What a great meeting this month. 25 Goldwings in the car park and I’d say the most people we’ve ever had at a meeting. It was great to have visitors from the Sunshine Coast. The sight of all those wings later at coffee was just as good. I’m sure Maccas enjoyed it as well, even though they had almost completed their clean-up and had to go through it again. Although short-handed on the night, they managed the rush and will keep an extra hand on for next month.

Following the discussion on trailer wiring the other night, I did a bit of follow-up on the issue of feedback problems caused by trailers. It appears that the issues go way back to the GL1500 as well. Apparently, there were so many problems originating from the wiring harness being modified to accommodate trailer harnesses, Honda itself issued a service bulletin and apparently had an isolator unit available. The problem was not necessarily feedback just from the trailer and could likely be related to poor workmanship. Poor quality connections, rubbing and bared wires, broken wires from poor fitment and flexing all contributing to damage to the Wing’s electrical componentry.

Well, it’s time for me to strap Daniel’s cricket bag to the rack, fire up the cricket taxi and take Dan to his game. Well, that’s not quite true, Daniel usually has the wing ticking over nicely by the time I get organised. Always last minute, sorry Clint.

Why do the task today when you can savour the anticipation and do it at the last minute tomorrow.

Ride safe and keep the shiny side up.

Bevan

Rusty & Maree’s ride

Since I have to write my own ride report you will have to expect that I thought it was a bloody good ride for those that attended. Not knowing that I would be writing this we also did not take pictures. So, for the future, when setting out your ride on a fine day maybe take some photos then, because your ride day might not be as fine.

We met at BP Morayfield northbound 8:00am for our 8:30 start. All arrived early and it was pleasing to get 13 bikes for our run even though 4 of them were not club members. So we left for Morayfield through some dozen traffic lights, turned left in Caboolture on to the D’Aguilar highway, up to Wamuran, then left up Campbell pocket road (where at times I thought we might get wet) to the top of Mt. Mee, then right along that range back towards and through Woodford to the Peachester turnoff. Then along that road until we took the Bellthorpe turn-off. Up that range until we reached the Maleny road and turned left into Reesville. We continued on until we reached the Maleny-Witta Road which we took, then headed for Maleny & Mary Cairncross Park for smoko. What a great view, coffee & company. By this time we had lost our two ring-ins as they must of had trouble keeping up without Goldwing Power.

After smoko we headed for the Landsborough road, past the road works. Down the Bald Knob range until we took the Peachester road into Peachester then down the range to Beerwah in which we took the old-old Bruce highway through Landsborough, Mooloolah, Eudlo, Chevallum, Forest Glen & up Mons road to Parsons Road until we reached Maroochydore Road. At this point we were to turn right and take Ti Tree road to the left, but with a last minute thought for everybody’s safety, I made a last minute change and went left on Maroochydore Road and then right into Eudlo flats road some of you may remember this part it was DIRT!!!!!! I know. (By the way it has its advantages not having a CB radio at times). Then on to Kiels Mountain Road to Palmwoods and then the Woombye Pub for lunch. Maree and I were spared the extra 90km. round trip to take you all back to the BP.

Thank You all for making it worth doing for that kind of turn up.

Rusty & Maree


I didn’t take photos so Here’s one of a Goldwing in Alaska and one of what everybody’s face probably looked like when we hit the dirt. - Rusty

Fasta Pasta.

HOT HOT HOT.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A very hot group of 12 riders set off from the BP at Goodna for a short ride out to Andy and Donna’s for afternoon tea. Many thanks to Donna and Andy for the nibblies and drinks. While waiting for Turbo and Jason to arrive, Winston quite happily fed the dog cheese, you can imagine the results.

When we left Andy’s the temperature still had not dropped so it was another hot ride to Fasta Pasta at Redbank. Once we had all ordered and settled to our tables the only thing to do was ‘drink, be merry, and try to sort out who ordered what when the meals and garlic bread came, Good fun.

After the meal it was suggested that we go for coffee at Mt Cootha. Turbo & I went back to Annette’s’ (Madam Rat) place for her 40^th Birthday. All in all a good time was had in spite of the heat.

