[Dave Ross]

in reply to: find second hand parts for bmw #10237

Welcome to the forum Philippe. I have moved your post to this part of the forum. Hopefully you'll get some useful replies.Alex

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Baehr helmets #9431

I've heard that the Baehr helmets are supposed to be very quiet. They are also quite expensive. At the end of the day it's how they fit you that matters.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: R75 /6 report #10227

Here is some inspiration for you 🙂

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: R75 /6 report #10226

I've had Macadam 50 in the past, they worked well on my CX500On the K75 I had Conti tours Tk16 & Tk17 I was happy with those as wellOf course you can just stick to what ever goes under the name of ME33 these days.Considering the brakes, tyres and suspension of your bike and the fact that it was your first ride on it you went remarkably fast, faster than I would have gone for sure.My little slide shook me up a little bit, but you somehow managed to stay in touch. Just take it easy from now on, until you've got the bike sorted, before you get stuck up the exhaust of someone else's bike :-).

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Gravel and off road ride – Auckland #10206

Luigi rides a Cagiva Raptor (with lots of carbon fiber), but he was only joking, the bike doesn't have slicks. Luigi,you can never be sure on the amount of wipes nor on the type of actual use they'll end up getting. Best to bring the whole sachet.I know that the Germans can count on the Italians to bring up the rear, so I am sure you won't mind helping to push the GS uphill with me. I'll  be walking on the other side of the bike.

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in reply to: Gravel and off road ride – Auckland #10202

Hi guys, like to take part. Been told that register off road rides can easily be done on sports bikes with slicks. please advice if this has changed. Luigi from cagiva

No, this hasn't changed, please come along, you'll love it. Don't forget to bring some wet-wipes, there is an off chance that we'll encounter a speck of dust or a drop of rain. Better be prepared for the worst case scenario.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Gravel and off road ride – Auckland #10200

Off-road is fine, but I have no idea where you'd find it. Just keep in mind that my R80 is a mule and not a mountain goat. I can go most places, but only very slowly.

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in reply to: Gravel and off road ride – Auckland #10198

I see the posts on kiwibiker of the guys doing 150-200kmph on gravel.

I also see a lot of other posts on Kiwirider as a result.It is not that hard to ride  high speed on a straight bit of gravel, all you need is a capable bike and the certainty that there will be no turkeys, sheep, dogs, cattle or fencing wire on the road.Those Waitemata Motorcycle Club family fun days are great. It's all one way traffic, there is an ambulance on site and a track for every level of riding skills.I am still waiting for some parts for my R80. As soon as I have them I'll be able to replace the leaking push rod tube seals and then I'll be keen for a gravel ride. Next week should be possible. As I ride to work rain or shine, I have become a bit of a fine weather rider on the weekends. This means I won't be all that keen if the weather is poor.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Removing Front Wheel Bearings #10197

The bearing in the picture looks like it's jammed a bit. Maybe you should try to tap it in square again, before using a puller?

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Youtube Rider training Video #10192

Once you've mastered these techniques you'll be ready for the advanced videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAhLMwm56hE&feature=related

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: R1200GS brake failure lights flashing. #10190

I guess you would have checked the alignment of the hand guards by now. They can just slightly interfere with the brake lever, which will then cause a fault.

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in reply to: Bing carb overhaul (only for airheads :-) #10153

I went ahead and changed the throttle shaft O-ring as well. It was quite easy. I used a file to remove the bruising on the screw thread. I hadn't realized that these were brass screws as well, so filing didn't take long. As soon as the rest of my carb parts arrive the job is complete.This gives me the confidence to go ahead and replace the throttle shaft on my R1150GS, so it will be rattle free again.Thanks for all your help.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Physics of motorcycling – Rider training – Canterbury #10176

That wouldn't be the rider with the muddy bike and gear?

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: R100/7 Replacement clocks #10187

Well, I think we've managed to upset Nick some time ago and now the place is filling up with airheads  :-D.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: K100RS Restoration #10188

Hi Duncan,you could use these guys for the seat http://www.charmans.co.nz/products.shtml#motorcyclesany panel beater should be able to paint the tank. Paul Edlington form the Register does a very good job on bikes.

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