G'day, Alf and I have decided to hold a Manshed day(s) at Bermagui. The date is up for discussion at this stage but it will be either the last weekend in November or the first weekend in December. We'd like to get some feedback on the most suitable weekend. Alf has beds for 3 or 4 attendees and I can accommodate 2 or 3. First in gets the beds. There is plenty of camping space available in either mine or Alf's back yard. Additionally, there is stacks of holiday accommodation available in town at that time of year. I do handyman work for one of the real estate agents in town, so I can act as a go between, if a house or unit is the preferred option.
Let me know your thoughts on the date that suits you and a decision will be made on the most popular time.
For those of you that have never been to this area, this is a great opportunity to come to this great part of Australia and see some great scenery and ride some fantastic roads. A ride down the coast to the Tathra pub will be on the activity list! :drinks:
Regards, Pete.
Quote from: oldktmdude on July 03, 2016, 06:33:49 AM
G'day, Alf and I have decided to hold a Manshed day(s) at Bermagui.........
Well now, that's great news. I'm not fussed about which weekend. One of them is my birthday, what better gift could I give myself than a few thousands Km ride through the High Country on the FJ, I'll be there.
Noel
Not to fussed on the date once you call it I will do my best to get there.
:good2:
Hi Pete
I dont care what weekend I will try and get there. :yahoo: :yahoo:
Did Alf get the 1100 running. (popcorn)
I will book in to Alfs.
Thanks Tony(roach)
G'day Tony, Alf's FJ is up and running. Fitted new valve stem seals today, trying to cut down the oil consumption. Haven't had a chance to give it a run yet due to the rain we're getting at the moment. Hope you can make it to the shed day.
Regards, Pete.
Quote from: oldktmdude on July 03, 2016, 06:33:49 AM
A ride down the coast to the Tathra pub will be on the activity list! :drinks:
Regards, Pete.
Peta and I stayed at Tathra the first night on the way home from Harrietville - beautiful place!
Harvy
Quote from: Harvy on July 06, 2016, 05:15:20 AM
Peta and I stayed at Tathra the first night on the way home from Harrietville - beautiful place!
Harvy
It's a great part of Australia down here Harvy. The ride from here, south to Tathra, is one of the best coastal (test track) rides around. Looking forward to showing it to those not fortunate enough to have ridden it. The beers not bad there either.
Regards, Pete.
Hi Pete
Reserve me a bed mate, I have some catching up to do. It will give the impetus to get the old girl finished!
Quote from: FJools on July 07, 2016, 04:19:43 AM
Hi Pete
Reserve me a bed mate, I have some catching up to do. It will give the impetus to get the old girl finished!
No worries mate. It will be great to catch up with you too. :drinks: Get to work and have her ready for the Manshed weekend.
Regards, Pete.
The dates for the Manshed weekend are the 25th, 26th and 27th of November. Hope we've picked the right weekend for your birthday Noel, if not we'll celebrate :drinks: a week early.
regards, Pete.
Quote from: oldktmdude on July 07, 2016, 06:57:49 AM
The dates for the Manshed weekend are the 25th, 26th and 27th of November.
Excellent Pete, I'll be there. I won't need a bed.
Noel
MMMMmmmm, making plans to be there, ride down with Rover and whoever else at this stage. Not missing this! I will bring my tent. :good2:
Edit, all hinges on me being able to get time off, but should be ok, I have 4 months of long service up my sleeve, :good2:
I'm in!
Iam keen be gr8 to catch up with you guys
Hi all
Will not be there lost licence :dash2: :dash2:
Tony
Quote from: Roach on October 24, 2016, 12:51:26 AM
Hi all
Will not be there lost licence :dash2: :dash2:
Tony
I assume you don't mean lost as in can't find it?
Noel
I wish, should find it again about feb :yahoo:
Tony
Mate, get in touch with Jools.
I've suggested he trailer his bike down for assistance to finish it.
If he does you could go too...... (popcorn)
G'day Aussie FJer's, it's time to get a list started for intending attendees for the Manshed weekend. This will help get an idea of the numbers that we need to cater for as far as food and beds are concerned. Please feel free to turn up on the Friday and stay until Sunday or even longer if you want. Anything longer than a week and I'll have to start charging a fee. Please list if you need a bed or a camping spot. If you want accommodation in one of the motels or pub, let me know and I can help with booking or suggetions on where to book.
