Just interested to see how many Melbourne Monster riders we have here, and what suburb your from
Heidelberg area here :)
Only Melborne?
Forgot your out in the sticks Heather..lol. Your included as well of course :-*
Avondale Heights now!! [thumbsup] [moto]
Ok - Western suburbs - extremely West!! ;D
And there are others that don't live in the city (but closer than me) - like Ungeheur and Ducmeister.
Not wanting to be unsociable, but I fail to see the wisdom of publically posting the location where your pride n joy is stored.
Quote from: ungeheuer on July 14, 2010, 01:24:24 PM
Not wanting to be unsociable, but I fail to see the wisdom of publically posting the location where your pride n joy is stored.
Perhaps you should be more sociable then and schedule a meet up for the Victorian gang [cheeky]
But I completely understand your apprehension ;D
Quote from: Betty on July 14, 2010, 01:48:11 PM
Perhaps you should be more sociable then and schedule a meet up for the Victorian gang [cheeky]
But I completely understand your apprehension ;D
Ouch. :'( :-*
Betty, Unge has hosted a wonderful ride for us and gone a long way out of his way to come riding with me in part of my playground. I can well understand his motivations for remaining secretive. [thumbsup]
I found the best way to tempt Melbournites out of the woodwork is to invite them to meet up over breakfast first and then a ride, weather and time permitting.
Outer Eastern suburbs. Only know two people with Monsters and one is too busy to ride. I'm in if you'll have me :-*
Quote from: heatherp on July 14, 2010, 05:15:31 PM
Ouch. :'( :-*
Betty, Unge has hosted a wonderful ride for us and gone a long way out of his way to come riding with me in part of my playground. I can well understand his motivations for remaining secretive. [thumbsup]
I found the best way to tempt Melbournites out of the woodwork is to invite them to meet up over breakfast first and then a ride, weather and time permitting.
[laugh] Went fishing, caught a big one :P
Heather, I remember reading about bikes and ferries, etc ... I thought I was being subtle. I thought the breakfast rides were more about breakfast and less about rides.
Besides haven't you been on more rides with NSW members than Victorian? ;)
Unge...totally understand if u dont want to post what suburb ur in, just keen to know whos in the Nthrn suburbs..or eastern or wherever.. just to get an idea of how many Vic members are here that enjoy riding..or keen to ride :)
Koko..you can add another to ur list if u like..lol, lm always interested in heading out for a ride. I know the weather hasnt been the best..and l am a sooky la la with cold weather, but if the suns out then lm all for it [thumbsup]
Being in the nthrn suburbs...l tend to ride out to Healesville Bakery through Eltham, Kangaroo Ground, Yarra Glen.. which is a good run.
Quote from: Betty on July 14, 2010, 06:50:23 PM
[laugh] Went fishing, caught a big one :P CHOMP [laugh] [laugh]
Heather, I remember reading about bikes and ferries, etc ... I thought I was being subtle. I thought the breakfast rides were more about breakfast and less about rides. Umn yes they have been. [roll] We've just come to the realization that you either ride or socialise. Doing both on a day ride is too difficult for people who have to travel big distances to get home. ie - moi.
Besides haven't you been on more rides with NSW members than Victorian? ;) Yes [thumbsup]
But still gotta stick up for my fellow Mexicans even if I'm a Sandgroper. ;D
Quote from: heatherp on July 14, 2010, 05:15:31 PM
Ouch. :'( :-*
Betty, Unge has hosted a wonderful ride for us and gone a long way out of his way to come riding with me in part of my playground. I can well understand his motivations for remaining secretive. [thumbsup]
SO THERE! [cheeky] Mess with me and you're messin' con mi amiga
H tambien [laugh].
Not secretive. Just not broadcasting over chanel www. You and others know where to find me ;) Those who dont... I'll see on the next ride 8)
I agree about those so-called breakfast rides too. Too much [coffee] and not enough [moto] for my likin' ;D.
Quote from: JAC696 on July 14, 2010, 09:48:33 PM
Being in the nthrn suburbs...l tend to ride out to Healesville Bakery through Eltham, Kangaroo Ground, Yarra Glen.. which is a good run.
Sounds like the start of a plan [thumbsup]
I'm from Melbourne, if that counts.
