Sydney Motorcycle Show

[OutOfControl]

Just a reminder that the Sydney Motorcycle Show is on this weekend at the Sydney Olympic Park in Homebush, November 21st-23rd.

http://www.australianmotorcycleexpo.com.au

:ayyy:

[stetto]

Never been to one. Is it better then the motorshow content wise, if not im not going

[Schtevo]

Never been to one. Is it better then the motorshow content wise, if not im not going

I went a few years ago - bugger all there unless you are into Harley's or Scooters really.

If they haven't improved it's not worth the effort.

[Mono]

I went a few years ago - bugger all there unless you are into Harley's or Scooters really.

If they haven't improved it's not worth the effort.

Agreed...its like visiting all the bike shops under one roof + dudes jumping shit on little pitbikes! It would be different if they debuted concept bikes & the like, but essentially, its a sales emporium!

[slow bro]

It's only good if your looking for a new bike & can compare them all under one roof.

[heretic]

same stuff, nothing new but gives you a chance to view all bikes at one go. Shame there arent more custom bikes being show.

[dazzler]

hmmm.... you can pick up the occasional bargain...gear wise that is, if your after what it is they are selling cheap, otherwise its fairly lame

its o.k for me i get in free every year.... i know a few of the blokes that put the show together otherwise i wouldnt go either!!!

[zRoYz]

don't ride it off to quickly guys a good friend of mine meet his now wife there.

[LOAFIE]

:drool: Promo girls, its not far from my place and get to catch up with some good mates and talk bikes

[BART]

I will be there. Love looking at bikes, girls and having a chat to the guys on the stands.

I think that everyone should try and get there as I see this as another way of supporting the industry.

My only gripe is that you can never get a decent cup of coffee at these things.

[Captain]

Do you have to pay to be advertised to? ... and i support the industry plenty, I don't even want to think how much I've spent in the last few years.

[BART]

Do you have to pay to be advertised to? ...

Basically yes.......... I do not know of any free trade shows.

The way I look at is, that for $17 (MA members get $2 off) you have all the distributors under one roof and within walking distance.

They do slug you for parking though.

I use to do these trade shows for work and believe me........ they are a real pain in the arse as the majority of people are just tyre kickers.... myself included.

[lilninja]

Im gonna be going on Friday Arvo after work.

I want to go to get a set of those moulded earplugs. Only reason Im going really.

Oh that and to test out my new Camera:ayyy:

[James]

Im gonna be going on Friday Arvo after work.

I want to go to get a set of those moulded earplugs. Only reason Im going really.



Going on Saturday for the same reason
:ayyy:

[SIX36]

Yeah i'm also going for the moulded ear plugs and the so called massive accessories sale???

[spotcom]

I've got a daughter on her "L"s, and am looking for any excuse for some long drives.

:n:

I think she'd LOVE to drive me down to it on Saturday! That'll be a decent 5 hours towards that blasted 120 hour target.

I'll be there on Saturday afternoon, and will be checking out the racing boots section. :ayyy:

[clarkey]

I've got a daughter on her "L"s, and am looking for any excuse for some long drives.

:n:

I think she'd LOVE to drive me down to it on Saturday! That'll be a decent 5 hours towards that blasted 120 hour target.

I'll be there on Saturday afternoon, and will be checking out the racing boots section. :ayyy:

F3 at 80 ...theres something i wouldnt be looking forward too:dohsmiley:

Im going to take my Grandfather there , he loves lookin at anything with wheels

[SIX36]

I've got a daughter on her "L"s, and am looking for any excuse for some long drives.

:n:

I think she'd LOVE to drive me down to it on Saturday! That'll be a decent 5 hours towards that blasted 120 hour target.

I'll be there on Saturday afternoon, and will be checking out the racing boots section. :ayyy:


Be a good parent and dodgy up her L's book 120hrs what parent has this time to waste

[Underground]

Be a good parent and dodgy up her L's book 120hrs what parent has this time to waste

I hope that was sarcasm, or you might need to get yourself checked out for Mongolism.

[pog]

While other riders are getting ripped off the entry fee I for one will be takin advantage
of the empty roads and heading to Robo for a pie!!!

Happy days you should all go!!!

[Dr freedom]

I like expo's & motor'esq type shows.. its just great to be amongst it all, snap a few pics etc.

Nothing better than people whinging about 17 bucks though .. you so & so's will look at the threads full of pics though wont you.. says it all.

[oz r1]

I will be there. Love looking at bikes, girls and having a chat to the guys on the stands.

