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Forum: Australia Today, 06:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 531
Posted By cabes
Well you better remember to support that one or...

Well you better remember to support that one or it will also go the way of the Dodo

Buy in Australia guys - keep us all employed - the money goes around or it goes overseas:deal
Forum: Australia 03-26-2013, 09:47 PM
Replies: 2,125
Views: 406,146
Posted By cabes
Great stack man - lucky that ledge was there to...

Great stack man - lucky that ledge was there to catch your ass - might have been a different story if you had landed next to the bike

The part where you sit down and remove the gloves = the part...
Forum: Australia 02-15-2013, 07:27 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 11,179
Posted By cabes
Mea Culpa - Mea Culpa - Mea Maxima Culpa ...

Mea Culpa - Mea Culpa - Mea Maxima Culpa :fpalm
Forum: Australia 02-15-2013, 06:34 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 11,179
Posted By cabes
Thats good - you could use it to end threads such...

Thats good - you could use it to end threads such as

What tyre shoud I use?
What bike should I buy?
Should I get a BMW?
How do you pack your gear?
What tent do you use?
Another tyre thread...
Forum: Australia 11-11-2012, 06:25 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,328
Posted By cabes
Best / Funniest motorcycle advert

I cant remember how I came across this ad, but I reckon its bloody hilarious.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/mcy/3394239327.html

What's the best ad You've seen - post it here
Forum: Parallel Universe 08-01-2012, 01:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,879
Posted By cabes
yeah - but didnt her ass look smokin hot on it

yeah - but didnt her ass look smokin hot on it
Forum: Australia 07-18-2012, 10:57 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,272
Posted By cabes
Set up your camp - ask someone with a caravan to...

Set up your camp - ask someone with a caravan to charge your stuff - drink his cold beer while you wait

(suggest you leave his Mrs alone - she's probably much older than you)
Forum: Australia 06-25-2012, 12:30 AM
Replies: 2,125
Views: 406,146
Posted By cabes
Some nice stretches of road here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qaex0urusw&feature=related
Forum: Australia 06-15-2012, 07:14 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,420
Posted By cabes
Had the Dakar below 20. still very stiff walls....

Had the Dakar below 20. still very stiff walls. Had probably about 40 odd kilos of crap over the back wheel and my skinny ass (err...about 100) and still no bulge in the tire, so I'll say its strong...
Forum: Australia 06-15-2012, 01:22 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,420
Posted By cabes
My 2cents worth FWIW for the 800 Hiedenau -...

My 2cents worth FWIW for the 800

Hiedenau - long lasting - great for blacktop or good dirt roads - but soft , loose black sand = massive tankslapper - not enough edge grip for my liking

Mitas...
Forum: Australia 06-13-2012, 06:34 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,420
Posted By cabes
What could ever be as good as a Mitas I like...

What could ever be as good as a Mitas

I like Contintal, but my ass is as tight as
Forum: Australia 05-07-2012, 01:41 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,358
Posted By cabes
As a bloke that relies on positive word of mouth...

As a bloke that relies on positive word of mouth for return business - I would prefer to hear the complaint directly from the end user so that I would have a chance to make good any flaws or faults...
Forum: Australia 05-04-2012, 07:53 PM
Replies: 2,125
Views: 406,146
Posted By cabes
At least he had the presence of mind to go back...

At least he had the presence of mind to go back in for the gratuitus cleavage shot ...well done:evil
Forum: Australia 04-25-2012, 06:24 AM
Replies: 6,139
Views: 422,677
Posted By cabes
you got no idea how much seeing that box shits me...

you got no idea how much seeing that box shits me :(:
Forum: Australia 03-27-2012, 07:13 PM
Replies: 2,125
Views: 406,146
Posted By cabes
(I didn't see God) :1drink[/QUOTE] Perhaps...

(I didn't see God) :1drink[/QUOTE]

Perhaps you didnt see him cause this would be shown from where he would be sitting - maybe he took it using his Go Pro with super zoom and then loaded it onto...
Forum: Australia 03-26-2012, 10:51 PM
Replies: 2,125
Views: 406,146
Posted By cabes
Scale of the Universe

Just slide the bar left or right.........

Be sure to go BOTH ways on the sliding scale.This is truly amazing.


http://htwins.net/scale2/scale2.swf?bordercolor=white
Forum: Thumpers 03-21-2012, 07:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,646
Posted By cabes
KTM 690 R Enduro

Gday

i'm playing with the idea of purchasing a 690 R after I move the BMW F800GS along.

The 800 has been good but heavy in the boggy stuff

Would like to hear from people about this bike.
...
Forum: Parallel Universe 03-19-2012, 03:34 PM
Replies: 6,644
Views: 2,001,087
Posted By cabes
Are you calling me fat????:huh

Are you calling me fat????:huh
Forum: Parallel Universe 03-19-2012, 08:03 AM
Replies: 6,644
Views: 2,001,087
Posted By cabes
Laugh Just because I could

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-rf6ysU8Bq0Q/T2dJfG1UNpI/AAAAAAAAAFw/ZNXen93qehQ/s800/Snapshot%25201%2520%252816-05-2011%25209-10%2520PM%2529.jpg...
Forum: Parallel Universe 03-09-2012, 06:17 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,737
Posted By cabes
Probably a good choice - I had a KLR - too many...

Probably a good choice - I had a KLR - too many recalls so I sold it....did I mention that I love my F800GS before??
Forum: Parallel Universe 03-08-2012, 12:54 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,737
Posted By cabes
I have a Harley...and a F800....and an old Honda...

