[Dave Ross]

in reply to: New Member – Mike #9214

Hi Mike,welcome to the forum. I hope you'll find it both useful and entertaining. I am sure you'll love the touring capabilities of your RT, they are a wonderful bike.Cheers,Alex

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Lost in Aotuhia #9189

Sorry, I was talking about the Capital Coast Adventure ride in Wellington. It happens on April 26. http://ccadv08.blogspot.com/2007/09/home.htmlIt's on every two years and I did the last one on my 1150. This year I will be using the R80GS.The ride happens within a radius of 30km of Wellington, but you'd never know. I fully recommend it to anyone. It's easier on a light bike, but doable on a GS with TKC80.Whangamomona has got some great roads it's definitely worth a weekend.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gc4n4SlxVTk

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Lost in Aotuhia #9187

Sounds tempting. Why don't you guys come and do the CCA and we'll look into on the ride back to Auckland.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: useful hints for adventure riders or those contemplating adventure #9023

Does anyone know of similar off road / adventure riding training in New Zeealand?

As far as I know there is no permanent course available. I have seen riding courses advertised in the Kiwibiker magazine. If you are in Auckland you could join a family day at the Woodhill forest. These are usually organized by the Waitemata motorcycle club.Alternatively,  it is just a matter of having a go on gravel roads, and once you have gained a bit of confidence, you could look at doing a trail ride. Having said that, a lighter bike is probably more suitable than the F650 for trail rides. It would be perfect for gravel, though.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Lost in Aotuhia #9180

Woah, a real adventure ride, and all alone,too. How brave is that? You write really well, I could just imagine how you must have felt. Too bad you didn't get more pics, but then again, you've got to get your priorities straight. The big GS is not exactly a mountain goat, more of an Oxen. Well done.Cheers,Alex

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: help please – rear seat of 1150gs will not unlock #9167

Yes, the key definitely turns right to open the lock. I'll have to have a close look at the mechanism to see what could cause it to remain locked.Alex

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Getting the most from my bike. #9112

Hi Leigh,I hope you didn't mind me fixing your link on that first photo. Thanks for posting those.Alex

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: help please – rear seat of 1150gs will not unlock #9164

As far as I remember, got to test it out though, is that the key turns clockwise to open.  If your theory is correct, you may want to try to shake the bike to unjam the seat. You may have some grit in there, that is jamming the catch mechanism rather than the lock.To lock my seat, I always have to punch it down near the right end corner of the seat, but only after I have turned the key to allow for the loop to seat on the catch. Maybe two people should try it in reverse. I hope that makes sense.Cheers,Alex

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: GS Sidechair of Off Road Adventures #9141

I quite like the Ural hacks. Some have two wheel drive. I think there is a guy in Katikati who imports them.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Tyres #9158

I am afraid the TKC won't lessen it all that much, you'd have to go much more aggressive. Much better to just get used to it. You must relax. Do a bit of test braking with your front brake, you will be surprised how much traction there is. You obviously can't lean the same way into a corner as you can on the road. It's probably a good idea to read the link Aslan has posted.I always seem to find it harder to do right turns :-), as it goes against the camber of the road and you should always stay left, if you cannot fully see around a bend. Other than that, I take advantage of the camber and cross over often.While riding along the left and if the camber is quite pronounced I weigh the inside peg. Going around corners it depends on the speed I am riding at. If I go a bit faster, I weigh the outside and gas it as I come out of the turn. Often if things seem to go wrong, a bit more gas will help. However, a bit too much can also be a bad thing.The key is not to tense up. Counter steering still applies.  That's what seems to work for me, but I wouldn't call myself and expert and there are people on this board who are much more qualified than I and who may have other ideas.Have an enjoyable trip, don't forget to take photos.Alex

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Tyres #9156

In my opinion anything that will add to your confidence is better. The TKC will provide better traction on most gravel surfaces. They will be more confidence inspiring while riding through fords. They will also need to be replaced at the end of your trip.In the dry, on easy gravel roads you will not notice a difference. However, conditions can change rapidly and it always pays to have tires that can handle the worst roads you are likely to encounter.While crossing the Old Man Range I was pleased to have them on the bike. Others will tell you that they did alright on Tourances, and they did. I am waffling, aren't I :-). Put the TKC80 on, you can't go wrong with them.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: GS Sidechair of Off Road Adventures #9138

One day, when I am to old to hold the bike upright. (Shut up , Steve B., I know what you'd want to say)  😀

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: GS Sidechair of Off Road Adventures #9136

or this[img width=480 height=339]http://www.endurogespanne.de/DB/lupus-pict/PD/BMW-PD-rechts-SW.JPG[/img]It's got chain drive by  the way[img width=480 height=411]http://www.endurogespanne.de/DB/lupus-pict/PD/BMW-PD-antrieb-links.JPG[/img]another one[img width=480 height=324]http://www.endurogespanne.de/DB/Wonki-pict/wasp-bmw/wasp-vorn-rechts-2.JPG[/img]more[img width=480 height=417]http://www.endurogespanne.de/DB/RDDG-pict/seite1/EB-BMW-RDDG-vorn2.JPG[/img][img width=480 height=360]http://www.endurogespanne.de/DB/RDDG-pict/seite1/EB-BMW-RDDG-rechts.JPG[/img][img width=480 height=356]http://www.endurogespanne.de/DB/wei-EGT-2002/EB-AB-vorn-rechts1c.JPG[/img][img width=480 height=345]http://www.endurogespanne.de/DB/wei-EGT-2002/EB-AB-SW-innnen1c.JPG[/img][img width=480 height=402]http://www.endurogespanne.de/DB/m_ku/BMWR100-rueck2.JPG[/img][img width=480 height=292]http://www.endurogespanne.de/DB/FrBr-pict/HU-BMW-FrBr-rechts.JPG[/img][img width=480 height=320]http://www.endurogespanne.de/DB/wei-pict/HU-wasp-bmw-rechts1.JPG[/img][img width=480 height=255]http://www.endurogespanne.de/DB/Wonki-pict/roemer-BMWR80GSrechts.JPG[/img]There has got to be one you like 🙂

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: GS Sidechair of Off Road Adventures #9135

How about this?[img width=480 height=318]http://www.endurogespanne.de/DB/Krohmer-pict/krohmer-Ladakh-vorn.JPG[/img]

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: GS Sidechair of Off Road Adventures #9134

I like this one 🙂 If you ride fast enough it might go “off”-road.

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