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Forum: New Zealand Today, 01:38 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 7,971
Posted By Kokopelli
Could be a standard twin shock set up. He...

Could be a standard twin shock set up. He probably has a "hot" girlfriend, so he needs the pegs:evil.
Forum: New Zealand Yesterday, 10:01 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 7,971
Posted By Kokopelli
Awesome bike, but the tank needs some patina. But...

Awesome bike, but the tank needs some patina. But if it was my bike that would not take long.
Forum: New Zealand Yesterday, 09:57 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 677
Posted By Kokopelli
If can fit it in, I'll meet you guys at the East...

If can fit it in, I'll meet you guys at the East Cape and join you for whatever distance I can. Maybe some other people from my region will do the same.
Forum: New Zealand Yesterday, 01:05 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 677
Posted By Kokopelli
Hmmmm...sounds (bloody cold) interesting...

Hmmmm...sounds (bloody cold) interesting...
Forum: New Zealand 05-17-2013, 05:12 PM
Replies: 656
Views: 31,463
Posted By Kokopelli
When he went on that narrow path, I wondered if I...

When he went on that narrow path, I wondered if I could do that. Then I thought about my daily lane-splitting commute with centimetres to spare between trucks and cars, probably just as dangerous,...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-13-2013, 11:29 AM
Replies: 707
Views: 85,091
Posted By Kokopelli
I've got a 180000km (112000 miles) on mine (2003)...

I've got a 180000km (112000 miles) on mine (2003) and still have the same rear pads and the third set of front pads. It's also still on the same clutch.

Try the front brake:wink: some time, it's...
Forum: Airheads 05-11-2013, 11:04 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 17,598
Posted By Kokopelli
I warmed this up, so I could post a picture of my...

I warmed this up, so I could post a picture of my bike :-)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v727/Berwyn/Basic/2013-05-12133913_zps0da29f96.jpg...
Forum: New Zealand 05-11-2013, 07:39 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 5,715
Posted By Kokopelli
With the old new tank on and the fine weather at...

With the old new tank on and the fine weather at the moment, I just had to go for a spin. I even found a "road" I had never bin on. It turned to clay eventually and was pretty slippery even though it...
Forum: New Zealand 05-11-2013, 02:33 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 5,715
Posted By Kokopelli
Yes, the G/SPD is gone, if that's the one you...

Yes, the G/SPD is gone, if that's the one you meant.
Forum: New Zealand 05-11-2013, 01:02 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 5,715
Posted By Kokopelli
Those crash bars will go, they are useless. I...

Those crash bars will go, they are useless. I just haven't gotten around to fitting my new side stand.

By off-road I mean Dusty Butt-like riding. Yes, there is a bit of clattering, but the new...
Forum: New Zealand 05-10-2013, 10:37 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 5,715
Posted By Kokopelli
Thanks. Still have to recommission the tank. It...

Thanks. Still have to recommission the tank. It has been off the bike for a few years and I've sprayed some oil into it and took the fuel tap off. The bike has lost a lot of weight, visually. This...
Forum: New Zealand 05-10-2013, 07:37 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 5,715
Posted By Kokopelli
I took the side covers off, because I think it...

I took the side covers off, because I think it looks better without them and saves a few grams of weight to compensate for the extra weight of the single seat :lol3
...
Forum: New Zealand 05-10-2013, 03:39 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 5,715
Posted By Kokopelli
Here are a couple of pictures with the small...

Here are a couple of pictures with the small tank. I've told the upholsterer to slightly modify the seat, so it wouldn't the leading edge would not be so far above the large tank, but this of course...
Forum: New Zealand 05-10-2013, 02:13 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 5,715
Posted By Kokopelli
It's there to match all the other gaps, but I can...

It's there to match all the other gaps, but I can make it go away with the small tank. But really, for someone with a purple bike with a bloody big screen, this should look just right.:D
Forum: New Zealand 05-10-2013, 01:45 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 5,715
Posted By Kokopelli
yabut not likely that you can build anything with...

yabut not likely that you can build anything with the nz stuff that won't leak :lol3
Forum: New Zealand 05-09-2013, 11:42 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 5,715
Posted By Kokopelli
here you go ...

here you go

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v727/Berwyn/DSC04569_zps7e5e3ff8.jpg
Forum: New Zealand 05-09-2013, 10:03 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 5,715
Posted By Kokopelli
Yep, things are still happening here. I just got...

Yep, things are still happening here. I just got the single seat back from the upholsterer and fitted it to Basil. I'll need to get some outside shots, but it's getting dark and it has been pissing...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-30-2013, 02:08 PM
Replies: 9,064
Views: 1,375,544
Posted By Kokopelli
The gearbox will probably bed-in a bit, so the...

The gearbox will probably bed-in a bit, so the jury is still out. At least it now "clacks" with the best of them.
Forum: GS Boxers 04-29-2013, 11:03 PM
Replies: 9,064
Views: 1,375,544
Posted By Kokopelli
Yeah, forgot to put that on my most hated list....

Yeah, forgot to put that on my most hated list. BMW f'ked up with this one, because of a few whining journos with nothing else to complain about.
Forum: GS Boxers 04-29-2013, 07:15 PM
Replies: 9,064
Views: 1,375,544
Posted By Kokopelli
Just got back from an hour long test ride. ...

Just got back from an hour long test ride.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v727/Berwyn/DSC04565_zps12250925.jpg

This bike had all the bells and whistles. I liked most of it. My regular ride...
Forum: Airheads 04-23-2013, 12:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 711
Posted By Kokopelli
It would be easy enough to laser cut a ring out...

