2012 Concours D Eelegance :-*
Sunday 7th October 2012
Docnsw Concours will be held at Silverwater park Silverwater.
http://www.docnsw.org.au/calendar/ (http://www.docnsw.org.au/calendar/)
DOCNSW Event - Concours d'Elegance
Sunday, 7th October 2012 (all day)
Location: Silverwater Park, Silverwater (TO BE CONFIRMED)
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS YEAR, THIS EVENT HAS MOVED FROM THE ROYAL REHABILITATION CENTRE, RYDE TO SIVERWATER PARK, SILVERWATER.
The event will include trade displays from numerous Ducati related businesses including, full range of Club regalia on display and for sale and much more. Entry is a gold coin donation to Royal Rehabilitation Centre Sydney.
An invite to all classic and modern Ducati owners and other Italian marque owners to enter their bikes for judging. A handsome trophy is awarded to the winner of each category.
Live band, amusements for the children.
Barbeque, variety of hot & cold food and drinks available.
Program of Events
9 am Registrations Open
12 noon Registrations Close Sharp. No bikes will be accepted for judging after 12 noon unless for display purposes only.
12 noon Judging Commences
2 pm Presentation of Trophies
2:30 pm Rafï¬,e Draw
2:30 pm Winners Circle Photos
3 pm Closure of Concours
Last year 2011 winners
(http://www.dmoto.com.au/site/images/galleries/20110918_concours/IMG_3561.jpg)
(http://www.dmoto.com.au/site/images/galleries/20110918_concours/IMG_3558.jpg)
Rob, you wouldn't be suggesting an Ozmo gathering would you?
Suzy! Have you finished your bloody bike yet?
Rumor has it that Rob has not ridden the bike for the last 11 & 1/2 months [laugh]
Quote from: Two dogs on August 30, 2012, 08:32:01 PM
Rumor has it that Rob has not ridden the bike for the last 11 & 1/2 months [laugh]
Well I think there was that one time ... but it caused such paranoia he may need to trailer the bike out to Silverwater.
Quote from: Betty on August 30, 2012, 03:33:15 PM
Rob, you wouldn't be suggesting an Ozmo gathering would you?
No not realy, just a heads up for a certain 4V category Ozmo who was De Throned last year by another Ozmo with a cleaner chain [laugh]
Last years 4v winner has been very quiet of late.I did hear whispers on the grape vine of foul play ,contract killings, along those lines [laugh]
Yes Betty i think we all should show up for a gathering,and support,fellow Ozmo's,in the concourse,as we always get a trophy or two ;D
Quote from: Two dogs on August 30, 2012, 08:32:01 PM
Rumor has it that Rob has not ridden the bike for the last 11 & 1/2 months [laugh]
Surprising how much cleaning that saves [thumbsup]
Quote from: Betty on August 30, 2012, 08:43:26 PM
Well I think there was that one time ... but it caused such paranoia he may need to trailer the bike out to Silverwater.
Hhmmm trailer [thumbsup]
Paranoia, [leo] there every where, even set up in the end of the 50k zone street i work in in this arvo [thumbsdown]
If i'm off that weekend i'll definitely come down for a look!!!!
But the bike can stay in the carpark.. Not worthy of entering
Hey Kyle every bike is worthy. So bring it along and don't let Robs worry you ya can't win twice in a row [thumbsup]
It was great last yr! hopefully this time I'll come n say g'day
Quote from: Rob s on August 31, 2012, 12:12:20 AM
Hhmmm trailer [thumbsup]
I have only ever heard of one Monster coming to the Concours via trailer ... and you know what happened to that one.
Quote from: kyle on August 31, 2012, 03:00:36 AM
If i'm off that weekend i'll definitely come down for a look!!!!
But the bike can stay in the carpark.. Not worthy of entering
Whether you think it is not worthy is not the point ... it's a Monster therefore it's worthy - especially if it has a few k's on the clock. But there is really no point in leaving it in the carpark - we should try and have as many bikes as possible, all there together.
By the way, it's nice to see some modesty, don't be put off by all the grandstanding. [cheeky] ;D
Yeah Robert its about time to remove that self indulgent spiel from your avatar [laugh]
Quote from: Two dogs on August 31, 2012, 03:31:07 PM
Yeah Robert its about time to remove that self indulgent spiel from your avatar [laugh]
Should be enough space to add 2012. But i won't get ahead of things yet. [popcorn]
I thought I heard someway say Concours......... There are some rules and etiquette involved is there not?
Quote from: Dannog on September 18, 2012, 04:34:54 AM
I thought I heard someway say Concours......... There are some rules and etiquette involved is there not?
Yah. It's pretty simple really. The main rules are that you have to pick as many flaws in Rob's bike as possible, and then when he's not looking rub dirt into it.
