Any Sydney locals interested in the DGR this year. Its a bit of a fun event.
If we can get a few interested I'll register a 'Team K'

Sadly I was registered, having done the event the last two years, but  am unable to ride this year.

Got knocked off the k100 on Saturday afternoon. Little damage to the BMW but my collar bone now has some additional hardware affixed.

Good news is that I should manage to get down to MacMahons Point with a camera this year and will look out for the K Bikes

Hey Michael - sorry to hear that hope you are on the mend - Nigel yes I could be up for it!

when do you plan to do this my brick is about month away from rego might be good first cruise
i just read title propper sep 24 just so happens to be my birthday lol so guess im out k wont be finished then sadly

Hi Nigel,
Yes, count me in please.
Richard.

Michael Sydney wrote:Sadly I was registered, having done the event the last two years, but  am unable to ride this year.

Got knocked off the k100 on Saturday afternoon. Little damage to the BMW but my collar bone now has some additional hardware affixed.

Good news is that I should manage to get down to MacMahons Point with a camera this year and will look out for the K Bikes

Hope you and the K recover soon Michael.

Just tried to register for this - but all Sydney allocations are fully allocated  - obviously I'm not distinguished enough - if it ends at McMahons point might cruise down there on the K and check the other bikes - what time does the ride finish Nige?

Warren , unfortunately Smurfette does not fit into the style categories. But I'd be keen to meet up for Koffee at McMahons Point and take in the DGR as it passes through there. Maybe snap a piccie of any Krew as they round the ferry terminal. Wear dapper in support of the ride .

Yep, I'm not distinguished enough either. Make it a coffee ride to McMahons Point instead?

Holister wrote:Any Sydney locals interested in the DGR this year. Its a bit of a fun event.
If we can get a few interested I'll register a 'Team K'

Registrations have closed for Sydney , but I'm sure we can offer rider support. Can you post up your fundraiser link , and let us know where it is best to catch you , is Mcmahons Point ok .
Somehow Ol' Blue ( fully faired K100LT) snuck through the style guide in the 2015 DGR Newcastle.

Sorry guys. I dropped the ball on this. Just been too busy the last few weeks moving, work, etc.... missed the registration date. Been out of the loop for a bit.
If you're all up for a catch up and coffee on that day we should organise that.
How about we assemble close to the Ferry wharf, Blues Point Reserve at McMahons Point. Same place we met last time. The cafes are bursting in that area on that day. Just a suggestion, but how about after the DGR procession we take a harbour ride to Harry's Cafe De Wheels in Woolloomooloo for a pie then on to South Head and then Bondi for a coffee.
Cheers

Yes that sounds good.

I am not riding still by then but will try to be down at Blues Point.

Am registered for DGR but not on Rossko's bike this year but instead my 1984 K100 RS which is considered a modern motorcycle it seems despite the veteran plates.so See you guys that choose to attend at Sydney Uni ....I will have tophat and tails this year :O)

Hollister would like to catch up with you guys after the ride so time and place please.

KKlompy

Holister wrote:How about we assemble close to the Ferry wharf, Blues Point Reserve at McMahons Point. Same place we met last time. The cafes are bursting in that area on that day. Just a suggestion, but how about after the DGR procession we take a harbour ride to Harry's Cafe De Wheels in Woolloomooloo for a pie then on to South Head and then Bondi for a coffee.
Cheers

Great idea Nige - what time?

I'd imagine 10ish would be ok. DGR is usually over by midday and Blues Point was the turning point last year. They usually have a slightly different route each year so I'll need to confirm if Blues Point Reserve will be the best vantage point.

Klompy wrote:Am registered for DGR but not on Rossko's bike this year but instead my 1984 K100 RS which is considered a modern motorcycle it seems despite the veteran plates.so See you guys that choose to attend at Sydney Uni ....I will have tophat and tails this year :O)

Hollister would like to catch up with you guys after the ride so time and place please.

I guess we can rendezvou at Harry's about 12ish. Stay in touch on the day Klompy. Unfortunately I won't be joining you this year mate.
Pull over at Blues Point Reserve for some photos. Cheers

Shame to hear you missed the rego Nigel .

Klompy , what time do the Gentlemens and their ladies leave the Sydney Uni?

So it looks like 10am at Blues Point / McMahons Point ferry terminal . 
then on to Harrys Cafe in Woolloomooloo at 12noon ( midday for others) 

Might still bring me Dapper cap along for the fun .

According to my daughter who has DGR connections, the Northern loop around North Sydney and back over the Bridge will be the same as last year.... so Blues Point will be a good vantage point and a nice spot for us to gather. 
10.00 to 10.30 should be ok to catch the procession.

Ed, are you coming down?

I believe it's get together time at the university at about 830-900 and then leave at 1030 but from memory the k fan was turning pretty early in the piece with the slow traffic and huge turnout. Let's see how it goes this year but I certainly will not be going to The government house as you get locked in with the thousands of bikes. So Harry's at 12 and if I see some k's with kameras I will try to smile broadly 😄

sure will Nige.  Not sure that they will let Smurfette through the gates at the Uni. So I might point myself to Kirribilli for a morning view of the Grand Opree House. 
Then shoot across to Blues Point by 10.00. See you there.

Ok I'll meet you at Blues Point at 10.

BWill catch up to you all if not blues point at Harry's xxx

DGR sydney have confirmed this year's ride route and will again travel down Blues Point Road from Lavender Bay, turn around the traffic island near the ferry wharf, then continue back up BP Road to North Sydney.

