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slapper · 11-13-2012, 03:16 PM

how about the mitas E08 and/or 09 ?
I had somethuing on the back of the XR with an 08 looking tread and it did well enough.
Unfortunately, I don't know exactly what tyre it was ... I was just about to replace it with the same when the bike was stolen - and I hadn't written down anywhere what tyre it was - doubly annoying as I tried 3 different types before settling on this one and had decided this was a keeper :(

spent a quick 5 minutes hoping to remove the rear whell this morning and stick it in the car.
bugga! Every other bike has been okay with a few lumps of wood chocked under the motor - the extra 30 kgs or so of the DR means I think it's time to buy a lift/stand! Crap, now I've got to find one that will actually cope with the 160 odd kilograms of DR :(
Anybody know where I can get something locally?

every time I get a new bike/car/whatever it seems I have to buy more tools :)

slapper · 11-13-2012, 03:58 PM

aha!!
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-Motor...item2ec27ac866

bought an engine hoist from him a couple of years ago when I rebuilt the motor in the van :)

barneyrubble · 11-13-2012, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by slapper

aha!!
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-Motor...item2ec27ac866

bought an engine hoist from him a couple of years ago when I rebuilt the motor in the van :)

Have you tried Repco. Looks like the have one in their catalogue at the moment for $149

http://catalogues.repco.com.au/offer...urce=catalogue

slapper · 11-13-2012, 05:14 PM

top effort on the Repco item - pretty much exactly the same thing and the shop's much closer to home!

in other news: I've decided to try the Mitas E07
gotta start somewhere :)

cheers

chewy52 · 11-14-2012, 05:22 PM

I have the Repco atv lifter, good for 680 Kg's. Has a removable handle, lock bars and is able to be raised and lowered by foot pedals leaving your hands free to control the bike. If you join (free) the Repco club they send you a 20% discount voucher. I can move my Tenere around while raised with no probs cause of the handle. The ebay version has none of these features. Hope this makes it a tadd easier to choose 1.

Domonsura · 11-14-2012, 06:20 PM

I have one of the repco ones as well, and so does Kev69 (I saw his and wanted one) . Being able to move the bike around once lifted is quite convenient if you don't always get to do the whole job at once like me.....
I got mine on sale at $149 be quick & it might just save you a bit of cash I think they are something like $250 normally.

masterbrewer · 11-15-2012, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by masterbrewer

Tried a few reds too, but they started seeping out

Bloody custard stain

barneyrubble · 11-15-2012, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by masterbrewer

Bloody custard stain

I'm guessing the knee isn't too far behind??

masterbrewer · 11-15-2012, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by barneyrubble

I'm guessing the knee isn't too far behind??

More like a Jam Berlina than custard with the scabs forming

arborsmarty · 11-16-2012, 10:09 PM

Jeepers MB...didn't the airbag go off??

Sent from my Crapple CryPhone using Craptalk

Aussie Trev · 11-17-2012, 12:20 PM

Haven't heard too much discussion about this, so I thought I'd stick it here for info. It's on today (Sunday 18th Nov) at the Gawler showgrounds.

Amongst several things being exhibited or on display is Peter from Hoey Racing, who loves talking to people about their suspension problems. Plus a heap of old bikes...

Might see you there...

http://www.gawlerexpo.com/

XRman · 11-17-2012, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DRTrev

Haven't heard too much discussion about this, so I thought I'd stick it here for info. It's on today (Sunday 18th Nov) at the Gawler showgrounds.

Amongst several things being exhibited or on display is Peter from Hoey Racing, who loves talking to people about their suspension problems. Plus a heap of old bikes...

Might see you there...

http://www.gawlerexpo.com/

I saw a promo sign for this as we went through Gawler on the way home form the Flinders. I could clean out my shed of old riding gear, a DRZ250 and a WRF290. Wouldn't my wife be happy!

Gawler has changed in the 30 years since I last visited there.

Aussie Trev · 11-17-2012, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by XRman

I saw a promo sign for this as we went through Gawler on the way home form the Flinders. I could clean out my shed of old riding gear, a DRZ250 and a WRF290. Wouldn't my wife be happy!

Gawler has changed in the 30 years since I last visited there.

Sing out next time you're through this way......we have 10 pubs in the town.