Quote from: suzyj on September 18, 2012, 02:28:00 PM
Yah. It's pretty simple really. The main rules are that you have to pick as many flaws in Rob's bike as possible, and then when he's not looking rub dirt into it.
Due to unforeseen circumstances Precious wont be entering the 2012 Concourse DE elegance. :'(
So now the 2 valve monster category is up for grabs,and going to be handed to the next and best cleanest bike on a Plate. ;D
Paul if you spent more time on your bike rather than Teffs,you could be in with a chance. [roll]
Yes Paul with your new gold bar your in with a good chance [cheeky]
Quote from: Rob s on September 27, 2012, 04:08:00 AM
Paul if you spent more time on your bike rather than Teffs,you could be in with a chance. [roll]
If my bike has a chance now that precious has retired, your not saying much about the competition
Quote from: Jukie on September 27, 2012, 02:31:01 PM
Yes Paul with your new gold bar your in with a good chance [cheeky]
Gold Bar [evil] in with a good chance, is it only me or do I just have a filthy mind
Hmmmmm [evil] [evil] [evil]
Quote from: Rob s on September 27, 2012, 04:08:00 AM
Due to unforeseen circumstances Precious wont be entering the 2012 Concourse DE elegance. :'(
So now the 2 valve monster category is up for grabs,and going to be handed to the next and best cleanest bike on a Plate. ;D
Geez anyone would think that no other bike had ever won before. When precious won last year I know of at least three previous winners in that category that didn't enter (you know other classes and all that).
Of course it is not all about outright cleanliness either ... refer Teff last year.
Hopefully we have a lot of Ozmos turn up because everybody seems to be becoming increasingly distant. This is as good a social occasion as we have had recently ... a bit of light banter isn't a bad thing ... but it's just a little trophy. Anyone could win it ... but just come along anyway.
Quote from: Betty on September 28, 2012, 02:32:07 AM
Hopefully we have a lot of Ozmos turn up because everybody seems to be becoming increasingly distant. This is as good a social occasion ,but just come along anyway.
What he said [thumbsup]
Quote from: Betty on September 28, 2012, 02:32:07 AM
Geez anyone would think that no other bike had ever won before. When precious won last year I know of at least three previous winners
There have been others :o
They never had To compete against Precious ;D
Quote from: Betty on September 28, 2012, 02:32:07 AM
Anyone could win it ... but just come along anyway.
like the guy last year with the Diavel.The only Diavel there so he wins the class what ever it looked like. [thumbsup]
Quote from: Betty on September 28, 2012, 02:32:07 AM
Of course it is not all about outright cleanliness either ... refer Teff last year.
True, except for Teff
From the judges on the day, 1st hand report, Both 2 valve and 4 valve monsters came down to the wire, very stiff competion. :P
The chain cleanliness was the deciding factor ;D
Then i guess if the chains/cleanliness weren't an issue, it would then come down the asthetics, wow factor ???
Quote from: Betty on September 28, 2012, 02:32:07 AM
just a little trophy.
Go and tell that to the guy who has spent the last 10 years restoring his old bucket of bolts, Duc
Some actually do take it serious.
I know of at least one person who spent a phenomenal amount to get that trophy back :-X
[popcorn] [popcorn]
This will be the fist time I have been able to sneak a look. The little man is keen to come along so I will be on 4 wheels...
I'd love to come along for the social occasion but work is on so I'm out for the day.
I do agree with you Betty and it would be great to have a big get together again and maybe even do a ride along with it!
Hope whoever turns up has a good day and the trophy winners have clean chains. [cheeky]
Hi all, I've been a bit quiet around here of late.
Just wondering what the go is for this event tomorrow?
Is there an OzMo spot on the day, or is it just each to their own?
It's looking like i'll actually be able to head out there & would love to catch up with a few of you, rather than just wander around by myself.
Quote from: dan_t on October 05, 2012, 11:56:54 PM
Hi all, I've been a bit quiet around here of late.
Just wondering what the go is for this event tomorrow?
Is there an OzMo spot on the day, or is it just each to their own?
It's looking like i'll actually be able to head out there & would love to catch up with a few of you, rather than just wander around by myself.
No designated spot,
We shouldn't be hard to find, just look for the us milling around the Monsters 8)
I should be going. Wife and little fella will follow in the cage.
My money will be on Dez's S2R to take out the 2 valve crown.
Can precious win again if it's owned by someone else?
Quote from: Six95 on October 06, 2012, 02:12:22 AM
My money will be on Dez's S2R to take out the 2 valve crown.
Dez should be there with Luba in tow i hope, tead carefully though as his Mum passed away late last week.
See you there Dez, take care mate.....
Brian
What a magic day, weather wise!
