Pack your bags and go touring. Triumph has loaded up its Sprint ST with luggage and a few extras to create a GT version. The Grand Tourer will arrive in Australian showrooms in September with ABS standard, 31-litre panniers compared with the ST's 22-litre boxes, underseat storage, built in rack with pillion grab rail and an optional top box with a 12V power supply and capable of holding two full-sized helmets. Mal Jarrett, marketing manager for PS Importers, says their target market will be the same as the ST.
"Mid to late 30s-plus, professional male who wants a sporty type bike
but capable of putting in some serious miles without the backache,'' he
explains. "Someone who wants a bike that you can jump on and ride all
day with his partner in comfort, then simply pull up at their motel
drop their helmets in the top box, grab their gear out of the panniers
and waltz on in.''
Pricing is yet to be announced, but the Sprint ST will continue to be
offered at $14,990 or $15,990 with ABS. The GT is expected to be priced
close to the ST with ABS. The GT still features the ST's 1050cc
triple-cylinder engine, but it now has 97kW of power, up 3.7kW, with
more mid-range punch. Peak torque has been increased by 5Nm to 108Nm
and delivered 1200rpm lower in the rev range for easier overtaking.
It is also tuned for better economy with a 7 per cent taller sixth gear. Triumph claims fuel range of more than 320km. The GT comes in silver or blue with restyled headlights and cockpit but is all-new from the fuel tank, back. The ST's underseat exhaust has been replaced by a traditional side-mounted system, with the triangular muffler under the right side pannier. It increases power and also creates underseat storage space to accommodate Triumph's accessory U-lock.
The new seat sits the pillion lower than on the Sprint ST, and there are lower footpegs.The rear wheel is 1kg lighter and they come shod with Bridgestone's dual compound BT021 tyres. The GT has a longer single-sided swingarm to create a more stable 1537mm wheelbase, up 80mm from the ST. Front forks have revised damping for greater control under braking, while the new rear shock has a remote pre-load adjuster wheel which can be changed by hand to accommodate solo and two-up riding. Brakes have been revised with lighter 320/255mm discs, rigid mounting
and a new brake pad formulation for a claimed 10 per cent improvement
in performance.
The colour-coded and waterproof panniers are big enough to hold a full-face XXL helmet or 7.5kg of gear on each side. They have a new mounting system that eliminates the need for external rails, giving a cleaner look when removed. The mounting system links the two panniers but allows them to move independently to the bike, cancelling the effect on the chassis of loaded panniers and increasing stability at high speeds.
A range of accessories will be available at launch including heated
grips, taller screen, comfort seat and magnetic tank bags. A topbox
will be available later this year. - Mark Hinchliffe
For more information on the Sprint GT, click here to contact one of the TeamMoto Triumph dealerships. Stay tuned to the enewsletter for test ride announcements closer to the official model release date.
Get away on your Roadie! Brisbane to Woodenbong to Lennox Head and back with Darren Smart
So, what are you doing this weekend? Well, if you feel the need to get away on your ‘roadie’ here is a ride down through Northern NSW that will give you a great variety of open highway and twisty roads coupled with scenery that is nothing short of sensational.
Yes, it was overdue……you know the feeling……after several weekends of doing chores around the house or being stuck in the car due to ‘other’ commitments the desire to pull the roadie out of the shed and go for a blast can be over-powering.
So, rain, hail or shine it was time to fill the tank and head for the
……. um, where will I go? We have done most of the roads North so it was
time to start looking South BUT who wants to start the ride on the M1
freeway on a Friday arvo so a quick look on the map gave a glimpse of
what the South-West has to offer.
Because I wanted to get away on Friday after work the first destination couldn’t be TOO far away so Woodenbong, a small town just over the NSW border with what is reported to be a great ‘biker friendly’ pub was looking promising.
A quick call to the Woodenbong Hotel (02 6635 1275) sealed the deal with a double room booked for Friday night for only $60.00 with free basic breaky. Once the Friday ride was sorted it was time to look at where we will go for the Saturday ride.
