hi Guys ,
we better get organised for a local meet in the coming weeks , twb is in the area apparently except the week of the 13th-14th  (next weekend -week )

the banners will be travelling south again in just a months time , to connect up with our southern brothers , handover to occur at the New England ride event  .

martin , do we have any local swap meets on the radar this month ?  I have a feeling that the formally  Gatton swap meet is now held at Laidley , could be on the radar ...maybe 27th - 28th  of October ?

if so ...does this sound like a suitable place for us to get together ?

we could make a bit of a ride event of it , for our northern coast members , with perhaps a meet point at woodford or Dayboro , travelling through somerset , esk , whatever, back to fernvale .... where we could meet others  about 8.30 am , then onto Laidley for an arrive time of 9.30 ish
to be honest the sunday part of the Laidley swap meet  is done and dusted , with most vendors clearing out about lunch time ...but it is a destination worthwhile exploring with likely catering still in place for us to enjoy . well a feed at least  ...giggles

I was just thinking that john ( black brick ) has issues with Saturdays ...yes he's already signed the banner but just thought to mention it . would really love to get the pics from john of the nz bert munroe challenge and banner travels . to pass onto Ed and the forum banner thread
but open to other options like Saturday meet .

options and thoughts please

would be good to see some names added to both of the banners from around the greater Brisbane area

regards
Charlie

I'm free the weekends of 20 & 21 October, also 27 & 28th. I should be back from Mexico by the 19th. It'd be great to meet up with newer members since I departed our land girt by sea six years ago.

Charlie Laidley swap meet is on the 27th and 28th of Oct. However I am heading off on 19th of Oct for approximately 4 weeks of driving holiday. Driving from here down to Vic to visit rellies and mates, then off to Tas for a couple of weeks. Up until my departure I'm available every day except Tuesdays and Fridays.
Regards Martin.

ill try and hook up with you before then martin

but for others ….whats the collective thoughts ?

No worries Charlie, you wouldn't happen to have a spare fuel cap in your stash. I went to fill up the other day and couldn't open the cap. I did the hole drill trick, and when I pulled it apart I found one of the two engagement pins had broken off. I managed to drill it out and glued in a cut down pop rivet shaft. It should do until I find a replacement.
Regards Martin.

got the cap but not much else Martin

I guess your after a new cylinder with the pins at the bottom ?

I do have one , my one and only for the red frame project  ,  not all leaves of the lock are installed ...will send pm




grehame jays list them for about 39

https://kmodelbeamerbits.com.au/bmwk-seriesshop.html#!/K75-K100-K1-K1100-FuelCap-35-LitreTop-Case-Lock-&-Keys-WD2-T3/p/100590894/category=21022152

how about a trip to Dayboro  sunday 14th ,

hope to catch Martin before he departs on his car trip

proposed meet time of about 9.30 am

this is not to say that the Laidley swap meet may not eventuate 

but in the short time frame left this is all I can suggest

martin has suggested a tour through the guild  (not far off ) could also be arranged

rain is forecast but this as we know is sporadic and usually is an afternoon event

Charlie I'm in, where do you want to meet in Dayboro. The normal spot seems to be the bakery.
Regards Martin.

yep the bakery  is the go Martin

any others ???

maybe over mount Mee if the weather holds ?

Yep, that should work.  I know where the bakery is.

good to hear mate

There are quite a few eateries at the North Pine country park where the guild is located.
Regards Martin.

reminder

banner signing event ...Dayboro bakery sunday 14th 9.30 am meet

would love to see some faces

perhaps another chance at Laidley swap meet  on the weekend of the 27th , but nothing confirmed just yet

just an update

particularly crap weather last 2 days

hope it fines overnight , the weather map sorta says it should clear ...but we've seen this before ...when it blows back to where it came from

but in any case will be heading off about 8,ish for Dayboro

will be peed off if its raining …  as gerty will get another blast of road grime  all over the polished bits ...hahaha …

martin has a plan to go to the guild place behind petrie ...not far off from Dayboro … and a few may join in from around the area  for the meet , but may change pending rain still around

fingers crossed that it fines

about to head off into the day of showers all around ...seeing signs of the sun ….between showers


oh well, if you can make it , someone will be there

likely just me and martin again ????

well, wet wet wet for todays adventure ... no direct rains but for 2 short down falls ....mostly road spray on the way there
good chat and coffee at the bakery ....
paul k100 lt martin k75s Koos k75 basic and Gerty
all covered in road spray lol

at leave. held up ...Koos 75 decided to die , no spark ...odd readings at the coils ,full volts at power on , big voltage drop at start , no pulse seen switching the coils on Crank...fuel good etc …

racq carted him home but many showers drenched us whilst playing in the rain ....

banners signed ....not all bad, except for koos issue

rain all the way home ...but good to be out and about ...thanks guys !!!!

Rain what rain?? Although it was humid enough to form large drops which fell occasionally. We had a lovely picnic under the bakeries umbrella. This was followed by a lecture in brick fault finding and how to load and tie down a motorcycle onto the back of a tilt tray. RACQ response time was a blistering 3 hours.
Regards Martin.

the old girl cleans up well after a modest bit of attention   after that good soaking with road grime slathered all over the shiney bits , from last weekends jaunt through the rain








don't forget  meet at Laidley swap meet next weekend on Saturday  27th ...for signing of the banners before they head southwards again  

possibly twb maybe back in the area by then , but sounds like he's having a blast down south of the borders .so don't count on it ...grin

for some of the Brisbane folks southside I will be planning on leaving the Caltex at Goodna about 8.00 am ish  for an arrive time of about 9.00 am ish at Laidley

any way you can . doesn't have to be a k ...see you there

thinking of heading up to rickgs place this weekend , weather has taken a nice clear turn last couple of days

Gerty is looking really well, Charlie.
By the way, did I tell you what colour is in that tin of mine for the project?

