time, too?
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Hey Biggles, I'm happy to help Anna out... as in OUT (i.e. History, Gone, etc!)
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Lets make the Caltex at Blacksoil our 'north meets south' meeting point at 8.45 - 9.00am with a ride-out time of 9.15.
Maybe those that are coming, could you re-state your intention to do so, AND, that you understand the new meeting arrangements.
Skip - Diesel is IN - even under these new arrangements. I will meet you at Burpers around 6.45am as we wouldn't want to leave much later than that to make checkpoint. (I'm OK coz I'm on a :13Candy - It's you on the :blu13left that I'm worried about. :crackup
Thanks very much for organising this (and persevering!) :-++ :thumbsup
Cheers, Diesel
PS - now - where to go for a prior ride to lighten my fuel load... :rofl
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What happen to the meet up at Goodna Maccas'
Tipsy
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:wht11 py
What happen to the meet up at Goodna Maccas'
Tipsy
Whizz bought up a few good points about roadworks and the technical difficulties of organising a group to meet at Goodna whilst the works are going on. The change of venue was to make it easier to get the group in and out of.
Cheers, Diesel
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O.K. I will leave home at 7am. Don't want to miss the start this time.
hell might even make it 6.30
Tipsy
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Just for the record...I'm in! See you all at Blacksoil Caltex at 08:45
Cheers
Whizz
:13Candy
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...and as a matter of interest there is a Macca's on the Warrego just to the East of Gatton, just in case you're hungry/thirsty/busting on the way home.
Cheers
Whizz
:13Candy
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WELL
the Godden's are STILL on the "COSTA" Pacific Dawn
BUT
will be home by Sat. 10th,
SO count me in on any of the THREE dates offered,
with a non relevant question,
highway speed, looses power for 4, 6 or 10 seconds
then comes on full power,
have lots of fuel, lots of battery, checked the reading with the multimeter, 12.50 volts
some times, so bad, engine stalls ((scary at 110 K's))
pull over, find neutral, wait say 5 to 15 minutes, and starts up ok, then runs fine for 15, to 20 Klms.
before doing it all over again
all help is accepted and appreciated.
HarieG ausSTie
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any group meet-up has been the Caltex or the BP. They're better than Maccas would have been even on a good day, because you don't have to leave the highway to get to them.
I'm with Bgl's, Blacksoil is a better stop, all ways to breakfast, or Dinner for that matter,
as for support, I believe support starts at home, SO you had ALL beter start using and paying for my PC help and support
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harieg,
If your battery is 12.50 with the engine running above idle, then there is something amis, it should be around 14V (13.8 - 14.2)
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Harieg,
I agree with Brock, if you're only getting 12.5V above idle then your alternator isn't working correctly. From the symptoms you describe it sounds like you're running just on battery with almost no top-up for it, hence the 5-15 minute rest allows the battery to recover a bit and your off again for a while. If the battery voltage drops too low then FI may stop working correctly hence the loss of road power. Maybe worth getting your alternator checked.
Hope this helps, and hop to see you on 17th!.
Cheers
Whizz
:13Candy
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PS - now - where to go for a prior ride to lighten my fuel load... :rofl
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Diesel. Maybe we could just open the throttle a little wider on the way out. Nah. Better not. I may have my son and some other 'fringe dwellers' joining me on the ride. Wouldn't want to set a bad example, or make any more donations to the Anna Bligh fund.
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Harieg, which year ST do you have? Pre 96 had an older style charging system that has its own known issues to look at (I should know as it is the same as my other bike I have had the last 22 years). Ensuring that the battery terminals are clean and tight is the first step, after that a few other tests need to be done. Connections to various parts of the charging system need to be looked at as they get lazy with age (much like a few of us!)
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Sorry Skip,
Can't make the ride on the 17th. Two daughters flying into Brisbane from different sides of the World after extended overseas holidays. Great planning - one lands at 11am and the other at 4pm so we have to while away 5 hours in between! I'd definitely prefer to be riding, but she who must be obeyed would cut my nuts out if I even mentioned the idea. They just don't get it!
Wayne
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Sorry Skip,
Can't make the ride on the 17th. Two daughters flying into Brisbane from different sides of the World after extended overseas holidays. Great planning - one lands at 11am and the other at 4pm so we have to while away 5 hours in between! I'd definitely prefer to be riding, but she who must be obeyed would cut my nuts out if I even mentioned the idea. They just don't get it!
Wayne
What are you, man or mouse? From 11:15 you could whizz out to Murphy's Creek, have a bite to eat and whizz back to the airport by 4:00 with time to spare and no sweat worked up. You're not thinking straight!
