20th June - NSW group ride - NOW WITH PICS!

[Gonzo]

20th June - NSW group ride

6 weeks to get your bike working.

Planned route.
A few ferry crossings (these are free), 20 km of smooth dirt, some good twisties.
Morning route (http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=berowra,+nsw&daddr=-33.291508,151.2323+to:Wisemans+ferry&hl=en&geocode=FePx_v0dJV4CCSkLllPJrFANazHQ_AJxHp0ETw%3B% 3BFZE4Av4d0MX_CClDw5_UvkENazHU6OfWdRbSYg&mra=dme&mrcr=0,1&mrsp=1&sz=10&dirflg=h&sll=-33.302986,151.331177&sspn=0.282351,1.215363&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.400492,151.33667&spn=0.282035,1.215363&z=10)
Afternoon route (http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Wisemans+ferry,+nsw&daddr=Settlers+Rd+to:River+Rd+to:River+Rd+to:-33.444907,150.887775+to:sackville,+nsw+to:windsor, +nsw&hl=en&geocode=FZE4Av4d0MX_CClDw5_UvkENazHU6OfWdRbSYg%3BF ePSA_4dfLv_CA%3BFYwtAv4dIJH_CA%3BFfYYAv4djFz_CA%3B %3BFSnJAP4dTi_-CCnfcgSqFmYNazEyS1HCmqucpg%3BFZIr__0dyUr9CCm1B4oQZ GINazEl8FksprKrRw&mra=dpe&mrcr=1&mrsp=4&sz=13&via=2,3,4&dirflg=h&sll=-33.43402,150.954037&sspn=0.061313,0.163078&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.497888,150.990601&spn=0.490143,1.304626&z=10)

Longest section between fuel is about 60km. I'll also have a bloke running tail end charlie for the day (probably Nitro, cause he's so slow).

The NSW Supermoto Riders Club offered to cook a BBQ at lunch time for us if we get enough riders coming along.

Meeting point is 9:30am, Berowra Mobile

[Tobey]

20th June - NSW group ride

6 weeks to get your bike working.

Planned route.
A few ferry crossings (these are free), 20 km of smooth dirt, some good twisties.
Morning route (http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=berowra,+nsw&daddr=-33.291508,151.2323+to:Wisemans+ferry&hl=en&geocode=FePx_v0dJV4CCSkLllPJrFANazHQ_AJxHp0ETw%3B% 3BFZE4Av4d0MX_CClDw5_UvkENazHU6OfWdRbSYg&mra=dme&mrcr=0,1&mrsp=1&sz=10&dirflg=h&sll=-33.302986,151.331177&sspn=0.282351,1.215363&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.400492,151.33667&spn=0.282035,1.215363&z=10)
Afternoon route (http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Wisemans+ferry,+nsw&daddr=Settlers+Rd+to:River+Rd+to:River+Rd+to:-33.444907,150.887775+to:sackville,+nsw+to:windsor, +nsw&hl=en&geocode=FZE4Av4d0MX_CClDw5_UvkENazHU6OfWdRbSYg%3BF ePSA_4dfLv_CA%3BFYwtAv4dIJH_CA%3BFfYYAv4djFz_CA%3B %3BFSnJAP4dTi_-CCnfcgSqFmYNazEyS1HCmqucpg%3BFZIr__0dyUr9CCm1B4oQZ GINazEl8FksprKrRw&mra=dpe&mrcr=1&mrsp=4&sz=13&via=2,3,4&dirflg=h&sll=-33.43402,150.954037&sspn=0.061313,0.163078&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.497888,150.990601&spn=0.490143,1.304626&z=10)

Longest section between fuel is about 60km. I'll also have a bloke running tail end charlie for the day (probably Nitro, cause he's so slow).

The NSW Supermoto Riders Club offered to cook a BBQ at lunch time for us if we get enough riders coming along.

I'll sweep if you like, know the roads well.

[nitronaf]

heyyyyy :(
yeh tobey is probably better since i got nfi where im goin

[jamesb_bau]

now this is looking sweet.
Day off, > check
Mrs ok, > will bribe
Bike should be fine > check

So yeah, should be able to attend...
Just don't loose me this time.....
oh, and we need more than 20 bikes to beat our last ride....

Rob

[Superdave]

Ill be in that one too. Im working night shift the night before though, so if you see me doing an awesome wheelie, Ive probably just nodded off!

[Pedro]

I will try to make it. the FS570 needs a good ride. not sure my arse will last tho.

[Fred Gassit]

I'm in.
The 540kit, 41mm bored carb, 1mm O/S valves and un-shrouded head with 8/33 cam should be run in nicely for this blast. Hope to get her back on the road in 2 weeks when the head and Carb gets back from the states.

[Tobey]

I'm in.
The 540kit, 41mm bored carb, 1mm O/S valves and un-shrouded head with 8/33 cam should be run in nicely for this blast. Hope to get her back on the road in 2 weeks when the head and Carb gets back from the states.

Should be a monster.

Good to see the amount of people attending this early on!

[lo-fi]

Im 95% there...
Pending a bit of a refresh/rebuild on the bike.

