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Forum: Australia 05-23-2013, 09:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 441
Posted By OldDog
pzs and Andrew are right, restoring one is a...

pzs and Andrew are right, restoring one is a right pain, the parts are so hard to find (althouugh there is a bloke on ebay selling a complete suspension for one at the moment:lol3:spam

There is a...
Forum: Australia 05-23-2013, 03:43 PM
Replies: 2,126
Views: 406,264
Posted By OldDog
Throw him back! We have enough bad drivers as it...

Throw him back! We have enough bad drivers as it is
Forum: Orange Crush 05-21-2013, 01:07 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,484
Posted By OldDog
Well well well, I heard a rumour last night that...

Well well well, I heard a rumour last night that you'd picked up one of these beasts Danny! Great info and pics mate:lurk
Forum: Australia 05-20-2013, 05:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 482
Posted By OldDog
........just a casual observation here, but does...

........just a casual observation here, but does anyone else notice how much stuff KLEaner knows about "dodgey" things?:ear


As I say, just an observation
Forum: Australia 05-12-2013, 05:15 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 14,193
Posted By OldDog
Well I'm back home in sunny Mudgee, got in around...

Well I'm back home in sunny Mudgee, got in around 5.30 and had a little nanna nap:D Was planning to head back to Pezz's place but decided I better get home instead.
Had a great time just getting to...
Forum: Australia 05-12-2013, 05:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,603
Posted By OldDog
Sorry to hear Rob, hopr you heal fast!...

Sorry to hear Rob, hopr you heal fast! Unfortunately a few of us have learnt this lesson the hard way! Use Andy's or Steel Ponies on the trail, hard boxes are for when yer on the rod.

Good luck!
Forum: Australia 05-09-2013, 02:45 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,129
Posted By OldDog
I thought this was a hamonizer.... ...

I thought this was a hamonizer....

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qhixHIL-Wwo/UGSJ85iqEAI/AAAAAAAAAII/x-TPMr6kw3Q/s1600/p_w_c2_colt_peacemaker_NEW_lod1_1.png...
Forum: Australia 05-09-2013, 03:45 AM
Replies: 627
Views: 65,127
Posted By OldDog
I can only echo everyone elses sentiments, thanks...

I can only echo everyone elses sentiments, thanks for postin that up Phil

Ride on Bill
Forum: Beasts 05-08-2013, 03:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 880
Posted By OldDog
Hey Kawi, Yeah thats good advice alright. I got...

Hey Kawi, Yeah thats good advice alright. I got to reading my Racetech book and they specify a bigger air gap for the same reasons so will give it a shot and see.

The oil that came out was a bit...
Forum: Beasts 05-06-2013, 07:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 880
Posted By OldDog
Pulled the forks again last night and replaced...

Pulled the forks again last night and replaced the oil with 5 weight. Makes a bit of a difference alright. Next plan will be to fit even lighter oil at some stage, I'm now down to under an hour to...
Forum: Beasts 05-05-2013, 07:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 880
Posted By OldDog
Well I'll tell ya......heavier oil and more of it...

Well I'll tell ya......heavier oil and more of it was a mistake. The bike handled better but it made the front end bounce worse - more pronounced. So I reduced the oil back to standard height and the...
Forum: Australia 05-04-2013, 10:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 576
Posted By OldDog
The things that end up in my driveway

That there is a 1949 Series C Vincent. This bike is a daily rider and the owner frequently rides it to Brisbane, 1000km days are a regular thing too. You can see things like Mikuni carbs etc that...
Forum: Beasts 05-04-2013, 03:56 PM
Replies: 17,189
Views: 2,766,203
Posted By OldDog
Got a question Guys, I've just been fiddling with...

Got a question Guys, I've just been fiddling with forks and noticed the steering stem bolt was loose, I've seen that mentioned here before. Anyway I decided, while the forks were out I'd strip this...
Forum: Beasts 05-03-2013, 11:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 880
Posted By OldDog
Dunno what I was so worried about, these forks...

