[Dave Morris]

in reply to: Woodhill forest family fun day, with the Waitemata Motorcycle Club #9917

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[Dave Morris]

in reply to: Maybe buying………R1150GS. What do you think #9830

I would suggest Port Waikato to Te Akau warf. You could include Klondyke road. Pick a fine day, the scenery is stunning. Oh, might pay to put on some TKC80 if you are planning to do more of this.

earth to Koko come in Koko. geezzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz ya better buy a GPS

[Dave Morris]

in reply to: Letterboxes, post them here #6844

On the main road through Tapu.

strange. I know the house but never seen the letterbox. been past it 100 times in last couple of years. can't be a motorbike

[Dave Morris]

in reply to: Stainless Steel Brake Lines #7272

speaking of WOF's. Couple of years back I took me scooter for a warrant. He failed it on the grounds that I had a white light facing to the rear. This so called white light was the white Diamond grade reflective tape I had put on rear mudguard which is white as real bmw's have  tendency to blow the rear tail light bulb after ya spent a while on the gravel.I asked him to show me how this hwite light was powered and how to turn it on. I informed him that I did not think that reflective tape fell into the definition of a light.the twat had to concede.

[Dave Morris]

in reply to: Maybe buying………R1150GS. What do you think #9820

buy it. u will love it

[Dave Morris]

in reply to: Recall BMW R 1200 R, GS and ST models – Conversion to new brake lines #9810

BMW R 1200 R, GS and ST models - Conversion to new brake linesDate: 24/04/2008Supplier Name: BMW Group AustraliaProduct Make: BMW Product Model: BMW R 1200 R, GS and ST Target Number: 560 Model Years From:  Consequences:  Campaign Number:  VIN Range: ZS11352 to ZS24994. ZS93169 to ZU98939. ZL85597 to ZL86888. Serial Range:  Product Info: Model R 1200 R (K27). Type 0378. R 1200 GS (K25). 0307. R 1200 ST (K28).Defect Details:  The brake lines installed on the motorcycles might be under strain. The vibrations that occur when the motorcycle is being ridden could cause these brake lines to develop leaks, allowing brake fluid to escape.Consumer action: BMW has written to all customers advising them to return their motorcycles to their chosen dealership.Market Coverage: NationalRecall Coverage: National

does this include the R1150Gs that koko just put new lines on

[Dave Morris]

in reply to: Stainless Steel Brake Lines #7269

I just did the annual service on the 1150 and fitted SS brake lines. Changed the clutch fluid as well. Took me about three hours all up, but my time was free :-). I actually enjoyed working on the bike. I also got to try out my Teng torque wrench :-). The 60000 will be done in a couple of weeks, a bit early but I'll have time then.

have you got the "low vehicle volume modification cert " for your next warrant of fitness. Ya just can't go around chucking stuff on your bike that makes it unsafe for other road users. I shall ring the testing station and inform them what you have done. safe motoring

[Dave Morris]

in reply to: Rob’s R1200GS breaks down again! #9802

if ya purchased a real BMW u would not have these problems :evil:b

[Dave Morris]

in reply to: Rider training for BMW. #6633

You could write her a letter Steve. 👿 😐 😀 😀

do not know her address and she has probabaly been brainwashed by stats.

[Dave Morris]

in reply to: Rider training for BMW. #6630

Hi AllI received this at work today.Subject: Motorcycle Training Courses   Good Morning All,   Thought I would let you know the dates of the Motorcycle Skills Courses we have part funded (in partnership with Regional Road Safety (Maureen Bishop)) as a way to help address the rising number of injuries as a result of motorcycle crashes. Injuries from motorcycle crashes contribute to 18% of ACC motor-vehicle claims, when representing only 2% of vehicles on the road. From looking at the data, there seems to be a need for skills in both the urban and open road environments which the subsidised training is trying address.   If you come across motorcyclists you feel would benefit from up-skilling themselves through the course of your work, please feel free to put them in touch with Mainland Driving School (contact details on the flyer attached). We are trying to reach those who would not normally attend a course, especially those returning to riding after a long break (the born-agains). Where the younger population continues to be represented in motorcycle crashes, there is a worrying rising trend in the 35-50 age range too.   Dates of Courses: Kind regards   Kate   Kate Bussell Injury Prevention Consultant Accident Compensation Corporation Northwood Branch 1 Radcliffe Road PO Box 5293, Christchurch

what i would like to know is how that stats are collected. Is this (A) road bike only crashes or do these stats alsol include (1)weekend riders of chookchasers - MX bikes and also (2) farm bike accidents. Keen to know as I suspect that I may be unduly subsidizing all those people in (1) & (2)could you ask as waiting with baited breath.

[Dave Morris]

in reply to: Unmarked Roadworks #9781

I've got a bit of titanium in my tibia, thanks to an unswept intersection and a lapse of inattention.On our last ride there was some work done behind a blind bend. They had as sign up 20m from where they were working. Of course you couldn't see it until you came around the bend.Must have been lazy or stupid or both.

no grave on intersection. drop off in road and very inexperienced rider who just wanted a ride in a choppa

[Dave Morris]

in reply to: Rider training for BMW. #6628

I loved the cone work. Be in front and watch them all putting feet down was hilirious.and re the revenuing collecting, I have said b4 its a " stupidity tax" so please do not get the two mixed up. 

[Dave Morris]

in reply to: G650 Xch broken gear lever and shaft #9678

I've only just realized what the problem was. I thought you had cracked the lever. On closer inspection I can now see the snapped off shaft in the lever clamp.This should be a warranty claim. A shaft should not be the weakest part in the assembly, surely the lever should be the sacrificial item. It will be interesting what BMW does.Alex

geez i would hate to agree with Koko but I am gunna have to. The shaft broke, thats bullshit, the lever should of first.

[Dave Morris]

in reply to: F650GS or F800ST – I DON"T KNOW !! #9729

Wait for it, wait for it..............................YEAH RIGHT.I'm not going to spend the next few months reading reviews of stuff like a gravel bash and waiting until it's my turn.I have ridden an F650 Dakar, and I know it isn't a beast. But then, the speed limit is 100, and it will do that all day.Anywhere I can go on my F800 I can go in my car too, so it almost certainly (money allowing) means I'll be on a Dakar sooner or later.Especially given the pics I just saw of the cool ride some of you did up near Wellington, Capital Coast something or other. 😮Love the pics. Just struggling to get over having chosen a bike which is awesome but doesn't do the stuff I am hanging out to do.Sigh.

just think when ya get over the GS stuff its HD or Goldwing time  👿 👿 👿 👿

[Dave Morris]

in reply to: F650GS or F800ST – I DON"T KNOW !! #9726

I have an F800ST. It's very cool, and I love riding it.Sadly, I spend too much time reading about how cool it is to go off road. I rode an F650 Dakar before I bought the 800, but went for the road bike anyway.Now I don't know what to do, as there is a really nice wee Dakar calling me from the local dealer. It's a year older than my 800, but it could do a lot more stuff.I also just finished watching Charley and Ewan ride through Africa, and that didn't help !!Any of your thoughts are welcome. 😕

PeteI would wait for the F800GS to come out.the dakar may be a little bit small for you. That single cylinder screaming all the time may get on ya wick. even my piggy old 1000cc boxer twin has so many advantages over that 50HP single.

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