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Guys, I just saw a bit on the news that the guy who runs the servo in Grantham is on the verge of closing his doors because of lack of business. This is not good news for him, and is one of the reasons for the ride, but maybe we should think about ensuring that we don't roll into Grantham on fumes...just in case!!
Cheers
Whizz
:13Candy
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Guys, I just saw a bit on the news that the guy who runs the servo in Grantham is on the verge of closing his doors because of lack of business. This is not good news for him, and is one of the reasons for the ride, but maybe we should think about ensuring that we don't roll into Grantham on fumes...just in case!!
Cheers
Whizz
:13Candy
Call and tell him to stay open to fill our bikes, then he'll be able to retire in comfort!
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Decided not to join th happy group - all - you do it talk politics.
But seriously - I'll be out practising for a FarRally which I stupidly agreed to do.
Like one of the kids school car treasure hunts with 1200kms thrown in for the fun off it.
Have to learn to concentrate on more than the road, since they want pictorial proof of how well I got lost and forgot things they wanted.
Enjoy the day.
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So you are part of that FarRally - I am surprised, but then you came out in the number draw so must be a sign? I decided early on that sort of thing was not for me. Name hunting, treasure hunting etc - I go out to ride!
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Guys, I just saw a bit on the news that the guy who runs the servo in Grantham is on the verge of closing his doors because of lack of business. This is not good news for him, and is one of the reasons for the ride, but maybe we should think about ensuring that we don't roll into Grantham on fumes...just in case!!
Cheers
Whizz
:13Candy
That's the thing Whizz. Everybody thinks things are all back to normal. They did all receive help to get their businesses up and running again, but that doesn't pay the ongoing bills. Half the town is gone, literally. I know our little gesture may not help much, but we can be a link in the chain, or a tooth in the pinion in our case, or whatever it is. Anyway, I hope as many as can will join in for that reason. For all who do join in, make sure you have a chat to the locals and let them know that they are not forgotten. If you ever head west on your jaunts, try to support them by buying a cold drink and some fuel.
No vested interest here, just an understanding of how hard they are doing it.
Cheers all.
Skip.
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Here here!!
When the floods came on that day...and the days that followed, me and she-who-must-be-obeyed were living in a suburb of Ipswich prone to flooding. Our house came within a few feet of going under, and we were tapped in the suburb unable to get out for three days. No power, no exit, just watching the waters rising. Truly a scary scary situation for us to be in...but absolutely NOTHING compared to what the people of Grantham and Toowoomba and the other villages down the range went through. Anything I can do to help out, in however small a way, I will do!
Cheers all, look forward to meeting you all on Saturday.
Whizz
:13Candy
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i am in Brendale any northern starters want to meet up, on the way to Blacksoil,
say yes or no, tell me where, and the time that suits you,
at 400 kl s between fuel stops, WHO is going to be running on fumes ???
I'll go the longest way round, through as many toll booths as I can find.
ANNA DOES GET MY VOTE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,
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i am in Brendale any northern starters want to meet up, on the way to Blacksoil,
say yes or no, tell me where, and the time that suits you,
Myself, Skip maybe beatup and Ray are all (i think) starting from Caboolture BP Southbound at 6.45 harieg - we should pass by your vacinity sooner or later - Skip?
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After 400 Ks, should be 2-3 litres left in the tank, thats plenty
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ANNA DOES GET MY VOTE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,
There had to be at least one out there. Looking forward to seeing what her voters look like :) :whistle
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Two, Biggles.
As said Beatup won't be on the ride. This rally stuff is boggling me and going out for a look around.
gonna finish up in the middle of of NSW somewhere on Sat. Could be badly lost.
Will send msgs for food drops.
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6:45 ?
it is only a 1 hour ride from Brendale to Caltex Blacksoil,
come on BGL's, where do we all meet up for the ride to Blacksoil
by my count is SHOULD BE under 190 Klm's Brendale to Grantham
RIGHT ???
so I'll start out with half a tank, so's i can buy a tank full at Grantham
you blokes NEED to check out your fuel consumption on just such a short ride ??
"Biggles" James Bigglesworth He first appeared in the story "The White Fokker", published in the first issue of Popular Flying magazine, in 1932.
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You might be right harieg - 1hr 30mins from Caboolture BP Southbound to Blacksoil - so 7.30am ride out - 9am arrival at Blacksoil - 9.15 ride out to Grantham
66kms from Blacksoil to Grantham.
Maybe only need to leave Caboolture southbound by 7.30am. SKIP??????
