About Schmidt - Page 17

Dino3310 · 01-07-2011, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Padmei

Ok this should get the thread count up... What do ya reckon it's worth?

?

box of Tui's and $50 for the tyres

Padmei · 01-07-2011, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Dino3310

box of Tui's and $50 for the tyres

Sorry pal - don't drink so it's gotta involve at least a couple of cans of condensed milk.

Dino3310 · 01-07-2011, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Padmei

Sorry pal - don't drink so it's gotta involve at least a couple of cans of condensed milk.

the box was my way

Dino3310 · 01-07-2011, 01:16 AM

are you really gonna sell gonzo

XTC · 01-07-2011, 01:56 AM

What plans?

Padmei · 01-07-2011, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by XTC

What plans?

Hmm lets see if anyone else can answer this question - anyone here remember the eighties?

XTC · 01-07-2011, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Padmei

Hmm lets see if anyone else can answer this question - anyone here remember the eighties?

Oh I get it! You've mistaken me for an eighties pop group! I suppose it's easily done? Dude what are you smoking and where can I get some?

Dino3310 · 01-07-2011, 02:07 PM

bugga dont knw how to embed a the clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0C6bVckO_CM

Dino3310 · 01-07-2011, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by XTC

Oh I get it! You've mistaken me for an eighties pop group! I suppose it's easily done? Dude what are you smoking and where can I get some?

hey they went from 75 to 2005, so 70s 80s 90s

Box'a'bits · 01-15-2011, 09:41 PM

Aaaannnndddd?????

NordieBoy · 01-15-2011, 10:18 PM

Getting there...

igormortis · 01-15-2011, 10:59 PM

Oohhh, I like that!

Padmei · 01-16-2011, 12:17 AM

Spent a few evenings getting ready for a face transplant on Schmidtty. I got a very cheap plastic headlite & chrome brackets to replace the big ugly wooly mammoth head that was on it.
Got set up in the lab

Similar story to nutty's really as far as tackling the wiring.

As a sparky I hate taped wires - Back in my apprentice days it was customary practise to tape all the bloody wires together behind a fixed switchboard. If you had to disconnect a certain circuit the access was so tight you only had space to slide your hand (holding a bare knife blade) past live terminals to slice the tape to free the wire. consequently I like my boys to roam free as much as they can. Free as the wind blows, free as the grass grows... ahem...

I marked all the indicator wires that would be needed later on for the nice little TTR indicators.

While Nutty chose to cut his wires & reconnect them I wanted to keep everything so it could go back to stock with the wooly mammoth head again. I managed to ease them into the RHS cavity under the tank in front of the relays & stuff.

I got a mate with a stuffed shoulder to continously lift the tank (full of gas) off & on while I checked it out from below. I asked him to hold it just up a few inches a few times to check there was no pinching of wires. I realised after I had lunch that I should have told him to just put the tank on the ground while I was away...

So here it is anyway.

I apologise for the quality of the pics- they're not supposed to be soft dreamy focus on purpose but I think I resized them too much.
What you can't see clearly is the brand new 606 on the front & E 07 on the back. It was a crying shame to get them dirty but I had to try them out.

I haven't got a speedo on yet so am using the GPS & bracket off Gonzo. I was going to use a bike comp but got a bit burnt out dealing with wires. I thought of buying some 12v lites to use as gen, neutral lites etc then realised the original ones look quite cool. I may make a small panel to hold the lites & 12v socket if time allows before the Dusty Butt.

I went with Nordie up the Maungatapu for a shakedown run - an appropriate description. Since the heavy rain on the 28th Dec the track is more washed out & rocky than ever. That's where that action shot above came from.

Box'a'bits · 01-16-2011, 12:27 AM

So what did you do with the ignition in the end?

Padmei · 01-16-2011, 12:43 AM

The ride up the Maungatapu was a good rough tough ride for the old boy. I have been contemplating what to do with the rear end as you may have remembered. This ride helped me with a few issues over whether to go mono, double sided or stay with the paralever.

The bike was going very well up the steep loose sections however was big & heavy & needed a bit of input to get set up. It tractored up nicely & if the line was right it handled steadily.

On the way down I realised that it was not a good idea to let it have its' head as I overshot one steep corner. The lack of engine braking means the back brake gets a good workout.

The rear shock is toasted as it just pogos & often caused occasional loss of traction (along with over inflation of the rear tyre) on the steep rocky pitches. It will need to be addressed when I get some money.

On the way back thru the Maitai on the gravel it was serious fun. The plantedness & new 606 was confidence inspiring & it was here that I think the GS has it's advantage.

I was reading an interesting mono vs para debate on GSers

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthr...194770&page=12

Despite all the usual posturing it is interesting to hear the pros & cons.

I had a quick spin on Nordies new TT350 & it was a word away from the GS. I realise now that Nutty was right & although the GS' will handle gnarly terrain, they aren't the best bike for it.

