AFR 2014 Official Thread

[MONO]

I can't find any 5-star accommodation anywhere near Casino !

Here Tony

http://www.hotelscombined.com.au/SearchedHotel.aspx?fileName=River_Park_Motor_Inn_R estaurant&languageCode=EN&currencyCode=AUD&destination=place:Casino&radius=20km&checkin=2014-03-28&checkout=2014-03-30&Rooms=1&adults_1=2&returnPath=%2FSearchResults.aspx%3FlanguageCode%3D EN%26currencyCode%3DAUD%26destination%3Dplace%3ACa sino%26radius%3D20km%26checkin%3D2014-03-28%26checkout%3D2014-03-30%26Rooms%3D1%26adults_1%3D2%26pageSize%3D15%26pa geIndex%3D0%26sort%3DPopularity-desc%26showSoldOut%3Dfalse%26scroll%3D0%26mapState %3Dexpanded%253D0

[El_Hefty]

HAHAHA 5 Stars in 1962 and they havnt changed the decor since... think id prefer the pub

[wackyrider]

So who else is coming? Only a handful of people have booked till now

[Tony Nitrous]

Just ordered a camchain / gaskets etc for the 14
(and the jack up blocks)

Probably turn it into a few nights away if we can find anywhere
half decent to stay.

..... so two more here.

I know a few mates who might be interested,
but I haven't said anything untill folk here book accomodation first.

[wackyrider]

I might have a chick that's interested in coming along as well. And she can ride well too.

Is that cool?

[Large]

I'm only a maybe.

Got my brother's 50th in W.A two weeks before, and I only work Mondays and Fridays...so I'll have to see what the boss says.

On the upside, I've got 3 bikes (and a buggy!) with new tyres to choose from if it works out.

[Nudie]

As usual, I'm keen but it will depend on work. I cant confirm until closer to the date.












and i'll be on my bm

[ozzy1100]

what that man said

[davo]

I might have a chick that's interested in coming along as well. And she can ride well too.

Is that cool? No...that is fucking excellent. As long as she cant speak English like you.

[Hagarr]

It may not be a fighter but the Bandido is parked in Balmoral waiting for the day to be tail end Charlie! Whats the date and is it Casino, who can sleep with a snorer?

[davo]

I took a gamble and booked weeks ago. Spewin again, we need to plan this shit around Casino Beef Week Queen.

[StuNVA]

Booked, no busa though, it's still spread out around the shed, I'll be on the MT09.

[Gitzy]

I've booked.

[craig]

Booked!

[MONO]

Booked in.

[jakam04]

What time are QLDers leaving on Friday to head to Casino? I've taken Friday off so whenever is cool

[wackyrider]

I'll put in for leave for the Friday as well

[Tony Nitrous]

I might have a chick that's interested in coming along as well. And she can ride well too.

Is that cool?

..... and tell her to bring my 14mm Allen key with her ! LOL

Yeah, Friday off here too.

[jakam04]

All I need to do now is wait for my parts to come back and I can then put my bike back together lol....

[Bob]

Loz is away that week, so we wont get down there till Friday night. Prob round 9pm.

[Tony Nitrous]

All I need to do now is wait for my parts to come back and I can then put my bike back together lol....

I haven't pulled mine to bits yet !
Going to stick in a new cam chain, and guides and see if it'll quiet'n down.

[wackyrider]

Need to get the PCV installed and tuned in mine. Also want to trim down the speedo mount and fit the radiator guard

[craig]

Might wash mine. Nah.

[Weaselman]

Cant get time off

[Tony Nitrous]

Unemployed. Whoops !

[jakam04]

Unemployed. Whoops !

You still able to come Tony or is this you out for this trip?

[Tony Nitrous]

Well I don't need to worry about getting time off !

14's getting a cam chain and top end check over tomorrow.

[jakam04]

Awesome mate. I'd throw up a few pics if what I've been doing with my tractor but I think it pales compared to the usual mods done on here lol

[Mr Hyosung]

Mark and I booked last week. That makes 14 so far. When it gets a bit closer we'll organise a route to Casino from the Goldie for the Friday ride. There are a few alternatives for the Sat ride. The long ride would be Casino, Grafton, Glen Innes, Tenterfield, Casino. 6 hours, 450k's. 2 great roads with 2 bloody boring highway stretches. A shorter run would be Casino, Tenterfield, Casino. 1.5 hours, 127k's one way. If you wanted to stretch the trip back to Casino you could go via Woodenbong and Kyogle which would add 1.5 hours to the trip. All roads in the area are average so you might want to set your suspension a bit softer

[wackyrider]

I'm looking at setting up my suspension this weekend so keep to see how she'll go

[Bob]

Wife and I did Lions Rd on Saturday. It wasn't to bad, either was the road between Woodenbong and Rathdowny.

