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Forum: Australia Today, 02:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 448
Posted By McCardigan
Yes, and all most all who attended the 1st OCR...

Yes, and all most all who attended the 1st OCR are still actively riding. From memory 32/33 people(?). Somewhere I have the complete list of attendees and group photos in front of the pub, and at the...
Forum: Australia 05-16-2013, 12:20 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,403
Posted By McCardigan
Heated clothing is your friend. When I get...

Heated clothing is your friend.

When I get back home this weekend, I will be looking at a new range of heated clothing that has just been imported into Oz. It doesn't use wire sowen fabric, but...
Forum: Ride reports 05-05-2013, 01:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,562
Posted By McCardigan
Thanks for sharing your trip details and great...

Thanks for sharing your trip details and great photo's. I will use your maps and photos for helping to plan my forthcoming trip to USA and Canada, shipping my F800GS over from Oz and arriving...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-04-2013, 08:33 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 10,411
Posted By McCardigan
Its a bloody small world! I have known Wolfgang...

Its a bloody small world! I have known Wolfgang for many years ever since he 1st rode in Oz on his white African Queen back in the mid 90's. My 1st MRT in Germany was in 2000. He invited me over...
Forum: Australia 05-04-2013, 05:02 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,481
Posted By McCardigan
How about starting a thread on Incontinence pads?...

How about starting a thread on Incontinence pads?
Which ones are ADR approved!
Are they safe?
Will my pension/insurance/super,fund scrub me if I'm found to be in violation.
And what colours do...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-04-2013, 03:22 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 10,411
Posted By McCardigan
G/day Oso, No, its not the HUBB meeting,...

G/day Oso,

No, its not the HUBB meeting, which I hope to attend as well, but the Canadian MRT meeting,(Motorrad-Reise-Treffen) for world motorcyclist travellers which began in Germany at...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-03-2013, 04:42 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 10,411
Posted By McCardigan
G/day Oso. Looking very good, It is what I...

G/day Oso.

Looking very good, It is what I have had in mind since I bought my 2010 GS. The TT tank is not user friendly, and over priced to buggery, (Oz expression:evil)

I have H&B pannier...
Forum: Australia 05-01-2013, 02:14 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 4,696
Posted By McCardigan
Er! Were you wild at the Goat while Jerk***.? ...

Er! Were you wild at the Goat while Jerk***.?

Pray tell, it wasn't so:evil:evil

And no bullet holes:lol3
Forum: Australia 04-30-2013, 08:53 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 4,696
Posted By McCardigan
Hey Hunsta Guzzi's are just BMW's with...

Hey Hunsta

Guzzi's are just BMW's with uplift bra's.:lol3

Look forward to having a beer with you.
Forum: Australia 04-30-2013, 04:22 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 4,696
Posted By McCardigan
Well excuse me Davo, I will be there riding...

Well excuse me Davo, I will be there riding riding a bike, probabaly the R90S, just to add a bit of class to the joint.
I don't think I'll have the R80GS ready, its only 2 weeks away before I leave...
Forum: Australia 04-25-2013, 06:00 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,745
Posted By McCardigan
Pharrk me, that is one hellva tow. I have towed...

Pharrk me, that is one hellva tow. I have towed or been towed up to 600kms several times,(usually failed BMW drive trains:lol3)

Well done. I have found the hardest/trickiest part is slowing down...
Forum: Australia 04-21-2013, 01:16 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 5,158
Posted By McCardigan
Bastard! But just maybe, I might need...

Bastard!

But just maybe, I might need quarantine, after what Thu promises to do to me over the next few days:evil:evil:evil
Forum: Australia 04-20-2013, 11:15 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 5,158
Posted By McCardigan
The bike is all packed and ready to roll, and so...

The bike is all packed and ready to roll, and so long as Vietnam Airlines are good to their word I arrive Friday morning at Tulla, and should be enjoying a counter attack and a coldie at the...
Forum: Australia 04-06-2013, 06:19 PM
Replies: 291
Views: 13,647
Posted By McCardigan
G/day Russ I'm a no show, have to attend my...