Go pies!
south eastern here, foothills of the dandenongs ;D
cant wait for summer, what little time i do have to ride outside of work and the family, it's too freakin dark, cold and wet for any serious fun [evil]
Hi Nibs
You've been quiet. Is the Monster all fixed now?
Summer can't come fast enough.
Who's on for a ride tomorrow arvo? It's going to be a scorcher, 15 deg C and sunny. Kinglake, Toolangi, etc from the Eastern side of town. My wife is working and I'm free of the kids.
I'm off to Lismore (Photo show) then Ballarat for the night so it will be minus 15 there! At least it will be sunny but riding home in the rain on Sunday by the looks.
Yeah weather sounds good for a ride Saturday arvo. My Saturday is already spoken for with junior footy in the morning and then soccer until 3pm. By then the riding day is done so I'll have to pass....
Quote from: koko64 on July 15, 2010, 10:04:56 PM
Who's on for a ride tomorrow arvo? It's going to be a scorcher, 15 deg C and sunny. Kinglake, Toolangi, etc from the Eastern side of town. My wife is working and I'm free of the kids.
Ok koko, I'm in [thumbsup] Negotiations went surprisingly well, consequently I'm let off soccer duty and free to [moto] Saturday arvo. Where we meeting? ;D
Quote from: ungeheuer on July 16, 2010, 02:01:13 AM
Ok koko, I'm in [thumbsup] Negotiations went surprisingly well, consequently I'm let off soccer duty and free to [moto] Saturday arvo. Where we meeting? ;D
How about the Lilydale Shell or BP? Say at 12.00 ?
Can't make it by 12.00
I'm timekeeping at a junior footy match until 11am.... so earliest I can get away from home is gonna be midday.... which gets me to Lilydale around 1.15pm...
Cool, see you then and will call to confirm in the morning.
Done [thumbsup]
Doh!..l have footy at 2.00..my son plays seniors...but l will catch u guys for a ride eventually
Pity JAC696. But I know how a parental weekend goes. I have two boys playing two kinds of football on both days, usually in two different towns. You gotta do it though [thumbsup]
Catch you on the next [moto].
I'm a Melbournite Monster Rider...
Glen waverley,
I'm heading out with DOCV next Saturday, first ride with the club, havn't even met any of them yet.
Post up if there's a ride being planned.... I'll give it my best to be there.
cheers
Pete
Quote from: koko64 on July 15, 2010, 10:04:56 PM
Who's on for a ride tomorrow arvo? It's going to be a scorcher, 15 deg C and sunny.
... and I'm
still thawing out from our
scorcher... [laugh]
Despite the cold a good day out was had. Due to my late arrival plans got changed along the way, so Kinglake next time [thumbsup] .
Always good catchin fellow DMFers for some Monster time, and great to meet another of the faithful in
koko64 today. Some good riding and much interesting stuff discussed over reviving coffee.
Pics: Noojee Monsters - in contrasting red and black. The koko64 900 edition and the ungeheuer 1100.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4801681730_596170434b_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/4801681736_7c004b1f23_b.jpg)
Cheers mate, see ya on the next one :).
Unge - what have you done to your bike :o :o :o You have way too much time on your hands. [laugh]
Quote from: heatherp on July 17, 2010, 03:53:54 AM
Unge - what have you done to your bike :o :o :o You have way too much time on your hands. [laugh]
Done? I Darkerised it. But too much time? How I wish that was the truth... rotflmao... [laugh]
Only takes ten minutes to swap panels 8)
Oh l love the pics guys. The weather was spot on for a ride..sounds like you all enjoyed it. If theres a ride on sundays, hopefully l should be able to join you
Quote from: ungeheuer on July 17, 2010, 04:05:39 AM
Done? I Darkerised it. But too much time? How I wish that was the truth... rotflmao... [laugh]
Only takes ten minutes to swap panels 8)
Phew.. for a minute there I thought you had painted over the previous version. :)
U's bike made mine look a bit old, but I love the old girl. U has done a fantastic job, it looks even better in the flesh. It was great to discuss the evolution of the Monster model and compare how things have changed.
That photo of the bikes is like one of Penelope Cruz talking with Sofia Loren!
You know, it was so cold my oil sight glass is still fogged over after 200kms (120 miles) of riding. I rode to Kinglake two weeks ago and my oil sight glass was clear afterwards!