Another half hour ferreting around google maps and it looked like the run down through Kyogle, Casino and Lismore on to Ballina for a late lunch then on to Lennox Head for the night would make a fun ride so accommodation was found for $80.00 in the motel behind Lennox Thai Garden (02 6687 7257).
Finally, Friday afternoon arrived and we met at TeamMoto Triumph Springwood before heading towards Beaudesert via Mt Lindsay Highway. Once out of the traffic and through Jimboomba it felt like old times with just over 100km to cruise along, enjoy the familiar comfort of hands on the handgrips, feet on the footpegs, the vibrations of the motor with two wheels rolling under you and being free once again.
The 140km trip to Woodenbong is an easy one as you just follow Mt Lindsay Highway through Beaudesert on to Rathdowney (where a cold beer can be found) then over the twisty/picturesque Mt Lindsay ranges, crossing the Qld/NSW border and before long you will see the Woodenbong Hotel on your left.
An hour and a half of riding and before you know it your having a quiet beer with the friendly owner and manager of the pub or catching a yarn with a few of the Woodenbong locals. The pub manager will let you hide your bike out the back of the pub so our pride and joys are safe for the night.
The rooms at the pub are just a bed and a cupboard with shared toilets and showers but they are very clean and comfortable. We got to see a few of the locals having a crack at the Karaoke before hitting the sack in readiness for the Saturday ride.
Early Saturday morning and the pub owner had a paper ready for us as we got some coffee and toast into our bellies before gearing up and backtracking a few kms along Mt Lindsay Highway to turn right along Summerland Way towards Kyogle.
There was a few kms of road works before the road turned into a series of long, smooth and gradual turns and twists all the way to Kyogle and right on through to Casino where we grabbed a quick coffee and a scone the size of a softball.
Leaving Casino we jumped onto the Bruxner Highway for a nice undulating ride across to Lismore before cruising our way dead east towards the ocean before stopping at Ballina for one of their famous seafood lunches at one of the many riverside restaurants.
With a full stomach it was a quick ride across to Lennox Head for an afternoon walk along the beach before booking into the motel where we were surprised at how nice our room was considering the price.
A lazy afternoon followed by a nice feed of Thai at the restaurant at the front of the motel before another good night’s sleep and ready for the ride back to Brisbane on Sunday morning.
Sunday morning and a steady 20 minute ride across to Byron Bay for breaky before heading back up the M1 and home well before lunch with a smile wide enough to give my Shoei helmet a few stress fractures.
Trip summary:
Brisbane to Woodenbong – 142km – Mt Lindsay Highway
Woodenbong to Casino – 90km – Summerland Highway
Casino to Lennox head – 73km – Bruxner and Pacific Highway
Lennox Head to Brisbane – 186km – Byron Bay Rd – Pacific Highway
If you are after a longer ride in the same area, there were a number of off-shoots from the route suggested above – Northern NSW is riddled with great roads and small towns ideal for day and/or weekend trips.
Either way, any day on a motorbike is a great day so…..what are YOU doing this weekend? - Darren Smart
CB1100 True to Honda Heritage
The highly anticipated CB1100F is set to hit Australia this month with fans lining up to get their hands on the latest release in this universally loved lineage of motorcycles. As an ode to the much loved Honda CB750 Four, all round function, combined with easy performance and heritage styling mark the distinguishing characteristics of the new CB1100F.
Check out the below video Honda put together for some great lifestyle footage of this 'new' classic.
Visually, the CB1100 is classic perfection. Its impressive looks
incorporate the large, clean engine that lends the rider into a
purposeful, forward-biased stance, perfectly accentuated with the
crisp, striking lines of the fuel tank. With a seat height of just 775
mm, riders of all heights will feel comfortable swinging a leg over the
CB.
