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Forum: Road warriors 02-03-2013, 03:25 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 13,889
Posted By zuma
From my observations here in Oz I would suspect...

From my observations here in Oz I would suspect that the Thruxton is the slowest seller in the Bonneville range. Not surprising considering that most Bonny owners tend to be from the mature end of...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-24-2013, 02:12 PM
Replies: 21,030
Views: 4,511,041
Posted By zuma
I don't have a great interest in cars, they're...

I don't have a great interest in cars, they're primarily just transport to me, but being an Aussie I have always thought that an Elfin could be a hoot to drive. The Atom looks like it could be even...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-23-2013, 03:18 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,406
Posted By zuma
Bobbers to me are a little like the trend at...

Bobbers to me are a little like the trend at present for innercity hipsters to ride fixed wheel pushbikes without brakes. Does a fixed wheeler pushie perform as well as a braked and geared bike? No....
Forum: Road warriors 12-15-2012, 11:50 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 23,930
Posted By zuma
I've had a few rides on a Crossrunner, love the...

I've had a few rides on a Crossrunner, love the bike in every way except for the footpeg position. I dare say an aftermarket set of pegs could be fitted to fix the problem.

I haven't...
Forum: Road warriors 12-06-2012, 05:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,723
Posted By zuma
Yamaha brought out the BT1100 Bulldog about 10...

Yamaha brought out the BT1100 Bulldog about 10 years ago.

Vstar 1100 motor, shaft drive, 17" wheels, 20lt tank.

I thought it seemed like a pretty decent allrounder, a Yamaha rep. here in Oz...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-20-2012, 01:51 PM
Replies: 21,030
Views: 4,511,041
Posted By zuma
He isn't dressed like Charley and Ewan!

He isn't dressed like Charley and Ewan!
Forum: Road warriors 11-18-2012, 10:11 PM
Replies: 3,277
Views: 289,788
Posted By zuma
When some time back I heard that my local Honda...

When some time back I heard that my local Honda dealer here in Oz had a CB1100 on the floor I couldn't get in there quick enough. I'd read up on all the specs, was disappointed by the fuel tank size...
Forum: Beasts 11-18-2012, 04:07 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 15,431
Posted By zuma
I'd suggest a Yamaha TDM 900, but you can't get...

I'd suggest a Yamaha TDM 900, but you can't get 'em in the US; poor buggers.
Forum: Road warriors 08-31-2012, 12:13 AM
Replies: 3,277
Views: 289,788
Posted By zuma
If you're tallish you probably won't like the...

If you're tallish you probably won't like the CB1100, it's tiny. I'm 187cm tall, the seat height is around 775 mm from memory and when I sat on one, what with the foot peg position it felt too...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 08-30-2012, 06:25 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 5,406
Posted By zuma
A while ago around a camp fire at a rally, I told...

A while ago around a camp fire at a rally, I told a couple of youngish guys the one about why the British drink warm beer. The punch line being; because Lucas makes the refrigerators. I was met by...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 08-01-2012, 11:32 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 42,544
Posted By zuma
Wear what you like. But be prepared to cop shit...

Wear what you like. But be prepared to cop shit from the health workers when you front with gravel rash that could have been prevented if you had been wearing decent gear; they're sick of it.

...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 06-21-2012, 10:43 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,453
Posted By zuma
From 2 Wheels ( Australian magazine) Learning...

From 2 Wheels ( Australian magazine) Learning Curve; 7 ways to better riding.

"Trailing the rear brake mid corner (even while opening the throttle) can help to tighten your line with little or no...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 06-21-2012, 04:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,453
Posted By zuma
Mick Doohan thought it was a laugh riders copying...

Mick Doohan thought it was a laugh riders copying his thumb operated rear brake. As he said, the only reason he had one was because he had to; he couldn't operate a foot brake due to his horrendous...
Forum: Face plant 06-17-2012, 04:42 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 19,702
Posted By zuma
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics...

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics in 2008 there was in this country 37 deaths per 100,000 registered bikes. That compares to the USA where in 2008 there were 67 deaths per 100,000...
Forum: Racing 04-29-2012, 04:42 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 13,061
Posted By zuma
I listened to Mick Doohan on tv after the race. ...

I listened to Mick Doohan on tv after the race. He was very impressed with Nicky, said that new parts, development etc. may soon now be based around him. Mick said that Rossi just isn't riding hard...
Forum: Road warriors 04-23-2012, 05:52 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 7,474
Posted By zuma
With the limited steering lock, heavy clutch and...

With the limited steering lock, heavy clutch and touchy throttle he'll drop a Monster in his driveway, parking, doing a u-turn etc. for sure. And corners on a tight road can come up real quick if...
Forum: Beasts 04-19-2012, 12:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 966
Posted By zuma
I had a test ride on a Crossrunner a little while...

I had a test ride on a Crossrunner a little while back, I just loved it. That motor is a classic. Character, grunt, revs out, just bootiful. Honda have improved the motor considerably, much more...
Forum: Beasts 04-16-2012, 05:43 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,433
Posted By zuma
Living in Oz, I've got to say the fuel light on...

Living in Oz, I've got to say the fuel light on at around 250 k's and about 300 kilometres to empty would put me right off. Then again, I guess range will improve with some more k's on the clock. ...
Forum: Road warriors 03-04-2012, 03:08 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 46,448
Posted By zuma
Mmm, looks like my sort of bike. I hope they...

Mmm, looks like my sort of bike. I hope they move the exhaust from up high to improve pannier capacity on the rhs.
Forum: Beasts 02-26-2012, 09:46 PM
Replies: 4,007
Views: 580,273
Posted By zuma
I was just curious re major service intervals for...

