Phillip Island Classic

[Hagarr]

OK Trendsetters for many years I've wanted to do this and Business & Life have got in the way, but not anymore!

Having Bike transported to S.A. (Adelaide) Flying to Adelaide with helmet & tank bag full of socks & jocks and riding to the Island Classic.

Will meet up with some fellow trendsetters along the way, perhaps a detour to Dimboola and shoot some vermin, if allowed, and on to PI.

From there I will take the Coast Road to Sydney via the Snowies and then fly back to sunny W.A.

Just putting it out there to any of you fellow trendsetters if you are interested let me know and we can organise and have a few headaches along the way otherwise I'll ride along with all me mates.

probably gone for a few weeks whatever it takes!

Island Classic is on Australia Day Long Weekend!

[MONO]

Already booked flights,accom, and corporate tickets $150 ea. Went last year its a must.

[Hagarr]

I missed this years but had been to the two previous years before that.

There is some really nice gear and watching Steve Martin kick Pommie arse was cool, I think he cracked a 1.28.9 or somewhere in that vicinity.

Not bad for a Kat!

Motor built by Probike from memory and an absolute Rocket.

Some really cool bikes turn up.

John McGuiness is coming next year I believe riding the Roger Winfrey Harris!





Oh and by the way Happy Birthday! :)

[TonyOW31]

I missed this years but had been to the two previous years before that.

There is some really nice gear and watching Steve Martin kick Pommie arse was cool, I think he cracked a 1.28.9 or somewhere in that vicinity.

Not bad for a Kat!

Motor built by Probike from memory and an absolute Rocket.

Some really cool bikes turn up.

John McGuiness is coming next year I believe riding the Roger Winfrey Harris!





Oh and by the way Happy Birthday! :)

Think that time is a bit off, best ever lap by a bike is a 1:28.66 by Stoner on qualifying tyres in 2008, lap record is 1:30.

[latheboy]

Australia beware – Isle of Man phenomenon John McGuinness has been confirmed as a starter for the United Kingdom team in the 2014 Australian Motorcycle News International Island Classic historic motorcycle meet at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, next January 24-26.

Thanks to its extraordinary depth, Australia has completely dominated the International Trophy teams battle in the Island Classic to date, but with 41-year-old McGuiness heading Down Under to strengthen the UK roster the reign of home-town ‘terror’ could be over.

UK squad leader, Roger Winfield, is preparing a Honda powered Harris F1 for the 41 year old McGuinness, in what will be his first appearance on Australian race soil.

McGuinness is a motorcycling legend, and any Isle of Man fan knows his incredible scorecard at the world’s toughest road race - a remarkable 20 Isle of Man TT victories, and 41 podiums picked up along the way. From Lancashire, McGuinness started racing at the Island of Man back in 1996, with his first victory in 1999 when he won the Lightweight 250 TT.

His most recent TT scalp was in late August, when he took the Senior TT for the sixth time – and also set a new lap record of 131.671mph in the process. His 20 victories betters the feats of Mike Hailwood, and stands McGuinness second only to the legendary Joey Dunlop in the TT history books.

As well as ‘pure’ road racing, McGuinness, a bricklayer by trade, is also a regular on the world endurance circuit for the Honda TT Legends team, with a best finish of sixth so far in 2013.

The UK team has never lacked class at the pointy end of the International Trophy field – Jeremy McWilliams has scooped the individual honours in two of the last three years – but now it’s adding even more muscle with not only McGuiness, but also fellow British road racing guns Gary Johnson and Steve Brogan.
Johnson won the Superstock TT at the Isle of Man in 2011, while Brogan has collected two British road racing titles in the last six years, including the ‘Evo’ Superbike class in 2010.

Also joining the UK squad are four-time British national champion, Mike Edwards, and Mick Godfrey who last year finished sixth overall in the International Trophy. There will be a total of 12 Brits in the line up, five racing in the newly formed “Experts” class, five racing in the “Clubman” category and two reserves.

“John McGuinness is a superstar, “ said UK team captain Keith Higgs. “If you have always wanted to get to the Isle of Man to see John race, you’re in luck because I’m thrilled to say that John is heading down under. Where else, apart from the Isle of Man would you want to see him race, but Phillip Island. I can’t wait to see him carve up the place.”

“We have an awesome team this year and I think we will give the Aussies a massive run for their money.”

“Jeremy is eager to win back the individual trophy, and Mick Godfrey rode particularly well last year, getting faster in every race.”

