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Started by oldktmdude, September 22, 2017, 05:03:01 AM

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Sparky84

Quote from: oldktmdude on January 06, 2018, 05:29:16 AM
Alf and I are going to be staying at Musswellbrook on the Thursday night before the Rally.

Anywhere special in Muswellbrook Pete?

What's your route past Sydney?

Are you heading up the Putty to Muswellbrook?

Cheers
Alan
1984 FJ1100
1979 Kawasaki Z1300
1972 Honda CB750/4 K2

oldktmdude

Quote from: Sparky84 on January 06, 2018, 06:16:27 AM
Quote from: oldktmdude on January 06, 2018, 05:29:16 AM
Alf and I are going to be staying at Musswellbrook on the Thursday night before the Rally.

Anywhere special in Muswellbrook Pete?

What's your route past Sydney?

Are you heading up the Putty to Muswellbrook?

Cheers
Alan
G'day Alan, the route to Muswellbrook is undecided at this stage but it won't be via any major highways. Muswellbrook is only a suggestion at this point in time and it may change to somewhere that suits any southbound visitors' plans but we will certainly be riding to Mudgee via the Bylong Valley. Alf and I will have a beer and a discussion about it this Thirstday and let you know.
   Regards, Pete. 
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

oz.fj

Hey Pete
Danielle and I are thinking of staying at Walcha on Thursday night. Then down Thunderbolts Way to Muswellbrook Friday morning.
Hopefully we can meet up for a ride through the valley.

Darran

89 FJ 1200 Shiny Black
89 FJ 1200 x 3 Red White Silver
92 XR 250
Life is pretty straight without twisties

oldktmdude

Quote from: oz.fj on January 10, 2018, 01:50:31 AM
Hey Pete
Danielle and I are thinking of staying at Walcha on Thursday night. Then down Thunderbolts Way to Muswellbrook Friday morning.
Hopefully we can meet up for a ride through the valley.

Darran


Sounds great Darran. It's only a couple of hours up to Mudgee from Muswellbrook so we can hang around until you turn up. Looking forward to seeing you and Danielle again. Have you got my phone number if not I'll send it to you via PM.
   Regards, Pete.
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

Urban_Legend

Hi

At this stage, I wont be far behind you Darren. I was supposed to be doing a tour of Victoria in the week before the rally, but that has had to be put on hold for the time being.
Now my plan is to leave Grafton early on the Friday morning and head towards Musslebrook, then up through the Bylong Valley. I havent decided which way I will get down the coast yet. I was thinking down the New Engalnd Highway. But open to suggestions.

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

Sparky84

Quote from: oldktmdude on January 06, 2018, 02:46:42 PM
but we will certainly be riding to Mudgee via the Bylong Valley.

Are you travelling along, Bylong Valley Way all the way to Rylstone?, I think that's ok

But I've heard from a mate that goes pig and goat shooting out Bylong Valley way on a few properties and he says that some of the roads are pretty chopped up by the amount of trucks around, I'll try and find out more an exactly which roads

Cheers Alan
1984 FJ1100
1979 Kawasaki Z1300
1972 Honda CB750/4 K2

Harvy

Guys.....also in Mudgee is the Wanderlight Motel (Best Western) which was pretty reasonable when Graham and I stayed on the way back from one of the rallys some years back. And right next door to the motel is the Court Hotel which is owned by a biking family and is also worth a visit if you feel thirsty.
We met the owners one afternoon after riding the Bylong in both directions just for the hell of it..... we had pulled up on the side of the road, considering riding the highway again when the pub owners pulled up and invited us to the pub....TOP people.
And as suggested, SOFALA is a must see. Another great pub too. This was us parked up next door to the Sofala pub back in 2009.



Cheers
Harvy
FJZ1 1200 - It'll do me just fine.
Timing has much to do with the success of a rain dance.

oldktmdude

Quote from: oldktmdude on January 06, 2018, 02:46:42 PM
Quote from: Sparky84 on January 06, 2018, 06:16:27 AM
Quote from: oldktmdude on January 06, 2018, 05:29:16 AM
Alf and I are going to be staying at Musswellbrook on the Thursday night before the Rally.

Anywhere special in Muswellbrook Pete?

What's your route past Sydney?

