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Forum: Australia 03-11-2013, 10:03 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 5,289
Posted By wozzamatta
Metro Honda at Ringwood is bellyup also, they...

Metro Honda at Ringwood is bellyup also, they were owned by Jeffrey Honda and rumour has it they were the reason Jeffrey Honda went broke.

Metro were a hopeless dealer, several times I went there...
Forum: Australia 02-09-2013, 12:55 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,774
Posted By wozzamatta
The guys that amaze me are the ones that drop...

The guys that amaze me are the ones that drop their helmet onto the sharp edge of the mirrors effectively destroying the shock absorbent qualities of the poly styrene liner over time.

And yes if a...
Forum: Australia 02-08-2013, 06:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,501
Posted By wozzamatta
Should be a good trip :D Just keep in mind...

Should be a good trip :D

Just keep in mind that a few years ago it snowed (briefly) on Ayers Rock in August. While the days are cool the nights can be down to 0C - but I've been there in late...
Forum: Australia 02-08-2013, 01:53 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,550
Posted By wozzamatta
Perhaps you might like to keep this in mind the...

Perhaps you might like to keep this in mind the next time you overtake another vehicle 5 kms over the speed limit, perhaps you are being filmed and the evidence handed over to police.

Let he who...
Forum: Australia 02-06-2013, 12:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 368
Posted By wozzamatta
Thanks JayBo1, looks like not many people buy...

Thanks JayBo1, looks like not many people buy through package forwarding companies in Europe.

Might try searching the US sites to see if they have any European offices as you suggest
Forum: Australia 02-05-2013, 02:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 368
Posted By wozzamatta
Buying from the EU

I know there are lots of companies that act as a middle man when buying from the US to circumvent some companies US sales only policy.

But I don't seem to be able to find the equivalent in Europe....
Forum: Australia 02-04-2013, 07:16 PM
Replies: 1,421
Views: 151,663
Posted By wozzamatta
Nice racks :clap Would you mind telling me...

Nice racks :clap

Would you mind telling me who made them.
Forum: Australia 01-11-2013, 05:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,306
Posted By wozzamatta
QBE are the same as all the others, cheap...

QBE are the same as all the others, cheap initially then after a year or two up go the premiums.

Last year I dumped QBE after the premium over 3 years went from $500-ish, to $630-ish to $750 !!!!...
Forum: Australia 01-07-2013, 07:27 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,013
Posted By wozzamatta
The sad part is that these aren't the only roads...

The sad part is that these aren't the only roads around Vic that have had their speed limits lowered from 100 kph to 80 kph and in some cases 60 kph.

There are quite a few roads that have long...
Forum: Australia 12-20-2012, 01:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 558
Posted By wozzamatta
Darien Gap :evil

Darien Gap :evil
Forum: Australia 12-20-2012, 01:00 AM
Replies: 3,825
Views: 494,149
Posted By wozzamatta
I like following this thread but something I fail...

I like following this thread but something I fail to understand is all the nostalgia for the 60's, 70's and 80's bikes.

I started riding in the 60's and rode all those 70's and 80's bikes (new)...
Forum: Australia 12-07-2012, 01:12 AM
Replies: 3,825
Views: 494,149
Posted By wozzamatta
Must be a bloody small bike :rofl

Must be a bloody small bike :rofl
Forum: Australia 10-07-2012, 03:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 902
Posted By wozzamatta
Don't bother planning to ride at night, been a...

Don't bother planning to ride at night, been a lot of bike roo strikes lately.
Forum: Australia 09-21-2012, 04:16 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,014
Posted By wozzamatta
Seems to me that if I am forced to wear...

Seems to me that if I am forced to wear prescribed protective clothing and I am injured in an accident then I would have grounds to sue - namely that I was stopped from wearing better protective...
Forum: Australia 09-06-2012, 08:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 722
Posted By wozzamatta
:D When I was in the Navy :freaky it used to...

:D When I was in the Navy :freaky it used to known as CDF (common dog f*ck) :evil
Forum: Australia 08-29-2012, 09:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,317
Posted By wozzamatta
I reckon these things are the go...

I reckon these things are the go http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raspberry_Pi

Raspberry Pi, a $50 computer that will run Linux, been a lot of info in PC mags lately.
Forum: Australia 08-29-2012, 03:18 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,317
Posted By wozzamatta
I've also got a Scangauge in a Mitsubishi, cheap...

I've also got a Scangauge in a Mitsubishi, cheap for what it does.

Trouble is the OBDII (onboard diagnostics 2) port is different, I've just installed a Healtech gear indicator which plugs into...
Forum: Australia 08-06-2012, 02:48 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,434
Posted By wozzamatta
Ahem, that normally costs people a bar shout -...

Ahem, that normally costs people a bar shout - its FarRiders
Forum: Australia 08-02-2012, 03:01 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,434
Posted By wozzamatta
Geez you blokes travel light :eek1 , all that...

Geez you blokes travel light :eek1 , all that for 4 days :eek2
Forum: Australia 06-27-2012, 01:56 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,981
Posted By wozzamatta
Spot 1 batteries last for ages depending on use,...

Spot 1 batteries last for ages depending on use, mine are still OK after several years.

Spot 2 battery life can be measured in days depending on use.

So, as you can see, it depends on what...
Forum: Australia 05-11-2012, 01:46 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,843
Posted By wozzamatta
Was looking at the Integra scooter today at the...

