Look above dude

Halo wrote:Look above dude

great minds think alike.................!

Yep overnight at the copacabana

Sounds good I like the idea of staying at dinner plains on the way back.

Guys any problems with bringing a mate who has a 1972 
triumph bonneville along with Andy and me ? I don't think so but I thought I would ask first anyway

That's a genuine Triumph........and a potential K100 owner.

He will be needing one of these.



Just make sure its not left sitting under the bike. That's how a man with a few beers in Ireland is referred to as being 'well oiled'.

Ahh fantastic comment I will show my Irish boss this tomorrow I'm sure he will get a laugh as well . Yes well spotted about the k bit as well

Halo wrote:Guys any problems with bringing a mate who has a 1972 
triumph bonneville along with Andy and me ? I don't think so but I thought I would ask first anyway

Don't see why not, he can hold the bike while I get on.

Cheers Rick thanks at least now I can show him this response as he was abit apprehensive having a triumph at a K100 meet.

We have some that join us and they don't have a K. Far more important to have someone of a like mind whose company we enjoy. The K can always come later. ....

I am around long enough to remember the 1972 Triumphs in production, but it was a struggle to see them alongside the then Honda CB750-4, it was so obvious which was going and which was coming. I had a 73 CB500-4 and the general and not unrealistic expectation at the time was the Hondas would go forever but the Triumph's [and other British makes] build quality was less than perfect even though they were a nicer bike to ride and oozed character.

I never did think though that in the end the K would turn out to the perfect steed.

Hi guys, just thought I'd let you northerners know that Halo, myself and his mate Chris will be staying at Khancoban on Friday (the 13th!).
Most likely at the pub.........if any of you are coming down maybe we could meet there??

cheers!

Lads...At this stage, me, bro Tom and Gaz are planning to overnight at Tallangatta on the Thursday night, and Cooma on Friday night, with a view to arriving at Eden early-ish afternoon on Sat, 14th March. This is by no means set in concrete, but allows us to have a good ride over the mountains on Friday (Jingellic, Tumbarumba, Cabramurra, Cooma) OR Cabramurra, Khancoban, Jindabyne and maybe overnight at Dalgetty instead of Cooma. Still to be determined.

Rickmeister.

Rick, have you blokes made plans for accommodation in Eden yet? If you dont mind I may meet up with you blokes in Cooma on the Friday....only a short ride for me from Dubbo on the Friday.

I am in the throes of making those plans so stay tuned.

For anyone planning on staying in Cooma, the Alpine Hotel is the best, undercover parking and bike friendly.
Have a good trip.

Bob, please come as well...on any bike...even a pushie.

Well Stanley, yesterday I came back from a 700klm round trip to Canowindra on the Suzuki. It wasn't as bad as I thought it might be, in fact was quite fun on the back roads. There's a chance I can get a trip via Cooma, but depends on dog sitters.

Now that's touring.

It would be great...we will baptise your bike with a new name....bimmer.

RT in the days when I was a wannabe BMW owner I rode a CX500 all over the country with lots of days in the 500 to 1000 km range and never felt that I needed a larger capacity bike for touring. Still think the same about engine capacity even though my bikes are larger.

Would love to see you on board the Suzi joining us on some of the rides when we're in your region.

Cheers

Gaz80 wrote:
Would love to see you on board the Suzi joining us on some of the rides when we're in your region.

Cheers

I'm sure I'm one of many who will echo that sentiment. 

Bill

hoping to get .."off project" and get away for this

doesn't seem likely at the moment ...but desperately trying to finish ...and take some time off  .to make this event

Yeh Yeh try hard charlie love to catch up with you as well 

I'm out. 

