AFR09 Mexican roadtrip

[Iceman]

Thought I'd start a thread so we can get our shit organised.

Whose in?

How are we getting there?

Whose bringing what?

[kevkatana]

In, driving up and bringing my bike:D

[BANDITROD]

i am in... wasnt there some talk of hiring a truck

[Pab13]

might be able to go just have to see if i can swing a couple more days off after i get back from fiji if so i'll probably bring the wagon and trailer rod

[BANDITROD]

sounds like a plan pab

[Loads]

It's the new wife's 30 on the 27th.
I'll have to say no at this stage, but there might be a late booking, but we will have to wait and see.

[Booster]

putting a couple of bikes in Micks trailer and driving up.hope to leave thurs morn & arrive fridy arvo doing it easy.

[Deano]

i am in, with what bike will be a mystery;)

[KATO ZX7]

Im out :(

i go back to work on the 10th March so no hope of swingin a few days off and my mini mans 1st B'day is on the 28th March.

[OLD SKOOL BANDIT]

Trying to convince my youngest that she is not really 18 on the 4th ! She's not having it at the moment. Working on it tho. Should have finished the bike by then too !!

[kevkatana]

I think we should have a <s>pissup</s> meeting to maybe sort something out. I have a 3 bike trailer. Fits 2 road bikes and a mini bike. I'm happy to do what was spoken about earlier. Take what cars and trailers we need and everyone put in say $150 in the kitty for fuel costs.

[BANDITROD]

that sounds good to me kev

[Iceman]

Kids birthday's are no excuse to miss AFR, I've missed my daughter's birthday for it three years in a row.

The pre-afr meeting has been tried and failed every year so far, as for a piss up, you have my attention. lol

[OLD SKOOL BANDIT]

quote:Originally posted by Iceman

Kids birthday's are no excuse to miss AFR, I've missed my daughter's birthday for it three years in a row.

The pre-afr meeting has been tried and failed every year so far, as for a piss up, you have my attention. lol



I missed the twins 21st when the wife fuct off so scoring low on the good parent scale. She is a cool kid tho and I reckon she will see it my way.

[Gsxar]

My plans soooooooo far........... I know I wanna be there :D:D:D

[Fight_fan]

Which way do u kids go to get there? Im still tryin to nut out the best plan of attack! Dont really wanna go up thru shitney coz apparently that way takes 4 eva!

[scotty]

:D

[kevkatana]

quote:Originally posted by Iceman

...The pre-afr meeting has been tried and failed every year so far, as for a piss up, you have my attention...
Having a meeting at a pub just doesn't seem to work seeing that we are so spread out.
I'm happy to have a <s>pissup</s> at my joint and maybe we could nut out some ideas <s>(and get pissed)</s>.
I'll be taking the Buell tent that was at the Xmas pissup so there will be room in the car and one spot on the trailer to get the ball rolling.

[BANDITROD]

a pissup/meeting sounds good kev and now who has trailers or who is happy to take there car/ute/4wd/wagon

[BANDITROD]

quote:Originally posted by Fight_fan

Which way do u kids go to get there? Im still tryin to nut out the best plan of attack! Dont really wanna go up thru shitney coz apparently that way takes 4 eva!
last time i rode up i went this way http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=dimboola&daddr=casino&hl=en&geocode=&mra=ls&sll=-25.335448,135.745076&sspn=38.958615,56.25&ie=UTF8&z=6 mate it was good no cops and it is the quickest as far as i am concerned

[Fight_fan]

Cheers Rod! U do it in one hit or did u sleep somewhere along the way?

[BANDITROD]

fuck no mate we stopped at dubbo that was around the 1000klm mark i think and then done the rest on the next day and when we got there we were fuckin sore

[Fight_fan]

Haha! Spose its a fair bit extra from where u guys are hey! I looked it up from my place its apparently about 5hrs quicker if I go up thru sydney hey! :( Works out to about the same distance from here to phillip island! Around the 1000Km mark, but if I go inland 1st its a major detour...

