Hi Wayne, thanks for your kind words. Just remember to always keep the fluids up and stay hydrated. Don't know how the video went into slow motion(I'm no Steven Spielberg) but the audio kept going so I left it all in. Cheers Jack

Cheers Harv's

Hi Ann, We check for rust or other maintenance issues. Of the thousands of steel poles I have checked over time there has only been a few that have needed replacing. There was one ''H'' iron pole that was completely rusted through the middle at the base and a tree was pushing the pole over. Not very safe with power on the pole and the pole having a slant angle of 15 degrees bending from the base. The oldest steel pole that I have inspected was stamped 1905, but it was an old railway line pole so I don't think it was erected in 1905 as they used anything they could get their hands on in the early days. As for the dogs it's more about not stepping in dog shit around the pole. Cheers Jack

@@southaussiejack558 Thanks Jack! Bloddy dogs... fancy crapping where you pee! I wonder if etsa's ancestor used to nick old railway track they found lying around. It does sometimes turn up in strange places. Do stobies get an automatic clean bill of health, because of the concrete content... or is that a different assurance setup done by someone else??

Hi mate, mine has stainless caps along the frame. I bought it like that so I can't really tell you how it was done.

Should be awesome when fully completed in 2028.

Hi Mick, I'm sure you will love the bike, nice color and cool mods. I was thinking of pull back handlebar extensions for it but I do like the arm chair ride at the moment. The swing arm bag is a great idea because there is no storage on the bike for anything. I was thinking of a handlebar bag for basic items. Stay safe and use your cruise control. Watch out for people who want to take your photo as they charge big money for the privilege.

Why would you spend a few hundred thousand taxpayer dollars to build a lookout, car and bus parking for everyone to come and enjoy the beautiful views and then plant large trees to block it all out. Sort of defeats the purpose don't you think. I love the trees, forests and nature and you've jumped on some bandwagon about deforestation support and destroying the only thing keeping water in the ground. Why don't you and the other idiots plant lower growing shrubs around the lookout and this would serve both purposes.

Certainly could have achieved a lot more for the crows had the Bays coach allowed him

Hi mrjuvenalify, that's why you should not buy off the internet without going into a store and trying them on. I certainly don't think the LS2 Storm is a true fit but then none of them are with any brand. I have found that most things like my leather jacket, I would normally take a 2XL and ended up getting a 5XL from Rhinoleather. Motor bike pants were way different as well. So save yourself the hassle of having to return items and try them on in a store first. Trust me you do not want to get a helmet that is too tight a fit as it will end up giving you a head ache. cheers from South Aussie Jack

@@southaussiejack558that make so much sense. Thank you again for your insights and review :)

hi tyzon00800, you must own a colarado

Sorry for the late reply, we've caught crays from 20-80 ft. Anywhere north of the lighthouse but stay out of the marine park and stay 200m away from other pots. Look for cray weed in crevices. It's all luck from then on. All the best

Hi Duncan, my eyebrow / round head measurement is 60 cm. I like my helmets to be a bit bigger otherwise I find they press hard against my forehead and cheeks and I am forever pushing the helmet up to relieve the pressure. I have found this helmet to be one of the most comfortable lids I have had.

hi endtime prophecy, i'm not sure what you mean by your question?(there is any shop?)

hi la linea bellissima, it does not say anything on the box about long oval or intermediate oval shape, i just tried all the different helmets and this one fit the best for me. i was in the store for over 3 hours as they said wear the different helmets for 10 minutes or more to properly make up your mind. the helmets here in adelaide had a price range from $130au to $1600au for the top spec helmets with bluetooth. mine cost approx $300 from memory and was at the low end. it has a PO number : LS22202-1/2AU and model number : LS2 FF800 STORM SOLID. i originally wanted a lift up helmet like my old one but none fit comfortably and this one was the best by far for me. i love the pinlock visor which stops the fogging in the helmet when you stop at traffic lights. would highly recommend and i will buy again. cheers from South Aussie Jack

Thanks for your kind words lynettep7015. My favourite part which unfortunately I didn't get on video was 2 hours later after lunch the nieces and nephews came out with plates loaded and finished off all the perogies.