[Fred Gassit]

Should be a monster.

Good to see the amount of people attending this early on!
Yeah mate:D:D:D I hope so. I just need to learn to ride the bugger now........:shock:

Have you got a new ride yet??

[Tobey]

Yeah mate:D:D:D I hope so. I just need to learn to ride the bugger now........:shock:

Have you got a new ride yet??

Pretty much sorted. Test run on Sunday...

[Fred Gassit]

Pretty much sorted. Test run on Sunday...

What ya getting?

[goin9myway]

I'm in :-) I got a once a month, use as you like it, day leave pass...

Oh how tings change

[Pedro]

out of interest. do these tend to end up full on hacks or just a spirited ride? i.e. Do I wear my track suit? I've given up riding like a twat on the road but if everyone else does I usually can't hold back. lol

[Tobey]

out of interest. do these tend to end up full on hacks or just a spirited ride? i.e. Do I wear my track suit? I've given up riding like a twat on the road but if everyone else does I usually can't hold back. lol

I ride with leathers all the time...

[Bennysm]

Given the public location of where we are riding and posting, we all follow the rules of the roads.

[Gonzo]

How you ride is up to you. What you wear is up to you.

I'll be a bit spirited at times, but on the road I always keep plenty up my sleeve just in case.
And leathers. Because gravel rash hurts.

[MarkeeMark]

Also is should be noted that you ride at your own risk and SupermotoAus.com is not in anyway affiliated with this ride in any way, shape or form. It is just a place for communication about the ride.

[Pedro]

I always ask when attending rides like this for the first time. I stopped doing rides with a lot of groups as they were basically total squids who spent more time showing off on 1 wheel and being dangerous that actually riding. (like the guy I saw on an R1 this morning trying to get his knee down near roseville bridge) If however I'm going out with my mates and I know the pace is good then I'll opt for the 1peice race suit, otherwise its my jacket and draggins.

don't get me wrong, ride how you like but if you take me (or anyone else for that matter) out in the process because you were being a dick then there will be hell to pay. I'm happy with speed and there is a time and a place but if its a stunt show I won't come and I'll see you at the track :D:D

thats it.

[Gonzo]

There'll probably be some guys doing wheelies when we take off. Some guys will go fast, some will go slow.
But once we get moving it's all about riding.

[Stevo]

Pedro has a good point. Reckon we should all use our noggins by riding to the conditions and watching out for each other, the idea is to get together and enjoy a day out on the road - maybe find some good routes we didn't already know of.
Last thing we want is someone spoiling the whole thing by getting too excited.
Anyone wanting to get stuck right in should probably be booking in for ride days or races so you can really let your hair down.

I wanna see a few of these rides go ahead - should be lots of fun.

See you at the BBQ

[Pedro]

right on..

if you want to ride like a tool buy a gixxer and go ride with them to the ice cream shop.:up:

[Vash]

Why ride a supermoto if you don't ride like an idiot? They are even more hooligan than a sports bike IMO.
Not that i ride like one, but i can cruise around just fine. If i had a racey thing like a KTM or Berg, i'd be going insane with the wheelies and sliding.
The DRZ keeps me level with its tall ass gearing so i can barely wheelie the thing.

[Stevo]

So all we need now is a few more starters - I'm driving my van over with the barby for the lunch stop.
What - do I just bring 8 snags and steaks? :confused:
Surely we can do better than 7 riders!!! I see more motards than that on my way to work!!

[Pedro]

I've started noticing lots of tards now. There is a KTM690SMC on the N.beaches I saw the other day, and SXV. lots of DRZ's in North Ryde.

[Vash]

I'm one of those north ryde DRZs :P

[Fred Gassit]

It's leathers for me and no dickhead stunts. (Wheelies are cool though:))I do ride the twisties as fast as I feel comfortable and I do not overtake unless invited. If anyone shows me the wheel into a corner without being invited or without plenty of distance, I'll show them the inside of an ambulance. (I always check my mirrors and pull over for faster/better riders, every time ASAP) I've nearly been killed by a squid that ran me off the road doing his best kamikaze impersonation on the old road once before and I don't want that to happen again.
I'm looking forward to a great safe ride with you blokes.

[Gonzo]

People that ride like douche-bags are quickly sorted out, usually by Darwin.

[Stevo]

I'm impressed that you guys care enough to be thinking about these things, I have seen groups of riders showing off before and thought what a pack of wankers - the impression you leave as a rider in public is the one I get painted with by people who see those actions. We have enough trouble trying to get riding venues today because of public opinion.

Love your work!

[Pedro]

I'm one of those north ryde DRZs :P

cool. if you see a berg 570 going by wave next time. I don't think there is many of me.

[Pedro]

I'm impressed that you guys care enough to be thinking about these things, I have seen groups of riders showing off before and thought what a pack of wankers - the impression you leave as a rider in public is the one I get painted with by people who see those actions. We have enough trouble trying to get riding venues today because of public opinion.

Love your work!

I also like my untainted driving record and 12 points on my licence.

[goin9myway]

Isn't a husaberg fs and an untainted driving record a bit of a contradiction in terms?

