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Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 07-20-2011, 06:20 PM
Replies: 2,781
Views: 667,412
Posted By cain
Do iron on stickers count?

Here's a future Adventure rider in the making.
http://sprocketfrog.smugmug.com/Other/My-Smug-Mug/i-C48L9G6/0/L/bub-L.jpg...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 05-25-2011, 06:56 PM
Replies: 2,781
Views: 667,412
Posted By cain
My RC Car

http://sprocketfrog.smugmug.com/Other/My-Smug-Mug/i-jZ8gJZJ/0/L/rc-L.jpg (http://sprocketfrog.smugmug.com/Other/My-Smug-Mug/14165425_SHN7r#1307861393_jZ8gJZJ-A-LB):evil
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 05-19-2011, 10:59 PM
Replies: 2,781
Views: 667,412
Posted By cain
ADV sticker Mt Fuji

http://sprocketfrog.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Trip-2010-Japan/P1000952/1240362313_miQ6t-L.jpg (http://sprocketfrog.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Trip-2010-Japan/16481708_GmR2W#1240362313_miQ6t-A-LB):D
Forum: Orange Crush 04-04-2011, 11:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 867
Posted By cain
I wondered the same thing about my 990 2008. It...

I wondered the same thing about my 990 2008. It had run hot since I bought it and looking through threads and online I had convinced myself it was normal. After 15,000km I had a service done and the...
Forum: Thumpers 03-29-2011, 03:57 PM
Replies: 3,877
Views: 468,590
Posted By cain
Thanks Tarheel I'll give it a go. Cheers.

Thanks Tarheel I'll give it a go. Cheers.
Forum: Thumpers 03-28-2011, 09:59 PM
Replies: 3,877
Views: 468,590
Posted By cain
Crap aftermarket case saver/sprocket guard.

Here's a shot of Helga my 2011 570 Berg waiting for the new shed to be built. I think the middle of the loungeroom is the perfect place for a work of art. One of the farkles I added early on was a "B...
Forum: Australia 02-13-2011, 05:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,551
Posted By cain
My Husaberg 570 fe (2011) came fully choked and...

My Husaberg 570 fe (2011) came fully choked and it's EFI. The stock exhaust was fine but the airbox had a plastic insert that restricted the intake to about a 20 cent piece. I removed the insert and...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-05-2011, 04:09 PM
Replies: 6,479
Views: 1,243,791
Posted By cain
I like to set the "shortest route" function when...

I like to set the "shortest route" function when in an unknown area and when /i have the time and if there is no partic route I want to take...makes for a good adventure:D
Forum: Australia 12-30-2010, 04:20 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,541
Posted By cain
Spot on mysterio. That's why you have to get out...

Spot on mysterio. That's why you have to get out and ride while you can. The human body is remarkably resilient but you never know when your time is up. Life's too short to sit around bitching and...
Forum: Australia 12-29-2010, 05:59 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,541
Posted By cain
Yep, my patients who are riders seem to be so...

Yep, my patients who are riders seem to be so much more full of vim and vigor than those who don't ride. I even have some of the octogenarians bringing in old black and white photos of them on their...
Forum: Australia 12-28-2010, 05:21 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,541
Posted By cain
I'm a GP/emergency dept doctor and I ride...

I'm a GP/emergency dept doctor and I ride whenever I get the chance. Quite a few of my patients ride and after we've gotten the medical stuff out of the way we swap stories, ride routes etc. I've met...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 12-09-2010, 08:16 PM
Replies: 1,881
Views: 399,159
Posted By cain
Mongolia

Another shot from the last trip. Posted before but in another part of the site. My friend Frank on the Beemer. Central Mongolia 2010...
Forum: GPS Tracks - Oz and Kiwi Land 12-05-2010, 09:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,236
Posted By cain
I had the magellan explorist XL on my ride across...

I had the magellan explorist XL on my ride across russia and mongolia etc. I had to carry a soldering iron to fix it on a regular basis(too many loose vibrating wires). Got the shits with it in the...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 11-16-2010, 05:43 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 63,033
Posted By cain
Cheers! I'll let the old man know.

Cheers! I'll let the old man know.
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 11-16-2010, 05:13 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 63,033
Posted By cain
My great grandfather in the 1920's (we think the...

My great grandfather in the 1920's (we think the 1920's anyway). Can anyone identify the bike? The tank logo is a bit too blurry for my eyes....
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 11-16-2010, 01:12 PM
Replies: 482
Views: 86,204
Posted By cain
?what brand of bike

Hiya. My father recently found this old photo of his grandfather from sometime in the 1920's(we think). Can anyone offer an opinion as to the make of the bike? Cheers, Cain...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 11-15-2010, 06:24 PM
Replies: 539
Views: 212,095
Posted By cain
4600m

4600m pass in Tajikistan. 2010
http://sprocketfrog.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Trip-2010/Kirgizstan-093/1045376516_Jcpnu-L.jpg...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 11-15-2010, 04:53 PM
Replies: 1,881
Views: 399,159
Posted By cain
Stans 2010

No man's land between Kyrgystan and Tajikistan, 2010. My 990, and Adam's souped up HP2.
http://sprocketfrog.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Trip-2010/Kirgizstan-090/1045376572_ddRBm-L.jpg...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 11-11-2010, 03:59 AM
Replies: 1,881
Views: 399,159
Posted By cain
Mongolia 2010

Here's one of my friend Frank in central Mongolia 2010 on his old Beemer. We were trying to track down drinkable water. Contrast the bulldust with the rainstorm. I love this shot.:clap...
Forum: Ride reports 10-11-2010, 06:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 595
Posted By cain
Talking JapanMongoliaStansScandanavia

Hi all. I just got back from A trip through Japan, Russia, Mongolia, the stans including the Pamir highway and then back up through Scandanavia. 30,000km over 5 1/2 months and only one puncture and a...
Forum: Orange Crush 07-09-2010, 09:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,059
Posted By cain
well, after paying my "customs tax " of $200 I...

well, after paying my "customs tax " of $200 I was able to convince Dhl in ulan bataar to give me my fuel pump(it had been sitting there and no one had bothered to let me know til I rang). By...
Forum: Orange Crush 07-08-2010, 05:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,059
Posted By cain
Thanks pampera. Couple of things. No flapendect...

