Author Topic: Participants for the Oz Run (Read 11262 times)

mick7504 · « **on:** July 15, 2011, 04:36:05 AM »

Any of you guys who would like to participate in the Oz leg of the SOHC World Tour can register your interest here with Jerry.
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=2124

Or send a PM to Mick.
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=10165

At the moment, Mick (Retro Rocket) is doing a great job with the ground work seeking interest from those who would like to be a part of this event.

We don't know how this is all going to come together at this stage, but one thing is for sure, Godzilla will be here for a visit and to use Jerry's words, all we have to do is to join the dots - EASY.

We want to show Godzilla a good time while he is here, and also to give him an opportunity to check out our great big garden before he travels on to Europe.

This will be a great opportunity for everyone involved to be a part of something pretty unique.

waddayareckon??

Mick

trueblue · « **Reply #1 on:** July 15, 2011, 04:59:22 AM »

Can't wait

mick7504 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 15, 2011, 06:04:02 AM »

Ok, Terry is now officially the Coordinator/Team Leader for the Oz run.

Good one mate.

Let's get everyone together here and work out a plan of attack.

We've got a lot of good input from a lot of good men now.

Who else wants to come on board?

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #3 on:** July 16, 2011, 01:20:29 AM »

I am going to be pushing #$%* up hill trying to get a bike ready buy i will do all i can to help.....

So far i have had positive reply's from

Trueblue Maryborough
Frostyboy Greenbank
CB750F2 Ayr4
Dave500 Mudgeeraba
750goes Penrith
jawntybull Sydney
maduncle Melbourne
latheboy Melbourne

If everyone interested can add themselves to the list or just chime into this thread along with there town of residence we will have a better idea of where this is all going......
Thanks guys

Mick

PS i had a reply from Goosehead and he asked that if the tour goes anywhere near Afghanistan he would love to join in....

routs · « **Reply #4 on:** July 16, 2011, 04:17:55 AM »

GOOD TO BE IN IT!

maduncle · « **Reply #5 on:** July 16, 2011, 05:42:28 AM »

Okay - count me in for a bit of a Melbourne run, may not be a full day ride (depends on a regulator and a carbie needle) but a cross town trip is do-able, particularly if I am with other riders.

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #6 on:** July 16, 2011, 08:38:43 AM »

Quote from: Retro Rocket on July 16, 2011, 01:20:29 AM

I am going to be pushing #$%* up hill trying to get a bike ready buy i will do all i can to help.....

So far i have had positive reply's from

Trueblue Maryborough
Frostyboy Greenbank
CB750F2 Ayr4
Dave500 Mudgeeraba
750goes
jawntybull Sydney
maduncle Melbourne
latheboy Melbourne

If everyone interested can add themselves to the list or just chime into this thread along with there town of residence we will have a better idea of where this is all going......
Thanks guys

Mick

PS i had a reply from Goosehead and he asked that if the tour goes anywhere near Afghanistan he would love to join in....

Hey Guys,

Please shoot me a PM when you decide to join in so I can add you to the Master Rider List. Thanks - Jerry

CB750F2 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 16, 2011, 02:12:40 PM »

Count me in. Pat

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #8 on:** July 16, 2011, 04:28:57 PM »

OK guys, I'm totally confused so please help me. I thought that my "Draft Terry" attempt was going to be successful in light of some input he had made about state leaders over in Team Kiwi but I have recently learned that he will not be able to be the Team Leader/Coordinator. Sorry to Terry for my assumption. Guess there was no clear answer. Scottly said in Team Kiwi thread that he thought Retro Rocket had volunteered?! What is our solution? Do we have an interested party that would like to volunteer?

750goes · « **Reply #9 on:** July 16, 2011, 04:53:59 PM »

I'd like to be in it - but don't have my 750 anymore, I do have my cx500 - let me know if that''s passable as an OHC bike.
I'm located in Penrith NSW, so please add me to the list of potential couriers of Godzilla.

thanks

charlie

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #10 on:** July 16, 2011, 06:26:01 PM »

Quote from: Jerry Rxman Griffin on July 16, 2011, 04:28:57 PM

OK guys, I'm totally confused so please help me. I thought that my "Draft Terry" attempt was going to be successful in light of some input he had made about state leaders over in Team Kiwi but I have recently learned that he will not be able to be the Team Leader/Coordinator. Sorry to Terry for my assumption. Guess there was no clear answer. Scottly said in Team Kiwi thread that he thought Retro Rocket had volunteered?! What is our solution? Do we have an interested party that would like to volunteer?

