sydney motard ride [Archive]

gaz

02-11-2008, 07:48 PM

seams to be a few guys on here sydney area how about getting together for day ride ,Ive met a couple allready (GONZO,PRIDI,NICK76) top blokes . so Iam thinking acouple weeks time to give everyone a chance to make it. let the group decide on meeting point and route. if we get a good turn out maybe we could make it monthly or bimonthly ride. PS I WILL BE AT EASTERN CREEK ON THE 14TH ON BLACK KTM DUKE AND A HUSKY SMR450 PITED BEHIND GRANDSTAND COME SAY HI

Gonzo

02-11-2008, 10:18 PM

Yeah Gaz, I'm up for it.
I'll be coming out on the 14th too, not to race though.

Maybe this one Sunday soon? (map linky) (http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&saddr=wisemans+ferry,+nsw&daddr=mangrove+mountain,+nsw+to:bucketty,+nsw+to:s t+albans,+nsw+to:wisemans+ferry,+nsw&hl=en&geocode=&mra=ls&sll=-33.292656,151.101837&sspn=0.462032,0.617981&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.292656,151.090164&spn=0.462032,0.617981&z=11)
145km loop, including 35km of dirt.

infidel

03-11-2008, 07:02 AM

I'm keen. I've been to the St Alban's pub a few times but have never done the section between St Alban's and Bucketty

MrSXV

03-11-2008, 07:16 AM

Yeah i'll be in, as long as there are a few petrol stations along the way..lol

Gonzo

03-11-2008, 09:55 AM

If we fuel up at Wisemans, and then at Kulnurra it makes the biggest gap between fuel stops about 80km.

The dirt section between St Alban's and Bucketty is a pretty smooth road (well, smooth for a dirt road). It's fun, I did it a couple of weeks ago.

MrSXV

03-11-2008, 10:23 AM

I might bring some fuel just in case...

Gonzo

03-11-2008, 10:41 AM

I might bring some fuel just in case...

I can bring a 1L Sigg fuel bottle if you like. I used it a couple of weeks ago. You can see it between the seat and tailbag in this pic:
http://www.craighall.info/gallery/d/25631-1/DSCF7835.JPG

Only 1L, so it isn't much. But it might be enough to get you to the next stop ;)

MrSXV

03-11-2008, 11:56 AM

That would be choice as 80-85km is about max for me, with the pipes on the SXV there is no where to tie anything down...

MarkeeMark

03-11-2008, 12:46 PM

That would be choice as 80-85km is about max for me, with the pipes on the SXV there is no where to tie anything down...

Harley style mate, tie it to the bars or the front guard! :lol: :lol: :lol:

MrSXV

03-11-2008, 01:04 PM

Actually a good idea...

Gonzo

03-11-2008, 01:07 PM

No probs, will bring it along.

MrSXV

03-11-2008, 01:09 PM

Cheers mate, do they let you fill em at the servo?

Gonzo

03-11-2008, 01:49 PM

Cheers mate, do they let you fill em at the servo?

Yeah, it is an approved fuel container. Just like a tiny jerry can really.

infidel

03-11-2008, 03:15 PM

That would be choice as 80-85km is about max for me, with the pipes on the SXV there is no where to tie anything down...

I used to occy strap a couple of MSR bottles onto my SXV, they look exactly the same as the one gonzo has in his photo. They stayed on all the way from Sydney to Phillip Island and back last year. Though i have the silmoto system so there are no tips under the fender. They got used a shitload on that trip.

http://i456.photobucket.com/albums/qq281/Saving4parts/SXVrocketpack.jpg

Fazio

03-11-2008, 03:54 PM

could chuck them in a backpack?

Gonzo

03-11-2008, 03:55 PM

could chuck them in a backpack?

Nah, if I drop the bike and go for a gravel slide - I want to be as far away from the fuel tanks as possible.

MrSXV

03-11-2008, 03:57 PM

Cheers, so you are the rumored one that rode to PI on the SXV ha ha cool

infidel

03-11-2008, 04:22 PM

Yeah, i'm the same dickhead. Did you hear that from Dave?

Fazio

03-11-2008, 04:51 PM

could chuck them in a backpack?

Nah, if I drop the bike and go for a gravel slide - I want to be as far away from the fuel tanks as possible.

ah, very true.. a rack device of some sort is needed. to the drawing board! if there was a product available would you guys buy it?

