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Title: Calling all Aussies
Post by: FJ12 on October 30, 2010, 08:24:14 PM
How about we have a head count of all the Aussies here and maybe think about having our own FJ Rally sometime. I realise were probably going to be spread out all over the place, but the riders in each state could probably meet up, then head to central (yes I no Australia is a bloody big place) point for a rally. I don't Alice or someting like that, that can be worked out later, sounds like a pretty good idea to me and i'm in Tasmania !!  Even if something like this was planned for 2012 I think we should give it a go. If there is enough interest then we can work out the finer details later. So come on put your name down and let's see how many of us are out there and what we can organise.


1.   Colin Reeve,  Tasmania.
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: roverfj1200 on October 30, 2010, 08:29:30 PM
1.   Colin Reeve,  Tasmania.
2.   Richard Bell   Queensland
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: Klavdy on October 30, 2010, 10:06:17 PM
Have it in Tassie.
Best place for one.
late Feb/early March.

Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: billwest on October 31, 2010, 02:43:18 AM
Well, I think it is about time for the rest of you to cross the Nularbor and head over to Perth.

Bill.

Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: Klavdy on October 31, 2010, 03:47:50 AM
Whack that up yer jacksie, no way.
Tassie.
Don't forget there's a sea voyage involved too.

Arrr me hearty.
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: ribbert on October 31, 2010, 08:35:18 AM
3-Noel Langmead-Melb. Vic.'93
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: Arnie on October 31, 2010, 10:08:22 AM
Last Aussie FJ rally, 12 riders put up their hands and then all but 2 flaked before the start.
Count me in, depending on where and when the final destination ends up.

Arnie
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: roverfj1200 on October 31, 2010, 04:38:43 PM
1.   Colin Reeve,  Tasmania.
2.   Richard Bell   Queensland
3-Noel Langmead-Melb. Vic.'93
4.   Arnie                    Vic.


Tassie is OK only $300 for the the Bike and a Recliner return....

High country around Cooma would be good too.
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: Harvy on October 31, 2010, 06:18:55 PM
Quote from: roverfj1200 on October 31, 2010, 04:38:43 PM
1.   Colin Reeve,  Tasmania.
2.   Richard Bell   Queensland
3-Noel Langmead-Melb. Vic.'93
4.   Arnie                    Vic.


Tassie is OK only $300 for the the Bike and a Recliner return....

High country around Cooma would be good too.

+1 depending on dates and location

Harvy     Sunshine Coast Qld
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: Kopfjaeger on November 01, 2010, 08:38:48 PM
yeah fuggit. count me in just give good warning of time ( work pffft) tassie is good me bruvver lives there eh.
chuckles
Neil johnson 86 ( the best) 1tx :good2: :blum1:
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: WestOzFJ on November 16, 2010, 05:41:33 PM
Depending on dates and location I could be in for this too.

Am going to Lake Gardiner SA for speed week which is usually sometime in March... Rally just before or after somewhere else is fine.

If any of the West Ozzies want to go I'll be hauling a trailer of race gear and bikes over, so bigger trailer, shared travel or convoy is possible....
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: FJ12 on November 27, 2010, 03:38:00 AM
Come on, where's all the Aussie names and where your are !! I thought I might of had a fair few more names, even if you didn't want to be in on a rally, if someone does a trip one day I might be nice to know who you could be passing by and maybe catch up with.
Oh well, a rally, trip or ride to the coffee shop anywhere one day with a couple more FJ's would be really good one day if anyone gets the energy.

Colin
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: roverfj1200 on November 27, 2010, 06:26:55 AM
Colin anytime your in the area drop in.. I maybe in Tassie around march will drop in when there.. In the mean time you could try this... http://www.farriders.com/FarRides/farridetas6.htm (http://www.farriders.com/FarRides/farridetas6.htm)

Cheers Richard
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: Pominoz on December 09, 2010, 03:14:26 PM
buggrit, didn't even know there was an Aussie section on here, count me in for a rally.