[Superdave]

Good news guys, I like a safe trip, one that everyone comes back from. Ill bring a first aid kit just in case. Never know when you might need to re-attatch an indicator with wiggles bandaids! As for the dress of the day, I have no leathers as yet so unless I can rent that sumo suit again, or its some kevlar duds, jacket and MX boots. I have a new road lid too, not MX I know, but I prefer the field of vision. Oh and I cant wheelie to save myself, if fact if you see me doing one, take a photo as Ill immediately follow with a demonstration of how my auxiliary arse brake works. Oh and what happens if its raining? Is it all bets are off?

[Superdave]

Oh and including me its 8 riders. For some reason I cant vote. Maybe its a Honda apartheid thing, we are repressed as a people, or perhaps Im too good looking, I dont know. But its 8 including me and Ill see if my instructor from HART wants to come, he has a new Husky SM of some sort.

[Gonzo]

...Oh and what happens if its raining? Is it all bets are off?

We HTFU and enjoy riding on empty roads!

[Fred Gassit]

Oh and including me its 8 riders. For some reason I cant vote. Maybe its a Honda apartheid thing, we are repressed as a people, or perhaps Im too good looking, I dont know. But its 8 including me and Ill see if my instructor from HART wants to come, he has a new Husky SM of some sort.
You are correct Dave, it is a Honda thing.........you don't count.........:D:D:D

Oh, and don't worry about the Road helmet, about half the SM guys I know a ride with them now, especially if you wear glasses.

I have a spare set of 54's in the shed if you need to borrow some (as long as they fit) They are a bit beaten up but otherwise not too bad.

PM me if you want.

[Fred Gassit]

We HTFU and enjoy riding on empty roads!


I can supply some for those who's cans have run out....

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=31064691&id=1036631931

[Pedro]

We HTFU and enjoy riding on empty roads!

yes. a teaspoon of cement. If its totally pissing it down and super cold tho my motivation might start to fade.

I don't really see how people get busted on bikes in town, you're in town, slow the f*(k down! I've had an SP2, Hypermotard and now the FS. I've riden pretty much every day for 10 years now. I've come off heaps but never been done for speeding (yet)

[Fred Gassit]

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=31064691&id=1036631931

[Vash]

I have 1 point left. but never been done for speeding or hooligan acts.
Its the riding on the emergency lane and splitting through traffic like a pushbike that seems to get me.
God i love lane splitting on a Supermoto.

[Superdave]

I have a spare set of 54's in the shed if you need to borrow some (as long as they fit) They are a bit beaten up but otherwise not too bad.

Thanks for the offer Fred, but Ill be OK with my kevlar space duds. Dont want to throw out my colour matching gear in any way :)
Thinking quite seriously about buying one of those helmet cams now. The only down side is I can film everything round me ........ but not me!

http://www.motodeluxe.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=40_45&products_id=217

[lo-fi]

I'll hopefully be bringing a mate who will be riding another mates DRZ400sm So maybe we are up to 9...

[Pedro]

i maybe able to get another DRZ400 along too

[jase]

how flat is the dirt section? i'm still no closer to getting a tard, but really want to come along on the ride. Ive got a cbr954...

[Tobey]

how flat is the dirt section? i'm still no closer to getting a tard, but really want to come along on the ride. Ive got a cbr954...

Its very easy riding gravel, not dirt. Very compacted... Much like ashphalt in some places.

[Gonzo]

And the last time I rode down that bit of dirt, I had a BMW K1200R, a GSX1400, an R6 and a Buell Firebolt with me.

[jase]

Sold! if im not working, ill definately be there! the ground will break my fall anyway, why worry!

[jamesb_bau]

And the last time I rode down that bit of dirt, I had a BMW K1200R, a GSX1400, an R6 and a Buell Firebolt with me.

and people say you can't multi-task.....

[Superdave]

On the subject of wet weather on the group ride day. I took the XR650 out in the rain for the first time today. It was like sitting on the back of a 120kg tuna that had just been hooked, recently broke up with his girlfriend and found a parking ticket attatched to the fishing line. Granted I am not an experienced wet weather rider and need some more practice and confidence. Not sure how much concrete in a can of HTFU it would take for me, but if its raining on the day I may end up at home wearing a snuggie with a warm milo, watching The Notebook!

[Pedro]

I love riding in the wet. I'll always hit the track in the wet and I even rode today. I'll even ride in the freezing cold (I am a pom!) but what really gets my goat is when its cold and wet! that combination I don't like.

I rode my SP2 down to canberra once, it was -something in Goulburn (or however its spelt) and I was wearing fully vented leathers with a fleece over it. I've never hugged a tank and tucked in so much in my life! was funny when i went past the speed trap at 110kph looking like Rossi doing 300kph! the cop even had a second look..

[Vash]

Riding in the wet is always a mission of uncertainty.
Will i hit some oil this corner? will i lean just alittle too much? whoop, there goes the rear end for abit, whoop there goes the front...
I don't like riding in the wet. But since the DRZ is my only vehicle its gotta be done. I just ride like a nanny since i gotta deal with all those slippery white lines, oil, diesel, cars...

