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Manshed day in Nowra

Started by Troyskie, July 07, 2015, 10:48:29 PM

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ribbert

#15
July 12, 2015, 09:38:36 AM
Quote from: X-Ray on July 09, 2015, 08:07:49 PM
Quite right Harv, will have to see how the dates pan out.

If you are in Byron Bay for a few days Noel there may be a couple/few of us that would love a quick sprint down to say hello,  :good2:

That would be cool Ray, in fact it would be excellent.

My brother is going to an event up there and I was just going for the ride, stay the night and turn around and go home again.

However, it must have been the 30th of June when he loosely mentioned "next month". It turns out he's leaving 8 days from now (which I only found out tonight) and that is probably cutting it too fine for me on that sort of notice anyway.

I might just ride the first day or so with him, depends which way he's going. Then again, the only good roads North from here aren't suitable this time of the year so maybe I won't.

If I get a lucky break from work, I'll let you know.

Noel
"Tell a wise man something he doesn't know and he'll thank you, tell a fool something he doesn't know and he'll abuse you"

Troyskie

#16
July 17, 2015, 05:08:20 PM
Back in Australia fellas. Any questions on accom etc. let me know. I'm going to clean out the shed some so we can have some more room. I'm starting now as it might take a while :biggrin:.
Troy
1984 FJ1100 Ms Effie brand new :)
1984 FJ1100 Pearlie, stock as.
1985 FJ1100 Mr Effie 647,000K and still running hard.
1985 FJ1200 'Yummy' takes a licking & keeps on ticking
2013 Trumpy Tiger 800, let's do another lap of Oz

After all is said and done, more is said than done :)

The General

#17
July 17, 2015, 07:25:53 PM
Quote from: Troyskie on July 17, 2015, 05:08:20 PM
Back in Australia fellas. Any questions on accom etc. let me know. I'm going to clean out the shed some so we can have some more room. I'm starting now as it might take a while :biggrin:.
Troy
Good ta hear Troy. I`ve got on a beanie and an electric throw over rug by the telley at the moment, so will be hankering for the first summer ride I can tell ya.

Looks like I`ll have room for two more bikes on the trailer. Can pick up and drop off any bike between Sunshine Coast and Bermagui, (they don`t have ta be in running order!), along with their owners....just PM me.

Given Glenn Henry (http://www.glennhenrymotorcycles.com.au/) and Noel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxqaI_c9j_g) along with Pete and his mates (https://www.google.com.au/?gws_rd=ssl#q=thugs+get+lonely+too), are already planning to be there, it promises to be an enlightening campfire!
                                           :drinks:
`93 with downside up forks.
`78 XS11/1200 with a bit on the side.
Special edition Rocket Ship ZX14R Kwacka

Tony Mac

#18
July 20, 2015, 02:11:48 AM
Quote from: Tony Mac on July 09, 2015, 02:21:23 AM
G'day all, I might have to kill some staff here at the Bakery to make it to Nowra.
Although now that I've thought about it, if I killed them I'd have to do their work.
Perhaps I could Sweet Talk them  :praising: to sacrifice some of their leave around that time for my mental well being.
I'll have a real good think about it, so put me down as a maybe please.

Be Good
Macca

Things are looking up. :yahoo:
Staff are seeing things my way. :empathy:
I might even be able to bring some Pies for lunch on Saturday.
How big is your oven Troy?
'92 FJ1200
'80 Suzuki GSX 750ET Shirley (Gone to god )
'04 Yamaha XVS1100A Tom (Sold)

Roach

#19
July 20, 2015, 03:03:25 AM
Im in sounds like great weekend :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: Tony L

oldktmdude

#20
July 20, 2015, 04:58:11 AM
Quote from: Tony Mac on July 20, 2015, 02:11:48 AM


Things are looking up. :yahoo:
Staff are seeing things my way. :empathy:
I might even be able to bring some Pies for lunch on Saturday.
How big is your oven Troy?
Tony, give me a yell if you're passing past here on your way to Nowra. If you need a bed for the night let me know.
                                                                                                                                                                         Regards, Pete.  :drinks:
1985 FJ1100 x2 (1 sold)
2009 TDM 900
1980 Kawasaki Z1R Mk11 (sold and still regretting it)
1979 Kawasaki Z650 (sold)
1985 Suzuki GSXR 400 x2 (next project)
2001 KTM 520 exc (sold)
2004 GasGas Ec300
1981 Honda CB 900 F (sold)
1989 Kawasaki GPX 600 Adventure

ribbert

#21
July 20, 2015, 06:57:19 AM
Quote from: The General on July 17, 2015, 07:25:53 PM

...... and Noel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxqaI_c9j_g)
                                           :drinks:

Very good Doug.

I know what you're doing, keep chipping away, I think it's working. :biggrin:

Noel
"Tell a wise man something he doesn't know and he'll thank you, tell a fool something he doesn't know and he'll abuse you"

The General

#22
July 20, 2015, 04:14:06 PM
Quote from: ribbert on July 20, 2015, 06:57:19 AM
Quote from: The General on July 17, 2015, 07:25:53 PM

...... and Noel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxqaI_c9j_g)
                                           :drinks:

Very good Doug.

