Forum: Australia
02-09-2013, 01:59 AM
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Replies: 528
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Ben,
Had planned to be there again...
Ben,
Had planned to be there again this year on the old Berg, but my home situation has just had a major change.
Havent completely given-up hope yet, but have a trip planned over...
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Forum: Australia
02-08-2013, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 528
Views: 20,293
TT Sensor
Geoz,
Used TT IMO/ICO last year. Used the bracket supplied to pick-up existing magnet.
http://bluetonguejak.smugmug.com/Other/Husaberg/i-8wJPTRL/0/XL/P2260150-XL.jpg
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Forum: Thumpers
01-18-2013, 01:53 AM
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Replies: 746
Views: 162,207
Berg Tard
Use the wheel set on both my Berg and Kato.
Got proper Brembo caliper bracket for Kato, but had to make a spacing bracket for Berg to suit 320mm disc. Just swap-out front axle spacers for different...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-18-2013, 01:27 AM
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Replies: 3,866
Views: 465,503
Safe Parking
Everybody has a mate that just takes things too far!
http://bluetonguejak.smugmug.com/Other/Husaberg/i-Rz2j859/0/XL/Jaks%20Pics%20315-XL.jpg
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Forum: Thumpers
01-05-2013, 05:01 AM
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Replies: 751
Views: 87,364
GL Coyote
http://bluetonguejak.smugmug.com/Other/Husaberg/i-N5C7nhg/0/XL/Jaks%20Pics%20456-XL.jpg
Rear clips on fender - tighten this strap before tightening front straps.
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Forum: Thumpers
12-21-2012, 03:10 AM
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Replies: 751
Views: 87,364
Loaded Berg
Carried camp gear strapped to old Loop bag to Phillip Island for MotoGP coupla months ago.
Wouldn't want to carry it like this extreme off-road as they're be a fair chance the arse would break off...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-21-2012, 02:55 AM
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Replies: 751
Views: 87,364
Light Adventurer
Carried clothes for myself and partner in Loop
Tied Loop bag around plastic frame covers (not frame) - plenty strong enough. Never came loose and there was plenty of air being had.
Still...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-20-2012, 02:51 AM
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Replies: 751
Views: 87,364
Faux Adventurer
Broke Kati, so had to take the Berg.
3 Days in Victorian High Country - Staying in pubs!
Giant Loop Coyote Loop bag and Fandango tank bag. 4l Liquid Containment fuel bladder.
Riding partner...
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Forum: Australia
10-02-2012, 03:08 AM
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Replies: 557
Views: 50,885
Congrats
Awesome effort from Ben and Damien.
Well done lads.
Jak
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Forum: Australia
07-11-2012, 04:19 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 3,737
Rr
Thanks or RR Ben. Well done, great effort.
I always found i was a lot faster on my 300 on the whooped-out sand than on the 570. The lighter bike is much more forgiving and doesn't fatigue the old...
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Forum: Australia
07-05-2012, 04:12 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 3,737
Best of luck Ben.
Should be there, but i was...
Best of luck Ben.
Should be there, but i was scheduled to be interstate this weekend and are away next weekend.
If you get to Golden beach, i'll make sure the KooWee boys look after you. The...
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Forum: Australia
07-05-2012, 04:08 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 3,737
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Forum: Thumpers
06-10-2012, 11:38 PM
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Replies: 3,903
Views: 778,789
Electrical breakdown
Riding saturday night the 625 lights (HIDs) started flickering then failed. Indicators were weak. Not enough battery power to electric start. Lucky for kicker. Got to camp on partners headlight. Made...
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Forum: Australia
05-27-2012, 03:59 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 3,552
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Forum: Australia
05-26-2012, 01:17 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 3,552
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Forum: Thumpers
05-22-2012, 04:59 AM
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Replies: 3,866
Views: 465,503
70 deg tank
Might not have a choice other than waiting.
Ordered mine in Feb and they have not gone into production as far as I know.
Lotsa testing going on, but no final product yet.
Not sure what...
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Forum: Australia
05-20-2012, 03:29 AM
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Replies: 128
Views: 9,085
Pi
Allow a couple of hours from Dandenongs.
Piss easy ride on a bike to PI, but leave early! Parking across from track(as per previous post)
Lanes are divided to allow maimum traffic flow on the...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-02-2012, 05:15 AM
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Replies: 3,866
Views: 465,503
Ridin' not writin'
Got her dirty at Easter - Still getting the red dust out of her!
(Picture from early in Prologue. All nice and shiny still! - thanks for shot Ross)
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Forum: Thumpers
04-10-2012, 12:29 AM
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Replies: 3,866
Views: 465,503
Sloper is history
Local KTM technician recently @ KTM headquarters got the word that the Sloper will be no longer. Wasn't real specific about exactly when.
Blue one or Orange one is the question?