I think that everyone should try and get there as I see this as another way of supporting the industry.

My only gripe is that you can never get a decent cup of coffee at these things.

same here , no decent coffee but i need a pair of them sunnies they where selling last year at the show , can't remember if they where mad fish or what they where called but bought a jacket a few years ago as well.

[BART]

Ugly Fish.......... I bought a pair at the PI GP.

[dilbee]

Going on Saturday for the same reason
:ayyy:

id like to go for the same reason. Maybe we should have a group buy on moulded ear plugs?

[dazzler]

you got me thinking about these damn things now!!

[BART]

I got a set of the moulded plugs at the PI GP. My 2nd set and there are brilliant.

[dazzler]

can i borrow them to see how they go??:lmao:

[scott]

id like to go for the same reason. Maybe we should have a group buy on moulded ear plugs?

im in. i b goin deaf..:Kat00:
normal plugs dont seem to stay in my ears..

[drukenhard]

Why 2nd set?

Do they deteriorate or something?

I want to go but don't know when.........Maybe Saturday afternoon?


What times are they open?

[drukenhard]

Friday, 21st November, 2008. 10am-9pm
Saturday, 22nd November, 2008. 10am- 8pm
Sunday, 23rd November, 2008. 10am-6pm


Thanks Dave!

[drukenhard]

I'm welcome :lmao::lmao:

[Mono]

Nothing better than people whinging about 17 bucks though .. you so & so's will look at the threads full of pics though wont you.. says it all.


Yep...cause its FREE...!!!:lmao:

[dazzler]

free for me too

remember its not what you know but who you blow... I ..I.. mean who you KNOW:dohsmiley:

[drukenhard]

Or how well you can bullshit your way in!

Do we know who's doing the security.....might have their uniform here!
Homebush is usually ACES (at least superdome and rangers)

[Mono]

Or how well you can bullshit your way in!

Do we know who's doing the security.....might have their uniform here!
Homebush is usually ACES (at least superdome and rangers)

Used to be SNP...

[drukenhard]

bummer, never worked for them!

Oh well.....plan B!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoIL2x6slC8

[cdsuperstar]

wot's so good about moulded ear plugs and how much are they?

[Captain]

I'm after a mouthguard ... I wonder if they have any good ones (along with the earplugs)

[scott]

I'm after a mouthguard ... I wonder if they have any good ones (along with the earplugs)

go to rebel.

or if you want a custom one,see the orthodontist.
i just take my teeth out..:lmao::lmao:

[dazzler]

whos doing security....

A.S.S australian security services.... and i use to work for them!!!!!
yes folks i get dockside parking and entry through the fire exits straight in there...

all this day costs me is time and gas!!!

[R_u_1_e_r]

Friday, 21st November, 2008. 10am-9pm
Saturday, 22nd November, 2008. 10am- 8pm
Sunday, 23rd November, 2008. 10am-6pm


Thanks Dave!

You must talk to yourself a lot yeh! And answering your own questions i see! Mmmm! Ok then! Carry on, nothing to see here!

[drukenhard]

Damn, one of the few companies I didn't work for.....better bring the headphones!

[drukenhard]

You must talk to yourself a lot yeh! And answering your own questions i see! Mmmm! Ok then! Carry on, nothing to see here!

No I don't

[drukenhard]

Stop telling fibs, you do it all the time!

[dazzler]

Dave take a moment to take your medicine bud, those 'other' people are posting for you!!!

[lilninja]

wot's so good about moulded ear plugs and how much are they?

They are moulded to your inner ear to provide the best protection against noise with the added bonus of being comfortable.

[dazzler]

i think about 1 yellow drinking voucher, iirc

[Captain]

go to rebel.

or if you want a custom one,see the orthodontist.
i just take my teeth out..:lmao::lmao:

I bought one at the chemist, but the 'average' mouth is clearly different from mine :lmao:
I might have to get one custom made. A while back I posted up something about it, but no-one was interested. I made some enquiries and did an online search, and saved this in my 'favourites' but never chased it up. It seems to be made for motorcyclists: Power gel (http://www.shockdoctor.com/products/mouthguards/adult.aspx)


Incidentally, thay also have body armour ... you can never have too much protection (although just how practical this is I don't know..)
http://www.shockdoctor.com/product/phantom-360-body-armor.aspx

[Captain]

They are moulded to your inner ear to provide the best protection against noise with the added bonus of being comfortable.

