Forum: Australia
01-19-2013, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,915
Be aware that the DR has a lowering kit already...
Be aware that the DR has a lowering kit already installed on the bike as standard. You can get the dealer to lower it BEFORE taking delivery. You can also do it yourself afterwards. The only expense...
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Forum: Australia
01-01-2013, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 684
Views: 60,744
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Forum: Australia
12-22-2012, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,164
Capt'n,
You don't need really strong racks...
Capt'n,
You don't need really strong racks with Andy'z panniers. The weight is taken by the seat. All you need is something to stop them flapping about and getting in the chain. You don't need a...
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Forum: Australia
12-20-2012, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,164
Something else to think about...
Hard boxes need to be full or whatever is in them rattles around and destroys itself. Not a huge problem on good roads, but a real issue on dirt.
Soft luggage usually has some means of compression...
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Forum: Australia
12-20-2012, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,862
Herman,
Australian riders generally do not...
Herman,
Australian riders generally do not commute. Cultural thing. We have been taught since nappies that a car is the only choice for commuting. So, what you are seeing on the road probably...
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Forum: Australia
12-03-2012, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,853
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Forum: Australia
10-30-2012, 03:48 AM
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Replies: 121
Views: 10,551
Max,
DR650 is going great. It had its maiden...
Max,
DR650 is going great. It had its maiden voyage last week to Qld and back. Spent a few days in Girraween NP (near Stanthorpe) and then some time riding some of the roads up in that area.
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Forum: Australia
10-29-2012, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 121
Views: 10,551
You just look after that bike! I suspect you...
You just look after that bike! I suspect you bought it from Hills Motorcycles and if you did then I did many enjoyable miles on it.
The side pannier frames were designed to take Andy Strapz bags...
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Forum: Australia
10-16-2012, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 4,069
Lots of research about that indicates drivers...
Lots of research about that indicates drivers look at motorcycles but don't "see" them. That is, they ignore what they are looking at. Introduction of hi-viz clothing may have a short term impact but...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-18-2012, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 1,992
Views: 196,104
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Forum: Thumpers
09-18-2012, 05:53 AM
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Replies: 1,992
Views: 196,104
Went for a ride the other day ...
... and ended up doing just on 10,000km. Went from Sydney to Cape York (northern most part of Australia) to attend a rally, then criss-crossed western Queensland on the way home. Most of the ride was...
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Forum: Australia
09-18-2012, 05:23 AM
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Replies: 121
Views: 10,551
Big tank
Been a while since I looked in here. Just got back from the OCR. All up, just on 10,000km in 9 weeks. The little DRZ now has 52,000km on it. The engine is still going great.
Once you start fitting...
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Forum: Australia
07-11-2012, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 1,077
Views: 106,123
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Forum: Australia
07-11-2012, 03:48 AM
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Replies: 1,077
Views: 106,123
Rainfall
Check out the link below for forecast and actual rainfall (see choices on left of the page).
http://www.bom.gov.au/jsp/watl/rainfall/pme.jsp
I'm just hoping the roads around Bourke/Tibooburra...
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Forum: Australia
06-28-2012, 06:45 AM
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Replies: 1,077
Views: 106,123
Bernadette,
This could work for me. I will...
Bernadette,
This could work for me. I will be in Cairns area early August with a mate arriving abt 4 August. I will definitely be cruising and enjoying the scenery with lotsa stops along the way...
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Forum: Australia
06-28-2012, 01:34 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 774
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Forum: Australia
06-28-2012, 12:42 AM
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Replies: 1,077
Views: 106,123
That's almost exactly the route I have mapped...
That's almost exactly the route I have mapped out, except Sydney, Hillston, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Whitecliffs, Tibooburra, Noccundra, Eromanga, Windorah. Then as per the route above.
Plan is to leave...
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Forum: Australia
06-04-2012, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 121
Views: 10,551
Long Range Tank
I have fitted an XR400 tank to my DRZ250, as has a mate of mine. Instructions are here:-
http://www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/44/drz-250-large-tank.php
Tank is 22 litre and is good for...
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Forum: Australia
06-04-2012, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 278
Views: 20,484
Welcome back Bala
If the dreams you had were like those I had when taking anti-malaria medication then I want to hear them.
What percentage have to be censored???
BruceC
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Forum: Australia
05-23-2012, 04:30 AM
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Replies: 278
Views: 20,484
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Forum: Australia
05-22-2012, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,051
Alan,
I have done this with the standard...