[Gonzo]

The wet bit sucks, but the roads being empty of almost everyone else (including the police) makes up for it.
Just back off the pace a bit and enjoy the odd slide.

[emax]

I should be able to make it.

[carlyon74]

i maybe able to make it, providing bike is on the road...no motard tho z1000

[motardboy]

NO LICENCE!! NO REGO!!!! GRRR

[gaz]

slim chance the duke could make a aperance

[brembo]

The mythical Duke, I almost don't believe it exists!

So all we need now is a few more starters - I'm driving my van over with the barby for the lunch stop.
What - do I just bring 8 snags and steaks? :confused:
Surely we can do better than 7 riders!!! I see more motards than that on my way to work!!

Last thing we need is a giant sausage fest.....

[omarthenugget]

Bike should be put back together well before then so count me in ;-)

[Tobey]

Good to hear Omar, may I also suggest to check out www.nswsmr.com.au

Cheers,
Tobey

[Stevo]

OK so it looks like we have 15 interested parties and only 7 positive voters.

Now we need that thing most guys have trouble with - committment....

Can the following people confirm your attendance by voting yes.

SuperDave
BennySM
Vash (you'll have to behave)
jase
emax
carlyon74
gaz
omarthenugget

How do you guys feel about bringing 10 bucks along so we can have something nice to munch on (food wise) when we get to the lunch stop? I'll make sure you are full before you leave.

It will definately contain meat substances and prob some other decorative stuff and some sauce.

Without going too nuts, let me know if you're allergic to peanuts or something too.

Get on it.

Stevo

[Vash]

Not sure if i lead on that i was going to be a nutter or not :D
But im a pretty sedate rider in groups most of the time. Not a stunter. cant even bloody wheelie :)

Im a maybe.

[lo-fi]

$10 for lunch is cool.
Im starting to worry about fuel, since I got my pipe and remap im lucky to get 65kms on a tank :)

[Tobey]

$10 for lunch is cool.
Im starting to worry about fuel, since I got my pipe and remap im lucky to get 65kms on a tank :)

Mate I'm going to be lucky to get 20kms from my seat :p

[Gonzo]

$10 for lunch is cool.
Im starting to worry about fuel, since I got my pipe and remap im lucky to get 65kms on a tank :)

I'll have a spare liter of fuel with me.

[Superdave]

Ill be there but I am unable to vote "Voters: 11. You may not vote on this poll" I believe its outright anti Hondaism. Apparently if my valves don't need to be dipped in gold every 200 k's I cant vote :) But I will be there and Ill bring $10 for a burnt snag.

[Superdave]

I spoke to soon, my voting rights have just been activated and I am official attendee No.8. Who said whinging doesnt achive anything!

[goin9myway]

Looks like the squeeky wheel gets the oil :up:

[lo-fi]

I'll have a spare liter of fuel with me.

Cool, thanks. Good to have a back-up, Hopefully it should be OK, I think there is another 1-2 litres after the fuel light? But I dont really want to find out the hard way.

[lo-fi]

Mate I'm going to be lucky to get 20kms from my seat :p


Maybe we can add a stop 1/2 way at some sort of errrrmmm "Massage" place that specialises in asses. Wow that sounds really wrong. :eek:

[Tobey]

Gonzo, looking at the map, doesnt look like you have included the dirt section? Unless i'm wrong? I did this ride not long ago and there wasnt any...

EDIT: This is me eating my words... Nom nom nom.

May i suggest the return route from st. albans we come back via webs creek ferry (opposite side of the river).

[Stevo]

Not sure if i read on that i was going to be a nutter or not :D
Im a maybe.

Don't worry Vash, just pullin your chain - hope you can be there on the day.:up:

[Gonzo]

Gonzo, looking at the map, doesnt look like you have included the dirt section? Unless i'm wrong? I did this ride not long ago and there wasnt any...

EDIT: This is me eating my words... Nom nom nom.

May i suggest the return route from st. albans we come back via webs creek ferry (opposite side of the river).

Yeah, c'ept google doesn't know that road goes all the way there yet. So the map can't show it.

[Tobey]

Yeah, c'ept google doesn't know that road goes all the way there yet. So the map can't show it.

Ahh thats right, i've had that issue before on that road.

[Bennysm]

OK so it looks like we have 15 interested parties and only 7 positive voters.

Now we need that thing most guys have trouble with - committment....

Can the following people confirm your attendance by voting yes.

SuperDave
BennySM
Vash (you'll have to behave)
jase
emax
carlyon74
gaz
omarthenugget

How do you guys feel about bringing 10 bucks along so we can have something nice to munch on (food wise) when we get to the lunch stop? I'll make sure you are full before you leave.

It will definately contain meat substances and prob some other decorative stuff and some sauce.

Without going too nuts, let me know if you're allergic to peanuts or something too.

Get on it.

Stevo

Hey sorry I haven't confirmed, just been flat out, I should be there. Ten bucks sounds great. Thanks for organising this fellahs.

