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2019 Australian FJ Rally March 8th & 9th

Started by oz.fj, April 13, 2018, 06:37:10 PM

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Sparky84

Quote from: oldktmdude on February 19, 2019, 04:56:56 AM
Quote from: fj-f3a on February 18, 2019, 07:23:32 PM
G'day Pete

I was planing a route for Al and myself via Richmond, Wisemans Ferry, George Downs Dr to Broke, then Singleton.

According to Base Camp, this should take about 4.5 hrs

Mudgee to Singleton, about 3 hrs

Not sure on these figures but, at this stage, we should contemplate meeting at Singleton.

I believe we have some fellow FJ'ers from the Central Coast.

Maybe they could plan to meet Al and I somewhere along George Downs Dr.

Open to suggestions.

Gavin

   G'day Gavin, it would be great if you and Al could join us at Singleton. Not too sure what our ETA is, it depends on what time we can get away from Mudgee. We will have a couple of Tasmanians with us, they may take some prodding to get them moving once they settle in for the great breakfast we have got planned for them. The best plan maybe to call you on the Wednesday night and plan from there. It might be a better idea if you call us as the beer at the Oriental Hotel is pretty good!   
   Looking forward to catching up with everybody. Not long now!
   Regards, Pete.

G'day Pete

Poor Tassie Devils, they don't quite know what they've got themselves into.

Is this the breakfast you were thinking of...


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

oldktmdude

   5.30am is a bit early for beer mate. I usually wait until 6am. I suppose it all depends on which time zone you are in at the time.
   Usually, if I'm drinking beer at 5.30 am, it means I haven't stopped drinking from the previous night. Thankfully those days are long gone.
   We should try to catch up for a coffee in Singleton on Thursday morning. Bike's ready to go and I'm getting exited!
   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

Sparky84

Just think you are in NZ, 2hrs ahead at present.

Yes, those days have gone, along with driving to work the next morning.
There's a Bakery in the main drag.



I'm no where near ready.
1984 FJ1100
1979 Kawasaki Z1300
1972 Honda CB750/4 K2

Millietant

That looks like a nice KR Parker further down the street - love those little 2 strokes !
Dean

'89 FJ 1200 3CV - owned from new.
'89 FJ 1200 3CV - no engine, tank, seat....parts bike for the future.
'88 FJ 1200 3CV - complete runner 2024 resto project
'88 FJ 1200 3CV - became a race bike, no longer with us.
'86 FJ 1200 1TX - sold to my boss to finance the '89 3CV I still own.

Sparky84

Quote from: Millietant on February 20, 2019, 06:09:46 AM
That looks like a nice KR Parker further down the street - love those little 2 strokes !

Well spotted, and here's the rest of the smokers.

They are all good except when behind them :wacko3:


1984 FJ1100
1979 Kawasaki Z1300
1972 Honda CB750/4 K2

Troyskie

Where's Jools? I believe he's into his RD350's
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

Millietant

It's great to see them out being used like that. I think my favourite would be the RD 400 (even though the 500 would be more "desirable"), but all of them would be hugely welcome in my garage.

Personally, I think I'd prefer to be riding behind them than in front of them though  :good2:
Dean

'89 FJ 1200 3CV - owned from new.
'89 FJ 1200 3CV - no engine, tank, seat....parts bike for the future.
'88 FJ 1200 3CV - complete runner 2024 resto project
'88 FJ 1200 3CV - became a race bike, no longer with us.
'86 FJ 1200 1TX - sold to my boss to finance the '89 3CV I still own.

Sparky84

Quote from: Millietant on February 21, 2019, 02:48:43 AM
It's great to see them out being used like that. I think my favourite would be the RD 400 (even though the 500 would be more "desirable"), but all of them would be hugely welcome in my garage.