Turbo & Wendy

Victorian Ride

10 Oct 04

The weather forecast was for a 23 degree day and the day turned out to be just that, left home not sure of how many wingers would turn up for the ride due the Bathurst car racers, riding alone today as my navigator and photographer had to be somewhere else hope I don’t get lost.

Nine Goldwings and one BMW left for the ride. We headed around the ring road to the Tullamarine freeway and out on to the roads towards Tooborac, this time of year the country is looking great with the wings wand up and taking the corners beautifully what more could you ask for, maybe a bakery for some food, we stopped in Heathcote for morning tea and some coffee and pies etc. Russ had to leave us at Tooborac as he had to work in the afternoon.( Donut trucks on the road on a Saturday morning should be banned)


Mobil Service station Start point

After the break we headed for Kyneton, Malmsbury, Daylesford, in between Heathcote and Kyneton, Derek on his first run on the 1500 felt a wobble in the rear and discovered the joys of a flat tyre, having only owned his wing for a very short time Derek had not got around to joining Honda Assist or RACV this called for Tim to come the rescue with some compressed air after three canisters it was enough to get him to Kyneton, with Marg and Jeff being the locals and knowing the area helped Derek to the service station for some much needed air. The rest moved on to Malmsbury were one of the ladies was seen running back to the bike with some shopping, saying some thing about John won’t notice. John B you will have to invest in a trailer for the next run.

After a break in Malmsbury to wait for Derek and after some time Tom & Maureen decided as they lived close to Derek they would go back and assist him get his bike home with the help of Jeff and Marg, Derek’s bike was delivered back to Melbourne that afternoon.

Special thanks, to Tim, Jeff and Margaret for their help and Tom and Maureen for assisting Derek to get back home on the day.

After the break we headed to Daylesford for lunch after finding a parking spot we found a cafe and ice-cream shop next to each other what more could you ask for. (Out the door went the diet)

Daylesford for lunch

Road on the way to Tooborac

Jeff & Marg	Danny & Jenny
After lunch at Daylesford

After a good lunch we decided that time had got away and that we would cut the ride short and head straight home from Daylesford.

As riders peeled off to there home locations so ended another great ride with good company and good riding.

Riders on the day

John, John & Margaret, Tim & Lyn, Danny& Jen, Daryl & Julia, Marg& Jeff, Tom& Maureen, Russ, Brian & Edith, Derek.

Thank you to all the above who made the ride an excellent day also a special thank you to Margaret Brak for the photos hoping all can make it on the next ride which will be on the 27 Nov 04, flyer Attached.

Also seeking interest in an overnighter to Omeo and around the Murray to Albury and home in Feb 05 if interested then please catch up or email me back with your thoughts if there is enough that’s more then me doing it we will do it.

Jokes (I warned you)

"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body,
but rather to skid in sideways, Champagne in one hand – strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming WOO HOO - What a ride!"

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19. You feel stuck with your debt if you can't budge it.

20. Local Area Network in Australia: the LAN down under.

21. He often broke into song because he couldn't find the key.

22. Every calendar's days are numbered.

23. A lot of money is tainted -- it taint yours and it taint mine.

24. A boiled egg in the morning is hard to beat.

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26. A plateau is a high form of flattery.

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28. Those who get too big for their britches will be exposed in the end.

