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Forum: Equipment Yesterday, 05:52 AM
Replies: 193
Views: 23,438
Posted By AceRider01
just read the motolegend propaganda, umm, i mean...

just read the motolegend propaganda, umm, i mean brochure - whats this implied claim that Rukka passing EN13595 at level 2 when speaking about VoloCE jeans.

They must be either so incompetent as...
Forum: Beasts Yesterday, 05:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 281
Posted By AceRider01
+1 i like this setup - thank u - given me some...

+1 i like this setup - thank u - given me some idea for a project i will be doing down the track
Forum: Equipment 05-15-2013, 05:47 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 23,438
Posted By AceRider01
any links of some factual discussion of what the...

any links of some factual discussion of what the new CE for clothing are all about - sorry a bit lazy with my fingers here
Forum: Equipment 05-14-2013, 10:06 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 23,438
Posted By AceRider01
Body armor area relatively easy to achieve the...

Body armor area relatively easy to achieve the required EN1621-2 standard and that info is easily obtained from retailer. There are literally thousands of them. Including them here would be a bit of...
Forum: Beasts 05-13-2013, 04:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 902
Posted By AceRider01
the new DL650 has the following which is not...

the new DL650 has the following which is not noted above:

- same top end power, but better low end grunt;

- 400W generator output - effective 110W free - you can cut off one headlight to gain...
Forum: Equipment 05-11-2013, 09:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,956
Posted By AceRider01
to my knowledge, BMW NP armor is the only with...

to my knowledge, BMW NP armor is the only with adequate "wrap around" coverage - dont forget the armor is there only to take the initial impact, - secondary impact is not what they design for for...
Forum: Beasts 05-10-2013, 03:39 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,672
Posted By AceRider01
I "want" one of those!!!!:evil

I "want" one of those!!!!:evil
Forum: Beasts 05-10-2013, 11:13 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,672
Posted By AceRider01
before everyone gets carried away with Wee vs GS...

before everyone gets carried away with Wee vs GS - re-read the OP's dilemma:

a 8-10year BM 50K miles old vs a brand-new 12 Wee with allowance for another $2-3k for farkles problems fix.

Are...
Forum: Beasts 05-09-2013, 05:43 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,672
Posted By AceRider01
Ask any strom people who has religiously check...

Ask any strom people who has religiously check the valve clerance - once checked and if necessary adjusted once, they never go out of specs. So in reality, while you should check it every 12000miles,...
Forum: Equipment 04-28-2013, 04:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 375
Posted By AceRider01
Where possible get stainless steel staples, will...

Where possible get stainless steel staples, will prevent rust.... Not critical but nice not see rust when flipping the seat open
Forum: Equipment 04-27-2013, 07:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,490
Posted By AceRider01
+very nice - wish i have the skills + well...

+very nice - wish i have the skills

+ well done
Forum: Equipment 04-25-2013, 03:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 529
Posted By AceRider01
I agree with your sentiment and i buy quite a few...

I agree with your sentiment and i buy quite a few things overseas. I make the following observation:

1) I dont agree with the shipping cost being higher - i mean if we can ship here and pay the...
Forum: Equipment 04-22-2013, 04:56 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,217
Posted By AceRider01
you are on the right track, it is better to get a...

you are on the right track, it is better to get a seamstress to sew the a cover for the protector. Test fit on yourself with velcro for correct placement and sew into the liner.

BMW NP protectors...
Forum: Equipment 04-21-2013, 10:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,217
Posted By AceRider01
Regardless, BMW NP /Sas tec SC 1/06 etc... has...

Regardless, BMW NP /Sas tec SC 1/06 etc... has got the best coverage. With most of other protectors you better hope you hit the deck at the right spot, larger coverage protector gives good protection...
Forum: Equipment 04-15-2013, 09:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 729
Posted By AceRider01
Yes.... Ds2, just so I can get a genuine Phillips...

Yes.... Ds2, just so I can get a genuine Phillips bulb.... Also thee same type of bulbs used in factory bi-Xeon units.

On the vstrom it requies a 15 degree anti clockwise turn.... A small filing...
Forum: Equipment 04-15-2013, 09:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 729
Posted By AceRider01
In those cases, I would buy an aftermarket hid...

In those cases, I would buy an aftermarket hid projector on its own.... Then all u have do is to mount them... The morimoto units are only design to fit in headlights...
Forum: Equipment 04-15-2013, 05:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 537
Posted By AceRider01
to the OP, it all depends what weather you...

to the OP,

it all depends what weather you find yourself riding most often - no point getting a system which cover the 5% weather u might find yourself in but perform miserably in the other 95% of...
Forum: Equipment 04-15-2013, 05:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 729
Posted By AceRider01
not sure what u are asking for here..... On...

not sure what u are asking for here.....

On the vstrom headlight, there's a lot of clearance between morimoto projector and reflector.

Lens can be resealed back into the headlight housing by...
Forum: Equipment 04-15-2013, 12:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 729
Posted By AceRider01
i didnt but someone else on another site pointed...

i didnt but someone else on another site pointed me to this link - i sure with google translate - u can get some useful info out of these

http://www.vstromhellasforum.com/t13200-topic ...
Forum: Equipment 04-15-2013, 12:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 281
Posted By AceRider01
looks good

looks good
Forum: Equipment 04-09-2013, 03:14 AM
Replies: 558
Views: 133,910
Posted By AceRider01
thats a shame

thats a shame
Forum: Equipment 04-08-2013, 03:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 482
Posted By AceRider01
It's generally good, i must admit i bought it not...

