Thunder with the boys from down under!
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wheatonFJR
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I knew Mary Ellen would like the "Thunder from Down under" thread. 
yeah ditto. That certainly isn't a $200 point & shoot. I'm guessing a D90 or better. And you clearly know how to use it.
I think I'm suffering from DSLR envy. What is it, if you don't mind sharing? And how'd you mount it for cockpit shots (take it easy MEM) so smoothly?
beautiful pics Nik - great job on the ride report
I think I'm suffering from DSLR envy. What is it, if you don't mind sharing? And how'd you mount it for cockpit shots (take it easy MEM) so smoothly?
beautiful pics Nik - great job on the ride report
MEM
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Mmmmmm.......Geez, Wheatie. Did you have to point out yet another facet of this same thread?I knew Mary Ellen would like the "Thunder from Down under" thread.
That Nik guy's a trouble-maker
flyball
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:yahoo: So .... what's my PRIZE?! and where do I pick him it up?!
Here's a map for ya!
https://www.gcmap.com/mapui?P=cyfc-wmkk&MS=wls&DU=mi
Here's a map for ya!
https://www.gcmap.com/mapui?P=cyfc-wmkk&MS=wls&DU=mi
MEM
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:yahoo: So .... what's my PRIZE?! and where do I pickhimit up?!
COOL! thanks flyball
9008 miles so ......about 10 days on the Feej.
I AM motivated, after all
Kasey
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Well of course the pics of the handsome Aussie lads got my attention..but sadly, I have kids that are older than they are. <_<
I can dream tho', cant I?
Kasey
nik.hisham
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Thanks all, for your kind words. I'm glad ya'll liked the pics.
Thanks flyball. Sure thing! For sure you'll love the roads. Plus, its a great place to be on a bike -> lane splitting is not only legal, but expected and its a way of life. So motorcyclists don't ever get caught in queues or traffic jams. :yahoo:
Thanks Old Michael. Uhm... ok ok - my apologies. I hope Beemerdons and MadMike don't take it too hard.
Thanks MEM. Uh... you're kidding, right?
nik.hisham
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Thanks Leskid. I used a Canon 5D. It's actually mounted onto the fuel tank and I get great stills and video with it. You can view it in another thread where I was answering questions from Good2go on this. The link => https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php?s...st&p=708158.
nik.hisham
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Ok - I've finally gotten round to sorting and uploading the video. Here's the close call with the car that almost got me killed.
EDIT: Just to fill in some gaps here, since I do the photography and filming for most of the rides, I try to get everyone on camera. So sometimes, I ride up to the front and then let the riders pass me - and I normally do this when there is an overtaking lane. The car that came at me was trying to overtake a bike over a double line and came across into my lane. In taking evasive action, I stood the bike up and before I knew it, wound up in the left most lane. Had this been only one lane on my side, I would have been off the road to the left, and probably on the ground.
Every time I replay this, I feel I'm very lucky to have not got hurt.
EDIT: Just to fill in some gaps here, since I do the photography and filming for most of the rides, I try to get everyone on camera. So sometimes, I ride up to the front and then let the riders pass me - and I normally do this when there is an overtaking lane. The car that came at me was trying to overtake a bike over a double line and came across into my lane. In taking evasive action, I stood the bike up and before I knew it, wound up in the left most lane. Had this been only one lane on my side, I would have been off the road to the left, and probably on the ground.
Every time I replay this, I feel I'm very lucky to have not got hurt.
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beemerdons
Certifiable Old Fart
Nik, you think that Mary Ellen is kidding? Brother, you don't know these Canadian women! I've not seen barb, or Tyler, on our FJR Forum since you posted up your photos of these good looking young Australian riders. I've no doubt that Tyler and barb are on a jet touching down at the Kuala Lumpur Airport as we speak!!!
Fabulous photos, Nik.
Um.... could you PM me contact info for your friends ?
Thanks MEM. Uh... you're kidding, right?
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flyball
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Holy crap! That was too close. Good job of not freaking out and staying in control.
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beemerdons
Certifiable Old Fart
Brother Mick, thanks for finding my missing eyeglasses! For the life of me, I couldn't remember where I last set those down at. An old folks thing, just ask Mad Mike II!
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MEM
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OM - you...are...just ...too ...CUTE FOR WORDS! One question: why is beemerdons changing his tune NOW?!Save your tires, MEM. Arizona's got similar specimens. :blink:
Nikky, darling - why would I be kidding ? Um... if you're discriminating on the basis ofThanks MEM. Uh... you're kidding, right?
wheatonFJR
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That's right...around here they MAKE you have sex with old ladies...it's the LAW! :angry:
Dang government! :lol:
Dang government! :lol:
MEM
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Who said anything about SEX?! Perhaps I just want some workout pointers. Did you notice those deltoids ? :weight_lift:
btw, Mister Wheaton .... you should be so lucky
FJRONAMISSION
Flying at the speed of smell ;))
======Nik, you think that Mary Ellen is kidding? Brother, you don't know these Canadian women! I've not seen barb, or Tyler, on our FJR Forum since you posted up your photos of these good looking young Australian riders. I've no doubt that Tyler and barb are on a jet touching down at the Kuala Lumpur Airport as we speak!!!
Fabulous photos, Nik.
Um.... could you PM me contact info for your friends ?
Thanks MEM. Uh... you're kidding, right?
I think MEM thought NIK was talking about her....
:lol: :lol: ..... then she saw the OZ hunks .................B.....