[scotty]

quote:Originally posted by BANDITROD

a pissup/meeting sounds good kev and now who has trailers or who is happy to take there car/ute/4wd/wagon
If I get in early I can get the van from work, got 2 other's 2 chose from as well as a trailer or two.No fuckin bike runnin thou,No fuckin ticket for that matter!:(:(:(

[BANDITROD]

mate go and get dirty tits....btw is brad bringing all his gear up again this year

[Iceman]

I reckon straight up the freeway is the go. Especially for the cars, might be boring as shit but it's heaps quicker.

[BANDITROD]

yeah i am thinkin the same clint the way we went last year was good for bikes but not so good for cars so do you reckon we should head straight upthe hume

[Jockney Rebel]

if any of you lot need a pit stop on the way my gaffs open ass usual but we re leaving on thurs morn

[BANDITROD]

fellow mexicans its a trap he just wants to show us whats under his kilt ;)



hahahaha anyways jim that sounds like a good idea

[scotty]

quote:Originally posted by BANDITROD

mate go and get dirty tits....btw is brad bringing all his gear up again this year
Leeroy tracked "ol dirty"
Dont think brad is takin much but his bike.(If he go's at all)

[kevkatana]

Hmmmm. Over night stop over at Jims. Could get messy[B)];) Why delay the hangover[xx(]

[Pab13]

Rod I can't go this time so i'm out always next year

[BANDITROD]

ok pab looks like i might be looking for a ride then guys kev have you still got room for one more and a bike

[kevkatana]

Was at Oldskools the other day and it looks like he's coming too[:p] There is plenty of room in the car but the trailer might be a problem. I was going to widen it to fit 3 road bikes a while back[|)] Looks like I'll have to pull my didgit out. But Dylan might be able to get a trailer[?] Leave it with me Rod and we'll sort it out;)

[BANDITROD]

well that could be easily done mate but you would have to bring it to me for a weekend or two i can doit at work

[kevkatana]

quote:Originally posted by BANDITROD

well that could be easily done mate but you would have to bring it to me for a weekend or two i can doit at work

Hmmmm. Sounds like plan. We should talk about this in the near future:D

[BANDITROD]

ok mate sounds good let me know when would be the best time and i will organize it mate

[wackyrider]

Any room lefin a trailer?? Still not 100% and might run my wallet dry, but still trying my best to make it up for the weekend

[OLD SKOOL BANDIT]

My kid is not having a party, just have to buy her a car instead so it's looking good for me making the trip to Casino !!! Bike finished too !!! Gonna need a second to help with fuel cost tho. Only have a V8 car which is a bit greedy.

[wackyrider]

do u have a trailer?? if yes i might be able to borrow a car on gas

[OLD SKOOL BANDIT]

My boy has a trailer for his bike so should be able to get that. Just been thinking about hiring a diesel van. Would be cheaper and will sort a roof over the head too. Only problem would be strapping the bikes down. Will investigate. I'll cover the cost of hire if you chip in for fuel Jules. We can sort it at Rods place on 7th

[wackyrider]

cool. still trying to see whether i'll be at rods, as i'm saving the pennies for the AFR

[Docktor]

one of u bastards better decide if i am going, i got landcruiser and a tripple bike trailer if needed,,, if im going ?.

[wackyrider]

So that means you're going Doc.... nuff said

[BANDITROD]

dont be a homo doc of course your going

[wackyrider]

How u going up Rod??

[OLD SKOOL BANDIT]

quote:Originally posted by Docktor

one of u bastards better decide if i am going, i got landcruiser and a tripple bike trailer if needed,,, if im going ?.


Is the cruiser on gas or diesel Dok ? My Land Rover is on Petrol and only doing 400ks to an 80 litre tank full would cost $800 round trip to Casino. Gotta sort this shit out.