I could not have done that ride with the standard carbs, as modified as they were. The bike ran beautifully with the FCRs. If you want to ride on those sunny but freezing winter days, and you have an older Monster, get the FCRs, you won't regret it.
We'll go to Kinglake next time.
Quote from: ungeheuer on July 15, 2010, 02:30:44 AM
Not this week [cheeky] ;)
Just wondering, did you get as much enjoyment from those 48 points as I did?
I thought not ;)
Meh... I was having too much fun [moto] [coffee] on Saturday arvo to be bothered with silly football [roll] ;D
D'oh !!! Missed out again. [bang] Couldn't have made it anyway. Got family staying from Perth.
But if anyone is keen to get together for a ride sometime in August I'm keen.
As for where I live, well lets just say that Kinglake is local. ;D
I'm a Melbournian too!
we are here!
what about the person on the monash highway....with the 695 with white tank and red stripe (black frame)....anyone her know them!
Anyone got an RDO on Friday for a ride. Any isolated shift workers want someone to ride with?
Long ride, short ride doesn't matter.
Ride and a cuppa?
I'm definitely in for the next ride... only riding back and fro from work which kinda sux... we need to organise something, there's too little activity here in melb
I'm an inner northern Melbourne monster rider. Trudging through a lovely Melbourne winter.
I'm lucky enough to ride every day, I even get up to 60kl/h on a good day.
On a bad day I'm battling a dry clutch that's forcing me into the path of a tram because the cluch is fully engaged 'cos it's stuck together with the rain that has been passing through open clutch cover :(
Other things that happened this winter:
Rode home in the dark 'cos my headlight blew
Rode home without a taillight 'cos it blew
Push started the the big 998 donkl 'cos I accidently left the ignition on park all day
Pushed the bike 2 km to a servo 'cos my fuel guage decided to stop working (still to be fixed)
Riding home in the dark with the visor up and rain spearing my eyeballs 'cos I'm too stupid to take my dark visor off.
Sitting at work all day with a damp crotch 'cos I was too stupid to put wet weather pants on that morning.
But I love hitting the wet Tram lines at an angle that kicks the back end out.
I love getting home before the cage drivers do.
I love parking in the city for free.
and I can't wait for the weather to fine up so I can hit the twisties in the hills again.
I must be off now and enjoy another [wine] by the fire 8) But I really need to wash the bike.....
Well said Dos!!!! Ride all the time in all weathers and you still enjoy the experience and you get good at it! [thumbsup]
The ride in the rain makes the hot shower great, the wine excellent and the smile on the dial huge! ;D [clap] [bow_down] [beer] [wine]
And the wet crutch always seems to happen no matter how good the wet gear is, and of course the big wet patch on the stomach where the water wicks up the jacket! Luverly[roll]
nice work Dos....
when you ride well in the rain.....it feels good...like you're getting better at it all and making progress
and then when you ride badly, poor angles, bad corners etc.....geez!
looking forward to some good long rides in spring though!
Rode behind a Tassie mate from Scottsdale to Launceston in the rain once and learned a lot! I struggled to keep up and he had his girlfriend on the back! Lots of practise in the rain I guess.
This Friday I'm planning on a 10am to 2pm ride out Yarra Valley way, and hope for a full day ride the following Monday.
Any of you shift/RDO workers available can PM me.
Thanks for the offer Koko, i do get ADO's but my next one will be later in the month. It's great to get out on a quiet weekday, have a a nice ride.
Hey Koko,
Any ideas on where you might be headed on Monday? I'm on Arvo shift and half interested in a morning ride.
[moto]
Quote from: ducmeister on August 03, 2010, 01:26:23 AM
Hey Koko,
Any ideas on where you might be headed on Monday? I'm on Arvo shift and half interested in a morning ride.
[moto]
Yarra Valley, Dandenongs, Kinglake, Yarra Glen/Toolangi, etc. I'm easy. We can go as far as time allows, warm up with a cuppa and turn back. I don't mind.
Quote from: koko64 on August 03, 2010, 01:33:03 AM
Yarra Valley, Dandenongs, Kinglake, Yarra Glen/Toolangi, etc. I'm easy. We can go as far as time allows, warm up with a cuppa and turn back. I don't mind.
Sounds good. That's all pretty close to me except for the Dandenongs.
I'll need to be home about 1pm.
I'll catch up with you later in the week and we can work out the details.
[thumbsup]
Done!