As Far as fuel is concerned - I only need to arrive at Blacksoil as my last fuel light starts blinking, as there is usually 70-80 k's worth of travel still in the tank. (This is for my 1300)
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can i invite a mate on a bmw gs650
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can i invite a mate on a bmw gs650
Please do.
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i am at the cab histerical villiage untill 4:15pm TODAY
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LOL bmw mate has to work this weekend LMAO
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You might be right harieg - 1hr 30mins from Caboolture BP Southbound to Blacksoil - so 7.30am ride out - 9am arrival at Blacksoil - 9.15 ride out to Grantham
thats seems overly slow,
my bet it is
1hr 12 mins from MORAFIELD BP Southbound at Buchanan Road to Caltex Blacksoil
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HarieG & Diesel. You are the only ones out this way that have confirmed you are going, apart from Biggles, but he is going to take on all the traffic lights so we'll see him at Blacksoil. I agree with HarieG, see my post #32. I will have my son in tow and maybe a mate on his M109 Boulevard. Diesel, I reckon we get away from the BP by 7.30 so have a sleep in. HarieG, where do you want to join the train? I guess you would join the Gateway M'way at Deagan Deviation coming through Bracken Ridge. You tell us where you can wait for us and we'll pick you up there. The time is about the same, whether we stay on the motorway's or head through Mt Gravatt/Kessels Road. I prefer to keep moving. Any other questions gentlemen?
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Sorry Ray & Bronnie. Are you joining us as well ?
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G Day Skip
I'll sit on the PINE bridge
I can access it from Dohles R. Road
SOUTH bound of course
you lot can flick your passing light as you come around the bend
I TRULY hope you mean WE ARE going via the gateway to Gailes
I HOPE
i am NOT a masochist ? and don't have to prove it
yest. arvo, i left Cab. Hysterical Village at 4:30 pm
took a time reading as i passed the 2 BP's at Morayfield
went over the Pine bridge 12 minutes later
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It's pouring rain. There must be a ride coming up soon... :'(
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LET's keep moving by any means
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Come on Biggles. Forecast "mainly fine, possible shower', singular. I just read it.
HarieG. Yeah we'll stay on the 'big road'. If you pull onto the shoulder just the other side of the bridge that will give us a bit more time to let you know we're coming. We will leave the BP at 7.30 sharp. That means I have to get Diesel to start saddling up at 7.20.
Cheers.
Skip.
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We will leave the BP at 7.30 sharp. That means I have to get Diesel to start saddling up at 7.20.
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Looks like someone is going to get them selves thrown to "THE BROCK!"
If it wasn't so true - there could be trouble over this! :rofl
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>:() Who? Me !
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Looks like someone is going to get them selves thrown to "THE BROCK!"
If it wasn't so true - there could be trouble over this! :rofl
Hey, use your own big stick. Don't try to frighten us with the Ogre. He's way over near Africa (or is it Thailand?)
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WHAT
don't you think i can catch up to a couple of old fogies on STead's,
before the bridge, on the bridge, AFTER the bridge. I'll be there
BGL's
EHH, who cares if it's raining on NOT, man or wimp, "get on ya bike"
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I just heard from an ST1300 rider who'd like to come on Saturday. Gave him the details, so hopefully he can find his way there.
"Forecast "mainly fine, possible shower', singular. I just read it."
And you believed them, Skip!!
"EHH, who cares if it's raining on NOT, man or wimp, "get on ya bike""
WIMP when it comes to going out for a fun ride! I'll ride home in the rain, of course, but I find rain tends to dampen the spirits that are meant to soar. 8)
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looks like denise and i might be there
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Can one buy a coffee in Grantham? If so, that's another way we can boost the local economy.
Besides, it will definitely be "coffee-o'clock" by the time we get there. :eat
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LMAO LOL
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can anyone confirm, that there WILL be fuel at Grantham
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LMAO LOL
the forecast AT THE MOMENT
is for cloudy no showers !!!
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I just called the Marnell Fuel Station in Grantham to make sure that they (a) are open Saturday and (b) have sufficient fuel (both ULP and premium (and even some Diesel for those who might want it :thumbs)). The answers are; They are open until 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays, although they are happy to open up for us if we should be arriving later, and they have all three types of fuel available. They are happy that we are coming out and seem very grateful for the concept of the RTE with a stop with them to refuel.
So we are good to go!!
