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Forum: Thumpers 03-21-2013, 10:12 PM
Replies: 8,269
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Posted By benno.h
Haha, well clearly you've never met me Christian!...

Haha, well clearly you've never met me Christian!

Bummer you have to sell your bike mate. I just got off mine - only rode to the shops (hasn't seen dirt in over a year :cry )

I'm still not...
Forum: Thumpers 10-07-2012, 01:11 AM
Replies: 8,269
Views: 889,865
Posted By benno.h
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f305/benno_hew/6...

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f305/benno_hew/6115C994-7245-4884-A2EC-D28F1013EFE7-5305-000003D4679BE3D2.jpg
...
Forum: Thumpers 10-06-2012, 06:06 PM
Replies: 8,269
Views: 889,865
Posted By benno.h
Not sure mate - it stopped working last year when...

Not sure mate - it stopped working last year when I was up your way ;-)

I think it was probably the cable. I have gutted the old one to remove the light bulb holders and warning lights but I'm...
Forum: Thumpers 10-04-2012, 04:04 PM
Replies: 8,269
Views: 889,865
Posted By benno.h
Hm ok I might look into it. What do they look...

Hm ok I might look into it. What do they look like?

I have just cannabilised the stock speedo unit and harvested a few bulb sockets and the indicator/high beam light panel. I might try and figure...
Forum: Thumpers 10-04-2012, 01:27 AM
Replies: 8,269
Views: 889,865
Posted By benno.h
Been trying to make a new dash to mount on my...

Been trying to make a new dash to mount on my Trailtech racelight.

The dash itself is easy, bent a piece of perspex to fit.

The electronics are annoying the shit out of me. I want a high beam...
Forum: Australia 09-13-2012, 02:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,338
Posted By benno.h
As in, it has your blood type on it and may help?...

As in, it has your blood type on it and may help?

Doesn't matter.

In civilian hospitals I don't think it's even possible to order type-specific blood from the blood bank without a valid...
Forum: Australia 09-12-2012, 03:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,338
Posted By benno.h
Blood type is pretty pointless in most cases. ...

Blood type is pretty pointless in most cases.

In the civilian world no one will EVER get a blood transfusion based on what's written on a helmet/dog tag/used condom wrapper.

They will get...
Forum: Australia 09-12-2012, 03:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,838
Posted By benno.h
Love my Macpac bivvy but only if the humidity is...

Love my Macpac bivvy but only if the humidity is low.

Deserts with no trees = bivvy
Rainforest = hammock
Forum: Thumpers 09-09-2012, 05:57 PM
Replies: 8,269
Views: 889,865
Posted By benno.h
Thanks mate, I'd actually love some of those...

Thanks mate, I'd actually love some of those grey/black tank graphics but can't find them anywhere at the moment.
Forum: Thumpers 09-09-2012, 04:42 PM
Replies: 8,269
Views: 889,865
Posted By benno.h
Trailtech racelight with 7" hi/lo conversion and...

Trailtech racelight with 7" hi/lo conversion and Voyager mounted up, not wired yet. Also have new plastics and seat cover - looking much better!
...
Forum: Thumpers 09-06-2012, 03:55 AM
Replies: 8,269
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Posted By benno.h
Shoulda just turned up the stereo :evil My...

Shoulda just turned up the stereo :evil

My TT racelight and Trailtech Voyager showed up yesterday... Boatman/7"/hi/lo conversion in the works.

Unfortunately I won't have time to wire it all up...
Forum: Thumpers 08-30-2012, 03:51 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,489
Posted By benno.h
refer to sig (I love kick start - no flat...

refer to sig

(I love kick start - no flat batteries, it really is easy to start, simple, reliable etc - only occasionally does it get a bit tricky, eg stalled in a really deep rut or precarious...
Forum: Australia 08-30-2012, 01:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,534
Posted By benno.h
While you're riding around the Brissy I'd suggest...

