Unfunded Project
The RideRightRound is funded out of our own pockets, you can help the project by sponsoring us.

Stats
- Departure
Date:
28 March 2009
- Days On The Road:
349 days (11.5 months)
- Public Contributions:
$1506
- Distance Travelled:
58791 km's
- Todd's Tyres:
R: 5 | F: 3
- Simon's Tyres:
R: 5 | F: 3
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Sponsors
| Thank You! |
Ride Right Round would like to thank the following sponsors for their
contributions. |
RJays
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Starting with motorcycle leathers back in 1990, today RJays
produce a massive range of helmets, leathers, textiles,
rainwear, gloves, boots, soft & hard luggage as well as a large
range of accessories to suit all motorcycle riding climates and
conditions. RJays have provided 2 sets (1 each) of
Tour-Tech Helmets,
Evo Ridding Jackets & Pants and Neck Socks. |
Adventure Moto
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Wolfman was founded in 1992 and entered the motorcycle market in 1993. Wolfman makes soft luggage and accessories for all types of motorcycles and recreational vehicles.
Adventure Moto is the Australian distributor
and are responsible for importing the full range of
Wolfman Luggage into Australia. They have supplied 2 sets of:
Wolfman Gear [Explorer
Tank Bag,
Expedition Rear Bag,
Tank Panniers,
Glove Box,
Tool Roll and
Rain Covers] and ICE Dog Tags. |
TomTom
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TomTom is a market leader in personal navigation devices for
both the car and motorbike. With a unique offering of best
mapping and best routing, TomTom provides cutting edge
navigation solutions. There are a number of models with varying
features and cost to suit the lifestyle of all drivers. TomTom has provided 2 (one each
bike) of their TomTom Rider 2nd Edition Motorcycle Navigation Units to help us find our way around the world. |
Draggin Jeans
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Draggin Jeans is the world leader in casual motorcycle
fashion established in 1997 and engineering knitted Kevlar™
“Unobtanium” into the major crash points of all Draggin
clothing.
Draggin Jeans take safe riding seriously and is involved in many
activities to educate all motorbike riders, especially new and
young riders, about safe riding. |
Pivot Pegz
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Pivot Pegz® are high performance motorcycle footpegs that
incorporate a unique spring loaded pivoting action that allows
the footpeg to pivot forward and backward and move with the
natural motion of the rider's feet. Pivot Pegz have provided 2 sets (1 each) of
their Mark2
footpegs. |
Mr Swagman
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Mr Swagman has travelled the Australian continent from top to
bottom, east to west for both work and
play and has used a swag as his sleeping quarters for much of
this time.
Given Mr Swagman's real life experiences and the need to create
a better swag, he has decided to manufacture his own range of
quality Australian canvas swags using only high grade materials.
Mr Swagman has provided us with 2 sets of
Motorcycle Swag and Self Inflating Mattress'. |
Andy Strapz
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Andy Strapz have been making quality products to make your travelling life easier since 1995. Most of their products are made in their Frankston factory by a team of dedicated workers. They use the best quality materials and pay close attention to detail and quality control. Their aim is to make products you'll be happy to own and recommend to your friends. |
Liquid Containment
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Designed for the increasing number of Tour Bike Riders
travelling the desert safari and other route's in need of
carrying extra fuel. The LC Mini Tank is strong enough to handle
the worst conditions and Flexible enough to be folded away or
stored flat. There is 8, 10 and 15 litre models available.
Liquid Containment has provided us with two 12Ltr Fuel Bladders
to get us across those long stretches, extending our range of
travel between pumps. A great alternative to additional hard
tanks that need to be mounted to bikes. |
Wiley X Eyewear
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For 22 years Wiley X Eyewear has been a leading provider of eye protection to law enforcement and armed forces in action around the globe, so they know a thing or two about protecting vision in the world’s most challenging environments. Wiley X’s patented (and removable) Facial Cavity Seal blocks out airborne irritations such as wind, dust and bugs. Add this to durable, helmet friendly frames and shatterproof Selenite polycarbonate lenses and you some serious motorcycle eyewear.
Wiley X Provided
Simon and Todd
each with a pair
of
Climate Control
polarised
glasses to keep
their eye's
protected from
the sun and the
elements. |
ekit
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CEVA provides vehicle transport to both individuals and
companies who need to move vehicles throughout Australia and
have been involved in the Australian car transport industry for
more than 40 years. They transport cars, motorcycles, light
commercials, small farm equipment, boats and trailers
door to door, depot to depot, depot to door or door to depot
services.