Cheers all
Whizz
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I just called the Marnell Fuel Station in Grantham to make sure that they (a) are open Saturday and (b) have sufficient fuel (both ULP and premium (and even some Diesel for those who might want it :thumbs)). The answers are; They are open until 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays, although they are happy to open up for us if we should be arriving later, and they have all three types of fuel available. They are happy that we are coming out and seem very grateful for the concept of the RTE with a stop with them to refuel.
So we are good to go!!
Cheers all
Whizz
Great work thanks Champ! :thumb
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I love where Harieg (aged 69) describes Skip (age unknown) and Biggles (aged 62) as "old fogies"!! :hatwave :beer :crackup :rofl
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Can one buy a coffee in Grantham? If so, that's another way we can boost the local economy.
Besides, it will definitely be "coffee-o'clock" by the time we get there. :eat
Biggles. :-((( You're not paying attention !!! It was always going to be coffee at Grantham. The convenient store was washed away but they are operating from a demountable. Seating will be at a premium so a good time to mingle. I suggest when we arrive, some of us grab fuel straight away and others grab a coffee so we're not all waiting in a long queue. They are next door to each other. It will be good to see a good roll up as I know the Take Away and the servo will really appreciate the support.
See you all Saturday. The forecast looks great. Showers clearing tomorrow.
Cheers.
Skip.
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BUT BUT BUT
ny wife is 22 years younger than me
i have twin girls 12 YEARS old
in IT, MY peer group are young men in their 20's
my 2 bikes keep me YOUNG
so i am only as old as the fem i feel
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I TAKE THAT TO INDICATE
the convenience store was washed away in the flood
so they replaced it with a convenient store this time around
probably future proof their convenient store in case there is another flood some day
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Just incase some 'skipped' to the last posts and haven't read the entire manuscript, BIGGLES, we will be doing lunch at Murphy's Creek pub. They only offer a 'light lunch' menu, burgers and the like, but I'm sure no-one will starve.
Once again, thanks for the support guys.
Skip.
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Harieg, So, old enough to know better, but young enough not to care!! My wife is 12 years younger than me, so I know where you're coming from!!
Cheers
Whizz
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I TAKE THAT TO INDICATE
the convenience store was washed away in the flood
so they replaced it with a convenient store this time around
probably future proof their convenient store in case there is another flood some day
Good questions to put to the store owners. When I started with this idea and spoke to Sandi, they weren't sure if they could survive. The township was devastated as you'll see on Saturday. Many people will never return which may threaten the very existence of Grantham although they are trying to basically relocate the town to higher ground.
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I TAKE THAT TO INDICATE
the convenience store was washed away in the flood
so they replaced it with a convenient store this time around
probably future proof their convenient store in case there is another flood some day
Good questions to put to the store owners. When I started with this idea and spoke to Sandi, they weren't sure if they could survive. The township was devastated as you'll see on Saturday. Many people will never return which may threaten the very existence of Grantham although they are trying to basically relocate the town to higher ground.
Lighten up, Skip. He was pulling your leg about your typo "convenient" store.
And as for giving me :spank for not paying attention- I was asking about cawfee for those who hadn't been reading the whole saga as it unfolded. :p
:rofl
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Oh. Whoops. My bad.
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Oh. Whoops. My bad.
It's OK, we're getting over it. :)
But watch out if you don't get the weather right on Saturday. Your ride, your responsibility! 8)
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you lot respond like my 12 year olds
VERY GOOD CALL BGL's
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Sorry Skip, Marissa and I can't make the 17th. I hope everyone has a great time and a safe ride.
Cheers
B & M :) :)
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showering and shaving COMPLETED
ready to kit up
small shower of rain at 4.00 am
are you still coming BGL's
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if your coming on this ride KEV. you better get a wriggle on
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just looked at the BOM, all rain western Qld.
south east Qld. fine, occasional showers, patchy rain this evening
NOW NOW BGL's
that's not enough to stop you
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It was a great peoples absolutely marvellous, Oh and we had fun too .........Some one with a camera will give details Later
But those who reneged check out 9 News tonight I think it will be there.
Tipsy :p
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just looked at the BOM, all rain western Qld.
south east Qld. fine, occasional showers, patchy rain this evening
NOW NOW BGL's
that's not enough to stop you
Like I'd be up at 6:30 to read your cheek! :p
I was there, and I got a bit wet coming home (thanks Skip!)
Details as soon as I develop the photos in the dark room.
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sorry but she only took 347 photos. no wounder the camera went to sleep! post some when i sort them out. great day by the way :thumbs pity about the sprinkles but at least it was on the way home.
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Well the bloody news was a let down,,, Aaaahhhh such is life in television. :cuss :hijacked :fp
Tipsy
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Thanks to all who participated today. I know the businesses really appreciated our support.
