[dave.valma]

in reply to: Maybe buying………R1150GS. What do you think #9827

As you are in CH CH I would suggest the Diamond Harbour to Port Levy / Akaroa as a starter.  Lees Valley is another, go in from the Oxford end, or Rainbow valley, Hanmer to St Arnaud.all good mostly metal riding with the getting there roads being tar seal. It's many years since I rode Lees Valley it may still be as good as it used to be.

[dave.valma]

in reply to: G650 Xch broken gear lever and shaft #9687

Just another thought if the bike is (?) still under warranty it should be covered as it a failure of material rather than wear and tear. Don't forget the consumer guarantees act, I think you will find some cover under the act, and the small claims court would consider your claim especially as you are Still (?) under warranty.

[dave.valma]

in reply to: G650 Xch broken gear lever and shaft #9686

It is not unknown for jappa trailies to suffer the same fate, though it takes quite a bang to break the shaft it does happen. These shafts are hardened and have no ductility at all, hit the right spot and snap they will.

[dave.valma]

in reply to: R80GS high fuel consumption #9714

The Bings properly maintained will last as long as the rest of the bike, but they will always be hungry. Mikunis are an option, you will get better fuel economy and they will hold their tune longer, If you were considering replacing the existing Bings with new Bings, then Mikuni's would be a better proposition, both cost wise and economy wise.

[dave.valma]

in reply to: R80GS high fuel consumption #9710

Alex, Check out the prices of the parts of Bing international before buying, from my experience with doing a pair of pre 1970 bing carbs they were by far the dearest. As I suggested to someone else you may be surprised at the NZ carb part prices through experience BMW, check with Neil, they used to be very reasonable, might have changed now with the Aussie link up though.If not Motobins take a lot of beating, online catalogue etc. they are all small parts so freight shouldn't be an issue.Steve.

[dave.valma]

in reply to: Rider training for BMW. #6631

You could write her a letter Steve. 👿 😐 😀 😀

[dave.valma]

in reply to: I think very funny #9776

Hitler was actually saying they have lost the war, along with his VFR, I guess it is a matter of priorities.

[dave.valma]

in reply to: R80GS high fuel consumption #9708

Alex it sounds like you are on well the way to being your own airhead mechanic, start with the simple things first and you will always find a solution.

[dave.valma]

in reply to: R80GS high fuel consumption #9705

My R90 outfit that admitedly has a large frontal area gives me 10ks per litre when I am enjoying myself and 12 1/2 kpl when I cruise between 90 and 100 ks. Economical they ain't,

[dave.valma]

in reply to: oil head members in Wellington #9730

Go and see Michael at Motorrad.

[dave.valma]

in reply to: Rider training for BMW. #6627

I think for offroad riding the curent batch of large and heavy BMW GS's just don't lend themselves to it. Metal road riding and dry dirt roads shouldn't be too difficult even with those FAT rear tyres,but bring a drop of moisture and some grass into the equation and it will be time for mayhem, sore boddies and incipient heart attacks and who know how big a repair bill. For those who want to play in the grass and mud go down to your local dirt bike club with a Honda XR200/250/or 400 for those with a bit of girth, Suzuki 250/350 etc and do some of the many family fun/ trail rides.I'm sure Motorcycling NZ ( have a talk with Paul Pav.) will have a list of guys who do training for motocrossers, I'm sure they would take on folk who don't want to race but want to know the basics about riding in the dirt. Of course You could always join a club like Maungaturoto Motor cycle Club which has its own track at the Maungaturoto Country Club and organise training through them, it gives you the use of the Country Club as well. An hour and a half North of Jaffa land, "REALTOWN" territory.

[dave.valma]

in reply to: New Member: Charles Oertel on Mr. Badger #9551

Proteas are definitely here allong with the odd jappie or 2

[dave.valma]

in reply to: Pinging #9341

I'm getting confused, pinging or ignition knock is serious, I havn't come across a motor yet that knocks in every gear usually only when pulling to higher gear for the conditions. End float in the rocker gear isn't as serious on the scale of things. Get a screw driver (long one) or if you have a stethiscope even better, and press it on the rocker cover if it is end float you will hear it, also it will probably only be on one side. this will either eliminate it or confirm it. You could put some “Moreys” in the fuel, this will assist in removal of carbon if there is any. Check the ignition advance if you can, I don't know for oilheads but the later airheads with the bean can ignition cannister sometimes had issues with sticking and either not advancing or not returning from the advanced position.

[dave.valma]

in reply to: Pinging #9336

pinging is not good, if you must continue using the bike before checking the timing and general state of tune,plugs etc. change down to a lower gear when accelerating this takes the load of the motor and reduces the chance of pinging. There can be several causes including a build up of carbon on the cylinder head, if yours does it there will be others as well, the answer will be on one of the oilhead lists.

[dave.valma]

in reply to: GS Sidechair of Off Road Adventures #9148

Just had a look at Hal Kendals CD, it is read only and I wouldn't know how to get around that if it was possible. You can email him at: $15.00 for overseas enthusiasts. Google Hal Kendall and have a look screeds of detailed information.Steve.

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