Who is going to the bike show at Homebush on the weekend?
yeah I'm going Friday
can't go friday, maybe on the weekend if any you other guys are going
I just go back from Hawaii - I thought I missed it while I was over there. Only saw two monsters, but both riders were wearing helmets which was a good sign.
Going Friday night after work.
Sunday for me.... Anybody up for a ride before hand?????
Weather permitting of course......
Friday for me, taking the missus, hope to get some reasonable kit for her at the right price. Hope they don't do what Mel-bored show did, I heard that they was'nt allowed to sell any clothing/accessories, anyone from Melburd know any better??
Mmick
There is a big apparel Sale supposed to be on.
That is why I'm going Friday.
Quote from: mattyvas on November 18, 2008, 01:42:03 AM
There is a big apparel Sale supposed to be on.
That is why I'm going Friday.
In that case im in [thumbsup] Never could pass on a sale [cheeky]
Anyone else from Sidley?
Mmick
And if the Sun is shining I'll go on bike for the first time in 3 years.
I'm going Sunday. Happy to have company....
need to speak with Betty but we might be about to make it on Sunday. If so i will have a hangover from saturday night. But that is nothing new for me hey Trev.
Quote from: Jukie on November 18, 2008, 02:39:47 AM
need to speak with Betty but we might be about to make it on Sunday. If so i will have a hangover from saturday night. But that is nothing new for me hey Trev.
Wouldn't expect anything less Jukie.....
Come to think of it I have never see you without a hangover........... [roll]
Hey if you and Betty are coming down on Sunday I might meet you up north and ride down with you.... We shall see closer to the day.... [moto]
ok Trev, time for sleep now
Quote from: mattyvas on November 18, 2008, 01:42:03 AM
There is a big apparel Sale supposed to be on.
That is why I'm going Friday.
Is that right ? I need some clobber , wouldn't the sale be on the last day of the show
anyone know exactly when this is happening ?
How safe is it to leave your Monster parked outside at the show ?
paranoid ? me ? yes !
this friday, saturday and sunday in Homebush. it should be ok to leave the bike just maybe change or lock it up
In my experience if there is a sale on gear get in first, if you wait till the last days of a show/sale you'll usually have only 3XL or XS left to pick from.
And there is bike parking at the front door in the past two years you have paid $5 to park there.
Going Saturday with some mates. [thumbsup]
Quote from: mattyvas on November 18, 2008, 02:43:41 PM
In my experience if there is a sale on gear get in first, if you wait till the last days of a show/sale you'll usually have only 3XL or XS left to pick from.
And there is bike parking at the front door in the past two years you have paid $5 to park there.
I thought that was your size? ???
;D
No I've grown up, now I'm in S.
I think I'll be going on Sunday as Saturday is always busy with kids sport. The things you do hey.
If its an AM adventure on Sunday I'll catch Jukie, Betty and Trev there.
Hey Matty Big Al wants to go to the show on Friday but is driving as he's not 100% you want to go with him ???
Yeah if he comes over to you, I'll pick you both up in the Golf.
Quote from: mattyvas on November 19, 2008, 10:42:26 PM
Yeah if he comes over to you, I'll pick you both up in the Golf.
He will be at my place at 10 [thumbsup]
I'll be heading to the show around midday on Sunday with a couple of my mates
I haven't shown my face around to you lot but i might recognise a few of you from the ride day photos i've seen. If i see anyone i'll be sure to say g'day
Quote from: Dockstrada on November 20, 2008, 12:25:59 AM
He will be at my place at 10 [thumbsup]
Dock (the self admitted paranoid passenger): Great we're all here, now where's the truck keys....
;D
Quote from: goldFiSh on November 20, 2008, 12:20:17 PM
Dock (the self admitted paranoid passenger): Great we're all here, now where's the truck keys....
;D
not to admit your fear ,will deprive you piece of mind [bang]
Just got back from said show , only spotted two other Ducati motorcycles outside which I was a little surprised at .
Ducati pavilion is nice and staff really helpfull .
If you need anything ask for "Eduardo Carbonell" he spent half an hour on the dog and bone , found some boots at the wharehouse for me at an amazing price and arranged to send them out to my LBS.
Nice .
Unlike another stand where they couldn't be bothered going out to there truck to get a pair that fit for me to try on.
Oh and they have the M 1100 on display purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrahhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!
get out there
Spent 4 hours there, burnt a trail to the gear sale and didn't find anything in my size which sucked, well actually I did but they were WHITE.....
And yes they scream white like crazy.
Saw the M1100 again bu had already seen it and sat on it the week before at Frasers launch.
Got a pair of ear mould ear plugs $60 happy with that, looked at 4 pairs of boots but nothing I really wanted to part with the $$$ for.
Then went down the road to MCAS new store to try to part with some $$$ for boots but they wanted $100 deposit just to get them in cause they were a smaller size than normal.
I didn't think a US 9 was very small or hard to sell but anyways.
The show is okay, it's bikes so of course your gonna love it but we have seen all the Duc's already so nothing really new to crow about.
Went today with a couple of mates.
Wasn't too bad. The best thing about the show is seeing all the weird bikes. And how bikes are getting BIGGER in general. A few of the bikes I just shook my head at were the Honda DN ???, the one on the turntable with the instrument cluster buried waaaaaaay forward under the fairing, a few of the 'zooks, especially the B-King, it's the size of my house! And some of the rear tyres on these big bloody cruisers! [roll] You'd use 3 inches of it before scraping something on the road!
But the highlight was seeing Bigiains bike, sitting proud just outside the entrance. And mate asked if it had ever been washed? No, I replied, the grime is holding it together. ;)
we will be heading down there tomorrow
Yep, so had a bit of a look around with Jukie & Big T today - thanks for the company. Those guys on the trials bikes were great, fantastic control.
As for that Ducati Promo girl ... she chatted a bit to me and Trev, but pretty much brushed everybody else off [laugh]
Great day Betty & Jukie..... [thumbsup]
I also checked out the stunt dudes...... Crazy man, just crazy.... [popcorn]
Took some pics and will post when I get off my butt and sort them.... [coffee]
Quote from: Super T.I.B on November 21, 2008, 09:46:06 PM
But the highlight was seeing Bigiains bike, sitting proud just outside the entrance.
You should have come to the pub across the street...
[drink]
big
Like to give Trev A Big Hug for putting up with me and my hangover AGAIN. This seem to be an ongoing occurance with us. Sorry Trev.
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Betty you just that that natural charm. Either that or she may have thought you were safe ;D
Sorry I missed you guys, I was their almost ALL day.
Now if it was next weekend I would have been looking thinking I'm a lot closer to buying after today's episode!
Quote from: Dannog on November 23, 2008, 10:25:55 PM
Betty you just that that natural charm. Either that or she may have thought you were safe ;D
Nah, Trev's the one with the charm.
Anyway you might need to see the photos for a bit of an explanation.
Can't wait, I'm up for a smile :D
Are you talking about that tall blond with the Italian accent?
no no danno just wait and see
The pics are up...........
http://www.flickr.com/photos/26503291@N03/sets/72157609937138442/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/26503291@N03/sets/72157609937138442/)
Teaser.... Jukie and her twin entertaining the crowd.......
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Thanks Trev, but you should ave cut my head off in that picture
I dont know why I bother with my camera. Trev your photos are so much better than mine.