Martin - Adelaide
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: islandbum on December 10, 2010, 04:51:47 AM
Ok guys count me in ....as long as i get plenty of notice
islandbum from beautifull down town bribie island
Harvy if it happens would you like to ride down together?
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: Kopfjaeger on December 10, 2010, 05:23:34 AM
if you and harvey do and you need a place to crash( not literally)  im in newy you can crash here ( again not literally) :good2:
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: eddohawk on January 05, 2011, 08:13:59 PM
Quote from: roverfj1200 on October 31, 2010, 04:38:43 PM
1.   Colin Reeve,  Tasmania.
2.   Richard Bell   Queensland
3-Noel Langmead-Melb. Vic.'93
4.   Arnie                    Vic.
5. Mark Melbourne


Tassie is OK only $300 for the the Bike and a Recliner return....

High country around Cooma would be good too.
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: X-Ray on January 16, 2011, 07:10:33 PM
Wow, I've been slack! The FJ has really been sitting in the shed for months now, a meet up would be good though.

Hello To Klav, Richard and Harvey, haven't seen you guys for ages.

Hows it been Arnie?

Regards Ray Wise
   :good2:

'92 FJ1200
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: Harvy on January 16, 2011, 07:31:43 PM
Quote from: X-Ray on January 16, 2011, 07:10:33 PM
Wow, I've been slack! The FJ has really been sitting in the shed for months now, a meet up would be good though.

Hello To Klav, Richard and Harvey, haven't seen you guys for ages.

Hows it been Arnie?

Regards Ray Wise
   :good2:

'92 FJ1200

X-Ray old buddy.....where have you been?

You must get the FJ out of the shed mate - before the carbs gum up!

Cheers
Harvy
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: Arnie on January 16, 2011, 07:37:35 PM
G'day Ray,

Been OK, all things considered.
How can you leave your FJ in the shed for months?  This isn't a snow&ice country.
Drought and flooding rain..... I guess, but no ice.

Is anyone going to organize us with a proposed date and location for a ride/meet/rally?
March would be good for me, but will try to be flexible.

Cheers,
Arnie
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: Klavdy on January 16, 2011, 08:43:33 PM
Quote from: X-Ray on January 16, 2011, 07:10:33 PM
Wow, I've been slack! The FJ has really been sitting in the shed for months now, a meet up would be good though.

Hello To Klav, Richard and Harvey, haven't seen you guys for ages.

Hows it been Arnie?

Regards Ray Wise
   :good2:

'92 FJ1200

X-Ray!
Where's ya bin?
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: X-Ray on January 16, 2011, 10:30:55 PM
Hey Fellas!! Haven't done much riding at all in the last year or 2, been getting a bit more into the 4WD scene, lots of fun.

I did go for a spin to Moogerah dam to check out how much it was overflowing etc, bike is running great. I really have to get out more!. A couple of years ago I did the rear wheel swap for the Suzuki GSX-R one, works a treat.  Change over piccies here ----- http://s367.photobucket.com/albums/oo115/raywise_2008/FJ1200%20Wheel%20Change/ (http://s367.photobucket.com/albums/oo115/raywise_2008/FJ1200%20Wheel%20Change/)


Anyway, will have to catch up with you guys again real soon, and Doug as well.

:good2:
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: Klavdy on January 17, 2011, 03:16:48 AM
We're not worthy of Baldy's attention.
Sniff.
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: bazilhoff on February 18, 2011, 07:37:21 PM

WestOzFJ, I could be in for that, depends on timing.

Regards

Bazil.  :good2:
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: Chromaxe on February 19, 2011, 08:26:40 PM
Ah, haven't been reading the board at all lately - and looked what I missed..