You mean your outer ear :confused1:

:ayyy:
(actually that would be great for me, as I have narrow and twisted ear canals, bloody hard to fit plugs sometimes)

[DiZ]

Smirk and I will probably head over on friday, unemployment has some upsides :D

5 buck parking for motorbikes that's a bit chad honestly.

[spotcom]

I bought one at the chemist, but the 'average' mouth is clearly different from mine :lmao:
I might have to get one custom made. A while back I posted up something about it, but no-one was interested. I made some enquiries and did an online search, and saved this in my 'favourites' but never chased it up. It seems to be made for motorcyclists: Power gel (http://www.shockdoctor.com/products/mouthguards/adult.aspx)


Just curious - I've never considered a mouthguard while riding. With a good full face helmet, it never occurred to me that I'd need extra protection in this form. I also don't recall seeing anyone at the track with them, but maybe I'm not paying attention.

Why do you feel that a mouthguard is necessary?

Is it something that is commonly worn?

[Captain]

Well, I first got thinking about it when I noticed both Rossi and Stoner ride with them. When they come back to park ferme, sometimes you can see them handing it over to one of their team. So it's simple really; if they wear them, they must do so for a reason.

I also recall a rider coming off at OP, at the flip flop and he facedived into the ground. I don't know how he did it, but his teeth cut right through his top lip ...

I haven't seen any casual riders with them either, and it doesn't seem to be one of the more common injuries.

[*Oggy*]

Just curious - I've never considered a mouthguard while riding. With a good full face helmet, it never occurred to me that I'd need extra protection in this form. I also don't recall seeing anyone at the track with them, but maybe I'm not paying attention.

Why do you feel that a mouthguard is necessary?

Is it something that is commonly worn?

I see the point on guard protecting lips etc etc, but I personally would be more concerned with the risk of swallowing the damn thing, which would be more a fatal issue more than a cosmetic issue.

[AG23]

As far as I know it is more to do with grinding (or gritting?) your teeth when riding.

[Captain]

You're funny Oggie :) have you ever worn a mouthgard? No way you could swallow one; I'm more worried about gagging, apparently you do quite a bit until you get used to the damn thing. Like I said, I bought one (1 size fits all my arse) and I thought I was going to vomit.

When I did some research, I read up quite a bit on mouth guards and yes, they can protect your teeth and gums/lips, but importantly they will prevent the shock from being transmitted by the jaw back to where the jaw hinges in your head etc, because that's where the read damage occurs and you break your jaw etc. Nasty stuff.


As far as I know it is more to do with grinding (or gritting?) your teeth when riding.
Do riders do that? That's an interesting topic (if a little embarrasing perhaps); I have wondered what to do whith my mouth while riding (no stupid comments, it's hard enough writing this) ... probably due to the pressure from the helmet on my cheecks, I suspect I'm riding with my mouth partly open ...

[Dr freedom]

I changed the cheek pads in my lid .. Shoei TZR standard is 35mm, I put 33mm ones in & its much more comfortable.

The mouthguard one is interesting .. are there any riders that use one?

[AG23]

Yeah, it's pretty common to grind your teeth when in the heat of a battle. I know a few who get sore teeth after they race (but still don't wear a mouthguard)!

Riders do many strange things when they are racing.

That's why when you watch Supercross on television and the mechanics write 'BREATH' on the pitboard - it's because when they are racing it's very common for riders to hold their breath when racing. A little reminder helps you consciously do it.

[Captain]

Thanks Alex; it's the reason I was asking what I should do with my mouth :). I know that correct breathing is important in many sports ... probably all sports ... and with your mouth open this would be difficult to do (as you're supposed to breathe in with your nose...)

[LOAFIE]

Hey Captain, a mates brother makes a mouthguard thats made primarilly for cronic snorers, but has other applications.
So the issue of swallowing mouth guards is not a prob, will see him tonite and get the details if you like.

[Jonny DeWog]

Yeah, it's pretty common to grind your teeth when in the heat of a battle. I know a few who get sore teeth after they race (but still don't wear a mouthguard)!

Riders do many strange things when they are racing.

That's why when you watch Supercross on television and the mechanics write 'BREATH' on the pitboard - it's because when they are racing it's very common for riders to hold their breath when racing. A little reminder helps you consciously do it.

If that's the case, then they're more likely to be wearing an "occlusal splint". These are made from a resilient acrylic, unlike sports-mouthguards which are vac-formed from softer silicon rubber.

