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Forum: Thumpers 05-16-2013, 01:56 AM
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Posted By rodmuzwa
I don't mind removing the fairings, its putting...

I don't mind removing the fairings, its putting the damn things back on that drives me nuts!
Forum: Thumpers 05-14-2013, 01:28 AM
Replies: 6,783
Views: 528,312
Posted By rodmuzwa
Thanks mate. You are right. Part numbers all the...

Thanks mate. You are right. Part numbers all the same. Cheers!
Forum: Thumpers 05-13-2013, 02:20 AM
Replies: 6,783
Views: 528,312
Posted By rodmuzwa
At the risk of becoming a serious nuisance with...

At the risk of becoming a serious nuisance with my lack of knowledge, is the oil filter different on older models than the 2012/13 models, and if so when did they change?
Forum: Thumpers 05-11-2013, 09:04 AM
Replies: 6,783
Views: 528,312
Posted By rodmuzwa
Well having bit the bullet and taken the advice...

Well having bit the bullet and taken the advice of some of the Gurus on here I decided to change the carb slide myself and save some hard earned cash rather than send Big K to the dealer. It was...
Forum: Thumpers 05-09-2013, 03:17 AM
Replies: 6,783
Views: 528,312
Posted By rodmuzwa
No argument there. Just want a decent mechanic to...

No argument there. Just want a decent mechanic to service her while she is still under warranty!
Forum: Thumpers 05-09-2013, 03:16 AM
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Views: 528,312
Posted By rodmuzwa
I agree totally. Got most of the tools and the...

I agree totally. Got most of the tools and the manual and I intend doing most things myself with the help of all you gurus on here. I just don't want to do it while the KLR is still under warranty....
Forum: Thumpers 05-08-2013, 04:03 PM
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Posted By rodmuzwa
Don't want to assume anything, but would I be...

Don't want to assume anything, but would I be correct in saying most riders don't have a great deal of faith in their dealers? I don't. Not been impressed with mine so far and have in the past used...
Forum: Thumpers 05-08-2013, 03:58 PM
Replies: 6,783
Views: 528,312
Posted By rodmuzwa
Nothing at all wrong with a dirty girl. In my...

Nothing at all wrong with a dirty girl. In my very limited experience, the dirtier the better!
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-08-2013, 01:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,249
Posted By rodmuzwa
Rain is here and it's making me sad. I really...

Rain is here and it's making me sad. I really want to ride my bike!
Forum: Thumpers 05-08-2013, 01:55 AM
Replies: 6,783
Views: 528,312
Posted By rodmuzwa
Sorry to ask a probably stupid question, but what...

Sorry to ask a probably stupid question, but what is the TB and what does it do?
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-05-2013, 03:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,249
Posted By rodmuzwa
I put the lining back in last week! Wish I'd been...

I put the lining back in last week! Wish I'd been there mate. Looked like a good day out and I bet the Blue Wren sold many pies! Those Goldwings look very comfortable!
Forum: Thumpers 04-27-2013, 05:23 PM
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Views: 528,312
Posted By rodmuzwa
Started using the "stirrup" method and find it...

Started using the "stirrup" method and find it much easier to get on and off the bike. I do worry about the side stand giving way mid mount though. How much of a twat am I going to look if that...
Forum: Thumpers 04-27-2013, 05:20 PM
Replies: 6,783
Views: 528,312
Posted By rodmuzwa
Still got the stock Dunlops on my KLR but I put...

Still got the stock Dunlops on my KLR but I put Shinko 705s on my weeStrom and they are excellent. Really love them. Not only very well priced but they handle very well too. They are fine on gravel...
Forum: Thumpers 04-25-2013, 01:49 PM
Replies: 6,783
Views: 528,312
Posted By rodmuzwa
For some reason I think I will end up with me on...

For some reason I think I will end up with me on the ground and the bike on top of me if I do that. I'll give it a go though today. I will make sure someone else is around with a camera so if the...
Forum: Thumpers 04-25-2013, 01:42 PM
Replies: 6,783
Views: 528,312
Posted By rodmuzwa
That's a great idea. I'll give that a go. How do...

That's a great idea. I'll give that a go. How do you get off it? I often kind of fall off with my right leg still stuck on the seat. I then grab my right leg with both hands, pull it over the saddle...
Forum: Thumpers 04-25-2013, 01:34 PM
Replies: 6,783
Views: 528,312
Posted By rodmuzwa
Has anyone worked out an easy way to get on and...

Has anyone worked out an easy way to get on and off the KLR? It's a really tall b*st*rd and I come close to injuring myself every time I get on and off it. It's worse with the luggage on. Still love...
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-25-2013, 01:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,249
Posted By rodmuzwa
A quick solo ride today. Brian was off on a Z1...

A quick solo ride today. Brian was off on a Z1 ride so off I went for a wee blast on Big K. First time out with the new free adventure pack fitted, minus the long screen. I'll fit that after the 1k...
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-23-2013, 09:26 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 44,475
Posted By rodmuzwa
[QUOTE=Matt 82;21250270]Haha not sure my inane...

[QUOTE=Matt 82;21250270]Haha not sure my inane observations about sheep would be a hit.

Surely in Aberdeen at least?
Forum: Thumpers 04-23-2013, 02:40 AM
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Views: 528,312
Posted By rodmuzwa
How did you do it?

How did you do it?
Forum: Beasts 04-22-2013, 07:10 AM
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Views: 591,683
Posted By rodmuzwa
Does gravel count? ...

Does gravel count?

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Some glorious West...
Forum: Thumpers 04-22-2013, 06:58 AM
Replies: 6,783
Views: 528,312
Posted By rodmuzwa
Can I just take the time to say you guys on here...