Last time I trust the weather forecast though. Yesterday the forecast was fine with a shower. They lied. There were 2 showers. The 2nd hasn't stopped yet. A 5 hour shower ????? That's ridiculous . How was the rain on the big road guys? We northsiders got a real drenching except for the road around Somerset Dam, for which we were very thankful.
Anyways, a big thanks to Whizz and Diesel for the ride diversions. Both were good choices. Thanks guys.
And hey. Finally got myself some wet gear. Its wringing wet in fact.
Cheers Skip.
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Well the bloody news was a let down,,, Aaaahhhh such is life in television. :cuss :hijacked :fp
Tipsy
The regional WIN news may carry the story more fully Tipsy. Peter Collins, the news guy, is from Toowoomba. I actually know him. He married a young lady from my home town, many years ago of course. Streak. Did you happen to watch the WIN news tonight? Tipsy is thinking he may be able to demand a higher appearance fee next time if his interview was aired. I've made 4 appearances on the small screen. It's not all it's cracked up to be. Lol.
Cheers.
Skip.
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Well the bloody news was a let down,,, Aaaahhhh such is life in television. :cuss :hijacked :fp
Tipsy
The regional WIN news may carry the story more fully Tipsy.
Cheers.
Skip.
The Brisbane news had too much on their plate to fit our adventure in- Margaret Whitlam's life and death took about 20% of it, so by the time Goanna Blight had her yarp it was sport and weather time. :||||
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OK- a bit of a ride report as I saw it.
Here's the line-up at Blacksoil. Very keen riders- it's the first time I've seen a ride leave early! Even Diesel was ready!
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/Pixtor/12031702OZSTOCMurphysCreek_web.jpg)
Here we are at Grantham lined up to fuel up. The flag on the bowser is the flood Anniversary flag.
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/Pixtor/12031703OZSTOCMurphysCreek_web.jpg)
Here's the two "men of the moment", Skip the ride originator, and the Channel 9 vid guy from Toowoomba.
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/Pixtor/12031704OZSTOCMurphysCreek_web.jpg)
Diesel found our way up the range so we parked at Picnic Point.
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/Pixtor/12031706OZSTOCMurphysCreek_web.jpg)
This is the result of a Moto Guzzi having its wicked way with a poor harmless ST lady (not harieg, the bike...)
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/Pixtor/12031707OZSTOCMurphysCreek_web.jpg)
Skip led us to Murphy's Creek where we had a good feed and yarn.
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/Pixtor/12031709OZSTOCMurphysCreek_web.jpg)
Because of his laudable efforts, Skip scored two dinners (I hope Denise has that pic among her 347 for us).
The second shower has just stopped here (8:40 pm). Can't complain- we got a great ride out and back before it got really heavy.
So who else needs us to help them out? Hmm. My lawns will need mowing again already, and the hedges are getting out of control. :grin
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A truly great day, despite the rain. The roads were good, even Diesel's goat-track!, and the company was excellent. I had a great time and it was good to meet people for the first time. The big road got a pelting too and I was soon soaked, but pressed on and was dry by the time I got home. The it started raining in earnest and didn't stop till well past dark o'clock.
We must do this again soon!!
Cheers all, great to put names to faces. and many thanks to Skip for coming up with the idea, the locals were wrapped!!
Here's a couple of snaps from Blacksoil.
Cheers
Whizz
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We have had a great response in grantham, I stopped in this morning for some follow up, very nice people, very happy to have us anytime!
I was sorry to miss out on yesterday, I have spent the whole weekend with a display of my business at the Gatton street sprints, so I have been with you in spirit, looks like fantastic roll up, even media coverage! Tipsy The Face of OzSTOC :runyay
Cheers
Streak
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Well, the few pics I got look like the others on here - but here are a couple....
Here is Tipsy's great new 180* view mirror....
(http://i40.tinypic.com/28kn0wk.jpg)
Col tops up his beautiful cruiser...
(http://i39.tinypic.com/2s6vehk.jpg)
Adrian's lovely M109 Boulevarde.....
(http://i44.tinypic.com/f5az4g.jpg)
And, although it was meant to be for charity - Skip 'tricks' the poor Murphy's Creek Tavern out of a free feed to satisfy his own needs......
(http://i44.tinypic.com/dpvmeh.jpg)
Good onya Skip! :eat :eat
And here is Tipsy 'reversing' his wonderfully farkled ST1100P...
ST1100P reversing with reversing lights... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gic52CgiQaE#ws)
A HUUUUGE thanks goes to Skip for organising the day out. We all had a ball, and we all felt like we helped a little some good folks who really appreciated our gesture.