[wackyrider]

Wife and I did Lions Rd on Saturday. It wasn't to bad, either was the road between Woodenbong and Rathdowny.

Where was my invite hey!!

[Mr Hyosung]

2's company, 3's a crowd. I don't know if that saying exists in Malta

[hooligan]

Nah, 2's company, the third is the camera man.

[davo]

Haha. I'm in for the Friday run. Might have to ride down Thursday night if we are leaving before 10am Friday. Otherwise i'm battling 200k's of peak hour traffic.

[MONO]

Good on you Mark & Terry, beat me to it. Better put some bends in the ride as it's a fairly staight run. lol

[Mr Hyosung]

I plan on going to Mark's on the Thursday night. The Barn will be open for business for anyone that needs a bed for the night and if we really have to we'll probably have a few beers as well. The ride to Casino isn't that far so we will be leaving at very civilised time on the Friday, sometime before midday. That will give time for the Friday riders to meet us at a convenient location not too far from the Queensland border so we can avoid the fucking ridiculous group riding laws. If anyone has any other suggestions please put them up.

[wackyrider]

I'm keen for a bit of a ride on the Friday

[Tony Nitrous]

Booked motel last night.

Got a couple of jobs over the next 2 weeks
but should be OK for time off.

[fimpBIKES]

any of the newy guys need anything carried up, probably taking the ute up on thursnight (stopping at port)

[Tony Nitrous]

Just a thought....

If its April Fools Run time, it the anniversary of losing Bullfrog.
I'm piss poor at organising stuff but is it worth passing the hat
around in the pub for his Mrs and sprog? Just a thought, I'd
find something to chuck in.

[jakam04]

Sounds like a plan tony.

Looks like it may get a tad wet over the weekend lol.... Bring it on

[Tony Nitrous]

5 more sleeps !!!

Anything decided about who's leaving from where?, what time?, what route?

[Bob]

Im heading down after Loz gets back from work on friay arvo. Prob leave round 6 wont get to casino till around 9-10

[jakam04]

5 more sleeps !!!

Anything decided about who's leaving from where?, what time?, what route?

I believe Nigel and jules were organising that one mate

[Mr Hyosung]

Is anyone going to Mark's on Thursday night? Davo, what are you up to. I've got a bit of an idea for the Friday run, but don't care which way we go. Anyone have any preferences?

[wackyrider]

Nigel was mentioning leaving around 9am I believe. I'll have a chat with him this week to confirm.

[MONO]

Ok for anyone interested, I have planned a ride from Brissy to Casino via scenic route this coming friday.

Meet Samford Caltex 8am leave 8.15.

400ks 6hrs ride time

Remember we lose an hour over the border and stops add hrs, so plan to be at the pub between 3-4pm.

All welcome

if you want a copy of the route just contact me

[jakam04]

Ok for anyone interested, I have planned a ride from Brissy to Casino via scenic route this coming friday.

Meet Samford Caltex 8am leave 8.15.

400ks 6hrs ride time

Remember we lose an hour over the border and stops add hrs, so plan to be at the pub between 3-4pm.

All welcome

if you want a copy of the route just contact me

Got a rough idea on a meeting point for Southern brissy folk like me to meet up with you northerners on your way through?

Ta

[MONO]

Can give give you a time were passing thru Gatton if that helps.
Also Mark & Terry are leaving later in the day from the gold cost

[Nudie]

I'm out. I was hoping to get there without taking leave, but that wont happen.
Have fun all and stay safe

[ozzy1100]

If u go to gatton via the highway ( dout it with mono lol) ill wave as u pass

[jakam04]

If u go to gatton via the highway ( dout it with mono lol) ill wave as u pass

I'm meeting him up the road from your place to get some more riding in prior to them getting to gatton

[TillerRider]

sorry guys funds certainly don't allow me to get away for this AFR, plus my fighter still needs fork seals and front brake rebuild :-(

[craig]

Can give give you a time were passing thru Gatton if that helps.
Also Mark & Terry are leaving later in the day from the gold cost
Time for Gatton good. l can get there early and start wiping bike down. 1k dirt driveway 6k dirt road, l look more like l'm heading home after a big ride than just starting one.

[scrotary]

Well fuck me, this is what i get from working too much. I live ten minutes from casino and am working all weekend, if i had of checked the site sooner instead of watching porn i could of taken the weekend off. I'll try and make it out saturday night for dinner and drinks, have a safe trip here guys.

[StuNVA]

What path are you guys taking from the south ?

