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Wolfman · 09-28-2008, 11:10 AM

Ok,
Whilst having a chat with Ozzieboy, it reminded me that i have never been on a toy run! Neither has Ozzieboy!

Have always wanted to do it, but have never actually got round to it.

Now, an idea came out of this.....why not an SA FZ6 forum gathering, where we all ride it together.

Is a great cause, you get to hang out with lots of other bikes, see lots of nice bikes, and i might even get a sign made, that we can all get our photo taken with our bikes, then post the photo's in here.

The Toy Run in SA, is on Sunday December 14.

Here's the link to the toy run webpage, for more info

Motorcycle Riders Association of SA

Who's up for it?

ozzieboy · 09-28-2008, 11:28 AM

Sheese that was quick

. Is your keyboard or mouse smoking?

Count me in for sure

. Missed out every year due to maint of my bike

.
Not this time

. From what I hear from an unremembered source the ride through the tunnel is an experience all by itself

Cheers
Mike

Wolfman · 09-28-2008, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biker_dude43

It's a great cause but after hearing a guy was killed in Medicine Hat a couple of weeks ago rear ending a female rider in front of him putting her into intensive care, that sealed it for me.

Ouch...

3000+ bikes is a lot of bikes, organisers would find it hard to keep them all at a safe distance from each other...toy runs, vintage bike & car rally's, etc, that i have witnessed in our part of the world, always seem to have participants well spaced apart.

Ozfazer6 · 09-28-2008, 04:18 PM

I go every year since I have been in Adelaide,this year will be my 20th straight run,rain ,hail or shine.Lately I have been starting from the Cross rd /Marion Rd intersection , it gets way to crowded at Glenelg .We take the car down so the kids can see and get the lollies thrown to them from the bikes

then I usually take off after about half have gone through.

Yes Ozzieboy the tunnel is an experience all by itself

stumbles06 · 09-28-2008, 04:27 PM

Yup, count me in too. Didn't get to go last year, went the year before with a mate on his Aprillia RS 1000 Factory. Had a great time.

**aussiejules** · 09-29-2008, 02:54 AM

Yeh we are in, normally do it but missed it last year. I start from the begining, and yeh its mayhem, but is great, girlfriend always enjoys.

FZ6 Tas · 09-29-2008, 03:18 AM

How many bikes do you get for your Toy Run. Wolf seemed surprised by the 3000 mentioned earlier. Down here in Tassie we got over 5000. Not bad considering there is less than 500,000 people here. I suggest there was more because alot of guys rode through before the event to avoid parking hassles. I'll see if I can find an article to back tis up cause I could hardly believe it too.

FZ6 Tas · 09-29-2008, 03:24 AM

Toy Run List MRA Hobart Toyrun

O.K good I wasn't dreaming it there really was that many of us. Went last year but the day started quite badly. Some arse decided to put a knife through my tyre before the ride. Took four hours but I managed to get a new tyre and joined everyone for the main part.

**aussiejules** · 09-29-2008, 03:29 AM

Just read a projected amount a few ears ago at 20 000.

Ozfazer6 · 09-29-2008, 03:39 AM

Yup,Jules is right,usually between 15,000 and 20,000.

09-28-2008, 11:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
Wolfman Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia Bike: 2006 fzn Posts: 2,476 Rep Power: 29 Member #2280	2008 Toy Run - attention SA FZ6 riders! Ok, Whilst having a chat with Ozzieboy, it reminded me that i have never been on a toy run! Neither has Ozzieboy! Have always wanted to do it, but have never actually got round to it. Now, an idea came out of this.....why not an SA FZ6 forum gathering, where we all ride it together. Is a great cause, you get to hang out with lots of other bikes, see lots of nice bikes, and i might even get a sign made, that we can all get our photo taken with our bikes, then post the photo's in here. The Toy Run in SA, is on Sunday December 14. Here's the link to the toy run webpage, for more info Motorcycle Riders Association of SA Who's up for it? __________________ 06 FZ6N - *Engine:* PCIII (Cust.Map) = 98.4hp.TB Ti's, BMC Air filt., airbox mod, -1 front sprocket, Speedohealer *Suspension:* 08 fz6 Forks, Racetech .95kg springs, gold valve emulators, Ohlins shock. *Brakes:* R6 front calipers, Braking Wave Discs, Braided Lines, Ferodo pads. *Ergonomics:* Pazzo levers, Valtermoto Rearsets, MCS Drag Bars, Oggy Knobs. *Bling:* MCS Mirrors, Mini LED indicators, MCS Carbon Bar Ends, 08 front fender, Bagster tank bra, Polished Wheels, FE. Scorpion sr900i alarm.

