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muskrat
Twinstar
Joined: May 04, 2007
Posts: 264
Location: Lithgow NSW Australia
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Fri Jan 24, 2020 8:39 pm |
 
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G'day fellas.
Been a while since I posted.
Most of you would have heard of the bush fires down here. Well on New Years Eve it got me!
We've lost the house, the parts shed and workshop. I was able to save 3 of my 6 bikes, sadly the 81 CB900F was lost. I had her all ready for rego but was smoking badly from #2 so had all the parts for an engine rebuild in the parts shed. Bugga.
I was able to save the 83 CB1100F (I rode through fire to get out!) and a mate drove m ute with the two BSA's aboard. Everything else is toast.
I won't be rebuilding there but will be moving (ha, wots left) to Lithgow so looking forward to building a new workshop with new tools!
Cheers for now. |
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Only young once but can be immature for life.
83 CB1100F,
51 BSA A7, 57 BSA A10, 78 XT500, 88 HD FXST
NYE Bush fire took these 81 CB900, 76 Yam XT500C, 77Ag175 |
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tomk1960
Red CB1100F
Joined: Nov 13, 2009
Posts: 5016
Location: Worcester, MA
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Fri Jan 24, 2020 8:44 pm |
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Oh man, that sucks on all accounts. At least you're ok and got out safely. Homes and bikes can be replaced. I wish you a speedy rebuild at your new location.
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Powder coating services, specializing in all F components as well as brake system restoration.
Dealer for Galfer, Spiegler, Apex, APE, 4-into-1, KOSO, Venhill, ProBoltUSA, and Cometic.
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Alt1
Hawk
Joined: Oct 12, 2014
Posts: 380
Location: Virginia
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Fri Jan 24, 2020 8:52 pm |
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genesound
Red CB1100F
Joined: Feb 20, 2006
Posts: 11913
Location: Studio City, California
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Fri Jan 24, 2020 9:22 pm |
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OMG! Glad you're physically OK. Sorry to read about your losses. Hang in there. |
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We do not see things as they are,
we see things as we are.
What might have happened if that which did happen had not happened,
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cliffiec
Friend of the Board
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 5434
Location: Central Maine/Arizona
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Fri Jan 24, 2020 9:57 pm |
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Wow, glad you're OK, but what a kick in the ass. If you are planning to rebuild your 9, and need parts, just post up, and we'll get you going, sir. |
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1982 CB 985F
1982 CB 900F (the Animal)
1982 CB 900F (the beast)
Silence is the best reply to a Fool!
Ever notice that people who think they know everything never shut up? |
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n8n8n8
Twinstar
Joined: Dec 07, 2012
Posts: 252
Location: Akron, oh
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Fri Jan 24, 2020 10:26 pm |
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That's terrible news. I read that and area larger than west Virginia has burned already! The satellite photos are apocalyptic.
Good luck rebuilding. |
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f4fast
Friend of the Board
Joined: Jul 09, 2005
Posts: 25098
Location: Long Island,N.Y.
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Fri Jan 24, 2020 10:51 pm |
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Wow, that sucks.....glad you weren’t hurt
Riding through the fire to save bikes is really going above and beyond
I have tremendous respect for your determination and bravery doing that.... |
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1100russ
CB1100F
Joined: May 17, 2010
Posts: 2978
Location: williamsburg, ohio
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Sat Jan 25, 2020 1:13 am |
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Dam! Glad you are ok. Like as been already said bikes can be replaced. Really brings this stuff close to home so to speak. Prayers for all. |
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CB1100F The Hot Rod
CB985F The Track Bike
XR100 Teaching Bike
Suzuki GSF1200 The Mistake
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muskrat
Twinstar
Joined: May 04, 2007
Posts: 264
Location: Lithgow NSW Australia
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Sat Jan 25, 2020 1:47 am |
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Thanks heaps fellas.
At least I've got the 1100. 30 seconds later I would have lost the wife as well (waiting for smart comments lol).