Splints have to be custom made as, aside from protecting teeth from the effects of clenching/grinding, they have to perfectly balance the complicated jaw mechanism (think of a twin-axis hinge), whilst the jaw muscles are clamping every which way with pressures of up to 40-50psi!

Your a wealth of info Alex....thanks for the input.


jdw

[EscapadeBabe]

Would people wear them just whilst out riding the twisties or on the track only...? I can understand the later but not everytime I got on a bike...

I find that if i ride with my mouth open, I bite the inside of my cheeks from the helmet pushing my chubby cheeks between my teeth at the back... it'd probably be pretty uncomfortable having a mouthguard in too...

[Marcus]

As far as I know it is more to do with grinding (or gritting?) your teeth when riding.

I heard that as well, I vaguely remember something about being knocked out and swallowing/biting your tongue- the mouth guard stops this.

Dont quote me, it was a while ago


Riders do many strange things when they are racing.

That's why when you watch Supercross on television and the mechanics write 'BREATH' on the pitboard - it's because when they are racing it's very common for riders to hold their breath when racing. A little reminder helps you consciously do it.

This is interesting, I found out I hold my breath when cornering. Then I went out and further noticed I dont exhale until I get on the gas.

Then I went out and tried to breath around a corner and physically couldnt- my riding position and leathers stopped my chest from expanding.

One guy I know is really bad and comes in red faced after riding.

[Jonny DeWog]

I vaguely remember something about being knocked out and swallowing/biting your tongue- the mouth guard stops this.

Dont quote me, it was a while ago

.

Mouthguards won't stop tongue obstruction. Likewise when rugby players get knocked unconscious, they check the airway to ensure they're breathing, and remove the mouthguard if it's in the way.

jdw

[eden.kwok]

Just wondering with the sydney motor show will there be large apparel sales and stuff for us to try on, in particular i am interested in trying on the spidi carbo six gloves and the puma boots.

[lilninja]

from what ive heard thats mostly what it is! a big sale center. not really all that many bikes that havent yet hit the market. stil worth a look still.

[James]

The Melbourne show was criticised for lack of apparel (latest AMCN). Hope the Sydney show took notice of the criticism and sorts this out :confused1:

[scott]

i'm gonna head out for a look today.. anyone else going?

just chuck a sickie,you know ya's want to.

[Captain]

Maybe .... where is it again?

[scott]

homebush

[lilninja]

Im heading out after work, be there about 5
what about you scott?

[scott]

Im heading out after work, be there about 5
what about you scott?
i just got back. wasn't very good.. they had the k9 gixxer thou & 09 r1 though,which was good. bought some of them custom earplugs for $50:hatter:,they work so good.would definatly recomend them..

[Bigdog]

i just got back. wasn't very good.. they had the k9 gixxer thou & 09 r1 though,which was good. bought some of them custom earplugs for $50:hatter:,they work so good.would definatly recomend them..

$50 is way cheaper than what they were charging for them at this years PI Grand Prix.
Alternately you can buy 200 pairs of E.A.R. Earsoft FX's from Bakers (Blacktown) for $33 (on special until Jan 2009). They also do the job pretty well.

[scott]

they are charging $60,but i was first customer of the day so got $10 off.:ayyy:

there is 2 mobs doing it-"earmold" & "savior ear"..i got mine from savior ear as they have 2 young chicks doing it and earmold has 2 old blokes..:Kat00:

[James]

Leaning towards saviour ear already :)

[scott]

Leaning towards saviour ear already :)

lol..:lmao::lmao::lmao:

[drukenhard]

Anyone going on Sunday?

If you want to meet up there PM me and I'll give you my details.....we could hit the stalls together and get group discounts (plus on the last day the more they sell the less they have to pack up and take back with them)

[Dorzun]

was out there for most of today working, well if ya call swanning round with a media pass around ya neck working, and yeh can agree, not a lot more to see than at a bike shop cept for the odd few scantly clad young ladies, all off whom thought they where getting pics with me for the mags:ayyy::ayyy::ayyy::ayyy:

Might head out again on sunday arvo as there where a few people I didn't get to catch up with

[scott]

not a lot more to see than at a bike shop cept for the odd few scantly clad young ladies

not many of them either.:(
:rules:

[oz r1]

i just got back. wasn't very good.. they had the k9 gixxer thou & 09 r1 though,which was good. bought some of them custom earplugs for $50:hatter:,they work so good.would definatly recomend them..

Hey scott , do you remember if the ugly fish sun glass stand is there again this year as i'm going tomorrow and want to buy a pair . cheers paul.

