[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Website maintenance. #14346

The new site looks exactly like the old one, you needn't have bothered changing over. 😀

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: oil Filter wrench #14339

The one I have fits VW Golf  oil filters and 944 Porsche oil filters, as well as the R1150GS. I forgot where I bought mine, but it wasn't that expensive.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: GS Anniversary Ride #14335

I guess, a couple of poos as well  😀

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: GS Gravel Road Ride; Akld – Northland = All day Sunday 24th Oct #14315

Thanks for posting this. Can't confirm 100%, but chances are that I'll be there. How many people are involved and who will be navigating? *Edit* Sorry, won't be coming.*

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Clutchless and clueless #14285

Sorry to hear about  your ongoing problems with the clutch. Are you sure that your clutch slave cylinder is OK? You can't go wrong with a suspension upgrade, it makes huge difference. It reminded me why I bought my bike all this time ago.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Ape’s eye look at the AGM. #14298

C'mon Alex, you can do better than that surely  😀

Well, Malcolm, that's not exactly a lot out of you, either. But you are right, I can do better :-).First of all, thanks to Rob and his team for the excellent work they have done during this term. Rob has probably been the most proactive President since I've been a member of the Register.Next, congratulations to the incoming President and Secretary, may they continue to lead the Register into a sustainable future.Finally, I don't really care where the Register executive is located. For me it's about the riding, the people I meet while riding and the bikes. There were only a handful of people at the monthly meeting that I had any riding interest in common with.  Most never turned up while I was Area Rep., and most seem to not turn up now, either. In other words, not much has changed for me. The Register events will carry on as before, hopefully, and we will continue to be able to meet all sorts of interesting people from around the country. The fortnightly rides are more important to me than the monthly meetings.  Due to current time constraints, I seem to miss most of those, too. I'll make an effort to be at the next Auckland Area meeting, it's bound to be a good one :-).

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Ape’s eye look at the AGM. #14296

Hmmmm

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Clutchless and clueless #14282

The clutch is a pain to bleed. Ride it for a while and you'll probably find it will improve.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Clutchless and clueless #14279

That's right, brake is German for clutch, don't get me into a rag.  Whatever, bleeding the clutch works the same way as bleeding the brake. You may need to get a bleed nipple as there isn't one attached to the clutch line. This line exits near the rear brake reservoir and usually has a foam collar. The take the screw out that closes off the clutch line and replace it with the bleed nipple. Steve and Garry will translate, if a translation is needed.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Clutchless and clueless #14276

Hi Kokopelli, it is a 2003 Rockster from Japan with no service history and I'm guessing it will be overdue for a fluid change. Cheers

Yep, that would be your answer. I change my brake fluid regularly. When I did it a couple of days ago, the rear break reservoir had sludge at the bottom of it. Some water must have made it past the seal. Get yourself a length of clear tube from Mitre 10 and an 8mm spanner. You can then bleed the brakes by yourself. Just be careful when you squeeze the lever. Put a rage around the reservoir, as it will squirt fluid out if you are not careful.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Clutchless and clueless #14274

Perhaps it would help if you told us which bike and year and specifications you are talking about.  BMW has used a number of configurations over the years. If it doesn't have ABS, bleeding the brake is pretty easy, no need for any fancy attachments. When was it last serviced?

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Front tyre deflation #14242

Have you had the valve changed? It could be gradually loosing pressure as well. Are your rims in ok?

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Motu Rd tame Adventure ride September 25 & 26 #14139

Thanks for posting those pictures, Haggis. Here are some more from my collection.As usual, excellent company. It is no hardship spending a couple of days with your guys. Any suggestions for the next ride :-)?

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Motu Rd tame Adventure ride September 25 & 26 #14138

There was no Jim on the ride. You should have come along on your G560, I've always wanted to see one of those :-).

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Motu Rd tame Adventure ride September 25 & 26 #14135

The Tarndale Slip. Click on the picture.The road used to go where the ridge line, below you can see where it's started to go.  More to follow later.

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