89 homes were lost in my little village. We had no warning that morning but were sort of prepared with an evac the week before but most was left behind in the rush. Got a few photo albums and my old racing trophy's (still in the wifes car).
On the bright side we had the place for sale to move to Lithgow. This has saved me $7K in moving costs as it will all fit on the ute and trailer.
Cheers |
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Only young once but can be immature for life.
83 CB1100F,
51 BSA A7, 57 BSA A10, 78 XT500, 88 HD FXST
NYE Bush fire took these 81 CB900, 76 Yam XT500C, 77Ag175 |
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ZGrand
Silver CB750F
Joined: Feb 01, 2010
Posts: 685
Location: Walnut Grove, GA
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Sat Jan 25, 2020 2:27 am |
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So sorry for your losses. Glad no one was hurt. |
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82 CB900F
79 CBX
90 Honda Hawk GT
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bobcat7
Silver CB900F
Joined: Oct 03, 2011
Posts: 1035
Location: dallas texas
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Sat Jan 25, 2020 4:39 am |
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love your positive attitude ! valiant effort to save the 1100. glad you're ok !
after hearing about the fires I was wondering how long it would be before a member fell victim.
stay safe ! |
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metalganz
Black CB750F
Joined: Jul 31, 2009
Posts: 983
Location: Zwolle Holland
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Sat Jan 25, 2020 9:15 am |
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I wish you and your family all the best with the new plans and hope that this disaster never happens again. |
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Hondo57
CB1100F
Joined: Jun 20, 2014
Posts: 2364
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Sat Jan 25, 2020 12:41 pm |
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Sad to hear that has happened to you but glad you got away alright. Best to you rebuilding in Lithgow. |
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FCMike
Hawk
Joined: Jul 11, 2014
Posts: 494
Location: Hobart,TAS, OZ
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Sat Jan 25, 2020 9:53 pm |
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Mate thought the worst when we hadn't heard from you, I'm getting a full on deluge system installed that will be suppliesd from our dam,, hope lithgow goes well it's a pretty area but also suffers from bushfir risk |
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SteveG
Black CB900F
Joined: Apr 07, 2006
Posts: 1615
Location: Skaneateles, NY
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Sun Jan 26, 2020 2:03 am |
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Wow. Glad you are OK.
Steve |
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norm
Silver CB900F
Joined: Jan 13, 2010
Posts: 1398
Location: Melbourne Aus
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Mon Jan 27, 2020 1:24 am |
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Gutted for you Musky, just glad you got out ok. |
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muskrat
Twinstar
Joined: May 04, 2007
Posts: 264
Location: Lithgow NSW Australia
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Mon Jan 27, 2020 8:26 am |
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G'day Norn.
Having your fair share down there in "mexico". East Gipsland is devastated.
I think the total burnt this Summer is the size of Washington state or the total of the US New England area or England and Wales combined. https://tinyurl.com/yzvkel32
The one that got me was a lightning strike 50 miles away on the 24thSeptember 2019!!! I've been told a back burn got out of control just over the hill on New Years Eve.
Anyway we had a local party on Sat night. It was our belated New Years and Aussie day combined. Aussie Aussie Aussie Oi Oi Oi.
Cheers |
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Only young once but can be immature for life.
83 CB1100F,
51 BSA A7, 57 BSA A10, 78 XT500, 88 HD FXST
NYE Bush fire took these 81 CB900, 76 Yam XT500C, 77Ag175 |
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norm
Silver CB900F
Joined: Jan 13, 2010
Posts: 1398
Location: Melbourne Aus
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Mon Jan 27, 2020 10:57 am |
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Been a few of the backburns get away from them this year, too much stuff on the ground and once it starts there is little that can be done to stop it. Cattle in the high country and let the brumbies breed and not shoot them might help a bit but gum trees are just like a tower of petrol waiting for a lightning strike
Can't believe your positive attitude, not sure I could handle it |
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