G/day Russ

I'm a no show, have to attend my brother In laws 60th party.

For those coming from the South, remember that the entire Bonang hwy is now 80kph with a couple of 40kph thrown in for...
Forum: Australia 04-01-2013, 02:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 784
Posted By McCardigan
G/day Ray Understand where you are coming...

G/day Ray

Understand where you are coming from, but throw that at the attending coppers and it puts them on the back foot. Forces them to use their grey matter!

Complications arise, do I, don't...
Forum: Australia 04-01-2013, 02:28 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,703
Posted By McCardigan
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff175/KASUYAHO/...

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Interesting times are ahead.

A KTM with more electricial gizmos's then a BMW.

Who would have thought?
...
Forum: Australia 04-01-2013, 12:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 784
Posted By McCardigan
I have said this several times before, if you are...

I have said this several times before, if you are involved in a single vehicle accident you will be booked for careless driving especially in NSW.

Remember " I swerved to avoid a collision with a...
Forum: Australia 04-01-2013, 12:18 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 5,158
Posted By McCardigan
Chooks are queer Doc:freaky Will be having...

Chooks are queer Doc:freaky

Will be having the odd beer or two catching up with the latest sports results for my beloved Ariel Ping Pong:lol3 at this fine establishment in downtown Saigon. ...
Forum: Australia 03-31-2013, 11:00 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 5,158
Posted By McCardigan
Love your work Doonie, its a good feeling getting...

Love your work Doonie, its a good feeling getting the sidecar sideways.
Looks like you all had a great time,I would have loved to been with you, but I just had too much on my plate to get done...
Forum: Canada 03-30-2013, 12:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 885
Posted By McCardigan
G/day all Update After doing some...

G/day all

Update
After doing some extensive searching, buying a used bike/buying a new bike (Ural Gear Up), I have found the solution. Met a mate at a rally last weekend and I asked him what he...
Forum: Australia 03-22-2013, 06:06 AM
Replies: 13,122
Views: 1,761,832
Posted By McCardigan
Oh Lord, please forgive me for getting involved...

Oh Lord, please forgive me for getting involved in such a trash thread, but I just had to.
The devil made me do it:lol3

The Bombers have just sent the Crows back to their huddle.
A 35 point...
Forum: Hacks 03-21-2013, 05:33 AM
Replies: 5,167
Views: 1,757,055
Posted By McCardigan
Hey Boss, great photo, reckon it would make front...

Hey Boss, great photo, reckon it would make front page material:D:D:
But you need contacts:lol3:lol3

PS You are going to get a s**t load of crap from the politically correct police regarding your...
Forum: Parallel Universe 03-21-2013, 05:16 AM
Replies: 1,429
Views: 222,414
Posted By McCardigan
G/day all Have just replaced the upper Indy...

G/day all

Have just replaced the upper Indy roller bearing with his suggested bronze bushing (20X26X20mm). Same wear/impact results as Snowy on both the bolt carrier and the inside of the Ohlins...
Forum: Australia 03-20-2013, 06:22 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,490
Posted By McCardigan
Funny you should mention that, in 3 weeks I'll be...

Funny you should mention that, in 3 weeks I'll be back in Vietnam for another tour on the Ural sidecars:wink::wink:

See you there:clap
Forum: Australia 03-20-2013, 04:30 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,490
Posted By McCardigan
Unc, Hilly and Lyn came back over the Great...

Unc, Hilly and Lyn came back over the Great Alpine rd and Dargo HP rd last weekend, so thats ridgy diggy, Talbotville is open, so is the Dogs Grave track, but a lot of side roads/tracks have yet to...
Forum: Australia 03-20-2013, 03:43 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,490
Posted By McCardigan
Should be there Doc on Saturday afternoon,(err,...

Should be there Doc on Saturday afternoon,(err, what was the bet and what do I owe you?:huh)

So as far as I can recollect at the Cold Flame, its on the Adaminaby/Namadgi NP rd towards Tharwa>...
Forum: Australia 03-19-2013, 04:06 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 18,306
Posted By McCardigan
Matty That is one brilliant photo:clap ...