Hi Kenny, not sure what you are trying to say? Cheers Jack

not sure what you mean by your comment?

Hi dt9019, Always had big jap bikes when I was younger but after witnessing a crash right in front of me in 1984 I sold my Kwaka 1100 a month later and swore I would never buy another road bike. I realised how big a clown I was on my big road bikes, lane filtering at 100kph between cars stopped at traffic lights, I was young and invincible. Rode it around Australia getting it up to 245kph on the Nullarbor and going past grandma and grandpa who just pulled out of a road stop at 180kph. Travelled from from Geraldton to Broome in 10 hours(ave 200kph : complete idiot). I was an accident waiting to happen. I have always wanted a Harley and the urge became irresistible before age catches up with me and I can no longer ride. Of course I ride to live nowadays and try my best to have patience and stick to the speed limit. Cheers Jack p.s. the Fatboy is a delight to ride and I try to find any excuse I can to ride it when the sun is shining and the birds are chirping

Hi Razh, it's a brand new bike so I have not had any issues with it as yet nor would I expect to. I love the cruise control especially around town, it has so much power that you can easily go over the speed limit and those ''safety'' cameras are every where. Cheers Jack

@southaussiejack558 Congratulations on your new amazing experience. You are definitely living the dream of many people, including me... I wish you nothing but the best with this. Ride safe, brother. I know you'll do your best to enjoy avoiding those annoying "safety" cameras! At least it is better to have the power and not using it, than be in need of and don't have enough... Thanks for your reply and time!

Hi Harv's, I once called Wangary as it is spelt and the dude said I can tell you're not a local. It's pronounced Wong-ary. I asked him if he new Gavin Wanganeen because I've never heard him called Gavin Wong-aneen. My daughters boyfriend comes from Coulta and I asked how they pronouce Tulka and he said its Toolka. Ya learn something new everyday. Cheers Jack🎣🏴‍☠ P.S. They didn't upload one of the files for my work and they paid for me to go back again for 2 hours work 3 weeks later

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We are in Cairns nice and hot here mate

Hi Barry, They bred them hard and tough back in the day. Young blokes months away at sea with people trying to blow you up. You, me and the rest of Australia are extremely proud of your old man 🚢🦘

Hi MegaBailey67, will probably do mods down the track but at the moment it is just a sweet ride as is. You have got yourself a great machine and I know you love it, just remember to watch out for the clowns on the road, you know the ones that want take your photo for safety purposes. Cheers Jack

Thanks Nick, I bet you have sweet machine too. Cheers Jack

Hi Dan, I don't tour anymore either so it was an easy decision for me. I sometimes just go out in the shed when its raining, take the cover off and look at the Fatboy and admire it. I will sit on it and feel how awesome it is. When the sun is shining and the birds are chirping I will look for any excuse to go for a ride and if I don't have an excuse I will make one up. Do not hesitate go out and get both. The only downside with the Fatboy for me is I don't want to put bags on the back so I wear a back pack if I need to carry small items. A couple of weeks ago I was having all sorts of problems changing the hydraulic trailer brakes on our camper trailer, then a phone call from a mate to say his mum had passed and head aches from work bullshit that was doing my head in. I fixed the brakes and sorted the work crap out, jumped on the Fatboy and had an out of body experience. As I was changing from 3rd to 4th and hit the cruise control I could feel all the hassles and problems leaving my body and I was in freedom mode. I can't explain it, I just love it and will probably add to my stable in the future. I love all the bells and whistles on the Road King but also love the simplicity of the Breakout.

@@southaussiejack558 iv seen people add an upright sissy bar type that runs to almost a point and a custom waterproof bag. I think K9 customs make them

Thanks mate

Thanks mate. I have always wanted one so I thought I better get one now before old age sets in and I'm out of the game. Going for a ride on it is the best therapy in the world as you forget about any hassles or problems you have. ( it's similar to pulling the cray pots and bagging out with 4 x 3 kilo plus monsters )

send me photos of all the 5kg lobsters you've caught so i can compare them. my rapala scales say this one was 4.95kg

looks pretty similar to the 4.5kg crays i've seen! definitely bigger thna 3kg.