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Forum: Ride reports 05-13-2013, 02:22 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,501
Posted By Tar snakes
Thoroughly enjoying this report as my wife is...

Thoroughly enjoying this report as my wife is there on vacation. Actually she has been in Hoi An for the past 2 nights - yes another Aussie tourist. I sent her a link to this post before she left for...
Forum: Old's Cool 04-27-2013, 05:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 737
Posted By Tar snakes
http://tarsnakes.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/All-Briti...

http://tarsnakes.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/All-British-Rally-2013/i-rDtZGLk/0/L/patina-L.jpg

http://tarsnakes.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/All-British-Rally-2013/i-7fznbnh/0/L/IMG_6805-L.jpg
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Forum: Old's Cool 04-27-2013, 06:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 737
Posted By Tar snakes
All British Rally Aust

The annual weekend long All British Rally held at Newstead Vic is a major event of the BSA Motorcycle Owners Association of Aus. A couple of my Norton owning mates are stalwarts of this event and...
Forum: Australia 04-15-2013, 01:20 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,567
Posted By Tar snakes
Thanks for taking the time and effort to share...

Thanks for taking the time and effort to share the video. The on board stuff is damn good.
Forum: Australia 04-10-2013, 12:21 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,567
Posted By Tar snakes
I don't know the fella, but took the picture...

I don't know the fella, but took the picture because the bike is featured on THIS FLYER (http://www.hmrav.org/files/pdf/Poster/Vic_Historic_Titles_Poster_2013.pdf) which was also on the cover of the...
Forum: Australia 04-09-2013, 02:20 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,567
Posted By Tar snakes
We went back to Broadford last Saturday to the...

We went back to Broadford last Saturday to the Vic historic road race titles. A very small event compared to the HBBB the previous weekend. There was some great racing, especially the outfits.
...
Forum: Australia 04-01-2013, 06:19 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,567
Posted By Tar snakes
Sorry to hear that you had an off. Your bike...

Sorry to hear that you had an off. Your bike caught my eye earlier on Sunday!

http://tarsnakes.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/HBBB-Easter-2013/i-sXGpqkF/0/XL/DPP_0103-XL.jpg

Bunch of other pics HERE...
Forum: Ride reports 03-03-2013, 02:06 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,967
Posted By Tar snakes
It looks like you guys had a great holiday....

It looks like you guys had a great holiday. Thanks for sharing your ride report and excellent pictures - it is a lot of work to put together a report as good as this. The GOR part of your trip is...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 03-01-2013, 03:31 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 17,571
Posted By Tar snakes
Spotted on the way to Phillip Island a few years...

Spotted on the way to Phillip Island a few years ago.

http://tarsnakes.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Phillip-Isl-GP-08/i-h8QnH2q/0/L/Jack%20in%20doggles2-L.jpg
...
Forum: Old's Cool 02-12-2013, 10:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,120
Posted By Tar snakes
NZ seems to have a great heritage of world class...

NZ seems to have a great heritage of world class racing from what I've read.

Bendernz - that is great footage to have. I like its authenticity.

hensmen, thanks also for sharing those pics -...
Forum: Australia 01-30-2013, 12:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,040
Posted By Tar snakes
It was a great event. I also posted some pics of...

It was a great event. I also posted some pics of Ago in 'Olds Cool" and a link to some of my pics. Link HERE (http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=858844)
Forum: Old's Cool 01-28-2013, 03:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,120
Posted By Tar snakes
I woke up this morning and reflected on what a...

I woke up this morning and reflected on what a great day it had been yesterday - sometimes you just need a little time for the appreciation to really sink in!

Rather than post more teaser pics,...
Forum: Old's Cool 01-27-2013, 03:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,120
Posted By Tar snakes
Agostini at Phillip Island 2013

It's summer Down Under and Phillip Island hosted the 20th Island Classic (http://www.islandclassic.com.au/) race meeting. The guest of honor this year was Giacomo Agostini, the holder of 15 world...
Forum: Old's Cool 01-07-2013, 01:45 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 20,652
Posted By Tar snakes
These Nortons belong to a couple of my mates ...