We are leaving for our annual November ride this coming Thursday. Heading to Adelaide via some great scenic coastal roads and returning via The Grampians and Vic High Country. Returning home the weekend before the Manshed Weekend. Looking forward to seeing you at Bermagui.
Regards, Pete. :drinks:
Alf
Pete
I'm in!
Bed for me please...
My special dietary requirements are: Food
Can't wait! Yummy is just about run-in. I'll do an oil change and shim her up for the weekend.
My project is to do the jets if possible.
Quote from: oldktmdude on November 08, 2016, 12:42:14 AM
G'day Aussie FJer's, it's time to get a list started for intending attendees for the Manshed weekend.
Regards, Pete. :drinks:
Pete
Alf
Troy
Noel
G'day Aussie FJer's, it's time to get a list started for intending attendees for the Manshed weekend.
Regards, Pete. :drinks:
Pete
Alf
Troy
Noel
Rover
Hi Pete
I'm only relatively new to the FJ owners forum but long time FJ owner and bought my first one in 1986 going on to buy a further 4 up until the 2000's and again bought another 2 in the last couple of years, one of which being an original fj1200 police pursuit bike with the big bore kit in it.
Mate I'm interested in this get together however I'm currently in hospital in Brisbane as just had a total knee replacement done yesterday so depending on when and where as I would certainly enjoy myself and my two sons ( one is 20 the other 12 and both avid motocycle enthusiasts) attending.
I'm nearly 60 and have been attempting to construct collections of certain bikes for my two sons of which they think that's really great.
Anyway hope to hear back, we live just nth of Toowoomba and certainly happy to have any FJ enthusiasts call in as always a BBQ that can be fired up and there is enough room to set up a few camps
Kind regards
Garry
Gaz, I heard on the grapevine that there could be a Manshed day happening around Feburary in the Brisbane area, you should be healed by then so keep your eyes peeled.
Quote from: roverfj1200 on November 08, 2016, 08:26:52 PM
G'day Aussie FJer's, it's time to get a list started for intending attendees for the Manshed weekend.
Regards, Pete. :drinks:
Pete
Alf
Troy
Noel
Rover
Mine will be a last minute decision lads........... :unknown:
Still no sign of the parts I need
Unfortunately as much as I want to ... The planets aren't lining for this weekend so I will need to tend my apologies but will be keeping my eyes open for next one. Have a great weekend.
Still waiting for the letter about my licence still might be a chance to get there.
Tony
Righto Jools, I have one spare 1100.
If you need, drive to my place, leave the car & we can ride down
Fingers crossed Tony!
Did the shims and oil change yesterday. READY!!!
Quote from: Troyskie on November 13, 2016, 01:59:33 PM
Righto Jools, I have one spare 1100.
If you need, drive to my place, leave the car & we can ride down
If only it were that simple - the intakes are off the car waiting for new swirl vanes and actuator rods from Germany. :crazy:
I'm currently using public transport while the missus is away, which is wonderful....................................
I can't commit to anything just yet
Mate, this is a perfect storm.
Keep pushing buddy, you will get through. :good:
Hi would like to go to man shed day but work commitments . And i dont have a fj on the road at the moment.have a gr8 weekend guys.
Quote from: Troyskie on November 14, 2016, 03:20:19 PM
Mate, this is a perfect storm.
Keep pushing buddy, you will get through. :good:
I am starting to get the sh*ts with it.............. :shout:
Well I will be leaving Brisbane Wednesday and have a 2000km ride plan.
Pete you better have a cold one waiting.
I have a very busy schedule next week before leaving for Bermagui so last night was cut off time for having the bike ready. The very last job before putting it back on the ground was a quick visual inspection of my tyres. I figured the tyre had just enough left in it to get me there as it is 2000km of curves and should be dry. Hmm, a couple of staples in the rear. The first flicked out with my finger, the second one felt bad as soon as I grabbed it with the pliers.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5329/30961579551_79d18d6222_z.jpg)
$303 and a huge favour (that was someone elses tyre) on short notice later, I'm back on track.
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See you Friday night guys.
Noel
Quote from: FJools on November 15, 2016, 01:59:00 PM
I am starting to get the sh*ts with it.............. :shout:
You have more tolerance than me mate. I would have cracked it by now I think :ireful:
Quote from: ribbert on November 18, 2016, 06:57:31 PM
$303 and a huge favour (that was someone elses tyre) on short notice later, I'm back on track.
