Without the ongoing support from Kawasaki Australia my life on the roads during 2007/2008 would be much harder. After the Transcontinental ride on their 1400GTR in August 2007 Kawasaki and the National manager at the time Bruce Peters in particular continued to allow me to use that bike ROKU for my training through to August 2008. 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

One of my contacts Mick's Car & Bikes Tyres in Brisbane called me about using Continental Road Attack tyres. These had been something I had wanted to try out so accepted some. Continental supplied the tyres and Mick fitted them and so far am very pleased with them overall. Hope they can continue the support for the Iron Butt Rally. You can visit Mick at 1/37 Deakin Street, Brendale Qld or call 07 3881 0033

Talking to Mat Mladins about gear and it comes up about gloves, how would I like to try out the Tour Master Elite winter glove. Glad to and so far they feel great.

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. John also supplies me at a good price Goodridge GH brake pads, top of the line sintered pads by which others are judged, thanks John and team.

John Moorehouse owner of Ergo Motorcycle Seats has a very good reputation for building good seats able to go the distance. John gave me a good deal on mine and it was money well spent, thanks John.

AMHP (Australian Motorcycle Headlight Protectors) designs, manufactures and supplies the best value range of quality headlight protectors throughout Australia and internationally. They supplied at no cost a headlight cover for my bike, thanks guys I really apreciate it.

The US use the old system CB radio unlike our UHF units. Fortunately I had an old set and Dale offered to make up the leads needed so I could run it through my coms unit. He did so at no cost and in quick smart time, thanks a heap Dale for all you have done.

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.

VPW - These people have performance gear for motorcycles and cars. This is where I bought my Jazz aux fuel tank from. I had a small problem with the cap seal and Joe one of the owners sorted it out personally and mailed me the parts quick smart, thanks guys.