I will be rolling into the SE Qld region on or about the 27th of this month and would love to catch up. Prolly hit the New England highway going north but want to traverse Bells Line, the Putty & Thunderbolts again after leaving this area (in Victoria now).

Two Wheels Better wrote:I will be rolling into the SE Qld region on or about the 27th of this month and would love to catch up. Prolly hit the New England highway going north but want to traverse Bells Line, the Putty  & Thunderbolts again after leaving this area (in Victoria now).

hope you get to do the Oxley either up or down from port Macquarie  to Walcha ...still on my to do list ...the going up that is !!

safe travels mate

hope to see you there

Saxon7 wrote:Gerty is looking really well, Charlie.
By the way, did I tell you what colour is in that tin of mine for the project?

no Sean ...not yet ...but may see it in the not too distant future , all being well ..ive booked a few extra days off work for some exploring the new England area before and after the tablelands ride ..

maybe find a cheep shack down that ways …

looking for water maybe a creek  and hills rather than a totally flat landscape

thanks for the comment about the old girl

charlie99 wrote:thinking of heading up to rickgs place this weekend , weather has taken a nice clear turn last couple of days

Should be here all weekend mate just be workin on the new Hot Rod

cool ...good to hear your on a new project  rick

not sure on plans just yet but  perhaps pending clear sunshine Saturday ???

What time on Saturday the 27th do you fellas reckon you'll meet at Laidley Swap? I'm on a much tighter schedule than anticipated due to time spent with family in Clunes. I've had to cut short extended plans for rides and visits in Victoria and will likely be rolling into Queensland via the New England highway on Saturday morning.

from about 9.00 am
likely till after lunch Dazza

What time do you want to leave Brizzy, Charlie?  A mate of mine is coming down from Toowoomba who I hope to catch up with.

charlie99 wrote:

don't forget  meet at Laidley swap meet next weekend on Saturday  27th ...for signing of the banners before they head southwards again  

possibly twb maybe back in the area by then , but sounds like he's having a blast down south of the borders .so don't count on it ...grin

for some of the Brisbane folks southside I will be planning on leaving the Caltex at Goodna about 8.00 am ish  for an arrive time of about 9.00 am ish at Laidley

any way you can . doesn't have to be a k ...see you there

update : Darren aka TWB  is hoping to make the Laidley swap meet Saturday morning , cruising in from Stanthorpe ways , possibly Rickg along as well

Yep, Rick & I will be arriving Laidley before ten AM if the creek don't rise, good lord willin'.

Three K's take a break after escaping the Lockyer Valley's humidity up in the tall trees on the Top of the Range above Toowoomba beyond Highfields.

Looks an awful lot warmer and nicer than what I've got outside my door at the moment.  My riding days are are running out for this year     Enjoy your meet up boys

Out and about with the boys today , this time Laidley swap meet ,





unfortunately rick had left before I got this pic of the collection




met Phil Comber by surprise , with a k75 rt for sale at an incredibly low price , sadly i cant be coersed into purchasing it ....would have made for a great addition to the fleet ....lol ,



 Banners signed before heading south in couple of weeks ,
 good to catch up with Rick g , Darren (TWB) Dave (tackler) and new friend Paul …



took a delightfull detour before heading home , up and down the great dividing range through Murpheys Creek (toowoomba) into the cooler air - Hampton then down to Esk ,where we parted with TWB for another camp out , and home via Ipswitch

along the way

Sorry I missed it, currently tin topping in Vic. Daughter and Son in Law house sitting and awaiting a few parts I've managed to score along the way.
Regards a frozen Martin.

Don't listen to Martin. It's another magnificent weekend of weather down south.
Those Queenslanders look a bit heat stressed. Even TWB is wearing a hat.
That camping reserve looks pretty good Charlie.
Thanks for posting.

Cheers, Dee

Camped in Esk in the end. Its proximity to food & beverage dictated. At 7AM after a sound sleep I was on the road and by a quarter to eight approaching Mt Glorious. Jeez, this place has grown (crowded).

Reckon I'd easily win dual awards of oldest moto and most insect covered, such was the glisten off most of the bikes.

Big Bro wants your cash.

What's a phiehoon? Some form of Aussie bike hooligan?

Dai wrote:What's a phiehoon? Some form of Aussie bike hooligan?

'Phone 13 HOON' to dob your favourite anti-social bikie in.

The H is silent as is the P in swimming.  They ride past each other in opposite directions and throw Phies at each other thus causing a very slippery surface which is dangerous to the local idiots who have no driving abilities.
Ask a silly question

RicK G wrote:The H is silent as is the P in swimming.  They ride past each other in opposite directions and throw Phies at each other thus causing a very slippery surface which is dangerous to the local idiots who have no driving abilities.
Ask a silly question

And here's me thinking all along that Phies are those mathematically magical things that are divisible only by multiple K's in the garage.


I wuz the wun in maths class with me head on the desk, fast asleep in a puddle of me own drool.

RicK G wrote:Ask a silly question

That's exactly what it was supposed to be I'll save you the trouble:

Saturday we went to watch the grand daughter at a cricket clinic. In the Latrobe valley temperature was 14C and windy. We took shelter in the scorers box.
Regards Martin.

  great support martin ….

Heading down to Melbourne from LV this morning it started at 11C warmed up to 12C just before Melbourne. Probably got to about 18C in Melbourne. Crossing to Tas tomorrow didn't book a cabin going as deck cargo.
Regards Martin.

lol ...have fun !!