Matty

That is one brilliant photo:clap

The more I look at it, the more it makes me smile.

There are so many quips.

BTW what's Blue's name?
Forum: Australia 03-19-2013, 03:55 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 4,696
Posted By McCardigan
thank you SJ I'll see you there.

thank you SJ

I'll see you there.
Forum: Australia 03-19-2013, 03:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 382
Posted By McCardigan
Thank you Marc for the heads up. I was aware...

Thank you Marc for the heads up.

I was aware of the Barber museum, and after listing to Doonie rave about it, it just falls into place. I intend to be there for the Vintage rally in Oct (11/12/13)...
Forum: Australia 03-19-2013, 03:15 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 4,696
Posted By McCardigan
So I take it that the R B rally is still on? ...

So I take it that the R B rally is still on?

There was talk at the Cold Flame that it may not happen.

I hope it is still on, and if so I'll be there with bells on
Forum: Day Trippin' 03-18-2013, 05:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,748
Posted By McCardigan
Nice RR:clap So you missed the rain on...

Nice RR:clap

So you missed the rain on Saturday night?
Amazing!

I can see you enjoyed your latest tour down under.

All I can add are these appropriate words.
"Adventurers are hard to come...
Forum: Australia 03-10-2013, 07:50 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 5,141
Posted By McCardigan
Another great rally thanks to Bob and Sue. I...

Another great rally thanks to Bob and Sue.

I found a black polarisred sun glasses with the name B Mitchell on the inside of the rh arm, left on the table near Bob and Sues tent. PM me and I'll...
Forum: Australia 03-07-2013, 02:31 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 5,141
Posted By McCardigan
And I thought I was a noob! lol3:lol3:lol3

And I thought I was a noob! lol3:lol3:lol3
Forum: Canada 03-06-2013, 10:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 885
Posted By McCardigan
Spoke to Hugh at Ames M/C in Edmonton yesterday...

Spoke to Hugh at Ames M/C in Edmonton yesterday and asked him a few questions, including if he does a buy back. He said he didn't but had been seriously thinking about. Interesting he only sells 2wd...
Forum: Australia 03-06-2013, 10:44 PM
Replies: 13,122
Views: 1,761,832
Posted By McCardigan
It is certainly going to beer drinking weather...

It is certainly going to beer drinking weather Doc, I'll make sure I have plenty of ice.
Forum: Australia 03-06-2013, 10:41 PM
Replies: 13,122
Views: 1,761,832
Posted By McCardigan
Absolutely, I turned up at that rally in my 4x4,...

Absolutely, I turned up at that rally in my 4x4, as I was still recovering from my NZ getoff and not allowed to ride, and Dave was happy I did, as I took him to Cooma hospital that afternoon/evening...
Forum: Australia 03-06-2013, 10:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 364
Posted By McCardigan
I rode that road twice a couple of weeks ago when...

I rode that road twice a couple of weeks ago when I attended the Adventure Movie expo in Bright and it is perfect, its now sealed all the way. The Blue Duck pub at Anglers Rest is trading, expensive...
Forum: Australia 03-05-2013, 06:33 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,090
Posted By McCardigan
G/day Toy You are not the first to admit...

G/day Toy

You are not the first to admit that many a person got excited by riding a RS.
My 1st RS was a 1979 Gold, that I bought in the early 80's to court Sally, from Melbourne to Adelaide....
Forum: Australia 03-05-2013, 05:45 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,642
Posted By McCardigan
Great thinking, but Why? What do you want to...

Great thinking, but Why?

What do you want to acheive?

Good luck with you projects.
Forum: Australia 03-05-2013, 04:58 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,090
Posted By McCardigan
G/day Pezz, I just happen to own a very,...

G/day Pezz,

I just happen to own a very, very nice 75 R90s in the most desired colour of Half Sucked Jaffa, but it is not for sale, and will never be, when I move on it goes to a very dear...
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