[Dave Ross]

in reply to: R1200GS Seat (Jim, you may like this) #5890

The seats costs Euro 350 but you’ve got to give them your old seats in exchange. They don’t mention seat height, but it doesn’t look that tall.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Intercom system advice #5884

Is it a ticking noise you hear? They may have rerouted your cable too close to an iginiton cable after the service. I’ve also noticed that it can be weather dependant, high humidity will make it worse. I am sure you’ll be able to cure it.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: The sound of silence……………… #5882

take some pontoons Jim

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Day Trip to Coromandel #5879

I never took them off. It’s a real dilemma, the Tourances have so much tread left, but I can’t get myself to change them back on. The other problem I have is that my bike will never be clean again.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Short ride to Awhitu #5872

AlexW wrote:

I think we might have been there the same time as you guys. I was down on the beach picking up my passenger when 2 bikes, one a 650, showed up. A great view from the restaurant – great venison burgers too.

Yes, I remember wondering who the person on the GS was. We were preoccupied with getting the CS turned around, but it wasn't an issue in the end. We should have stopped for a chat.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Day Trip to Coromandel #5875

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: visit from a Mainer #5874

Hi Jim,
have a wonderful trip. Check out this thread for inspiration

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132380

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Abandoned weatherboard buildings -Post them here- #5035

Saw one just before the turn-off to Beachlands, but didn't stop to take a picture.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Abandoned weatherboard buildings -Post them here- #5034

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: BMWOR website sticker #5848

here is a sample, it would be printed onto a clear background, only the letters would get transfered.



I thought maybe a of two in three different sizes would be a good idea. But price wouod be an issue, ideally we could give these away with each new membership or renewal. I am sure including a small logo would make it more expensive, but I'll ask Malcolm S.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: BMWOR website sticker #5846

I’ve talked to Malcolm S. who would be able to produce the stickers for us. I asked him about the reflective paper, he reckons that ths would make it a lot more expensive.

My original intention was to produce something along the lines of the Experience BMW sticker that Henry provides free of charge with every motorbike bought or parked near the dealership.

I will make up a couple of examples and post them here. Anybody else is welcome to do the same. We can then mail these to Malcolm for a quote. This will help determine which ones to go for and how to pay for them.

Once the official club stickers run out we can then add the url to the new batch. I would prpbably go for a black one for telelever.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Wellington BMWOR Ride 090406 gravel section to Riversdale #5867

Thans for the report Aslan. I can see that you’re extremely keen and a bit of rain won’t stop you. I haven’t been on the bike since the last ride.

Gerda is now loking for a little gravel bike to compliment her CS. However, it's not likely that I'll get to ride it.

The TKC is a great tyre, I am getting to the stage where I might make it my permanent choice. As it is, I my put the Tourance back on to wear them out first.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: BMWOR website sticker #5843

I’ll leave the final call up to Dick and Peter. I am sure a small logo could be added. I thought if it’s only letters and not too prominent, people would be more likely to display it. Not everybody likes stickers. Someone looking closely at the bike would still spot such a sticker.

People could come up with a few designs, then we all can make a choice.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Wellington adventure ride #5834

The HP2 managed to keep up with some of the 650s, the guy was riding with a pillion.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Wellington adventure ride #5825

I met up with Richard on Friday morining. First stop was Ohakune for petrol and lunch.




Next we went onto the Tangiwai -Huntersville road. Saw this house and may others I missed along the way. By the way, someone's pinched the old building idea and it seems to be a lot more popular with the Yanks.



Looking towards Waikanae



The bike and I got to stay at Aslan's place and what an enjoyable stay it was.



The next morning we went to the briefing. Guess who rode their bikes in?


after they had unloaded their ute 🙂

The place was overflowing with Adventure Riders and we saw bikes of all shapes and sizes





It wasn't long before we were underway. I have no pictures of the morning run, apart from a few Magic Mushrooms, but they came out all blurry.

At first I was completely out of my depth, but after a while I felt more comfortable, until a slightly higher level of obstacle kicked in.

After a quick break at Aslan's house we went on to Parliament.


The next stop was lunch at Motorrad at Viven street.


After that, off we went to Island Bay and before I knew it it was sand and then gravel. Next came Devil's Gate. Before I could think it through I was one my way. Here I am making slight adjustments to my mirror, they bike may have fallen on it seconds before



On we went in the loose gravel. Other bikes seemed to glide over it. My bike started sinking as soon as I stopped. Damn, I hate the smell of clutch in the afternoon.

Next came some stunning scenery (use your imagination, or the link to Dave Cohen's website)

Somewhere along the way came the valley of river crossings, 24 of them. It looks easy and I am sure it is (for others) at the end I had the grand total of 24 lifetime river crossings under my belt.


Two were quite demanding. This one was easy



This one was harder



On the last one my thoughts were not on photography. I was thinking about where the Helicopter might land. (Got in before you, Steve :-P)

More scenery



By this time I had it figured out and was having the time of my life. The bike actually did what I told it to and it became easier and a lot more fun. Unfortunately I couldn't join the others on the last challenge section as my petrol was starting to run low, bugger 😳

This was an extremely well organized event with routesheets, sweepers, lunch and an excellent dinner. I can only recommend you attend. I got passed by a lot of people, including people with pillions, a girl on a postie bike, other girls and just about anyone who could ride with more confidence. However, this didn't bother me the slightest, well only the tiniest little bit.

Oh and thank you to Henry who showed great concern for the trade-in value of my bike, but he needn't worry, this one is not for sale.

People please feel free to fill in the gaps.

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