We kind of threaded the needle between showers for the morning, but after lunch, I think we all got belted by classic Queensland rain as heavy as anyone has seen.
This was actually a great thing for me. You see - the last time I rode in such conditions was on one of these...........
(http://i41.tinypic.com/153xvo9.jpg)
When I had to commute 50kms into Brisbane each day in all weather conditions, so I remember inclement conditions only too well...
But when I rode through these rain storms on the ST1300 something amazing happened...
I LOVED it!
The 3 things that made this enjoyable for me were:
- Michelin PR2 (front) and PR3 (rear);
- ST1300 (full faired bike with adjustable windscreen); and
- Blueheeler55's Raincoat Water Repellant on the screen and visor - http://www.safetysolutions.com.au/motorcycle-safety-gear/raincoat-advanced-water-repellent-coating (http://www.safetysolutions.com.au/motorcycle-safety-gear/raincoat-advanced-water-repellent-coating)
I rode back though Esk and could have easily sat on 130 in places (DAHIKT) because grip was phenomenal and vision was excellent. It even took a while for my gloves to soak through as I have the wind deflectors on my mirrors.
After passing though Kilcoy - I saw another very menacing bank of angry black cloud and laughed in its face!
Compared to the old CB - I hardly got wet - and no wet groin :thumbs
Thanks again to all this day's supporters for your support and great company, and a big thanks to Skip for.... you know. :thumb
Cheers, Diesel
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I hope Col was wearing his wet weather gear while he was fuelling up straddling the tank. A bit of water in the groin district is one thing... :eek
Tipsy's reversing horn and lights are unique for a bike. I guess the washing-up rack means he uses the topbox as a sink when he's camping. More uniqueness. :p
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Washing up rack be buggered.... :fp Its a rack from out of a fridge to hold the tent, one needs to test these mods out y'no. :p :p
Tipsy
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I hope Col was wearing his wet weather gear while he was fuelling up straddling the tank. A bit of water in the groin district is one thing... :eek
I'm surprised they ever activated the pump while anyone was still on their bike.
As an anti ride off (theft) measure I was never allowed to activate a pump unless a bike rider got off his bike.
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I hope Col was wearing his wet weather gear while he was fuelling up straddling the tank. A bit of water in the groin district is one thing... :eek
I'm surprised they ever activated the pump while anyone was still on their bike.
As an anti ride off (theft) measure I was never allowed to activate a pump unless a bike rider got off his bike.
Maaaate- there was no way anyone was riding off. We were there with the best will in the world to help. Anyway, there were STONers all over the place to be left with the bill.
The usual excuse given for not allowing you to chemically burn yer gonads is the fire risk. If she spontaneously ignites, you're a cooked chook because you can't get away from the flames as the tank goes up.
And it wouldn't be because of your mobile phone ringing. That's another load of bs! Ask Brock!
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Also - the driveway was such that ANYONE attempting to put their bike on the side stand from that side of the pump would most definitely have been picking her up off the asphalt as the surface dropped away severely. Col asked me to hand him the nozzle as he could not PARK the bike in this instance.
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Diesel is quite correct, I was the first onto that side of the pumps and I almost dropped the ST onto it's side. I pulled it back upright before it ever got to the point at which the side stand touched the ground, but it was really close to going over. What an embarrassment that would have been in front of all the others! I pulled out and joined in the back of the line to go on the high side of the pumps!
Cheers
Whizz
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just like to add my 2 bobs worth, i enjoyed the ride on Sat., thanx skip and to all the faces i was able to put names to, a good 350 Ks round trip, with a qualifiyer i will discuss later,
2 points of interest, the cx650 is by far a better design that the guzzie, the cylinders are off set so as to point forward, clears your knees, has a single engine balancer, so it DOES NOT want to move sideways, when you crack the throttle, there are other plus's, but i wont be pedantic about it, suffice i can buy ANY bike i want, so i hace a CX650 E D, AND an ST1100 P.. and dont forget you lot, the CX is the father of the 1100, honda just couldnt let a good design go away. 2 more cyclinders, 2 balancing shafts, and a GREAT wrap around fairing, honda germany designed it for japan, the specs were a tourer that could go 160 to 170 Klm's for 3 hours, A SUCCESS STORY
now a question, does tipsy have instructions for installing the reversing system, wrong post probally but i also need the two steel roll over bumper mountings, and a brake master cylinder. yes i took the ST for some sideways racing.
the ride home was good, lots of rain, BUT all my rain weather gear kept me dry, warm and snug, including the crutch,
HOWEVER at the major intersection at everton park, my clutch cable decided it had had enough after 30 years, and parted at the cluthch end of the wire and nipple, i then spent 2 hurs in the rain, waititng for the racq, and, i did see biggles, ride through the same intersection at about 3:30 to 3:45 pm
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Now is someone going to come clean and tell the truth about my "2 for 1" meal deal or will I have to spin a yarn ??????