I am trying to get as many people interested in this relay as possible , and don't mind helping out, but i go away quite often for work and can't guarantee anything for certain, i don't even have a bike up and running currently. I'm doing a "Jerry" and taking forever to get the bloody things up and running. What i think we need are coordinators from each state, {our states are HUGE} so, as we get more and more interest we will work it out from there. Looks like the Aussie leg will be "team organised chaos".....

scottly · « **Reply #11 on:** July 16, 2011, 08:09:25 PM »

Sorry if I added to the confusion, guys. Retro, are you willing to be the OZ coordinator, or would you rather be a regional/state coordinator?
Also, to all folks down-under; you can help get Godzilla across your great expanses, whether or not you have a running SOHC. Support crews carrying fuel, spare parts, and refreshments can make long rides much more comforable.

Frostyboy · « **Reply #12 on:** July 16, 2011, 08:33:11 PM »

Quote from: Retro Rocket on July 16, 2011, 01:20:29 AM

I am going to be pushing #$%* up hill trying to get a bike ready buy i will do all i can to help.....

So far i have had positive reply's from

Trueblue Maryborough
Frostyboy Greenbank
CB750F2 Ayr4
Dave500 Mudgeeraba
750goes Penrith
jawntybull Sydney
maduncle Melbourne
latheboy Melbourne

If everyone interested can add themselves to the list or just chime into this thread along with there town of residence we will have a better idea of where this is all going......
Thanks guys

Mick

PS i had a reply from Goosehead and he asked that if the tour goes anywhere near Afghanistan he would love to join in....

I've just been looking at the member map, do you have these guys on your list Mick?

Bikeboy is down around Geelong, not far from Terry?
There's Cruzin69 in Adelaide along with Silverback1 & Paulmac.
mutters in Wagga
carsholduptraffic near Bateman's Bay NSW
Vampire in Bathurst
Gonzo in Perth.
duperts in Sydney.
CB400fss near Grafton
CB7fiddy in Lismore, but he hasn't been active since last October.
Rockvegas is up on the Darling Downs somewhere
Jon is near Mango Hill north of Brissie
eldutchy in Ipswich, he's close to me.
F20BAS is just North of Mackay by the looks of it.

I reckon if GZ crosses the Tasman to Terry, send him North vial as many of us as we can muster.
Maybe Greyhound for a trip to Darwin for Mick7504 to go for a cruise, down to Adelaide on the bus again for a trip aound the vineyards with the SA guys, then back on the bus for the Nullabor trip to Gonzo.
Leave Perth for the European leg.

mick7504 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 16, 2011, 09:36:32 PM »

I've got a good feeling that we're on the right track here guys.

From State to State/Territory, I think that factoring in alternative methods of transport for GZ is a good idea.
The distances are enormous and it is a harsh environment for a motorcyclist in the outback.
It certainly is doable, but I think that this has to be considered.

The use of some non SOHC bikes is something else to be decided.
A few guys have indicated their desire to participate but cannot meet that requirement.
Myself included, having no road registered SOHC's which would attract some unwanted attention from the constabulary if one of them ventured out.

Once we get a list of riders/participants, work out which route GZ is going to take and how and when, we'll be well on our way getting this all together.
This is just how the situation for the Oz leg is and if we all work together, it'll be a piece of p1ss.

Mick

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #14 on:** July 16, 2011, 09:37:39 PM »

Hi Frosty, feel free to send anyone a PM with a link to this page. I sent out 38PM's and the only one's i got on your list was CB7fiddy, and cruzin69. I just did one pm and before i sent it i just copied it so all i had to do was paste it into each PM. I no longer have the PM i sent but i just gave a brief description of whats going on and a link to the relevant threads.

Scottly, it looks like i am having a bit to do with the whole thing but our states are huge { trip roung OZ around 20,000 -30,000 +kilometers} and has only 5 states and 2 territories so they are all huge and would be better served by coordinators in each state if possible. I am very busy at present as i have said, just recently i was away for 2 weeks with no computer access, this can happen at any time, just like it does to Terry. Our effort may boil down to a few of us pitching together to get this done, unless anyone else can step up. I am driving the misses crazy as i try to work out how to get a bike together in a hurry.

scottly · « **Reply #15 on:** July 16, 2011, 09:54:28 PM »

All is understood, Retro-Mick;

Mick7504, are you willing to take on being the main OZ coordinator? It's all about teamwork, but there has to be a team leader.

Frostyboy · « **Reply #16 on:** July 16, 2011, 10:08:29 PM »

Quote from: scottly on July 16, 2011, 09:54:28 PM

Mick7504, are you willing to take on being the main OZ coordinator? It's all about teamwork, but there has to be a team leader.

