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Forum: Ride reports Today, 07:19 AM
Replies: 1,566
Views: 527,091
Posted By Colebatch
It doesnt conflict. Bishkek is in...

It doesnt conflict.

Bishkek is in Kyrgyzstan.

He is in Kyrgyzstan trying to get a visa for Tajikistan.
Forum: Thumpers 05-17-2013, 07:34 AM
Replies: 7,691
Views: 1,019,408
Posted By Colebatch
The law is actually typically nowhere near that...

The law is actually typically nowhere near that extreme. Its quite reasonable actually.

Your insurance is only not valid if they can prove to a court that any modification you did was...
Forum: Equipment 05-17-2013, 12:31 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,710
Posted By Colebatch
The body of the bags are TRIPLE stitched. ...

The body of the bags are TRIPLE stitched.

There is additional stitching and riveting at load bearing points.

Where the straps attach to the bag is the key load bearing point and where I have...
Forum: Equipment 05-16-2013, 11:58 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,710
Posted By Colebatch
As the designer of the bags, let me address you...

As the designer of the bags, let me address you questions:

Firstly, the Magadan bags are 35 litres per side (total of 70 litres). The Kriega 30 is 15 litres per side (30 litres in total). The...
Forum: Equipment 05-16-2013, 10:55 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,710
Posted By Colebatch
Thanks for your feedback Chris. Just found this...

Thanks for your feedback Chris. Just found this thread, so getting around to addressing some of the questions in it ...

The decision making process in using velcro in the design rather than the...
Forum: Equipment 05-16-2013, 11:54 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,710
Posted By Colebatch
Just to follow up on that: The big square...

Just to follow up on that:

The big square rear pockets were specifically designed to hold a pair of these ... which means its a real easy way to add a gallon of fuel capacity to your bike:
...
Forum: Thumpers 05-16-2013, 09:20 AM
Replies: 1,912
Views: 495,391
Posted By Colebatch
Yes, he has completely redesigned it using...

Yes, he has completely redesigned it using rounder bends, smaller holes, thicker material.




Welded on bracket was a mistake. Without a very accurate jig its very difficult to get it...
Forum: Thumpers 05-11-2013, 07:49 AM
Replies: 561
Views: 69,038
Posted By Colebatch
X-Challenge has 270mm fork travel 2007-2008...

X-Challenge has 270mm fork travel
2007-2008 X-Country has 240mm
2009 X-Country has 220mm
Forum: Thumpers 05-11-2013, 04:26 AM
Replies: 561
Views: 69,038
Posted By Colebatch
You have to measure the total offset ... not just...

You have to measure the total offset ... not just the triple clamp offset. The offset in the axle clamps (perpendicular distance between the centreline of the fork to the centre of the axle hole)...
Forum: Thumpers 05-11-2013, 03:34 AM
Replies: 1,912
Views: 495,391
Posted By Colebatch
5000 and 7000 series are different groups of...

5000 and 7000 series are different groups of alloys ... I am no guru but I thought each individual alloy has its own curing properties. And some are not meant to be welded (like 7075).
Forum: Thumpers 05-10-2013, 03:21 AM
Replies: 1,912
Views: 495,391
Posted By Colebatch
The original was 2mm sheet, and it was a 5000...

The original was 2mm sheet, and it was a 5000 series alloy (not sure which one) Will update on the front subframe at a later date.
Forum: Thumpers 05-01-2013, 02:27 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 87,696
Posted By Colebatch
Speaking of Beta, and wood ... ...

Speaking of Beta, and wood ...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7122/6887275150_8610ddfc9b_b.jpg
Forum: Ride reports 04-24-2013, 10:05 AM
Replies: 4,642
Views: 2,502,094
Posted By Colebatch
Well mine also had a bit of perspex covering both...

Well mine also had a bit of perspex covering both lights as part of the replica KTM fairing. The lights are never totally dust and waterproof as the back, where the bulb goes in, lets in air and...
Forum: Ride reports 04-24-2013, 04:50 AM
Replies: 4,642
Views: 2,502,094
Posted By Colebatch
I am jealous !