It's generally good, i must admit i bought it not for riding in 3/4 position, merely easier to drink, talk to someone etc, when stopped. Only ridden in open position in car parks etcs....

In my...
Forum: Equipment 04-08-2013, 02:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 482
Posted By AceRider01
I have a shark evoline 2 and tried both the...

I have a shark evoline 2 and tried both the Neotech and Evoline 3 in the shop side by side- for my melon, both fit in a XL and fits fine - a would classify Neotech a tiny bit rounded compare to Shark...
Forum: Equipment 04-06-2013, 06:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 729
Posted By AceRider01
HID Projector retrofitted into Headlight assembly

After getting annoyed with the performance of HID Plug n Play bulb into my vstrom assembly for about 1 year i decide to do the project properly. ( Note HID plug and play is a cheap but which works...
Forum: Equipment 03-27-2013, 01:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 564
Posted By AceRider01
true that - anyone who has a summer 3 can give...

true that - anyone who has a summer 3 can give the OP a definitive answer?
Forum: Equipment 03-26-2013, 03:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 564
Posted By AceRider01
Cotton will usually shrink more i think

Cotton will usually shrink more i think
Forum: Equipment 03-26-2013, 03:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,376
Posted By AceRider01
Hikertrash, nice bike, nice setup! Ewan and...

Hikertrash,

nice bike, nice setup! Ewan and Charlie would have been jealous
Forum: Equipment 03-26-2013, 03:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,077
Posted By AceRider01
Valentino, Held should pay you as their...

Valentino,

Held should pay you as their marketing executive - ad people couldnt have done a better job. :D

an observation, please do not take it as sarcasm.

cheers

AR
Forum: Equipment 03-26-2013, 03:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 564
Posted By AceRider01
shrunk all over - yes they do stretch out a bit...

shrunk all over - yes they do stretch out a bit again - but i would say "overall shrinkage"is at least 1/4 size over 3 years and not wearing it often and 4 washes.

just get the slightly larger...
Forum: Equipment 03-25-2013, 05:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 564
Posted By AceRider01
Dont know about Summer , but my Summer 2 shrink...

Dont know about Summer , but my Summer 2 shrink by 1/4 to 1/2 (my estimation) size once washed.
Forum: Equipment 03-25-2013, 04:24 AM
Replies: 193
Views: 23,438
Posted By AceRider01
wow, the VoloCE jeans would make a very...

wow, the VoloCE jeans would make a very protective jean while still looking very "normal" off the bike. Similar protection to the famous Safety pants.

I wonder if their claim non-degradation...
Forum: Equipment 03-15-2013, 09:24 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,608
Posted By AceRider01
well since you did not put a location on your...

well since you did not put a location on your profile, i dont know where u r in the world and i am not sure my experience translate to the same.

In australia, BMW seldom have sale. I happen to...
Forum: Equipment 02-21-2013, 05:22 AM
Replies: 558
Views: 133,910
Posted By AceRider01
one of the reason i decide against buying the...

one of the reason i decide against buying the outer stuff - i just wear any discounted "fashionable" motorcycle jackets and pants in a larger size.
Forum: Equipment 02-08-2013, 05:24 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,929
Posted By AceRider01
Yes - dont forget in real life the speed of slide...

Yes - dont forget in real life the speed of slide reduces as energy is consumed - so the sliding speed wont be a constant 8m/s...

You really cant extrapolate the # of seconds under EN13595 testing...
Forum: Equipment 02-06-2013, 10:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,929
Posted By AceRider01
dont forget that # of seconds at the test lab is...

dont forget that # of seconds at the test lab is NOT the same of as # of seconds you would slide on the road before protection is gone - it depends on the initial speed and friction coefficient of...
Forum: Equipment 02-05-2013, 05:08 PM
Replies: 558
Views: 133,910
Posted By AceRider01
1) All goretex and similar WP but...

1) All goretex and similar WP but "breathable"material are very delicate and are always bonded to inside of of garment to protect it from damages from scratching, UV and bugs.

2) The outer...
Forum: Equipment 02-05-2013, 03:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,929
Posted By AceRider01
good looking fashion model?! the actual...

good looking fashion model?! the actual difference in cost of material to the final price is tiny - the rest is paid to transport, MARKETING and shareholders pocket.
Forum: Equipment 02-03-2013, 07:35 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,929
Posted By AceRider01
the issue of saying that I or a mate survive a...

the issue of saying that I or a mate survive a ???mph crash and the gear is hardly scratched is that every crash's dynamic is different and therefore outcome different. Hence you need a standardised...
Forum: Equipment 01-26-2013, 05:08 AM
Replies: 193
Views: 23,438
Posted By AceRider01
I thought Level 1 in boots EN 13634 are pretty...

I thought Level 1 in boots EN 13634 are pretty useless?
Forum: Equipment 01-20-2013, 05:17 AM
Replies: 193
Views: 23,438
Posted By AceRider01
the official australian distributor : "yes this...

the official australian distributor : "yes this Rukka Jacket is CE certified...." "you mean the protectors...."no the jacket itself...." "really?!" - at this point, i didnt say more, just walked...
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