“Brogie struggled a little previously with clutch problems, but that is behind him and Gary Johnson is a very experience racer on all sorts of machinery, and an Isle of Man winner. “

“All I can say is the poms are coming, so get ready for a historic showdown!” said Higgs.

America and New Zealand also compete in the International Trophy, with the composition of their 2014 teams to be announced shortly – along with the riders who will defend Australian pride.

The UK squad are well down the road in terms of preparations with Keith Higgs’ coordinating the expats out of Australia, and UK based bike builder Roger Winfield looking after the British troops. Winfield is preparing F1 Harris machines with capacities from 1100 to 1250 cc for McGuinness and his counterparts.

So serious is the Brit campaign, that Winfield is bringing eight mechanics to Australia to ensure they have as much talent in the pits, as they do on the track.

[TurboKat]

Group ride to the event from Melbourne anyone?

[latheboy]

I've been talking to this bloke a bit lately and helping him out with some Dyno stuff.

I reckon i'll be there.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/dlra2/profiles/388-001.jpg

[Hagarr]

Think that time is a bit off, best ever lap by a bike is a 1:28.66 by Stoner on qualifying tyres in 2008, lap record is 1:30.

Happy to be informed wrong I was working on whay I thought I had remembered, Apologies, post was trying to point out they were about 5-6 seconds a lap off currrent superbike times, damn quick for '80's style bike albeit severely tweaked.

[stiffsimon]

I'm up for this. I've been for the last couple of years and it's an annual event for me now cause it's fuckin awesome. The bikes are fantastic but the best thing for me is that you can get up close and personal with the riders, mechanics and everybody in the pits even during the racing. The first time I went in 2012 I helped push some blokes Katana back to the pits when he broke down whilst leading the race.
I'll be staying at my mates gaff at the Island though.

[rock hard]

i was going to ride over in march Danny which is well past the island classic...i will see who is doing the transport to SA cause its gotten fuckin expensive these last couple of years ..what about flying to melbourne and hiring bikes and stay at the gap campground..dunno just not looking forward to the nullabour in january

[Hagarr]

i was going to ride over in march Danny which is well past the island classic...i will see who is doing the transport to SA cause its gotten fuckin expensive these last couple of years ..what about flying to melbourne and hiring bikes and stay at the gap campground..dunno just not looking forward to the nullabour in january

You doing Nullarbor in January?

[rock hard]

no mate march fuck 40 degrees all day it would be like being at work

[BillyWhizz888]

no mate march fuck 40 degrees all day it would be like being at work

at work.... make that 50 degrees :p

[rock hard]

YOU GOT IT. mel...Dan so where are you up to with this

[MotoMax]

Might be up for this Danny, keep me posted!

[Hagarr]

YOU GOT IT. mel...Dan so where are you up to with this

I haven't booked yet Mozz because I'm still deciding which bike to take but definitely going one way or another.

Sensible option is Bandit, GSXR1100 (Fairing but cramped) is a maybe but I really need to ride the B-King and check how it feels and is OK with the Longer swinger lower stance and also shitty fuel tank size, so in a nutshell just waiting to get better after my op so I can do some test riding.

Pricing for transport is not cheap but I priced for the King so I don't know if the others are any cheaper if by much but I still reckon its the best option, I have driven the nullarbor and if you can't sit on 140-160 on the bike it would be slow and boring as fuck so don't see any point in flattening a tyre and being bored.

I've got another three and half weeks before I'm supposed to actually do anything that may damage my op stuff so will keep posted.

[Hagarr]

Might be up for this Danny, keep me posted!

Watch this space!

Will do!

[Hagarr]

OK heres the Itinerary!

start Adelaide to Dimboola (as long as Rod's back hangs in there)

Dimboola to Bendigo via Dunolly.

Bendigo to Phillip Island

Phillip Island Classic three days!

Phillip Island to Lakes Entrance

Lakes Entrance to Jindabyne

Jindabyne (via Hall) to Bathurst.

Bathurst to Sydney via maybe Macquarie Pass or similar.

Fly out of Sydney to Perth and send bike back to Perth from there.

[Hagarr]

OK bike booked to Adelaide, will arrive on the 14th January.

Any of you S.A. guys have any preferred routes to Phillip Island otherwise it will be a random trip!

[MONO]

Only there for the two nights three days, should see see you there.

[Hagarr]

Will make a big effort to catch up, where are you staying?

[BANDITROD]

You are more than welcome to crash here mate I will only have an air bed or swags though and if you want we can go bush for some shooting

[Hagarr]

You are more than welcome to crash here mate I will only have an air bed or swags though and if you want we can go bush for some shooting

Will contact closer to the day but sounds good!