Can I just take the time to say you guys on here are pretty bloody awesome. Amazingly helpful and very patient particularly with a n00b dumbass like myself. I'm very glad I bought a KLR. Thanks again...
Forum: Thumpers 04-22-2013, 06:34 AM
Replies: 6,783
Views: 528,312
Posted By rodmuzwa
Thanks for that. So does that mean its simply a...

Thanks for that. So does that mean its simply a swap over and good to go?
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-22-2013, 05:45 AM
Replies: 363
Views: 44,475
Posted By rodmuzwa
You should seriously consider writing a book Matt!

You should seriously consider writing a book Matt!
Forum: Thumpers 04-22-2013, 01:57 AM
Replies: 6,783
Views: 528,312
Posted By rodmuzwa
Ok. Managed to source a Harley carb slide for $58...

Ok. Managed to source a Harley carb slide for $58 from local HD dealer. If I replace the slide do I need to re-jet? And what is this 22 cent mod that everyone raves about? Should I also be doing this?
Forum: Thumpers 04-21-2013, 04:37 PM
Replies: 6,783
Views: 528,312
Posted By rodmuzwa
Mate, it's not the hole at the bottom. In...

Mate, it's not the hole at the bottom. In Australia the carb slide has 2 holes near the top to restrict the throttle from going to full revs. Generally it will go to about 5500 and that's it. This is...
Forum: Thumpers 04-21-2013, 03:58 AM
Replies: 6,783
Views: 528,312
Posted By rodmuzwa
Yeah, there are Harley dealers here. Plenty of...

Yeah, there are Harley dealers here. Plenty of them but none open on Sundays. I might give them a try during the week to get a price though! I had a look at the link you sent. All great but none as...
Forum: Thumpers 04-20-2013, 11:02 PM
Replies: 6,783
Views: 528,312
Posted By rodmuzwa
I had a look on ebay. Couldn't find anything. I...

I had a look on ebay. Couldn't find anything. I got a price of $46 from a company in the US for the Kawi slide. I'll check out postage costs first though before committing!
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-20-2013, 10:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,249
Posted By rodmuzwa
Ha ha. Typical. Did you see the pics I posted...

Ha ha. Typical. Did you see the pics I posted from my cousins ride up on Lewis a couple of weeks ago? Looked like a great day but he said it was around 6 degrees!
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-20-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,249
Posted By rodmuzwa
Is today the day we finally get out again? I hope...

Is today the day we finally get out again? I hope so. Weather been dicey this last week. Threatening to rain which isn't good for us fair weather riders!
Forum: Thumpers 04-20-2013, 05:26 AM
Replies: 6,783
Views: 528,312
Posted By rodmuzwa
The only issues I have with the full and drill...

The only issues I have with the full and drill method is I am likely to f#ck it up. My thinking is I'd be more likely to succeed with a US slide. Harley's are very pricey here but I'll get a price...
Forum: Thumpers 04-20-2013, 03:07 AM
Replies: 6,783
Views: 528,312
Posted By rodmuzwa
Yep. Here it is: ...

Yep. Here it is:

http://www.tpimotorcycleparts.com/online-store?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=152&category_id=42
Forum: Thumpers 04-19-2013, 10:26 PM
Replies: 6,783
Views: 528,312
Posted By rodmuzwa
Thanks for the help. I did find one for $46 but...

Thanks for the help. I did find one for $46 but its called the carb diaphragm. Is that the correct part? Sorry but I am a complete dummy when it comes to this stuff!
Forum: Thumpers 04-19-2013, 06:17 PM
Replies: 6,783
Views: 528,312
Posted By rodmuzwa
Does anyone know where I can buy a carb slide for...

Does anyone know where I can buy a carb slide for a 2012 model? I want to get the US version as it doesn't have the holes in the top which restrict the power!
Forum: Ride reports 04-17-2013, 04:02 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 14,246
Posted By rodmuzwa
Count me in Paul, if you come through Western...

Count me in Paul, if you come through Western Australia!
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-16-2013, 04:07 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 44,475
Posted By rodmuzwa
Matt, just be aware that the roads you travel,...

Matt, just be aware that the roads you travel, especially around Glencoe, are favourites with the Scottish Police Driver Training Unit!
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-15-2013, 03:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,249
Posted By rodmuzwa
Not been out much over the last couple of weeks...

Not been out much over the last couple of weeks unfortunately but with a bit of luck Brian and I should get out and about this weekend. The weather has been unusually warm for this time of year but...
Forum: Ride reports 04-15-2013, 01:28 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 14,246
Posted By rodmuzwa
Hey Paul, thoroughly enjoying the blog. Best of...

Hey Paul, thoroughly enjoying the blog. Best of luck to you on your travels. If you need some light reading on the way, look up Sam Manicom's books. He is a fella from Jersey (the Channel Island) who...
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-11-2013, 04:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,249
Posted By rodmuzwa
Just a quick aside and nothing to do with our...

Just a quick aside and nothing to do with our Australian adventures particularly but I am aware that many believe that Australia has the best beaches in the world. It's true that we have some...
Forum: Thumpers 04-09-2013, 03:56 PM
Replies: 6,783
Views: 528,312
Posted By rodmuzwa
Hi all, just a quickie, my new KLR is just about...

Hi all, just a quickie, my new KLR is just about run in and due it's 1k service. I really want to get it de-restricted. Can anyone tell me how to do it or am I better getting the dealer to do it at...
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-02-2013, 02:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,249
Posted By rodmuzwa
I do love Australia! ...

I do love Australia!
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