I have been conned into taking a week off towards the end of April and spending a few days in Turkey.  So finances are tight, as I also have to meet up with the Eccentrics at the end of May.

awww sad to hear dave

but I guess youl make up for it ...over there ... enjoy mate ...we'll have another get together in the not too distant future im sure

yeah cheers halo

a major win was achieved today ...phew !! 

seems we're on the thrash list ... at last   ( this list consists of issues that the main contractor has neglected to do and we have proved that they have held us up so long that they now need to complete these documented items themselves ) ...as we were ready for "that" 3 or 4 months ago ( and notified them of such and new  inclusions to be installed to achieve the goal after a rework design by them half way through )...and variation requests ...have still not arrived as orders ...but the work has been completed ...and signed off

its coming together ....even have sentimental approval by our project coordinator for a week or more off at completion ...or what might be termed as ..we can go no further .

fingers crossed ...but knowing the main contractor it will all fall to sh#t in the last few days

fortunately we have programmed everything that is on site ...tested it and handed it back as ..."let us know " when it is plugged in
should have done that weeks ago ...just out of spite

Construction delays and disruption. Just in my line of work and its a quagmire. I hope it all turns out ok- very distressing for those on the receiving end. Will PM you later.

I'm in, going out to the shed now to fit valve seals so it doesn't leave a smoke trail all the way to Eden.

Oh $hit Waz I was depending on that to find my way.

Waz wrote:I'm in, going out to the shed now to fit valve seals so it doesn't leave a smoke trail all the way to Eden.

Tree huggers over here have us using smokeless fuel. 

Any spare bikes, I may come over for the weekend ridee to den. Just added a K1200LT to the fleet, nice, ex aussie bike, was my mates who came home after 30 years, he traded it on a new Vstrom1000.
Love it and more importantltly Rose my pillion loves it too as does Kathy, rhonda, Fran etc
Anyways the old K100Rt may for the basis of a cheap mates rates ride / guide retirement business ex welly airport NZ if anyone interested. Got a 97 R1100RS boxer too, see how it goes.
I visitedEden and akes entrance a few years ago, very nice.
Rick Barber
mawhera

Waz wrote:I'm in, going out to the shed now to fit valve seals so it doesn't leave a smoke trail all the way to Eden.

Mine smokes but it doesn't inhale!

Bill Clinton reasoning ?

charlie99 wrote:

Bill Clinton reasoning ?

Exactly!

Hi all.

Halo I and his mate Chris are overnighting at the Khancoban pub on Friday Night, and At the Twofold Bay Motor in (across the road from the Great Southern Hotel - handy!!) in Eden on Saturday.

Those going through cooma maybe we can meet you saturday?? Sing out.

looking forward to it.............just have to get the huge nail out of my rear tyre first.........bugger it.

cheers,

Good to hear andyb, it will be great to meet you guys in person. There are at least 4 of us that are staying at the Great Southern Hotel on Saturday night.

Know the feeling with the tyre. This was my effort the last time I went down to Victoria - hoping not to repeat it for a while.


The Hunter kontingent are being led astray out by Rickmeister on Wednesday morning in his first serious trip since major maintenance on an ankle. I better make sure I'm at the rendezvous point early as he'll be mighty keen to get going.

Cheers

Yes!

It's going to be a great ride and a great catchup! yeehaa!

Where are the northerners planning on laying their hats helmets on Firday night?

If it is within 3 hours of Sydaknee I might be able to catch and then head home Saturday morn.

rosskkko

rosskko wrote:Where are the northerners planning on laying their hats helmets on Firday night?

If it is within 3 hours of Sydaknee I might be able to catch and then head home Saturday morn.

rosskkko

Rosskko!!

if you dont get lost this time I reckon you could make Khancoban in three hours..........!

rosskko wrote:Where are the northerners planning on laying their hats helmets on Firday night?

If it is within 3 hours of Sydaknee I might be able to catch and then head home Saturday morn.

rosskkko

Firday night I will be in Eden

Got some new front pads today from BM in ringwood and fitted them really good can't wait to see you all not long now

andyb wrote:

rosskko wrote:Where are the northerners planning on laying their hats helmets on Firday night?

If it is within 3 hours of Sydaknee I might be able to catch and then head home Saturday morn.

rosskkko

Rosskko!!

if you dont get lost this time I reckon you could make Khancoban in three hours..........!

lol  maybe 5 or 6

Rossko do we catch up ?

Wish I could be with you guys. 

However, the grandchildren and meeting the Eccentrics in a fortnight are compensations.

Have a great ride/meet up.

