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Forum: Australia 03-15-2013, 02:17 PM
Replies: 1,165
Views: 118,677
Posted By Lep
Android phone

I've had mixed results with Aldi electronic kit including the Bauhn TV I bought a couple of months ago. Picture quality was poor and Aldi refunded my $$.

Did any one buy an Aldi Android phone? If...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-27-2013, 02:31 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,174
Posted By Lep
As others have said, I can't make a connection...

As others have said, I can't make a connection between being 58 and "last bike" unless there are reasons the OP hasn't disclosed.

I'm 70 next month and may treat myself to a new, but not...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-10-2013, 08:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,348
Posted By Lep
Three Score and Ten

Just 4 weeks to go for me and for sure I'm aware of the passing of the years. I'm a skinny bloke and was never very strong so the loss of strength with passing time sometimes makes things a little...
Forum: Beasts 11-15-2012, 08:11 PM
Replies: 7,773
Views: 3,010,949
Posted By Lep
Beautiful photos Machal, I particularly liked the...

Beautiful photos Machal, I particularly liked the detail in the sky. This isn't a photography thread but I have to ask if there is anything special about how you took the pictures?

Looks to be...
Forum: Australia 09-23-2012, 11:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 384
Posted By Lep
Thanks for the ideas. I'll follow them up.

Thanks for the ideas. I'll follow them up.
Forum: Australia 09-21-2012, 10:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 384
Posted By Lep
LED Indicator Globes

The PO fitted my Weestrom with LED indicators including the appropriate flasher unit and all was well until one of the globes failed.

So far all I've been able to find locally are LED indicator...
Forum: Australia 08-13-2012, 09:52 PM
Replies: 1,165
Views: 118,677
Posted By Lep
The small pants I bought were too small and I've...

The small pants I bought were too small and I've returned them - no others in store of course. My small jacket is a good fit but one of the press studs has come apart. There are no more jackets here...
Forum: Australia 08-11-2012, 06:20 PM
Replies: 1,165
Views: 118,677
Posted By Lep
Ballina Aldi

Yesterday I got to Aldi late morning and bought one of the three remaining textile jackets and a balaclava. I might have bought a leather jacket but there were only two left and not my size. There...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 07-04-2012, 11:51 PM
Replies: 21,027
Views: 4,509,218
Posted By Lep
She should lend him one of her bras or buy him...

She should lend him one of her bras or buy him one of his own.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 06-19-2012, 03:27 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,958
Posted By Lep
Congratulations on getting back to riding after...

Congratulations on getting back to riding after such an horrific accident and thanks for telling your story. It's good to read stories of strength and persistence both mental and physical as they...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-20-2012, 10:02 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 7,216
Posted By Lep
Americans seem to be addicted to motorised...

Americans seem to be addicted to motorised transport but surely you didn't take a vehicle of any sort when your commute was only 1 mile? Or were you living in a place that had no provision...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 12-09-2011, 04:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 570
Posted By Lep
Thanks again to all who offered suggestions. ...

Thanks again to all who offered suggestions.

A health issue is preventing me from committing to travel dates but I still hope to be in Ojai for Christmas. All being well I should be able to stay...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 12-02-2011, 12:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 570
Posted By Lep
Thanks

Thanks for the suggestions.
I'll dig out my large map of the USA and locate each of the suggested places. A GPS may be handy when driving through town but for trip planning nothng beats a good...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 11-30-2011, 07:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 570
Posted By Lep
O'seas visitor, Ojai as a base - suggestions?

It seems certain I'll be spending up to four weeks, maybe longer, in Ojai from mid December to sometime in January. I won't have access to a bike but will have transport. I'll be coming over for...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-30-2011, 11:58 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 12,392
Posted By Lep
That's a very heavy price to pay for a mistake....

That's a very heavy price to pay for a mistake. Her body may heal but I suspect she will also have some serious mental issues to deal with and they may not be so "easy" to overcome. I wish her and...
Forum: Australia 09-26-2011, 04:13 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,546
Posted By Lep
Done and passed on to others.

Done and passed on to others.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 08-31-2011, 01:08 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,771
Posted By Lep
Forty years ago when I was a young engineering...

Forty years ago when I was a young engineering student there was only one road leading to the campus. The same dog would chase us everyday. None of us thought we were capable of hitting a dog...
Forum: Australia 08-11-2011, 03:24 AM
Replies: 1,165
Views: 118,677
Posted By Lep
I'm thinking the XL clothes I mailed to a mate...

I'm thinking the XL clothes I mailed to a mate this afternoon will prove to be too small. If that's the case he'll send them back to me and I'll send you a PM to see if you're still interested. I...
Forum: Australia 08-11-2011, 01:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 838
Posted By Lep
I went on one of these courses a couple of years...

I went on one of these courses a couple of years ago and my group leader travelled through a clearly marked 60 zone at 80+. I slowed, got left behind and not knowing the area I got lost. This was on...
Forum: Australia 08-11-2011, 12:44 AM
Replies: 1,165
Views: 118,677
Posted By Lep
Generally true but with Aldi you have 60 days to...

Generally true but with Aldi you have 60 days to return it and get a full refund if you don't like it.

I got to my local store early and there was a queue waiting before opening time. I was...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 08-08-2011, 11:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,951
Posted By Lep
I'm another who stops at most T-intersections....