[carlyon74]

i wont be there, grafton is a closer option for me...count me in on the net one tho

[Stevo]

Went to Wiseman's for a quick look at the park near the ferry yesterday to see what was available. I will get there early on Sunday and claim a spot at the wood fired barby and have things under way. Gaz is coming to lend a hand.

We'll put up the quick shade and our banner so we will be easy to find. All need to play nice at the lunch stop since we will be easily identified with the club banner flying (probably didn't need to mention that, but it makes me feel better).

Gonna be a top day.

[Tobey]

Fingers crossed I can get down to the bike store for some new bars and bits before the ride.

[lo-fi]

I'll def be there, but my +1 cant now as he has to look after his kids :( sorry.

[goin9myway]

Hey guys, anyone riding down to berowra from the eastern suburbs?

[Pedro]

I'm coming from the N beaches, I can meet up with you on pacific after mona vale road somewhere

[jamesb_bau]

i'm coming from the N beaches too, (maybe with 2 others)....
Could meet up at Gordon or hornsby ???

BUT if its raining i'll probably bail.....

[Superdave]

Im coming from the beaches too. Frenchs Forest if anyone wants to hook up for the ride to the start point.

[Pedro]

considering my bike has no oil, needs the valves checking, has brake pads that are screwed I'm on a push to get the bike there. however I'll drive to the bbq or follow the bikes in the truck if anyone wants to come along. not a dead cert yet as I might get on the case this arvo, brakes are overrated anyhow.

if riding etc we can meet up at the first servo on pacific highway after doing a right turn off mona.

[Stuart.McClure]

Hey guys, id be keen to come along, havnt been on an organised trail ride before, anything i need to know other than rock up at the meeting spot with 10 bucks?

Cheers,
Stu.

[Tobey]

Hey guys, id be keen to come along, havnt been on an organised trail ride before, anything i need to know other than rock up at the meeting spot with 10 bucks?

Cheers,
Stu.

This isnt a trail ride. Its a road ride, that has a slight amount of gravel road involved.

You wont need anything else.

[Stuart.McClure]

Yeah sorry, misstype there, so used to trail rides and dont do much motarding other than to commute.

Im riding a motarded crf450x, max speed about 125k's am i going to be able to keep up or should i put a smaller sproket on the rear?

[Superdave]

Nah Im sure that will be fine Stu, we have mostly all agreed that it will be a safe ride and not a race and stunt day :) I get about the same top speed out of my XR and I rarely hit that mark. Got your PM and Ill give you a call later. Keen to ride up to the start point from Frenchs Forest with you and anyone else heading that way.

[Stevo]

Will be great to see you guys at the ride, if you are really coming, could you do us a favour and put in a vote, so you get a feed?
Should be a good networking lunch by the sounds ........:)

[lo-fi]

If anyone is coming from the city or even southside and wants another tard for company on the ride over let me know? Could meet up with those on the other side of the bridge on the way.

[nitronaf]

Will be great to see you guys at the ride, if you are really coming, could you do us a favour and put in a vote, so you get a feed?
Should be a good networking lunch by the sounds ........:)
can u put me mate romie down. he gonna come on his tricked out poocart
ive got a MAYBE coming. mate mitch on his kato exc300. he will let me know if hes coming tomorrow.

If anyone is coming from the city or even southside and wants another tard for company on the ride over let me know? Could meet up with those on the other side of the bridge on the way.
ill be leaving south hurstville with my mate (he lives in menai) going up king georges.

[goin9myway]

If anyone is coming from the city or even southside and wants another tard for company on the ride over let me know? Could meet up with those on the other side of the bridge on the way.

Lo-fi, I'm coming from rushcutters bay, that's pretty close to the city

[jamesb_bau]

Im coming from the beaches too. Frenchs Forest if anyone wants to hook up for the ride to the start point.

Yeah Dave, What about near Bunnings on M/Vale Rd ???
Maybe around 8.30?????
We could do the back roads and meet the others at hornsby (north) in the BP ???? (neil, 9, Lo ????)
The one we started from on that last big ride, Neil .....

Let us know boys please ...

Weather is looking fine, 17 degrees ish...

Stevo can u PM your number so can let you know if my 2 mates will be attending, o and might have some
squids that will be along or just come for lunch.. Should know saturday....


Rob

[Superdave]

Done JamesB. Stu? OK with you? Meet outside Bunnings on Mona Vale Road at 0830. Thats on Mona vale road, just past Forest Way, pull over on the dirt shoulder on Mona Vale road. Then back roads to Hornsby, meet up with the south and east enders, head to Hornsby Medical Centre for an arse transplant, then onto Berowra to meet the rest, fuel up, take some cool picks and head off. (Not forgetting ofcourse anyone who needs to stop and have their valves massaged in swans milk or whatever they do ;)

Anyone else who is coming from the northside feel free to meet up at Bunnings. Should be a great day

[Pedro]

Done JamesB. Stu? OK with you? Meet outside Bunnings on Mona Vale Road at 0830. Thats on Mona vale road, just past Forest Way, pull over on the dirt shoulder on Mona Vale road. Then back roads to Hornsby, meet up with the south and east enders, head to Hornsby Medical Centre for an arse transplant, then onto Berowra to meet the rest, fuel up, take some cool picks and head off. (Not forgetting ofcourse anyone who needs to stop and have their valves massaged in swans milk or whatever they do ;)

Anyone else who is coming from the northside feel free to meet up at Bunnings. Should be a great day

I'll be there!