Are you heading up the Putty to Muswellbrook?

Cheers
Alan
G'day Alan, the route to Muswellbrook is undecided at this stage but it won't be via any major highways. Muswellbrook is only a suggestion at this point in time and it may change to somewhere that suits any southbound visitors' plans but we will certainly be riding to Mudgee via the Bylong Valley. Alf and I will have a beer and a discussion about it this Thirstday and let you know.
   Regards, Pete. 
After an executive meeting last night, Alf and I have decided to stay at the East Gresford pub on the Thursday night before the Rally. We've stayed there a few times previously and is a great place. From there, it's only a short ride up to Musswelbrook to meet up with Darran, Danielle and who ever else they may be riding with.
   We will ride to East Gresford via Goulburn, Oberon, Bell Line of Roads and the Putty Road. There will be others riding with us, not sure who or how many at this stage but Troy has expressed an interest in doing so. Any others that are interested please let me know and we'll get a plan sorted.
   Regards, Pete. :good2:
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

Troyskie

Yep, I've still got my hand up to go with Pete & Alf & will book accom today.

All the parts I think I need are arranged to get Yummy rally ready.

She won't be pretty, but at least I think she will be ready. Effie is on standby.
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
After all is said and done, more is said than done :)
2013 Trumpy Tiger 800, let's do a lap of Oz

fj-f3a

My situation has changed and there is now every possibility that I will be able to attend the rally.

The best plan of action for myself would be to leave home early on the Friday morning and possibly meet with Pete and Alf at Singleton on their way from East Gresford to Muswellbrook. Just a thought.

Will the stay in Mudgee be for the one night only or should I book for two nights. Does the rally finish on the Saturday evening.

Alan from Woronora Heights does not live too far from myself. Maybe we could make arrangements to ride up together.

Looking forward to meeting you all.

Gavin

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oldktmdude

Quote from: fj-f3a on January 11, 2018, 06:34:05 PM
My situation has changed and there is now every possibility that I will be able to attend the rally.

The best plan of action for myself would be to leave home early on the Friday morning and possibly meet with Pete and Alf at Singleton on their way from East Gresford to Muswellbrook. Just a thought.

Will the stay in Mudgee be for the one night only or should I book for two nights. Does the rally finish on the Saturday evening.

Alan from Woronora Heights does not live too far from myself. Maybe we could make arrangements to ride up together.

Looking forward to meeting you all.

Gavin


G'day Gavin, you are more than welcome to join us at Singleton if you like. We know Alan and he is also welcome. We won't be heading through Singleton early so you should have plenty of time to meet up with us. You need to book a room in Mudgee for 2 nights, Friday 9th and Saturday 10th.
Ride home Sunday. Great that you can get to the Rally.
  Regards, Pete.
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

Diesel Dave

Hey pete will meet up with you guys on thursday at kurragong.looking fwd to the rally .

Troyskie

Righto chaps, confirmed booking at The Beatty Hotel, East Gresford, Thursday 8th for 7 people (one double and 3 twins, $35 per head). Potential riders for this are Pete, Alf, Johno, Sarah, Alan, Grahame & me. From here we can meet up with Darren & Danielle at Muswellbrook on Friday.

Al, I've decided for you  :yes: :blum1: :mocking:

I've booked at the Orient in Mudgee as part of Doug's group booking. As of right now they have left is 1 double, 1 twin (double and single beds), and one with 4 singles (or 4 singles, I'm not sure). I booked with Emma, she seemed to know what was going on.

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
After all is said and done, more is said than done :)
2013 Trumpy Tiger 800, let's do a lap of Oz

oldktmdude

Quote from: Troyskie on January 11, 2018, 08:54:17 PM
Righto chaps, confirmed booking at The Beatty Hotel, East Gresford, Thursday 8th for 7 people (one double and 3 twins, $35 per head). Potential riders for this are Pete, Alf, Johno, Sarah, Alan, Grahame & me. From here we can meet up with Darren & Danielle at Muswellbrook on Friday.
Troyskie
You have forgotten Diesel Dave! How could you forget a big, likeable bloke like Dave?
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

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
After all is said and done, more is said than done :)
2013 Trumpy Tiger 800, let's do a lap of Oz