Wish I could have stayed longer & actually entered the bike. Had to leave early, but at least was able to drop in for around 90 min's or so & say g'day to Brian.
Here's a few snapshots for those who couldn't make it;
http://s388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/dan_thackray/DOC%20NSW%20Concorse%2007%20Oct%202012/ (http://s388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/dan_thackray/DOC%20NSW%20Concorse%2007%20Oct%202012/)
Use the password; Ducati
It tends to work better if you select the 'view as slideshow' option.
Dan
Thanks for a great day! It was great to meet some of you this time! Well done and congratulations!
Hopefully next time I'll be able to enter and hang around a bit longer
Thanks again
Dom
I heard there was success today, thanks for the photos Dan there was some nice looking bikes there. I think that red S4r looked a little too clean though. [cheeky]
Just so happened I had the day free,sooooooo I snuck out and socialised a little......result being...
Found this regular tucking into an icecream or two........ [roll]
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/2012Concoours002.jpg)
A stand in photographer hard at it
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/2012Concoours003.jpg)
This I found unusual for a Duc Concours, our Dan T doing his Elvis impersonation..... [coffee]
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/2012Concoours006.jpg)
Quote from: Six95 on October 06, 2012, 02:12:22 AM
My money will be on Dez's S2R to take out the 2 valve crown.
Do I get a prize for picking the winner??
Well done Paul [thumbsup]
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t70/robert3520/IMGP8820.jpg)
Dez winner 2 valve monster
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t70/robert3520/IMGP8829.jpg)
Teff got his little trophy back :-*
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t70/robert3520/IMGP8830.jpg)
More ice cream
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t70/robert3520/IMGP8817.jpg)
Wow pretty blue ribbons and all..... [clap]
Was great to get out and finally meet a few of the ozmo crew... Nice day out and the fam loved it as well... Congrats to the winners, And Brian your bike was officially my mrs's favorite, it's definetley got pulling power ;D
Quote from: duke8 on October 07, 2012, 04:53:05 PM
Was great to get out and finally meet a few of the ozmo crew... Nice day out and the fam loved it as well... Congrats to the winners, And Brian your bike was officially my mrs's favorite, it's definetley got pulling power ;D
Quote from: Rob s on October 07, 2012, 03:16:36 AM
Well done Paul [thumbsup]
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t70/robert3520/IMGP8820.jpg)
I can see why...
I hear you will be remunerated very well for all YOUR hard work Paul
have you eaten at Tetsuya's yet ;D there was also talk of a holiday to Thailand all expenses paid
Hope I haven't blown the surprise
:o
Quote from: duke8 on October 07, 2012, 04:53:05 PM
Nice day out and the fam loved it as well... And Brian your bike was officially my mrs's favorite, it's definetley got pulling power ;D
Quote from: Paul on October 07, 2012, 05:26:47 PM
I can see why...
Hey Paul i think Mrs Duke8 is checking your Butt out, [clap]
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t70/robert3520/IMGP8820.jpg)
Quote from: Two dogs on October 07, 2012, 08:11:01 PM
I hear you will be remunerated very well for all YOUR hard work Paul
have you eaten at Tetsuya's yet ;D there was also talk of a holiday to Thailand all expenses paid
Hope I haven't blown the surprise
:o
That sounds better than the free coffee & all i can eat gelato offered this
thursday night for the prize winning work.
Sorry forgot to mention the free bike detail next Saturday,
teff promises to have ready for pickup by the time i back
from a spin up the old road on the MV [thumbsup]
Quote from: duke8 on October 07, 2012, 04:53:05 PM
, And Brian your bike was officially my mrs's favorite, it's definetley got pulling power ;D
Am replacing my rear pegs as we speak Damo/Duke8 [thumbsup]
Was nice to catch up with both you and your lovely wife who has good taste ;D
Plus to meet Patrick/ cicii he now has Melvins bike
Not to mention Rob aka Nigel Nobike sticking his nose in, mainly cos Des txt him mentioning that Mr Whippy was hovering around. [roll]
Bar Italia this Thursday night anyone.......? [coffee]
Quote from: Rob s on October 07, 2012, 03:16:36 AM
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t70/robert3520/IMGP8829.jpg)
Check out the guy in the floppy hat in the background, he looks very familiar. Is that another sundae that he is devouring ? Mr Whippy made a killing on the day i'd say. [roll]
Quote from: Rob s on October 07, 2012, 11:51:45 PM
Hey Paul i think Mrs Duke8 is checking your Butt out, [clap]
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t70/robert3520/IMGP8820.jpg)
[clap] [clap] [clap] ;D
She was checking an ass out, but I don't think it belonged to Paul! I think I'm gonna have to paint my bike red ;)
Brian put me down for a tentative yes for Thursday... It will be my final day at my current work after 11 years, so there's a possibility of celebratory drinks after work, which would of course rule me out, but if not I'd be keen to get out for a ride.