The clean, simple wheels integrated with the front brake disc
carriers, the analog clocks with the large digital readout in the
middle, the aircraft-style fuel filler cap, the minimalist seat and the
Honda badges all give the CB1100F a unique vintage look whilst
incorporating all the mod cons of a new bike.
Arriving in Australia very soon, the CB1100F is available in Candy Glory Red and Pearl Milky White. For more information please click here to contact a TeamMoto Honda dealership.
Mark Hinchliffe and the Kwaka Z1000
The letter Z has been used in motoring to indicate something special since the 1960s Z-Cars British TV police drama. In 1972, the two-wheeled world knew something special had landed when the world's first superbike was launched - the Z1 Kawasaki. It was marked by its across-the-frame four-cylinder engine and its four-into-two-into-four exhaust system. Many copied the engine configuration, but few followed the radical exhaust format. Kwaka Z models returned with the Z1000 naked bike a few years ago with the same engine and exhaust configuration. In 2010 it gets a radical makeover, notably now with stubby exhausts that could leave many traditional Z fans a little cold.
While those four big pipes might have looked the business, they unbalanced the weight distribution of the bike. The new model features a prechamber under the bike which allows for shorter mufflers and keeps the weight central and low. The result is a bike that feels much lighter than its 221kg weight and beautifully balanced. Other big news in 2010 is the addition of ABS as standard with the letters printed large on the mudguard.
The ABS works well in wet weather and there is plenty of feel in the front with no jerky kickback, however the rear brake feels wooden. With its low centre of gravity, steep fork rake and wide motocross-style handlebars this bike is the ultimate tool for carving up your favourite tight and twisting mountain road.
Kawasaki has also thrown out the rubber spacers on the bars and added thin grips, so you have greater feel over what the fully adjustable front end is doing. Sometimes it can feed back a bit too much information to the rider when the forks get choppy and twitchy. If you are clever and patient enough you could dial this out by experimenting with the huge range of suspension adjustment.
Unfortunately some of the adjusters are stepless which may mean infinite adjustment, but it also makes it difficult to remember settings. Adjustment doesn't end with the suspension, either. The instrument binnacle is adjustable to three positions depending on your height and where the sun is while the perspex instrument screen is yellow like those sunglasses that brighten your view. Both are great ideas that I would like to say work well.
However, the instrument adjustment is impossible to change on the run which is when you need it most to allow for the sun. The idea would probably better suit an adventure bike where you are sometimes standing.
The yellow screen is good in bright light, but difficult to read in low light. However, at night the illumination makes them very easy to read. Build quality of the Z1000 is superb and a landmark for Kawasaki with no visible welding marks on the frame and the welds on the swingarm beautifully buffed.
Riding position is classic sit-up-and-beg style, although the pegs may be too high for tall people. Together with a seat that slopes forward I felt cramped and uncomfortably jammed up on the tank. The firm but not uncomfortable seat is narrow at the tank which allows shorter riders to get their feet down.
Pillion riders won't like the small and hard seat and there are no hand grips or tie-downs for luggage.
Despite the tiny headlight fairing, the wind blast and buffeting is limited unless you are following other vehicles. Get in some clean air and it feels fine, even at highway speeds. As always, the Kwaka four is a smooth, torquey engine with a sweet top end from 7000rpm where the induction roar becomes absolutely glorious. The Z1000 is short geared with sixth driveable at 60km/h doing 2500rpm. From here you can roll on the throttle and accelerate quiet adequately. I found I was riding one and even two gears higher in many corners and using the engine torque, rather than tap-dancing through the cogs in search of power.
Unfortunately powerful engines usually mean plenty of heat, but because there is no fairing, it disperses at speed and is noticeable only in heavy traffic. - Mark Hinchliffe (Courier Mail Motoring Editor)
Every time I think about how long I have left on my RE license I start singing that old tune;
“Oh, give me land, lots of land under starry skies above,
Don't fence me in.
Let me ride through the wide open country that I love,
Don't fence me in.”
