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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-22-2013, 06:27 PM
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Posted By hoadie72
Fixed

Fixed
Forum: Vendors 04-11-2013, 06:21 PM
Replies: 3,397
Views: 679,227
Posted By hoadie72
What about a combination of a spot to give you...

What about a combination of a spot to give you distance and a flood to fill that gap. It's generally what you'd do on a 4wd & is what I'd look to do.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-08-2013, 11:11 PM
Replies: 6,475
Views: 1,242,681
Posted By hoadie72
Again, not a term used here.

Again, not a term used here.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-08-2013, 09:14 PM
Replies: 6,475
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Posted By hoadie72
I call BS - no self respecting Aussie will call...

I call BS - no self respecting Aussie will call petrol "gas" :D
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-03-2012, 05:43 PM
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Posted By hoadie72
Firefighting gear

Firefighting gear
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 08-05-2012, 05:28 PM
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Views: 1,242,681
Posted By hoadie72
So the man who's charged with educating your...

So the man who's charged with educating your children is in fact illiterate?
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 06-14-2012, 04:52 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,602
Posted By hoadie72
It's the same as MemoryMap and works very well....

It's the same as MemoryMap and works very well. Uses the topo maps I bought for my laptop. Pics in my previous post
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 06-03-2012, 04:37 PM
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Views: 1,242,681
Posted By hoadie72
Let's put this in perspective. A typical family...

Let's put this in perspective. A typical family might start and stop their car engine 20 times over a weekend and god knows how many times during the week. That starter motor will last 20+ years. So...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 06-03-2012, 06:10 AM
Replies: 6,475
Views: 1,242,681
Posted By hoadie72
Those tiny savings across an hour or two's...

Those tiny savings across an hour or two's commute per day per week per year add up to considerbale savings.
As for additional load on your battery and starter - if your engine is warm and is...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-25-2012, 03:55 PM
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Views: 1,242,681
Posted By hoadie72
I don't think you're a true motorcyclist if...

I don't think you're a true motorcyclist if you're alergic to water. And you own a car? Get your priorities straight :deal
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-19-2012, 02:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,111
Posted By hoadie72
The tyres were ok on the gravel but not so great...

The tyres were ok on the gravel but not so great in the dirt. Plus I had a bit too much air in them too.

I didn't go anywhere too remote so I wasn't fussed about a Spot or EPIRB - while there...
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 04-08-2012, 11:43 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,602
Posted By hoadie72
It would've been nice if they'd designed the case...

It would've been nice if they'd designed the case a little more generically so it could fit an iPhone 4 / 4s.

If I ever go down the route of using a newer phone I'll look at one of the soft case...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 04-08-2012, 07:00 PM
Replies: 3,227
Views: 687,531
Posted By hoadie72
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e350/hoadie/2008...

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e350/hoadie/2008/Trip%20to%20WA/NSW%20to%20WA/DSC_1716.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e350/hoadie/2008/Trip%20to%20WA/NSW%20to%20WA/DSC_1788.jpg
Forum: Equipment 04-08-2012, 06:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,118
Posted By hoadie72
+1 Firsthand experience would be...

+1

Firsthand experience would be appreciated.

I had a browse of the reviews and it looks like it hasn't been updated in a LONG time and probably doesn't work so well with iOS5.
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-07-2012, 05:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,111
Posted By hoadie72
I had a little point and shoot hanging from a...

I had a little point and shoot hanging from a lanyard around my neck. It's fairly easy to operate with either hand.
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 04-07-2012, 06:09 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,602
Posted By hoadie72
I use an iPhone 3GS inside a Magellan Toughcase,...

I use an iPhone 3GS inside a Magellan Toughcase, on a generic RAM mount. It has it's own built-in GSP receiver, which is far superior to the 3GS's. Software-wise, I run TomTom & MemoryMap. Quite an...
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-07-2012, 05:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,111
Posted By hoadie72
Thanks :) It's a great part of the state, I love...

Thanks :) It's a great part of the state, I love the changes in scenery that happen after just about every corner.

The speedo crapped itself not so long ago so until I get it fixed I'm having to...
Forum: Australia 04-07-2012, 03:07 AM
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Views: 744,427
Posted By hoadie72
Marching around NSW

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e350/hoadie/2012/03%20-%20March%20Holidays%20Pt1/DSCN0338.jpg

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=18399136#post18399136
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-07-2012, 02:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,111
Posted By hoadie72
Marching around NSW

Having spent a bit of time lately getting the bike set up for touring, in mid-March I packed up one Sunday morning and went on a 4 day tour and camping trip across western New South Wales. I didn't...
Forum: Ride reports 04-06-2012, 03:00 PM
Replies: 520
Views: 99,601
Posted By hoadie72
I see that Ryda are selling it for about $360, up...

I see that Ryda are selling it for about $360, up to $450 at Teds and less than $300 online - grey market imports perhaps? I got mine for "free" using reward points from my credit card. I did buy a...
Forum: Ride reports 04-06-2012, 01:17 AM
Replies: 520
Views: 99,601
Posted By hoadie72
I've really been enjoying this RR and in...