See you Friday night guys.
Noel
Is that the new PR that Pete mentioned?
Ok still have my licence so I will be coming down.
Tony :yahoo: :yahoo:
Quote from: Troyskie on November 19, 2016, 03:28:39 PM
Quote from: ribbert on November 18, 2016, 06:57:31 PM
$303 and a huge favour (that was someone elses tyre) on short notice later, I'm back on track.
See you Friday night guys.
Noel
Is that the new PR that Pete mentioned?
That's a new Metzeler 01 (that Pete also mentioned) The tyre I replaced was a PR4.
I replaced a set of Metzeler Z8's with the PR4's in March and have never been thrilled with them, the Z8's were better. I am hoping the new Metzelers are better again, early reports suggest they will be.
The PR4's certainly live up to the mileage claims but not the grip. They are a great tyre but the Metzeler is better.
IMO
Noel
Quote from: Roach on November 19, 2016, 04:50:03 PM
Ok still have my licence so I will be coming down.
Tony :yahoo: :yahoo:
Excellent news. Looking forward to catching up.
Noel
Jools I have a couple of spare bikes and I can pick you up and drop you home.
If you need to borrow a bike for a while that's fine to.
Tony
Quote from: Roach on November 20, 2016, 02:04:48 AM
Jools I have a couple of spare bikes and I can pick you up and drop you home.
If you need to borrow a bike for a while that's fine too.
Tony
Tony & Richard, are you coming by Nowra on the way?
I'm going to pull the carbies to re-jet in Bermi, so wanted to leave early, but that is now going to change as SWMBO reminded me of a kiddie commitment I can't get out of, so I'll probably be heading off just after midday.
Jools, you can swap onto the 1100 at Nowra if you want, new tyres, and oil change done & she's waiting for a rider....
Everyone, I'll be bringing my shim kit & carbie tune thingy so if anyone wants to do a shim swapmeet, fix shims or balance carbies we'll be ready. I believe Pete also has a carbie tune balancing thingy as well.
Quote from: bgdave on November 14, 2016, 05:01:26 PM
Hi would like to go to man shed day but work commitments . And i dont have a fj on the road at the moment.have a gr8 weekend guys.
Arrr, come on Dave, don't you feel a little man-flu is developing,.. cough, cough, sneeze.... :sarcastic:
I can forge a scrip for you.... :crazy:
Quote from: Troyskie on November 20, 2016, 02:36:26 AM
Quote from: Roach on November 20, 2016, 02:04:48 AM
Jools I have a couple of spare bikes and I can pick you up and drop you home.
If you need to borrow a bike for a while that's fine too.
Tony
Tony & Richard, are you coming by Nowra on the way?
I'm going to pull the carbies to re-jet in Bermi, so wanted to leave early, but that is now going to change as SWMBO reminded me of a kiddie commitment I can't get out of, so I'll probably be heading off just after midday.
Jools, you can swap onto the 1100 at Nowra if you want, new tyres, and oil change done & she's waiting for a rider....
Everyone, I'll be bringing my shim kit & carbie tune thingy so if anyone wants to do a shim swapmeet, fix shims or balance carbies we'll be ready. I believe Pete also has a carbie tune balancing thingy as well.
Not coming via Nowra will be out Cooma way...
Quote from: roverfj1200 on November 20, 2016, 04:05:22 AM
Not coming via Nowra will be out Cooma way...
Cool mate. Sounds like a nice way to come
Hi Troy
I am going inland a bit then back to the coast at Batemans bay.
Tony :yahoo:
Cool mate.
If the stars align I might be able to meet up with you at Batemans.
I'm 'planning' on leaving 10ish, which would put in in Batemans around midday.
Troyskie
Just when I thought I had dodged a bullet with the last minute puncture and tyre replacement and thought nothing else could possibly prevent me leaving in the morning, this happened.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5667/31194755885_6d28659e64_z.jpg)
It's positively un Australian to go on a trip without them.
I also seem to have underestimated the weather this late in the year. I'll be passing through there tomorrow (Thursday)
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Richard, I like your weather better, great photos too.
Noel
I was suitably impressed until I did the temperature conversion. 0.8C is 33.44F. Positively balmy! :biggrin:
Dave
P.S. Be careful Noel
Did You step on a Pop Top shortly after?....Booze in the blender?