Quote from: Brian W on October 07, 2012, 02:56:46 AMFound this regular tucking into an icecream or two........ [roll]
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/2012Concoours002.jpg)
The icecream seems to be a feature:
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-xkXy9galt8s/UHMtp231IYI/AAAAAAAABrg/vW1TmU0hBj8/s1355/DSC_3368.JPG)
I was fond of Brian's seat cushion. Looked very comfy.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-L5YKjJT5dJM/UHMuAs85OlI/AAAAAAAABsk/9HB314sE9eo/s1355/DSC_3377.JPG)
So is there prize money that comes with the trophy, that you can use to buy the rest of your exhaust?
More here:
https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/114069696154074856835/albums/5797027340071381633 (https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/114069696154074856835/albums/5797027340071381633)
Geez ... anyone would think you people have never seen a guy eating icecream before.
I s'pose I should be thankful that the Boss hasn't been posting photos of me in our holiday thread.
Quote from: suzyj on October 08, 2012, 12:54:03 PM
The icecream seems to be a feature:
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-xkXy9galt8s/UHMtp231IYI/AAAAAAAABrg/vW1TmU0hBj8/s1355/DSC_3368.JPG)
I was fond of Brian's seat cushion. Looked very comfy.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-L5YKjJT5dJM/UHMuAs85OlI/AAAAAAAABsk/9HB314sE9eo/s1355/DSC_3377.JPG)
And in this photo above, Mr Floppy Hat has turned his back on the camera, i'd say another choc coated, double nut sundae is disappearing fast..... [roll]
Quote from: Brian W on October 08, 2012, 02:55:32 AM
Bar Italia this Thursday night anyone.......? [coffee]
YES!
Good one Max, will be great to catch up.........wedding is close btw......?
If the rain rain stays away, I will be along.
Who wants to be there in the rain. :-\
Matty, trust me,.......there will be noooo rain [thumbsup]
Have I ever let you down ? [roll]
The best way to make sure it doesn't rain is to have a contingency plan ... so how about that other place up the road we went to a couple of times with the big indoor area and carpark, is it still an option?
Just in case.
Mark, the BOM sais there is only a 90% chance of rain so it will bucket down during the day then fine up for the evening. [coffee] By the odd chance that i'm wrong, then your contingency plan could be a good idea. Forget the name of the place but one of us could stay at Bar and herd people up there, depends on who braves it if it rains.
Or just don't let Mr Rainmaker come tonight ;D
Quote from: Dannog on September 18, 2012, 04:34:54 AM
I thought I heard someway say Concours......... There are some rules and etiquette involved is there not?
Would this involve a non-appearance fee?
Quote from: dan_t on October 06, 2012, 08:58:59 PM
Wish I could have stayed longer & actually entered the bike. Had to leave early, but at least was able to drop in for around 90 min's or so & say g'day to Brian.
Sounds like your 'negotiations' took a bit longer than the other Dan's.
Quote from: Rob s on September 28, 2012, 03:52:15 PM
I know of at least one person who spent a phenomenal amount to get that trophy back :-X
Hmm ... congratulations Brian you clearly had one of the best two bikes in your category. Maybe next year there will be more than two entered.
Quote from: Six95 on October 07, 2012, 02:59:13 AM
Do I get a prize for picking the winner??
A kiss from the winner perhaps?
Congratulations to you too Dez ... a worthy winner in a hotly contested field. Of course a stirring dedication as well.
Quote from: Brian W on October 08, 2012, 02:55:32 AM
Plus to meet Patrick/ cicii he now has Melvins bike
I think you may be getting your Patricks and your Doms mixed up.
Sorry there is only one DMF 695 rider I will snog :-* Mrs Dogs
A tad delayed because of uni but better late than never
http://www.flickr.com/photos/78704628@N00/
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/78704628@N00/)
some of my favourites
love the shot gun shells
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8334/8089620976_3fb55ab58f_z.jpg)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8324/8089678457_1751c92911_z.jpg)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8326/8089628030_e0c681ea91_z.jpg)
and my bebe
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8334/8089603106_55373d44fd_z.jpg)
Nice LJ Cicii [thumbsup]
Quote from: Dockstrada on October 16, 2012, 02:34:26 AM
Nice LJ Cicii [thumbsup]
haha thanks
Its only been a work in progress since 2001
one day it'll be complete
Quote from: cicii on October 16, 2012, 02:46:34 AM
haha thanks
Its only been a work in progress since 2001
one day it'll be complete
Yeah I've had a SLR on the go for 7 odd years ,almost done. Just waiting on Brown Davis to finish the drop tank .
Niice one! At yours is moving along. Are you on the torana forum too? Do you have a build thread?
*at least yours is ...*