[MONO]

Time for Gatton good. l can get there early and start wiping bike down. 1k dirt driveway 6k dirt road, l look more like l'm heading home after a big ride than just starting one.
Goggle says a bit before 10am Craig

[MONO]

I'm meeting him up the road from your place to get some more riding in prior to them getting to gatton

Meet at the gated rd on the western side of the dam wall around 9am

Anyone Else

[craig]

I'm out:(. Someone threw a load of shit at the fan.

[jakam04]

This will be a big weekend for a few reasons for me...

On Monday is my 40th birthday as well as my first AFR for the last 3 years due to being stuck in the NT. I'm expecting Saturday night to be a big one ;)

Looking forward to catching up with old mates I've met from previous AFRs.

[Bob]

I'm out:(. Someone threw a load of shit at the fan.

Arr that sucks mate, Was looking forward to catching up for a few beers. Hope you get it sorted soon

[jakam04]

Am thinking that now this weather system is hanging around for the weekend, I might change plans and head down highway. Nothing fun about riding glorious roads in the wet.... It's like offering a fat kid a plastic donut, wets the appetite but doesn't offer any satisfaction.... Lol

[StuNVA]

I'm out too, apart from the fact half the roads I'll use to get there will probably be cut I managed to squash the end of my finger yesterday. I'll have another think about it in the morning though.

[Bob]

Only meant to be a shower or two in casino over the weekend.
http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/map7day.shtml

[davo]

Im out. got Dengue fever in Vanuatu last week. fuckin French mosquito.

[MONO]

Due to local flooding I'm going to be stuck at home now :(

[wackyrider]

Thanks to the weather didn't manage to pick the bike up from the dyno this arvo. Left work and got stcuk in the carpark known as the Western freeway. Shop was gonna close before I made it there. Gonna pick the bike up tomorrow instead. I'll decide what I wanna do in the morning but with this shit weather I'm not overly keen

[Bob]

Wait and see how the weather go's, maybe better to ride down in the arvo if it clears up a bit.

[wackyrider]

That's the plan for me Bob. Arvo ride possibly as Sat should be good in Casino

[Bob]

Yer, been watching bom. This is meant to move south over tomorrow. Were still going down tomorrow night when loz gets in. Ive even tried to prevent my issues from 1770 witht he fighter..lol

[Tony Nitrous]

FARK! You sure this isn't 2009 ?

[Bob]

The Casino Curse

[Bob]

Due to local flooding I'm going to be stuck at home now :(
Do you think you'd get out if the weather slows down or your stuck for days? Hope you have bacon

[Gitzy]

Due to unforeseen stuff I'm out too. A little disappointed as this is extremely last minute and would have been my 8th consecutive AFR/NFR. Muchos sadness. Sorry lads, be sure to take lots of piccies.

[Bob]

All morning weather reports say easing this arvo. Shame you cant make it Gitzy. Will see ya at NFR then

[StuNVA]

Just talking to my old man at Lismore and he said 200mils overnight and still pissing down, he reckons there'll be heaps of roads cut. My guess is what's not cut will now be riddled with pot holes, have fun guys.

[Tony Nitrous]

At the Commercial Hotel Casino.
Warm and dry.
Didn't see a spot of rain between Brissy and here.

[Tony Nitrous]

Beaudesert, Rathdowny, Summerland way, Kyogle was fine.
Couple of damp spots, couple of pot holes but nothing major.
Had a good ride down.

[Tony Nitrous]

http://i58.tinypic.com/2dqtzr6.jpg

[wackyrider]

Anyone keen to join tomorrow can meet up at Tenterfield a midday. Let me know if you're keen

[wackyrider]

5568

Where the hell are the rest of ya!!!!

[Tony Nitrous]

http://i57.tinypic.com/8zqz5i.jpg

[Bob]

Despite my license plate cracking, loosing a mirror and running out of fuel had a kick ass time. going threw the go pro and will get some thing up soon.

[Bob]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uc9I0BtAYY&feature=youtu.be

[Bob]

Not many pics, and my phone shat itself so haven't got any off of it yet,
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/IMG_0527_zpse8040252.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/IMG_0527_zpse8040252.jpg.html)
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/IMG_0524_zps86949513.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/IMG_0524_zps86949513.jpg.html)
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/IMG_0526_zpsc518d64c.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/IMG_0526_zpsc518d64c.jpg.html)

[Bob]

http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/IMG_0523_zpse2317533.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/IMG_0523_zpse2317533.jpg.html)

[Bob]

Off the other phone....
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/IMAG1105_zpsc177f767.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/IMAG1105_zpsc177f767.jpg.html)
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/IMAG1108_zpsb2e8510e.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/IMAG1108_zpsb2e8510e.jpg.html)
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/IMAG1107_zps5b0f1a12.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/IMAG1107_zps5b0f1a12.jpg.html)

[MONO]

Good on you, for all those who made it

I think it will be a while before there is an ASF in Casino again !