(Aussies may not get the Parrot head reference)
Scott
Quote from: ribbert on November 23, 2016, 07:52:48 AM
Just when I thought I had dodged a bullet with the last minute puncture and tyre replacement and thought nothing else could possibly prevent me leaving in the morning, this happened.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5667/31194755885_6d28659e64_z.jpg)
It's positively un Australian to go on a trip without them.
I also seem to have underestimated the weather this late in the year. I'll be passing through there tomorrow (Thursday)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5776/31191628785_91a12a6668.jpg)
Richard, I like your weather better, great photos too.
Noel
I hate it when that happens too, you just get them worn into the shape of your feet then twang.
Where I am it's going to be 38deg today, glad I got the air con fixed in the tractor. :good2:
To All Have a Great Safe Weekend, I do wish I was there :drinks:
Noel, we were just talking about how cool it was through the Snowy today,
it was like that for the Snowy ride a couple of weeks ago they were saying.
Not Too keen on 38deg riding either Bones, Tractor does Sound better
Have a Good One a Bermi
Cheers Alan
Quote from: Sparky84 on November 24, 2016, 05:24:55 AM
To All Have a Great Safe Weekend, I do wish I was there :drinks:
Noel, we were just talking about how cool it was through the Snowy today,
it was like that for the Snowy ride a couple of weeks ago they were saying.
Not Too keen on 38deg riding either Bones, Tractor does Sound better
Have a Good One a Bermi
Cheers Alan
Haha Alan, Monday in Melbourne was 38c, Tuesday 18, Wednesday rained all day and night, this morning was cold, wet and foggy, middle if the day stinking hot and cloudless, Thredbo, cold, overcast and snowy, Jindabyne mild - try packing for that on a motorbike!
Victorian weather, ya gotta love it!
Noel
Quote from: ribbert on November 24, 2016, 06:18:25 AM
Quote from: Sparky84 on November 24, 2016, 05:24:55 AM
To All Have a Great Safe Weekend, I do wish I was there :drinks:
Noel, we were just talking about how cool it was through the Snowy today,
it was like that for the Snowy ride a couple of weeks ago they were saying.
Not Too keen on 38deg riding either Bones, Tractor does Sound better
Have a Good One a Bermi
Cheers Alan
Haha Alan, Monday in Melbourne was 38c, Tuesday 18, Wednesday rained all day and night, this morning was cold, wet and foggy, middle if the day stinking hot and cloudless, Thredbo, cold, overcast and snowy, Jindabyne mild - try packing for that on a motorbike!
Victorian weather, ya gotta love it!
Noel
Keep those heated grips on Noel !
looking at those thongs - you don't own a Labrador do you ? we couldn't leave any "Jandals" lying around as our old boy used to bite the buttons off the back. First thing you knew was when they came apart half way down the street.
Have a great weekend everyone - ride/stay safe I expected to see/read all about everything I'm missing (except the temperatures :sarcastic:)
Jools
Quote from: ribbert on November 23, 2016, 07:52:48 AM
Just when I thought I had dodged a bullet with the last minute puncture and tyre replacement and thought nothing else could possibly prevent me leaving in the morning, this happened.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5667/31194755885_6d28659e64_z.jpg)
It's positively un Australian to go on a trip without them.
Oh No Noel! :shok:
Did you trip and squash a Kawasaki?....Kermit?.....Shrek? (Green marks on the ground)
:unknown:
Have a great weekend Guys.
Cheers :drinks:
Jeff P
Quote from: ribbert on November 23, 2016, 07:52:48 AM
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Is it just me, or does it seem Noel's achilles heel is where the rubber meets the road... :bomb:
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Randy - RPM
Sorry Noel, I know you hate that photo, but it is a great memory... :lol:
Shed day
Sweet, and good weather too I hear just to rub it in :yahoo:
Some more shed day action...
Thanks again Pete, Alf & Gail, awesome hosts! :good:
One day I'll learn to talk at something less than a yell & your neighbours might talk to you again..... :blush:
Troyskie
Quote from: Troyskie on November 27, 2016, 03:04:23 PM
Some more shed day action...
Thanks again Pete, Alf & Gail, awesome hosts! :good:
One day I'll learn to talk at something less than a yell & your neighbours might talk to you again..... :blush:
Troyskie
Did Alf get out on his FJ, or is he still riding the green monster?