[scott]

i think so paul. there were a couple of sunglass stands...im pretty sure one was ugly fish.:ayyy:

[Bigdog]

Pics anyone?

[scott]

didn't get any.

[oz r1]

i think so paul. there were a couple of sunglass stands...im pretty sure one was ugly fish.:ayyy:

Thanks mate :ayyy:

[drukenhard]

Anyone for Sunday?

[ibishu]

I just saw Tex and Bundy on the 10 news promoting the motorcycle show!
geez that dog get every where doesn't she?:ayyy:

[Captain]

Went there this arvo, it was OK I guess, some of the bikes I wanted to see where there, but not that many really.
Highlight for me was seeing and sitting on the KTM RC8, I really like it even if it feels a little 'plasticky' ... and perhaps not as refined as I expected it to. Still, you get the impresison that it would be a hot bike to ride.

.... and fark if that R1 is not ugly from the rear ...

[spotcom]

Went there this arvo, it was OK I guess, some of the bikes I wanted to see where there, but not that many really.
Highlight for me was seeing and sitting on the KTM RC8, I really like it even if it feels a little 'plasticky' ... and perhaps not as refined as I expected it to. Still, you get the impresison that it would be a hot bike to ride.

.... and fark if that R1 is not ugly from the rear ...

What was the rest of the show like - were there plenty of accessories and clothing up for grabs, with "show specials" and the like?

Still not 100% that I'm getting to it tomorrow, but if it's worth it, I'll make the effort.

[Bigdog]

Any comments about the 2009 GSX-R1000? Is it smaller like most newer thou's? Does it look any good?

[Captain]

spotcom there were some good specials I saw on leathers, don't recall the brand but they were usually $ 1,900 and they were going for $ 1,200. I bought a summer jacket across the road, Action have a hall to themselves with 'show specials - a cheapie for $ 130, but if you put it next to the Dainese (discounted to $ 300) it's clear that it's superior in all but the name. Still looking for my 'perfect' summer jacket - given how hot it is downunder, you'd think that it would be easy to find a perforated leather jacket ...

Bigdog I must admit I totally missed the gixxer 1000, not intentionally honest, still not sure how I did that.

[RIPPERTON]

Huh? sunglasses ??
there were plenty of chicks in skimpy dresses !!
must take camera.
see pedrosa'a and rossis bikes up close.

[drukenhard]

Dainese Delmar is a good summer perforated leather jacket from what my mate says....not cheap though (about $800)

It has a funky liner that lets the air circulate even better.....he usually has to wear a jumper underneath it when it's not sweltering.

Looks like this
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/Motowheelscom/Dainese/2008%20collection/dainese_delmar_perf_jkt_wht_LG.jpg

[scott]

Any comments about the 2009 GSX-R1000? Is it smaller like most newer thou's? Does it look any good?
its smaller than it looks in pics,bout the same as our k6's. looks good.. i like it.
dont think id trade mine though.

[cg_racer]

I was there today, got a pair of the moulded earplugs and some Draggin Jeans, almost got one of those Kreiga backpacks too.
The 09 R1 looks good in the flesh, and the GSXR1000 looked pretty good too, there was a black & gold/copper one that looked pretty cool, I was impressed with the 750 & 600 GSXRs as well, I didn't like the CBR600RR as much, I'd rank the 600s Suzuki, Yamaha, Honda from the impression I got just on looks and how they felt to sit on.
The KTM RC8 was impressive side on and from behind, but I don't like the headlight etc.
The Benelli TNT2 would have to have been the most comfortable sports bike that I got to sit on at the show and looked great too.
The VMax looked pretty impressive up close, I'd get one of them before a Harley or anything cruiserish.
I'm over the BMWs, they either feel really plastically, or the bits of engine interfere with your legs (GP2 moto, K1200R etc).
In terms of apparrel, I'd have to say there was not much at all, some brands that you've never heard of for leather jackets etc but apart from Draggin & Hornee jeans it was pretty thin on the ground tbh.

[jasonbw]

What moulded plugs CG, hope they sort the prob mate. $$?? Name ??

[cg_racer]

Earmold Australia, they cost $60. I thought they were the 'insta-mold' (http://www.earmold.com.au/content/view/19/39/) ones.
I enquired about the ones with the sonic fllters in them and the guy talked me out of them, apparently they are only for musicians etc.
Yeah, I hope they fix this ringing in the right ear too, but I've had it for around 2-3 weeks now so who knows.
There is a 3 month wait for the specialist, so I'm considering a different one.
I'm going to have a go at swapping the yoshi slip-on back to the stock one, looking at the manual for the Yoshi it says that its not intended for freeway use, only track use...

