Green Triangle Region riders - Page 15

MierMoto · 12-12-2011, 01:10 AM

Cheers XRman. Slow did a great job. He got the tyres on as if it was a bicycle.

You know, I've looked at Australian sites and I'm still to find one that can beat the overseas ones, with tax and postage. Examples: Slow mentioned Vince Strang having a choke button for for my carbie. They do, for $63! I went onto ProCycle and they've got it for $17. The one with the short cable is $32. Another one: Two Brothers exhaust here in Australia, over $600. On ProCycle it's $350. Believe me, I'd love to support Australian businesses, but come on!

Sorry, I've always had a bee in my bonnet about this. Already a grumpy old man my wife says.

Slowpoak · 12-12-2011, 01:46 AM

XRman, there is a nack to getting those Mitas tryes, that rear I assed getting on. Miermotos wife refered to me as ' the jedi of motorcycle maintenance' but my lunch box is already full of ego, but I'll take it with both hands. If anyone does need assistance with there bikes, I charge by the minute so make sure the fridge is full.

Like I said miermoto, VSM, adventure moto & procycle have a tonne of stuff that could increase the mortage balance.

GagsD2 · 12-12-2011, 02:28 AM

Hi guys

I have purchased both my Mitas rears through Tim Campbell's and they have fitted them for me......pain in the a%*e to fit they are too.....not sure about the standard E-09's as opposed to the Dakar version. Oh, and mine aren't twitchy either so play around with your pressures, as XR suggested.

Moto, I got the choke with small cable from Pro-cycle and with the Safari tank it is, I feel, the best option; the other will be tucked up underneath.

I have spread my purchases around and purchased from all those mention so far. I did buy my Staintune locally as I wanted that system specifically. The FMF's sound nice but I feel are a bit loud.....not that the Staintune is quiet, especially with bung removed. I did like the note from Slow's TK pipe and they slip on the original header. Can be a bit scarce at times I believe.

On a side note, anyone interested in a pre-christmas drink somewhere??

......I know it's hard to find somewhere central and we don't want to encourage drink driving/riding. Just a thought!!

Slowpoak · 12-12-2011, 02:50 AM

The dakar visor is harder to get on / just ask my partner, the standard E-09 is easier to get on with a bit of K-Y.

I set the pressure @ recommended side wall advice moto, its a good start but as the other boys have said lower it till fells comfortable. I run my tyres @ 25 psi and works well for me on dirt & tar.
Pre christmas drinks would be good Gags, just have to organise a day / date.

XRman · 12-12-2011, 03:03 AM

My leg is still busted (7 weeks now). My arm pits are sore from those bloody crutches. I can make it across the road to work just, but even the pub (Royal) is too far to hobble. You reckon you are grumpy Gags!!!!

I have a nice sun room at the back of my place with table and chairs and a BBQ. Make it a BYO event and name a date, except for this weekend when the place is full of bloody South Australians ( oops I forgot; I was one of those once)

Address: 4a Tanner Crt. Portland. Disregard the guard dogs: they don't often bite.

Slow another use for KY! I use dishwashing detergent for tyre fitting. Just as well I didn't use it for the other purpose! Bubbles hmmn!

Slowpoak · 12-12-2011, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by XRman

My leg is still busted (7 weeks now). My arm pits are sore from those bloody crutches. I can make it across the road to work just, but even the pub (Royal) is too far to hobble. You reckon you are grumpy Gags!!!!

I have a nice sun room at the back of my place with table and chairs and a BBQ. Make it a BYO event and name a date, except for this weekend when the place is full of bloody South Australians ( oops I forgot; I was one of those once)

Address: 4a Tanner Crt. Portland. Disregard the guard dogs: they don't often bite.

Slow another use for KY! I use dishwashing detergent for tyre fitting. Just as well I didn't use it for the other purpose! Bubbles hmmn!

Yes the use of dish detergent has worked in the past, bubbling fun is all part of the adventure.