I hope to be at the turn point to see the participants (they leave Sydney Uni at 10;00 am) and will look out for Bricks. Sadly I am still not riding.

See you guys there!

Blues point road milsons point at 10 as they are way too young 😞 Our k bikes of course   Cya there guys.

Will be there at 10.00 

Found this little clip of the DGR crew visiting Mr Klompys residence at the RAAF Richmond

I'd brave the crazy traffic and drivers in Sydney if I wasn't on in-law duty at Port Macquarie this weekend. 

Sorry I can't be there, and have a great meet-up.

Bill

Want me to pick you up my rear seat is huge not bragging just observant 😂. Will send pictures

I'll turn up at Blues Point around 10am. Looks like it will be good weather. See you all there.
Klompy, how about you pull in for a group photo.... or maybe we do that at Harry's??
Cheers

Yep will be there at blue point prior to 10 which K would you prefer K100RS or K1100LT both are going well at the moment

Klompy, which ever bike you've registered for the ride. Looking forward to seeing you on the bike in 'Tails'

sorry cant make this one down there  ...but attending dgr in Brisbane tomorrow

good cause
ride well--- have fun !

Sorry, won't be there today,

just back from the Brisbane version of the DGR

great day out , and just swarms of bikes ...so far, they have raised a bit over $85,000  for the cause from the locals 
just splendid

https://youtu.be/x9j8sPMEAr8

Well done Charlie , hope you had as much fun as we did today . sorry to miss you today Richard , plenty of antics happening on the harbour . 
Unfortunately not one Koffee was shared amongst the Krew , I'm sure next time we can . 
Many bikes , bits and bobs to be seen down on the harbour today .
getting pics was not easy as our little spread of K's was a bit of a distraction for riders .


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyMeKzNvLlk

the first of the K bikes to arrive .


Tyler Jay and his lovely partner , happy to oblige with a photo opportunity , even allowing Mr Klompy to get in close . 
Being the Gentleman I am ... I refrained , for safety reasons .
It was great to catch up with fellow gentlefolk , Warren C , Mr Klompy , Nigel and Michael . Thanks Gents .



well not many adhered to the signage .


very friendly these Gentle ladies of the DGR.







Nigel and Michael getting up close and personal to share their support for the event . 
This K was entered in last years event , however has since received a new owner . 


some adjustments needed in order to maintain one's Gentlemanly Dapper.
I was caught out when climbing aboard , the foot pegs were miles further back than any K bike I've sat on before.
this one holds a very nice note .





Michael , although still in recovery mode from his recent off, managed to keep the camera focused on events.



Mr Klompy ... looking as Dapper as possible. That pole hadn't moved all moving.


the forum gathered much appreciation from attendees . One of the many K bikes on route with the DGR Sydney 2017.


There were plenty of smiles on the day , many enjoying the harbour and its surrounds. 






the cogs are ticking over .....  
SR500 , one of the more saught after bikes in the cafe scene.


and yet more K's


our quiet photo shoot for K bikes soon became a lock down zone . 


Mr Klompy and Warren C kontemplating their attire for next years ride.
Kit or kilt ? 


Well thats another very successful DGR for the Krew . Tally Ho...

Fantastic to meet up with you guys at Blues Point today.
I took hundreds of photos but below a selection of K Bike ones.

Nice selection of photos, and some familiar faces. 

Thanks, Michael. 

Bill

Great photos Michael and Ed.

great pics guys

looks a great day to be out and about ...

Michael Sydney wrote:Sadly I was registered, having done the event the last two years, but  am unable to ride this year.

Got knocked off the k100 on Saturday afternoon. Little damage to the BMW but my collar bone now has some additional hardware affixed.

Good news is that I should manage to get down to MacMahons Point with a camera this year and will look out for the K Bikes

Thanks to Nigel for the invite to this years DGR, the krew put on an excellent display for the event , providing some amusement for the avid crowd. 
Michael , you did remarkably well to support the event with your camera skills . Lets see what next year brings .

DGR Sydney overlooking the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge

great to catch up  - some great pics and interesting bikes...

Nice to see the forum banner at this event.
I managed to register with the Atlantic Vintage Motorcycle Society and rode in Halifax. I had the only BMW bike but it was some interesting British and Japanese oldies (Not ladies, but bikes ).

Whole host of great pics from Halifax and Sydney. 

Great to see the krew out having fun with some iconic backgrounds, classy outfits, some lovely bikes and lovelier ladies.
I've never been a fan of the cafe racer, but am forced to admit, in certain settings...some do look gorgeous!

Thanks for sharing.

Born Again Eccentric wrote:Whole host of great pics from Halifax and Sydney.
I've never been a fan of the cafe racer, but am forced to admit, in certain settings...some do look gorgeous!

I feel exactly the same. Lately I see a lot of nice cafe racers.

Yeah I must admit they do grow on you................................. like a wart

charlie99 wrote:just back from the Brisbane version of the DGR

great day out , and just swarms of bikes ...so far, they have raised a bit over $85,000  for the cause from the locals 
just splendid

https://youtu.be/x9j8sPMEAr8

Charlie and GERTY @ 3:12 in the Brisbane DGR

Michael Sydney wrote:

Michael , hope you don't mind .

"Michael , hope you don't mind ."


Not at all! Anyone is welcome to the full size jpg files if they want them