Cosequently I am pretty confident that I will keep it as a paralever & use a smaller lighter bike for the rough stuff

01-07-2011, 02:07 PM	#248
Dino3310 Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2008 Location: waikato gravel and sand Oddometer: 622	bugga dont knw how to embed a the clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0C6bVckO_CM Dino3310 screwed with this post 01-07-2011 at 02:16 PM

01-15-2011, 09:41 PM	#250
Box'a'bits In need of repair Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Oddometer: 1,426	Aaaannnndddd????? __________________ My '91 R100GS thread is here My Ride photos are here It's just better when there's twins involved....

01-15-2011, 10:18 PM	#251
NordieBoy Armature speller Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Kiwiland Oddometer: 6,763	Getting there... Attached Images

01-16-2011, 12:27 AM	#254
Box'a'bits In need of repair Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Oddometer: 1,426	So what did you do with the ignition in the end? __________________ My '91 R100GS thread is here My Ride photos are here It's just better when there's twins involved....

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01-07-2011, 01:16 AM	#244
Dino3310 Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2008 Location: waikato gravel and sand Oddometer: 622	are you really gonna sell gonzo

01-07-2011, 01:56 AM	#245
XTC Taz Joined: May 2005 Location: Waiuku New Zealand Oddometer: 523	What plans?

01-15-2011, 10:59 PM	#252
igormortis Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Oddometer: 1,082	Oohhh, I like that!

01-16-2011, 12:17 AM	#253
Padmei ^OP enamoured Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Nelson New Zealand Oddometer: 2,477	Spent a few evenings getting ready for a face transplant on Schmidtty. I got a very cheap plastic headlite & chrome brackets to replace the big ugly wooly mammoth head that was on it. Got set up in the lab Similar story to nutty's really as far as tackling the wiring. As a sparky I hate taped wires - Back in my apprentice days it was customary practise to tape all the bloody wires together behind a fixed switchboard. If you had to disconnect a certain circuit the access was so tight you only had space to slide your hand (holding a bare knife blade) past live terminals to slice the tape to free the wire. consequently I like my boys to roam free as much as they can. Free as the wind blows, free as the grass grows... ahem... I marked all the indicator wires that would be needed later on for the nice little TTR indicators. While Nutty chose to cut his wires & reconnect them I wanted to keep everything so it could go back to stock with the wooly mammoth head again. I managed to ease them into the RHS cavity under the tank in front of the relays & stuff. I got a mate with a stuffed shoulder to continously lift the tank (full of gas) off & on while I checked it out from below. I asked him to hold it just up a few inches a few times to check there was no pinching of wires. I realised after I had lunch that I should have told him to just put the tank on the ground while I was away... So here it is anyway. I apologise for the quality of the pics- they're not supposed to be soft dreamy focus on purpose but I think I resized them too much. What you can't see clearly is the brand new 606 on the front & E 07 on the back. It was a crying shame to get them dirty but I had to try them out. I haven't got a speedo on yet so am using the GPS & bracket off Gonzo. I was going to use a bike comp but got a bit burnt out dealing with wires. I thought of buying some 12v lites to use as gen, neutral lites etc then realised the original ones look quite cool. I may make a small panel to hold the lites & 12v socket if time allows before the Dusty Butt. I went with Nordie up the Maungatapu for a shakedown run - an appropriate description. Since the heavy rain on the 28th Dec the track is more washed out & rocky than ever. That's where that action shot above came from.

01-16-2011, 12:43 AM	#255
Padmei ^OP enamoured Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Nelson New Zealand Oddometer: 2,477	The ride up the Maungatapu was a good rough tough ride for the old boy. I have been contemplating what to do with the rear end as you may have remembered. This ride helped me with a few issues over whether to go mono, double sided or stay with the paralever. The bike was going very well up the steep loose sections however was big & heavy & needed a bit of input to get set up. It tractored up nicely & if the line was right it handled steadily. On the way down I realised that it was not a good idea to let it have its' head as I overshot one steep corner. The lack of engine braking means the back brake gets a good workout. The rear shock is toasted as it just pogos & often caused occasional loss of traction (along with over inflation of the rear tyre) on the steep rocky pitches. It will need to be addressed when I get some money. On the way back thru the Maitai on the gravel it was serious fun. The plantedness & new 606 was confidence inspiring & it was here that I think the GS has it's advantage. I was reading an interesting mono vs para debate on GSers http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthr...194770&page=12 Despite all the usual posturing it is interesting to hear the pros & cons. I had a quick spin on Nordies new TT350 & it was a word away from the GS. I realise now that Nutty was right & although the GS' will handle gnarly terrain, they aren't the best bike for it. Cosequently I am pretty confident that I will keep it as a paralever & use a smaller lighter bike for the rough stuff