Alan,
I have done this with the standard tank on a DRZ250.
You are right about the low pressure required. I used a push bike pump through the breather vent on the tank cap. You can see the tank...
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Forum: Australia
04-30-2012, 03:58 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 3,595
Accommodation sorted
Tent site booked for Fri, Sat and Sun nights at the Junior Motocross club site.
They are discussing the idea of a spit roast for one of the nights (I assume Saturday), so could be a good time. ...
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Forum: Australia
04-28-2012, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 3,595
I'm in
Ordered tickets last night. Planning to camp at the motocross club assuming there is still space left. Will find out tonight.
Will be on my roadie (Kwaka ER6n) rather than the 250 - its a bit slow...
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Forum: Australia
04-28-2012, 01:42 AM
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Replies: 66
Views: 7,685
Ummmmm...
Given the claimed weight is with a full fuel tank I think it is actually close to the weight of my DRZ250. But, the DRZ has a 12.5 litre tank (Suzuki claims 10.5 but I measured it at 12.5).
So,...
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Forum: Australia
03-20-2012, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 1,077
Views: 106,123
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Forum: Australia
03-20-2012, 05:03 AM
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Replies: 1,077
Views: 106,123
Another one...
I will be leaving Sydney about mid July and meandering my way up to Bramwell on the DRZ250. Unlike some others here, planning will be extensive and exhaustive. I will put my camping equpt on the bike...
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Forum: Australia
02-02-2012, 11:58 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 2,142
Yes, I have SPOT 1. According to my manual if...
Yes, I have SPOT 1. According to my manual if both lights are flashing in unison then it has found satellites and is attempting to transmit. It will attempt to transmit for 20 minutes. However, AFAIK...
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Forum: Australia
02-02-2012, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 2,142
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Forum: Australia
02-02-2012, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 2,142
I didn't, but others were calling other members...
I didn't, but others were calling other members of the group (when we got separated) or the guide (for same reason). Separation occurred either when we were riding, or just wandering around a town...
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Forum: Australia
02-02-2012, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 2,142
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Forum: Australia
11-15-2011, 01:58 AM
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Replies: 177
Views: 27,240
I had the same problem about 3 years ago....
I had the same problem about 3 years ago. Replaced it with another Salewa and I can vouch that the quality is no longer there.
Am now looking for another alternative. Sigh....
BruceC
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Forum: Australia
09-26-2011, 02:51 AM
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Replies: 154
Views: 7,613
In a word, No.
Soon as you lift a phone or...
In a word, No.
Soon as you lift a phone or put something in writing (eg on this forum) you are the "organiser".
The bicycle groups, in their "critical mass" protest rides of a few years ago...
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Forum: Australia
09-26-2011, 12:30 AM
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Replies: 154
Views: 7,613
Sundowner,
I like your attitude to...
Sundowner,
I like your attitude to organising the ride. But, if you don't have insurance there is the possibility that you could be sued. Its highly unlikely, but the possibility is there. Your...
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Forum: Australia
09-26-2011, 12:11 AM
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Replies: 154
Views: 7,613
Professionally organised rides
The first post on this thread was for comments on professionally organised rides. Most of the comments relate to social rides.
Any professionally organised ride MUST have insurance. People who...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-23-2011, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 1,992
Views: 196,104
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Forum: Thumpers
08-23-2011, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 1,992
Views: 196,104
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Forum: Thumpers
08-23-2011, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 1,992
Views: 196,104
I think the engines are the same in both...
I think the engines are the same in both countries, although I think the tank is different.
Anyway, my bike has only ever been used for touring so doesn't get the real hard life of a genuine dirt...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-23-2011, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 1,992
Views: 196,104
Yes. Fits perfectly and gives me about a 400km...
Yes. Fits perfectly and gives me about a 400km range depending on conditions.
And, yes, the DRZ is pretty much bullet proof. I also liked the lack of complexity, although fuel injection would be...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-23-2011, 06:18 AM
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Replies: 1,992
Views: 196,104
A little trip
Here's a link to a ride I did on my DRZ250 in July, posted by the guy I went with (KTM990). Given the roads, I didn't have too many problems keeping up with Graham.
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Forum: Australia
08-20-2011, 06:27 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,623
Paul Ham, "Vietnam: The Australian War", 2007,...
Paul Ham, "Vietnam: The Australian War", 2007, HarperCollins Publishers. Its very detailed and gives a pretty good account of Long Tan including maps showing the development of the battle.
I was...
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