[Dave Ross]

in reply to: 2009 BMW F800GS – First Ride #11190

With a perennial best-seller in the R1200GS and GS Adventure, the German propeller gang has been seeking to bring that same mentality to a whole new segment of riders, those with weaker muscles and smaller bank accounts.

Not a bike for you then, Dean?

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Which GPS? #11007

+1 on the new avatar.  Was that photo taken when you were on the 2008 Moon Safari?How much longer on the 450?  Must be pretty close!

It's a great photo, you hardly notice the road it's on.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: 42nd Traverse #11090

Bravery in numbers. I would not have attempted this on my own. Probably not even a good idea on a mountain bike.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Membership #11157

Is there any way in which I can find out my membership number...or get me badge??Dave 😕

Assuming you have gone through the regular membership application process via the website and have paid online, or with a cheque, you should receive your number and badge within a few weeks.The membership cards are made up in batch lots, and they get send back and forth a couple of times. Unfortunately this process takes a little bit of time. If it has been several weeks and you've had no response, you should contact John Wuts at [url=http://membership@bmwor.org.nz]membership@bmwor.org.nz [/url]Hope this helps.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: AKL 0ct.19 Register Ride to the Nikau Cafe Waikeretu #11121

Not sure if the one at Port Waikato is open yet, as he mentioned it would be around November.By the way Alex, what maps do you use to put on the web site ?

The map on this page is from the Nikau Cafe'. Why do you ask?

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: AKL 0ct.19 Register Ride to the Nikau Cafe Waikeretu #11117

That looks like a good one!Do you remember that the guy who runs Cafe Kaos in Tuakau also took over the cafe at Port Waikato?  We must try that sometime too.

Yes we must do that. Thanks for reminding me.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: New 2009 K 1300 s, r and Gt #11114

hahaI got the latest model BMW. Oh no you don't cause they just increased the motor size by 100cc. Marketing to suckers who must have the latest. priceless

Ya but you get the standard indicators. 

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Helmet suggestions? #11033

Dean should know, he keeps up to date with this sort of stuff.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: The Bubba Scrub – An inspiring Jumping Style #11106

I look forward to a range of 40+ year olds doing the “bubba scrub”, I'm sure A&E will be impressed!!

We can dream 😀

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: 42nd Traverse #11087

nice one boys... and all done without a "site specific safety plan"... thats what i call living!!!

We had a first aid kit, and Willy at the Pub knew where we went. What could have gone wrong with a back up like that?  😀

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: 42nd Traverse #11086

I found this link with a bit more informationn on the other tracks in the area. In hindsight we should have checked in at National Park and other surrounding information centres for more info on rides in the area.http://www.the-park.co.nz/trails/Cheers

Good find Des.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: The Bubba Scrub – An inspiring Jumping Style #11101

Experience have got theirs displayed on a platform outside the shop. It does look the part.I'll have to wait for a hardly used secondhand one. Every now and then they have these amazing low km bikes. I wish I had more money.I wonder if they are going to do a G650X Adventure, a bit like the Dakar bikes, with a fairing and top level suspension. I really liked the look of the KTM Lc4 Adventure, but that's out of production now. Maybe the 690 will replace it.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: The Bubba Scrub – An inspiring Jumping Style #11098

Pretty amazing. I have already managed the first bit, washing out the front. Now I need to work on getting the bike airborne. I just wonder if this will hurt even more when I hit the ground afterwards.Thanks for posting.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Another member #11096

Good point. I'll get to it as soon as I've finished checking the valves on Gerda's 650.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Oct. 5 Lunch Ride to the Orua Bird Gardens #10608

A valiant effort then. We had to endure a ride in the rain for most of the way.

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