Forum: Australia
Yesterday, 12:12 PM
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humm
how quick can i get hd in to thrasher's:evil:evil
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Forum: Road warriors
05-15-2013, 07:55 PM
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Os far
I had my 883 iron for 6 months and Os far it looks like it will do the job. That said there is room for improvement. The tank has been replaced with 13.5lt (not yet up to date with gal. ,inches,...
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Forum: Road warriors
05-13-2013, 02:12 PM
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suspension up grade
At the risk of getting slammed for not reading every thing posted hear I go.I have a 2013 iron that I want to us it for bike rallies and camping and so far looks it looks like being a good thing, ...
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Forum: Australia
05-12-2013, 11:38 AM
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time to go droving
1000ks no problem. Going strait there then wonder around going home. Hopfuly not setting up in dark.
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Forum: Australia
03-01-2013, 11:57 PM
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dry hummmmm
riding the sportster, it has gip issues. Rain is ok mud hummm:eek1
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Forum: Australia
03-01-2013, 05:31 PM
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if dry
I'm going on Friday if dry.
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Forum: Australia
03-01-2013, 05:19 PM
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Rallies in Perth/WA
looking for an up coming rally June - August some time 2-3 days. Have a pass from the misses for a ride and I haven't done Nullarbor on a bike yet. :deal
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Forum: Australia
02-16-2013, 11:41 PM
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Forum: Australia
02-06-2013, 05:21 PM
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route
Go via Goulburn, Oberon, Lithgow, Singleton and Dungog
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Forum: Australia
02-06-2013, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 3,424
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see you there
going early Friday will make camp by 3 or 4 see you there
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Forum: Australia
02-06-2013, 02:40 AM
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Views: 178,466
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Forum: Australia
12-18-2012, 05:51 PM
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Dr 650
I'm a die hard 640adv but that said the 640adv is tall and mine does ribrate a little. Go for the dr 650, if you up grade the suspension it will make it fell better on single track. Maybe not...
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Forum: Australia
12-18-2012, 05:22 PM
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angle crossing
Has anyone ridden across angle crossing since the changes (new pumping station) ? .
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Forum: Australia
12-18-2012, 05:14 PM
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hmmm
Dam good idea, more time to ride? ride
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Forum: Australia
12-01-2012, 07:04 PM
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No brainer
Keep both. Unless the bank or wife is on your back keep both. Here in the Act I can reg. three months of the year with out reg. inspection. But I herd Nsw does not do that so consolidating reg. would...
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Forum: Australia
10-31-2012, 10:26 AM
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and
Even what passes for a rally bike :-):lol3
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Forum: Australia
10-23-2012, 11:27 PM
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count me in
I sent JD a text, and he is also going to try and join us.[/QUOTE]
ADpete
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Forum: Road warriors
10-23-2012, 02:03 AM
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Replies: 2,648
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bigger tank
New tank just arived fuel has gone from 12.5l to:ricky:muutt17l more fuel means more riding
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Forum: Road warriors
10-22-2012, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 2,648
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Go the Sportster
First rally finished and first thousand ks done. Thanks for feedback on the luggage tank bag extended up was just right to keep the load wind off. 2000k ride next. Go the sportster. :rofl
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Forum: Australia
10-22-2012, 02:13 PM
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tyres
If the arrow on the tyre controls which way force is applied to a tyre and backing force is greater on the front then shouldent the tyre be fitted backwards because the load is greatest under backing?
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Forum: Australia
10-22-2012, 12:11 AM
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Time for long range rally
The new ride has survived it's first rally. So now I am looking for a road based adventure three day rally 500 to 750 kms from act.
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Forum: Australia
10-21-2012, 03:58 AM
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Replies: 158
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Well
I didn't know I got caught. It has potential though. :evil
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Forum: Australia
10-18-2012, 04:32 AM
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Replies: 158
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Forum: Australia
10-18-2012, 03:59 AM
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Forum: Australia
10-18-2012, 03:44 AM
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Forum: Australia
10-17-2012, 07:01 PM
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speed
From my place to willemsdale on the menaro highway and back plus a bit around town.Mite see if I can carry some fuel just for peace of mind, to run out of fuel would be a real bummer.
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Forum: Australia
10-17-2012, 10:29 AM
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mpg
Did 100 k and then refilled yesterday and it took 4.6 l. I will try and do it again to day just so I have some idea of mileage, don't want to mess any one around on Friday. (12.5l tank)j
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Forum: Australia
10-16-2012, 10:41 AM
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Have permition to go
Only the weather will stop me. Luggage is sorted just needs to be filled.12.5 l tank thow have no idea of fuel range, guess I'll just have to wing it.New bike new adventures bring it on.
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Forum: Australia
10-15-2012, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 57
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Wheels
From want I can gather a change of rear wheel from 16" to 17" will give me a choice of tyre. I wounder now this will effect the rolling diameter of the rear wheel and more important the ride of the...
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Forum: Road warriors
10-13-2012, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 2,648
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dual
75 road 25 dirt or 50, 50. It's hard to find ride so I do not want to turn back because of a little bit of dirt. Dirt highway not mx track.
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Forum: Road warriors
10-12-2012, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 2,648
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tires
I've just bought a Sportster Iron and I was woundering what is the must agresive rear tire. For a stock rear wheel.
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Forum: Road warriors
10-09-2012, 02:41 AM
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Replies: 2,648
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Forum: Australia
10-07-2012, 03:57 AM
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Replies: 57
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Forum: Road warriors
10-07-2012, 03:43 AM
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Forum: Australia
09-28-2012, 08:15 PM
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Hummm
The idea is not dead yet , but the lack of suspension travel is a wory. The one thing that started it all was the price (entional cost $14250 and running costs ). Some mods, fair enuff but its...
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Forum: Australia
09-18-2012, 11:48 PM
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Replies: 57
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Forum: Australia
09-18-2012, 07:38 PM
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cool
Spot on. Thats what I'm talking about. A lot of work in that bike,now how about one little more standard..
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Forum: Australia
09-18-2012, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 57
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BMW GS v Harley sportster
Thinking of buying a sportster and the question came up, can harley compete with bm gs. Is any one using karo2 tyres on thier sportster or other 50/50 tyer. Long way round on a harley? Most pics...
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Forum: Road warriors
09-18-2012, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 2,648
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Thats it
5 days camping, spot on. Looks like your sadle bags are shorter and top bag ( dufle bag ) wider than mine. I gess I just have to stop making excusses it only money.
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Forum: Road warriors
09-18-2012, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 2,648
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Thanks for feed back
Thank you for ideas. When I go to most rallies I take, a days food, water, billy ( for boiling water ) , tent, sleeping bag and my new down inflable mat. . I have been riding a ktm 6
40adv and...
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