I know what you're doing, keep chipping away, I think it's working. :biggrin:

Noel
:rofl2:  :rofl2: (popcorn)
`93 with downside up forks.
`78 XS11/1200 with a bit on the side.
Special edition Rocket Ship ZX14R Kwacka

Troyskie

#23
July 22, 2015, 04:08:08 PM
Manshed experiments....
I've watched with interest a couple of threads here, plus some youtube vids, about 'home grown' electrolysis and nickel/zinc electroplating.
I've a rusty tank that could be salvaged if properly fixed up. I'm also optimistic enough to think it could work for me.
Anyone up for some mad-scientist shed fun on the Manshed day (some of the vids mention risk of explosion,...that would be extra cool!)?
Troyskie.
1984 FJ1100 Ms Effie brand new :)
1984 FJ1100 Pearlie, stock as.
1985 FJ1100 Mr Effie 647,000K and still running hard.
1985 FJ1200 'Yummy' takes a licking & keeps on ticking
2013 Trumpy Tiger 800, let's do another lap of Oz

After all is said and done, more is said than done :)

The General

#24
July 22, 2015, 06:33:36 PM
Quote from: Troyskie on July 22, 2015, 04:08:08 PM
Manshed experiments....
I've watched with interest a couple of threads here, plus some youtube vids, about 'home grown' electrolysis and nickel/zinc electroplating.
I've a rusty tank that could be salvaged if properly fixed up. I'm also optimistic enough to think it could work for me.
Anyone up for some mad-scientist shed fun on the Manshed day (some of the vids mention risk of explosion,...that would be extra cool!)?
Troyskie.
Mate, great idea and yep I`ve seen it work on tanks and using home kits on bolts & even springs to get that gold look. Not sure that the FJ crew I`ve met are mad scientists but 100% of them qualify for 50% of the title!
I`ve been working on a more permanent water pistol to be front mounted on the sidecar, but having a prob fitting the high pressure container (old gas bottle) and associated explosion risk. ....We can work on both projects at the same time!     .......extra, extra Cool!   (I`ll bring that spare 87 ambulance tank with me just in case yours ends up in orbit). :drinks:
`93 with downside up forks.
`78 XS11/1200 with a bit on the side.
Special edition Rocket Ship ZX14R Kwacka

ribbert

#25
July 25, 2015, 10:04:06 AM
Quote from: Troyskie on July 22, 2015, 04:08:08 PM

Manshed experiments....
Anyone up for some mad-scientist shed fun on the Manshed day (some of the vids mention risk of explosion,...that would be extra cool!)?
Troyskie.

Troy, this raises the bar for Manshed Day to a whole new level.



I'll watch from the street so there's someone to tell the police what happened. :biggrin:

Sounds like fun, I'm looking forward to it.

Noel
"Tell a wise man something he doesn't know and he'll thank you, tell a fool something he doesn't know and he'll abuse you"

Troyskie

#26
August 27, 2015, 03:32:35 PM
Dyno run....
I've a few us (me included) have booked for the Dyno run already. I'm going to try for a bulk discount.
Do we have any further takers?
Each test takes 20-30 min with print-out.
I'm thinking (yes I've been told to cut that out before) we should aim for a mid morning Saturday Dyno run & BBQ  :drinks: back at the shed to compare charts.
I'll drop into the Dyno mob this morning and see what I can arrange.
I'm also working on a little surprise.....
1984 FJ1100 Ms Effie brand new :)
1984 FJ1100 Pearlie, stock as.
1985 FJ1100 Mr Effie 647,000K and still running hard.
1985 FJ1200 'Yummy' takes a licking & keeps on ticking
2013 Trumpy Tiger 800, let's do another lap of Oz

After all is said and done, more is said than done :)

Urban_Legend

#27
August 27, 2015, 08:58:24 PM
Incas hoping to make it down for this event. However my work commitments have changed. I am sorry i am not going to be there. Sounds like it will be fun.

Mark
Mark
My Baby (Sparkles)
84 FJ1100/1200 motor
92 FJ 1200 - Project bike. Finished and sold.
84 FJ1100 - Project bike.

FJools

#28
August 28, 2015, 12:15:15 AM
I'm hoping I will be able to make and catch up with some of you guys. The dyno run sounds very tempting too so I would be up for that too hee how many horses have escaped.............
Still thinking of something..................

Troyskie

#29
August 30, 2015, 11:15:38 PM
Quote from: Urban_Legend on August 27, 2015, 08:58:24 PM
Incas hoping to make it down for this event. However my work commitments have changed. I am sorry i am not going to be there. Sounds like it will be fun.

Mark
Arrr, bugger mate. I'll have to wait till March then.
Troy
1984 FJ1100 Ms Effie brand new :)
1984 FJ1100 Pearlie, stock as.
1985 FJ1100 Mr Effie 647,000K and still running hard.
1985 FJ1200 'Yummy' takes a licking & keeps on ticking
2013 Trumpy Tiger 800, let's do another lap of Oz

After all is said and done, more is said than done :)
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