Australian FJ Rally 9th March 2013

[roverfj1200]

Rang the motel tonight, booked a table for 6 people & set aside 3 rib eyes for Friday night,
table for Myself, the General +1, a mate +1 & one spare seat 1st in best dressed,

Friday is open to the public in the Restaurant, so its book yah own or miss out & eat in town, so be early & ring if ya joining us 

Water fall way is open & only closed when the water fall went over the road,
the New England Highway Via Tamworth & Armidale to Belingen, is the Waterfall Way.

I will have the spare seat if it is still there...

Cheers

[megsy]

Rover its all yours,

Not sure if the Ebor falls are open??? as they are looking for a body at the moment, which will also mean there will be a bit of police traffic about.
A 37 year old slipped off yesterday & is still missing, the Police have set up a command post at Ebor Falls.

[X-Ray]

Xray disappointed u didn't do the forks, glad u got everything else done! Now how about running over the FJR for me only got a chance to service it on Sunday at Brett's so needs a good clean

I didn't do the chain/sprockets either Lord Baldy, that and the forks will be for another time. Which I just ran completely out of. Oh well, gives me an excuse to get back in the shed after we are back and play with the FJ some more. Still haven't been for a proper test ride, that will be on Wednesday,  I like living dangerously eh?

Just had the FJ1200 sales brochures I ordered turn up, man they are mint. I'll see if theres a way I can pack them in my luggage without crushing them to bring down on the weekend.

Hoo Roo

[FJ12]

Hi guy's, real sorry I won't be there but hope you all have a fantastic rally and a safe one. Hopefully I will make the next. Ride safe and enjoy.

Colin

[ribbert]

I'm REALLY disappointed I won't be there, but they do say you should never meet your hero's.

I'll console myself with a ride up the Barry Way to Jindabyne then along the Murray in a few weeks.
This may well take me to or close to next years secret Rally location??

Anyway, have a great time one and all. I'm sure there will be plenty of write ups and pictures.

If Doug hits the turps and breaks into song can we please have a warning at the start of the video.

Noel

[oldktmdude]

I'm REALLY disappointed I won't be there, but they do say you should never meet your hero's.

I'll console myself with a ride up the Barry Way to Jindabyne then along the Murray in a few weeks.
This may well take me to or close to next years secret Rally location??

Anyway, have a great time one and all. I'm sure there will be plenty of write ups and pictures.

If Doug hits the turps and breaks into song can we please have a warning at the start of the video.

Noel

Noel, our local bike club has organised an overnight ride to the Snowy's on the 23rd of this month, let me know when your going and we may be able to meet up somewhere.   regards, Pete.

[The General]

Bit of a mud map for ya`s to copy.
(Bellingen Shire Council providing road report prior)



Rough Agenda for Saturday Morn after Brekky at  Bellingen Valley Lodge:-

8.15am     FJ Photoshoot (In year order). Also might pay ta pick your lunch order from Baldy`s menu. (Will be phoned ahead to tha Cook)
                Leave (full tank?) 9.01 AM.

9.30am     Canope Cafe Forest Skywalk. Pics etc

9.50am     Heart of Dorrigo. Bike Museum, Blacksmith, Dangar Falls. (subjective)

10.45am   Spectacular Ebor Waterfalls.
                Fantastic Mountain twisties.

12.00am   Lunch/Museum & Russel Crowe.

2.30PM     Big Dog Glenreagh wee pic stop. Fuel check?

                Coffs Harbour South, then Bellingen drinkies. 3.30 ish

[X-Ray]

Looks good General. 

Errrrrr, I shudder to think what sort of goodies we will be tempted with on Baldys Menu, lol!!!!!!!!   

[baldy3853]

Looks good General. 

Errrrrr, I shudder to think what sort of goodies we will be tempted with on Baldys Menu, lol!!!!!!!!   

Will be a very easy order "dogs eyes" for lunch 

[oz.fj]

Looks good General. 

Errrrrr, I shudder to think what sort of goodies we will be tempted with on Baldys Menu, lol!!!!!!!!   

Will be a very easy order "dogs eyes" for lunch 

So long as you've got a bit of dead horse to go with that .
Sounds good
Darran

[Timbo-1]

All the best for a great weekend to all attending... .  Ride safe and would love to have made it..
Please pass on my last years award to a deserving receipant,  thanks Doug, and have a couple for me,
Cheers Timbo

[X-Ray]

Bugger , shame you won't be there Timbo, would be good to catch up.

Just went for a test ride to fuel up, man if they reckon that Maxima Synthetic Chain Guard lube doesn't fling off, I've got news for them! Have to clean the back wheel/tyre/swingarm etc now, what a mess.
Have a small noise coming from around the cylinder head, I have an idea is an exhaust tick from where I decided I didn't need to replace the gaskets. Pffft, dickhead! I've got them sitting there ready to go in, oh well, as soon as it all cools down I'll do them one at a time tonight.                    Should fix it.

[X-Ray]

** Update, ticking sound gone now, 

[The General]

Bit of a mud map for ya`s to copy.
(Bellingen Shire Council providing road report prior)



Rough Agenda for Saturday Morn after Brekky at  Bellingen Valley Lodge:-

8.15am     FJ Photoshoot (In year order). Also might pay ta pick your lunch order from Baldy`s menu. (Will be phoned ahead to tha Cook)
                Leave (full tank?) 9.01 AM.

9.30am     Canope Cafe Forest Skywalk. Pics etc

9.50am     Heart of Dorrigo. Bike Museum, Blacksmith, Dangar Falls. (subjective)

10.45am   Spectacular Ebor Waterfalls.
                Fantastic Mountain twisties.

12.00am   Lunch/Museum & Russel Crowe.

2.30PM     Big Dog Glenreagh wee pic stop. Fuel check?

                Coffs Harbour South, then Bellingen drinkies. 3.30 ish

Update..following some tuff negotiation we have a new lunch venue without early orders required. The Big Dog Pub is offering BIG Dog Hamburgers and more at great prices. (Like Barra or Rump Steak, Chips & salad for $13-got Dogs eyes too!)  Change arrival time there (Glenreagh) to 1.00 PM. 

[megsy]

will call into the Ebor Falls on the way past, as they still haven't found the missing bloke so they may be closed?

We now have 7 at the table for Friday night Dinner at  the Motel, 

the Motel is a coupla k's from town, it is walkable but its on the road, no path or lights.
I wouldn't attempt it crissed as a picket,  there is a Taxi, but this is only a small town,
the usual go is byo drinks in the car park for a dribble session, then
some order Pizza delivery, some take the hike to town & pub it, & others like me (lazy/fat/to p*ssed to walk) eat in the restuarant,
it is at restuarant prices tho, but is "in the past" top food.

I would advise if doing the restuarant thing to let them know & book "soon",
let them know if you want to join the table booked 

One other minor thing is, in the past there is no high oct unleaded petrol around Belingen,Dorrigo etc only tractor fuel & basic unleaded,

2 more sleeps