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Forum: Equipment 05-18-2013, 12:50 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 17,508
Posted By Mike.C
Hey Crafty, I don't see any mounting holes...

Hey Crafty,

I don't see any mounting holes in the pics of the epoxy encased protos, do you have a some mounting holes in the wind?

I suspect it's a cart and horse question but are you...
Forum: Parallel Universe 03-23-2013, 03:23 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 11,276
Posted By Mike.C
Bummer, we would be in for two if we could come...

Bummer, we would be in for two if we could come up with a way of bodgy fitting it with our pannier mountings (Jesse and Hepco) that use the obscured front mounting bolts, but from the pics it looks...
Forum: Parallel Universe 03-15-2013, 02:39 PM
Replies: 432
Views: 10,892
Posted By Mike.C
Holy mackerel mate, your van is bigger than our...

Holy mackerel mate, your van is bigger than our house :lol3
Forum: Parallel Universe 02-12-2013, 04:05 AM
Replies: 432
Views: 10,892
Posted By Mike.C
The other thing I learned was that while the AT...

The other thing I learned was that while the AT is a great tool, it's not as good as an experienced operator with a dyno.

After spending a lot of time tweaking the maps with the AT, I then put the...
Forum: Parallel Universe 02-10-2013, 08:07 PM
Replies: 432
Views: 10,892
Posted By Mike.C
Yep that's the big advantage of the AT, at no...

Yep that's the big advantage of the AT, at no cost in dyno time you can generate as many maps as you wish.

BUT, and IMHO it's a big but, unless they have redesigned the PCV since we installed ours...
Forum: Australia 01-17-2013, 01:12 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 17,861
Posted By Mike.C
You are way above me, the limit of my...

You are way above me, the limit of my electrickery ability is just a kit from Jaycar..

Is there not a possibility of RF interferance from the switch?

Maybe this would work?...
Forum: Parallel Universe 01-16-2013, 10:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,273
Posted By Mike.C
I have have had a PCV with Autotune on my Guzzi...

I have have had a PCV with Autotune on my Guzzi for years.

Actually everyone is right, just not putting the whole picture on the wall :1drink

The key here is "corrects it". Corrects it to...
Forum: Australia 01-16-2013, 12:46 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 17,861
Posted By Mike.C
No unfortunately there is no way it would fit in...

No unfortunately there is no way it would fit in a space the size of a battery with the design I have. The heat sink will probably be able to be smaller but my plan is to encapsulate the whole lot in...
Forum: Equipment 01-14-2013, 12:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,672
Posted By Mike.C
We have used Rain Off gloves for many years with...

We have used Rain Off gloves for many years with excellent success.

http://www.rain-off.com/
Forum: Parallel Universe 01-05-2013, 10:52 PM
Replies: 403
Views: 118,393
Posted By Mike.C
Sure, no worries. The braces were an...

Sure, no worries.

The braces were an addition after last years trip to NZ where we spent quite a bit of time on corrugated roads and the whole dash almost shook itself to pieces. The supports...
Forum: OZ Vendors 01-05-2013, 01:48 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 12,124
Posted By Mike.C
Like a bought one - Circa $14,000 and counting....

Like a bought one - Circa $14,000 and counting. Six more months of rehab and physio at about $120 per week makes for an expensive trip.

Good news is that the medicos are all saying that for 5...
Forum: Parallel Universe 01-05-2013, 01:13 AM
Replies: 403
Views: 118,393
Posted By Mike.C
I have also had a request for some info on how I...

I have also had a request for some info on how I mounted the Zumo in the centre of the Deseirto III.

Well actually it's easy. I used the Touratech mount that goes onto the four handlebar mount...
Forum: Parallel Universe 01-05-2013, 12:49 AM
Replies: 403
Views: 118,393
Posted By Mike.C
Dash Upgrade for the Desierto III

Sorry for the long delay in getting the pics up, there was a small problem with a crash and a smashed up ankle.

