Pics from the SEQ OzSTOC Ride to Murwillimbah..

[Diesel]

It started as per normal RTEs - Some of us joined up early to head to the meeting/start point...


Eventually, the six of us pulled in to the meeting point where another 9 bikes were waiting! The weather was looking gloomy and ominous!

Here the Reuters are speaking with Royce (royst1100) and Denise. You can see Skip and Carol in the b/g and part of Dave (Shiney)


Left of pic is Biggles, then Ray, Trevor (TJ189), Bronnie and another Trev (TreMarg)


From left: The Reuters (2uprider) talk to Marissa - incidentally, I'd like to personally congratulate Marissa on a great job monstering her new Honda down some quite technical bends and twists. Go Girl! - nicely done - you've certainly earned your stripes. Marissa has only started riding bikes recently and demonstrated a natural ability to enjoy the thrill of riding solo. I guess I wouldn't want to look at the back of Barry's head for too long either!             Congrats again Marissa, it was a pleasure to have you guys there. 
Behind Marissa are Kevin (Skip) with Dave and Carol (Shiney) and further along again are Royce & Denise. Barry and Gerd are the closest to the camera.

A nice little run from here out to brekky at the Spice fo Life Cafe on Mt Tamborine - others may have pics to post of this - and then the great run down through Beechmont, Natural Bridge and Chillingham to lunch.

We picked up a few more at the Brekky joint - making 18 bikes in total. Terrydj came out to say g'day, Martin joined the crew on his gorgeous blue '04 13, and Ron and Joan joined in - Ron is having the Qld Workshop next weekend - there is not much he doesn't know about building things etc. Also - ask him to see his 3 wheeled car he built - powered by an ST1100 motor! See details here: http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=678.msg5375#msg5375

Anyways down the 'Goat Track' where we picked up RobMc at the bottom and headed on to lunch.

Not many pics here folks because of the nature of the winding road, but I can tell you it is one of the most picturesque and enjoyable rides to be found anywhere!





Here, Gerd follows me through Natural Bridge, and TJ is behind him - can't make out the 4th person - looks like an '03 1300 or possibly Biggles on his '07 'Ruby' 1300.

Made a quick smoko stop and (unbeknown to me at the time) when we got going again, RobMc had some battery trouble and couldn't continue on - Drattaroo Rob - tell us about what happened. Anyway Ron and Joan waited for the Towy and then met us later at lunch. A few folks turned off early for prior engagements, and the rest of us carried on.

We arrived at lunch and by this time a beer was looking real good. I think everyone will agree the food was great and the servings HUGE!

Here is the lunch Crew...


Here goes... Bottom left: Beatup, Carol & Dave (Shiney), Kev (Skip), Denise & Royce (royst1100), Joan & Ron (The really really clever dudes), Martin , Trevor (TJ189) obscured, Bill (Biggles), Gerd, Ray & Bronnie, and Wayne (innet57).

Then, all of a sudden - up rocks Tipsy, who missed the pickup point time, but didn't want to miss the ride or lunch, so he made his own way down = that's class Tipsy - onyamate! Tipsy made up the 20th bike of the day!

Now for the BAD news.....

QLD SETS NEW WORLD RECORD!     

Queensland - the original holder of the world record for the number of OzSTOC shirts photographed at an RTE, re-secured their status as the premier state by regaining the title. Here is the World Record winning photograph...



The world record now stands at 9.

Be scared you other states because we had another two earlier in the day and a third that couldn't get delivered on time, and two more form Members who couldn't get there at the last minute!

So 9 is it!

We lined up at a park for this pic...



We ended our run at Brunswick heads after a fantastic ride over the range through Mooball. A final pic of the 11 STs then it was goodbye (TJ189's 1100 is obscured by Gerd's 1100 at the left of shot).

Most of us had a spirited scoot up the Pacific Hwy (the slab) and peeled off as our respective exits loomed. Dave & Carol were heading down to Byron Bay at last report - (tell us more you honeymooners!)

The weather turned fantastic not long after brekky and even hot for the remainder of the day. Storms were never far away though and the storm gods chased us all the way home... we beat them.....



A final look at some of the Qld Chapter of OzSTOC Legends!....



     

Ian (Beatup)                                                                  Wayne (innet57)

   

Martin                                                                            Kevin (Skip)



Gerd



Boy! If he wasn't already called 'Tipsy' he would for sure be called 'Brando' now. You are the true Merve Hughes of OzSTOC mate!

480 kms for the day for me - loved every centimetre!

Everyone seemed to have a ball - I'll let them tell their story.

Thanks to all you guys for making this another great RTE. Your company was fantastic, and the day was AWESOME!

Another one coming in 6 or 7 weeks.

Thanks again, Diesel

[Skip]

Must remember to take a camera next time to take some photos of our fearless administrator, Diesel and his mount.  Seeing as he's on the 'blind end' of all these photo we never get to see any 'action shots' of him. Thanks again mate for organising a great day.
Cheers.
Skip.