Also, Kirk took a few photos at the show, so I'll see if we can get some in this thread.

[drukenhard]

Better get your ears checked......if they have been ringing for that long then you may have got tinnitis.

Other Causes of Ringing in Ears
Ear infection
Fluid in the ears
Medications (both Prescription and Non-prescription, notably aspirin and other nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Aging (Presbycusis)
Ear trauma (such as from the noise of planes, firearms, or loud music)
Rarely, aneurysm or an acoustic neuroma (a benign tumor on the acoustic nerve).

so yeah....get it looked at sooner than later!

[cdsuperstar]

def my 1st and last time going 2 this show, just a big bike yard. if it wasn't for the moulded ear plugs, id say not worth it. but that's just my opinion. oh, and getting a bunch of free stickers for my new track bike!!

2 mobs doin the ear plugs. one with 2 sweaty old guys and another with 2 not bad looking chicks. no guessing where i got mine. will set u back $60 but a bit of hagglin and sweet talkin got me $50. a few attached pics!

[Captain]

Dainese Delmar is a good summer perforated leather jacket from what my mate says....not cheap though (about $800)

It has a funky liner that lets the air circulate even better.....he usually has to wear a jumper underneath it when it's not sweltering.

Looks like this
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/Motowheelscom/Dainese/2008%20collection/dainese_delmar_perf_jkt_wht_LG.jpg

That's the one I'm after :ayyy: .... do you know who sells them? Yes $ 800 is a lot, and the new Dainese jackets feels a lot 'softer' than their previous.

(I have seen the Delmar before, but not fully perforated like this one)

[quickchick]

Well I went yesterday and thought it wasn't too bad. It was like going to Westfields rather than all seperate shops. There was something for everyone here. $17 admission fee.

Biggie, the GSXR1000 looked great (apart from the double exhaust but that's my personal opinion). When I saw the white GSXR750 I got the "wow" factor happening so when I saw the guy I bought my current bike from, we were a having "serious" chat about little bling improvements. Hmmmmmm.

Shawn Giles was there at Suzuki signing posters and having a chat.

Bought myself a puncture repair kit just in case one day ......

Favourite bike: $55,000 Bimoto R8. Make sure you have a look at this one.

[oz r1]

Was a bit like visiting a bike shop , not much there really and the only thing that was a surprise was the plastic tank on the rc8 :confused1: the thou bikes are getting smaller are'nt they, said hello to tex , bundy and jen and got my sunnies, don't think i'll go next year.

[Kat00]

That RC8 was pretty cool. fairly long wheel base, check the length of the chain if you go.

I was there last night for the specific reason to see our friend from the southern state ;)

Didn't think much of the Gixxer.

Hi-Lite seeing Tex & Jen and thank you, you two :ayyy:

[pan]

Saw a few RATS today...


My 4 year old thinking, "but dad, it doesn't even have chrome bits on it"
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/pansta/Hayabusa/Busa2009.jpg



Tex and Bundy
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/pansta/Hayabusa/TexandBundy.jpg



My favourite:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/pansta/Hayabusa/Y2K.jpg

[oz r1]

Netrider has a booth there , i think rats need one next year. It is a long bike (RC8) kat00 and i love that style of sports bike but up close i wasn't impressed with the finish , ducati had a piss poor showing this year.

[Bigdog]

Need more pics, I can't go this year :(

[Captain]

I got licked by Bundy :lmao:, now that's a cool dog :ayyy:

[LOAFIE]

Had a great day, great catching up with Tex and Bundy .
That Copper busa looks sweet, sat on the RC8 me likey vely much

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k192/loafie01/CopperBusa.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k192/loafie01/Bikeshow1.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k192/loafie01/Bikeshow2.jpg

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[Johnny]

Nice pics guys :ayyy:





out of curiosity, wtf has Netrider have in its booth ? ............... :lmao:

[Johnny]

A glory hole perhaps ?





oops, did I say that out loud ? :lmao:

[Kat00]

GRO to, that would be a tuff gig that. Good luck luck to them :clap:

[Bigdog]

Good pics Loafie, that K9 Gixxer looks sweet. Piss off the cans and it will be even sweeter.

[RIPPERTON]

out of curiosity, wtf has Netrider have in its booth ? ............... :lmao:

A few Swastikas hanging on the wall and a couple of SS gaurds pointing out the rules and regulations of being a member of NaziRider...I mean NetRider

[LOAFIE]

Good pics Loafie, that K9 Gixxer looks sweet. Piss off the cans and it will be even sweeter.

