Mapleton Muster

[oz.fj]

 Well I did it.
Managed to fit 6 days work into 5.
So I guess that means I'm  free tomorrow 
Meet y'all for breakfast 

Darran

[X-Ray]

Where is everyone lol. I got here at 2.00pm, checked into my stately room at The Lodge, and have a nice middle age lady keeping me company in the Logde kitchen,   

Oh I did have to sprint back into Nambour to find some shoe goo or contact cement to fix up the soles on my boots, damn things!

I'm hungry when's brekky??

[stua1959]

I am so jealous that I cant make it. It looks like it will be a great weekend but I have more important things to do - like doing a gazillion laps around Lakeside on Sunday !!
About 18 months ago when I had my VFR800, I mentioned to my wife that I would like to do a trackday so she went and bought me a gift cert last Xmas not knowing that an FJ is more suited to touring duties. I am a little nervous but it will be a great chance to practice some of the things I wouldnt want to try on the road . So I will be spending tomorrow doing some final prep and packing my spare pair of jocks. Thanks to Harvy, the carbs are synched and the fork seals are almost not leaking at all.
I will let you know how it goes and hopefully have some pics.
Have a good weekend and will try to catch up at the next mens shed

[The General]

Wow! What a great ride we had today. Can`t wait to see the pics etc.
Here`s a taste:

[Bones]

What a day Started out eating bacon and eggs while looking at the view below from the mountain top, then it was time to mount up and head off. Harvey led the ride, and took us on some of the twistiest roads I think I've been on, some corners so tight I nearly tied myself in a knot a few times, plus trying to keep up with the mad bastards in front had Chris gripping me extra hard a few times, great fun.

Lunch time venue was great, had a million dollar view of the glasshouse mountains and good food to boot. Couldn't find a room on the coast, either booked out or too expensive, so rode home. It was a big day, 510 km and nearly 12 hrs but a lot of fun. Thanks to all involved.

                                                    Tony.

[roverfj1200]

Some Piccies







Great company, great area and a great ride. Lets not leave it to long for the next

Cheers.

[X-Ray]

I'm ready to go again, what a great couple of days. "Lilyponds Lodge" was basic, but comfortable, (price was excellent), and was within easy walking distance of Mapleton Tavern, which was where we deposited many dollars Fri/Sat night,

Fridays rollup was me, Richard, and the FJR crew, Timbo, Harold,  Fay and Sharon. Harold is a story teller par excellence, got better as the night went on, lol.
Saturday morning brekky at the Mountain View cafe was great, waiting for us there was The General, Harv and Darran, ( I heard some strange whistles from the balcony as I rode past), and then Paul, Tony and Chris joined us soon after. The ride that we went on after brekky was unreal, General gave us a printed map of the proposed ride, Harvy took a couple of side roads on the way that were just superb, leading us past Conondale to the Bellbird Cafe at Kennilworth for a rest break. We then turned around, and rode back to Maleny where we had lunch with a million dollar view at Tranquil Park, really nice. After lunch, Harv, Darran, The General, Paul, Tony and Chris headed off home while the "Lillyponds Crew" went back back for some R&R before Saturday nights visit to the Tavern again.

Another nice meal, plenty of drinks and before the place closed at around 10.00pm? a few people including a 13 yo girl walked in and she jumped on the piano in the corner and belted out 3 tunes, very good playing, slightly clinical but the feeling for the keys will come with age.  A few wines back at "The Lodge" followed, sort of early night then we packed up and headed home around 7.45am, arrived back at 9.30am, 525kms.

Top weekend, thanks everyone    Will put up some piccies later.   Nice pics Richard!.

[X-Ray]

Richard has sent through to my email a copy of his GPS file which shows where we went on Saturday.  I found a free online program called GPSVisualizer, just upload the muster.gpx file and then you can view it in several formats. I found Google Earth was the best, fantastic to see where we went in great detail. If you would like the muster.gpx file let me know and I'll email it to you, (can't see everyones email address). 

[Timbo-1]

Richard has sent through to my email a copy of his GPS file which shows where we went on Saturday.  I found a free online program called GPSVisualizer, just upload the muster.gpx file and then you can view it in several formats. I found Google Earth was the best, fantastic to see where we went in great detail. If you would like the muster.gpx file let me know and I'll email it to you, (can't see everyones email address). 

Thanks Ray, timbo-1@hotmail.com.
Had a great weekend and Harold Sharon myself and Fay home safe yesterday. 
Will post up some photos soon, and thanks again for a great weekend Got rid of of the whiskers off my new PR2's in no time  . Sure beats our crap straight roads up here. 
Cheers.

[oldktmdude]

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   What's wrong with you Queenslanders, didn't you get supplied with any red and white FJ's. Looks like all the best models came down south to NSW.
It's a shame I live so far away, otherwise I'd add a bit of class to your bike photo shots.      Pete.

[roverfj1200]

What's wrong with you Queenslanders, didn't you get supplied with any red and white FJ's. Looks like all the best models came down south to NSW.
It's a shame I live so far away, otherwise I'd add a bit of class to your bike photo shots.      Pete.
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If your throwing one out I will have it....

[Bones]

What's wrong with you Queenslanders, didn't you get supplied with any red and white FJ's. Looks like all the best models came down south to NSW.
It's a shame I live so far away, otherwise I'd add a bit of class to your bike photo shots.      Pete.
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We do have a red and white amongst us up here, although it probably feels black and blue, been thrown down the road a few times, not a pretty sight.

As for class.... any more and we'll be riding around in suits and ties. 

                                                         Tony.

[baldy3853]

  Sorry guys had to work grrrrrrr  what an absolute p##k of a weekend had ring side seats to several all in brawls at a couple of stations after face book parties were shut down!!
One funny thing tho was watching this young (use the term loosely) lady was throwing punches like a thrashing machine and not missing any of them, gave this guy a huge flogging so bad 3 young guys had to drag her off  !!
Ray send it to me I'll have a look glad everyone had a great day
Baldy

[Bones]

I've put a video together of the Mapleton Muster on Youtube. It's in 2 parts because of the 15 min limit on videos.
pain in the arse as i didn't want to shorten it any more, but anyway enjoy....

                                                        Tony.

Mapleton Muster

mapleton muster

[The General]

Mate I sure did (enjoy)! Luv ta see the full version. (I think everybody opted not to lean too hard on that gritty, sudden left hander that saw most touch or cross the yellow). Fabulous country. Luv to see that run of twisties into or out of Pete`s Bellbird Creek Café.
...Nice, not to have ta wait too long for the Replicas ta catch up too!...really was a great day. Many thanks!