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YOU did order 2 meals
I was sitting beside you, and heard it
no crap here admit it GREEDY
greedy greedy greedy
your son will back up what i say
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seeing no one has read MY post or responded, i suppose i am on my own ???
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seeing no one has read MY post or responded, i suppose i am on my own ???
Are you winging again Harieg I had one of those once but the wheels fell off,,,, :nahnah :nahnah :wink1 :wink1 :wink1
Tipsy
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HOWEVER at the major intersection at everton park, my clutch cable decided it had had enough after 30 years, and parted at the cluthch end of the wire and nipple, i then spent 2 hurs in the rain, waititng for the racq, and, i did see biggles, ride through the same intersection at about 3:30 to 3:45 pm
I sat at the red light there looking at that bike and wondering if there had been a crash and it was waiting for the Cops, but couldn't see any rider. Seemed odd that it was sitting there, apparently undamaged. I'm guessing now you couldn't push it up into the carpark. I would never have expected it to be anyone from our ride being there ahead of me. Did seem quaint to see two of that fairly unusual model in one day.
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come off it Tipsy
all i want is the instructions for the reversing system
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too heavy for an OLD man to push, was out of the way of the traffic, i sat in the bus shelter for just on 2 hours, rainy day so the tow trucks were busy
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i must be getting better as i get older, have never done repairs or maintenance on my vehicles,
just changed out the broken clutch cable
raided another one from my parts bike
installed the replacement, seems ok, will go for a test ride soonish
and advise the out come
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come off it Tipsy
all i want is the instructions for the reversing system
Simple really
Step 1 = buy reversing unit & lights
Step 2 = fit and wire said units
step 3 = reverse gear i.e. turn on unit /place feet on ground/ push backwards...... :p :p :p :p
Tipsy
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Now is someone going to come clean and tell the truth about my "2 for 1" meal deal or will I have to spin a yarn ??????
Okay okay - I'll come clean..... :-X
When they took our lunch orders at Murphy's Creek Pub - the lady wrote down "SB" to mean seafood basket - but the kitchen staff thought she meant "Steak Burger" so all these steakies kept coming to the table with no apparent owner. :eek
Skip obligingly said that he would have the steakie so as not to cause havoc. The gals were so impressed, they bought him out a complimentary 'bit of seafood' as a nice gesture. Trouble is - Skip had just wolfed down the steak burger and found it quite a job to stuff in even more food on top of that! :rofl :eat :eat :eat :eat :eat :eat
But being the good sport and tuff ST Owner that he is - Skip got the job done. - well done mate. :thumb
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...and that's his excuse and he's sticking to it!! :rofl :eat
Whizz
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IT WAS NOT LIKE THAT
i was sitting BESIDE him
HE order 3 meals
but only shared with others 1 meal
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Tipsy
That's NO answer
what reversing lights
what reversing UNIT ????
where do the bits come from
how much
how to fit
BE A BIT more expansive
you know TELL US MORE
this should NOT be a trade secret, to all us ST riders
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Thanks Diesel for rescuing my cred. Cheers mate.
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Tipsy
That's NO answer
what reversing lights
what reversing UNIT ????
where do the bits come from
how much
how to fit
BE A BIT more expansive
you know TELL US MORE
this should NOT be a trade secret, to all us ST riders
ok
where do the bits come from ...where ever they are sold
how much .... what ever that business charges for them
how to fit ... By the use of a drill and drill bit of appropriate size, some bolts and nuts to fit the holes that you drilled, Some wiring/electrical wire fittings and electrical insulation tape .
Connect said fittings to wires and attach one end of each wire to units and the other ends to power and earth in the appropriate place also not to forget to put the on/off switch some where within the two ends of the wire you use as the positive wire. :) ::) not forgetting to place the units where ever you wish to on your machine.
now I am not to sure as what else I could tell you :think1 :think1 apart from the likes Of Supercheap and the like will have all that you need to complete the process :nahnah :nahnah :nahnah :nahnah :rofl :crackup
Tipsy
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LMAO
still no answer,
can any ST member help me with sensible, straight answers to my question on ST reversing.