Go for it Mick, I'll help out as best I can. I'm about to send off a stack of pm_s to those other Aussies I found on the map.

Cheers,

mick7504 · « **Reply #17 on:** July 17, 2011, 12:07:37 AM »

Quote from: scottly on July 16, 2011, 09:54:28 PM

All is understood, Retro-Mick;
Mick7504, are you willing to take on being the main OZ coordinator? It's all about teamwork, but there has to be a team leader.

No problems at all Scott.
More than happy to do this.
I know that we've got a great bunch of guys nationally and internationally and I feel priviledged to be a part of this.
The enthusiasm shown so far is a good indication of the success that this will be.
Mick

Quote from: Frostyboy on July 16, 2011, 10:08:29 PM

Go for it Mick, I'll help out as best I can. I'm about to send off a stack of pm_s to those other Aussies I found on the map.

Cheers,

Thanks mate.
I'm looking forward to working together and making this Oz leg a ball biter.
Mick

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #18 on:** July 17, 2011, 01:22:09 AM »

PM me with anything you need done Mick, i'll do all i can to help.

mick7504 · « **Reply #19 on:** July 17, 2011, 01:38:18 AM »

Quote from: Retro Rocket on July 17, 2011, 01:22:09 AM

PM me with anything you need done Mick, i'll do all i can to help.

Thanks Mick

I know that you are a great backup and a reliable one too which will contribute to the success of this.

I'll wait to hear from Jerry and then we can get the foundations laid and then go for it.

This'll be good mate.

Mick

Vampire · « **Reply #20 on:** July 17, 2011, 12:42:42 PM »

Unfortunately I am bikeless at present, unless you count a BMW F650GS, so I would not be able to participate in a leg of the relay. That said, I may be able to offer support in the Bathurst region, depending on timing.
Regards,
Vampire

rockvegas400 · « **Reply #21 on:** July 17, 2011, 03:38:32 PM »

Hello All,

I received the message from Frosty. Not sure that I would be confident taking the 400 too far out of town yet - she has a couple of oil leaks which I have to fix. My location is Rockhampton and I'll will keep up with this topic to see if I can help in any way.

Tim from Brisbane is a member of the yahoo CB400f group, and I think I have seen him post on the SOHC group as well. Will post him to see if he is aware of/interested in your plans.

Justin

mick7504 · « **Reply #22 on:** July 17, 2011, 04:14:35 PM »

Quote from: Vampire on July 17, 2011, 12:42:42 PM

Unfortunately I am bikeless at present, unless you count a BMW F650GS, so I would not be able to participate in a leg of the relay. That said, I may be able to offer support in the Bathurst region, depending on timing.
Regards,
Vampire

Quote from: rockvegas400 on July 17, 2011, 03:38:32 PM

Hello All,

I received the message from Frosty. Not sure that I would be confident taking the 400 too far out of town yet - she has a couple of oil leaks which I have to fix. My location is Rockhampton and I'll will keep up with this topic to see if I can help in any way.

Tim from Brisbane is a member of the yahoo CB400f group, and I think I have seen him post on the SOHC group as well. Will post him to see if he is aware of/interested in your plans.

Justin

Thanks a million for your interest and offer of support guys.
Our foremost aim at present is to get as many as we can involved here.
Once that is done, we can then work out the how, when and where side of things.

The main thing is to become involved and have a great time.
Even if it is carrying Godzilla a few Kms from A to B.
There is no pressure on anybody to do a marathon ride with him.

Jerry has been in contact with me and I'll post part of that communication below.

"As you know we only have 2 unofficial official rules: have fun and only a SOHC4 may carry Godzilla and hopefully we can carry on that tradition.
There can always be exceptions to the rules if necessary but so far we have been extremely lucky.
It really sounds like you guys have a good idea how you want to accomplish this and however you guys do it is fine. After all it is your ride so do it your way and enjoy.
If you cover the whole country that's great but do what you can and don't worry about it.
Connect the dots if first and foremost."

Mick

hummbug · « **Reply #23 on:** July 17, 2011, 09:57:25 PM »

I'm in - happy to ride for a day or two from Melbourne.

mick7504 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 18, 2011, 12:06:23 AM »

Quote from: hummbug on July 17, 2011, 09:57:25 PM

I'm in - happy to ride for a day or two from Melbourne.

Thanks mate.
Good to have you on board.
Mick

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Author Topic: Participants for the Oz Run (Read 11262 times)

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