Forum: Australia
03-31-2013, 06:03 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 786
Confused
Hi,
I am confused. Why did the TAC go to court? I thought we were covered regardless of fault.
I am obviously wrong given the court case.....
So it begs the question - what happens if we...
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Forum: Australia
03-29-2013, 01:12 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 690
Sena
We have been using the Sena for the past few years and they are great. Highly recommend them. Bluetooth into phone, GPS and talk to eachother. If you want UHF, then purchase the add on from Sena.
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Forum: Australia
03-25-2013, 01:36 AM
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Replies: 4,364
Views: 824,827
GPS Mount
Hi Guys,
Just thought I would pass on my 2 cents. I have the Zumo 660 with the Garmin mounts supplied with the unit. It is mounted on the same mount shown in the pics above but with a little elec...
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Forum: Australia
01-14-2013, 01:32 AM
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Replies: 4,364
Views: 824,827
Braille Lithium Battery
Howdy,
Mine died after 3 years and a mate only got a few months more on his XT660R.
I have replaced mine with a Braille Lithium Battery. Scary light and the CCA is much much higher than the std...
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Forum: Australia
12-22-2012, 02:58 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 3,128
Great Purchase
I have kept my 2010 660 Tenere but now also own the Explorer.... Greedy - Yes :) Completed a 8500km trip up north and the Explorer has been faultless.
Awesome bike. You should have a ball!!
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Forum: Ride reports
12-07-2012, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 73
Views: 8,767
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Forum: Australia
08-21-2012, 02:19 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,887
Wilbers
Hi,
I replaced my stock suspension with Wilbers front and back. Absolutely transformed the bike into something great.
And an added bonus - cheaper than the Ohlins.
Cheers
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Forum: Australia
08-18-2012, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 3,284
Sena SMH-10
Hi Guys,
I use a Sena SMH-10 for my comms / entertainment needs. Connected via bluetooth to my Garmin Zumo 660 (stereo bluetooth - Zumo 550 only mono) which is paired with my Iphone again...
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Forum: Australia
08-15-2012, 02:28 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 2,347
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Forum: Australia
07-16-2012, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,021
Flinders
+1
We did the full Oodnadatta track in 2010 from Melb. (Marree through to Marla)
As mentioned, go through Flinders.
Overnighted at;
Midlura
Broken Hill
Arkaroola
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Forum: Australia
07-01-2012, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,071
Tenere
LOL _ Keep that smile going. Woody is always there :)
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Forum: Australia
06-20-2012, 01:58 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 648
D606
Hi,
For Hwy use, pump them up to 36 psi and when you reach the dirt / sand lower them accordingly.
I love the D606 and have done Flinders Ranges, Oodnadatta track & Birdsville track /...
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Forum: Australia
06-03-2012, 12:05 AM
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Replies: 4,364
Views: 824,827
Hey Foo,
I remember some reports, when the...
Hey Foo,
I remember some reports, when the Ten with ABS was launched in the UK, If you chose the ABS model you lost a lot of other things and I think a nice weight gain.
Check out the other...
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Forum: Australia
05-20-2012, 03:21 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 2,466
That Feeling
It never leaves. I just did a black top 100km ride today, Healesville, Chum Creek Toolangi, Yarra Glen and home (outer east Melb) and it was awesome.
The smile takes a while to leave :wink:
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Forum: Australia
04-13-2012, 12:10 AM
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Replies: 133
Views: 8,618
Bit Harsh
Someone is using social media to provide what appears to be an unbiased story about what has happened to him and he is being told to get "over it". He has every right to be dissatisfied about his...
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Forum: Australia
04-07-2012, 12:59 AM
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Replies: 102
Views: 4,722
Spur
Howdy,
I just rode the Reefton Spur to Marysville & back home via Black Spur. Not 1 copper seen. Hopefully no photos in the mail. :evil
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Forum: Australia
03-08-2012, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 3,900
Yammie Bashplate
Hi Greg,
On the Tenere Tragics ride at Arkaroola in 2011, I "think" we had 2-4 S10's which had this problem. Plastic Metal / Metal putty (not certain of the name) came in real handy. Based on...
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Forum: Australia
02-20-2012, 12:29 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,692
Bugger
That is crappy news. Hope you recover well and see you at the 2013 Tragic run.
Cheers
TT #5
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Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me
02-02-2012, 01:07 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,601
Zumo 660
Hi Jezzag,
I purchased mine from Johny Appleseed 1.5 yrs ago - no idea who is the cheapest at the moment.
Re their mount - it is brilliant. From Melbourne I have done Flinders Ranges twice,...