[Bob]

More pics..
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/IMAG1111_zpsa89002f3.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/IMAG1111_zpsa89002f3.jpg.html)
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/IMAG1109_zpsd6092a11.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/IMAG1109_zpsd6092a11.jpg.html)
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/IMAG1110_zps2aaf0a16.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/IMAG1110_zps2aaf0a16.jpg.html)
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/IMAG1114_zpse299569d.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/IMAG1114_zpse299569d.jpg.html)
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/IMAG1113_zpsd2e72f59.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/IMAG1113_zpsd2e72f59.jpg.html)
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/IMAG1112_zps3ccd569d.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/IMAG1112_zps3ccd569d.jpg.html)

[wackyrider]

Here's the few pics I took for the weekend. Weather started out like shit but just 30mins in at Beaudesert it had cleared up nicely

You'd hardly know it was raining in Brissy

http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx348/wackyrider/Bike/6104C53B-717B-4DB4-8DCB-4E67897DE795_zpsnie0c8l3.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/user/wackyrider/media/Bike/6104C53B-717B-4DB4-8DCB-4E67897DE795_zpsnie0c8l3.jpg.html)

Stopped for a quick snap on the way down

http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx348/wackyrider/Bike/0418C086-577C-4C95-8D96-71E9BC736018_zpsf7dhpnsp.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/user/wackyrider/media/Bike/0418C086-577C-4C95-8D96-71E9BC736018_zpsf7dhpnsp.jpg.html)

http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx348/wackyrider/Bike/857E42E1-4904-46CE-A40B-681AA3545C74_zpskz9zakjv.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/user/wackyrider/media/Bike/857E42E1-4904-46CE-A40B-681AA3545C74_zpskz9zakjv.jpg.html)

Where the hell was everyone on Fri night?? Oh yeah, cancelled and stayed home

http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx348/wackyrider/Bike/F17C85A8-7509-4ACF-926E-17A145967D56_zpsyzj3xl9o.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/user/wackyrider/media/Bike/F17C85A8-7509-4ACF-926E-17A145967D56_zpsyzj3xl9o.jpg.html)

Seems like Jarrod's tractor made an impression on Bob and he got all excited and stuff

http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx348/wackyrider/Bike/2E00C735-2295-4DDD-ACB3-F87FC80A5A5D_zpsyl41izqd.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/user/wackyrider/media/Bike/2E00C735-2295-4DDD-ACB3-F87FC80A5A5D_zpsyl41izqd.jpg.html)

Bit of road kill

http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx348/wackyrider/Bike/FFFFF9BC-0F60-4602-B613-01ABECEFB970_zpssg6kv61y.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/user/wackyrider/media/Bike/FFFFF9BC-0F60-4602-B613-01ABECEFB970_zpssg6kv61y.jpg.html)

Lunch at Tenterfield

http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx348/wackyrider/Bike/703A7472-46E7-4447-B8FD-B77228F32E30_zpsfvesdcyd.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/user/wackyrider/media/Bike/703A7472-46E7-4447-B8FD-B77228F32E30_zpsfvesdcyd.jpg.html)

http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx348/wackyrider/Bike/991042FA-6591-4AD2-B326-8163A2C580D9_zpsdeuqu1wn.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/user/wackyrider/media/Bike/991042FA-6591-4AD2-B326-8163A2C580D9_zpsdeuqu1wn.jpg.html)

Stu showed up just after but didn't get any pics.

Also caught up with Mark & Terry later on and then had a good feed with the lot as well as the lone rider aka Tony

[Bob]

Forgot about that pic..lol

[Tony Nitrous]

Good on you, for all those who made it

I think it will be a while before there is an ASF in Casino again !

Why not?
Which bit didn't you like?

The good company of those who went?
The great weather Fri and Sat?
The good value rooms in the pub?
The very nice motel and steak house up the road?
The $10 steak and chips in the town?
The roads that were still in good condition after last weeks rain?

[StuNVA]

The paint stripper in the CC bottle at the Cecil

[Jed]

Great vid Bob. That Frenchman is a naughty boy

[wackyrider]

The paint stripper in the CC bottle at the Cecil

haha they couldn't get it right could they

[Mr Hyosung]

I know why all you blokes didn't go. You didn't want to get your arses flogged by a very attractive 21 year old female. Well we went, and enjoyed every minute of it.

[Nudie]

So, getting your arse flogged by an attractive 21 is a bad thing!

Said no one ever!!!!!

[jakam04]

Geez she can ride. Kicks arse on her cbr1000 fireblade

[wackyrider]

Hey, I told you she can ride