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thebigdog
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 12:27 am Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

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Nah won't be at Tri State mate i'll be over your way doing Safari. You guys will love the track it's one of my favs. But I will be at the Nats ready to open a can of Whoop Ass on your orange backsides ha ha ha


$hit! Is that race on the same time? I don't know, maybe we should do the Safari instead. What do reckon mate? Should we stick to the MotoX?

What day does the Safari finish. Is it finishing in Perth again or where? If I'm around, I'll drop in and see you, maybe I can get a can of that Whoop A$$ off you. I've never had any of that stuff.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 1:05 am Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

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What an experience. Got my survivor peg after 7h10min. The pounding I got from the whoops still hurts Smile........ blisters are healing nicely.
Most of the time wasn't sure if it was fun or pain....
The spectators were phenomenal, the cameras made you try harder.
The support from locals and other competitors was incredible.
My right nerf broke off about 50 km before Alice, the rest of the bike held up
At the end of the road section on the way back failed to slow down and went flying over bushes, luckily missed the trees and did not get separated from the quad ,and continued on.
Thanks to Rob and Mick for suspension set up advice.
My LTR's standard suspension proved very forgiving, one would almost say... understanding... .
Recommend this race to everyone.
It has this special atmosphere.
 
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 9:33 am Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

thebigdog wrote:
cowchaser wrote:
Nah won't be at Tri State mate i'll be over your way doing Safari. You guys will love the track it's one of my favs. But I will be at the Nats ready to open a can of Whoop Ass on your orange backsides ha ha ha


$hit! Is that race on the same time? I don't know, maybe we should do the Safari instead. What do reckon mate? Should we stick to the MotoX?

What day does the Safari finish. Is it finishing in Perth again or where? If I'm around, I'll drop in and see you, maybe I can get a can of that Whoop A$$ off you. I've never had any of that stuff.



Nah stick to MotoX mate the races are a bit shorter you might be able to finish them ha ha ha.
Safari starts in Perth on the 1st of Aug and finishes in Kal on about the 7th. It's be cool to catch up
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 9:50 am Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

I always forget how much I love this race until I go back again the next year to refresh my memory, favourite week of the year. Even though the result tugged at the heartstrings the combination of racing and partying always makes for a memorable time.

Even the trip home was a highlight, thanks Smitty. I've heard all about your cans of whoopa#se among other things, some of those conversation topics were just plain wierd, it's a long way!

Huge thanks to Husky, Viv and the guys from TQA for doing the fuel stops and helping me get things up and running again on the trip home. I need to get in touch with Eddie from Darwin who's oil I stole enabling me to finish so I can repay him. I've now finished three Finke's in a row but only just.

Congratulations to LukeB and the guys at Polaris, awesome ride mate and I know it means a lot to the Polaris crew.

Only downside is that we now have to wait a whole year for the next one!!
 
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 1:12 am Post subject: pics Reply with quote Back to top

got some pics for you all compliments of Dave Kelly (Quadriders SA)


















































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PostPosted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 11:10 am Post subject: finke Reply with quote Back to top

how good was it , we [the friends and family of the "team ironpot 701 just doin it "] crew would like to thank everyone for the help, friendship and comradery. photo's excellent and for all those that have'nt been , just do-it!
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 12:16 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

The one of Ben Hall on one back wheel is a keeper
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 12:20 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

All good shots. I want to camp along the track one year and not have to help my son......as if!!!!!!!!
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 3:54 pm Post subject: hi Reply with quote Back to top

great shots there dave , and i did see you but couldnt get my hand off the bars for a thumbs up as i went by ,maybe next time. see you soon laughing
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 6:22 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

cowchaser wrote:
The one of Ben Hall on one back wheel is a keeper


Pity he doesnt look that flash in the shot below it laughing
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 8:33 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Well I finally got around to making a post after the Finke experience

I've waited 10 years to do this race and now I can finally say that I have survived and loved every bit.
It's a bit late but congrats to Beechy, Smithy and Roycroft for their podium finishes.
A big thanks goes out to Shane who lent me his exhaust to get me home and Luke for the clamp. Graham, Vivian and crew who done a great job on the fuel stops. Brad and Scott for the company and last but not least the Burdekin crew, Alf, Joe, Mark and Arthur for the good times over the week.

Loved it so much, will be sure to catch up with all fellow Finkers next year.
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 19, 2009 3:56 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

well done guys, luke, smitty, roycroft . good to catch up with you guys ., i had fun even if i only did 25klm on day one. thanks to jumbo danny for your help , we found the problem the pulse trigger wire was breaking down .cant wait to catch up with all the guys next year


good luck smitty in the safarie

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 6:28 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Hey smitty check this out

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/CAN-AM-DS-450-X-ATV-YAMAHA-QUAD_W0QQitemZ320388014889QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Motorcycles?hash=item4a989d2329&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50[/url]
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 6:42 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

so thats how smitty goes so fast he has a twin cylinder canam...
 
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 6:45 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

twin cylinder? no jap bike won finke before ,didnt smithy win it on a ltr?
 
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 7:58 pm Post subject: der Reply with quote Back to top

drugs this guys on i want some wow twin hey no wonder smitty won he had an 900cc twin hum dont tel pete that he put two motors in that bike there must be a roller around with out a motor some where Rolls eyes Rolls eyes
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 8:19 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Its also got ABS and Immobilizer on it according to the extra features
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 9:09 am Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Dam Pete our secret is out!!!!!! ha-ha ha Believe it or not those guys are legitimate and it is my old quad even if they do have some learning about Advertising to do. They are a bunch of good guys
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 4:04 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

is that your bike from TP300 08?
 
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 6:41 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Not sure it was either that one or the one I still have
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:42 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

off to the Hospital laughin that much I just had a heart attack Laughing Laughing
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 8:25 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

LOL. I think they might not know much and need to do their homework. Laughing Laughing
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 9:25 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

[quote="cowchaser"]Not sure it was either that one or the one I still have[/quote

iv'e seen it upside down ;it only has 1 cylinder Rolls eyes
 
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 9:27 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

NOt sure about homework feral , but hell if this guy sells that bike , he could sell ice to the eskimos , man what a salesperson , but you know what they say , You cant bullshit a bullshitter
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 6:43 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Haha thats true.
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