It would be easy enough to laser cut a ring out of Acrylic, or some other suitable material. I will go done that route, if mine ever claps out. I already have a box full of bits, that I've taken off...
Forum: Airheads 04-21-2013, 12:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 711
Posted By Kokopelli
Yep, that's good to know.

Yep, that's good to know.
Forum: Airheads 04-19-2013, 03:24 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,127
Posted By Kokopelli
Those are street tires as well.

Those are street tires as well.
Forum: New Zealand 04-13-2013, 02:10 PM
Replies: 1,296
Views: 97,921
Posted By Kokopelli
When my Valeo went belly-up, I had it...

When my Valeo went belly-up, I had it reconditioned. The second time it caused problems I went and bought a Nippon Denso. Hopefully, that was a long term fix. I am all for repairing stuff, but...
Forum: Airheads 04-06-2013, 10:10 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,072
Posted By Kokopelli
Manuel, er will wissen ob dein Motorrad schwierig...

Manuel, er will wissen ob dein Motorrad schwierig zu Kickstarten ist.

Willkommen im Forum. Your bike has been talked about a lot in here, it's quite famous.
Forum: Beasts 03-30-2013, 08:27 PM
Replies: 2,080
Views: 340,062
Posted By Kokopelli
Yes, I have to agree. I see them as road tyres,...

Yes, I have to agree. I see them as road tyres, with gravel option.
Forum: Beasts 03-30-2013, 02:01 PM
Replies: 2,080
Views: 340,062
Posted By Kokopelli
While I haven't checked them side by side, it...

While I haven't checked them side by side, it looks like the 705 has a wider contact area at the edge. I used to easily ride the Anakee to the edge and slightly beyond, without dragging anything.
...
Forum: New Zealand 03-23-2013, 12:15 PM
Replies: 1,392
Views: 85,573
Posted By Kokopelli
I've read somewhere that torque wrenches are not...

I've read somewhere that torque wrenches are not very accurate at either end of their maximum range.

Another thing I've learnt from Advrider rebuilds, that you are supposed to shine up the...
Forum: Ride reports 03-22-2013, 05:11 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 84,059
Posted By Kokopelli
I have a few. ...

I have a few.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v727/Berwyn/Basic/2012-12-29130656_zpsb3b1a9d5.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v727/Berwyn/Woodhill%20Trail%20Ride/DSC00384.jpg
...
Forum: New Zealand 03-21-2013, 10:56 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 13,676
Posted By Kokopelli
Yes, my wife would kill me, I have no idea how...

Yes, my wife would kill me, I have no idea how Igor got away with it.
Forum: New Zealand 03-21-2013, 09:49 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 5,715
Posted By Kokopelli
My usual commute involves up to 6 km of lane...

My usual commute involves up to 6 km of lane splitting. I usually try to restrain myself, but still move at a reasonable clip. However, there are people out there who go a lot faster. I let them pass...
Forum: New Zealand 03-21-2013, 09:33 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 13,676
Posted By Kokopelli
I just cooled down the bearings used the heat gun...

I just cooled down the bearings used the heat gun for a bit and bashed them in afterwards. Using the oven is way to risky....
Forum: Beasts 03-20-2013, 10:21 AM
Replies: 2,080
Views: 340,062
Posted By Kokopelli
You need to back of the throttle a little and...

You need to back of the throttle a little and you'll get more traction :-). Depends what you do. When I am commuting the tyres do not seem to wear.

But seriously, it's not hard to shred a tyre...
Forum: Beasts 03-17-2013, 10:15 AM
Replies: 2,080
Views: 340,062
Posted By Kokopelli
At least there is no cupping.

At least there is no cupping.
Forum: Beasts 03-13-2013, 08:53 PM
Replies: 2,080
Views: 340,062
Posted By Kokopelli
That's good to know, thanks. Mine are radials and...

That's good to know, thanks. Mine are radials and the bike is a heavy 1150. Looking at the shape of the tyre it seem that I am dragging stuff, before it reaches the edge. I don't have enough wear on...
Forum: New Zealand 03-11-2013, 08:44 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 13,676
Posted By Kokopelli
I eye-balled the centre and used the transmission...

I eye-balled the centre and used the transmission to line it up. made sure it worked before bolting everything up. I would have the clutch plates machined if you are fitting a new clutch. The wear...
Forum: Beasts 03-07-2013, 07:30 PM
Replies: 2,080
Views: 340,062
Posted By Kokopelli
Thanks for the response. I've done maybe 120km on...

Thanks for the response. I've done maybe 120km on the 705's and I am starting to get used to them. Yesterday I had to stop in a hurry and they let out a squeal, even though I did not lock up the the...
Forum: Beasts 03-06-2013, 10:54 PM
Replies: 2,080
Views: 340,062
Posted By Kokopelli
Has anyone got a picture of a rear Shinko,...

Has anyone got a picture of a rear Shinko, without a chicken strip? I've just given them another go after the last set failed. This time they are radials.

I like to drag the pegs a little on the...
Forum: Airheads 03-05-2013, 08:37 PM
Replies: 1,520
Views: 520,449
Posted By Kokopelli
Wow, that's one of the really good looking bikes....

Wow, that's one of the really good looking bikes. I'd put it in the top 5 that I've seen.
Forum: GS Boxers 03-02-2013, 08:51 PM
Replies: 9,064
Views: 1,375,544
Posted By Kokopelli
I do it every day, rain or shine day or night....

I do it every day, rain or shine day or night. You'll clear the car mirrors, but will need to watch for vans and 4x4s. You'll get a little more respect on a big bike, but I reckon a smaller enduro or...
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