[BANDITROD]

Cool

[CICCO]

Lorenzo did 1:27.8 this year.... come on guys we should all know this ...

[CICCO]

Think that time is a bit off, best ever lap by a bike is a 1:28.66 by Stoner on qualifying tyres in 2008, lap record is 1:30. what about 2013

[nick76]

what about 2013
That doesn't count.....there was no Aussie up front that year...

[CICCO]

Hahahaha ok

So since stoner retired no one watches gp anymore hahahaha...

Nick what time have u done at the island... I can't wait to go there I'm booking around mid February

[MONO]

Will make a big effort to catch up, where are you staying?

Staying in a house in Cowes. Friend booked the accommodation. Not sure of the address yet. Will PM you phone number.

[probike]

Shawn Giles lap record on one of our Katanas is 1.36.9

[CICCO]

That's crazy fast for a katana.... That dude can ride

[Hagarr]

Staying in a house in Cowes. Friend booked the accommodation. Not sure of the address yet. Will PM you phone number.

Normally stay on a property in Rhyll but I'm coming with Helga so not sure might be just in Cowes somewhere.

HHHMMMM thats a long weekend I'd better have a back up Motel or something !

OK got your message and number thanks.

I had just fitted new chain & sprockets, serviced the Gixxer and Helga says "I think I might come with you" bugger out comes the Bandit LOL, Service , front tyre, fit 12V phone charger etc....(Sighs!)

[Hagarr]

OK revised Itinerary

Adelaide via Birdwood (Chain of Ponds) staying at Murray Bridge.
Murray Bridge on to Dimboola (Hey Rod!)
Dimboola to Dunolly (Uncle Dan) stay at Bendigo
Bendigo to Phillip Island
Phillip Island to Albury (Alt to Hume)
Albury to Khancoban ( HHMMM Fresh Trout)
Khancoban to Jindabyne , maybe stay??
Jindabyne to Bathurst via Canberra and Uncle John.
Bathurst to Sydney ((Cousin Simone)
Fly back Perth.

Any of you trendsetters wanting to catch up give me a hoy and we might be able to make changes and stay overnight or something.

Already pencilled in Banditrod, anybody in Syderny or anywhere else on the path want to catch up also give us a bell and we'll see what we can do.

Taking the trusty old Bandido as Helga is flying passenger so should be trouble free motoring (Love my Bandit!)

[BANDITROD]

Awesome what date will you be arriving here mate

[Hagarr]

Awesome what date will you be arriving here mate

Somewhere between 21st & 23rd, still honing in the time we leave and land Adelaide as Helga has something on here I think on the 21st not sure.

I have to pay $10 per day storage on top of the freight to Adelaide and bike arrives in Adelaide on 14th.

I've tried to work out an average of around 400k per day, lots of sightseeing and stopovers and lunches and visits blah blah.

Its not often I actually get/take time off and I am determined to not make this trip a stress but a decent journey we can really enjoy so dates are going to be a little bit flexible but the only real dates we need to adhere to are the Phillip Island Classic which is over three days 25th, 26th & 27th.
I won't be too upset if we miss the Friday!

In saying that Burnsy reminded me the DLRA are competing on the 20th Feb at Lake Gairdner and I would really like to go see these guys in preparation for perhaps taking the King there one day, check out what you need to do so to speak.

[hyofighter]

Danny have a chat with hutch or gesexar (wayne) about the hills roads they know all the good ones less travelled by tourists coz there is bulk cars and buses up there that have no idea how to drive but there are some awesome other roads up there . Make sure youbstop in handorf I love that place . The ride from murray bridge to rods is dead boring but is nice and open

[Hagarr]

Danny have a chat with hutch or gesexar (wayne) about the hills roads they know all the good ones less travelled by tourists coz there is bulk cars and buses up there that have no idea how to drive but there are some awesome other roads up there . Make sure youbstop in handorf I love that place . The ride from murray bridge to rods is dead boring but is nice and open

THanks Scotty, yes I will be going through Hahndorf and Birdwood Museum hopefully.

[Nudie]

I'll be there again this year. Me and a mate will be leaving PI on the monday and heading up through the Vic Alps and the Snowies on the way home (Wollongong just south of Sydney). If you haven't had a better offer you'd be more than welcome to tag along for as far as you want.

[Hagarr]

I'll be there again this year. Me and a mate will be leaving PI on the monday and heading up through the Vic Alps and the Snowies on the way home (Wollongong just south of Sydney). If you haven't had a better offer you'd be more than welcome to tag along for as far as you want.