09-28-2008, 11:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
ozzieboy Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: South Australia Bike: 2007 FZ6 Blue Posts: 667 Rep Power: 9 Member #4760	Re: 2008 Toy Run - attention SA FZ6 riders! Sheese that was quick. Is your keyboard or mouse smoking? Count me in for sure. Missed out every year due to maint of my bike. Not this time. From what I hear from an unremembered source the ride through the tunnel is an experience all by itself Cheers Mike

09-28-2008, 04:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ozfazer6 Koala with Attitude Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Adelaide Bike: 2005 FZ6 in Blue Posts: 1,306 Rep Power: 19 Member #372	Re: 2008 Toy Run - attention SA FZ6 riders! I go every year since I have been in Adelaide,this year will be my 20th straight run,rain ,hail or shine.Lately I have been starting from the Cross rd /Marion Rd intersection , it gets way to crowded at Glenelg .We take the car down so the kids can see and get the lollies thrown to them from the bikes then I usually take off after about half have gone through. Yes Ozzieboy the tunnel is an experience all by itself __________________ Mick Leo Vince Alloy Cans With Cat Eliminator Pipe / Acumen Gear Indicator / Stebel Horn / F.E. Kit / Clear Alternatives Smoke Tail Light / Polished Wheels / Dual Headlight Mod / Puig Light Smoke Screen / Amber Pod Lights / Alarm / FS6 sliders /Yamaha Swingarm Stickers / 31,000 km

09-28-2008, 04:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
stumbles06 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Adelaide, Australia Bike: 2004 FZ6S Posts: 712 Rep Power: 12 Member #1886	Re: 2008 Toy Run - attention SA FZ6 riders! Yup, count me in too. Didn't get to go last year, went the year before with a mate on his Aprillia RS 1000 Factory. Had a great time.

09-29-2008, 02:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
aussiejules Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: adelaide australia Bike: 04 silver fz6n Posts: 901 Rep Power: 15 Member #302	Re: 2008 Toy Run - attention SA FZ6 riders! Yeh we are in, normally do it but missed it last year. I start from the begining, and yeh its mayhem, but is great, girlfriend always enjoys. __________________

09-29-2008, 03:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
FZ6 Tas Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hobart, Tasmania Bike: 2006 FZ6N Posts: 63 Rep Power: 3 Member #2177	Re: 2008 Toy Run - attention SA FZ6 riders! How many bikes do you get for your Toy Run. Wolf seemed surprised by the 3000 mentioned earlier. Down here in Tassie we got over 5000. Not bad considering there is less than 500,000 people here. I suggest there was more because alot of guys rode through before the event to avoid parking hassles. I'll see if I can find an article to back tis up cause I could hardly believe it too.

09-29-2008, 03:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
FZ6 Tas Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hobart, Tasmania Bike: 2006 FZ6N Posts: 63 Rep Power: 3 Member #2177	Re: 2008 Toy Run - attention SA FZ6 riders! Toy Run List MRA Hobart Toyrun O.K good I wasn't dreaming it there really was that many of us. Went last year but the day started quite badly. Some arse decided to put a knife through my tyre before the ride. Took four hours but I managed to get a new tyre and joined everyone for the main part.

09-29-2008, 03:29 AM	#9 (permalink)
aussiejules Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: adelaide australia Bike: 04 silver fz6n Posts: 901 Rep Power: 15 Member #302	Re: 2008 Toy Run - attention SA FZ6 riders! Just read a projected amount a few ears ago at 20 000. __________________

09-29-2008, 03:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
Ozfazer6 Koala with Attitude Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Adelaide Bike: 2005 FZ6 in Blue Posts: 1,306 Rep Power: 19 Member #372	Re: 2008 Toy Run - attention SA FZ6 riders! Yup,Jules is right,usually between 15,000 and 20,000. __________________ Mick Leo Vince Alloy Cans With Cat Eliminator Pipe / Acumen Gear Indicator / Stebel Horn / F.E. Kit / Clear Alternatives Smoke Tail Light / Polished Wheels / Dual Headlight Mod / Puig Light Smoke Screen / Amber Pod Lights / Alarm / FS6 sliders /Yamaha Swingarm Stickers / 31,000 km

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