[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Accessory plugs for the "new" K’s & R’s: #12704

Got it all sorted. Now the GPS and the two-way radio can be powered off the bike, at the same time. I had to modify the radio as it didn't have an external power input. All the ugly big plugs fit into the little pouch I have on the handle bars. Now I have to remember to unplug the system end the end of the ride, as there are a couple of diodes that are still powered with the GPS and radio switched off. I am pretty sure they wouldn't be able to drain the battery over night. I can still use the two-way rdio with batteries, if needed.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Vintage BMW Bike collector dies #13103

Amazing bikes, well worth a look.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Roof of Africa Chris Birch is in the lead #13243

Enjoy, should be a good ride.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Roof of Africa Chris Birch is in the lead #13241

Looks like you've found a bit of mud :-). Was it a trail ride or an Enduro race?

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Roof of Africa Chris Birch is in the lead #13238

16:20 – On corrected times the official winners of the 2009 Roof of Africa are:Chris Birch (New Zealand) on a KTMRory Mead (New Zealand) on a YamahaJade Gutzeit (South Africa) on a BMWWell done, Chris and Rory. Dean, I see you already have the new G560 XChallenge, I thought that wasn't out until 2013.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Roof of Africa Chris Birch is in the lead #13236

looks easy enough  😮

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Webb Auction at Deus #13188

Here is another oneboth pinched from here http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=514041&page=7

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Webb Auction at Deus #13187

They could have a bit of ambiance like this 🙂

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Anyone we know? (sideswipe) #13233

Well, we can't see the jandals for a start. But you are probably right about it being a set up. I have seen BMW riders wearing jandals before while riding, but they also had shorts to go with it. This guy obviously has no style, blue jacket and a yellow helmet? Must have been Nick Smith submitting it.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: This from the UK. #13229

You're no longer in the UK Jim, this is New Zealand :-). It will at least take another two years before this brilliant idea will catch on over here, longer if they keep an eye on spending for overseas trips :-).

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: BMW Motorrad Reveals Concept 6 – As in six cylinders #13138

This works for me :-), but I am a little worried about my cape getting caught up on the rear wheel.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Webb Auction at Deus #13184

I went and had a look this afternoon. It's an interesting place. You guys have been pretty hard on the bikes. That 90S was hard to fault. The prices they are asking don't come into it, it will be worth what people are prepared to pay for it. Most of them will end up being ornaments anyway. The concept of the shop is good, even though they seem to be specializing in poser items. Experience could probably learn a few things from them. There is no reason why anyone would want to hang out at Experience, it has a cold, hard ambiance with little room to walk around the bikes. To attract people you'll need to give them a reason to go there, without getting the feeling that you are just taking up space.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: 2009 South Island RAG Rally #13166

Thanks for the report, Garry. I wish I'd have more time to ride to exotic location. Aslan, two bikes are easily justified, it'll just get harder to pay for them.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Elka Shocks #13147

The compression adjustment screw is only really accessible (front and back) with the shock removed but that is more of a one off adjustment depending on the type of use road, track days, jeep tracks etc.

It would be, if you have to take the shock out to adjust it. I can adjust mine while riding, and two click off the compression makes a huge difference when moving onto gravel.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Elka Shocks #13145

No doubt about it, but have you priced two shocks ,with external pre-load and 2 way adjustment, for an 1150 from him?

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