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I would like to thank those who saw something in me that made them want to offer help. Sometimes this is of a material kind with gear and sometimes its a pat on the back when I need it most. I will make mention of some of these people and companies as time goes on. If you have a product and you would like me to test it over a long distance please let me know. Here are some that have been outstanding so far.
Without the ongoing support from Kawasaki Australia and Bruce Peters National manager in particular my life on the roads would be much harder. After the Transcontinental ride on their 1400GTR in August 2007 Kawasaki have continued to allow me to use that bike ROKU for my training. Many thanks to Kawasaki. Where is Davo & Roku - Davo & Bruce Peters of Kawasaki
   
Thanks Geoffrey and to everyone at Mat Mladin Imports, the Joe Rocket gear keeps me comfortable regardless of the weather. June 2008 they updated me to the new Ballistic7 gear, my new jacket and pants arrived compliments of Matt Mladin Imports, thanks guys. Davo in JR gear picture
With the Iron Butt Rally coming up for me in the US next August 2009 it was a pleasant surprise to have Dave Milligan contact me and offer a huge discount on shipping my bike ROO over to the US. Dave and wife operate a great service for anyone shipping their bikes overseas, check them out.
At the Kawasaki National Dealers Convention in 2007 I happened to be sitting near John Warrian Australian distributor for Silkolene Oils and other products. John asks did I have Silkolene stickers on my bike, I say "John you don't sponsor me its the Kawasaki Aust. 1400GTR I rode across Australia that has your stickers" He says "well I will sponsor you" It was that easy, what a great guy thanks John. Davo in June '08 ARR advert for Silkolene
For the upcoming Iron Butt Rally in the US I had to fit an aux fuel tank and relocate the top box. I am very fortunate in having a top class engineering company at my doorstep, many thanks to the excellent work by John and the Speedline team.
Speedline Engineering Pty Ltd Est 2003. Manufacturing in Aluminium, Steel, and Stainless Steel. All welding types , Machining and Sheetmetal Fabrication - 170 Rose Gum Road Cooroy Ph (07) 54477299 Fax (07) 54477211 email Speedline - Picture
I was asked what helmet I would choose if I had to pick, no question it had to be a Shoei Multitec and along came McLeod Acc with one for me. I am very grateful and loving the best helmet I have ever owned, thanks guys. Davo with Shoei in AMCN Nov '07
Mario makes the best, now I am comfortable all day long. LDComfort Shorts saved my butt on the 2724 klm Darwin to Port Augusta in 23hrs ride.
John Stamnas is the Australian distributor of Goodridge brake parts, more well known for their top line braided brake lines. It so happens John lives and works near me and is a friend so on a recent visit he says "Dave why don't we fit Goodridge lines to your bike" Well why not when they are the best on the market, thanks John and team.
Aaron and Shana Leather owners of Hyperformance Motorcycles, Eumundi Qld. At 2am in the middle of nowhere the last thing I have to think about is a breakdown. - Davo & Aaron
 
I like my bikes to not only perform well but to look their best while doing the long distances. Looking for a local company who could polish my 1400GTR wheels and along came Chris and Nichole Kennedy of Extreme Precision Finishes. I get a lot of comments on how good it looks now, many thanks Chris & Nichole. - Picture of the wheels
The riding jeans I wear by choice, over 120,000klms so far. Not as yet released to the market, email me if you can help this get off the ground.
Jim and Kerri of Soundrider looked after me with my communications by upgrading me to the Starcom1 Advance. I have been using a Starcom1 for over a year and could not do these long solo rides without that link to my family, thanks.
Rod and his wife Myrelle happen to have a shop right next to mine in Cooroy. Their shop is stocked full of gadgets plus a large range of inks for your printers. He has spent hours soldering this or fixing that with my gear, thanks guys.
David and Michelle Pearce run an excellent business and I can recommend them, thanks for the Rain-Off waterproof overgloves. Its also where I bought my Airhawk.
 
I enquired about the SuperVisor via email, Peter of Peter's Safety Solutions shot back a reply and said "Man! you sure cover some ground! Just send me your address, and I'll get one up to you". He did better than that and sent the Fogtech and StarBrights also.
SAFETY SEAL AUSTRALIA - I met Bob at a caravan & camping show in Brisbane, was impressed with the demo and product so I called him and we chatted. He promptly sent me some to try (or I hope never to have to try) but its reasuring to have in my kit. Thanks Bob.
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