Forum: Australia
05-23-2013, 04:32 AM
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Replies: 52
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Forum: Australia
05-21-2013, 04:25 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 1,613
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Forum: Australia
05-21-2013, 03:33 AM
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Replies: 177
Views: 21,953
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Forum: Australia
05-21-2013, 03:06 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 1,613
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Forum: Australia
05-19-2013, 04:22 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 2,204
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Forum: Australia
05-17-2013, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 266
Views: 12,855
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Forum: Australia
05-16-2013, 04:24 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 391
I had this R1150R Rockster as a loan bike while...
I had this R1150R Rockster as a loan bike while my R1150GS was in being repaired [yet again].
Absolutely loved riding it was very tempted to buy it and trade the GS [wish I had done now, maybe I'd...
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Forum: Australia
05-16-2013, 03:28 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 232
Welcome Pikey,
Here is a thread that seems...
Welcome Pikey,
Here is a thread that seems to attract many of the Sydney "locals" to post rides up on.
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=843801
I'm hoping to do a bit of a run...
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Forum: Beasts
05-15-2013, 01:24 AM
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Replies: 102
Views: 4,750
Just buy a KLR650
The KLR650 will give you plenty to do in the shed [the "doohickey", the out of round oil burning cylinder, the fork upgrades, the rear shock upgrades, the brake upgrades, the seat upgrade, the airbox...
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Forum: Australia
05-12-2013, 05:19 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,601
Fkn'ouch!
Well that makes me think twice...
Fkn'ouch!
Well that makes me think twice about my Happy Trails boxes.
Might have to find some soft bags that will attach easily to the HT racks, my MotoDry ones on the KLE don't fit up well on...
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Forum: Australia
05-11-2013, 05:37 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,859
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Forum: Australia
05-11-2013, 05:30 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,859
In all of this......the shop has the right to...
In all of this......the shop has the right to apply the RWC standards that are required by State/Federal laws.
The penalties for doing dodgy certificates is very harsh these days, it could cost...
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Forum: Australia
05-11-2013, 02:50 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,196
I know where there is an identical one to that...
I know where there is an identical one to that sitting in a shed.
Hasn't been ridden in years, the owner passed away.
I thought of buying it as a "fixer upper", but no idea what to offer for it...
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Forum: Australia
05-10-2013, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,196
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Forum: Australia
05-10-2013, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,196
Well isn't it a good thing that I didn't have...
Well isn't it a good thing that I didn't have cash in my hand the other day....
Did a little research on the America's, no big issues but a little lacking in some areas it seems.
Took the Mrs...
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Forum: Beasts
05-10-2013, 01:34 AM
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Replies: 102
Views: 4,750
Had the 1150GS, cost me $6k in repairs and...
Had the 1150GS, cost me $6k in repairs and maintenance. :cry
Bought a brand new Wee in '09
It does everything the GS did and has cost me nothing beyond routine servicing [which is 40% cheaper...
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Forum: Australia
05-07-2013, 02:39 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,196
Not a Nomad......but I'd buy it.
Well I had a day off today [first one in ten days, back at work tomorrow again :cry ].
So I went for a look at some bikes- big mistake :huh
Now I'm trying to work out how to sell my'09 Wee ABS...
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Forum: Australia
05-06-2013, 04:24 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,196
I'd agree based on what I've seen of them in...
I'd agree based on what I've seen of them in action at times.
And I think I could have a good time with an adv. capable one myself, pack it with camping gear and go bush.
But she only goes on...
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Forum: Australia
05-05-2013, 02:52 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 576
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Forum: Australia
05-04-2013, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,196
The Spyder cornering G forces tend to cause...
The Spyder cornering G forces tend to cause problems, particularly for pillions- as they have to physically hang on harder.
As opposed to leaning with a bike where it only pushes you down on the...
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Forum: Australia
05-04-2013, 03:56 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,196
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Forum: Australia
05-03-2013, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,196
Thanks for the offer of a ride Pat.
We won't...
Thanks for the offer of a ride Pat.
We won't be at the meeting, I'm working all weekend.
Thanks for the tip on the finance too.
I don't have a day off until Tuesday or Thursday, not sure...
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Forum: Australia
05-03-2013, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,196
G'day Pat,
I do remember following some of...
G'day Pat,
I do remember following some of your posts about the Voyager on the TC email group.
Glad you are liking it.
Seems I'm a little slow learning about the Euro bikes too, was on my...
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Forum: Australia
05-03-2013, 05:49 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,196
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Forum: Australia
05-03-2013, 05:47 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,196
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Forum: Australia
05-03-2013, 05:24 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,196
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Forum: Australia
05-03-2013, 04:56 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,196
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Forum: Australia
05-03-2013, 04:17 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,196
Kawasaki Nomad?
Ok, I know there is a Road Warriors section on the International section of this forum.....BUT I WANT AUSSIE RELATED INFO. :deal
I have a KLE500 for my adv. touring.
My Wee Strom is sitting...
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Forum: Australia
05-01-2013, 05:10 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,002
It takes time getting back in to riding.
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It takes time getting back in to riding.
Take it easy to start with.
Cover a lot more K's solo for now to get used to the bike.
I had trouble with the Mrs. on the back when I first got back...
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Forum: Australia
04-28-2013, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,312
Klim Traverse.
Pants and jacket are long enough.
I stand up on the pegs and when I sit down the jacket sits under my butt nice and secure.
The pants legs come fully to my ankle when seated.
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Forum: Beasts
04-28-2013, 04:30 AM
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Replies: 122
Views: 22,069
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Forum: Australia
04-28-2013, 04:03 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,312
Might be ok for a day ride or a weekend ride.
...
Might be ok for a day ride or a weekend ride.
But for a long duration ride where three or four seasons of weather may be encountered then something better is required, especially as space is a...
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Forum: Orange Crush
04-28-2013, 02:15 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,164
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Forum: Australia
04-28-2013, 01:29 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 3,798
But the only way to GET experience is to do...
But the only way to GET experience is to do it.....albeit VERY carefully. :deal
Mind you, I would have been looking for other options too, in the past I too have done the "bike tow" thing and...
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Forum: Australia
04-28-2013, 01:22 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,312
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Forum: Beasts
04-27-2013, 06:21 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 4,382
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Forum: Orange Crush
04-27-2013, 05:58 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,164
Or you could find a wheel works company to...
Or you could find a wheel works company to re-roll it.
But if it can't be felt while riding then why not just keep an eye on tyre wear?
Then if it becomes an issue later do something about it.
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Forum: Orange Crush
04-26-2013, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,545
I'm not the one who did the towing, it was...
I'm not the one who did the towing, it was another inmate from Stromtrooper.
They were towing at speeds up over 100 kph on occasion, most of the time at 95 kph though, I think the OP said.
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Forum: Australia
04-26-2013, 05:46 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 899
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Forum: Thumpers
04-25-2013, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 549
I'm running Mefo Explorers on my KLE500 [same...
I'm running Mefo Explorers on my KLE500 [same wheels/suspension etc. as the KLR, but with a twin cylinder engine and six speed box :wink: and a pissy little 15 litre fuel tank :cry ].
They are...
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