[BANDITROD]

i am going with Kev i think ..scotty has got room i think guys and i havent heard from Deano or TK so i am not sure whats happening there.... and by the sounds of it doc might be coming so he should have some room unless he takes all his weed that is

[Docktor]

It are on gas mate, so should be a bit cheaper to take. I got 2 spots on trailer and heaps of room (8 seater). and heaps of room for gear. EOI 's welcome............

[wackyrider]

Where about u live Doc? Might ask you for a seat and a place on the trailer.....

[OLD SKOOL BANDIT]

I'll bag that other trailer spot and a seat too Dok if it's still going.

[kevkatana]

Looks like you're going now Doc. I will sort out something soon with the trailer soon Rod. We really all should get together soon to work out the finer points.

[BANDITROD]

well i have good news for ya kev my bike will be staying home so there is no need to mod the trailer but we still can if ya want but its up to you mate let me know

[wackyrider]

????????????
How come Rod, what's up with the bike???

[BANDITROD]

not enough time or money to get it back together for afr its all good i am keen to go without it mate

[OLD SKOOL BANDIT]

Hang on there magilla, You've had me rushing like a blue arsed fly trying to get my ride done in time and then you go pull stumps and take yours the fuck apart ! FOUL, OFFSIDE, BUM DEAL !!!!! Betta get your junior mechanic kit out big boy, a few late nites for you sunshine.

[Iceman]

Rod's a softcock! I've got no fucking engine and my bike will be there, even if I have to build it on the runway.

[BANDITROD]

look its a maybe you cunts :)

[Iceman]

as in, 'maybe you have a vagina'

[Docktor]

Ok, I checkin in, I may only have 1 spot on the trailer soooo. I am in Werribee too by the way. westside melbourne[8D].

My ride aint even registered.......... unless i take the tractor but i really wanna take me fighter.....
rod will go, he is just pissin in ya pockets, he knows every fuckin nut and bolt on predator. he just gotta loosen the tight ones and tighten the loose ones and he will be good to go.
Unless i just bring gixxer kart with me ?. but it has no gear shifter or brakes yet.............

[Docktor]

OK&lt; looks likewe are gunna need a piss up night to sort this shit out hey ???
when n where ?

[wackyrider]

Just let me know and I'm there....

PS I love RUM......

[OLD SKOOL BANDIT]

In case I forgot to mention, my missus owns a pub in Fitzroy. Could be a venue. I'm in Craigieburn Doc so not too far from you and Jules is just down the road in Coburg. Getting our heads together couldn't be that hard......could it ?

[Docktor]

I guess you blokes aint been here long enuf to know getting all of us in 1 place at 1 time has been deemed totally unpossible mate.... Hell we can try but .............. it'll never happen...

[OLD SKOOL BANDIT]

Have a little faith Doc........we believe in you......a bit.....tell us where and when.

[BANDITROD]

i will be there and if its that important that i take my bike then maybe i will try a bit harder

[kevkatana]

I'll still take you up on doing the trailer big fella. I will come up and help ya with the bike if ya want. Will give ya a bell.

[BANDITROD]

ok mate sounds good

[OLD SKOOL BANDIT]

We could all give her a spannering on the 8th when we're pissed up !?! Sound like a plan ?

[BANDITROD]

maybe mate if we get time

[Docktor]

sooo, how many are really really trooly going up ?.Who are drivers and who has trailers ? Who is takin a bike and who just needs a seat ?
And who did i miss ?

KEV = 3 seats + 3 bikes = rod + old school + kev
DOC = 5 seats + 3 bikes = ??? ???
ICE
WACKY
OLD SCHOOL BANDIT
BOOSTER =
DEANO
SCOTTY

Did i miss anyone

[wackyrider]

I need a seat and a place on the trailer for my bike mate, if that's cool with you

[BANDITROD]

dont forget Oldskool (dylan)

[Iceman]

Scotty's com'n too

[Docktor]

ok , I will just keep editin that post. any ideas on trailers n shit ?

[OLD SKOOL BANDIT]

If needs be I can get hold of a trailer from the boy, then there's my plan B which was to hire a van then accomodation is sorted too. If anyone is up for that let me know.

