The West Coast Procrastinators finally got their act together to reprise our NYD 2008 run. The route differed slightly, but still involved the 12 Apostles, two old Norton Commandos, two Japanese motorcycles and plenty of time spent chatting over a tasty lunch together. Let me tell you a little about my riding buddies.
In addition to his Norton Commando, Andy has numerous other motorcycles. Complete and going are a 500cc BSA twin, a newly acquired 1972 T250 Suzuki Hustler, and an old 350cc Panther single. Under restoration is a 450 Ducati and another BSA. I’ve probably missed some, as there are numerous other motorcycles in various states of completion.
In addition to his Comando, Steve has another complete and rideable Norton single, an RD350 Yamaha and currently has a 500cc twin cylinder Norton Dominator under restoration. He also kindly houses my wife’s rideable, but incomplete, early 1970’s CT1 – 175 Yamaha and some miscellaneous motorcycles and parts of Andy’s. Both of these guys were my mates from our teenage years, when motorcycles and riding was our common bond.
Neither Marty nor I are are into restoring old motorcycles. He’s my main touring buddy (and features in most rides on this blog) and we’ve been great friends for the past 25 years.
We headed off from our rendezvous point in Colac (Vic) which is approx 150 kilometers (93 miles) from Melbourne. Our lunch destination turned out to be the cafe at a distillery in the tiny Western District township of Timboon (Victoria). This is quite close to the famous 12 Apostles and the gas processing plant for the Casino Natural Gas off shore rigs.
Here’s a map of our route starting in Colac at Steve’s place, which is approx 80 klm (50 miles) from my home.
This was a great start to 2011 – thanks fellas!
Ride safe in 2011 everyone!
Tarsnakes 