Personally, I think I'd prefer to be riding behind them than in front of them though  :good2:
I was at the back most of the way.
The blue RD250 seized on the way up just out of Muswellbrook and stayed on the trailer for the rest of the weekend
1984 FJ1100
1979 Kawasaki Z1300
1972 Honda CB750/4 K2

Paul.1478

I know this is not the 2 stroke form but I LOVE 2 strokes. I have a 400 that a few months ago I had completely built.
stage 2 porting, heads done, new crank good to 10K RPM, new power dynamo, 34MM flat slide carbs, pipes ect. 62HP rear wheel on the dyno.
I love to jump off it and get directly on the to FJ or the other way around.
2006 GL1800
2009 KLR650
1976 RD400
1993 FJ 1200 ABS

ribbert

Quote from: Paul.1478 on February 21, 2019, 06:24:36 AM

I know this is not the 2 stroke form but I LOVE 2 strokes........


There are two things that get folks around here diving for the keyboard, oil threads and any excuse to talk about 2 strokes, RD's in particular. I seem to recall we have quite a lot of them here.

62HP at the wheel is a very respectable amount of power for a light bike like that, it must go like a cut cat. The "Widow Maker" Kawasaki 750 triples only made a bit over 70 (and only claimed 74)

Your bike sounds like it would be a lot of fun to ride Paul. There is no other feeling like ringing the neck out of a fast 2-stroke and using all of the gearbox. I'm getting goose bumps just thinking about 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"

krusty

Hi guys. Looks like I'll make it to the rally - just. I'm part way through a bathroom reno and on Thursday I fly to Perth for a week due to a family bereavement. I'll be back on the 7th. Not much time so I'll need to extract the digit to make sure I'm ready to go as soon as I get back.
91 FJ1200
84 FJ1100 x 2
85 FJ1100
89 GL1500
76 CB750F1
72 CB350F
63 C92 x 2
59 C76
62 C100
63 C100
60 Colleda 250TA x 3
63 Suzuki MD50
77 DT125E
77 DT175E x 2
79 DT250F

Troyskie

You have PLENTY of time to get ready (if you start now, which it looks like you have).

I, however, will be on the other side of the planet learning all about plumbing (poo goes down right?).

A bathroom renovation is sure to fuck up your trip to Sand Groper Land and the Home of the Americas Cup, let alone a FJ rally.
Get a 'grip'  :rofl2: and make sure you make the trip just a few k's north. It won't get any closer (trust me now  :blush:).
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

Sparky84

6 days to go !

and less til 'Gentlemen Start Your Engines'

:Facepalm:

I think I better go for a quick run
1984 FJ1100
1979 Kawasaki Z1300
1972 Honda CB750/4 K2

krusty

I have my accommodation booked. I fly in from Perth 6.30 Thursday morning and will depart from home as soon as I can. I'll ride independently via Buckets Way and Thunderbolts Way to the Oxley as I have no idea of timing until I'm on a train heading to Newcastle. Hopefully I'll be leaving home by lunchtime. Still haven't packed my Givi.
91 FJ1200
84 FJ1100 x 2
85 FJ1100
89 GL1500
76 CB750F1
72 CB350F
63 C92 x 2
59 C76
62 C100
63 C100
60 Colleda 250TA x 3
63 Suzuki MD50
77 DT125E
77 DT175E x 2
79 DT250F

Sparky84

Quote from: krusty on March 02, 2019, 10:57:31 PM
I have my accommodation booked. I fly in from Perth 6.30 Thursday morning and will depart from home as soon as I can. I'll ride independently via Buckets Way and Thunderbolts Way to the Oxley as I have no idea of timing until I'm on a train heading to Newcastle. Hopefully I'll be leaving home by lunchtime. Still haven't packed my Givi.

Great to hear Krusty,
Well there will be a bunch of us at Gloucester Thursday night, Roundabout Inn I believe.
Then Friday will be departing up Thunderbolts Way.

Bit of a shorter run for Thursday, seeing you'll be coming from Perth... on the same day.

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