I have a Harley...and a F800....and an old Honda GB250...and an old Ducati Pantah 600SL...and a Suzuki SV650.....and a Yamaha Quad......

But I only love the Harley and the F800 , couldnt get much...
Forum: Australia 02-24-2012, 07:35 AM
Replies: 2,125
Views: 406,146
Posted By cabes
Thumb sorry if its been posted before

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lCd2RpUNOM&feature=player_embedded

but I thought this was a little ballsy
Forum: Australia 02-08-2012, 06:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 642
Posted By cabes
i got some from bmw for my bmw - they were timber...

i got some from bmw for my bmw - they were timber framed - with fitted cardboard covers - even came with the orig tie downs.

they manage to get them from Germany to here in them:deal
Forum: Australia 02-08-2012, 05:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 642
Posted By cabes
picked up a couple today go to the dealer...

picked up a couple today

go to the dealer for your type of bike and ask for one that they are about to throw out

they will be happy to take a carton of icy cold frothy tops from you
Forum: Layin' down tracks 02-03-2012, 06:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 900
Posted By cabes
Quick Zumo question

I'm sure its been covered and its prob a stupid question but I'm gonna ask anyway -

I'm about to pull the trigger on a Zumo 660 but I would like to know if I get it and get the 2gb card...
Forum: Parallel Universe 02-01-2012, 10:10 PM
Replies: 1,621
Views: 249,566
Posted By cabes
I understand Conti TKC are completely different ...

I understand Conti TKC are completely different to Hiedenau and are meant for different types of riding.

or do you mean that Contis are to Mitas as apples to oranges?? IF so , can you please...
Forum: Parallel Universe 01-31-2012, 08:53 PM
Replies: 1,621
Views: 249,566
Posted By cabes
I got quite used to TKC80 front and rear but...

I got quite used to TKC80 front and rear but after many recomendations to try out the Hiedenau I replaced the rear (kept the Conti on the front)

I got into some very soft black sand - massive tank...
Forum: Australia 01-30-2012, 05:05 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,258
Posted By cabes
err.....computer and a credit card????

err.....computer and a credit card????
Forum: Australia 01-27-2012, 05:30 PM
Replies: 2,125
Views: 406,146
Posted By cabes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCbXlyj7RqA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCbXlyj7RqA
Forum: Australia 01-15-2012, 10:04 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 10,207
Posted By cabes
Okay where do I start.. Lets address a few...

Okay where do I start..

Lets address a few things

There are a few people here that have a got a bit of a cry going because this thread has got so far...if you dont wanna read it ..don't - it...
Forum: Australia 01-09-2012, 08:41 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,627
Posted By cabes
Believe it or not - my plug goes to Auto Classic...

Believe it or not - my plug goes to Auto Classic in Vic Park (Perth) - BMW dealer.

I've heard of plenty of people who have had somewhat poor experiences with this and other dealers in the past,...
Forum: Australia 01-06-2012, 12:27 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 10,207
Posted By cabes
Gee Trevy ...bite much???:rofl

Gee Trevy ...bite much???:rofl
Forum: Australia 01-05-2012, 11:04 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 10,207
Posted By cabes
A jelly back is the name given to traffic cops by...

A jelly back is the name given to traffic cops by general duty police - something to do with lack of spine or something.
A GD copper would normally only ticket you if you're a proper prick and...
Forum: Australia 01-05-2012, 10:46 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 10,207
Posted By cabes
Pissed I hate jellybacks

Him; Do you know what speed you were travelling at?

Me; Obviously a little too quickly for you to feel the need to stop me

Him ; Yes you were doing 129 in a 110 - thats 19ks over the limit
...
Forum: Australia 08-30-2011, 08:57 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 8,292
Posted By cabes
My 2c worth - the spot tracker is an essential...

My 2c worth - the spot tracker is an essential bit of kit - it should almost be mandatory when travelling to isolated areas.

Only heads up I think I should give, is if the unit has been packed...
Forum: Australia 07-08-2011, 07:54 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,989
Posted By cabes
Its not just % - its $$$. 100% of not much...

Its not just % - its $$$.

100% of not much is still f..k all. Aussies need to pay their bills. And the cost... and standard.. of living here is higher than most other places in the world
Forum: Australia 07-08-2011, 07:49 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,989
Posted By cabes
Ok - Just to add to the constant debate The...

Ok - Just to add to the constant debate

The Australian distributors appointed (usually by way of payment to the parent company) are generally staffed by Aussies.
The shopfronts are situate in...
Forum: Parallel Universe 07-08-2011, 07:01 PM
Replies: 869
Views: 126,503
Posted By cabes
Thanks for those tips - I need to wait for it to...

Thanks for those tips - I need to wait for it to warm up a bit (winter here)- see if it happens again. I'll try these things and see how we go . Cheers:freaky
Forum: Parallel Universe 07-06-2011, 08:07 PM
Replies: 869
Views: 126,503
Posted By cabes
Definately has to do with the ambient temperature...

Definately has to do with the ambient temperature but will only happen when there is less than half a tank
.
Definately not a bad shot of fuel - had half a dozen tank fills from all over Western...
Forum: Parallel Universe 07-05-2011, 10:04 PM
Replies: 869
Views: 126,503
Posted By cabes
Sorry - first was WTF Then - WTF it's happenned...

Sorry - first was WTF
Then - WTF it's happenned again
Followed by - F..k me...several times
and then...FFS this is startin to really shit me!!!
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