I know Gold Wings do it, from the starter motor I THINK ?
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I think the reversing unit being referred to is just something to turn some lights on at the back which you turn on while push backwards
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thanx Kev and Saaz,
that's all i wanted to know
its a family site with behavior requirements,
so i had to keep my responses within those limits
THANX to Streak reading my posts
I should have known it was a massive con.
YOU could have said so.
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step 3 = reverse gear i.e. turn on unit /place feet on ground/ push backwards...... :p :p :p :p
Tipsy
I saw that Step 3 and thought it was a pretty good clue as to how it worked. It was the word "push" that gave it away for me. :whistle :popcorn
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yea well
the Gold Wing does it
maybe some one smarter than this lot can come up with an idea
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Well Harieg I just could not help myself... :p You see I was having so much fun, and Laughter is such good medicine and I fear that I have become addicted to it.. :nahnah :nahnah :runyay :rofl
Tipsy
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I think the only reason the Goldwing does it, (and you're right it works off the starter motor, i.e. it's electric and doesn't go very far!!), is that they are simply too heavy for anyone to push!
|-i
Cheers
Whizz
:13Candy
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thanx Whiz
so my question is
can i reverse relay the the starter on an ST with a switch to change polarity,
so the bike will go backwards in second gear for 1 or 1/15 meters
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The task would be extremely difficult, as you would probably also have to isolate the electronics at the same time, they would not like reversed power.
Im not sure how the goldwing reverse works, but I think it engages a reversing cog to turn the gearbox backwards with the starter.
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Brock, you are correct, there is a big lever which has to be engaged to make the thing go backwards. This cuts off everything except the starter motor and even then severely limits the available power to it so as to give no speed. God forbid that the engine starts in the wrong direction!!!!
I think the concept of cobbling together some sort of home-made reversing system which does not include an absolute reliance on mandrauics would be fraught with so many dangers that I wouldn't even want to contemplate it!
Harieg...forget it, it won't happen!
Cheers
Whizz
:13Candy
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not what i wanted to hear
but thanx 2 you both
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:hijacked Found this on a GL1800 site on post for reverse gear.
This for GL1800, the earlier versions use a lever but the process is the same
As to how it operates, once you are in neutral (with the bike running) press the reverse button and after about a second or so the reverse light goes on. Now when you press the starter button the starter motor is engaged with gearing to move the bike in reverse at about 1 mph. There are numerous interlocks and safety circuits to not allow it to go faster or overload the electrical system.
This another desciption of what happens when the reverse button is pushed,
Pushing the REVERSE but sets up a scenario in which your starter motor engages NOT the engine drive train AHEAD of the clutch (in order to turn over and start the engine) but to engage the transmission BEHIND the clutch and to rotate in the opposite of the direction used for starting. This latter configuration drives the gears and the bike backward.
Disengaging the REVERSE switch returns the starter motor's gear engagement and direction of rotation to the normal "starting" configuration.
Back to normality once we can work out what that is........lol
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a good technical answer thanx alans 1100
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Roy, When are we going to see some of the 347 pictures Mrs Roy took on this ride? Surely the camera batteries must be recharged by now?? :thumbs
Cheer
Whizz
:13Candy
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Sorry Skip,
Can't make the ride on the 17th. Two daughters flying into Brisbane from different sides of the World after extended overseas holidays. Great planning - one lands at 11am and the other at 4pm so we have to while away 5 hours in between! I'd definitely prefer to be riding, but she who must be obeyed would cut my nuts out if I even mentioned the idea. They just don't get it!
Wayne
What are you, man or mouse? From 11:15 you could whizz out to Murphy's Creek, have a bite to eat and whizz back to the airport by 4:00 with time to spare and no sweat worked up. You're not thinking straight!
It gets worse - Saturday morning (17th) Daughter A. calls to inform us that she had made a mistake, (due to time difference she says) and her flight arrives at 11am on Sunday not Saturday! So I could have gone for the ride and still been back to meet Daughter B. at 4pm. The real bitch was having to make two trips from the Mountain to Brisbane airport in two days! Women - can't live with them, can't live without them, (though I'm willing to give it a try).http://ozstoc.com/Smileys/default/think1.gif (http://ozstoc.com/Smileys/default/think1.gif)
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Oh Bugger. We had a good ride out but got drenched on the way home Wayne. Better luck with the next ride. I think Diesel has hatched an evil plan for the next ride. May have to become a FarRider to do this one. lol.
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come on Roy get a wriggle on, we want to see them BEFORE the National rally,,
what about ALL the other shutter buggers, lets see yours as well