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    Ride Report - Brisbane (Aus) New Year's Ride

    This is a copy/paste of the end of the ride thread in the GS Meeting place but I figured I should stick it here so those not local to me will know about it too

    Turned out to just be the three of us today, the fella from the GS Twins site had to pull out so it was just Macca, Mark, and me.

    Macca rode the Gixxer as he hasn't got his Qld rego plate on the Kat yet and Mark was on his very nice GS1000.

    Thanks for coming along fellas, that was a great day's riding!

    I was a bit slack with photos and people kept parking between the bikes at Samford every time I went to get a start shot, but trust me it was a great day with great weather. Lots of blue sky with enough cloud cover to keep it from getting too hot.

    Nothing ground breaking on the route we took, but it was a bunch of fun nonetheless.

    We started at Samford, went the fun way to Dayboro via Mailman's Track/Bygotts' Rd, Bunya Rd, Clear Mountain Rd and then the usual little detours like Kriesch Rd and Kobble Creek Rd into Dayboro. Much more fun than the highway.

    We pulled up briefly in Dayboro to stretch legs and Macca's back:



    We continued on over Mt Mee with a fun little detour via Ocean View Rd (thanks for remembering it Macca, I forgot!) and pulled into the rest area up the top for another leg stretch and a couple of pic's as well as a chat with some Ulysses fellas.







    Then it was off to Woodford for a toasted sandwich or pie or whatever. Not too many bikes around as it was a Thursday but still a few cruising past here and there.



    Macca had to bail out at Woodford, so Mark and I continued on via the usual roads to Maleny and we successfully got rounded up by a fella on a chook chaser who obviously knows that road really well! I couldn't believe how hard he was pushing with knobbies on... when I let him by that rear tyre was squirming all over the shop! Hopefully I have some of that on video...

    Anyway, we continued on to the Bellbird Cafe near Kenilworth and pulled in for a quick drink before heading up to the Obi Obi Rd for some more fun and then instead of going through the painful Montville circus, Mark took us down to Palmwoods via a very fun little detour there.

    We pulled into the Palmwoods pub for a cleansing ale before continuing on to Landsborough where on the way I got rounded up by a Nissan Patrol I think it was... that guy obviously knew the road but he could drive it as well!

    Mark and I parted ways at Landsborough and even though I intended to take a different way home I completely missed the turn off and ended up taking the usual route through Maleny and back through Woodford and over Mt Mee etc.

    I had to pull in to the rest stop near Dayboro to get some circulation into my butt as it was crying enough by then so I snapped a couple more shots to show the awesome weather (and the 450 of course... haha):







    Then it was off home and only a short detour via Bunya Rd for me.

    Once again thanks for coming guys, that was a real blast for the New Year!

    Hopefully we can get some good numbers again for next time and get it on a weekend again.

    I've got almost 30GB of video to edit now so will have some up late this week or early next week. My camera turned itself off several times so I'm not sure how much I missed, but at least I think I've figured out why it's happening as it's not the first time.
    1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
    1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020

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    #2
    Sounds like an awesome ride there! You have no idea how jealous I am of your weather down there, I haven't gotten a ride in nearly 3 months . Although that's as much my fault for slacking off and not finding time to wrench as it is the weathers'.

    Your 450 is looking smart as ever, and you'd never tell about your mishap from the pics at least. Looking forward to seeing the videos when you get them edited!

    What a brilliant way to bring in the New Year.
    Cheers mate.

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      #3
      Hi,

      I like the "scrambler" pipes on your 450. They do look sharp. Thanks for sharing your ride with us.


      Thank you for your indulgence,

      BassCliff

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        #4
        Alright Pete, it's damn near 1pm on Friday...what's taking you so long to post a video?

        Great pictures and it sounds like a fun day. Thank you for showing them.
        Last edited by cowboyup3371; 01-03-2013, 10:58 PM. Reason: Wrong time zone
        Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

        1981 GS550T - My First
        1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
        2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

        Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
        Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
        and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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          #5
          Cheers guys, it was definitely a good day out! And thanks for the compliments on the bike too, still gotta touch up the scratch on the front guard and get the handguards replaced (left one is bent/scratched) but she still looks good from a distance

          Cliff, all compliments to Tranzac there, he does excellent exhaust work!