Last issue I came to you with four LAMS approved models I had tried and tested - and this month I have three more!
Yamaha FZ6R
This is the latest LAMS motorcycle offering. I noticed the FZ6R at the Gold Coast motorcycle Expo this year and it raised my blood pressure. This is a very sexy motorcycle and even makes the old bugger on it look kind of hot :).
After my Ninja 650RL experience I was keen to take the FZ6R out for a spin. This is a sports bike and the motor has R6 breeding, but it really surprised me with how light the bike was. It is a little bit smaller than the Ninja but although I might look slightly large for it, at no point did it affect the way I felt about it. My legs fitted to the tank (another pet hate when they do not). You would not get tired of throwing it around corners and it would be a great weekend fun bike. I can see younger people being attracted to this fine piece of engineering.
The first word that popped into my head when I rode away from TeamMoto Moorooka was “SMOOTH”. Everything about it was smooth; gear changes, breaking, cornering and acceleration. One thing that you will notice when you take it out for a test ride is the minimal throttle rotation, it has the least of all the LAMS motorcycles I have had the pleasure of riding so far. The power output appears not to be as great as some of the other 600cc LAMS motorcycles but it makes up for it in pure riding pleasure.
Yamaha WR250X (Supermotard)
When I started annoying Chris the Dealer principal at TeamMoto Moorooka about lending a LAMS motorcycle for an arranged ride out to Boonah and QLD Raceway, he was in short supply of LAMS bikes. I wanted to try out the new 2010 Ténéré or the XT660 but alas he did not have a demo available. What I ended up with was a WR250X, as I am a spoilt brat my initial thought was “you are kidding me a 250 dirt bike with road wheels, bugger that.” Chris told me that I would be surprised by the capability of a Supermotard motorcycle.
Well slap me across the face with a mullet, dirt bike aggression with the engine giving me plenty of get up and go, a light weight, sit upright bike with the stickiest set of tyres known to humanity. My view on Supermotard motorcycles “fun, fun, fun and more fun”.
My riding companions where on two BMW 1200GS’s, a new Triumph Thunderbird and a Honda Goldwing. On the corners I was easily catching up to them. On a track with plenty of corners I am told that a Supermotard will easily pass a sports bike. This bike is extremely easy to ride; it gives you a great sense of security and would be a fantastic commuter and hell of a fun machine on weekends.
LAMS Supermotard motorcycles are as follows; Honda has the XR400SM, Yamaha has the WR250X and the XT660X and Suzuki has the DRZ400SM. If you have not had the fun of giving a Supermotard motorcycle a try, I highly recommend it - you will be pleasantly surprised.
Hyosung GT650R
I am told that outside QLD not all Hyosung’s are LAMS bikes, but in the Sunshine State they are. The GT650R is a V-twin so it produces a lower cool thudding sound. If you are on a budget and want a 600cc LAMS motorcycle then go on a test ride with this power packed machine. I am not in to getting all techy so you will not get figures from me. Even though it is at the less expensive end of the motorcycles in this article it is pushing to be the leading top contender for power delivery. Ben the DP for Teammoto Hyosung Springwood told me I should give it a crack and he was right. Getting up to 100km per hr on the freeway was surprisingly fast.
Powering out of corners is very solid. Brakes and the clutch were somewhat stiffer than the other models I have ridden, as well as the gear changes are slightly more clicky. As stated previously if you are on a budget and want a one of the most powerful sports LAMS bikes currently in the market then GT650R could be to your liking.
Conclusion; Well I guess I am a spoilt brat and yes this is all the LAMS motorcycles I have had the joy of riding so far. There has been some friendly banter with some of our RE License Facebook fans about the LAMS Suzuki GS500. Michael is the DP for our Virginia store; maybe I should start being a pain in the rear end with him and run away with one of his GS500F’s. Oh Yeh he also has KTM and they currently have four dirt bikes listed as Learner Approved Motorcycles. How many LAMS motorcycles are currently available that I can ride?
