RTE Five Flags Hotel Campbells Creek Saturday 14 November 2020

[Williamson]

Latest list of attendees (and bikes):

• Jonathon & Vera (ST)
• Nigel (could be ST, if ... )
• Russell - I'm counting on Russell getting enthused (as per Nigel)
• Michael & Helen (ST, unless it's snowing)
• Kev (ST)
• Garry & Chris (ST, if Chris drives)
• Denis & Diane (ST)
• Marcus (ST)
• Mick (ST)
• Danny (ST)
• Lawrence (ST)
• Neil & Val (ST)
• Moto Guzzi Martin
• Luke (ST)

At 10 confirmed ST's, this might be the biggest group of ST's since Port Sorell.

If Nigel, Rusty and Garry all show on ST's, an even better outcome.

Come on Gordo, where are you?  Who's got his mobile number (not me), to give him a call?

[Kev Murphy]

I intend to leave home around 7am, which allows time for a short break before arriving.

[ruSTynutz]

I'm on track to go....assuming everything works once the mighty ST is back together!
Gave it an oil change earlier today so that's about it as far as maintenance goes...

I'm now in the process of fitting the fairing back in place and working out what bolt/screw/fastener goes where after spreading them all across the floor the other day.

Hopefully I don't have too many bits left over when I finish! 

Oh, I even managed a bit of fishing today...

I dropped one of the side cover bolts and, Murphy's Kev's Law kicked in and sent the bolt bouncing across the driveway and down through the steel grate covering the stormwater drain which is in the middle of our driveway.
Using a torch, I could just make out the bolt laying in the water around 4ft below.
After much swearing I found some fishing line and a magnet and, low and behold, I managed to snare the bolt first attempt!

Maybe my luck is changing...I'd better go buy a tattslotto ticket! 

[Wild Rose]

No good
You have used up all your luck

[Kev Murphy]

Don't blame me Russ... I have proof that I was almost 500km away! 

[Williamson]

... I'm now in the process of fitting the fairing back in place and working out what bolt/screw/fastener goes where after spreading them all across the floor the other day.

Hopefully I don't have too many bits left over when I finish!

Mmmm ... I have the opposite problem, ie. I'm short a few bits and pieces after resassembling the ST and re-fitting the fairings.  A coupla (or more) plastic push rivets have given up after a few times of being removed and replaced.  I currently have a few lengths of black cable ties strategically inserted, tightened and trimmed holding some bits in place - until replacement push rivets arrive.  I've been waiting for a few weeks now, a couple more want matter, but if you bring any leftovers, it'd be helpful.

This is a bit embarassing Russ, so don't tell anyone.

[ruSTynutz]

Your secret is safe with me, Michael, trust me...

Actually, I thought I was gonna be short a few screws myself!

It's okay though, they were sitting on the bench...

Geez, I just might nearly finish tonight, fingers crossed...and LOOK, it's gonna be sunny tomorrow...Test ride coming up, me thinks! 

Oh, nearly forgot, I don't care if you are 500k's away Kev, it's all your fault...

[Kev Murphy]

 

Michael, these plastic push rivets? You have a picture? ... I may have some.

[Nigel]

... I'm now in the process of fitting the fairing back in place and working out what bolt/screw/fastener goes where after spreading them all across the floor the other day.

Hopefully I don't have too many bits left over when I finish!

Mmmm ... I have the opposite problem, ie. I'm short a few bits and pieces after resassembling the ST and re-fitting the fairings.  A coupla (or more) plastic push rivets have given up after a few times of being removed and replaced.  I currently have a few lengths of black cable ties strategically inserted, tightened and trimmed holding some bits in place - until replacement push rivets arrive.  I've been waiting for a few weeks now, a couple more want matter, but if you bring any leftovers, it'd be helpful.

This is a bit embarassing Russ, so don't tell anyone.

I also ran into similar problems on few car repairs. Try your local Auto store, they are available in various sizes.

[ruSTynutz]

A coupla (or more) plastic push rivets have given up after a few times of being removed and replaced.  I currently have a few lengths of black cable ties strategically inserted, tightened and trimmed holding some bits in place - until replacement push rivets arrive.  I've been waiting for a few weeks now, a couple more want matter, but if you bring any leftovers, it'd be helpful.

Which ones are you in need of, Michael?
The chunky ones with a knob or the thin ones with the pin?