          Sorry Scott, haven't started editing the video yet... took ages to copy off the camera last night and I imported them into Windows Movie Maker earlier today, so hopefully I can start the editing tomorrow... I really need a PC upgrade

          I will be sure to link to the edited videos once they're up on the 'tube
          1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
          1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020

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          450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh

          Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11

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            #6
            Video time!

            Got the first three short ones uploaded:

            http://youtu.be/bs3_KQ3_dr0

            http://youtu.be/Ma0IWId1F2c

            http://youtu.be/yZNej7iNwsw

            Unfortunately after this point is where the camera starts turning itself off, so I lost all the good stuff down to the bottom of Mt Mee as well as a lot of other good riding. I have a feeling it means I don't have the chook chaser rounding me up on film either which is a real pity. That would've been some fun viewing!

            I'll keep going though and get as much fun stuff up as I can
            1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
            1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020

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            450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh

            Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11

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              #7
              Great videos Pete; I'm afraid I'd get into trouble in that part of the country - too much lookie looing with all that great scenery.
              Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

              1981 GS550T - My First
              1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
              2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

              Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
              Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
              and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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                #8
                Haha I know what you mean Scott, there's a few spots where the view is awesome but you really need to remember where you are as there are tight curves as well... wouldn't be the first time I've found myself a bit too close to the centre line or shoulder

                I was going to start on more editing tonight as even though I lost a lot of footage, the camera did run fine all the way home from Palmwoods and Landsborough I think, so there should still be some more to come. I've run out of steam though after getting things organised ready to head back to work tomorrow... will definitely get more up this week though.
                1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
                1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020

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                450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh

                Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11

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                  #9
                  ...If I get to Oz, I'll get a bike for the duration... I don't seem to have any trouble adjusting to the side-of-the-road thing watching your videos.

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                    #10
                    Pete,
                    Great videos - thanks for sharing. And your 450 sounds awesome! That is a great exhaust
                    Scott
                    1982 GS1000S #1 bought in 84, #2 gone, #3 in hibernation
                    1983 GS1100ES #1 (bought in 03, July 09 BOM, 65k traded in 17), #2 New daily rider, #3 in hibernation
                    1982 GS1100E Red #1 - Original owner, sold in 93, #2 (Red) sold in 20 to Andy B
                    2018 Gold Wing Tour - new out of the crate :) 1st non-Suzuki in 38 years
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                      #11
                      Originally posted by Gorminrider View Post
                      ...If I get to Oz, I'll get a bike for the duration... I don't seem to have any trouble adjusting to the side-of-the-road thing watching your videos.
                      Yes you definitely must do! We have some awesome roads to ride here in South East Queensland but there are plenty of others in other states and territories as well. Of course we get to ride all year round too which is a big bonus

                      Originally posted by gs scott View Post
                      Pete,
                      Great videos - thanks for sharing. And your 450 sounds awesome! That is a great exhaust
                      Cheers Scott! Very happy to share, I know I enjoyed it when others did while my 450 was off the road.

                      I must agree on the exhaust, Tranzac did a fantastic job and I love the sound too!
                      1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
                      1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020

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                      450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh

                      Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11

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                        #12
                        Finally! I've got the next one uploaded...

                        http://youtu.be/EWQb7BUVvno

                        And I do have the chook chaser on video... tune in at about 3:28 where I pull over to let him pass.

                        You can't see it in the video but that rear knobby was really taking a hiding!

                        You can tell he knows the road...
                        1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
                        1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020

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                        450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh

                        Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11

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                          #13
                          Part 2 of the way to Kenilworth, heading to the Bellbird Cafe where we stopped for a drink.

                          Some very fun corners just before we turn in at the end

                          http://youtu.be/oZZZXpyHzUo
                          1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
                          1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020

                          sigpic

                          450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh

                          Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11

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                            #14
                            Finally got another one done... a bit on the way to Kenilworth and then the fun that is Obi Obi Rd...

                            http://youtu.be/7ozNOp6ZmYI
                            1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
                            1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020

                            sigpic

                            450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh

                            Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11

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