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Gonzo
09-11-2008, 09:50 PM
Aprilia SVX 550's and Husky 450's - Fark those things have P·O·W·E·R·!

My little XR couldn't keep up. Well it could with the SVX because the rider was a pussy.
And it was fine in the corners because corners aren't about power. Basically, the KTM and Husky pwned me on the straits and that's about it :lol:

Map linky for trip route (http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&saddr=Carlingford+NSW&daddr=Berowra+Waters+Rd+to:wisemans+ferry+to:St+Al bans+to:Settlers+Rd+to:mangrove+mountain+to:-33.223754,151.217194+to:Crows+nest&hl=en&geocode=%3BFfNP__0d4_8BCQ%3B%3B%3BFUs1A_4dPdX_CA%3 B%3B%3B&mra=dpe&mrcr=4&mrsp=6&sz=10&via=4,6&dirflg=h&sll=-33.558562,151.10321&sspn=0.921237,1.235962&ie=UTF8&z=10)

SVX, XR, KTM Duke & Husky waiting for the Berowra ferry.
http://www.craighall.info/gallery/d/25975-1/DSCF7955.JPG

Many fuel stops were had.
http://www.craighall.info/gallery/d/26020-1/DSCF7970.JPG

The SVX peeled off (soft) and we kept powering on.
http://www.craighall.info/gallery/d/26035-1/DSCF7975.JPG

Cheap arsed NSW plates. Note the long range fuel tank - glad I had this as the KTM ran out of fuel 6km from Kulnurra.
http://www.craighall.info/gallery/d/26038-1/DSCF7976.JPG

Got some action shots. Managed not to crash doing it too.
http://www.craighall.info/gallery/d/26053-1/DSCF7984.JPG

http://www.craighall.info/gallery/d/26062-1/DSCF7987.JPG

We did a bit of bike whoring during the day. Loved the KTM power, corner speed on the XR was just as good. Don't talk to me about the straits.
The Husky just had oodles of power and cornered like a fishhook. After 30 minutes thought my arse was unable to continue :oops:
albonator316
09-11-2008, 09:55 PM
great pics :up:
jmcd
10-11-2008, 04:12 AM
Look good !!! Where's all the street hoolaganism and whoolies!! :twisted:
Gonzo
10-11-2008, 07:39 AM
Look good !!! Where's all the street hoolaganism and whoolies!! :twisted:

Us, hooligans? Never...

:angel:

More pics from the day here - http://www.craighall.info/gallery/v/bike/VSMR/
MarkeeMark
10-11-2008, 08:32 AM
Looks like a bunch of headless chooks went riding! Are you guys all crims up north? No head shots?
Gonzo have you ridden the SXV? I think you'll find it would make you into a little kitty cat at first!
Gonzo
10-11-2008, 08:46 AM
The SVX left before we had a chance to bike whore.
hecko
10-11-2008, 09:25 AM
Fuck I am jealous, can't believe I let myself get talked out of going for a ride...
MarkeeMark
10-11-2008, 09:33 AM
No probs Gonzo get a ride of one when you can, you too will be scared!
BTW an SVX is a gay looking Subaru, an Aprilia is known as an SXV!
Gonzo
10-11-2008, 09:46 AM
Arh my bad. SXV.

I might go test ride a new one this week ;)
MarkeeMark
10-11-2008, 10:25 AM
Arh my bad. SXV.

I might go test ride a new one this week ;)

Be careful this might have the tendency to empty your wallet! Good luck. :D
MrSXV
10-11-2008, 10:53 AM
Lucky i didn't go as i to would have run dry on fuel too, need to work on this for the next one..
Nerb
10-11-2008, 10:04 PM
The SVX peeled off (soft) and we kept powering on

Im guessing it was due for an engine rebuild.
Whitey
10-11-2008, 11:05 PM
Nice one Gonzo !

If you regularly find yourself carting extra fuel, check out these...
http://www.nomadtanks.com/
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