[emax]

ill be leaving south hurstville with my mate (he lives in menai) going up king georges.

Can I meet you somewhere in Hurstville, I'm coming from down Menai way as well.

[nitronaf]

Can I meet you somewhere in Hurstville, I'm coming from down Menai way as well.
yeh sure. do u know where south hurstville maccas is? along king geroges.

[emax]

Yep, I know it. What time?

[brembo]

I might drive up for the day, haven't been up that way in aaaaaaaaaages.

[goin9myway]

Don't know about you guys... But I'm getting excited!!! Only 2 more sleeps :-)

[Tobey]

Ha, spent 3 hours and $400 last night just to make it on this ride :D

Should be good!

[Superdave]

Definitely Excited. Being on a Motard is kinda cool in my book, so this will be cool X 11. Or 14 or whatever the final sausage count is. Ill bring a camera, some happy snaps etc. Looking forward to having a few laughs and seing some new roads too.

[Pedro]

Ha, spent 3 hours and $400 last night just to make it on this ride :D

Should be good!

How does getting ripped off at a rub n' tug joint help you out for sunday?!?

[Pedro]

Definitely Excited. Being on a Motard is kinda cool in my book, so this will be cool X 11. Or 14 or whatever the final sausage count is. Ill bring a camera, some happy snaps etc. Looking forward to having a few laughs and seing some new roads too.

Steve better bring the tools with him and a can of fuel! there is no way 14 bikes can make the day without some kind of failiure!

[Tobey]

umm, something about tension and relaxation....

[lo-fi]

Lo-fi, I'm coming from rushcutters bay, that's pretty close to the city

OK sounds good, its a bit closer than the way Nitronaf was coming through.
Any idea where and when to meet?

[Superdave]

Forgive my niavety Naf, but what is a poocart? Im picturing a 3 wheeler with a ute tray, some farming trike with a dog on the back and a special permit to carry toxic waste?http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a0/Trike.14.arp.jpg

[Tobey]

poocart commonly refers to DRZ's...

[Superdave]

Got it Tobey thanks, you can explain that to me on Sunday. Sorry about the image being so big, has thrown the page over to my second moniter. My bad

[Tobey]

Got it Tobey thanks, you can explain that to me on Sunday. Sorry about the image being so big, has thrown the page over to my second moniter. My bad

Haha, I dont have one any more, Ill be on the KTM...

[Joffa]

Flash up my husky Rob were comin home for the w/end. Just off port kembla. Hope u were not planning to use it on the w/end. :up: will Rv at ur palace at 0815

[Tobey]

Flash up my husky Rob were comin home for the w/end. Just off port kembla. Hope u were not planning to use it on the w/end. :up: will Rv at ur palace at 0815

I didnt understand that, but im sure someone did...

Guess we will see you on sunday?

[Stevo]

So now I'm counting about 20 or 21 people, prob about 16 bikes, should hear you comin' for your nosh.:eek:

I will keep a check for final numbers tomorrow so we all have plenty to eat.

Stevo

[jamesb_bau]

Flash up my husky Rob were comin home for the w/end. Just off port kembla. Hope u were not planning to use it on the w/end. :up: will Rv at ur palace at 0815

On it cuzz... i'll be on the z then.... (per conversation).

So stevo, Joffa is now coming so add another one for lunch and will let you know sat arvo bout others (per PM)..

Which people are meeting @ mona vale road ???
Joffa
Jamesb- possibly + 2 more ???
Superdave
Pedro ???

Are we meeting the others (neil, 9 etc) @ hornsby BP ?????

Rob

[Superdave]

Myself and Stu will be there at 0830 on the dirt shoulder on Mona Vale Road near Bunnings, just confirmed with him on the phone. I heard Pedro will be there too, poss +1

[Bennysm]

I am leaving from Gladesville if any one near by wants to meet up and ride in together

[jamesb_bau]

Myself and Stu will be there at 0830 on the dirt shoulder on Mona Vale Road near Bunnings, just confirmed with him on the phone. I heard Pedro will be there too, poss +1

Joffa and i are hoping to be there by 0830 but might be a tad late..
If you PM your number i'll TXT when we leave.
See you there....

Benny we will probably see you on the highway.

Rob

[Pedro]

On it cuzz... i'll be on the z then.... (per conversation).

So stevo, Joffa is now coming so add another one for lunch and will let you know sat arvo bout others (per PM)..

Which people are meeting @ mona vale road ???
Joffa
Jamesb- possibly + 2 more ???
Superdave
Pedro ???

Are we meeting the others (neil, 9 etc) @ hornsby BP ?????

Rob

I'll be there for sure. Now with a mate on a drz. He's usually late so wait for us. I'll pm my number

[Gonzo]

I'm going to leave my place in Crows Nest at around 8.30. See Y'all at 9.30 at the Mobile in Berowra.