Dunno what I was so worried about, these forks are dead easy to pull apart. I had them apart in less than an hour with the usual shed tools. As FB states above, the tension on the springs is very...
Forum: Beasts 05-03-2013, 12:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 880
Posted By OldDog
Thanks Yoss, mate that sure sounds easy! I'll...

Thanks Yoss, mate that sure sounds easy! I'll give it a shot tomorrow and report the results

Cheers

Bill
Forum: Beasts 05-02-2013, 03:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 880
Posted By OldDog
How do I fit new fork springs to a Tiger 800XC?

Howdy All, Quick question for the guru's out there. I see they are selling Hyperpro fork springs on ebay, and I reckon my bike could do with heavier front springs.

Do I need special tools? How...
Forum: Australia 04-29-2013, 02:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,018
Posted By OldDog
Mmmm its a cracker too, thanks Baz!

Mmmm its a cracker too, thanks Baz!
Forum: Australia 04-27-2013, 10:04 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 2,733,405
Posted By OldDog
OD's shed cleanout Part 4 - More random crap!

IT490 suspension. This includes 1 set of drum brake forks, 1 set of disk brake forks, 1 drum and 1 disk front wheels, both need new rims. Triple clamps, bars and hardware included. Rear swing arm...
Forum: Australia 04-27-2013, 09:49 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 2,733,405
Posted By OldDog
OD's shed clean out Part 3 - random crap

2005 centennial model Triumph Daytona 955 motor. As you can see it comes with the throttle bodies and the other jewelery like starter motor, injectors etc. Has a spun bearing on the exhaust camshaft...
Forum: Australia 04-24-2013, 08:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,018
Posted By OldDog
You bloody better! I'm off to Sydney this weekend...

You bloody better! I'm off to Sydney this weekend but would have loved to head over and have a look. If I can make a request Baz....get lots of pics of Norton's!

Cheers

Bill
Forum: Australia 04-24-2013, 02:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,315
Posted By OldDog
Very good turn out at the Mudgee dawn service...

Very good turn out at the Mudgee dawn service this morning. Considering it was the first frost of the winter and colder than a mother-in-laws kiss, it was good to see the community showing this sort...
Forum: Australia 04-18-2013, 04:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 804
Posted By OldDog
Sounds good, pity I won't be able to make it,...

Sounds good, pity I won't be able to make it, however if you're in the Mudgee area feel free to drop in, Wolfie has me mobile number.

Cheers

OD
Forum: Australia 04-16-2013, 04:30 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,577
Posted By OldDog
Well thats a relief, imagine if it was a genuine...

Well thats a relief, imagine if it was a genuine pommy "Lucas" relay! They didn't call old Joe Lucas "The Prince of Darkness" for nothing:D
Meanwhile heres a gratuitous Pommy bike pic taken in the...
Forum: Australia 04-16-2013, 04:17 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 14,193
Posted By OldDog
Snow? Theres snow?? Man I hate snow, guess I'll...

Snow? Theres snow?? Man I hate snow, guess I'll have to drink Rum then!

So Perry, are you ready to rumble mate? I'm thinking Friday we head for Temora, make it an early day and go down the museum...
Forum: Australia 04-16-2013, 04:08 AM
Replies: 348
Views: 19,109
Posted By OldDog
Hmmm...ya know Cam, I have a spare Norton frame...

Hmmm...ya know Cam, I have a spare Norton frame and motor sitting in the shed :huh
Forum: Australia 04-15-2013, 01:51 AM
Replies: 697
Views: 60,688
Posted By OldDog
Ummm...so why have the beaks been removed?....On...

Ummm...so why have the beaks been removed?....On the bikes that is....

Is this some sort of "stealth" performance mod I havn't heard about?
Forum: Australia 04-09-2013, 04:29 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 8,191
Posted By OldDog
I reckon we all should get together for a ride /...

I reckon we all should get together for a ride / overnighter before the winter sets in. Theres plenty of interesting spots about and now that I have the XR going nicely I'll toast all you flash...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 04-08-2013, 01:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,473
Posted By OldDog
Hmmm bad news, the XR600 motor doesn't fil the...