The dash upgrade for the desierto has proven to be a fantastic upgrade. I had them...
Forum: Australia 01-05-2013, 12:32 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 17,861
Posted By Mike.C
So here is where its at... sorry to say Griffo...

So here is where its at... sorry to say Griffo there has been no progress from when I made the prototypes back in 2011 but others might get some inspiration.

See here:...
Forum: OZ Vendors 01-05-2013, 12:01 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 12,124
Posted By Mike.C
Mount Install F798GS

Pics are good, so here are some of the mount on my bike which has just gotten back from the 2012 APC. Five months to return from the rally must be a record.

The mount performed flawlessly, it was...
Forum: Australia 12-23-2012, 01:00 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 17,861
Posted By Mike.C
Keep ya shirt on, it's Christmas. I'll post an...

Keep ya shirt on, it's Christmas. I'll post an explanation when I have the time.
Forum: Parallel Universe 12-10-2012, 12:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,699
Posted By Mike.C
Maybe not, I have installed the BRP guide and...

Maybe not, I have installed the BRP guide and still have to listen to Sir Slap a Lot making his presence known. FWIW with standard sprockets and chain it never happened, installed Supersprox and he...
Forum: Parallel Universe 12-08-2012, 08:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 526
Posted By Mike.C
Yep, bloody brilliant bit of kit. We have a...

Yep, bloody brilliant bit of kit.

We have a 16 and a 20 cell OEM replacement type in our F798's and they are without doubt a set and forget item.

The 20 cell is overkill, but we wanted one bike...
Forum: Parallel Universe 10-06-2012, 03:28 PM
Replies: 6,645
Views: 2,001,969
Posted By Mike.C
Bluhduh F798GS - APC Rally 2012

Ready to go. 2-3 weeks planned, some pub stays, some camping. All the camping gear is in LHS pannier, tools cloths and personal stuff in RHS pannier, top box mostly empty but has billy boiling gear...
Forum: Parallel Universe 10-03-2012, 01:54 AM
Replies: 403
Views: 118,393
Posted By Mike.C
TT must know about the shield adjustment problem...

TT must know about the shield adjustment problem as our DIII's came with a nylock nut and a small laser cut spanner with a bottle opener on the other end as well as the plastic nuts. The instructions...
Forum: Australia 09-29-2012, 12:38 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 10,112
Posted By Mike.C
2 please, as I lost mine somewhere on the APC...

2 please, as I lost mine somewhere on the APC just after Charleville
Forum: Australia 09-15-2012, 01:01 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,049
Posted By Mike.C
My 02 worth after recent experience with ankle...

My 02 worth after recent experience with ankle injury.

Don't let the fact that you have a pair of boots on that look like safety boots lull you into a sense of security that they will prevent any...
Forum: Australia 08-02-2012, 12:05 PM
Replies: 1,495
Views: 144,384
Posted By Mike.C
I am a DNF. Crashed and broke both bones in my...

I am a DNF. Crashed and broke both bones in my right leg just after the turn off in Bulloo Downs. RFDS to Toowoomba then ambo to BNE today for surgery. Not sure how the bike will follow me but that's...
Forum: Australia 08-01-2012, 12:36 AM
Replies: 1,495
Views: 144,384
Posted By Mike.C
MM just pulled into Thargo, bike is fine but he's...

MM just pulled into Thargo, bike is fine but he's still limping. A beer and dinner will be welcome by the look of him.

I have posted pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/57523448@N08/
Forum: Australia 07-29-2012, 02:41 PM
Replies: 1,495
Views: 144,384
Posted By Mike.C
A vid

A vid from yesterday outside Tenterfield - sorry about the orientation not used the camera before.

https://vimeo.com/46566743
Forum: Australia 07-23-2012, 02:08 PM
Replies: 1,495
Views: 144,384
Posted By Mike.C
Just tell me to get out of the way when you come...

Just tell me to get out of the way when you come up behind..
Forum: Australia 07-20-2012, 11:38 PM
Replies: 1,495
Views: 144,384
Posted By Mike.C
I just want to hear about other people and their...

