[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Abandoned weatherboard buildings -Post them here- #5069

Oh, I am not worried. I think it's great to get another view. I think this is the one, but I am not sure.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Abandoned weatherboard buildings -Post them here- #5067

Yahoo, success at last, problem is now remembering where they all were !!!!!!!!!!

This one has already been submitted by me 🙂

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: R80GS Basic brake light question #6662

Ok, it must be the switch. Neil has one in stock, so I'll no for sure soon enough. Thanks for your help.Cheers,Alex

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: R80GS Basic brake light question #6661

I've had another play with the switch. By fiddling with the switch and the wires attached to it I could make it work. However, the switch appeared to be heating up, which has me worried. I am tempted to remove the insultation around the switch to get a better look. Is there a plug on the other end of the the wire? I couldn't see one, even after removing the tank.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: R80GS Basic brake light question #6659

Thanks for the detailed reply Garry. I'll have another look at the switch, from memory the pin was blackish. With the switch removed I would have expected the brakelight to come on, which it didn't. So this seems to point to a damaged wire somewhere along the line. Can the the switch be disassembled?  I did notice the the wire did not swivel in the housing as I removed the switch, so I am concerned that I may have wrung its neck.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Mercedes Trike #6664

Hi Malcolm,good to see that you've found a solution to your oil change access problem, but why the colour change? I liked the yellow 😀Have a Merry Christmas.Cheers,Alex

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Suggestions for a Poor Lost Yankee? #6644

Welcome to the forum emmby. I must say that I've almost deleted your registration, we've got so many fake sign-ups at the moment. Henry doesn't really do email, but I know that Neil checks his. So if you get no answer put in a service request :-).  You might be able to sort out some sort of a buy back deal. On the other hand, if you do have two weeks in Auckland you should be able to organize a bike from a private seller. Let us know when you arrive, we might be able to sort out a ride. Cheers,Alex

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Looking for a loud horn #6581

Yep, a bit of fun doesn't hurt. We are having a German Christmas this year. My parents are over from Germany and my mum and daughter have been busy baking. The weather is a bit of a bummer at the moment, but I am sure it will come right. Have an excellent Christmas and a successful and happy New Year. Although I enjoy gravel as much as the next person I still like to keep the wheel pointing downwards. I'll leave the falling off to others (knock on wood)

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Airhead brake upgrade #6595

Neat pictures Steve, the bikes are looking good. I have a bike with brakes, the basic is for a more leisurely pace. But you are right, it is a cheap mod and I will look into it.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Looking for a loud horn #6577

I haven't gone through anybody  yet 🙂 loud horns save lifes 🙂 Well, I did get close to a pedestrian who crossed stationary traffic, but neglected to look for bikes on the bus lane. I managed to stop, and I know there would have been no time to toot. However, I nice loud horn would alert people to the fact that they've intruded into my comfort zone and therefore increase their awarness of bikes. Kicking their door in would be peharbs be excessive, but a little toot is a public service.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Looking for a loud horn #6575

I prefer to wake people up. Some people are passengers in their own car, they get in and turn up at their destination; everything in between is a blurr to them. I make allowances for older people. 👿

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Remembering the passing of an era #6604

Oh, perhaps I should throw a birthday party for my bike. I can think of a couple of presents for it 🙂

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Looking for a loud horn #6571

I use the horn preemptively. I can ususally anticipate that they are about to do something stupid, so that's what the horn is for. If I am rushed I often indicate in anger, though somehow this doesn't seem to have the same impact. Is there a particular brand you can recommend? Bike electrics are a mystery to me so I will leave the installation of the wiring to someone who is familiar with this black art.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Airhead brake upgrade #6591

I would be interested, but I am not sure if it is needed. On gravel the brakes are fine and on the road the knobblies will be the limiting factor. Did you get a picture of Mr Bell north of Auckland, it is supposedly a very rare event, or so he says  😀

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Looking for a loud horn #6567

An air horn you reckon? I would probably scare myself. would this be straight forward to install?

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