[Streak]

Looks a brilliant day! Wish I could have been along, great photos diesel, putting the faces to names is a real plus 

[Rob Mc]

Hi Diesel
Well the ride was great up until the smoko break , bike was running fine (as always) and really looking forward to a great day of riding. After you all took of I turned the key and nothing. I would like to thank Ron and Joan for hanging back to make sure I had phone coverage and I could get some help from the RACQ. As I was told it may take 90 minutes for them to come I insisted they continue their ride. I have to say that while waiting for the RACQ 3 bikes stopped to see if I need help (its a good bunch of people that ride bikes)
I will never complain about the premiums I pay for the RACQ again, the guy turned up (a keen biker himself) identified the problem ( Battery was cactus) checked that it was charging ok and got me going again. Only problem was that he told me to go straight home (do not pass go) as there was no gaurantee the bike would start again when I turned it off. Anyway hopefully I can catch you guys on the next ride. By the way can anyone suggest the best battery for a st1300 .
Rob

[alans1100]

By the way can anyone suggest the best battery for a st1300 .
Rob

You could try Batteries Direct. They have an OEM and a cheaper generic. (probably made by same company)

http://www.batteriesdirect.com.au/shop/product/10643/yuasa-ytz-maintenance-free-vrla.html

http://www.batteriesdirect.com.au/shop/product/4580/ssb-motorcycle-battery.html

[Brian]

Nice write up Diesel as usual , plus great photo's ( next time could you photoshop me in) .Down that way is riddled with great m/cycling roads a lot more then the northside but I am biased haha

[Rob Mc]

Thanks ORSM I will have a look at their site.

[Rob Mc]

OOPs I meant to say thanks Allan 1100

[alans1100]

OOPs I meant to say thanks Allan 1100

Forgot about this one

http://www.exide.com.au/battery-range/motorcycle/maintenance-free/YTX12-BS/?u=

[saaz]

Motobatt get good reviews, and I think they are sold within Australia over ebay.  Otherwise any battery specialist place should have one the right size if you need one now.  Its a pain when a battery just fails like that, but it can happen on any bike.

[tj189]

Thanks for the post up of piccies and report Diesel  ....and thanks for organising a great day out 

[Diesel]

News just in from Mt Tamborine on National TV.....

Mt Tambo got 50mm rain in 41 mins on Sunday - glad we were there Saturday - looks like those ominous clouds had a fair bit of substance to them!     

Wayne (innet57) lives out that way - anything to add mate? Or Joan and Ron?

[Shiney]

As has been said before it was an awesome day, we got to go for a great ride, hang out with great guys and girls and have a good feed  

After everyone parted ways Carrol and myself continued down to Byron Bay. The place was packed with people for what looked like some kind of hippie convention... Damn hippies they were everywhere!

Anyway after some shopping it started to rain so we decided to go, we headed out to Mullumbimby, and rode through a last few twisties back to the Hwy. After that it was an uneventful trip up the slab and back home to the north side.

All in all it was an awesome day, did just over 470 kms, and we were able to enjoy many hrs with great people and great bikes

We look forward to the next RTE  and some more pictures

[Brock]

Point of order.....

The world record now stands at 9.

Were all the persons in the photo signed up members, or were there a ringin or two....   Not suggesting cheating or anything but..

 

[Skip]

Truth is Brock, we had members in attendance that don't have a shirts yet. And further more, I think we had more in shirts at our morning stop but didn't get photographic evidence. Nar nar na nar nar. That didn't come out vindictive did it ?????
Cheers.
Skip. 

[Diesel]

Point of order.....

Were all the persons in the photo signed up members, or were there a ringin or two....   Not suggesting cheating or anything but..

 

       I understand your despair mate as 9 shirts is an AWESOME effort to get to a RTE! And... just as you're going to appreciate our Members' bosses spouses (wearing OzSTOC shirts) in the head count numerous times as you just fall short of regaining the world record for the West, it is written... THEY COUNT!

Also meant to mention this...

Quite a few Members have after market pipes on their STeeds, and in general, I reckon 1100s sound better (OEM) than 1300s - but you should have heard Dave & Carol's (Shiney's) new Mufflers. - Yeah baby!                      - there is a post about them on here.

Cheers, Diesel

[Shiney]

They do sound awesome if I do say so myself 

[Biggles]

Here's another happy rider.  And a reliable witness that everything reported about the record is true (and understated).
Yes, Diesel, that's me behind Trevor on the Candy Apple Red 1300- and it's a 2009 model.

Here's fearless leader at morning coffee:


And here's Marissa explaining to other riders the subtleties of in-line four cylinder Hondas as opposed to the V configuration:


Yet another shot of the final line-up:


410 kays for me, and a top day out.

[Skip]

Hey Beatup. Where are all those 'action' shots? You took your life into your hands getting off the STead on the twisties. Can't wait to see um.
Cheers.
Skip.

[Poppy Dave]

You may have had more, but we're prettier




 

[Turtle]

Enjoy it while it lasts 

[Diesel]

We're pretty safe for a while - you Westies always have to "do your hair" or "manscape a little" rather than show up for OzSTOC RTEs       


C'mon ^^^^^^^^^ that was Gooood!     

[royst1100]

we had a fantastic day meeting new people rideing some great roads
 


some straights

well kinda straight
not bad views


thankyou diesel for an exellent effort and looking forward to the next one
as for denises shirt she was in our introduction, helped me rebuild the ST. also the thread introdusing the ladies shirt posted before the GREAT QLD

[Shiney]

Awesome pics mate thankyou for posting them
Seeing all these pics from the ride is awesome keep em comming  . I believe it was Beatup that shot ahead of the group to get a few good pics of us all going past, looking forward to seeing them too

[Diesel]

Yeah great shots thanks Denise & Royce - not too many pics around the world have 10 or 11 STs cornering in a single shot.  AWESOME!     

Hope to see you all again real soon.

Cheers, Diesel