Thanks pampera. Couple of things. No flapendect as aussie bike diff to euro model. Replaced stock cans with wings years ago. Have run it in much hotter conditions back home in oz with no issues....
Forum: Orange Crush 07-08-2010, 08:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,059
Posted By cain
Laugh Yep! Tore the original one the first time I took...

Yep! Tore the original one the first time I took it out but has still done 2000km. Hopefully new o rings will arrive with the new fuel pump. Spanking new conti's on today that I have been lugging for...
Forum: Orange Crush 07-06-2010, 05:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,059
Posted By cain
Made it to ulan batar and will replace the fuel...

Made it to ulan batar and will replace the fuel pump and wrap the hoses in foil. One of my fellow travellers is doing a blog if anyone is interested "samarkandbound/blogspot.com"Cheers Cain
Forum: Orange Crush 06-29-2010, 05:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,059
Posted By cain
Thanks. As mentioned above, I have checked screen...

Thanks. As mentioned above, I have checked screen and filter, both pristine, bike not running hot but problem occurs on hot days. Took out plastic inserts in frame that sit in front of airbox and...
Forum: Orange Crush 06-28-2010, 03:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,059
Posted By cain
Homerj, this was my thought initially, given that...

Homerj, this was my thought initially, given that it occurrs always after a few minutes riding and seems to cease when I stop , open the tanks and let it rest. However all vents clear and the tanks...
Forum: Orange Crush 06-28-2010, 05:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,059
Posted By cain
Thanks Vicks. You would not believe it but I...

Thanks Vicks. You would not believe it but I forgot to bring a spare fuel filter.I have pulled the fuel pump, filter etc to pieces and it all looks pristine. I can't measure pump pressure as I have...
Forum: Orange Crush 06-28-2010, 05:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,059
Posted By cain
Thanks Vicks. You would not believe it but I...

Thanks Vicks. You would not believe it but I forgot to bring a spare fuel filter.I have pulled the fuel pump, filter etc to pieces and it all looks pristine. I can't measure pump pressure as I have...
Forum: Orange Crush 06-27-2010, 09:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,059
Posted By cain
Talking Fuel boiling/vapor lock

Hi all. Am currently riding across Russia and now in Chita. Have had major issues with vapor lock and fuel boiling in 43 plus days(worse with shit fuel). Ok for a while once cooled down the as soon...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-28-2010, 06:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 839
Posted By cain
As above. Great product and it keeps the...

As above. Great product and it keeps the sidestand where it was designed to be kept ie not placed further back or sticking out.
Forum: Australia 04-15-2010, 11:11 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,642
Posted By cain
Check out that roost!!!:clap

Check out that roost!!!:clap
Forum: Orange Crush 04-14-2010, 07:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 421
Posted By cain
Sweet! I've had the water pump redone as a matter...

Sweet! I've had the water pump redone as a matter of caution at any rate as I'm headed off on a long trip. Thanks for the tips!
Forum: Orange Crush 04-14-2010, 07:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 421
Posted By cain
Goop in radiator from factory

Hiya. I apologise if this has been covered already but the search function...well.
I'm having my 15,000km service done(2008 990S), and the mechanic noticed that only half the coolant drained from...
Forum: Australia 04-14-2010, 05:13 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,178
Posted By cain
I reckon this episode is an instant classic. The...

I reckon this episode is an instant classic. The tantrums are the best ever yet. I had a mate at uni who was piss scared of moth/bugs too. It was the in-joke on a Sunday morning to put a dead moth on...
Forum: Australia 04-12-2010, 05:56 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,468
Posted By cain
Regardless of entry fee Kakadu is over rated. I...

Regardless of entry fee Kakadu is over rated. I lived in darwin for 3 years in about 2002 and only bothered going twice. Both times the place was absolutely jam packed with tour buses and rental 4wd....
Forum: Orange Crush 04-12-2010, 05:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 589
Posted By cain
My exhaust valves were tight at 1000km and again...

My exhaust valves were tight at 1000km and again at 15000km. 2008 990s.
Forum: Equipment 04-07-2010, 10:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,582
Posted By cain
panasonic LUMIX: water proof, shock proof, dust...

panasonic LUMIX: water proof, shock proof, dust proof, shoots vid too in true HD. Shutter speed cpable of up to 10 shots per second(great for teh action shots), zoom, macro etc etc. Not sure what it...
Forum: Ride reports 04-04-2010, 06:35 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 13,718
Posted By cain
We were actually trying to get our own bikes into...

We were actually trying to get our own bikes into the country and did not want to have any guides whatsoever, but the officialdom prevailed. It seems that the only way to do this without great...
Forum: Ride reports 04-03-2010, 07:08 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 13,718
Posted By cain
AAHH, these photos are making me jealous. We had...

AAHH, these photos are making me jealous. We had planned 2 months riding from Beijing across China but gave up in the end due to all the red tape and cost for our compulsory "guides" ie government...
Forum: Australia 03-21-2010, 10:33 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,327
Posted By cain
Hell yeah! Was it modified with a chromed nozzle?...

Hell yeah! Was it modified with a chromed nozzle? What kind of water were you running(mains/bore/tank) and have you got any flow dynamic charts you can post to help with the remap of my karcher....
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