Bugger how long do I have left as a RE license holder?
“I want to ride to the ridge where the west commences
And gaze at the moon till I lose my senses
And I can't look at hobbles and I can't stand fences
Don't fence me in.”
KTM Dirt Day hits Conondale July 3rd!
TeamMoto is proud to be involved with the first KTM Dirt Day in Queensland! KTM Australia is bringing the entire 2011 Motocross range (spearheaded by the new KTM350SX-F!) and 2010 enduro range to Green Park, Conondale on July 3rd, 2010.
TeamMoto will be there to help customers and answer any questions you may have on the fantastic new range of KTM motorcycles.
The format for KTM Dirt Days is not about racing, but putting each
model through its paces at the level of each individual rider in safe
and fun environment. Riders can demo selected models on the marked
tracks and trails in three two-hour time slots throughout the day. The
time slots are 9am to 11am, 11am to 1pm and 1pm to 3pm, with
registration half an hour prior to each slot. Basic requirements for
participation include full safety gear (e.g. helmet, jacket, pants,
gloves and boots) and riders must sign up for a MA one day licence if
they don't already hold a MA competition licence.
So come on out and try the latest KTM has to offer! Click here to register at www.ktm.com.au (follow the Dirt Day links and choose Queensland - July 3rd, Green Park, Conondale).
Bundle up for winter! 2010 RST leather and textile apparel
The 2010 range of RST leather and textile riding apparel has arrived at TeamMoto just in time for winter. The range includes everything from entry level textile jackets, highly technical all weather textile suits, leather street and race suits, boots and gloves. David Reily, Parts and Accessories Manager from TeamMoto Blacktown takes us through what can keep the nasty winter weather at bay.
Big news for this year is the inclusion “RST CONTOUR PLUS” CE approved
body armour including a back protector in the premium models. This is a
proper “CE” back protector, not simply a sheet of foam. Good news for
people purchasing base model jackets, which don’t come fitted with the
back protector, is that they will be available to purchase separately
and can be retro fitted.
The leather range includes the RAZOR jacket and pants, replacing the RIFT model from the last couple of years, priced at $429.95 and $369.95 respectively.
Features include; triple stitching on all major seams.
1.1-1.2mm premium grade cow hide with triple stitching in all main impact areas.
KEPROTEC, a Kevlar based abrasion resistant material, stretch panels in the arms and chest.
Perforated leather ventilation panels.
Removable quilted jacket liner.
Contour plus armour, including back protector.
Full, heavy gauge, waist zipper.
Race compound knee sliders.
RST’s textile range is headed by the PARAGON 2 jacket and pants priced at $399.95 and $249.95 respectively. The level of design sophistication and quality of materials used in this model is quite impressive for the price.
Features include;
6000D polyester “MARTEX” and 1680D Ballistic nylon outer shell.
“REISSA” waterproof/breathable insert.
Detachable 150g thermal lining.
“RST CONTOUR PLUS” CE approved armour including back protector.
Removable zippered face mask.
Waterproof main zipper.
Full, heavy gauge, waist zipper.
RST continue to impress with their design, technology and fit, easily outclassing other brands in their price bracket and giving some of the more “top shelf” brands a run for their money. I have recently taken delivery of a PARAGON 2 suit to deal with the long cold expressway commute I endure every day. It’s fantastic! There is no bagginess or flapping at speed and the abundance of stretch panels, both external in internal mean that the only thing I have to worry about are the other people on the road.
RST have managed to do something that very few motorcycle clothing manufacturers can do. They have released a range of ladies technical clothing that fits real women instead of just fashion models.
The MAYFAIR 2 leather jacket and pants are made from supple 0.9-1.0mm “MAX ANALINE” leather with abundant side stretch panels to ensure neat, tailored fit for real women with real curves. They have taken the same care and attention to detail with the new ZARA textile suit which utilises many of the features and materials listed for the men’s PARAGON 2 jacket and pants. This is seriously good, highly technical riding apparel for women. And it’s about time too!