Thanks John, yes the cans gotta go
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k192/loafie01/GsxrRear.jpg

[Dunno]

Why do they do that? They must know it looks pox & surely they can maintain gas & noise emissions without NASA type pipe :confused1:

Top picks Loafie :ayyy: Like the BigD I cant get there this year. :cursing:

[One Mofo]

you didnt miss much, i was kinda dissapointed actually especially with all the gear that was not available, thought there should have been more. the bikes were nice though $5 for bike parking thought that was a rip too.
it just seemed like a half ass effort

[Captain]

A glory hole perhaps ?





oops, did I say that out loud ? :lmao:
:lmao:

[oz r1]

Why do they do that? They must know it looks pox & surely they can maintain gas & noise emissions without NASA type pipe :confused1:
Cans ??? i thought they'de strapped telegraph poles to either side :lmao:
Top picks Loafie :ayyy: Like the BigD I cant get there this year. :cursing:

You guy's did'nt miss much.

[Smirk]

DiZ and I went on Friday, I took a few photos which can be found here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30049288@N06/sets/72157609621511254/).

DiZ on possibly his next bike:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3196/3047246697_27f6fc72c7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30049288@N06/3047246697/in/set-72157609621511254)

And me on what I wish was my next bike:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3281/3047245671_af37f9dd68.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30049288@N06/3047245671/in/set-72157609621511254)

[Mozzie]

Great shots Smirk. Those dirt riders are just crazy these days.

[Captain]

Finally .... :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3154/3047251263_9c25f76c8f_b.jpg
And that's about the best there was, I don't think there was much left in the budget ...


Top pics Smirk, thanks.

[Johnny]

Can always rely on you Captain :ayyy:

(one on the right, I could swear she's our Bridgestone sales rep with a wig :lmao: )

[Captain]

It was Smirk's photo Johnny, credit to him :):):)

[SIX36]

Besides getting my ear plugs it sucked arse as usual...

[Specs]

just came back from the show, well not much to see, pretty much the same as last year except for the couple of new models. And that new R1 is hot, one of the guys told me it is gonna cost 24K when it comes out in march. :hatter: And how small is that Pedrosa gp bike, it looks the same size as the new Yamaha 125 no wonder Hayden couldnt ride it

[_chado77]

got to page 11..looking at the usual..but was just bout to say where are all the promo girls..at least someone kept the faith on pg 12:spank::mod_smilie_rockwoot:ayyy:



sounds the same as last year & before..didnt really impress me then so didnt go this year.. i reckon the bike expo at the GP has more rarities:ayyy:

[LOAFIE]

:bla:

[Captain]

And that new R1 is hot, one of the guys told me it is gonna cost 24K when it comes out in march.
I like it overall, even the white with purple frame ... except the arse; those exhausts have gotta go. BTW, the salesman told us it will be around 20K. Given the price of the competition, at 24K they wouldn't sell many. I'd expect it to debut at 19K, but sell for 17, 17.5 after a few months.

[lilninja]

A few pics from the show with my new camera

[lilninja]

And one more

[wade193]

I like the RC8 :ayyy: although i wish they painted the swingarm black.

[AS76]

just came back from the show, well not much to see, pretty much the same as last year except for the couple of new models. And that new R1 is hot, one of the guys told me it is gonna cost 24K when it comes out in march. :hatter: And how small is that Pedrosa gp bike, it looks the same size as the new Yamaha 125 no wonder Hayden couldnt ride it

I was told it will around the 19-20K mark.

[Underground]

Nice pics guys :ayyy:
out of curiosity, wtf has Netrider have in its booth ? ............... :lmao:


A couple of bored guys, a few screenshots of their forum and their ban - hammer.

[heretic]

went to the show and wasnt really much to see as everyone said. The R1 is definetly getting it next year. The 08 just doesnt cut it anymore. Was abit disappointed with the show last time I was there was in 06 and last weeks show was the exact same thing, same exact layout, same shit. Still it was a windy cold rainy day so I had nothing better to do.

[Dr freedom]

Here is my effort from yesterday..

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c123/Drfr33d0m/DSCN2046.jpg
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[Dr freedom]

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[Dr freedom]

A Toll HSV/ Rick Kelly inspired CBR? I thought I'd seen it all till then.

Never ceases to amaze me how many people enquire about a Hyosung.. it was chockers in their area.