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Forum: Australia
01-11-2012, 12:27 AM
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Replies: 376
Views: 33,234
Funny
Sorry, but I just need to bite. They say they are unsupported and considering they got the bikes cheap from Yamaha - what is there to sponsor for 2012?? Did they buy all new gear again and require...
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Forum: Australia
11-26-2011, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,337
Glad you are safe
I was wondering how you went. I was keeping an eye on the SA road conditions website and saw all the road closures whilst you were up there hoping you were ok.
Pity you did not do the Cordillo...
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Forum: Australia
11-26-2011, 02:29 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,337
Trip Done
Thanks Ian for the info.
yes we are back and it rates as the best trip so far. Birdsville to Innamincka via Cordillo was a little quicker for us ; 8am to about 4-5pm but we were two bikes....
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Forum: Ride reports
11-25-2011, 12:40 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 10,637
Innamincka
Yo,
We were glad to help fellow inmates. Having a netbook lappie on the trip came in handy on several occasions.
Looking fwd to the rest of your trip update.
Cheers
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Forum: Australia
11-14-2011, 12:19 AM
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Replies: 1,421
Views: 151,899
Redbook price
Hi GrahamD,
LOL - I am happy to come up and test ride that bike for ya :1drink
I just checked redbook re prices for 2010 XT1200Z (www.redbook.com.au)
Valuation Prices
Price when new...
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Forum: Australia
11-12-2011, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 1,421
Views: 151,899
2012 model
From what I have gleaned from trolling the web and an email from yamaha, that Au will get the new model. I also suspect the colours will be traditional white and the blue one. When - that's a good...
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Forum: Australia
11-09-2011, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,205
Hi Creedy,
Glad to hear about the rim. Pete...
Hi Creedy,
Glad to hear about the rim. Pete and I were wondering how it all went, especially for you considering all the tyre issues.
Between Pete and I, from Melb to Birdsville, Innamincka...
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Forum: Australia
11-08-2011, 12:34 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,205
Innamincka inmates
Yo,
So how did your trip go? Having issues during your trip is an understatement :)
I think it was your group that we helped (computer and spot) whilst in Innamincka.
Cheers
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Forum: Australia
10-13-2011, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,337
Anyone...pls
Just thought i would bump this up the top for some inmate feedback.
Cordillo Downs road is closed today due to bush fires :(: but assume it will be open next week.
Cheers
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Forum: Australia
10-12-2011, 01:40 AM
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Replies: 4,364
Views: 824,827
Centre Stand
Hi,
I have the Yamaha one and it has been brilliant.
Just my 2 cents.
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Forum: Australia
10-10-2011, 01:33 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,337
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Forum: Australia
09-19-2011, 02:22 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,205
Birdsville
Hi Creedflyr,
I am also about to embark the Birdsville / Innamincka trip from Melb. Leaving Oct 17th. Question for you - why are you going from Birdsville to Innamincka via Development Road rather...
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Forum: Australia
09-14-2011, 02:45 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 925
Birsdville
Hi ST-Ruggling,
Pete and I will be leaving on Monday 17th Oct and coming back either Melb Cup day or preferably the day before - aka 2 weeks. You're not a racer so it would be a good fit :)
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Forum: Australia
08-28-2011, 01:16 AM
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Replies: 73
Views: 4,027
Great Day
Hi All,
Below are a few pics.
Thx for a wonderful day.
<a...
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Forum: Australia
08-25-2011, 03:18 AM
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Replies: 73
Views: 4,027
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Forum: Australia
08-25-2011, 03:10 AM
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Replies: 1,421
Views: 151,899
I read that article - ie one guy talking about...
I read that article - ie one guy talking about his bike and then the other. It was the worst bike comparison article I have ever read. They stated the Ten suspension was poor and that the GS was...
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Forum: Australia
08-22-2011, 01:46 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,712
More Pics
Gagan - Thanks so much - you are a champion!!!! Thanks for organising this.
<a...
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Forum: Australia
08-18-2011, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 4,364
Views: 824,827
Hi Tennerod,
I have removed the stock air...
Hi Tennerod,
I have removed the stock air filter cover and replaced it with the ring. I have also replaced the stock air filter with a DNA filter and attached Kev's mod (air / fuel mixture). I...
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Forum: Australia
08-16-2011, 03:14 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,836
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Forum: Australia
08-15-2011, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 4,364
Views: 824,827
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Forum: Australia
08-15-2011, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 4,364
Views: 824,827
Centre Stands
I have the Yammie centre stand and it is perfect. No probs re rocky terrain or hitting cattle grids at high speed.
Good bit of kit.
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