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Forum: Australia
04-09-2012, 05:16 AM
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Replies: 198
Views: 13,606
Coupla pics
http://bluetonguejak.smugmug.com/Other/Husaberg/i-XL4jbCc/0/L/Jakrefuel-L.jpg
No cheatin' for slow blokes - sorta like a rest stop (and apply tape)
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Forum: Australia
04-09-2012, 04:10 AM
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Replies: 198
Views: 13,606
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Forum: Australia
04-03-2012, 03:38 AM
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Replies: 198
Views: 13,606
Almost there
70 degree tank not going to make it on time, so I will be splashing and dashing (dashing steadily)
Test brackets and wiring has become the final product - no time make it neat.
Chuck a couple more...
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Forum: Australia
04-03-2012, 03:26 AM
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Replies: 198
Views: 13,606
ICO problems
How did you go?
Have got an ICO that I can bring up if you need it.
JAK
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Forum: Racing
04-03-2012, 03:19 AM
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Replies: 1,455
Views: 202,361
Bitsa
http://bluetonguejak.smugmug.com/Other/Husaberg/i-L6sqtkz/0/XL/P2260145-XL.jpg
KTM TT Roadbook and bracket with a few bits aluminium angle to raise and move the assembly forward and hold the...
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
03-29-2012, 03:51 AM
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Replies: 636
Views: 130,385
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Forum: Australia
03-24-2012, 12:54 AM
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Replies: 78
Views: 7,306
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Forum: Thumpers
03-08-2012, 01:39 AM
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Replies: 3,866
Views: 465,503
SuMo
Good thinking with the holesaw, may do the same.
Haven't reflashed the speedo, just do the math on the speed when I need to!
Am considering a second ktm/berg 17" /km speedo, but might use my...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-02-2012, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 3,866
Views: 465,503
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Forum: Thumpers
03-02-2012, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 3,866
Views: 465,503
SuMo Rub pics
Dicking around with the 570 in SM trim again
Read somewhere on the thread a while ago comment about SM tyres and whether they rub?
Initially had to cut-out a recess in the chain guard and trim...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-27-2012, 02:18 AM
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Replies: 3,866
Views: 465,503
Custom Husaberg bike covers
The missus is wondering where all her fitted sheets and doona covers are going!
Sharing workshop with some birds (feathered fuckers) - hence the covers. Also keeps the summer sun coming through the...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-26-2012, 12:52 AM
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Replies: 3,866
Views: 465,503
Rallyelite 570
Putting bike into Rallye trim using Touratech gear. Will test it weekend after next for reliability and also see what breaks/falls-off.
Gunna run with 1x IMO and the original speedo/trip with the...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-26-2012, 12:28 AM
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Replies: 3,866
Views: 465,503
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Forum: Thumpers
02-24-2012, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 3,866
Views: 465,503
Ratio Chart
http://bluetonguejak.smugmug.com/Other/Husaberg/i-mHwdxHw/0/XL/P2250140-XL.jpg
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Forum: Australia
02-23-2012, 01:56 AM
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Replies: 78
Views: 7,306
Rod carrier
http://bluetonguejak.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Night-ride/1000082/1192780234_GGbxv-XL.jpg
Carry a telescopic rod (not the best quality, but ok for river fishing)and gear in PVC tube under saddle...
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Forum: Australia
02-22-2012, 03:04 AM
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Replies: 93
Views: 7,028
Old but fun
http://bluetonguejak.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Misc-Bike-pictures/i-CSbvXBW/0/XL/DCP3602-XL.jpg
My 10 year old boy loved riding this old girl. A mate has it now - being restored.
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Forum: Thumpers
02-06-2012, 03:32 AM
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Replies: 341
Views: 31,182
In memory
Just sorting some photos and came across my old 501 (for sale picture with ADR gear back on)
Had to let her go a few years ago after 17500kms of trailriding.
I remember the early days,...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-06-2012, 02:41 AM
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Replies: 881
Views: 89,738
Goodbye my Old mate
The 300 is gone!
The old rat bike (2000 model) was one of the best bikes I have ever owned.
Super reliable, powerful (genuine 50hp on dyno), light and believe it or not, economical when it had...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-06-2012, 02:25 AM
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Replies: 3,866
Views: 465,503
Motard gearing
Thanks J.
Yesterday had a Wild ride in the hills @ 13/50 on wild map setting, which should be good for the track - wheelie monster!
Will try 15/50 next as don't need to commute faster than...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-06-2012, 02:17 AM
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Replies: 3,866
Views: 465,503
Rallyelite
These are the only photos I have from when I was setting-up the TT Roadbook, IMO and fairing.
Will take some more when I put the gear back on with the TT remote buttons and tripmaster remote(and...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-04-2012, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 3,903
Views: 778,789
They are the shit!
Done 15000kms on a 42T rear...
They are the shit!
Done 15000kms on a 42T rear and only just starting to show signs of wear.
More than half the riding offroad loaded.
Dont wanna get into to lube or not to lube debate, but run a...
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