Hmmm bad news, the XR600 motor doesn't fil the gap in the frame, looks all wrong like a unit Triumph motor in a featherbed frame:hide .....but good news, I have a spare Triumph 955 Daytona motor...
Forum: Australia 04-08-2013, 01:42 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 14,193
Posted By OldDog
Well I dunno so much about the "prancing" Pezz,...

Well I dunno so much about the "prancing" Pezz, it was just that one fluffy duck the other day ya know:huh
But yeah can't wait to get on the road for this one! Just had a look and a short cut via...
Forum: Australia 04-06-2013, 11:26 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 19,109
Posted By OldDog
Bloody hell Garaham the fun just never ends with...

Bloody hell Garaham the fun just never ends with that bike mate. Have you considered painting it the same colours as the Titanic for next year? Might have better luck........
Forum: Australia 04-04-2013, 01:29 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,335
Posted By OldDog
Byrock used to have juice but no more. However...

Byrock used to have juice but no more. However they do have a very nice pub. I'm sure if you were pleasant enough they might get you enough juice to limp the 50kms south down to Coolabah or 80kms...
Forum: Australia 04-04-2013, 01:13 AM
Replies: 348
Views: 19,109
Posted By OldDog
Heres a few pics ...

Heres a few pics

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e291/Olddog750/P1010596_zps31e02e9a.jpg
Crossing the Macquarie marshes near Sandy Camp
...
Forum: Australia 04-02-2013, 03:30 AM
Replies: 348
Views: 19,109
Posted By OldDog
:rofl:rofl:rofl ya bastards! Actually now I...

:rofl:rofl:rofl ya bastards!

Actually now I know why Julie was cracking up so much, I kept calling that thing a "split". I don't care what you guys say though they're bloody tastey. I'm going to...
Forum: Australia 04-01-2013, 11:22 PM
Replies: 458
Views: 38,210
Posted By OldDog
Not sure what to make of all this arty farty...

Not sure what to make of all this arty farty stuff Phil:huh Entertaining I'll grant you but concerning nonetheless.
Forum: Australia 04-01-2013, 03:08 AM
Replies: 348
Views: 19,109
Posted By OldDog
Great to hear you guys got back ok Joe. Can only...

Great to hear you guys got back ok Joe. Can only imagine what you're going to end up with if you "get serious" with that beast:eek1
Forum: Australia 03-31-2013, 10:15 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 19,109
Posted By OldDog
There and back again

Well I'm back in Mudgee, made it the whole way on the mighty XR! It's using a bit of oil which i suspect is guides, and I melted the back knobby but otherwise its sweet. Cameron (CJ) came along for...
Forum: Australia 03-27-2013, 04:21 AM
Replies: 348
Views: 19,109
Posted By OldDog
Evenin all, Well we've had a bit of a roll up...

Evenin all, Well we've had a bit of a roll up here tonight and che OD. The beers all gone, we're starting on the Bundy now. Cam and family will be arriving late so they get to miss out :lol3
...
Forum: Australia 03-26-2013, 02:38 AM
Replies: 458
Views: 38,210
Posted By OldDog
Thanks Troy, God I miss my old one.....don't miss...

Thanks Troy, God I miss my old one.....don't miss the high speed crashes tho:eek1

Now all this talk of "vibration" makes me smile, the KTM is a gentle massage when compared to the STUPENDOUS...
Forum: Australia 03-26-2013, 02:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 473
Posted By OldDog
Help with Honda dirt bike thats flooded

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y66/zorroz/554466_10150782477577751_246912867750_9765258_1223677646_n.jpg

Found over on the Oz VMX site
Forum: Some Assembly Required 03-26-2013, 02:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,473
Posted By OldDog
Hmmmm well sitting in my little shop of horrors ...

Hmmmm well sitting in my little shop of horrors are several XR600 motors and one pre -96 DR600 or 650 motor (how dya tell?). Mind you i'm not so sure theres much in the way of aftermarket...
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