Mapleton Muster 2015

X-Ray · August 17, 2015, 06:11:21 AM

Ok everyone, its on again. The date has been set, weekend of 31st October. What for? The Mapleton Muster of course! Time is running away so it has been decided in a roundabout way that this years event will follow the previous 2 years gatherings, as they were fun, and if you weren't there, you missed it.

Date, 30 Oct-1st Nov.
Where-- Mapleton and its surroundings.
Why --- Because we can.

The previous years accommodation has been at Lilyponds, Mapleton http://www.lilyponds.com.au/ which is just a short 10 min meandering walk from the famous Mapleton Tavern on the hill, http://www.mapletontavern.com.au/ . The accommodation for those wishing to stay ranges from luxurious couples cabins which are very nice, to the basic Lodge, which I have been a guest at twice, ( I am cheap ). The Mapleton Tavern is a great place to relax after a days ride, great meals and they will stay open as long as you want, long after the regulars have gone home. Glenn and I were last to leave last year and somehow my forehead rammed into the half closed roller door on the way out, it was pretty hilarious even though it hurt like a bastard. The Lodge has rooms for approx $50.00, which if sharing the bunks works out to be $25.00 each for a nights stay, pretty good value. When I checked with Lilyponds last week they were pretty clear for bookings over the weekend of the 31st. Will check again tomorrow and update.

Richard and Harvy have previously plotted a nice run through the plateau at the back of the range, running through single lane roads past farms etc, very scenic and very easy to sit on silly speeds, where we ended up at Bellbirds Cafe at Kennilworth for a spot of lunch. A repeat could be in order, or a similar route would be great as well. http://www.bellbirdcreek.com/Bikes.html

The View café opposite the Tavern was a great spot for brekky but is now an Indian restaurant that`s closed till lunch, so this year our meet point for 8am ish Saturday is The Mary Cairncrosss Café near Melaney. http://my247.com.au/sunshine-coast/Mary-Cairncross-Scenic-Reserve-Cafe.21613"

Some fun from last year --

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AX0a5lVKk1E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NIlitjmok4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXReNwc1vII

Anyway, lets get this organised and lock it in,

Hoo Roo

X-Ray.

X-Ray · August 17, 2015, 09:37:55 PM

Checked with Lilyponds today and the Lodge is available on the 31st, (1 night stay) no problems. The "couples cabins" are also available but have a 2 night minimum stay, think that was the same last time as well.
If there is somewhere else that anyone else wants to suggest, please do, although this place is convenient,

Or even if this year its just a day ride, no probs either way.

Bones · August 18, 2015, 04:20:25 AM

Looking forward to it Ray,

probably just do the day ride at this stage, have to wait and see.

Horse · August 23, 2015, 02:48:38 PM

Dam sure I'M in,

I've just about finished the FJ ,as long as the carbs don't give me any more grief, think I'll pitch a tent over at Lillyponds for the night , I'm even cheeper ,got to do a road test for the Pillip Island run in October . Cheers. Horse.

X-Ray · August 23, 2015, 07:03:13 PM

Hey excellent Mark! Will have to talk about your carbs as I've recently stripped and rebuilt a set for the Project bike, but I think I may still have a slight float height error

Anyway, catch up soon, Hoo roo

Horse · August 24, 2015, 04:46:38 AM

Hey Xray, yeah it allways leaked a bit of fuel when it felt like it, that's why I ripped the buggers & shoved some of Randy's needles & seats in,(they were only sittin in the cupboard for nearly 2 years)

I can take it round the block, no worries, then next day when I warm it up it pisses all over the hot crossover on the zorst

I think this little guy might be behind it all

Had em off twice now & am getting the fair shits with it. I'm gonna break the carb to air box rubbers soon & I know they are going to be xpensive

But I still love polishin it

May have to talk to you or come over when I get her Regoed. markhorsey200@gmail.com

I guess yoose have all seen this jigger, I love it

X-Ray · August 24, 2015, 05:32:29 AM

Wha?? I've never seen that bike before, holy heck, let me know when you get it regoed.

Horse · August 25, 2015, 04:22:37 AM

Mate, really

?

That's not mine, I wish. If I had the money I'd order a frame kit 2nite.

No it's the brainchild of Raider motorsport, they call it an RY 1.1 value, Glad you asked, try $27,500

It was featured in Just Bikes magazine back in 2012 or 2013, it's something to do with a 1970's German tuner/designer by the name of Manfred Rau. www. raidermotorsport.com spose we should talk about this stuff elsewhere hey..

oh, this TRX850 is also interesting, seeing as you can buy an old one fairly cheep these days !!!

X-Ray · August 25, 2015, 08:03:51 AM

Heh Heh, think I had better lay off the wine before I read your posts, I get confooosed

Timbo-1 · August 25, 2015, 02:11:11 PM

Quote from: X-Ray on August 23, 2015, 07:03:13 PM
Hey excellent Mark! Will have to talk about your carbs as I've recently stripped and rebuilt a set for the Project bike, but I think I may still have a slight float height error

Anyway, catch up soon, Hoo roo

Hi Ray, buy or make yourself one of these....
https://www.rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=Tools%3AFLH
Set your carbs up on the bench real level and set to specs.
Worked a treat on the 36's I fitted to XS1100..
See you at the Muster...
Cheers Timbo...

X-Ray · August 25, 2015, 05:43:38 PM

Hey that's great Tim, haven't noticed that tool before. Going to make up one of those PVC carb stands I have seen on the web as well, makes it really easy to get the carbs stable and at the right angle.

See you at Mapleton.

X-Ray · August 27, 2015, 09:40:19 PM

Booked my favourite room at "The Lodge". Luxuriously appointed with twin bunks and small bedside table, aahhhhhhh.

Rates for the lodge are $50.00 a night if one staying, $60.00 if doing a twin share deal. http://www.lilyponds.com.au/accommodation.html

The General · August 28, 2015, 02:24:40 AM

Quote from: X-Ray on August 27, 2015, 09:40:19 PM
Booked my favourite room at "The Lodge". Luxuriously appointed with twin bunks and small bedside table, aahhhhhhh. Rates for the lodge are $50.00 a night if one staying, $60.00 if doing a twin share deal. http://www.lilyponds.com.au/accommodation.html

Mate, Just showed your post to Graeme (Heckle) that met you guys at Biggenden......he got so excited he just booked the two of us in to a similar 4 star (not) Lodge room.

(It`s gunna be a big night at that pub I can tell ya!)

X-Ray · August 28, 2015, 08:11:48 AM

Nice work General, should be a good day and night!

oz.fj · August 28, 2015, 04:16:40 PM

Quote from: The General on August 28, 2015, 02:24:40 AM
Quote from: X-Ray on August 27, 2015, 09:40:19 PM
Booked my favourite room at "The Lodge". Luxuriously appointed with twin bunks and small bedside table, aahhhhhhh. Rates for the lodge are $50.00 a night if one staying, $60.00 if doing a twin share deal. http://www.lilyponds.com.au/accommodation.html

Mate, Just showed your post to Graeme (Heckle) that met you guys at Biggenden.....

I wonder if Graeme will be on a FJ this time.....
Looking forward to the Muster. I think I will be a day tripper only

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