Forum: Racing
05-05-2013, 03:45 AM
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Replies: 1,458
Views: 203,252
Yep, talking about Berg/KTM. The stock swich...
Yep, talking about Berg/KTM. The stock swich block fits well, but when you replace it with any aftermarket item it can become a bit tight- the wider your switch is going to be the more so.
Can't be...
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Forum: Racing
05-03-2013, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 1,458
Views: 203,252
Hi Gany,
Suggest you have a look at different...
Hi Gany,
Suggest you have a look at different brand clutch brackets and how they might impact on the cabeling to your switch- I found out with another multiswitch(which fits fine with Honda and...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-21-2013, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 3,869
Views: 467,446
Safari Rear+subtank ?
Hi,
Has anyone here riden his Berg with the stock fuel tank but added both the subframe and a Safari rear tank? Is it still ridable or too much weight high up back when full with fuel? And does the...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-02-2013, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 3,869
Views: 467,446
OEM subframe conversion
Hi,
When Garry's team built the first 570 rallye bike they had to pioneer the tank solutions;It was described in this thread:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=416713.
For the...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-02-2013, 03:28 AM
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Replies: 3,869
Views: 467,446
Hi,
I ended up buying Gary's bike about a year...
Hi,
I ended up buying Gary's bike about a year ago (about 3 years after the tank modification was made)- and within weeks the the plumbing of said subframe tank conversion came apart leaking badly....
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Forum: Thumpers
01-05-2013, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,806
Best dual sport KTM?
Husaberg FE 570!
May be...
Best dual sport KTM?
Husaberg FE 570!
May be a bit off topic, but I had a number of EXCs with the RFS engine (400, 520, 525) but my 09 FE 570 beats them hands down for the above purpose.
If you...
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Forum: Australia
01-05-2013, 12:45 AM
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Replies: 521
Views: 55,725
What about Rocket Rod?
Great to get all the pre race updates from the Aussie competitors- but very little info re Rod Fagotters preparations. What team is he actually with? Or does he run his own gig?
I know a lot of...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-01-2013, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 756
Views: 88,367
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Forum: Thumpers
12-31-2012, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 756
Views: 88,367
Safari rear tank anyone?
Hi,
Have been following the 70 degree subtank saga for a while( yes, I have one on back order as well....) and wonder that no one here has mentioned the Safari rear tank- I happen to have a FE 570...
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Forum: Australia
11-13-2012, 03:04 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 3,056
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Forum: Australia
11-07-2012, 03:00 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 3,056
Its all about stopping re birthing.
That's a...
Its all about stopping re birthing.
That's a lame excuse for useless bureaucracy- why is the compliance plate needed in the first place? VIN number and manufacturer documentation ( CoC or...
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Forum: Australia
11-07-2012, 01:15 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 3,056
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Forum: Racing
10-28-2012, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 4,616
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Forum: Australia
10-26-2012, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,177
Australian Dakar bikes- where are they now?
Safariberg's recent ad over in flea market:
This year there were 3 ex-team rally bikes in Safari again, David Blight (QLD) bought and raced David Schwarz's 2011 Safari bike and finished with the...
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Forum: Australia
10-04-2012, 05:21 AM
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Replies: 557
Views: 50,987
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Forum: Racing
10-01-2012, 01:19 AM
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Replies: 735
Views: 57,236
Manuel's problem on that particular stage(day4)...
Manuel's problem on that particular stage(day4) had nothing to do with the mousse- it was fencing wire (and believe me, there was heaps of that stuff around) trapped in his rear wheel that ripped the...
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Forum: Racing
09-10-2012, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 735
Views: 57,236
The only thing the Safari needs is more...
The only thing the Safari needs is more internationals ... now it needs more locals again:lol3.
Couldn't agree more- the Safari -needs?- deserves!
more entries- be it locals or internationals!
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Forum: Racing
09-09-2012, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 735
Views: 57,236
Re Bike entries
Can't help to notice that this year there are about twice as many overseas rider entries than those originating from NSW/Qld combined- maybe time to think how to attract more riders from those...