I just want to hear about other people and their rally prep and this is the only place it seems this can now be, I have picked up a heap of tips from just listening in here. Then I want to just go...
Forum: Australia 07-15-2012, 11:30 PM
Replies: 1,495
Views: 144,384
Posted By Mike.C
Setting up my Zumo over the weekend, and checking...

Setting up my Zumo over the weekend, and checking that all is up to date and tickety boo discovered that last week Garmin posted an update to the Zumo 550 software to V5, it addresses a problem with...
Forum: Australia 07-13-2012, 09:36 PM
Replies: 1,495
Views: 144,384
Posted By Mike.C
I just laoded both onto my Zumo 550, sometimes...

I just laoded both onto my Zumo 550, sometimes one or the other has better detail or shows a track whearas the other doesn't. I also have Garmin TOPO for the same reason.

All three are loaded onto...
Forum: Vendors 07-09-2012, 04:02 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 41,341
Posted By Mike.C
We got two of the new USB sockets, but space...

We got two of the new USB sockets, but space behind the mounting surface was a little limited so a mate of mine made a very neat little extender, and now it only needs about 30mm of clearance behind...
Forum: Australia 06-30-2012, 01:42 AM
Replies: 1,495
Views: 144,384
Posted By Mike.C
G'Day nry, I bought a liquid containment...

G'Day nry,

I bought a liquid containment bladder for the APC but have decided to mount a rotopax instead.

Going cheap if you want it - lets say $100 deliverd (it cost me $160 + delivery IIRC)
Forum: Parallel Universe 06-28-2012, 11:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,429
Posted By Mike.C
I have a kit from Future Vision HID installed in...

I have a kit from Future Vision HID installed in both our F658's - works perfectly.

Bruno is an inmate and has a thread in vendors with an ADV discount.

Great service and the product has never...
Forum: Australia 06-25-2012, 04:12 PM
Replies: 1,495
Views: 144,384
Posted By Mike.C
Top of their game?????????? Pick lilnes let...

Top of their game??????????
Pick lilnes let tyres down push, pull and carry a 300kg monster ?????????

A Relaxed Atmosphere ??????????

Can I do a nervous wee now!
Forum: Australia 06-20-2012, 02:53 AM
Replies: 1,495
Views: 144,384
Posted By Mike.C
Yep each to their own, the electronics list is a...

Yep each to their own, the electronics list is a bit OTT and today I have decided not to carry the spare tubes or tyre irons saving nearly 3Kg, I am running tubeless so why not take advantage of...
Forum: Australia 06-19-2012, 05:55 AM
Replies: 1,495
Views: 144,384
Posted By Mike.C
list and weight of gear

Just weighed it all out as close as possible - circa 47kg!

I realise that there are some items that would not be on everyones gear list, but it's not a race, it's a ride through the landscape, so...
Forum: Parallel Universe 06-05-2012, 02:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,551
Posted By Mike.C
I wonder if it will work with a LIpo4 battery...

I wonder if it will work with a LIpo4 battery like Anti Gravity... They didn't answer when I emailed them to ask.
Forum: Australia 06-01-2012, 04:13 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 9,065
Posted By Mike.C
Actually I think it's a good deal. Cruz, I...

Actually I think it's a good deal.

Cruz, I don't think they are, it's not listed on their internal stock system.
Forum: Australia 05-31-2012, 04:33 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 9,065
Posted By Mike.C
That's amazing given that they are about $535 ...

That's amazing given that they are about $535 for solid colours and $635 for pattern colours in the USA.
Forum: Australia 05-30-2012, 10:45 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 9,065
Posted By Mike.C
If you don't mind me asking, how much are you...

If you don't mind me asking, how much are you blokes being charged for them?

I have been too scared to ask how much they are going to sting me when I pick em up on Staurday.
Forum: Australia 05-28-2012, 09:20 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 9,065
Posted By Mike.C
yep, got a call from Bayside Yamaha that ours are...

yep, got a call from Bayside Yamaha that ours are in as well. Pick em up Saturday.
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