Members Ride

Members Ride
Shane Williams
(KingHavok)
Member: 103
Role: SRA Communications Officer
State: Victoria
Ride: 05 Shadow Aero 750 Chopper
Mods:

Saddlebags

Cobra Pipes
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Desnorkel + K&N Air Filter
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6” foot peg extensions
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HID Light Kit
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Screaming Banshee air-horn
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Apes and risers
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14’ AME Rake kit with 10”
extensions
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Stage 2 jet kit
Many members would know that I embarked on a pretty significant transformation of my 2005 Shadow Aero several
months ago. If you’ve been following the
forum thread you’d be across many of
the challenges I’ve had along the way.
I bought the shadow brand new from
Rising Sun Honda on Townsville in August 2005. Shortly after the saddle bags
were fitted. The bike stayed that way
pretty much until early 2007 when I fit the
cobra pipes.
In September last year I ordered the
AME chopper kit.
Earlier this year my wife bought me a
delonix HID kit. I held onto that until the
AME kit arrived.
Around that time I desnorkled the airbox
and fit a K&N air filter. This leaned the
bike out so much that it was unrideable
so the kind folks at Peter Stevens in
Melbourne relieved me of $400+ to put it
up in the dyno and fit a 5c washer inside
the carby in place of the stage 2 jet kit I
asked and paid for.
In March I asked Rommie at Ghostriders
in Hopper Crossing in Victoria to fit the
AME kit and assorted paraphernalia that
I had accumulated - namely, the screaming banshee air-horn, HID kit, new grips
etc. I also had him source the ape hangers, and headlight casing into which
Rommie managed to install the entire
HID kit, including the HID globe, hi-lo
loom, starter and ballast.
LoneWolf machined up a custom spacer
to allow me to fit the new headlight to the
front of the bike and Rommie wired up
the new Kuryakyn indicators, air-horn
etc.
On May 4th I picked up the bike and
gently rode home to Melbourne. It feels
essentially like a new bike. The whole
ride is very different and will take some
getting used to.
A month in I am really happy with the
result. The ride is really comfortable and
the power I now get after Rommie installed a real stage 2 jet and retuned is
unbelievable.
Of course, the Melbourne winter is fast
approaching and the rides will become
scarcer but bring on next summer and
some long rides!
2012 Indian Chief Dark Horse
this issue
Tales from the road P.2
It’s been good to see the response to
humorous entries. Thanks to everyone who participates for the chance
to win a great prize each time.
Mooch Mascot patches are now avail-
10 bikes made the journey to Esk for coffee. Steve
your membership number is under
out-of-towners Annastasia and Cray.
organized that stop ,great place on right at bridge as
220 please consider buying your
Rau and Chris met Daz, Todd (Daz son) & Highway
you pull into Esk.
allotted membership badge. For just
Runner at Carseldine. They met Annastasia and Cray
Daz, Todd & Steve left for from there. The rest of the
at McDonalds Indoorpilly. No Grasshopper there. MRC
group
joined the group at Blacksoil as did Sed & Steve. Steve
Pics. Grasshopper met the group there.
did a great job as TRC rider. ‘He always seems to like
SRA QLD then rode up the street to the Stanley Hotel,
the rear’ - Ray.
great pub for riders - very friendly. Spinaltap and Col-
MRC was leader .He gave Ray shit through the week
lie then joined for lunch. Although planned, the group
so he got the job.
didn’t go through Malenly or Yandina as time ran out
New member ANT showed up to say hi .
for our guests so they rode back to Brisbane via the
$15 these are high quality items and
will help promote our club on rides
etc.
Remember we charge no annual
website and prizes each month has to
come from somewhere. By purchasing items occasionally you not only
get great value for money but help
offset club expenses.
Ride Safe,
Rusty
Prices include:
Labour, Engine Oil & Filter,
Check Brakes, Electrical
System & Transmission.
Ride the Wind Issue 04 June 2012
Up to 400cc
$159 (inc GST)
Chain Motorcycles:
400 to 999cc
$199 (inc GST)
chain
1000cc or more
$249 (inc GST)
Oil Change.
Clean, adjust & lubricate
Shaft Motorcycles:
Queensland Run to meet Annastasia & Cray
This month Ray organised a ride to meet up with the
membership fees and the cost of the
Open six days
Monday to Friday:
9am – 5pm
Saturday:
9am – 2pm
Members Ride P.4
some with some very innovative and
member and joined prior to 2012 or
(03) 9749 0884
Upcoming rides / Rider Safety P.3
our monthly forum competition with
able in our SRA store. If you are a
Unit 1, of 13, Motto Court,
Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029
Queensland Run P.1
is currently at 240.
Dream Ride:
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THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER O F SHADOW RIDERS AUSTRALIA
new members join SRA. Membership
Rear Fender and light mods.
2008 Triumph Rocket III
JUNE
2012
The past month has again seen 17
Theme: Easy Rider
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04
Note from the Prez
Future Mods:
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Ride the Wind
ISSUE
Membership
QLD
82
NSW
43
ACT
2
VIC
59
TAS
1
SA
11
WA
32
NT
2
INT’L
8
TOTAL
240
road to
Kilcoy to
the
Yowie
Park
for
Cont Page 2
Editors Note
Two Up - Riding with a
Pillion by Scrap.
Hi all,
Firstly
I
apologise
if
this
Tales from the