While you're riding around the Brissy I'd suggest riding up and spending a night at Rainbow Beach, then maybe head inland for a couple of nights then head back to Brissy. Nice, easy days without too...
Forum: Thumpers 08-25-2012, 01:49 PM
Replies: 8,269
Views: 889,865
Posted By benno.h
Just post it up here :D I have a USB port on...

Just post it up here :D

I have a USB port on my Aus spec XR600 but adding a battery hasn't occurred to me.
Forum: Thumpers 08-19-2012, 06:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 575
Posted By benno.h
I just checked my old Wossner piston. It...

I just checked my old Wossner piston.

It has:
- an arrow that points forwards on the exhaust side
- serial number etched on the intake side
- trapezoidal, single valve relief with the biggest...
Forum: Thumpers 08-19-2012, 03:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 575
Posted By benno.h
There should be - but it's one large and...

There should be - but it's one large and asymmetrical one instead of four small individual pockets.

I think there was some other marking that indicated the intake side on the Wossner piston I...
Forum: Thumpers 08-16-2012, 04:23 PM
Replies: 8,269
Views: 889,865
Posted By benno.h
Yeah it's bizarre isn't it. No way would I want...

Yeah it's bizarre isn't it. No way would I want my exhaust just under the carb!

Really wish I could find some of those grey decals. All new white plastics are on, cleaned up the tank as best I can...
Forum: Thumpers 08-15-2012, 05:34 PM
Replies: 8,269
Views: 889,865
Posted By benno.h
anyone seen grey tank graphics like these around?...

anyone seen grey tank graphics like these around?

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x50/sneekyfast/XRpics003.jpg
Forum: Thumpers 08-13-2012, 09:25 PM
Replies: 8,269
Views: 889,865
Posted By benno.h
Hey guys, anyone seen grey/black tank graphics...

Hey guys,
anyone seen grey/black tank graphics around?

I just bought some new plastics and the grubby yellowed tank is letting the rest of the bike down. Might look half decent if I could put...
Forum: Vendors 08-08-2012, 02:47 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 63,453
Posted By benno.h
Hi Mark, I purchased one of your original kits...

Hi Mark,
I purchased one of your original kits for my xr600r and it's been great - did a long (3 weeks) and rough trip with multiple falls and no damage to the cooler. I also felt a lot more...
Forum: Thumpers 08-07-2012, 03:52 PM
Replies: 8,269
Views: 889,865
Posted By benno.h
Swan is the damage only on one side of the piston?

Swan is the damage only on one side of the piston?
Forum: Thumpers 08-04-2012, 08:13 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,963
Posted By benno.h
Loving this thread.

Loving this thread.
Forum: Thumpers 08-02-2012, 06:10 PM
Replies: 8,269
Views: 889,865
Posted By benno.h
Yeah I have the odd electrical issue. I've been...

Yeah I have the odd electrical issue. I've been eyeing off a second hand, complete harness off ebay and thinking of rebuilding it.
Forum: Thumpers 08-01-2012, 05:33 PM
Replies: 8,269
Views: 889,865
Posted By benno.h
Christian, bummed you're still having so many...

Christian, bummed you're still having so many issues mate! Hope you get it sorted soon.
Forum: Thumpers 07-31-2012, 04:21 PM
Replies: 8,269
Views: 889,865
Posted By benno.h
Nah, piece of cake - about 5 minutes with the...

Nah, piece of cake - about 5 minutes with the dremel and some metal epoxy. The end that inserts into the airbox boot is a tiny bit too big though - I ground that down with the dremel as well but it...
Forum: Thumpers 07-31-2012, 02:34 PM
Replies: 8,269
Views: 889,865
Posted By benno.h
I run an FCR MX from a CRF450. I have an...

I run an FCR MX from a CRF450.

I have an adaptor from Noss Machine to make it work.
Forum: Thumpers 07-31-2012, 02:10 PM
Replies: 8,269
Views: 889,865
Posted By benno.h
Dino it's the Coyote mate. It was brilliant -...

Dino it's the Coyote mate. It was brilliant - copped an absolute flogging and came back for more. Even had to skull drag the bike on it's side on several occasions with no discernible damage.