I was just curious re major service intervals for the S10 as my TDM valve adjustments are every 40,000ks (24,000m), and I suspected the S10 would be similar. Triumph thus being a little loose with...
Forum: Beasts 02-26-2012, 01:44 PM
Replies: 4,007
Views: 580,273
Posted By zuma
I see that according to Ash the Triumph has "the...

I see that according to Ash the Triumph has "the widest service intervals of any current bike".

What are the service intervals for the S10?
Forum: Beasts 02-23-2012, 04:17 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,609
Posted By zuma
With so many bikes today you can't even get...

With so many bikes today you can't even get centrestands as an option. Kawasaki, I'm talking to you about the 1000 Versys, by the look of it there's no centrestand available there. At least the...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-18-2012, 09:01 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,361
Posted By zuma
LWF's we call 'em around our way (little white...

LWF's we call 'em around our way (little white fluffies). It seems like the whiter and fluffier they are, the dumber they are, the same goes for the dogs too.

I remember as a young guy a border...
Forum: Road warriors 02-13-2012, 01:55 PM
Replies: 4,401
Views: 687,097
Posted By zuma
The Crossrunner mechanicals may be ancient, but...

The Crossrunner mechanicals may be ancient, but hoo boy is that motor a winner! I've ridden various Viffers over the years and while loving the character of the motor, felt it was a bit weak kneed...
Forum: Road warriors 02-12-2012, 01:44 PM
Replies: 4,401
Views: 687,097
Posted By zuma
Apparently Honda Australia feel that the X could...

Apparently Honda Australia feel that the X could take sales away from the Crossrunner (or vice versa) hence we'll only get the S.
Forum: Beasts 02-01-2012, 02:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,068
Posted By zuma
I've ridden a demo 800 in hot, humid conditions...

I've ridden a demo 800 in hot, humid conditions in town traffic. Found it slightly hotter than my bike in same situation (TDM 900) but nowhere near enough to be an issue.

A friend on the same...
Forum: Beasts 01-31-2012, 08:01 PM
Replies: 2,826
Views: 725,691
Posted By zuma
A factory centre stand is available as an option...

A factory centre stand is available as an option for the Mk3.
Forum: Road warriors 01-21-2012, 11:03 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 40,089
Posted By zuma
What's the problem with a digital speedo? I've...

What's the problem with a digital speedo? I've been riding a bike with a digital speedo for years. I find it way easier to read than analogue, the brain needs analogue input?. Large numbers, easy...
Forum: Beasts 01-21-2012, 05:13 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 12,378
Posted By zuma
The new Strom looks/is slimmer, and is around 6kg...

The new Strom looks/is slimmer, and is around 6kg lighter, I'll take that. I haven't ridden one yet but, I've sat on one. I'm 187cm, the seat height felt fine to me, and you can get a taller (and...
Forum: Road warriors 01-19-2012, 02:25 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 24,681
Posted By zuma
Tdm 900

Tdm 900
Forum: Beasts 01-07-2012, 03:08 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 23,024
Posted By zuma
I can't imagine Yamaha will produce a 900 Super...

I can't imagine Yamaha will produce a 900 Super Tenere. I believe a 900 ST would tend to cannibalise sales from both the S10 and 660.

Better to produce an upgraded version of the TDM900. The...
Forum: Road warriors 12-22-2011, 05:14 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 14,144
Posted By zuma
I figured that "rough and tumble" Victory rider...

I figured that "rough and tumble" Victory rider was picking up his daughter after her shift at Starbucks.
Forum: Road warriors 12-19-2011, 06:07 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,977
Posted By zuma
Do you get the R1200R classic in the USA? BMW in...

Do you get the R1200R classic in the USA? BMW in their wisdom seem to consider that their retro bike.
Forum: Road warriors 12-17-2011, 01:29 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 14,144
Posted By zuma
You meet the badest people on a Victory?

You meet the badest people on a Victory?
Forum: Beasts 12-08-2011, 07:06 PM
Replies: 4,007
Views: 580,273
Posted By zuma
I trust they'll be more reliable than an xke.

I trust they'll be more reliable than an xke.
Forum: Road warriors 11-14-2011, 02:36 PM
Replies: 4,401
Views: 687,097
Posted By zuma
I suspect it isn't a case of Honda not wanting to...

I suspect it isn't a case of Honda not wanting to do bikes anymore, it's more about where the real money is to be made in bike production now, and it's not in producing high end bikes for the...
Forum: Beasts 11-10-2011, 08:55 PM
Replies: 1,867
Views: 419,223
Posted By zuma
Can't believe how much better the bike looks...

Can't believe how much better the bike looks without the beak.
Forum: Racing 11-10-2011, 03:28 PM
Replies: 5,368
Views: 475,959
Posted By zuma
Got to agree with MODNROD. Ben made a small...

Got to agree with MODNROD. Ben made a small mistake and Casey hit the exit perfectly, much more to it than any machine advantage.
Forum: Road warriors 11-08-2011, 04:21 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 28,190
Posted By zuma
Oo, I likey. This bike ticks just about every...

Oo, I likey. This bike ticks just about every box for me (except the lack of centre stand). Now if it really does get around 400k's outa that 21lt tank, I'm in love. Can't see it myself, but hey,...
Forum: Racing 10-25-2011, 04:30 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 16,234
Posted By zuma
Well, from reading posts 5 and 6, people who were...

Well, from reading posts 5 and 6, people who were both at the track, it seems the ERT and the ambulance driver broke damn near every rule in the book. To call them amateur would be more than they...
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