OzJuJu · 11-17-2012, 02:17 PM

Trashed my bike yesterday on the Bunyeroo Gorge road. 1 busted rib, busted thumb and a punctured lung. Was having the trip of a lifetime up till that moment. In tbd HDU at Port Augusta Hospital. Grrrrr
The ride report should be a hoot!

kipo · 11-17-2012, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by OzJuJu

Trashed my bike yesterday on the Bunyeroo Gorge road. 1 busted rib, busted thumb and a punctured lung. Was having the trip of a lifetime up till that moment. In tbd HDU at Port Augusta Hospital. Grrrrr
The ride report should be a hoot!

Hi mate, Sorry to hear that. if you need any help in Port Augusta call me 0419708164.

Cheers

11-13-2012, 03:16 PM	#8176
slapper Adventurer Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Adelaide Oddometer: 35	how about the mitas E08 and/or 09 ? I had somethuing on the back of the XR with an 08 looking tread and it did well enough. Unfortunately, I don't know exactly what tyre it was ... I was just about to replace it with the same when the bike was stolen - and I hadn't written down anywhere what tyre it was - doubly annoying as I tried 3 different types before settling on this one and had decided this was a keeper :( spent a quick 5 minutes hoping to remove the rear whell this morning and stick it in the car. bugga! Every other bike has been okay with a few lumps of wood chocked under the motor - the extra 30 kgs or so of the DR means I think it's time to buy a lift/stand! Crap, now I've got to find one that will actually cope with the 160 odd kilograms of DR :( Anybody know where I can get something locally? every time I get a new bike/car/whatever it seems I have to buy more tools :) slapper screwed with this post 11-13-2012 at 03:50 PM

11-14-2012, 05:22 PM	#8180
chewy52 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: FNQ, Cairns Oddometer: 109	ATV Lifter I have the Repco atv lifter, good for 680 Kg's. Has a removable handle, lock bars and is able to be raised and lowered by foot pedals leaving your hands free to control the bike. If you join (free) the Repco club they send you a 20% discount voucher. I can move my Tenere around while raised with no probs cause of the handle. The ebay version has none of these features. Hope this makes it a tadd easier to choose 1. __________________ Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional. If this weather keeps up, there'll be more of it.!!

11-16-2012, 10:09 PM	#8185
arborsmarty WFO Joined: Jun 2010 Location: Gawler South Australia Oddometer: 286	Jeepers MB...didn't the airbag go off?? Sent from my Crapple CryPhone using Craptalk __________________ *I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy!!*

11-17-2012, 12:20 PM	#8186
Aussie Trev aka DRTrev Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Gawler, South Australia Oddometer: 3,599	Gawler Motorcycle Expo and Swap Meet Haven't heard too much discussion about this, so I thought I'd stick it here for info. It's on today (Sunday 18th Nov) at the Gawler showgrounds. Amongst several things being exhibited or on display is Peter from Hoey Racing, who loves talking to people about their suspension problems. Plus a heap of old bikes... Might see you there... http://www.gawlerexpo.com/ __________________ TJ 2011 Triumph Tiger 800XC 2010 XT660Z Tenere 2007 DRZ400E 1982 PE175Z

11-17-2012, 02:17 PM	#8189
OzJuJu Slippery Fish Joined: Apr 2012 Location: SA, land of chocolate Oddometer: 431	Trashed my bike yesterday on the Bunyeroo Gorge road. 1 busted rib, busted thumb and a punctured lung. Was having the trip of a lifetime up till that moment. In tbd HDU at Port Augusta Hospital. Grrrrr The ride report should be a hoot! __________________ A trusty little Vegemite XT660Z '11 TTR250 Open Enduro '98

11-13-2012, 03:58 PM	#8177
slapper Adventurer Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Adelaide Oddometer: 35	aha!! http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-Motor...item2ec27ac866 bought an engine hoist from him a couple of years ago when I rebuilt the motor in the van :)

11-13-2012, 05:14 PM	#8179
slapper Adventurer Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Adelaide Oddometer: 35	top effort on the Repco item - pretty much exactly the same thing and the shop's much closer to home! in other news: I've decided to try the Mitas E07 gotta start somewhere :) cheers

11-14-2012, 06:20 PM	#8181
Domonsura Mad Bastard Joined: Jul 2011 Location: Gawler Belt Oddometer: 44	I have one of the repco ones as well, and so does Kev69 (I saw his and wanted one) . Being able to move the bike around once lifted is quite convenient if you don't always get to do the whole job at once like me..... I got mine on sale at $149 be quick & it might just save you a bit of cash I think they are something like $250 normally.

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