CEVA Transported Todd's bike from Melbourne to the Gold Coast
for the Gold Coast Motorcycle Expo using their unique Cradle
which hugs the front tyre eliminating damage to struts and
forks.. |
CEVA Vehicle Logistics
 |
CEVA provides vehicle transport to both individuals and
companies who need to move vehicles throughout Australia and
have been involved in the Australian car transport industry for
more than 40 years. They transport cars, motorcycles, light
commercials, small farm equipment, boats and trailers
door to door, depot to depot, depot to door or door to depot
services.
CEVA Transported Todd's bike from Melbourne to the Gold Coast
for the Gold Coast Motorcycle Expo using their unique Cradle
which hugs the front tyre eliminating damage to struts and
forks.. |
Get Routed
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A 1 man 1 woman IoM TT tour organiser and motorcycle shipping
business. They are real motorcycle riding bods with over 50
years experience between them including 21 years organising
tours and 10 years bike shipping. They operate in conjunction
with a Licensed Travel Agent who has access to all manner of
worldwide accommodation and airfares. Get Routed will be
bringing us home from NZ to Australia at the end of our journey. |
YHA Australia
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YHA is the world’s largest budget travel organisation, with
more than 120 hostels in Australia and over 4,000 around the
world. YHA is a not-for-profit membership organisation therefore, any
revenue made goes back into improving existing facilities and
adding to the network of hostels.
While
the riderightround makes it's way through Australia we will be
staying in some of YHA Australia's fine hostels located all
around the country. |
Digital Pacific

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After Todd joined the team and brought his web design skills
on board, it was realised that there was a need for a web site
that we had more programing control and update flexibility over
and the need for an email function, so we approached Digital
Pacific for their support. Digital Pacific have provided us
with one of their 'eco' friendly hosting packages that allows us
complete control over the web site design, programing and email
functions. |
Bizar Software
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The first supporter to get on board, Bizar offered to modify
their ecommerce ‘shop’ software to put together a website. As
the first step in the communications plan, the website was
extremely important, and the guys put together a fantastic
resource. They also supplied the .com and .com.au domains. |
Chris Neylon Photography
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Based in Melbourne, Chris is a recognised photographer
specialising in Architecture, interior and industrial design.
In order to get our messages across we need to engage people
through many forms of media, in particular print media and
online newsletters and web sites, Chris took the time to make
the best of a difficult situation and make Simon and Todd look
good on film (as best he could), images that will play key role
in our media releases and web site presence. |
J & W Dual Sport
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J & W Dual Sport make and sell parts such as the dash
and wiring seen here to plug in and charge batteries and other
electrical equipment whilst riding. They also provided a
headlight guard and a radiator air deflector, otherwise known as
a 'Cooling Mod' for Simon's '05' KLR. Keep your eyes on his web site for more
useful KLR gear. |
Melbourne Signage Concepts
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Melbourne Signage Concepts mission is to earn the recognition of our customers, employees, suppliers and the community, as one of the highest quality performers in the sign industry - in every aspect of our operation.
MSC have provided us with all our decals/wraps for our bikes to display our
route map and promote our project. Check out our photo's from the Sydney Motorcycle Expo... |
Exhibitions & Trade Fairs
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ETF is one of Australia's premier exhibition organisers, specialising in both trade and consumer exhibitions.
ETF Provided us with access to engage the patrons at the Melbourne Motorcycle Expo and Exhibition Space at the Sydney & Gold Coast Motorcycle Expos. |
Adventure Travel and Backpacker Expo
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One of the key objectives for the project is to engage with the
public, the team at the "Adventure Travel & Backpacker Expo"
have provided us with the opportunity to participate at the
Melbourne Expo with a stand showcasing our project. |
Sold Out National Event Management
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Sold Out caters for all aspects of corporate, promotional and sporting events. From complete event management to the supply of merchandise and signage, Sold Out has the resources, experience and service to meet
any needs.
Sold Out are helping the project through their resources and knowledge of events and event management to make the project a success. |
Subsidized Equipment Sponsors
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MTD Luggage Provided Panniers (Jessie Luggage) at cost price and covered the cost of shipping from the US. |
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LAUNCH Helmet Cams
Provided us with One of their Integrated Helmet Cam Units and an
extra Nuke Proof Cam Mount at Cost Price. |
Equipment Sponsors
How
Can You Help?
In order for the ride to be a success we need your support. Together we
can do it. All we ask is your consideration over the items in our
equipment list.
We are looking to attract corporate support for the ride in sponsorship
and publicity.
If you can supply, subsidize or recommend a good source, please
let us know.
Equipment
List
Core Values
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