29. Once you've seen one shopping centre, you've seen a mall.

30. Bakers trade bread recipes on a knead-to-know basis.

31. Santa's helpers are subordinate clauses.

32. Acupuncture is a jab well done.

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AUSTRALIAN WING RIDERS ASSOCIATION (QLD) INCORPORATED RIDE / SOCIAL EVENT CALENDAR
DATE	DESTINATION	RIDE / SOCIAL EVENT	Ride Leaders
21^st November RIDE	Kenilworth	Meet at Shell Nundah (on the Gateway) 8.30am for 9am depart Ride to Kenilworth Pub for lunch and then back via Maleny Morning tea supplied – buy lunch at pub	Peter & Michelle
27^th November SOCIAL	Noosa Xmas Party	Meet BP Caboolture North at 12.30 pm for 1.00pm leave. Ride to Noosa for Fun, more Fun And Food. Please bring Secret Santa present ,( boy for boy - girl for girl,) and something for the hamper raffle, and something for the party, nibbles, drinks etc . MERRY Xmas to all.	Group ride
19^th December RIDE	Mt Tamborine	Brekky ride and beyond. Meet BP Stapylton at 7am for a 7.30 departure. Scenic ride through Mt Tamborine and Beechmont. Stopping for breakfast on the way.	Clint & Charleen
25^th December	Xmas Day	No ride. A merry Xmas to all from Wendy & Turbo
16^th January RIDE	Kyogle	Meet Stapylton Plaza 8.00am for 8.30am departure, over the Lions Road( if it is open) or over Mt Lindsay to Kyogle for lunch and then points beyond homeward bound	Turbo & Wendy
Australia Day	Bevan & Theresa’s	Australia Day Holiday, Ride and Aussie BBQ afterwards details TBA	Bevan & Theresa
20^th February RIDE		TBA	Mal & Tina
26^th February SOCIAL		TBA	Eric & Deb
20^th March RIDE		Bill will, once again, trot out his “Old Faithful” Gold Coast area ride.	Bill & Mary
26^th March SOCIAL		TBA	Andy & Donna
17^th April RIDE		TBA
23^rd April SOCIAL		TBA	Bear & Jayne
22^nd May		AGM

Social Coordinator - Wendy Beddows Ph; 07 - 3812 4166

e-mail: nnikki69@optusnet.com.au Turbo's Mobile 0421304144

RIDE DATES; Unless otherwise arranged, rides will be on the 3rd Weekend of the month, and Social rides, the following weekend, with other social events as announced through the year.

** Ride Leaders: Please check the details of your ride and let me know of any changes. Ride leaders are also asked to organise 2 raffle prizes for their ride. Suggested value approximately $10.00 each. Raffle tickets will be made available from Eric.

IMPORTANT: Even if you have not finalised the details of your ride, just supply the start time & location, the general direction of the ride, and the meal arrangements.

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY ON RIDES:

It is the personal responsibility of each motorcyclist to be responsible for at least the following;

The roadworthiness of your vehicle (including trailer)

That you are in a fit condition to control the vehicle, (including trailer)

Make sure you have a full tank of fuel before departing on a ride.

That you obey all the traffic rules and ride in a safe manner.

That you ride in a considerate manner that does not endanger, or unnecessarily inconvenience other road users.

To be correctly attired for safe motorcycling.

To have fun and enjoy the day, and the company.

WOO'S WOES: Sometimes there are other rides of interest that some of us would like to go on ,but can never find the details, so here are a few that we have found. I will try to keep it up to date.

Upcoming Rallies.

Details to be announced

November 14th	Blood Cord Ride $8.00 pp	Departs Mater Hospital 9.30am	Desstination Lions Annual Bike & custom
November 20/21	Imbil Rally	Borumba Deer Park Imbil	Camping /Cabins
12^th December	Lockyer Toy Run	Ipswich Limestone Street& Nicholas Street Meet 8am Depart 9am	Destination Brothers Leagues Club .
12^th December	Ride for Daniel Morecombe	Departs Ettamooga Pub at 10am	Travel en masse around Maroochy-Noosa area
29^th/30^th January	Conondale Rally	Conondale/	Basic Camping

Goldwing / Valkyrie Ride

Victoria - 27 Nov 04.

Any Gold Wing or Valkyrie riders interested in getting together for a ride.

Then remember 27 Nov 04.

Meeting point Reg Jeffery Honda Ferntree Gully

at 9.00am for a 9.30am departure.

If interested turn up on the day or if interested but unable to attend but would like more info on future rides contact John 0409622492 or email johng@transqual.com.au

Get there early and check out the GPS and other accessories for your wing

Ride from will be from Ferntree Gully, Emerald, Gembrook, Pakenham, Vervale, Drouin, Poowong, Ranceby, Ellinbank, Yarragon, Trafalgar, Thorpdale, Mirboo North, Meeniyan, Korumburra, Koo-wee-rup, Pakenham.

Ride report and pictures from the following rides can be viewed at www.auswingriders.com on the rides done page.

18 Sept

10 Oct 04

Minutes of monthly meeting held on Monday 1^st November 2004.

Newsletter of the

November 2004