Forum: Thumpers
05-16-2013, 03:32 AM
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Forum: Australia
05-04-2013, 02:56 AM
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Eat my words
Well after this rant above, I have to eat my words. I spoke too soon. Parts took nearly 3 weeks. I go in and pick them up and take them home where they sit on my work bench until today. I pull my...
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Forum: Australia
05-03-2013, 02:00 AM
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sorry
sorry mate- other commitments this weekend... one of these days.
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Forum: Thumpers
05-02-2013, 03:07 AM
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or this...:rofl
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or this...:rofl
http://i974.photobucket.com/albums/ae224/kezzajohnson/KY.jpg
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Forum: Australia
04-29-2013, 04:22 AM
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hello
Bit quiet over there boys !!
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Forum: Australia
04-18-2013, 05:14 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
04-12-2013, 04:09 AM
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pipes
I don't run either but the Staintune is an entire system from oversized header right through. Others such as the FMF Q-4 are slip ons to the the stock header/midpipe and you can then buy optional...
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Forum: Australia
04-11-2013, 03:46 AM
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Forum: Australia
04-11-2013, 03:41 AM
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What ???
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I am devastated...
7 years with my DR, tinkering and modding, and now you tell me I've been wasting my time ?
It took me hours to grind my header pipe...:2cry
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Forum: Thumpers
04-11-2013, 03:21 AM
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fuel line
no worries. The fuel line itself is a pretty clear purple colour and is standard fuel line bought from a bike shop. It;s vey snug and as you can see, I don't even use a clamp on it at the tap or the...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-11-2013, 02:58 AM
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Here's my setup. Never an issue. I haven't...
Here's my setup. Never an issue. I haven't twisted the elbow on the carb and personally think it's unecessary. I've had no dramas with air locks or otherwise that some have talked about here, but I...
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Forum: Australia
04-07-2013, 05:31 AM
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Sandpaper.
Hmmmm. Let me see... you don't use it for wiping your bum?? :2cry
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Forum: Australia
04-07-2013, 01:34 AM
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ride report
Yes. Thanks Ken and Macdoc for the great photos and insight into your ride on Saturday. Certainly wets the appetite that's for sure. Glad you're OK Macdoc. Looks like some nasty stuff that green...
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Forum: Australia
04-04-2013, 11:55 PM
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ride
would love to but have a course on both days. Have a good one.
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Forum: Australia
04-04-2013, 05:26 AM
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Creb
Yep Macdoc. I Did the CREB track last September. This is the same crossing taken from the other side and obviously a lot less water.
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Forum: Australia
04-03-2013, 03:26 AM
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Forum: Australia
04-02-2013, 03:36 AM
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Fork seals.
By the end of yesterdays ride, it was evident that yes indeed my Fork Seals have blown. After taking Ken's advise about a certain e-bay trader and dodgy parts, I visited Wayne Leonards today to see...
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Forum: Australia
04-02-2013, 03:18 AM
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April fools day ride
Ken and I got together on Monday for a ride up around Black Mountain road and thereabouts. Ken's local knowledge is impressive and he showed me some great fun tracks. At the end of the day, we really...
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Forum: Australia
03-30-2013, 01:09 AM
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ride Monday
Just got off the blower to Kenno and he's keen too. I am going to meet him at Smithfield at 0700 Monday and we'll probably plod up the range to meet you somewhere if your keen. I haven't ridden Black...
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Forum: Australia
03-29-2013, 05:08 PM
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Forum: Australia
03-29-2013, 01:29 AM
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Kenno
Cheers Kenno. I got your PM too so will give you a call tommorow arvo sometime and see what we can arrange for Monday. Happy to go with your local knowledge if any ideas on where to go.
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Forum: Australia
03-28-2013, 09:27 PM
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ride
anyone here up for a bit of a ride on Sunday or Monday. Don't care when, don't care where, just need to get back on my steed.
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Forum: Thumpers
03-22-2013, 11:06 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
03-22-2013, 06:18 PM
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Yes granted. Anything is an improvement on the...
Yes granted. Anything is an improvement on the stock choke setup and getting damaged wasn't a consideration or concern for me when changing it. I was talking about the stock choke cable setup being...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-22-2013, 05:58 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
03-19-2013, 12:51 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
03-15-2013, 03:29 AM
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Forum: Australia
03-15-2013, 03:18 AM
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Blinkers
You wouldn't get away with that here in Queersland mate !!!
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Forum: Thumpers
03-08-2013, 05:29 PM
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Forum: Australia
03-08-2013, 05:11 PM
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ride
Great Photos and story there Macdoc. Looks like you had fun. That's a great piece of the country and I enjoyed that ride we did there last year.
Sorry but I've been out of the 'loop' a bit with...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-13-2013, 01:31 AM
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Wait until you put a bash plate on it and you...
Wait until you put a bash plate on it and you wo'n't hear the timing chain anymore for the typical DR knock that is bounced back off the bash plate. In standard form the DR is almost too quiet...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-26-2013, 02:52 AM
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Forum: Australia
01-26-2013, 02:49 AM
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hurrah
Good to see someone's still alive up there. Was beginning to think this thread was dead.
Hope you had a good trip Podge, look forward to hearing some stories.
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Forum: Thumpers
12-31-2012, 10:20 PM
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Torque
According to my manual, Exhaust bolts torque to 26NM
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Forum: Australia
12-28-2012, 01:30 AM
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Sat Phone.
Yeah, I have Macdoc. I used to use the same phone in the Northern Territory in some very Isolated parts of the Top End as a Tour guide. Never had any problems with coverage when hiking in Gorges...
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Forum: Australia
12-22-2012, 01:26 AM
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Bugger,
those mobs should have bike fans working for them and then they might look after them. Hope you get it sorted mate,
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Forum: Australia
12-21-2012, 02:54 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
12-17-2012, 11:36 PM
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Yep
I get it and that's the way I feel too. Right from the start, I just ground down my stock retainer so the chain wouldn't contact its outer circumference when the 14T sprocket was fitted. Swapping and...
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
12-13-2012, 03:36 AM
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Fraser island, queensland, australia
http://i974.photobucket.com/albums/ae224/kezzajohnson/Fraser2009025.jpg
Eli Creek, Fraser Island
http://i974.photobucket.com/albums/ae224/kezzajohnson/Fraser2009026.jpg
Maheno shipwreck...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-11-2012, 11:26 PM
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mods
Probably, but the difference in performance that they can make if done properly, far outweighs the extra maintenance required- in my opinion. :evil
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