Was looking at the Integra scooter today at the local Honda dealer, couldn't get too close some old dick was sitting on it surrounded by salespeople.

Looked bigger than I expected, big for a...
Forum: Australia 05-09-2012, 04:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 704
Posted By wozzamatta
This link is SPOT ON :clap :clap and corresponds...

This link is SPOT ON :clap :clap and corresponds to this link .....

http://www.peterverdone.com/archive/lowspeed.htm

My forks come standard with Ohlins Road & Track 43 oil, looking at the table...
Forum: Australia 05-08-2012, 11:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 417
Posted By wozzamatta
Excellent, thanks heaps for the prompt replies,...

Excellent, thanks heaps for the prompt replies, the Federal PPSR site looks to be the way to go :clap
Forum: Australia 05-08-2012, 08:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 417
Posted By wozzamatta
Buying privately in ACT

I've been looking at buying a bike privately from a guy in the ACT, price is right (cheap actually) and all contact seems honest and straight forward.

But I need to satisfy myself that the bike...
Forum: Australia 03-30-2012, 06:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,119
Posted By wozzamatta
You guys never get it, this isn't a dirt bike -...

You guys never get it, this isn't a dirt bike - its a tarred road touring bike that can be ridden on the odd bit of dirt road that connects 2 pieces of tar.

These bikes are bought by guys that...
Forum: Australia 03-27-2012, 07:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 559
Posted By wozzamatta
The 76CSX...

The 76CSX https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=351&ra=true has a TFT display but its hard to say if it has a protective coating.

This link has an unusual treatment for TFT scratches...
Forum: Australia 03-19-2012, 06:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 415
Posted By wozzamatta
A few years back when I had my bike insured with...

A few years back when I had my bike insured with QBE, I purchased a Shadow Trailer and when I queried QBE about trailer insurance they just added an endorsement to my normal bike insurance at no...
Forum: Australia 03-14-2012, 08:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,099
Posted By wozzamatta
That's why I removed my post :D

That's why I removed my post :D
Forum: Australia 03-06-2012, 12:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,037
Posted By wozzamatta
:rofl :rofl :rofl

:rofl :rofl :rofl
Forum: Australia 03-06-2012, 12:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,426
Posted By wozzamatta
This won't help you much but if you had bought a...

This won't help you much but if you had bought a SPOT 1 you wouldn't have that problem.

My SPOT 1 AA lithium batteries are still the original batteries that came with the device several years ago...
Forum: Australia 03-03-2012, 06:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,711
Posted By wozzamatta
And (due in May) the Honda Crosstourer with...

And (due in May) the Honda Crosstourer with spoked wheels and shaft drive http://motorcycles.honda.com.au/Latest_News/20120209/Hondas_Adventure_Seeking_Crosstourer_Is_Coming

Then of course there...
Forum: Australia 02-25-2012, 06:59 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,445
Posted By wozzamatta
Agree with the Dri Rider comments, definitely for...

Agree with the Dri Rider comments, definitely for the bottom end of the market and off my buying list.
My current winter gear is Rivet, nothing spectacular, relatively cheap, works very well and...
Forum: Australia 02-25-2012, 12:24 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,445
Posted By wozzamatta
Yep, I've had a Vortex for about 12 months, not...

Yep, I've had a Vortex for about 12 months, not bad, bit expensive, probably won't buy another one, my use is road touring.

Armour for the elbows and shoulders is good but back armour is way too...
Forum: Australia 01-27-2012, 06:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 828
Posted By wozzamatta
Same on Redbook ...

Same on Redbook

http://www.redbook.com.au/bikes/research/results?sort=default&N=2951+2995%204294837006%204294230340&Range=Price:Min,Max&vertical=Bike&silo=Spec&eapi=2
Forum: Australia 12-26-2011, 12:56 AM
Replies: 3,825
Views: 494,149
Posted By wozzamatta
Its not a good shot of her but man this woman...

Its not a good shot of her but man this woman rings my bells :clap just love redheads
Forum: Australia 12-20-2011, 07:33 PM
Replies: 1,421
Views: 151,663
Posted By wozzamatta
Interesting article in latest issue of British...

Interesting article in latest issue of British bike mag "Bike", actually its a Nov issue but because of usual time delay its the latest issue in the newsagents. Its only a 3 page article starting on...
Forum: Australia 11-26-2011, 12:17 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 7,693
Posted By wozzamatta
Personally I would be more worried about spiders...

Personally I would be more worried about spiders than snakes.

The size and nastiness of some spiders I've seen crawling over the clear mesh of the inner tent is enough to deter me from sleeping on...
Forum: GPS Tracks - Oz and Kiwi Land 11-19-2011, 06:45 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,509
Posted By wozzamatta
Not real sure about this beasty, initially looks...

Not real sure about this beasty, initially looks great but ...

As an 80 channel UHF its a bit expensive, as an altimeter it's bloody expensive, as a GPS it seems that it comes with a World Map...
Forum: Australia 11-19-2011, 01:13 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,630
Posted By wozzamatta
Its interesting the comments that say the towbar...

Its interesting the comments that say the towbar MUST have an ADR sticker.

I've searched high and low for years and been unable to find anything about a motorcycle towbar remotely resembling an...
Forum: Australia 11-14-2011, 06:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,576
Posted By wozzamatta
Yes agree with your comments. I used to ride...

Yes agree with your comments.

I used to ride with a long time touring club that had slowly morphed into a sports bike club, they had a saying, "if you aren't crashing, then you aren't riding to...
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