Bill

I'm still recouping pennies and brownie points after an enjoyable Tassie trip. 
wishing all a safe ride , 
the locals are very friendly , and giveaway free fuel when all the servos in town close for dinner.

Rosskko, even though you might be quicker on the 1100, I don't think you are going to be close enough to catch up with our group in 3 hours. . . . . . .  now if you had 6-7 hours ??

Rick and I are wanting to be home on Monday night and haven't discussed which way yet but will keep a possible catch up on the way in mind.

Maybe we'll see you in Eden!

Cheers

Rosskko et al...Our itinerary (me, bro Tom and Gaz80) is as follows, and reasonably well set in concrete, insofar as all accommodation is booked except for Wed night.

Wed, 11th: Depart Hunter Valley, via Bylong Valley Way, Lue, Mudgee, Hargreaves, Hill End, Bathurst and overnight somewhere south of Bathurst.

Thursday, 12th: Wend our way south-ish, probably Temora, Coolamon, Wagga, Albury and thence overnight at the Victoria Hotel at Tallangatta.

Friday, 13th: Murray Valley Hwy, several options to be discussed over lagers at the Vic. I haven't ridden the Cabramurra to Khancoban road yet, and keen to do so, but by no means critical. Have booked digs at Buckley's Crossing pub at Dalgety for Friday night.

Saturday, 14th: Dalgety to Eden, route to be determined over yet more lagers on Thurs night. Arrive Eden early - mid afternoon.

Sun, Mon still to be determined, but leaning towards Batemans Bay, Braidwood, Goulburn, overnight at the Taralga pub or press on to Oberon. Thence Lithgow, Bell Road, Putty Road home.

If the feeling is confident, MAY consider doing a Ghostie, (Gordon) from Moruya up the forestry road to Araluen, Braidwood etc.

Cheers, Rickmeister.

not looking good for this little black duck

work is stressed out an over the top

have a new rear tyre on.. just now ...just in case things change by Wednesday

Reckon I might have to join you lads....

Will I win a prize for the youngest K owner?  

Reckon Ill leave Wednesday and 'national park' it down the coast and arrive Saturday morning or Friday night.

Good on you Floyd! I'm sure a few of us have been waiting to see this beast of yours in the flesh.

See you Saturday.

Cheers

Well folks Me and Marg are in Mudgee having left Stanthorpe about 10am yesterday and camped over night at a little place called Wallabadah (sic) however we wont be making it to Eden as Marg had a fall at some roadworks where there was a soft and sloppy section of sandy crap that they knew it was bad and were doing nothing to guide bikes around it or stopping them and saying please be careful.
I went through first as she was a bit behind me and got the red light.
The only thing that stopped me going down was the trailer prevented the back of the bike going around to meet the front when my front wheel went in.
After I got through I hurried back to one of the council dolts who was standing around and told him that the section was deadly dangerous to bikes and to do something to prevent an accident. He was a complete fuckwitt and could not have given a stuff. I said that my wife was about to come through and he said well tell her to keep on the other side (I presumed other wheel track) and I was talking to her on the intercom and said to use the other wheel track and as she came past all was good then suddenly she found the other side was just as bad and almost got through after some good control then the front dug right in and round came the back and spat her off, the bike fortunately did not land on her and the soft sloppy ground cushioned the fall so only a few bruises.
I immediately started running to help and have pinched a nerve in my back and have a bad dose of pain in my right leg, so I can hardly walk after Marg comes off. Mind she is also very stiff and sore but nothing that wont come good in a few days and has some whopping big bruises.
All in all it has been a shit of a day but we are both OK but unable to get to Eden. Please accept my apologies but circumstance beyond our control.
I know Gaz, Tom and Ulli are coming through this way tomorrow but there is no need to come up to Mudgee for us just go and enjoy we are OK and are making arrangements to get everything done that needs to be done.

Gaz I am sending a PM it should be there soon.

Sorry to hear of your troubles...get well soon.

ouch rick ....commiserations to you both

best wishes  to you and marg for the recovery process

hope things work out ok for you both ....rest and recover mate

I could make a trip south if need be ...but not till the weekend ...for assistance... parts .....if I can help or have them