GagsD2 · 12-12-2011, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by XRman

My leg is still busted (7 weeks now). My arm pits are sore from those bloody crutches. I can make it across the road to work just, but even the pub (Royal) is too far to hobble. You reckon you are grumpy Gags!!!! I have been known to be but I got me some good drugs now.......mostly a happy camper

I have a nice sun room at the back of my place with table and chairs and a BBQ. Make it a BYO event and name a date, except for this weekend when the place is full of bloody South Australians ( oops I forgot; I was one of those once)

Address: 4a Tanner Crt. Portland. Disregard the guard dogs: they don't often bite.

Slow another use for KY! I use dishwashing detergent for tyre fitting. Just as well I didn't use it for the other purpose! Bubbles hmmn!

What do you guys reckon for a date......there isn't much space in there!! This weekend was no good for me anyway and god help us, Xmas is the following weekend.....

What are thoughts for Fri 23/12??? Just putting a suggestion out there

BTW.......thanks for offering up yours as a venue XR!!

Slowpoak · 12-12-2011, 01:51 PM

Same here Gags, this weekend is no good as I'm down in Gippsland visiting from thursday onwards & 23/12 I start back to work for the weekend shift/block.

I'm sure something can be arranged ?

MierMoto · 12-12-2011, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Slowpoak

I start back to work for the weekend shift/block.

Stop crying! That's why you get paid the big bucks!

GagsD2 · 12-12-2011, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MierMoto

Stop crying! That's why you get paid the big bucks!

big bucks mean nothing if they interfere with your obsessions!!!

Unfortunately money doesn't buy you time.......

MierMoto · 12-12-2011, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GagsD2

Unfortunately money doesn't buy you time.......

Yes, but it adds the quality to time...

Slowpoak · 12-12-2011, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MierMoto

Stop crying! That's why you get paid the big bucks!

If your looking to go fishing ' smurfette ', try another pond cause I'm not biting.

Hang on, i believe i just took a nibble.

GagsD2 · 12-12-2011, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GagsD2

What do you guys reckon for a date......there isn't much space in there!! This weekend was no good for me anyway and god help us, Xmas is the following weekend.....

What are thoughts for Fri 23/12??? Just putting a suggestion out there

BTW.......thanks for offering up yours as a venue XR!!

Not that it's relevant or anything, you might have guessed by this I am not riding to the Corner to watch the Longest day riders (nutters) come in

Slowpoak · 12-12-2011, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by GagsD2

Not that it's relevant or anything, you might have guessed by this I am not riding to the Corner to watch the Longest day riders (nutters) come in

I wasn't sure what this ride was all about until I checked on the net, Gags why couch it when you could run in it. The whole thing sounds like a pretty wild fucked-up idea that was born around a campfire one night.

Where do I get better information about the race Gags ?

MierMoto · 12-13-2011, 12:13 AM

I'm aiming at doing the APC rally next year. Hopefully I'll have enough money for it by that time, but it sounded like it was a blast. I just need someone with a GPS to join me. Gags...Slowpoak, you're thinking of getting a GPS...

12-12-2011, 01:10 AM	#211
MierMoto Bike Freak Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Nairne, SA, Oz Oddometer: 150	Cheers XRman. Slow did a great job. He got the tyres on as if it was a bicycle. You know, I've looked at Australian sites and I'm still to find one that can beat the overseas ones, with tax and postage. Examples: Slow mentioned Vince Strang having a choke button for for my carbie. They do, for $63! I went onto ProCycle and they've got it for $17. The one with the short cable is $32. Another one: Two Brothers exhaust here in Australia, over $600. On ProCycle it's $350. Believe me, I'd love to support Australian businesses, but come on! Sorry, I've always had a bee in my bonnet about this. Already a grumpy old man my wife says. __________________ http://miermoto.blogspot.com/ 2013 Tenere XT660Z

12-12-2011, 01:46 AM	#212
Slowpoak Riding the buck-shot Joined: Oct 2011 Location: SW Victoria, Australia Oddometer: 397	Maintenance. XRman, there is a nack to getting those Mitas tryes, that rear I assed getting on. Miermotos wife refered to me as ' the jedi of motorcycle maintenance' but my lunch box is already full of ego, but I'll take it with both hands. If anyone does need assistance with there bikes, I charge by the minute so make sure the fridge is full. Like I said miermoto, VSM, adventure moto & procycle have a tonne of stuff that could increase the mortage balance. __________________ ' This is probably as bad as it gets ', yeah right.