road. Club ride in
May.
months edition looks rushed.
To be honest I pulled it together in about 3 hours on May
29th after neglecting my news-
ence. The presence of a pillion changes
the
Scrap provides his account of
the recent WA chapter circle run.
month at work and five masters
degree assignments due in
bike
dramatically
–
increased
lean rate and greater braking distance
that can take the rider by surprised if the
sensation is not anticipated.
Riders and pillions need to have an
three weeks. I promise next
Upcoming Rides
This month the WA crew partici-
months I’ll spend more time
pated in a circle run on Sunday
pulling this together.
From Page 1
organized multiple rides this
same
month and went to the trouble
MRC. Ray Chris & Grasshopper
to documents them in verse as
headed back home via Peach-
route
with
SED
and
well as pictorially. It makes
ester Range and Grasshopper to
finding content for the newslet-
Wamuran at Caboolture.
ter much easier. In fact, this
Steve was the first to file a report -
month, there was enough con-
“Great ride today, bit cold in the
tent to run at least two ride
morning at first but by 11 very nice
stories, and I could have run 3
riding weather. Really great to see
or 4 if there was room.
so many riders turn out to meet
I’m still looking for volunteers
our southern friends, great to
to showcase their shadow on
meet Ant as well, shame she was
the ‘Members Ride’ page. This
unable to finish the ride. - Steve “
month I took the liberty running
accept pillions with little or no experi-
weight, slower acceleration, increased
letter duty owing to a busy
Thanks to those of you who
Its frightening to see how many riders
Annastasia was quick on his heals
June
usual Bullsbrook stop Great
on where you came from.
Chrisso had this to say “It was a
The ride was organised by
Northern
pleasure meeting you guys too!
Scrap reported “Great ride to-
GreyShadow with the meeting
We all had a blast, it was a nice
day fellas, thanks for organ-
spot being the McDonalds at
VIC: First or second
ising Greyshadow.
weekend
day for riding and good tucker at
Kilcoy Pub. :) Just a bit sorry you
guys didn't have time to get to the
Ginger factory, I knew how much
you wanted to see it!! You nice
Southies
Livingstone on the corner of
Ranford and Nicholson Road.
Great roads, excellent com-
Attendees
to
pany and tasty food! Loved
meet at 9:30am for a 10:00am
the Julimar / Valley section -
were
invited
know what the rider is doing and mimic
in
Route TBA. Organiser
their lower body and core to resist the
as you shouldn't rely on the handlebars
to
us again, wont you? -
back
Chrisso”
Gosnells, to Rolystone, Brook-
"Roughie" chasing the cor-
night
Thanks every one for the great
ners - good fun watching
erley, York (Fuel), Toodjay
him belt that 650 into the
show today .10 bikes for most part
Cola Cafe (Lunch) Chittering
of the ride. Hope Annastasia and
Road, Chittering Valley Road,
home.
Cray don't forget their outing for a
to Bulllsbrook. Final stop at the
Total K's 320 to 360 depending
and Northies split and head for
resist
braking,
your
passenger
shouldn't lean on you heavily when
QLD: June 9th. Over-
ton Highway to Beverley. Bev-
Your passenger should learn to use
forces of acceleration and braking. Just
KingHavok.
had great fun hanging off the
with
Every thing you learned about relaxation
and practice applies to your passenger.
The route was Mills Road
pack
that action.
June.
departure.
the
before the ride: eg; go faster, go slower,
active part of the bike so the pillion must
folk will just have to come up see
of
intercom, signals should be agreed
I need a break etc. The pillion is an
27th May.
Highway,
understanding. If you’re not using an
to
Gladstone.
Organiser Sed.
braking.
In addition to keeping your bike well
maintained, make sure the tires are not
under-inflated and use the manufacturer's specs for riding two up. Increasing
the bike's rear pre-load is also advisa-
Keep an eye on your state section
ble.
bends - reckon you reduced
on the forum for more up to date
Check your pillions gear, especially if
those chicken strips by half!”
information on rides in your chapter.
their inexperienced riders. Unbuckled
a story in my Aero so that no-
“Great ride today, thanks for
body can say I don’t practice
showing us around. We had a
what I preach. Please let me
blast! Special thanks to you all for
know if you want to be featured
looking after me and not making
or if there's another member
me do any tricky scary maneuvers
you think I should hassle to
(though you did get me to do a U-
the pillion to hold on their waist; and
become the next star of mem-
turn. It was awesome meeting you
some riders use specifically designed
bers ride.
all - Annastasia”
while .
Cheers Ray
chin straps are one of the most common
faults, but also check their safety gear
as it is often fastened up incorrectly by
novices.
If the bike has grab handles, the pillion
should use these. Some riders prefer
belts for the pillion to hang on to. I’m not
in favour of the latter as if the pillion
As always its great to me a mem-
panics, they can upset the balance of
ber of a great club, always enjoy
the rider. There are advocates of pillion
the rides and conversations. Now
lightly wall papering themselves against
the back of the rider and holding onto
my bike is back on the road, I
the riders waist – especially on sports
hope to spend more time with the
bikes. This works well for cornering as
Vic crew checking out some of
the pillion can feel the amount of lean
the rider adopts and can follow suit.
the great countryside.
Stay Upright! KingHavok.
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Classroom’ on the forum.