Randy - RPM
Alf managed to kick my arse on his 11 running basically stock, I've just run in all the mods....mind you I think Pete & Alf could kick my butt on postie bikes :sarcastic:
I recall the same thing on my visit. Pete, Alf and Megsy where wheeling their rides beyond my comfort level...
It was hard not knowing exactly where I was going in a foreign country, plus having to remember to stay on the wrong side of the road...
Man that was almost three years ago...
Randy - RPM
Jeez, that must have been a rarified pace, recalling the recent Renegade hospital pass made by father and son on priest grade. If that doesn't sound biblical then.......
A big thanks to all those who attended the Manshed weekend. Hope you all enjoyed the experience. Thanks also to Alf and Gail for all the work they put in and also for the use of their garage, BBQ and accommodation. Special thanks to Noel and Richard for their keenness to cover the long distances to attend.
See you all at the March Rally.
Regards, Pete. :drinks:
A big thankyou to Alf and Gail and Pete for there hospitality and great company :hi:, that extends to all in attendance Tony, Troy, Richard and Noel :drinks:. Good shakedown for my 1992 FJ which I bought some years ago and now back on the road :yahoo:. Another big thankyou to Pete who not only gave me a front tyre because mine was "hard" :dash2: as but changed it in no time flat Saturday morning in between rebuilding Troys carbs. :good2: Then Pete turned up following my stranded phone call on Sunday afternoon with a trailer and a bag of fuses and tools and Richard (the Victorian Queenslander) for moral support :drinks:, following a shorted ignition circuit which left me stranded at Tilba :dash2:. In the end it required a trip back to Petes workshop, a lot of logic and discussion a strip down and a great result located the problem ( in the front fairing the igniter holding bolt had trapped the wiring loom against the fairing causing the short). The fault was intermittent blowing fuses in the morning so I stocked up on fuses did a morning ride (3 fuses) then tried to get home in the end the problem was permanent replace fuse turn ignition on fuse goes pop more fuses :wacko2: I rang Pete when I had completely run out of fuses . Bike was fixed before dark and I had a nice twilight ride home. If I had been just me at home it would have taken me a long time to find it (weeks I suspect). "Three heads are better than one " was Pete's comment. Great forum lots of heads here as well :good2: :good2:
Quote from: Johno on November 28, 2016, 06:06:44 AM
A big thankyou to Alf and Gail and Pete for there hospitality and great company :hi:, that extends to all in attendance Tony, Troy, Richard and Noel :drinks:.
Don't forget Phil.
I to wish to extend my thanks to Pete, Alf and Gail. Thanks for the great time and fun rides. Thanks to all the attendees as that is what makes these things great. I had a great time riding down and back with another 4000 km on the clock for my troubles. Hope to see you all and many others at Esk in March. :good2:
Your right Pete forgot Phil . Cheers Phil :drinks:
Quote from: racerrad8 on November 25, 2016, 10:45:29 AM
Is it just me, or does it seem Noel's achilles heel is where the rubber meets the road... :bomb:
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/6/630_04_12_13_3_49_34.jpeg)
Randy - RPM
Sorry Noel, I know you hate that photo, but it is a great memory... :lol:
Awww shoot, there goes my anonimity, you've just given Ramos and Copper an image to stick on their dart boards. :biggrin:
Noel
Quote from: flips on November 25, 2016, 06:16:31 AM
Oh No Noel! :shok:
Did you trip and squash a Kawasaki?....Kermit?.....Shrek? (Green marks on the ground)
:unknown:
Have a great weekend Guys.
Cheers :drinks:
Jeff P
Very observant and very funny Jeff.
Noel
Quote from: oldktmdude on July 03, 2016, 06:33:49 AM
G'day, Alf and I have decided to hold a Manshed day(s) at Bermagui.....
Regards, Pete.
....and a great few days they were too!
Many thanks to Alf and Pete and to Alf's wife Gail who bravely hung around for the weekend, kept us fed and now knows more about FJ's than she ever dreamed of (or wanted)
The company, as usual, was excellent and the boys had a great 300km ride mapped out for us on the Saturday arriving back at Alf's at exactly beer o'clock.
We strictly adhered to Manshed weekend rules of riding, eating, drinking and tall tales, deviating only slightly for a few pesky maintenance items Sat am.
Pete and Alf live in a slice of heaven on the NSW South coast that I'm sure they'd rather the rest of the world didn't know about.