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Forum: Australia
08-13-2012, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 90
Views: 11,463
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Forum: Racing
08-07-2012, 01:01 AM
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Replies: 1,636
Views: 217,505
Book arrived in OZ
Am I the first one in OZ to get your book?
Just arrived back from hospital to find a parcel from Canada on my doorstep- will be welcome reading while recovering on the couch...
Cheers waldecker
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Forum: Australia
07-05-2012, 12:54 AM
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Replies: 557
Views: 50,987
Re Steering Damper
most popular brand: Scott/Oehlins; but several other brands also in use
, reasons for that brand : They work! Some say they work better than most- Honestly, very good reliability,...
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Forum: Australia
04-12-2012, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 825
Binns track on bike
Hi,
We done the southern bit (Mt Dare to Devil's Marbles) in 2009 on a Honda 450 and a KTM 525- with the family and gear following in a couple of 4wd's :D
Great riding on this sort of bikes, but I...
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Forum: Australia
04-07-2012, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 198
Views: 13,626
Re Splash&Dash
Hi;
Happened to spectate at Saturday afternoon's splash& dash ( same as Mainjet's pics above shows).
Interesting for 2 reasons:
a: there were exactly 2 fast fill rigs set up on a stand , ready...
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Forum: Racing
04-04-2012, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 1,694
Views: 121,111
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Forum: Australia
03-20-2012, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,804
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Forum: Australia
03-14-2012, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 557
Views: 50,987
ADV Tour
Hi Dutchie
Whay do you want to know? Been there, done it and just send my registration again- it's bloody brillant.
Or watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cRmff3R5Ug. and you'll get an...
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Forum: Australia
02-27-2012, 11:35 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 898
NSW Rego nightmare
It only it was that easy:
-bought a registered 2nd hand Husaberg from WA
- went to blue slip inspection; dude there couldn't find compliance plate/sticker, searched RTA database for Husaberg FE...
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Forum: Australia
02-19-2012, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,983
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Forum: Australia
02-17-2012, 11:32 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,337
Highjack
Hi TB,
Apologies for hijacking your route- saw your post this morning and decided to check it out- in reverse from Mt Horrible road through to Capertee and then back the easy option via Turon Gates....
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Forum: Australia
01-12-2012, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 347
Views: 34,643
Being a bit more provocative: why not run the...
Being a bit more provocative: why not run the stages for bikes/quads and cars/trucks a day apart?The whole logistics is already so big with 2 leapfrogging bivouacs etc.that keeping the stages open...
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Forum: Australia
11-11-2011, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,015
Don't be too hard on Finke, Garry,
Part of the...
Don't be too hard on Finke, Garry,
Part of the appeal of the Finke is that no one complains about competetiors having their brains switched off :lol3- it's actually a accepted prerequisite to do...
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Forum: Australia
10-26-2011, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,005
Bike rental
Another rental company near Melbourne:
http://www.biketours.com.au/en/carconnection/motorbikes/bmw-r1200-gs/
As they are mainly doing guided tours during the southern winter they might be able to...
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Forum: Australia
10-23-2011, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 3,746
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Forum: Australia
10-21-2011, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 3,746
race mc
Is that one actually for sale? When I last dropped in there in April Woddy said it was sold.
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Forum: Australia
10-19-2011, 12:21 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 3,746
@ Desertboner
Thanks mate!
Appreciate your thoughts
Cheers
Michael
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Forum: Australia
10-18-2011, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 3,746
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Forum: Australia
10-18-2011, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 3,746
690RR as ADV bike in OZ?
I know it has been discussed when Dakar banned the 690s whether a 690RR would make a good ADV bike. Has anyone in OZ actually experience with this? Is it really a decent long distance bike in OZ...
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Forum: Australia
09-20-2011, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 578
Riding Finke track
If possible riding the track return leg the next day (at a slower pace, not sure if this is possible / allowed.)
No problem with that, as soon as the sweep riders have passed you can ride the track-...
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Forum: Australia
09-07-2011, 01:05 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,046
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Forum: Australia
09-06-2011, 11:57 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,046
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