I am jealous !
Forum: Ride reports 04-22-2013, 09:55 PM
Replies: 4,642
Views: 2,502,094
Posted By Colebatch
You are concerned about getting parts in 10 years...

You are concerned about getting parts in 10 years time cause they dont sell the bikes anymore?

Well I think its likely that BMW will still be in business in 10 years time. Husky have effectively...
Forum: Ride reports 04-22-2013, 03:00 AM
Replies: 259
Views: 107,770
Posted By Colebatch
I believe its N54.0628 E121.4045

I believe its N54.0628 E121.4045
Forum: Thumpers 04-19-2013, 05:07 AM
Replies: 5,348
Views: 980,525
Posted By Colebatch
Yacugar is also a Dutch motorcycle suspension...

Yacugar is also a Dutch motorcycle suspension firm, like Hyperpro, but they are not quite the same people - tho much of the componentry is the same.

KTM bought Dutch motorcycle suspension firm,...
Forum: Ride reports 04-19-2013, 04:26 AM
Replies: 4,642
Views: 2,502,094
Posted By Colebatch
In my view it's inappropriate on an adventure...

In my view it's inappropriate on an adventure bike that does what this trip was designed to do.

They are very heavy (often 4kgs / 9-10 lbs) and you can easily duplicate the functionality with...
Forum: Ride reports 04-16-2013, 09:27 PM
Replies: 306
Views: 35,875
Posted By Colebatch
I am not sure Oisin is the kind of guy who wants...

I am not sure Oisin is the kind of guy who wants another biker telling him he has a sweet accent .... :evil:evil:evil:evil

But he may have changed since I last spoke to him .... :1drink
Forum: Ride reports 04-16-2013, 09:22 PM
Replies: 306
Views: 35,875
Posted By Colebatch
Incredible

A monstrously HUGE amount of work to stitch this much video together.

Thanks for a massive contribution to the preparatory work of any budding rider about to set off RTW. These should be...
Forum: Ride reports 04-16-2013, 04:36 AM
Replies: 4,642
Views: 2,502,094
Posted By Colebatch
Thanks guys, especially big thanks to pdegroote...

Thanks guys, especially big thanks to pdegroote .... he is truly de grootste in my book, as he cleaned up my site and got it back on line . :deal:deal:deal

www.sibirskyextreme.com is back and...
Forum: Ride reports 04-15-2013, 05:09 AM
Replies: 4,642
Views: 2,502,094
Posted By Colebatch
The host has closed access to it cause apparently...

The host has closed access to it cause apparently there is some malware thats got onto the word press files .... and I have no idea how to sort it, clean it ...

So basically its dead
Forum: Ride reports 04-14-2013, 10:29 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 107,770
Posted By Colebatch
Trans-Siberian is a major asphalt highway full of...

Trans-Siberian is a major asphalt highway full of 40 ton freight trucks barrelling along at 100 km/h. Its not seasonal.

The BAM Road is a dirt track thats missing many bridges ... it is seasonal.
Forum: Thumpers 04-09-2013, 11:19 PM
Replies: 4,779
Views: 706,643
Posted By Colebatch
I replaced my rear disc with one from...

I replaced my rear disc with one from Scheffelmeier (the www.bashplates.de link below) a while back and its fine.
Forum: Ride reports 04-09-2013, 05:38 AM
Replies: 259
Views: 107,770
Posted By Colebatch
There will be too much snowmelt in May. Rivers...

There will be too much snowmelt in May. Rivers will be very high.
Forum: Ride reports 04-02-2013, 10:52 AM
Replies: 4,642
Views: 2,502,094
Posted By Colebatch
Moroccan DVD is at last out now.