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So much beautiful coastline if you're prepared to walk 5 mins you can have beaches like this to yourself......
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Alf recalling his wife's reaction to bringing home his recently acquired 1100 (in addition to his Kwaka)
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Richard and Troy enjoying some social lubricant, AKA the source of great motorcycling yarns.
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Proof that "Kookaloo" rides the roads down under.
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Believe it or not, they
were having fun.
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Pete's lightning fast 1100 needing to be restrained even with the engine turned off.
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The trip up I have done before and posted a report on so I didn't take many photos. Below is the road into Jindabyne, somewhere that Randy will remember from his Australian trip (hopefully fondly)
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The last of the snow from a 100km away
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Not far below the snowline. I stopped and had a drink from the stream. It probably tasted no better than tap water but at that moment, in that place it was the best water I've ever tasted.
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Some parts of the country are so drought affected even the cows are going rusty.
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....but is it bettera.
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This behind me....
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...and this in front of me, does it get any better?
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My trip did not take me on any dirt roads so I went out my way to find some on the way home.
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This shot is taken from the bike on a corner on that road - not a good corner to over cook although I'd probably have time to make a phone call on the way down.
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One thing you can be sure of on roads like this, any oncoming vehicle is going to be dead smack in the middle of the road, which in this case is just about all of it.
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The only arse clencher for the trip was finding this at speed and hard under brakes.
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Despite leaving home in rain, fog and cold with heated vest, winter gear and grips cranked up, the next four and a half days were spent riding in perfect weather, if not a tad warm and traffic averaging not much more than one vehicle per hour for most of it. 2700kms for the weekend and terrific time at the Manshed weekend, let's do it again.
Noel
Great Picts Everyone.
Noel, thanks in particular for stopping along the way to share some of your journey. I know how hard it is to sometimes just stop and grab a pict or two. :hi:
Looks like you all had a great weekend, with proper miscreants. :good2:
Nice Photos Noel,
I'll hopefully get a trip down there on the FJ one day................. :empathy2:
Great pics and comments Noel. Glad you enjoyed your time with us, as we enjoyed having you here as well. We thank you for taking the time and putting in the big effort to get here. I know that the ride to and from our part of the world was also a major part of your enjoyment. We certainly are blessed with some of the best riding roads and scenery in the country, right at our doorstep. See you in March. Have a great Christmas and a great New Year.
Regards, Pete. :drinks:
Quote from: ribbert on November 23, 2016, 07:52:48 AM
Just when I thought I had dodged a bullet with the last minute puncture and tyre replacement and thought nothing else could possibly prevent me leaving in the morning, this happened.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5667/31194755885_6d28659e64_z.jpg)
It's positively un Australian to go on a trip without them.
Noel
Miss you guys.....Sorry I haven`t been about lately, but seeing this post Noel has me leaping to assist, though it is belated.....Fantastic reports & pics of the Souther Manshed day btw.
....I am savouring this moment, and and and I just hope ya haven`t thrown them out!....but to get me home i use the plastic clip from a loaf of bread wrapper!
Kinda like a reserve tank, it will get you to the next pub as long as your knees aren`t touching the road.
Quote from: The General on December 09, 2016, 01:32:25 PM
Quote from: ribbert on November 23, 2016, 07:52:48 AM
Just when I thought I had dodged a bullet with the last minute puncture and tyre replacement and thought nothing else could possibly prevent me leaving in the morning, this happened.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5667/31194755885_6d28659e64_z.jpg)
It's positively un Australian to go on a trip without them.
Noel
Miss you guys.....Sorry I haven`t been about lately, but seeing this post Noel has me leaping to assist, though it is belated.....Fantastic reports & pics of the Souther Manshed day btw.
....I am savouring this moment, and and and I just hope ya haven`t thrown them out!....but to get me home i use the plastic clip from a loaf of bread wrapper!
Kinda like a reserve tank, it will get you to the next pub as long as your knees aren`t touching the road.
About time we heard from you Doug. What a ripper fix for the thongs, it works so well you can't help but think they considered this when designing them.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/132/31190896570_d37b945ce8_n.jpg)
I doubt even McGyver knows this one, Aussie ingenuity at its best.
Doug, it appears you have been avoiding the Southern States at our last few FJ get togethers so I guess the only way we will catch up is if I come North. I have already booked my accommodation in Esk.
See you in March.
Noel