These Nortons belong to a couple of my mates

http://tarsnakes.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Retro-MC-pics/i-LSvnWs5/0/L/Andy%20Foster%20Fastback-L.jpg
...
Forum: Ride reports 01-05-2013, 03:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,669
Posted By Tar snakes
Congratulations on the trip and thanks for...

Congratulations on the trip and thanks for sharing this ride report. You have captured some places that I'm familiar with really well - and you saw some things that I've missed!

We rode that loop...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 11-15-2012, 01:52 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 41,221
Posted By Tar snakes
http://tarsnakes.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Kawasaki-...

http://tarsnakes.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Kawasaki-Ninja-ZX14/i-828Jc4w/0/XL/P1010769-XL.jpg

http://tarsnakes.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Kawasaki-Ninja-ZX14/i-Mrjrjgb/0/L/Firestation%201-L.jpg
Forum: Racing 10-26-2012, 01:12 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 13,667
Posted By Tar snakes
Good article about Stoner in todays' (Saturday)...

Good article about Stoner in todays' (Saturday) Age newspaper.

Racing not talking. (http://www.theage.com.au/sport/motorsport/racing-not-talking-20121026-28b7z.html)
Forum: Ride reports 10-09-2012, 01:12 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 21,034
Posted By Tar snakes
What a trip! Stunningly beautiful countryside, a...

What a trip! Stunningly beautiful countryside, a VFR800 and a great attitude to travel. Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Old's Cool 10-07-2012, 01:41 PM
Replies: 10,992
Views: 5,616,439
Posted By Tar snakes
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/394580_...

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/394580_397198480330046_1846723957_n.jpg

A bit of history - this guy went on to become the Prime Minister of Australia from 1983- 1991. He nearly lost his...
Forum: Ride reports 10-01-2012, 01:26 AM
Replies: 1,179
Views: 312,580
Posted By Tar snakes
Great footage of the bikes on the road on stage 4...

Great footage of the bikes on the road on stage 4 and Doug talking about his day's riding HERE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29xPE1xyn54)
Forum: Old's Cool 09-23-2012, 01:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 974
Posted By Tar snakes
Great pics, thanks for sharing. What an...

Great pics, thanks for sharing.

What an incredible event. I've been following this from afar, but there has been great info on the Motorcycle Cannonbal (http://www.motorcyclecannonball.com/)l...
Forum: Old's Cool 09-20-2012, 02:14 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,052
Posted By Tar snakes
Well done, it looks stunning. A buddy of mine had...

Well done, it looks stunning. A buddy of mine had one of these in the exact same colors the early 1970's and I rode it quite a bit. Had to have a very light touch on the Dellorto pumper carbs when...
Forum: Ride reports 09-17-2012, 07:00 PM
Replies: 1,179
Views: 312,580
Posted By Tar snakes
icebox, thanks for sharing that great bunch of...

icebox, thanks for sharing that great bunch of pics - really appreciated.
Forum: Ride reports 09-12-2012, 06:51 PM
Replies: 333
Views: 61,849
Posted By Tar snakes
Thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog. Your...

Thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog. Your writing style really speaks to me. Honestly, I far prefer reading stuff like this than road tests in motorcycle magazines.

Ride safe.

Cheers Jules.
Forum: Ride reports 09-12-2012, 02:27 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,266
Posted By Tar snakes
Glad to hear that the journey has started. ...

Glad to hear that the journey has started.

It does take an incredible amount of concentration to ride on the 'wrong (to us) side of the road. It's anti-intuitive and especially challenging around...
Forum: Ride reports 09-12-2012, 12:10 AM
Replies: 1,179
Views: 312,580
Posted By Tar snakes
Have to be positive, Doug is still in the top 50!...

Have to be positive, Doug is still in the top 50!

All the best for the repairs. Not much fun for you but kinda exciting for those of us following you.

Cheers Jules.
Forum: Ride reports 09-07-2012, 04:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,266
Posted By Tar snakes
All the best for a smooth flight and no delays....

