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Musicswapshoppe started the Ossie Riders only thread back in 2009 with the intention of getting Aussie riders connected so that they could organise rides and swap notes on local issues. I'm pretty sure it was not his intention then, to create an exclusive group. It is not the case today. I have...

Ok mikenva, I'll fess up. It was me! I made the mistake of thinking we could engage in a meaningful, informed debate between civilised human beings without resorting to abusive language. WTF was was I thinking!! :australia:wobbly:australia:

I have just left the TV set after watching President Obama's address during the direct telecast of the inter-religion Memorial Service in Newtown, Connecticut. A moving service indeed but I was particularly moved by Obama's address because it was not only a Presidential address given at a time...

I'm sure I speak on behalf of all concerned Australians when I send my deep heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the families and friends of those souls killed or injured in this latest shooting in Newtown. I hear the outrage on local electronic media, social media and the comments of NBR...

Just got off Skyping Sal who told me about your predicament. Sorry I haven't been keeping up with NBR posts recently and I wasn't aware. Told Clare and she asked me to pass on her best wishes to you, Deb and the girls. Ditto from me. I will email you tonight. Don't let the turkeys get you...

Lach, the surgery was necessary I'm afraid. Could not walk more than 50 metres without ending up in severe pain and even that was walking with the aid of a walking stick. I'll be waiting to hear your news. Can't do much else ATM. Confined to the bedroom unfortunately. Cabin fever setting in...

Tasmania 2012 cont.. More Tassie pics. Clockwise: Coles Bay, Frecynet Pen.....Bicheno.....Derwent River, New Norfolk.....near Swansea, east coast....GIVI snap-lock tank bag....Me at Coles Bay.

Took a road trip in February this year to Tasmania via the south east coast of Australia. Covered 7,500 kms in total in 2 weeks. Only experienced 1 full day of rain (virtually unheard of for Tasmania) and this we got in Victoria & NSW on the return trip. Bike chosen for this trip was a std...

I want to thank all who responded. Your feedback is very encouraging and has given me food for thought. I'm sitting here in my courtyard soaking up the Aussie autumn sun with the bike only 20 feet away and I can't fucken' ride it. Bugger!! I'm looking at the shift lever on the Beemer and...

Thanks Motley, I push on. Sal, Firstly... Happy Birthday Man. Your Skype profile says it's your birthday May 3. If that's correct, have a great day. Haven't dismissed all hope of a return visit to Hudson Valley by the way. As for the gear change lever, I'm sure either of your suggestions...

Hi guys, Been a while since I posted but my life has been fully occupied fighting metastasised prostate cancer which has found its way into various bones throughout my body and a few lymph nodes. Fuck all that I said, so I set about living a little. Bought myself a 2000 BMW R1100RT with low...

The Bonneville "left" me last week and I already miss her like crazy. I go for a ride on the Beemer and nobody gives me, well the bike, a second look. No inquiring comments, no long looks of admiration, no salivating over the chrome bits or the Trumpie burble. I don't crave the attention but...

Chuck the all encompassing tool (funny, with all the gadgets it did have, I don't remember a compass). I don't need it anymore 1. I don't screw anymore since radiation. 2. I glow in the dark anyway for the same reason and 3. I'm a very straight forward, level headed guy. Nein bullkrappen!

How very right you are Roy. Hard to "spoon" a Bonneville when you're tucked up in the cot on those cold winter nights. I am and I will, man. Thanks Lach, old mate. I don't think I can take rejection.

Forgive me guys for I have indeed "gone over to the dark side", and in doing so , I have done something I said I would never do....I've sold my beloved Centennial Bonneville and acquired a BMW. A 2000 R1100RT in fact. It was too good a deal to pass up. AUS$6000 with 50,000kms (30k...

Carbon fibre saga One important lesson I've learnt from my "venture in the world of carbon fibre" is that there is a lot of crap c/fibre vinyl sheeting out there in the market place, especially on ebay. I got burned on the c/f sheeting I purchased. Although it had the 3M logo printed on...

:mad2:I'm crying, boy am I crying! :mad2: I took my time but this stuff seems to have a mind of its own. I kept getting air bubbles which I couldn't get out. It stuck to itself, it ripped. I either had too much heat or not enough. I am NOT a happy camper!! After spending the entire...

Sal, I just picked up on the story of your near miss. Life's been pretty hectic here for past few weeks. As soon as I read your post I remember back a couple of months when you gave that old street guy some respectful acknowledgement. The big fella upstairs was watching and has now touched...

Badda bing, no need to reply my friend. The previous post was about 5.20pm this afternoon. Since that time, I checked out Youtube and there are a trillion instructional videos on how to apply carbon fibre sheets to just about anything that stands still long enough. Where have I been??? In a...

You must tell how you did this, man. It looks awesome! I receive a roll of 3M carbon fibre sheet today off Ebay. How did you form the sheet around curves etc? Was it necessary to use heat? I want to cover the outer surface of my panniers to cover scratches and scuff marks caused by...

Sorry to hear you guys are copping a hiding from Irene. Aussies are thinking of you and hope you all come through unscathed. Stay dry guys! The Wobb.

As an Australian, I don't feel the need to chime into this thread because the subject is as foreign to me as discussing say...what sort of flying saucer do I use to transport my family to a nearby planet on our vacation. It just doesn't concern us as much as it does Americans. Guns are not...

G'day Max. Glad to have you aboard. Bike is looking good. A Scramville, eh? My bike must be a Thruxville then. You'll find us Aussies speak English gooder than all you'se other buggers. Wobbly

I was recently offered a 2000 BMW R1100RT in good nick by a mate who just bought himself a GS. It's unregistered but has low mileage, the price is ridiculously low and to me, too good to pass up. The mate's offer came with an invite to join a road trip of Tasmania with a small group of riders...