I'm there.... Glen - Melbourne
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: roverfj1200 on February 21, 2011, 10:37:43 PM
Quote from: Klavdy on January 16, 2011, 08:43:33 PM
Quote from: X-Ray on January 16, 2011, 07:10:33 PM
Wow, I've been slack! The FJ has really been sitting in the shed for months now, a meet up would be good though.

Hello To Klav, Richard and Harvey, haven't seen you guys for ages.

Hows it been Arnie?

Regards Ray Wise
   :good2:

'92 FJ1200


X-Ray!
Where's ya bin?

Wheres your wheelie bin...


Bin in jail but don't tell anyone.. :flag_of_truce:
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: The General on March 21, 2011, 02:03:37 PM
Same here. Sorry I didn`t get the chance to catch up with more at the Superbikes Phillip Island trip. (A bit over 3000klms) Wrapped in getting a ride on Arnie`s beast along the Great Ocean Road. (Many many thanks Arnie - and yeah finally got some of that King George Whiting at Apollo Bay). FJ1 now parked in Adelaide. Not sure if I`ll get time to take it through the next planned leg (Broome) this season, (Won`t then make the Perth Leg without getting caught in the Big Wet) so will probably settle for a Barossa tour (or two) in August, (or maybe Phillip Island in October) then a Tassie Trip in January.(-Where it will again sleep for a few months before Broome) -Only $78 to fly in & out of Launceston from Sunshine Coast. (Tuff decisions these :sarcastic:)Yeah I reckon Tassie is the go and if any fj foreigners want to join us in say March 2012  I`ll bring down FJ2.  Doug.
Quote from: Pominoz on December 09, 2010, 03:14:26 PM
buggrit, didn't even know there was an Aussie section on here, count me in for a rally.

Martin - Adelaide
:dash2:
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: Rickfit on April 15, 2011, 09:02:26 AM
Yeah I'd be in that march 2012 FJ west coast.
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: FJ12 on April 24, 2011, 05:59:44 AM
Okay, a few people seem to like the idea with a rally down here in Tassie, I am more than happy to organize things at this end, idea's for destination / trips, things to see, accomodation suggestions ect. The best time to have it would be Jan thru to March, I live in Burnie which is 30 min from where the boat comes in so would be a good base to start from. So what do you all think, lets get some names down and start getting this under way, the more the merrier.

Colin
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: waricle on April 24, 2011, 06:27:46 AM
Gooday Colin,
Tempting, VERY tempting!
I still have the FJ though I don't ride it as often as I should.
It would be a great ride, that's for sure.
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: The General on April 24, 2011, 01:42:24 PM
Quote from: FJ12 on April 24, 2011, 05:59:44 AM
Okay, a few people seem to like the idea with a rally down here in Tassie, I am more than happy to organize things at this end, idea's for destination / trips, things to see, accomodation suggestions ect. The best time to have it would be Jan thru to March, I live in Burnie which is 30 min from where the boat comes in so would be a good base to start from. So what do you all think, lets get some names down and start getting this under way, the more the merrier.

Colin
Count me in.  Some mates tell me Feb is best due to a variety of events & festivals. I`ll be there around early January. Got any suggestions for a storage area for my return at final formalised Rally date? Doug (popcorn)
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: FJ12 on April 25, 2011, 02:20:33 AM
Hi Doug, good to see someone is interested, I should be able to help out with a bit of storage at my place, what is it you were looking at storing.

Colin
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: The General on April 25, 2011, 02:39:22 AM
Quote from: FJ12 on April 25, 2011, 02:20:33 AM
Hi Doug, good to see someone is interested, I should be able to help out with a bit of storage at my place, what is it you were looking at storing.

Colin
Wish to leave No.1. FJ in storage early january. (Flying back to Adelaide to pick up my car & camper trailer for an East Coast wander to the Sunshine Coast) Will fly back to Launceston (Been told ya gotta say Lonseston not Lawnseston??- ) around finalised Rally date.  Doug
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: FJ12 on April 25, 2011, 02:49:12 AM
Yeah that's no problem at all Doug, you can leave the FJ in my garage if you wish and if you were to fly in or out of Burnie at any stage I could also pick you up as it is only 15 min away.

