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My rear tyre was shagged and won't last a trip to Bathurst, let alone a track day Monday.

So I put my bike in the get new tyres today.  Awesome. Pilot Powers. I was excited... until...

I get a call about 12:30. It was the workshop. A massive crane or something has fallen over onto the building next to where the bike workshop is*. The whole building has been evacuated, my bike is currently sitting on blocks, with the wheels off, with the new tyres half fitted to the rims. The police and firies won't let anyone into the building (even to just drag the bike and the wheels out).   

Depending on how long it takes to get the crane back up (and they need a *bigger* crane to do that) and ensure  the area is safe etc, I might not even get my bike back today. And the workshop is closed Sat/Sun. So the earliest I will see it is may be Monday mid morning...

So I may be out of Bathurst *and* out of the track day... Murphy is a bastard.




*not sure if anyone was injured. I hope not because it makes my sooking about not having my bike look weak.

Quote from: craigo on September 25, 2008, 08:50:59 PM
My rear tyre was shagged and won't last a trip to Bathurst, let alone a track day Monday.

So I put my bike in the get new tyres today.  Awesome. Pilot Powers. I was excited... until...

I get a call about 12:30. It was the workshop. A massive crane or something has fallen over onto the building next to where the bike workshop is*. The whole building has been evacuated, my bike is currently sitting on blocks, with the wheels off, with the new tyres half fitted to the rims. The police and firies won't let anyone into the building (even to just drag the bike and the wheels out).   

Depending on how long it takes to get the crane back up (and they need a *bigger* crane to do that) and ensure  the area is safe etc, I might not even get my bike back today. And the workshop is closed Sat/Sun. So the earliest I will see it is may be Monday mid morning...

So I may be out of Bathurst *and* out of the track day... Murphy is a bastard.




*not sure if anyone was injured. I hope not because it makes my sooking about not having my bike look weak.

Holy SHITE! I just heard that on the radio, no one was hurt apparently. ( I think  )

Bad luck for the weekend. Might be someone is trying to tell you something. 

Sorry to hear that Craig, for all concerned.

Wouldn't have thought it would be too much of an issue to lift the crane (depending on how big it is) .... but time is no longer on your side. The biggest issue will be the make-safe - but if it hasn't touched 'your' building it could be OK.

..... and I s'pose they clock off early on Fridays.

How does Steph feel about having a big lump of a pillion tomorrow  should slow her down enough for me to keep up.

Gah! Looks like I am definitely out. Just went down and had a chat with the coppers on point duty, they reckon that it could be A WEEK before they can dismantle the crane. They are bringing in some uber 450t crane from Newcastle this weekend and once that is in place they can start CUTTING UP the fallen crane. But the crane can't leave Newcastle till after peak hour because it's too big or something. The chick from the bike shop reckons it maybe earlier than that, but definitely not prior to Monday. 




Looks like it's off to the pub for me..

I'll put up the map with the locations and stuff later this arvo. To be honest it's pretty much just a matter of following signs for the most part . I'm pretty certain Steph is till going (Betty, I would make a very_bad_passenger) along with Cam (one of her monstered workmates). They have done the route with me recently, so they should be able to sweep and at least and pick up the stragglers. Steph is out now as well.


BTW anyone wanna go to Eastern Creek for a track day on Monday for free? I'd rather someone take advantage of it than just lose the money..

Well that just sucks all round.
Cause I'm out also.
Going to help Vince finish the trailer for Monday.
So really sorry to leave you all without my company or camera.
I know it will be a great day the sky looks like it will be very nice to you all.

cheers
Matty

Quote from: craigo on September 25, 2008, 10:39:51 PM
Gah! Looks like I am definitely out. Just went down and had a chat with the coppers on point duty, they reckon that it could be A WEEK before they can dismantle the crane. They are bringing in some uber 450t crane from Newcastle this weekend and once that is in place they can start CUTTING UP the fallen crane. But the crane can't leave Newcastle till after peak hour because it's too big or something. The chick from the bike shop reckons it maybe earlier than that, but definitely not prior to Monday. 




Looks like it's off to the pub for me..

I'll put up the map with the locations and stuff later this arvo. To be honest it's pretty much just a matter of following signs for the most part . I'm pretty certain Steph is till going (Betty, I would make a very_bad_passenger) along with Cam (one of her monstered workmates). They have done the route with me recently, so they should be able to sweep and at least and pick up the stragglers. Steph is out now as well.


BTW anyone wanna go to Eastern Creek for a track day on Monday for free? I'd rather someone take advantage of it than just lose the money..

guess this means you don't need a lift on monday!!!

Quote from: craigo on September 25, 2008, 10:39:51 PM
BTW anyone wanna go to Eastern Creek for a track day on Monday for free? I'd rather someone take advantage of it than just lose the money..

make the beast with two backs IT!

I don't own leathers!

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK! Otherwise I would go! FAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



DAMMIT! 

But then again, my front tyres rooted so I couldn't go anyway. 

Quote from: Super T.I.B on September 26, 2008, 01:39:15 AM
make the beast with two backs IT!

I don't own leathers!

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK! Otherwise I would go! FAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



DAMMIT! 

But then again, my front tyres rooted so I couldn't go anyway. 

Hey super you can hire leathers at the track and the tires are cheap to i also have a discount coupon 

Quote from: Dockstrada on September 26, 2008, 01:49:14 AM
Hey super you can hire leathers at the track and the tires are cheap to i also have a discount coupon 

Get back to you in a jiffy. 

On second thought, no, I am not able to do it. I'm working all day tomorrow, so won't be able to get around to getting a noo tyre, and the pending nuptials next Friday are  a bit of a strain on the hip pocket nerve. 

Thanks for the offer  . I'm not really sure I wanna take my bike on the track anyway. She has to get me to work everyday and if I hurt her on the track, she not insured so no track days on my daily rider. 

People, I'm out as well, tho come to think of it, I was never really in.... 

Got study and family commitments that I need to take care of - safe ride everybody and I'll be looking forward to the next one.

So who does that leave?

Betty and Jukie, and as far as i know Trev, Andy, Danno ?

Quote from: Jukie on September 26, 2008, 12:58:57 PM
Betty and Jukie, and as far as i know Trev, Andy, Danno ?

Yep I'm definitely in...... See you all at Rouse Hill....