For more information on these great jackets, click here to contact your nearest TeamMoto dealership.
Shoot first ask questions later! Motorcycle Riding School: High risk situations
Many years ago in another life I worked as a doorman in various nightclubs around Brisbane. It was, to say the least, a very high risk environment to work in. Any night you were at work you could potentially be seriously injured or you could cause someone else serious injury. Most people would think that having good Kung Fu skills and weighing more than 100 kg would be all your average, dynamic, bouncer around town would need to take care of any issues at work.
I personally would beg to differ. In my experience the most effective
skill someone operating in a high-risk environment can have is the
ability to observe and evaluate a situation or scene and have an array
of tactical options to choose from in order to manage the situation
with as little risk as possible.
Mmmmm I thought this column was about
bikes…?
Riding a motorcycle on the road can be a high risk situation where you could potentially be seriously injured or you could cause someone else serious injury. Certainly it would be naive to think you could rely on your skills and the capabilities of your bike alone to keep you out of trouble.
Observation is a key element of riding safely, knowing what to look for comes down to experience , experience you get from Q-RIDE, from your mistakes, defensive/advanced courses, etc… . When we look at the incidences we’ve had in the past we can break them down into 3 sections; before the incident (lets say a car suddenly turns right in front of us), the incident and after the incident.
Before the incident is where observation is so important, when we review the incident we need to identify how our behaviour contributed to or compromised our safety. We need to know what we missed and what we failed to do.
During the incident is where our skills and the capabilities of our bike is so important. When we review the incident we need to evaluate how well we handled the brakes and the bike and determine how frequently we need to practice our skills or do courses.
After the incident is where we change our behavior and become aware of whatever it is we think we missed. If we fail to learn from our mistakes then our level of risk will increase. Ultimately you can only make the same mistakes a limited amount of times before there are consequences.
If you think you might not be able to identify the risks or mistakes you might be making, come and chat to us or send us an email about your experiences. If you feel like you need some help with observation or riding defensively, give us a call we have a course that will suit you. - John (MRS Senior Instructor)
For more information contact the TeamMoto Motorcycle Riding School on 3380 2250.
Keep it cool: Coolant Tech Tips
This months topic: Coolant. One of the most overlooked fluids that should be checked regularly is your engine coolant. Most people only check it when it’s too late. Your engine relies on your coolant to not only cool the engine but also, with the aid of your cooling system, maintain your engines correct operating temperature. This is extremely important with modern day EFI (electronic fuel injection) systems, as the computer/cpu uses a signal from the engine and coolant temperature sensors, along with other sensors to moniter the correct fuel mixture/delivery which helps maintain correct engine performance and economy.
Most manufacturers recommend coolant be replaced every two years, or every 18 months which ever comes first. This is dependant on the type of coolant used. The most common type of anti freeze/coolant you are used to seeing is Ethylene Glycol. It is green in colour, remains liquid at the boiling point of water and does not evaporate. It also contains additives and inhibitors to lubricate the water pump, to protect the cooling system from corrosion and keep the system clean.
However, there are long life coolants available that are specially designed to minimise the depletion of the corrosion inhibitor which allows extended change intervals (up to 250,000km or every four years). These coolants use organic acid technology which not only provides longer service life but they are also environmentally friendly.
Warning! You cannot mix these with Glycol based coolants. OAT coolants are usually dyed orange for identification. They can be used in a system that has normally used glycol based coolant, as long as the system has been completely flushed first.
One big misunderstanding when mixing coolant is that the more antifreeze you mix with the water the more effective it is. WRONG! Once you get a mixture stength around 68% glycol you actually reduce it’s effectiveness. Read your manufactures hand book first.