[Williamson]

Latest list of attendees (and bikes):

• Jonathon & Vera (ST)
• Nigel (could be ST, if ... )
• Russell (ST)
• Michael & Helen (ST, unless it's snowing)
• Kev (ST)
• Garry & Chris (ST, if Chris drives)
• Denis & Diane (ST)
• Marcus (ST)
• Mick (ST)
• Danny (ST)
• Lawrence (ST)
• Neil & Val (ST)
• Moto Guzzi Martin
• Luke (ST)
• Doug (BMW)

At 12 confirmed ST's, this might will be the biggest group of ST's since Port Sorell.  Can any State challenge that?

[ruSTynutz]

At 12 confirmed ST's, this might will be the biggest group of ST's since Port Sorell.  Can any State challenge that?

We should start up an ST Owners Club!!!! 



Oh, and Michael, just in case you missed it...

A coupla (or more) plastic push rivets have given up after a few times of being removed and replaced.  I currently have a few lengths of black cable ties strategically inserted, tightened and trimmed holding some bits in place - until replacement push rivets arrive.  I've been waiting for a few weeks now, a couple more want matter, but if you bring any leftovers, it'd be helpful.

Which ones are you in need of, Michael?
The chunky ones with a knob or the thin ones with the pin?

[Williamson]

We should start up an ST Owners Club!!!! 

In addition to OzSTOC, there is this (if ya diddn't already know): https://www.st-owners.com/forums/

Oh, and Michael, just in case you missed it...

No, didn't miss it, just didn't want to take any push rivets away from anyone's bike.  I have some on order, and the cable ties will do for now. 

[ruSTynutz]

Cheers Michael, yeah, I'm aware of the other ST club, I was just being a "d*ck", yeah, I know that's hard to believe...

Re the push rivet thingies, I do have a couple of each spare if they'll help you out...

[ppopeye]

Probably be just me. If it was the two of us it would be in the cage.

[Kev Murphy]

Weather looks good.

Portland


Melbourne

[Kev Murphy]

Only a couple of days away now, any extras decided to come to lunch?
(Just in case I need to grab some more strawberry jam)

[Williamson]

Probably be just me. If it was the two of us it would be in the cage.

 

Weather looks good.

Portland


Melbourne

Thanks Kev, but wadabout Campbells Creek, and Ballarat - if you go that way.  At least a coupla reasons to avoid Ballarat, it's always snowing there, and you might get lost - again.

Only a couple of days away now, any extras decided to come to lunch?
(Just in case I need to grab some more strawberry jam)

No extras, just some dropping out, see below.

• Jonathon & Vera (ST)
• Nigel (could be ST, if ... )
• Russell (ST)
• Michael & Helen (ST, unless it's snowing)
• Kev (ST)
• Garry & Chris (ST)
• Denis & Diane (ST)
• Marcus (ST)
• Mick (ST)
• Danny (ST)
• Lawrence (ST)
• Neil & Val (ST)
• Moto Guzzi Martin
• Luke (ST)
• Doug (BMW)

Oh yeah, a jar of strawberry jam for Helen & me, and if there's any leftover, it'd be a shame to return it to Portland.

See ya all Saturdee.

 

[Williamson]

If anyone else is interested, Im planning to meet Martin, Doug & maybe Luke at BP Calder Park (outbound) around 9:30am, have a coffee, a chin wag, and head off around 10:00am. 

... head off at 10:00am ...

Yep.  Just on a 2 hour ride via this route, which should get us to Campbells Creek in time for lunch.
https://goo.gl/maps/UoxL2VTNYK5KVFWZ8

If you're there early, booking is in my name.

[Bodø]

Williamson?

[Marcus]

My better half, Tania, may or may not come, depends on the day

[Kev Murphy]

Ballarat forecast.

[Williamson]

... any extras decided to come to lunch?

Well, seeing as you ask, and I just heard from a mate (Tim) from up Myrtleford way, who is itching for ride, we now have:

• Jonathon & Vera (ST)
• Nigel (could be ST, if ... )
• Russell (ST)
• Michael & Helen (ST) and sans Helen pending the arrival of new grandchild, and Helen now has baby sitting duties
• Kev (ST)
• Garry & Chris (ST)
• Denis & Diane (ST)
• Marcus (ST)
• Mick (ST)
• Danny (ST)
• Lawrence (ST)
• Neil & Val (ST)
• Moto Guzzi Martin
• Luke (ST)
• Doug (BMW)
• Timbo (BMW, Triumph or Yamaha)

[Kev Murphy]

Need another trip to the 'jam factory' tomorrow to pick up 3 extra jars 

[ruSTynutz]

Got any blackberry jam, Kev???