We...
Forum: Thumpers 07-30-2012, 09:02 PM
Replies: 8,269
Views: 889,865
Posted By benno.h
Hey kids, Well it's been a long time since...

Hey kids,
Well it's been a long time since I've posted in here. Last year me and a mate rode from Cairns to Cape York, me on the old XR and my mate on a DRZ400. 3000 kms round trip and it was...
Forum: Australia 09-03-2011, 09:52 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 29,545
Posted By benno.h
here's my pics. ...

here's my pics.

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150272361016232.328129.635826231&l=66fe63eb42&type=1


Vid and ride report to come...
Forum: Thumpers 09-01-2011, 11:47 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 28,944
Posted By benno.h
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.101502723...

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150272361016232.328129.635826231&l=66fe63eb42&type=1


Hope this works.

Awesome trip! The old girl went well. I did get her a bit wet, but with a bit...
Forum: Thumpers 08-04-2011, 05:40 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 28,944
Posted By benno.h
http://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=34fc4e37848...

http://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=34fc4e37848324b53

New link! Old one doesn't work apparently. Creb track was fukn gnarly!

In cooktown now getting fuel. Peace!
Forum: Australia 08-04-2011, 05:38 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 29,545
Posted By benno.h
Bern that sucks mate but you'll live another day!...

Bern that sucks mate but you'll live another day!

We're in cooktown headed for lakefield np tonight.

Here's a better link to my spot:
http://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=34fc4e37848324b53
Forum: Australia 07-30-2011, 04:30 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 29,545
Posted By benno.h
Good luck tomorrow guys, ride safe! Isaw and...

Good luck tomorrow guys, ride safe!

Isaw and I are hitting the road tomorrow am for Cairns. We might catch up with you guys at the tip or thereabouts?!

A few last minute packing jobs, one more...
Forum: Thumpers 07-30-2011, 04:25 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 28,944
Posted By benno.h
Well that would explain why then. Last...

Well that would explain why then.



Last minute preparations going on, one more shift at work and then we're off!

Here's a link to my Spot Tracker for anyone playing from home:

<h2><a...
Forum: Thumpers 07-28-2011, 05:06 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 28,944
Posted By benno.h
Christian, thanks mate, oil flow was the first...

Christian, thanks mate, oil flow was the first thing I checked after replacing the filter :wink:

I'm just running 7/8 Carmichael bend pro tapers. Feel nice, but I haven't spent much time on them...
Forum: Thumpers 07-28-2011, 04:35 AM
Replies: 307
Views: 28,944
Posted By benno.h
Mate I look forward to seeing it! You should do...

Mate I look forward to seeing it! You should do something stupid, like ride it to London via Mongolia or something. That would be sweet!
Forum: Thumpers 07-28-2011, 03:15 AM
Replies: 307
Views: 28,944
Posted By benno.h
Well kids, on monday I'm finally putting this...

Well kids, on monday I'm finally putting this bike through what I bought it for - Cape York (the northernmost point on the Australian continent for those of you from o/s). We're leaving from Cairns...
Forum: Australia 07-03-2011, 01:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,675
Posted By benno.h
I get the 'missed delivery' card all the time....

I get the 'missed delivery' card all the time. Shits me.

The worst though, was some fuckwit postie delivering a parcel TO MY RECYCLING BIN with no indication that it was there. I only happened to...
Forum: Australia 06-30-2011, 02:17 AM
Replies: 430
Views: 22,688
Posted By benno.h
None of that is actually PS guys - I don't know...

None of that is actually PS guys - I don't know how to use it. You can do it by panning along with the rider or zooming out to track the rider (plus using some flashes to help freeze the action).
Forum: Australia 06-29-2011, 02:30 AM
Replies: 430
Views: 22,688
Posted By benno.h
1. Get closer. ...

1. Get closer.
http://ih0.redbubble.net/work.245418.12.flat,550x550,075,f.move.jpg

With a cheapo camera you're better off getting closer and using the widest angle zoom setting.


2.Try rule...
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