O.K if your bike has a coolant overflow bottle fitted always check the coolant level at the bottle. Do not remove the radiator cap. You check the level with the motor at operating temperature,and adjust fluid level so it is between the two level marks. One will be the minimum level, the other the maximum. If your bike doesn’t have a coolant overflow bottle (like a dirt bike) check coolant level at the radiator. This is done with engine cold. Only add enough coolant to cover the tubes and always allow around a 10mm air gap in the top radiator tank. This will allow the coolant to expand without dripping onto the ground.
Always read your hand book or service manual first. Most coolants are mixed at 30% glycol to 70% distilled water. In colder climates upto 50% glycol to 50% distilled water can be used.
Remember - do not over do it with the coolant!
Some trivia for you: a 50% to 50% ratio will increase the boiling point to 110 degrees Celcius and lower the freezing point to -35 degreese Celcius.
And if possible, always use distilled water. You can find further information regarding long life coolants on the Nulon website. - Steve
Honda Springwood Road Ride May 30th
TeamMoto Honda Springwood is hosting a road ride on Sunday May 30th, 2010.
Be there at 7am for a FREE BBQ breakfast, with a full tank, for a
strict departure of 8.30am. The ride will stop after a few hours for a
short morning tea break, before continuing on to a Gold Coast
Hinterland location for lunch around 12.30pm. During the lunch break,
short test rides aboard selected Honda models will be available (for
those with current full licence).
For more information contact TeamMoto Honda Springwood on 3380 5275.
RTCB Trailride June 6th - TeamMoto Yamaha demos available!
TeamMoto will once again be present at the next round of the RTCB Trailrides! On Sunday June 6th at Beaudesert (Boonah Rd) TeamMoto will be set up with Yamaha demo bikes available for test rides. You don't have to be riding the trailride to take a TeamMoto Yamaha demo bike for a ride, just come with your gear and take a spin!
For more information contact TeamMoto Yamaha Nerang on 5557 1100 or TeamMoto Yamaha Moorooka on 3426 4400.
The RTCB will be a great day of riding, so if you were planning to bring your bike and ride, be sure to swing by the TeamMoto setup and try one of the latest Yamaha models.
RTCB Trailride - Beaudesert June 6th 2010
$25.00 per Adult rider
$10.00 per Junior (16 & Under)
Gates open at 7.00am, riding starts 8.00am and tracks close 3.30pm.
Up to 20km of arrowed trail, novice and intermediate trail and peewee track, any bikes welcome - no rego required! No licence required, food and drinks available, first aid available, limited spare parts and accessories may be available, port-a-loos provided.
TeamMoto Triumph Rally Scenic Rim 2010
TeamMoto Motorcycles is proud to host a Triumph Rally at Flavours Cafe
in Boonah, QLD on July 10-11, 2010. With a ride out to Boonah on
Saturday, test rides available once you arrive at Boonah, a great meal,
entertainment, prizes and giveaways Saturday night (with happy hour
kicking the night off at 4pm!), it will be a great event!
All inclusive cost: $60 per person includes: meal, entertainment,
t-shirt, rat patch and free use of the shuttle bus in the Boonah area
on Saturday evening. Sunday morning optional breakfast available for
$22 (buffet breakfast).
For more info or to register (registration is mandatory and
closes July 1st, 2010), please contact:
Ben Parker at TeamMoto Triumph Springwood
Ph: 3380 2100 · 61 Moss St, Springwood · Fax: 3380 2168
And for more info on the Boonah area, please contact:
Boonah Visitor Information Centre 5463 2233
Shots of the Month
Pictures that help us remember why we love motorcycles...
Above. HM Plant Honda rider Josh Brookes claimed victory in race 2 Cadwell British Superbike round on May 23, 2010.
Above. It seems everything Roland Sands touches turns to gold, and this new KTM café racer project looks like being no exception. Although still a work in progress, details are emerging from Sands HQ. Based on a KTM 530EXC, the plan is to ditch everything above the bodywork.
Above. Now doesn't that look like fun...Dusty Trail Adventures takes you across the Tibetian Plateau in the Himalayas.