12-12-2011, 02:28 AM	#213
GagsD2 --< oLd 'n SlOw >-- Joined: Feb 2010 Location: SW Vic (Aus) Oddometer: 849	Good to see some conversation Hi guys I have purchased both my Mitas rears through Tim Campbell's and they have fitted them for me......pain in the a%e to fit they are too.....not sure about the standard E-09's as opposed to the Dakar version. Oh, and mine aren't twitchy either so play around with your pressures, as XR suggested. Moto, I got the choke with small cable from Pro-cycle and with the Safari tank it is, I feel, the best option; the other will be tucked up underneath. I have spread my purchases around and purchased from all those mention so far. I did buy my Staintune locally as I wanted that system specifically. The FMF's sound nice but I feel are a bit loud.....not that the Staintune is quiet, especially with bung removed. I did like the note from Slow's TK pipe and they slip on the original header. Can be a bit scarce at times I believe. On a side note, anyone interested in a pre-christmas drink somewhere?? ......I know it's hard to find somewhere central and we don't want to encourage drink driving/riding. Just a thought!! __________________ The faster you go, the less it hurts.....* Looking for interest in the 2013 ride www.motorcyclingagainstcancer.org.au

12-12-2011, 02:50 AM	#214
Slowpoak Riding the buck-shot Joined: Oct 2011 Location: SW Victoria, Australia Oddometer: 397	Mothers club chatter. The dakar visor is harder to get on / just ask my partner, the standard E-09 is easier to get on with a bit of K-Y. I set the pressure @ recommended side wall advice moto, its a good start but as the other boys have said lower it till fells comfortable. I run my tyres @ 25 psi and works well for me on dirt & tar. Pre christmas drinks would be good Gags, just have to organise a day / date. __________________ ' This is probably as bad as it gets ', yeah right. Slowpoak screwed with this post 12-12-2011 at 02:57 AM

12-12-2011, 03:03 AM	#215
XRman ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2006 Location: SW Victoria Oddometer: 996	X-mas drinks at my house My leg is still busted (7 weeks now). My arm pits are sore from those bloody crutches. I can make it across the road to work just, but even the pub (Royal) is too far to hobble. You reckon you are grumpy Gags!!!! I have a nice sun room at the back of my place with table and chairs and a BBQ. Make it a BYO event and name a date, except for this weekend when the place is full of bloody South Australians ( oops I forgot; I was one of those once) Address: 4a Tanner Crt. Portland. Disregard the guard dogs: they don't often bite. Slow another use for KY! I use dishwashing detergent for tyre fitting. Just as well I didn't use it for the other purpose! Bubbles hmmn!

12-12-2011, 01:51 PM	#218
Slowpoak Riding the buck-shot Joined: Oct 2011 Location: SW Victoria, Australia Oddometer: 397	BBQ & drinks. Same here Gags, this weekend is no good as I'm down in Gippsland visiting from thursday onwards & 23/12 I start back to work for the weekend shift/block. I'm sure something can be arranged ? __________________ ' This is probably as bad as it gets ', yeah right.

12-13-2011, 12:13 AM	#225
MierMoto Bike Freak Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Nairne, SA, Oz Oddometer: 150	I'm aiming at doing the APC rally next year. Hopefully I'll have enough money for it by that time, but it sounded like it was a blast. I just need someone with a GPS to join me. Gags...Slowpoak, you're thinking of getting a GPS... __________________ http://miermoto.blogspot.com/ 2013 Tenere XT660Z

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