In PAL only at this stage ...

http://www.adventure-spec.com/default/moroccan-extreme-dvd.html

:D:D:D:D
Forum: Ride reports 03-27-2013, 12:53 AM
Replies: 297
Views: 115,759
Posted By Colebatch
not seen that ... dont know who that site is run...

not seen that ... dont know who that site is run by

Thanks
Forum: Ride reports 03-20-2013, 10:57 PM
Replies: 4,642
Views: 2,502,094
Posted By Colebatch
Yes indeed, tho its really more of a memorial to...

Yes indeed, tho its really more of a memorial to the people who died in the Kolyma in the whole gulag system.

There were two types of Gulags ... mining gulags and road building gulags. The roads...
Forum: Ride reports 03-20-2013, 08:27 AM
Replies: 4,642
Views: 2,502,094
Posted By Colebatch
See below ...

See below

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=13755649&postcount=321

Also there are gulag museums in Moscow and Khandyga and possibly other places
Forum: Ride reports 03-16-2013, 12:55 AM
Replies: 259
Views: 107,770
Posted By Colebatch
http://www.gazeta.ru/auto/2011/08/08_a_3726845.sht...

http://www.gazeta.ru/auto/2011/08/08_a_3726845.shtml
Forum: Ride reports 03-15-2013, 09:37 AM
Replies: 4,642
Views: 2,502,094
Posted By Colebatch
Kyubeme Update

Bad news for future Old Summer Road riders. Just heard that in October of last year, 2 months after our Norwegian colleagues crossed here:
...
Forum: Ride reports 03-15-2013, 01:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,492
Posted By Colebatch
good to see you guys are still having fun in the...

good to see you guys are still having fun in the springtime Russian mud !
Forum: Ride reports 03-14-2013, 10:23 AM
Replies: 4,642
Views: 2,502,094
Posted By Colebatch
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72...

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=727119
Forum: Ride reports 03-14-2013, 01:47 AM
Replies: 4,642
Views: 2,502,094
Posted By Colebatch
Usually, yes - with some caveats. Some colours...

Usually, yes - with some caveats. Some colours next to each other are sometimes so similar that you cant really differentiate them well unless I manually change them.

Also the Tokyo to London...
Forum: Ride reports 03-13-2013, 10:54 PM
Replies: 4,642
Views: 2,502,094
Posted By Colebatch
If I add it to my other Trans-Eurasian ADV rides,...

If I add it to my other Trans-Eurasian ADV rides, it looks like this:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8372/8555117468_dabb6fac57_o.jpg
Forum: Ride reports 03-13-2013, 09:53 PM
Replies: 4,642
Views: 2,502,094
Posted By Colebatch
I have never actually seen that map but I had...

I have never actually seen that map but I had heard from locals that there would be a road from Ust Kut to Lensk by about 2016, because of a big Gazprom field 150-180 km northwest of Vitim / Peledui....
Forum: Ride reports 03-13-2013, 09:44 PM
Replies: 4,642
Views: 2,502,094
Posted By Colebatch
German bypass

If you are in Germany that youtube link above may not work - so here is the Vimeo version for German viewers:

<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/61700479" width="960" height="540"...
Forum: Ride reports 03-13-2013, 09:34 PM
Replies: 4,642
Views: 2,502,094
Posted By Colebatch
I appreciate your sentiment. The Sibirsky...

I appreciate your sentiment.

The Sibirsky Extreme Trail DVD will appear the same place as my previous DVD ... here:

http://www.adventure-spec.com/default/essentials/dvd-book.html

I am...
Forum: Ride reports 03-13-2013, 09:29 AM
Replies: 4,642
Views: 2,502,094
Posted By Colebatch
the 2012 Sibirsky Extreme Trail Ride

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8091/8554010229_f66704ef5b_o.jpg
Forum: Ride reports 03-13-2013, 09:29 AM
Replies: 4,642
Views: 2,502,094
Posted By Colebatch
My Thanks

To all the guys that rode with me this year.

From Rick at the start, thru Rod, Prutser and Beamster in the middle, and EtronX, Steve and Erik at the end. It really was an awesome ride this year. ...
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