Colin
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: The General on April 25, 2011, 07:59:17 AM
Quote from: FJ12 on April 25, 2011, 02:49:12 AM
Yeah that's no problem at all Doug, you can leave the FJ in my garage if you wish and if you were to fly in or out of Burnie at any stage I could also pick you up as it is only 15 min away.

Colin
Fantastic, many thanks Colin. Incidently I noticed there`s a bike race in Evandale 25th feb, also Launceston has it`s festivale feb 1oth. No doubt there`s an event or two in March also. (Maybe closer to Burnie?) Email me your thoughts on a Venue. Anyone else got any considerations towards a consensus to define date and/or Venue parameters?. (ie.Can we get Bike freight at backload prices from Perth?.). Doug (popcorn)
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: Dazza57 on April 26, 2011, 01:48:47 AM
Quote from: FJ12 on October 30, 2010, 08:24:14 PM
How about we have a head count of all the Aussies here and maybe think about having our own FJ Rally sometime. I realise were probably going to be spread out all over the place, but the riders in each state could probably meet up, then head to central (yes I no Australia is a bloody big place) point for a rally. I don't Alice or someting like that, that can be worked out later, sounds like a pretty good idea to me and i'm in Tasmania !!  Even if something like this was planned for 2012 I think we should give it a go. If there is enough interest then we can work out the finer details later. So come on put your name down and let's see how many of us are out there and what we can organise.


1.   Colin Reeve,  Tasmania.

Darryl Taylor, Karratha, NW WA. Wouldn't be doing a trip east tho, but would be keen on a WA meet.
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: rossco on April 27, 2011, 01:15:54 AM
You listening Arnie .
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: rossco on April 27, 2011, 01:22:40 AM
Bet you got that photo I posted because back then
would not have been possible.Never keep in touch with the rest?
How are the turkeys ?   :-)

Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: Arnie on April 27, 2011, 09:18:11 AM
Do you realize that Tathra meeting was 10 years ago?  Time flies, huh?
Some, but many/most have gone their own ways.
Turkeys?  They're the ones that have changed bikes or stopped riding :-)
If you're asking about my feathered friends, they're gone too - at least for the time being.

Cheers,
Arnie




Quote from: rossco on April 27, 2011, 01:22:40 AM
Bet you got that photo I posted because back then
would not have been possible.Never keep in touch with the rest?
How are the turkeys ?   :-)


Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: megsy on May 11, 2011, 08:09:49 AM
Has this progressed any further,
being a self employed mug, holidays are a thing of the past.
Tassie would be off my list,
but a central, day trip ride & over night stay, I would consider.
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: FJ12 on May 12, 2011, 01:58:21 AM
Hi Megsey, no it hasn't progressed very far, I think I will give up on the idea due to lack of interest, self employed - so am I, that should enable you to at least take a week off and enjoy yourself, that's what I love most about being self employed - your the boss.
I was hoping the rally would be a bit more than a day trip, anyway.

Colin
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: imikie on May 16, 2011, 03:11:50 AM
yeah count me in,i"m in vic so can go pretty well east coast or tassie.a bit of warhing will b good though.ride safe boys :good2:
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: billwest on May 18, 2011, 06:14:20 PM
Visiting Brisbane at the moment, and having a good look at the hinterland (tin cage).  Nice riding country, compared to the west!
Off to Toowoomba for the day.

Bill.
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: Klavdy on May 18, 2011, 07:45:55 PM
BUMMER!
I'm not in Australia at the moment mate, else I would have caught up, lent you a bike for a ride.
Tell us next time you come over, yeah?
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: Harvy on May 18, 2011, 10:39:59 PM
Quote from: billwest on May 18, 2011, 06:14:20 PM
Visiting Brisbane at the moment, and having a good look at the hinterland (tin cage).  Nice riding country, compared to the west!
Off to Toowoomba for the day.

