[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Bronz Riding Course #12001

I've done the course three times. It really is quite good, apart from a couple of things which were a bit stupid. I hope they've changed the exercise where an instructor points left or right at the last moment to direct a rider into one cone alley or the other. When I did it the guy stood in front of the cones, ready to get nailed by the first indecisive participant. I still recommend it to anybody experienced or not. Where else do you get to try out all this stuff in a pretty safe environment.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Sidecar "Have A Go Day" – November 1 Taupo #11999

I've linked it to the calendar, but won't turn it into a register ride. Not everybody like side cars and Taupo is a bit far for most people. I am sure you can organize a ride with interested people easily enough.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: King Country Adventure ride (Kiwibiker) #11966

She is a generous soul, anything to get me to go to work.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Reserve fuel switch on R1100RT #11997

There is always a bit of petrol in the tank that the pump can reach. So don't count on every last drop. Sometimes you can lean the bike to get a bit more to the pump  side, but with an RT leaning could be tricky, but pushing would be even harder. It is also not a good idea to let the pump squeal, because it is starting to run dry.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: King Country Adventure ride (Kiwibiker) #11964

The Basic has a clutch issue. The clutch doesn't disengage. I'll have to take it apart and have a look. If it's serious I may have to pull out. The 1150 is still at Experience, hopefully they'll be able to get it running again, soon. Today I'll be riding Gerda's bike to work.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: King Country Adventure ride (Kiwibiker) #11962

The cabin is booked. All I need now is a bike to do the ride on.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Reserve fuel switch on R1100RT #11995

I am sure you will get a response from the RT riders soon. I don't know the range of an RT or its tank volume. The light will come on once the last bar has disappeared. I'd say you'll then have another 50+ km to go before you'll have to start pushing. 350km on 14.5 liters is very impressive. You must be a smooth rider.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Reserve fuel switch on R1100RT #11993

No, your bike does not have a reserve switch. It is fuel injected. You should have a fuel level display and a fuel warning light instead. Setting the trip meter to zero when you fill up should also give you an indication when it's time to refill.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: King Country Adventure ride (Kiwibiker) #11961

I think we'll have to organize accommodation fairly soon. I anyone else in? It's probably a good idea to add yourself to the list on Kiwibiker.

I've booked a family cabin at Taumarunui Holiday Park for the Saturday night [no standard cabins left] .  It has 4 beds so room for 3 others. Works out at $20/head if all 4 beds taken.  If anyone wants one, let me know asap.Alex:  Have you booked somewhere near Otorohanga?

Have had a reply and will book a cabin double/single bunk $52. Alex

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: King Country Adventure ride (Kiwibiker) #11958

I have sent an email, but have not had a reply. Will give them a ring if I there is no response by Sunday afternoon. I will take one of the beds in your cabin. Peter F800GS may also be interested and possibly Richard K.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: March 15 AKL Register ride to Whangamata #11933

Well, instead of running much better, my bike is now not running at all. This means I will be riding the R80GS on Sunday. Someone else can volunteer to lead the ride. It's a good opportunity to get the last bit of life out of the knobblies, but not much more, so I'll just trundle along.While they were working on the bike I had the cat gutted. Al's mufflers in Target road did a great job. They sure know how to weld. Now all I need is to hear it running again. I sure hope it's only a stupid little mistake that can be easily corrected. But they are already talking about removing the head again. Well, it's Friday the 13th, things can go wrong!

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: 4 days Southtirol, Dolomites, Italy #11984

Neat report Rudi, good to hear from you again. I've traveled up the road to Jenesien, but did it in a car. You can't go much steeper than that, especially in the tight turns.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: King Country Adventure ride (Kiwibiker) #11955

Hi Steven, looks like it's going to be a good ride. I've already put my name down, but have not booked accommodation yet. It will be good to catch up wit your again. There should be a few BMW on the ride. I guess you will be riding your DR instead. The Traverse is a bit much on an 1150. While I am sure it can be coaxed through, I'd say the fun factor would suffer. Last time I had enough trouble to get the jugs of the R80 past the ruts in the muddy section.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: King Country Adventure ride (Kiwibiker) #11952

Alex, please mark me in for this one.  Looks too good to miss.  I think I'll put off putting back on the windshield until after it though  😀

I think we'll have to organize accommodation fairly soon. I anyone else in? It's probably a good idea to add yourself to the list on Kiwibiker.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Opotiki #11655

After some thought I've deleted the above posts. This section is for the discussion of eateries and not for general BS.

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