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TT/XT 500 MUSTER '07
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DAY 1
For
the 6th running of the Muster, a date
change and a location change was in order. It proved
to be a great idea as the first weekend in February
was a scorcher with temperatures hovering around the
40°C.
We moved the date to the 15th/16th
September which was much better for the road ride
and our first dirt ride. We based this year’s Muster
at the Bethany Reserve just outside Tanunda which
also proved to be a good idea as Sunday it decided
to rain which the Valley needed.
DIRT RIDE
Shane Kraft took care of the dirt
ride which was held at the local junior Moto Cross
Track, with 9 Muster riders taking part as well as
other classes for junior and modern bikes being
catered for.
The day started around
10am and went until 3.30pm working on a rotation
system with all classes getting a fair go on the
track. This unfortunately may be the last time the
track gets used as a main road now goes past here
and the land owner wishes to get it back to a more
natural look. If we are to run a dirt ride next
year, we will need to find a new location and a
little more support to make it
worth while. Having said that, this was only the 1st
year we tried this so getting the 9 riders was
great.
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Peter Shelton on his modified 500 in a
Suzuki RM frame with Full Floater suspension.
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A great panoramic view of the track from the corner nearest the
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Martyn Wedge on his ’81 XT 500 blasts down
the front straight. |
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Steve Howlett on his restored TT500 H. Shane Kraft in flight on his Finke Bike. |
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Martyn Wedge being chased by Darren Smith. |
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Peter Taylor on his ’76 XT500 with
headlight removed. |
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Above photos curtesy
Barossa
Photo Company
www.barossaphotocompany.com.au |
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ROAD RIDE
The road
ride started at the Bethany Reserve at 10.30am lead by
Kevin Steinert, the ride went through Tanunda and off to
Lyndoch and then the Barossa Reservoir where we had our
1st scheduled stop. After leaving here, we
took a few winding roads through Williamstown and
Kersbrook to end up in Gumeracha at the 'Big Rocking
Horse' for lunch. Everyone had a good feed and enjoyed
the stop at this location. There was a slight threat of
rain but this passed and we then continued.
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here we went through the hills to Lobethal and Lenswood
and ended up at Woodside after a few delays along the
way, for a fuel stop. A few riders fell behind and
turned left instead of right as the lead riders were
just over a rise. After a quick chase, we were back
together and on our way. The ride continued in through
Mt Torrens and towards Tungkilo before turning back
towards Birdwood. Here we regrouped before heading of on
the final leg. Once we
got back to Bethany Reserve, a discussion was held and
it was decided that those of us who hadn’t made plans as
yet, should go out to tea. The Tanunda club was decided
on and those of us, who could make it, had a great time.
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(Above)15 bikes gathered for the ride at Bethany Reserve. |
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First scheduled
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Lined up at 'The
Big Rocking Horse' (Gumeracha) |
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DAY 2
Sunday
saw a total of 52 bikes turn up for the Show 'n Shine day
which turned out to be not one of the nicest days.
However the change of venue was proven to be one really
good idea. One of the sponsors, Strength Motorcycles,
organized a bouncy castle for the youngsters, which was
a relief for the parents and the committee. |
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The venue had plenty of undercover protection with the bikes
displayed in front. |
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The lions Club once again helped us out with the catering which was
well supported by everyone present, especially when the rain came
down. |
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photos
Barossa
Photo Company |
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JUDGING TIME
It was judging time and the announcement of the winners
for 2007. The committee made some judging decisions
while others were made by people in the know. |
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The President, Shane Kraft announced all the trophy winners. |
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Derek
Huntley’s HL500 winner
Kym Lehman with his restored TT500 C |
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Gary
Hage with his XT500 G. |
Colin Jay’s 'Bitsa'. A 500 in a ’78 Husqvarna frame. |
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Other
awards to be handed out were from a new late sponsor
from the UK. David Bolitho won a replica side stand
which is of such quality that it is extremely hard to
pick the difference. He also supplied a £10 voucher for
all who entered a bike on the day. 1 other award he gave
us was a set of yellow or white replica side plates for
a TT, winner’s choice. It was decided to give this prize
to the best collection of bikes present on the day. 3 or
more bikes selected by a couple of independent judges. |
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From left:
David Boehm (Best Original TT 500), Randy Klemm (Best Original
XT 500),
Derek Huntley (best unregistered bike), Kym Lehman (Best TT 500
on the day), Colin Jay (Bitsa award), Gary Hage (Best XT 500),
Ian Duvall (Best 30th Anniversary Bike 1977).
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Randy Klemm’s XT 500 H
still in it's original condition
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Ian Duvall's
1977 XT500 30th Anniversary Winner. Ian also won the Barossa
Photo Company Award, selected by Tony Tervoert
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David Boehm's TT500D still in the sane appearance as was raced in
the 80's |
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Ian Duvall with his XT500 D, XT500 G, and TT500 C was awarded 'The
Best Collection of 3 or more bikes present on the day'.
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- Story Kevin Steinert
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