[jimmyjimmy]

I am gona go support the boys racing dirt track at nepean, but will take a spin out and check out all the bikes for lunch. if you guies are still keen to ride and its not too late when you get to windsor you should all cruiz to nepean raceway and watch the motard crew smokin the dirt track cowboys...........

[jamesb_bau]

Dave, got your number and will txt when we leave home.

Pedro, got your number and we'll wait..

Think we will go a special route to the MP...

Craig, yep see you there to fuel up. will txt you when we leave Belrose.

[Bennysm]

Thanks for a good day guys!
I am sure everyone will agree that a big thanks is in order for Gaz, Stevo and Luke for organising the awesome Barby, drinks and pictures! Cheers guys.

[nitronaf]

yay wheelies! :D

[Bennysm]

That SMC does good wheelies

[goin9myway]

Yeah awesome ride fellas, now need to change the oil and massage my valves in donkey milk...

[Gonzo]

Woah - made it home.

Big thanks to Stevo and Gaz from the Supermoto club for picking up my flat tyre'd smoker. And for finding a spare tube for me on a Sunday afternoon!

It was a balls out ride to get home before dark (the KTM has issues with lighting). Made it just as the street lights came on.

[Gonzo]

What a good run. Not great (for me), but good.

13 riders at the RV.
Sedate riding for a bit thanks to the boys in blue. Then some balls out action.

Tobey thought he was at the dirt track still with his sideways action, then I ripped a valve out with my whopping 300cc engine.

Stevo (NSW SM club prez) picked me up and drove me back to the lunch spot.
The rest of the boys buggered off for some more riding while Stevo, Gaz and I went to get another tube.
KTM has electrical 'issues' so I rode like the wind to get home before dark.

Good day lads. Let's do it again sometime (Mac Pass is next).

Where I made it to on the road to Spencer.

http://www.craighall.info/gallery/d/33472-2/DSCF1123.JPG

The offending tyre
(Shutup, it says 'not for HIGHWAY use' - we were on a back road)
http://www.craighall.info/gallery/d/33468-2/DSCF1121.JPG

The NSW SMR Party Bus!
http://www.craighall.info/gallery/d/33478-2/DSCF1125.JPG

[Superdave]

Awesome day guys. Sorry I was a bit slow and had to bail early, but I feel better for it, made it home safely. What a great ride though and excellent scenery. And it was at least cool X about 16. Thanks alot for the BBQ aswell, that was excellent. Appreciate all your efforts.

Cheers

Dave

[brembo]

Here's some photos to shut Steve up for a while!

EDIT: > Gallery Here < (http://solid-object.net/gallery/20june10/)

The tent.
http://solid-object.net/gallery/20june10/images/_IGP7304.jpg

Steve's magic onion cutter device.
http://solid-object.net/gallery/20june10/images/_IGP7309.jpg

Bikes!
http://solid-object.net/gallery/20june10/images/_IGP7315.jpg

Ohhhh, all arty with the angle...
http://solid-object.net/gallery/20june10/images/_IGP7316.jpg

Dominoes!
http://solid-object.net/gallery/20june10/images/_IGP7330.jpg

Gonzo with the break down (flat rear).
http://solid-object.net/gallery/20june10/images/_IGP7339.jpg

How many people does it take to find a tyre lever?
http://solid-object.net/gallery/20june10/images/_IGP7345.jpg

[Gonzo]

I bring shame to the lunch break...

http://solid-object.net/gallery/20june10/images/_IGP7337.jpg

But at least we Macgyver'd up a race stand.

http://solid-object.net/gallery/20june10/images/_IGP7350.jpg

[emax]

Yep, was a good day. Thanks to Gaz, Stevo and Luke for lunch. Was nice to meet some new people, I hope I didn't hold up you guys too much.
Looking forward to a southern run next.

[Tobey]

Great ride guys. Can't wait for the next one!

[Bennysm]

We should do Mac pass soon

[Stevo]

Thanks for your support in turning up today boys, great sounds echoing off the walls as you came down to the ferry, it definately stood out from the usual crotch rocket sounds.:twisted:

Hope you all made it home safe and sound.

Those machines looked impressive all lined up at the roadside and had people checking them out as they drove by.

Sorry I didn't get to spend too much time with you today, but will catch up on the next one.

Maybe we will head south like Benny says, we are thinking of making it a quarterly frequency to see how things go, give us some feedback.8)8)

[Gonzo]

Maybe we will head south like Benny says, we are thinking of making it a quarterly frequency to see how things go, give us some feedback.8)8)


Nasho run, followed by laps of this?