I've really been enjoying this RR and in particular the insight you give into the lives and culture of some of our nearest neighbours.

BTW I recently scored the AW100 to compliment my aging D70...
Forum: Thumpers 04-03-2012, 05:11 AM
Replies: 1,633
Views: 445,624
Posted By hoadie72
Some recent pics of my '01. ...

Some recent pics of my '01.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e350/hoadie/2012/03%20-%20March%20Holidays%20Pt1/DSCN0338.jpg
...
Forum: Vendors 03-29-2012, 03:04 AM
Replies: 3,397
Views: 679,227
Posted By hoadie72
That's a bit like using a sledgehammer when all...

That's a bit like using a sledgehammer when all you need is a hammer... and not an option if you want to keep it legal. I'm also in the camp that would like to pair a flood light with a spot light.
Forum: Vendors 03-28-2012, 01:11 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,070
Posted By hoadie72
Installed but still crashes on my 3GS. So I still...

Installed but still crashes on my 3GS. So I still don't know what the fuss is about. :(
Forum: Equipment 03-22-2012, 05:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,015
Posted By hoadie72
The Australian reseller has pics of them mounted...

The Australian reseller has pics of them mounted to lots of bikes, though not to a Vstrom.

http://www.motorcycleadventure.com.au/shop/index.php?route=product/product&path=886_116&product_id=216
...
Forum: Vendors 03-04-2012, 01:19 AM
Replies: 3,397
Views: 679,227
Posted By hoadie72
Not really. The beam pattern might be the same or...

Not really. The beam pattern might be the same or similar, but the throw should be different. And the output is claimed to be brighter.
Forum: Vendors 03-03-2012, 02:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,070
Posted By hoadie72
Features look good but it constantly crashes on...

Features look good but it constantly crashes on my iPhone 3GS :(
Forum: Vendors 03-01-2012, 05:25 AM
Replies: 3,397
Views: 679,227
Posted By hoadie72
Hi, great looking set of products. Are you able...

Hi, great looking set of products. Are you able to advise which light has the longest throw - the model 30 or 60?

A suggestion - it'd be great if your website showed the different light pattens...
Forum: Equipment 02-26-2012, 06:42 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,865
Posted By hoadie72
Excuse my ignorance but what do you mean by this?...

Excuse my ignorance but what do you mean by this?

I tried on Multitec and still had to take my glasses off before putting the helmet on and taking it off.
Forum: Equipment 02-21-2012, 06:22 AM
Replies: 3,623
Views: 1,601,353
Posted By hoadie72
How is talking about making coffee off topic when...

How is talking about making coffee off topic when talking about stuff people take camping?

Thanks for the headsup on the aeropress guys, it looks like a good option, and there are retailers who...
Forum: Equipment 02-20-2012, 08:31 PM
Replies: 3,623
Views: 1,601,353
Posted By hoadie72
All this Maccas / Micky Ds stuff aside, what DO...

All this Maccas / Micky Ds stuff aside, what DO people do for coffee when camping? (I'm not going to ask how you possibly manage to drink Maccas coffee when camping)

At home and when car camping I...
Forum: Equipment 02-12-2012, 10:34 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,158
Posted By hoadie72
Is that the tarp that's advertised as 3 seasons...

Is that the tarp that's advertised as 3 seasons but isn't waterproof???
Forum: Equipment 02-12-2012, 03:10 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,158
Posted By hoadie72
It's made by Kathmandu - very similar in concept...

It's made by Kathmandu - very similar in concept to the MSR Zing - http://cascadedesigns.com/msr/tents/essential-series/zing/product - but about 1/4 the price. It uses steel poles so probably weighs...
Forum: Equipment 02-12-2012, 05:21 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,158
Posted By hoadie72
I own the MSR Hoop, which I bought after deciding...

I own the MSR Hoop, which I bought after deciding that the Hubba Hubba would be too small for me as I'm 6'3.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e350/hoadie/2011/11%20-%20Great%20Lakes/DSC_8091.jpg...
Forum: Thumpers 01-24-2012, 03:52 AM
Replies: 280
Views: 32,480
Posted By hoadie72
I've been watching this thread with interest,...

I've been watching this thread with interest, especially when you've been fixing up the plastic panels. My headlight panels/instrument covers etc don't line up correctly either (I have a 1" gap too)...
Forum: Equipment 01-07-2012, 02:52 PM
Replies: 3,623
Views: 1,601,353
Posted By hoadie72
How do you find your panniers? I've been eying...

How do you find your panniers? I've been eying them off for a while but am not sure how practical the closing system is. They do look very waterproof though.
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 12-26-2011, 07:51 AM
Replies: 2,002
Views: 907,548
Posted By hoadie72
Myall Lakes ...

Myall Lakes
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e350/hoadie/2011/11%20-%20Great%20Lakes/DSC_8091.jpg

View from the waters edge...
Forum: Day Trippin' 12-14-2011, 11:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,686
Posted By hoadie72
Good stuff! Thanks for taking the time to post...

Good stuff! Thanks for taking the time to post the pics - it's great experiencing the trip with you. Looking forward to seeing the videos
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