All the best for a smooth flight and no delays. It's a bloody long way at the best of times and delays become more than irritating. What time interval do you have between arriving and collecting your...
Forum: Ride reports 09-03-2012, 11:52 PM
Replies: 1,179
Views: 312,580
Posted By Tar snakes
Best wishes for the CB Doug - I will be following...

Best wishes for the CB Doug - I will be following your progress from Down Under!
Forum: Ride reports 09-03-2012, 11:49 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,266
Posted By Tar snakes
Live just out of Melbourne, about 20 mins from...

Live just out of Melbourne, about 20 mins from the start of the Great Ocean Road.

The Black Dog ride that you referenced looks like a really worthwhile thing to support as well. Maybe next year?
Forum: Ride reports 09-02-2012, 03:31 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,266
Posted By Tar snakes
Thanks for the info on the insurance - that is...

Thanks for the info on the insurance - that is very helpful.

You certainly got a great deal on the MC rental from Motoquest, I was looking at nearly twice that and that was in 2010. Will bookmark...
Forum: Road warriors 08-31-2012, 03:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,842
Posted By Tar snakes
Try a ZX14. If you like the Futura then I think...

Try a ZX14. If you like the Futura then I think that you'd find the ZX14 ergos quite acceptable and the low down grunt is sensational.
Forum: Ride reports 08-31-2012, 03:13 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,266
Posted By Tar snakes
We were there from Oz in 2010 and covered some of...

We were there from Oz in 2010 and covered some of that territory. Coastal CA is spectacular country and you have a good route, however, I think that you will regret not being in the USA for longer -...
Forum: Racing 07-13-2012, 03:12 AM
Replies: 199
Views: 12,797
Posted By Tar snakes
Phillip Island 2011 ...

Phillip Island 2011

http://tarsnakes.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/MotoGP-2011/i-n3k62kq/1/L/Simoncelli-L.jpg


http://tarsnakes.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/MotoGP-2011/i-mQqrhfJ/0/L/Simmo-L.jpg
Forum: Road warriors 06-30-2012, 03:26 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 32,460
Posted By Tar snakes
My 2010. Original pic back at post #61. Now has...

My 2010. Original pic back at post #61. Now has pipes, a luggage rack, radiator guard, hugger and bar risers fitted.
...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 06-06-2012, 01:33 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 38,376
Posted By Tar snakes
New Zealand - South Island ...

New Zealand - South Island

http://tarsnakes.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/New-Zealand-motorcycle-trip/i-kL25QkW/0/L/P1020925-L.jpg
Forum: Old's Cool 05-27-2012, 04:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,126
Posted By Tar snakes
Scott Flying Squirrel

I came across some guys on a run on pre-war motorcycles on the Great Ocean Road in Australia today. Thought that some of you folk may be interested.

What really caught my eye was that there were...
Forum: Old's Cool 05-16-2012, 01:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,169
Posted By Tar snakes
Nolan, that was a great read, I really...

Nolan, that was a great read, I really appreciated the article.

It brought back memories of riding pillion on a Dunstall piped CB750 and at the time thinking it was the greatest experience of my...
Forum: Old's Cool 05-15-2012, 02:58 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 82,990
Posted By Tar snakes
A mate of mine has this unrestored 350cc Panther...

A mate of mine has this unrestored 350cc Panther in his collection.

http://tarsnakes.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/All-British-Rally-280412/i-VcCNZ9V/0/L/P1030557-L.jpg
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 05-04-2012, 05:07 PM
Replies: 9,293
Views: 3,398,219
Posted By Tar snakes
Thanks Goldie - I've linked to your blog as well....

Thanks Goldie - I've linked to your blog as well.

Spotted this cutie on the way to the Aus Moto GP at Phillip Island a couple of years ago.
...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 05-04-2012, 06:12 AM
Replies: 9,293
Views: 3,398,219
Posted By Tar snakes
Road to Milford Sound New Zealand ...

Road to Milford Sound New Zealand

http://tarsnakes.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/New-Zealand-motorcycle-trip/i-LmtPmfz/0/XL/P1020929-XL.jpg
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