Gonzo

03-11-2008, 05:05 PM

There are racks available, i'm just tight...

devo

03-11-2008, 05:29 PM

There's a very good looking one that's already built in the US.

Fazio

03-11-2008, 05:45 PM

well im not going to bother designing or building them then, lol

gaz

03-11-2008, 07:08 PM

MrSXV

03-11-2008, 08:10 PM

Yeah, i'm the same dickhead. Did you hear that from Dave?

Lol yeah heard it from Dave....

Gonzo

03-11-2008, 08:49 PM

just spoke to a couple mates who are keen to try gonzos route this sunday ,so if everyone else is able to make it lets make a meeting place and time. bikes that would be going so far xr400sm,ktm duke,sxv550,husky450 smr . sounds like fun group so far.

Should be in for it :D

infidel

03-11-2008, 08:56 PM

MrSXV

04-11-2008, 12:14 PM

Do we have a confirmed date for this one?

Gonzo

04-11-2008, 03:19 PM

Do we have a confirmed date for this one?

just spoke to a couple mates who are keen to try gonzos route this sunday...

Looks like the 9th :P

MrSXV

05-11-2008, 10:15 AM

Ok cool i'll have to miss this one doing the putty loop with a few of the Ducati guys, will have to arrange another ASAP.

infidel

05-11-2008, 06:16 PM

Mr SXV do you have a Ducati as well?

hecko

05-11-2008, 08:33 PM

Mr SXV do you have a Ducati as well?

Yeah he is the king of bling :D

That sounds like a pretty good ride! What time would you guys be looking at leaving and were is the meet point?

gaz

05-11-2008, 09:16 PM

how does 9.30 at bp petrol station on pennant hills rd carlingford sound. (sunday morning) any one else comming???????

Gonzo

05-11-2008, 10:21 PM

how does 9.30 at bp petrol station on pennant hills rd carlingford sound. (sunday morning) any one else comming???????

In 8)

MrSXV

06-11-2008, 09:46 AM

Mr SXV do you have a Ducati as well?

Yep...
Ducati 848
SXV450
ZX6R - 636

As it looks like rain up around the putty, so i might tag along on this one, will post back on Sat arvo.

infidel

06-11-2008, 12:31 PM

I' got a hypermotard and a SXV550, if you do any ducati rides in the future give me a yell. Not for a while though as I broke my hand on Tuesday night :x No riding for a while :cry:

MrSXV

06-11-2008, 01:01 PM

Yeah cool will do, jump on ducatispot.com there is a Australia section all rides and get together are posted up there but i'll let u know on here either way.
Good luck with the hand.

Gonzo

07-11-2008, 10:57 AM

how does 9.30 at bp petrol station on pennant hills rd carlingford sound. (sunday morning) any one else comming???????

Where about is this BP? - I can't see it on Google maps and the BP website says there is no BP in Carlingford?

MrSXV

07-11-2008, 11:37 AM

Its on pennant hills rd the cross street just before is North Rocks rd and its about 50 metres on your left going North.

Gonzo

07-11-2008, 11:42 AM

Awesome. Got it 8)

MrSXV

09-11-2008, 03:05 PM

How was the ride went past some of you at the servo on my 848 heading up to Berowa...

Gonzo

09-11-2008, 04:34 PM

Great day. Will get pics up later.

Fuck I want a Husky

Gonzo

09-11-2008, 04:38 PM

Oh, and someone needs to teach Gaz how to do a burnout :P

And teach me how to do a mono :oops:

Gonzo

09-11-2008, 09:52 PM

Ride report - http://www.vsmr.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=5105&highlight=

Gonzo

10-11-2008, 04:47 PM

St Leonards hey - I am in Crows Nest.

Muzzard

10-11-2008, 05:14 PM

Rob (jamesb_bau) is over on the beach the lucky bugger and will be looking to hook up for a ride soon too.
New pimpin' wheels and DRZ400E coming together real soon.

Cut it out with all the social rides and general hoonin' too you Sydney blokes this is a 'Victorian' forum but no rides lately in Victoria though :oops:
Geez I have to register a bike then :D

jamesb_bau

10-11-2008, 10:04 PM

Shhhhh Muzz, u'll give the game away...

yeh DRZ is getting there, slowly...

i work i crows nest...

Rob

Gonzo

11-11-2008, 08:50 AM

i work i crows nest...

Cool - if you ever see this thing parked down near the ANZAC club, give me a wave ;)

http://www.craighall.info/gallery/d/24182-1/DSCF7060.JPG