Bill.

How long are you over for Bill?



Harvy
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: billwest on May 19, 2011, 03:01:26 AM
Hey, thanks for the offer, Klavdy.

Toowoomba - rain and fog!  Mount Glorious was, well, glorious though.

We're off first thing on Saturday, Harvey.
Spending the day with the brother and family, taking the ferry from Lone Pine to the City in the afternoon, then a bit of a shopping expedition for SWMBO, aka the War Office.
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: Harvy on May 19, 2011, 03:28:14 AM
Quote from: billwest on May 19, 2011, 03:01:26 AM
Hey, thanks for the offer, Klavdy.

Toowoomba - rain and fog!  Mount Glorious was, well, glorious though.

We're off first thing on Saturday, Harvey.
Spending the day with the brother and family, taking the ferry from Lone Pine to the City in the afternoon, then a bit of a shopping expedition for SWMBO, aka the War Office.

Never mind Bill..... next time you are over this way give a shout.

Cheers
Harvy
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: Rampant_ant on May 28, 2011, 12:06:02 AM
Kev from brisbane
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: Seanextra on November 01, 2011, 04:23:43 AM
I missed this thread before !   Sean from Canungra here, great website this by far the friendliest bike forum ive joined and must say somthing about the type of people the FJs attract !

Hope we can get together in the near future to tells some lies and have a liquid refreshment or two.
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: flips on November 11, 2011, 03:03:53 PM
Hey guys.Jeff in Sydney here.March 2012 could be good for me depending on how busy it is at work :unknown:

Cheers :drinks:
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: fj11.5 on November 12, 2011, 06:29:48 PM
would of liked too ,maybe next time if its in tas . rod
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: FJ12 on November 13, 2011, 02:30:14 PM
Hi Rod, just found out you are having an op, let me know when you are home and would like a bit of FJ company and I will pop over and say hi, good luck and will talk to you soon.

Colin   (Burnie)
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: Brian on December 12, 2011, 02:01:46 PM
Quote from: Harvy on October 31, 2010, 06:18:55 PM
Quote from: roverfj1200 on October 31, 2010, 04:38:43 PM
1.   Colin Reeve,  Tasmania.
2.   Richard Bell   Queensland
3-Noel Langmead-Melb. Vic.'93
4.   Arnie                    Vic.





+1 depending on dates and location

Harvy     Sunshine Coast Qld

:hi:
+1 more Brian    Penrith Sydney ,looks like were all over the shop
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: The General on December 12, 2011, 09:16:08 PM
Hey Brian, - Go the next topic down to "Downunder Rally 2011"  as "Calling all Aussies" is a seperate Topic (Though it is where the Downumder Rally concept began)  But it sounds like you`ll be there  :yahoo:  along with some of your statesmen.  Doug
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: stokes on December 04, 2012, 10:21:52 AM
Quote from: Brian on December 12, 2011, 02:01:46 PM
Quote from: Harvy on October 31, 2010, 06:18:55 PM
Quote from: roverfj1200 on October 31, 2010, 04:38:43 PM
1.   Colin Reeve,  Tasmania.
2.   Richard Bell   Queensland
3-Noel Langmead-Melb. Vic.'93
4.   Arnie                    Vic.
5. David (stokes) Longman, Warwick. Queensland





+1 depending on dates and location

Harvy     Sunshine Coast Qld

:hi:
+1 more Brian    Penrith Sydney ,looks like were all over the shop
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: fj11.5 on December 05, 2012, 12:36:35 AM
Hey mate, any news on the tas rally , I'm keen  :good2:
Title: Re: Calling all Aussies
Post by: Bozo on January 09, 2013, 06:28:05 AM
Count me in, as with others date and destination will determine my trip.