Click for linky (http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=albion+park,+nsw&daddr=-34.586019,150.625305+to:Jamberoo+Mountain+Rd+to:al bion+park,+nsw&hl=en&geocode=FR5-8P0d96T8CCl9JhlxrxITazHsKPjQXfHTLQ%3B%3BFbQZ7_0dm_ b7CA%3BFR5-8P0d96T8CCl9JhlxrxITazHsKPjQXfHTLQ&gl=au&mra=dme&mrcr=0,1&mrsp=1&sz=12&via=2&dirflg=h&sll=-34.573345,150.685725&sspn=0.223045,0.308647&ie=UTF8&ll=-34.597324,150.692596&spn=0.22298,0.308647&z=12)

[nitronaf]

i like mr squiggle maps :D

[Joffa]

Thanks for a good day guys!
I am sure everyone will agree that a big thanks is in order for Gaz, Stevo and Luke for organising the awesome Barby, drinks and pictures! Cheers guys.

X2 :up: Great to meet yas all

[Jacko]

We should do Mac pass soon



be careful of mac pass stick to speed limits boys in blue have been told to blitz it every weekend as there has been lots of crashes and deaths
they hide in the scrub with army gear on with the hand radar and you get pinned at the top or bottom

[Pedro]

we should just all go out to Marulan for a day where we can crash, wheelie, slide and have dice it up together. The Steve and Gaz can run too. I'm sure if we all clubbed together to haul bikes down there as a group it would make it cheaper. I have some pics too and will upload tonight.

oh yeah, link to the other marulan vid
Marulan Vid 2 on Vimeo

[lo-fi]

Thanks everyone for a great day.

A couple of pano shots from the phone


http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx131/lo-fi_photo/IMAG0133.jpg


http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx131/lo-fi_photo/IMAG0136.jpg

[Vash]

wish i came on the ride, instead i went with my girlfriend up the old rd, who got pissed off that i couldnt resist chasing a fast girl on a VTR.
We're broken up as of now :D
I'm such a kid when im on the SM.

[jpgibson]

Very impressive sight. Saw you all at the lights at berowra( at the turnoff to the ferry), I was on a husky te450 motarded and my mate on a lc4 ktm. We got a " aren't you meant to be with us " wave but we'd been for a quick burnnbefore returning to our respective domestic bliss..nice stoppies/ wheelies too! Next time..
Jonathan

[Tobey]

Very impressive sight. Saw you all at the lights at berowra( at the turnoff to the ferry), I was on a husky te450 motarded and my mate on a lc4 ktm. We got a " aren't you meant to be with us " wave but we'd been for a quick burnnbefore returning to our respective domestic bliss..nice stoppies/ wheelies too! Next time..
Jonathan

You were the topic of discussion when we arrived at the first stop.

"Wonder why those guys didnt just tag along"

There is always next time to make an appearance!:up:

[jamesb_bau]

wish i came on the ride, instead i went with my girlfriend up the old rd,

Is that code for something kinky........

Thanks to all for a great day, had a blast....

Big :up: for Steve and gaz for the flash turnout.

Thanks for the boys who picked me up off the road, m m m m m ..........
Bit sore still in several areas but hey, you get that.....
Is it suppose to hurt when i try to cough or sneeze ??????
The ZZZZZ survives to play another day.....

Rob

[Fred Gassit]

I was kicking the cat when I got home (Sad bastard that dropped in to say hi in the Blue ute at the servo)
Glad you fella's had a good safe ride, the weather was great and by all accounts it was a great day.









Bastards.......................... :)

[Pedro]

Very impressive sight. Saw you all at the lights at berowra( at the turnoff to the ferry), I was on a husky te450 motarded and my mate on a lc4 ktm. We got a " aren't you meant to be with us " wave but we'd been for a quick burnnbefore returning to our respective domestic bliss..nice stoppies/ wheelies too! Next time..
Jonathan

Jon, you should have dropped in to say hi. you would have know one person. Me! Hows things? missing the hyper? I was there with the FS.

Pete

[nitronaf]

Very impressive sight. Saw you all at the lights at berowra( at the turnoff to the ferry), I was on a husky te450 motarded and my mate on a lc4 ktm. We got a " aren't you meant to be with us " wave but we'd been for a quick burnnbefore returning to our respective domestic bliss..nice stoppies/ wheelies too! Next time..
Jonathan
haha that was me waving.....and doing a stoppie.......and maybe doing a shit half assed wheelie.

[nitronaf]

I was kicking the cat when I got home (Sad bastard that dropped in to say hi in the Blue ute at the servo)
Glad you fella's had a good safe ride, the weather was great and by all accounts it was a great day.
Bastards.......................... :)

how come u couldnt come again?

[Fred Gassit]

how come u couldnt come again?
Was supposed to have some builders etc show up and finish the renovations the week prior, No one showed so I had to work over the weekend with another builder to get the job finished. Missus is due in 4.0 weeks and the room is only now being gyprocked.

Bike is ready to go, leave pass approved but priorities take precedence.

Will be keen for a ride pretty much any time from now on till the due date. Can't go too far from home for obvious reasons but a couple of hot laps of the old road etc are perfect.

[jpgibson]

Jon, you should have dropped in to say hi. you would have know one person. Me! Hows things? missing the hyper? I was there with the FS.

Pete

hey mate.not missing the hyper at all-love being back on a mountain bike with 50hp!If only things didnt stop breaking- speedo( now mcguyvered), clutch master cylinder leaking ( fixed).
I love the husky!