The R1 rear end is a shocker.. everyone around it seemed to all agree, it looks bad.

Watched a guy wobble his way ontop of an RS4 Aprillia, only to then watch him fall off it & knock the bike next to him over as well lol. Aprillia people were not impressed .. it made their little section look a whole lot cheaper. They didnt use stands that were sturdy or mounted to the ground in some way.

The girls for this years show were rented from some agency that specialises in the cheaper end of town.. more quantity than quality I would say.. & even the quantity was down.

[Specs]

I was told it will around the 19-20K mark.

that sounds like a more decent price, was told 24K by the bikebiz guy, can buy a Duc with that kind of money

[Dave75]

I missed the show, thanks for the pics

[squirrelgadget]

I quite enjoyed the show! I even found my next bike!

plus got to talk to the guy from triumph about my bike, things are progressing slowly

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii115/gypsieswink/CIMG4905.jpg

[Kat00]

Good Pics from the good Doctor, covered it well :ayyy:

[wade193]

Great photos, felt like i was there :ayyy:

[Johnny]

Watched a guy wobble his way ontop of an RS4 Aprillia, only to then watch him fall off it & knock the bike next to him over as well lol.

:dohsmiley::lmao::lmao:

[Pokey]

Ok so maybe i should have gone to check out the modified ZX 14's :(

Oh well i'll just have to fix mine :n:

[Dr freedom]

Im not the best snapper in the world .. but I like getting to all these shows & I do my best lol, so thanks anyways :)

What about Pedbots vented rear disk .. something normal for you track folks, freaky to see close up tho.

Plenty more Italian bikes seem to come out with yer braided lines etc etc nowadays as well. Just like if you remember how big companies like Solace were in the early days, now you are not paying for anything unless Ford, Holden etc tint your windows prior & Solace dwindles away..

The black carbon fibre MV had a price tag of 185k on it as well.

None of the race bikes there had any fancy wavey disks n stuff on them either.

[Kat00]

Yeah, notice how thick that rotor was.

[Dr freedom]

I also gotta say Tex & Bundysure do draw a crowd .. man, Bundy is in just about as many pics as Peter North is in pornos!!
Everyone wanted a pic.. tex was popular too at times lol

[motoplast]

I had an awesome time at the show, and i thought of you guys, really i did:lmao:

[motoplast]

Here's some more (Bundy's such a tart ):spank:

[motoplast]

I told her to behave herself!!:dancesmiley:

[motoplast]

She just can't help herself.....

[motoplast]

Just a few more of Bundy hav'n a great day !!!

[Captain]

Top pics mate :ayyy:

The bloke on the right really likes the bike hey? :lmao:

http://www.nswroadandtrackbikes.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2977&d=1227677332

[motoplast]

Another day at the office.!:ayyy:

[Dr freedom]

He's scored with all the birds .. my fav is the front on shot on the SeaDoo

[ozducati]

there was some action outside too... my new toy.. 05 749 track bike...

[ozducati]

more..

[ozducati]

the Bimota DB7 is a work of art.. and the KTM RC8 looks much better in Black..

[Jonny DeWog]

the Bimota DB7 is a work of art.. and the KTM RC8 looks much better in Black..


Not a fan of the RC8 - in any colour, but the Bimota is hot.

I've always loved the Hailwood tributes: Saw one of these MH's on sale:

http://nswroadandtrackbikes.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=3007&d=1227681140

at Deus (of all places).It had 12000km, and the owner was asking over the original price. 'Tell him he's dreaming' - I thought.....until it sold a few days later (for his nominated price).......Doh!

"Regrets; I have a few....."


jdw

[Cedric]

Had a great time there.. Was interested in the new R1 (albeit being a staunch Kwaka fan) for the big bang engine.. Not sure about the front/back ends though!

[Kat00]

Both Tex and Bundy sure find that Suzuki T-Shirt interesting.

http://nswroadandtrackbikes.com/images/tex.jpg

[Soloarm]

mmmmmmmmmm!


Men are sooooooo simple!

Just a wee whisper....... Jenn manages Tex & Bundy..........I trained the dog still working on Tex:lmao:

All bar one promo girl was organised by me, so its not the dog or the bike or dare I say it Tex:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

Behind all impressive things there is someone who has worked their arse off:mod_smilie_rockwoot (Jenn & Vick)

Dogs, chipmunks, monkeys all trainable but NO cats!!

[pan]

Keep at it Jenn. You're doing a great job :clap:

Can you train RATS?