Sounds like a bloody good offer, only problem perhaps is I'm on a no time limit mission whereas you guys are probably heading back to family & jobs!

Might be able to do a couple of miles will have to catch up when we are at PI and see if we can organise something.

Thanks for the offer maybe something will come out of it!

[Nudie]

We usually do it over 2-3 days. So it's no big rush.

I'll PM you my number. Gimme a call on the island and we can do talks

[BANDITROD]

Ok cool I'll keep in touch
Somewhere between 21st & 23rd, still honing in the time we leave and land Adelaide as Helga has something on here I think on the 21st not sure.

I have to pay $10 per day storage on top of the freight to Adelaide and bike arrives in Adelaide on 14th.

I've tried to work out an average of around 400k per day, lots of sightseeing and stopovers and lunches and visits blah blah.

Its not often I actually get/take time off and I am determined to not make this trip a stress but a decent journey we can really enjoy so dates are going to be a little bit flexible but the only real dates we need to adhere to are the Phillip Island Classic which is over three days 25th, 26th & 27th.
I won't be too upset if we miss the Friday!

In saying that Burnsy reminded me the DLRA are competing on the 20th Feb at Lake Gairdner and I would really like to go see these guys in preparation for perhaps taking the King there one day, check out what you need to do so to speak.

[safighter]

Come on geesexar,hutchy, no imput here would be great to atleast catch up when you land here Hagar.

[Hagarr]

We usually do it over 2-3 days. So it's no big rush.

I'll PM you my number. Gimme a call on the island and we can do talks

OK have saved number will call when we get in to town.

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[Hagarr]

Accommodation booked PI, phew not cheap! but all we could get without carrying a heap of sheets with us!

[safighter]

Howdy Hagar have you got a firm date for being in the hotest town on earth.

[Hagarr]

Howdy Hagar have you got a firm date for being in the hotest town on earth.

We're here! Yay!

Don't know about this heat though.

Heading to Hahndorf tomorrow to catch some wineries.

Had a meeting in (Bolivia) Bolivar and rode the bike up,man it was warm.

Back to hotel and beer!

If you want to catch up safighter give me a bell, I was hoping to do something last night but hotel AC was on the blink and by the time we got settled in we were fucked. 0408905071

[Hagarr]

Sorry safighter too damn hot to go visiting.

Made it to Hahndorf LOL!

[BANDITROD]

Was good to catch up with ya mate have a safe trip

[Hagarr]

Was good to catch up with ya mate have a safe trip

Thanks Rod same here!

Nestled in Kevin Magee territory, lovely pub meal and a couple of Jameson's.

[BANDITROD]

Lovely mate I have had the pleasure of getting on the piss with Kevin at my uncles house at Xmas most years he is as mad as a hatter

[Hagarr]

Lovely mate I have had the pleasure of getting on the piss with Kevin at my uncles house at Xmas most years he is as mad as a hatter

Cool, let me know next time he's coming over LOL!

[BANDITROD]

Can do mate

[probike]

2 ready for the island classic

[BANDITROD]

Fucking porn

[TurboKat]

2 ready for the island classic
Who you got riding them this year?

[probike]

Who you got riding them this year?We will have 3 katanas there with Shawn Giles ,Steve Martin and Brendon Roberts riding them

[Hagarr]

We will have 3 katanas there with Shawn Giles ,Steve Martin and Brendon Roberts riding them

Can't wait only a couple of days now!

[Hagarr]

We made it!

See you guys soon!

[Hagarr]

SOme crashed, some didn't some went really fast and others didn't.

Rain eventually went away and now its back, what more can I say what a day!

Oh and now I have a mission to get Mr Culley a signed Hat!

[Hagarr]

Great day,got windburn something terrible and got a photo with a legend!

Day three today!

How good was McWilliams!

[Hagarr]

Another great day and a brilliant meal and catch up with Russ and his mates.

Some great tips on where to head to, Lakes Entrance tomorrow.

Need a new rear tyre though.

[MONO]

Great day,got windburn something terrible

Day three today!



Just got home....Wind burn victims also couldn't believe it

[Hagarr]

Just got home....Wind burn victims also couldn't believe it

We'll catch up somewhere!

I need a tyre where are you located?

[probike]

Better pic of one of our katanas




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[MONO]

A Koo Wee Rup local

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[Hagarr]

OK had some great sections of rides today,made me realise how fucken useless a rider I am on the real twisties.

Nice section from Merimbula to Tathra and beyond.