I'm another who stops at most T-intersections. There are a lot of them here where the cross street has a curve close to one or both sides of the intersection. This makes visibility very difficult...
Forum: Equipment 08-08-2011, 10:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,720
Posted By Lep
Cry Yes; down here those are the only choices we get....

Yes; down here those are the only choices we get. :D
Forum: Australia 08-01-2011, 12:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 615
Posted By Lep
fishfood, You might do well to obtain a copy of...

fishfood,
You might do well to obtain a copy of the Australian Motorcyling Atlas and work out a route that incorporates some of the recommended roads. As far as I kinow it doesn't include dirt roads...
Forum: Road warriors 07-30-2011, 03:44 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 69,700
Posted By Lep
Cylinder Head Protection

I'd like to protect those expensive cyclinder heads against damage from a low speed drop. Various options are available and I'd be interested to know what other riders are using. Are there...
Forum: Road warriors 07-27-2011, 12:40 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 69,700
Posted By Lep
Thanks Dauntless, Excuse my ignorance, how...

Thanks Dauntless,
Excuse my ignorance, how would I find out if my bike was subject to the recall and if it were, whether it had been fixed?
Forum: Road warriors 07-26-2011, 02:30 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 69,700
Posted By Lep
Biarritz Blue and new to me

A 14,000 kms, 2009, Biarritz Blue R1200R SE followed me home today. It's my first ever boxer engined bike and will take a bit of getting used to after riding an in-line four CB400 since selling my...
Forum: Face plant 07-16-2011, 12:44 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,829
Posted By Lep
Sorry to hear of your injury Aurelius. I...

Sorry to hear of your injury Aurelius.

I once had a static fall off my bike due to being too slow to get my feet out of the "cages" on my pedals. It seemed to happen in slow motion and I had time...
Forum: Road warriors 07-03-2011, 02:12 AM
Replies: 320
Views: 68,032
Posted By Lep
I saw a white V7 Classic at a dealer a couple of...

I saw a white V7 Classic at a dealer a couple of months ago and it was just beautiful. Sitting on it was less of a pleasure. The seat was very firm and wide at the front making it difficult to get...
Forum: Road warriors 06-29-2011, 08:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,719
Posted By Lep
Really sorry to hear about your crash Jason. I...

Really sorry to hear about your crash Jason. I hope both you and your passenger recover fully and quickly. You must have gone down hard on the RHS for you both to have broken femurs.

Will you be...
Forum: Australia 06-20-2011, 02:24 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,841
Posted By Lep
I know you've made the decision to ride but let...

I know you've made the decision to ride but let me the first to say, "that's bullshit squared". As soon as you start you'll be off and running as hard as you can go. It's the nature of the beast.
...
Forum: Road warriors 06-18-2011, 06:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,719
Posted By Lep
Hi Jason, That's a very nicely optioned bike...

Hi Jason, That's a very nicely optioned bike you've got there. I also have an all black CB400 and would like to copy a couple of your mods. If it's not too much trouble could you remove the panniers...
Forum: Road warriors 06-04-2011, 04:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,719
Posted By Lep
Just to ramp up the jealousy a bit further, I...

Just to ramp up the jealousy a bit further, I have a CB400 VTEC with ABS. I bought mine a month ago used but with only 2,800 kms.

Like TrappedAtWork I'm searching for a way to fit luggage. The...
Forum: Face plant 02-21-2011, 01:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,549
Posted By Lep
Good that he wasn't injured more severely and he...

Good that he wasn't injured more severely and he seems to be in good spirits.

He's a big man and I can't help but wonder how big was the rear passenger window he went through before landing in the...
Forum: Road warriors 01-30-2011, 09:43 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,359
Posted By Lep
Ducati Crankcase Problem

Before you buy a Ducati check out the following thread;

http://www.ducatisti.co.uk/forum/technical-help/52726-st3-cracked-crankcases-rear-engine-mount-4.html

Lep
Forum: Racing 01-12-2011, 12:06 AM
Replies: 939
Views: 132,904
Posted By Lep
Congratulations Jonah. I get exhausted just...

Congratulations Jonah.

I get exhausted just watching the coverage on SBS TV and can't imagine being capable of the sort of riding ability it takes to be a competitor much less a stage winner in...
Forum: Face plant 12-19-2010, 12:00 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 20,935
Posted By Lep
Christmas is coming and you, all your family and...

Christmas is coming and you, all your family and Chris' friends will miss him even more acutely at that time. I hope better times are ahead for you.

RIP Chris
Lep
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-13-2010, 10:00 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,158
Posted By Lep
Couldn't agree more. However, I know people...

Couldn't agree more.

However, I know people who just love riding in a big pack. Takes all kinds...

Lep
Forum: Australia 11-04-2010, 01:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,471
Posted By Lep
Some good advice here. The motorway south from...

Some good advice here. The motorway south from Brisbane has nothing to recommend it unless you are in a hurry. Either inland via Beaudesert, Rathdowney, Lions Rd (sealed but narrow) to Kyogle then to...
Forum: Road warriors 10-20-2010, 07:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,325
Posted By Lep
3power, could we have an update on your Triumph...

3power, could we have an update on your Triumph experiences?

Lep
Forum: Australia 10-11-2010, 08:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,053
Posted By Lep
I'm from the class of '43 but there are no photos...

I'm from the class of '43 but there are no photos of me riding in my 20s. The protective equipment would have been an exact copy of that worn by Happy Snapper. I quit riding for 40 years otherwise I...
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