[Gix11]

Spoke to Brad and the Bikecraft boys at the weekend. Brad needs to fly up for time off work reasons but he reckons he might have a mate with a truck that could take everyone's stuff if you all chipped in (including the Bikecraft gear). Someone get in touch with him and see if this thing is a goer. One big truck and a party car or two. sounds like a road trip hey?

[BANDITROD]

that could be a posibility ...scotty give keith urban a call mate you know him better than we do mate ;)

[Deano]

if i can take my work ute then i will tow a trailer. it is a 2 bike jobby but i may have to bring a 2nd bike back so cant say weather i will have enough room to take a second bike.

have room fo 2 people tho

[kevkatana]

I was talking with Oldskool (the fucken' ledgend he is;)) the other day and we made the executive decision that we should all leave at stupid o'clock (between 5 and 6 a.m.) on the thursday morning and do the hell run straight through.
So we can get there for a full day Friday and do the same run on the Monday for the trip home.
Only stop for fuel and driver changes. No over night stop.
What does everybody reckon?

[BANDITROD]

i am not sure about the others but i was hoping to get there on thursday and maybe meet up with the nsw guys at jims joint wed night but that was only cos i sorta need to get there to sort out this shannons mob for show and shine ......and also kev its a fucking long way to go in one day mate are you sure you two old farts can handle it ;)

[kevkatana]

It's just a suggestion at the moment. I'm open to other ideas.
How do you intend on getting there then Rodney?
I thought you were coming in the Falcoon with me and Dylan?
Drive it in one hit no worries[|)]Up the nose and away we goes:D

[BANDITROD]

well shit yeah i forgot that you were my ride anyway i will see what i can do regarding the shannons mob did you ring last night my missus said she sent you a message mate

[kevkatana]

Yeah bloke. Will give ya a call a bit earlier so you can get your beauty sleep

[BANDITROD]

thanks mate .....i dont need it though

[Iceman]

I was thinking of leaving Wednesday lunch timeish get there Thursday arvo.

[BANDITROD]

thats the go mate

[Docktor]

arrrrrrrr. wednesfuckinday is a bit early for me. maybe thursfuckinday i can do, I dont mind a straight thru run if the falcoon can set the pace.....
We really need a get together n have a talk or else we are just gunna do wot we wanna, we will anyway i spose. ?

[wackyrider]

i've driven 1100kms in 1 day on my own, so if there are a few drivers in a car don't see why it couldn't be done in one hit.

And for me it would be better if I left on thursday morning or earliest wed night...

[wackyrider]

So,
what's the deal boys and girls.. and Rod.

Are we gonna try and meet up to try and plan?? Doc, u still got place on the trailer for my bike??

How about next weekend, sat 7th or Sun 8th March...

[BANDITROD]

next weekend is the drags jules all hardcore fighter fans will be there ;)

[sharky]

I'll chase shannons up rod...

[wackyrider]

oh shit. forgot about that. Not going out much mate, saving up for the AFR. So lost track of all time and dates.......

All i know is the AFR...

[BANDITROD]

quote:Originally posted by sharky

I'll chase shannons up rod...
cheers russ i will let you know what the go is anyway

[Docktor]

should have wacky, pretty damn sure i am only bringin 1 bike. :)

[wackyrider]

quote:Originally posted by Docktor

should have wacky, pretty damn sure i am only bringin 1 bike. :)


Cool, cheers

[kevkatana]

Spoke with Doc today and we discussed a different departure time.
How does Wednesday evening/night sound? (Due to people getting time off work/family)
Do the run in one hit with driver changes. Get there Thursday midday, early afternoon ish. Who's in for that?

Ice. Are you taking your A-Team machine or lobbing the G.S. on one of our trailers?

[wackyrider]

I'm cool for it

[Iceman]

Kev, I'll take either the ute I haven't bought yet, or the new forester and the trailer.

[kevkatana]

So will you be in the convoy if we leave Wednesday evening? Is that the ute with the air bags?