Pulled up in Batemans Bay had a shower and cooling down, off to rubbidy dub.

Bonus, scored a tyre in Pambula from a really decent vendor called "Bondy's Tyres Plus" Shaun Bond.

Fitted and balanced Michelin 180/55 for $305.00 thought that was a good price.

Sorry Mono wrong time and place.

We've been dodging the heat and keeping to the coast and the small sections of Windy roads has made me realise I'll have to come back solo!

Too hard two up, especially with fidget arse!

[Watto]

Too hard two up, especially with fidget arse!

Hahahaha you'll be in the shite when she sees that

Sounds like ya havin a great time mate

[Hagarr]

Hahahaha you'll be in the shite when she sees that

Sounds like ya havin a great time mate

Well we won't be mentioning anything will we Watto LOL!



Oh and copped my first wasp just above the right eye, Bandit brakes work fine HAHA!

Just pulled in to Bermagui town limits and lifted visor .......thwak! take that bitch!

[Hagarr]

Had a great couple of days with Grub and Nudie in Wollongong, we (and they) really appreciated the use of the washing machine LOL!

Can't thank them enough for the hospitality, but I reckon they tricked us to move out.

Well we've had everything chucked at us since Adelaide with 47 degrees heat but the pissing rain today just about rounded off the trip with all sorts from all angles.

Bandit couldn't have performed any better than what it has done, took Helga and I across the country with dignity and some style and never missed a beat, what an unremarkable machine but what a joy to have ridden this far and not struck one ounce of trouble, truly remarkable.

Also thanks to Rod I have always wanted to catch up with the big fella in Dimboola (and his lovely family) and we did but unfortunately couldn't stay so next time we'll hopefully get to take the shotty out!

Anybody else we have seen along the way and haven't mentioned..............tough shit LOL!

Ban dido is safely locked away in garage in Balmoral and ready for return journey at some stage and definitely heading down to catch up with the Snowies at some stage.

Good fucken night!

[Nudie]

Had a great couple of days with Grub and Nudie in Wollongong, we (and they) really appreciated the use of the washing machine LOL!

Can't thank them enough for the hospitality, but I reckon they tricked us to move out.

Well we've had everything chucked at us since Adelaide with 47 degrees heat but the pissing rain today just about rounded off the trip with all sorts from all angles.

Bandit couldn't have performed any better than what it has done, took Helga and I across the country with dignity and some style and never missed a beat, what an unremarkable machine but what a joy to have ridden this far and not struck one ounce of trouble, truly remarkable.

Also thanks to Rod I have always wanted to catch up with the big fella in Dimboola (and his lovely family) and we did but unfortunately couldn't stay so next time we'll hopefully get to take the shotty out!

Anybody else we have seen along the way and haven't mentioned..............tough shit LOL!

Ban dido is safely locked away in garage in Balmoral and ready for return journey at some stage and definitely heading down to catch up with the Snowies at some stage.

Good fucken night!

You's are welcome anytime mate!
I'm sorry I couldn't hang around to see you off (North has the ocean to your right OK), but the Snowies was calling. You've got to come back for the Snowies!

[Hagarr]

A couple of snaps from the Island for you non farcebook chappies


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The Man of the moment!


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The Nude Nut - Giday Russ!

[Hagarr]

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Such an unremarkable Bike but what a Gladiator! Absolutely Faultless not a Spit Spat or Spot from the Bandido!

Giday to Rod & Nu! Dimboola, must watch that film again first time I saw Bruce Spence in a Movie, absolute Classic.

[Hagarr]

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Well somebody had to do it, absolutely top notch job at modifying.

Not sure I wouldn't prefer the original but hey, whatever blows your hair back as they say.

This was at Phillip Island in the car park.

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As it says "Men Only" Build quality on these Harris' was impeccable.


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The silver bit you see is actually the Aluminium of the tank, you don't want to know how good this bike was, probably the best I have seen EVER!

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The RC30 was pretty special as well!

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Don't know how this guy is not racing MotGP, Phwoar the way he punted that "Vincent" was outstanding. Actually led the race for a short period and an absolute Gentleman.

[stiffsimon]

A stunning GS. He hand formed the tank and made it 15mm wider to give it a look more in line with it's muscle attitude. Hand made front guard too. Yes an absolute stunning bike, dribble drool

[Hagarr]

I've been talking to this bloke a bit lately and helping him out with some Dyno stuff.

I reckon i'll be there.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/dlra2/profiles/388-001.jpg


Sounded awesome, can't remember how well it went though should have taken more notice!