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  • David
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    23/04/2009 at 9:59 pm
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    in reply to: tire reccomendations #12173

    I've had 4 sets of Metzeler Roadtec Z6 on my R1100RT in the past 3 years. I got 17k out of the first set but swapped them out at 15k regardless after than. If you have a set you can happily ride 200km with the  'canvas' showing (it's steel blockhead!), I would happily used them again. I changed to Michelin Pilot Road CT2 for the recent Rusty Nuts MC Southern Cross Road Rally (they were being specialled at the time) and have done 7500km approx since fitting them. My first impression was how quiet they were, I thought there was something wrong with the engine when I rode away from the shop then realised it wasnt being drowned out by tyre (note the spelling) noise. The very different handling took a while to get used to, especially as the tyre would occassionally 'squirm' when hard over (for me) and 'going for the doctor', the softer compund quite evident. The sides where 'feathered' like a race bike after a brisk bit of winding road.  😀I had a puncture at 1k and put an Innovations temporary plug in it. No pressure loss after 100km and another 170km at normal bike speeds (you choose  🙂 ) before getting a vulcanised plug and patch fitted at Cycletreads. "Good for the max speed of the bike and the life of the tyre mate!" Writing all this makes me wanna go ride  😥

    David
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    19/04/2009 at 9:57 pm
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    in reply to: Kawhia Ride #12187

    Must say I enjoyed that part of the ride Dave, you were all over me in the corners, the extra HP enabled me to stay ahead on the straights  😎

    David
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    01/04/2009 at 10:22 am
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    in reply to: Re: Arai Freeway open face helmet #12114

    My R1100RT had the input final drive seal and bearing replaced at 79000km. I pulled the drive, gave it to Experience to fix and refitted it for $357

    David
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    17/03/2009 at 9:06 am
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    in reply to: Bronz Riding Course #12009

    I thought the team leader standing to the front of the cones put reality into the exercise and showed whether a rider could make a proper, prompt decision or not. If you cant…..dont ride!

    David
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    12/03/2009 at 7:47 am
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    in reply to: Opotiki #11658

    Yeaah, but it wouldnt stand up in court. You posted it, people read it then it was replaced by a later model, you had your day in the limelight and ADMIN saved you from further embarrasment.Anyway, I stayed at the Masonic Hotel on the last SCRR and the people were great. Room was really really cheap at $25 per night and the bed was comfortable. They kept the bar open until 1130pm when I arrived (long story) and locked the bike up in the garden bar where the peasants couldnt get at it. Great service.

    David
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    10/03/2009 at 10:09 am
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    in reply to: BRAKE LIGHT INTENSITY #11945

    Had the misfortune to follow a blinky stop light bike (GW I think) over the Napier – Taupo one night, pee'd me off so much I has to pass. They definitely belong on pushbikes. Came across another tosser with a modulated headlight one fine day, again a real nuisance, more danger to oncoming traffic being distracted than protecting him from the evil cage drivers. He was riding a bling bike so was more likely to be thinking “look at me” for another reason :mrgreen:

    David
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    03/03/2009 at 10:22 am
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    in reply to: April 19 Register ride to Kawhia #11934

    Alex, those fish n chups are really old by now…..

    David
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    03/03/2009 at 10:21 am
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    in reply to: The Chain gang #11915

    It may not be the cheapest but the best chain lube is called 'shaft drive'!

    David
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    05/02/2009 at 11:00 am
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    in reply to: R80/100 Gearbox wanted urgently #11802

    He's got heaps of bikes, he could ride the GT off road, no problem  😆

    David
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    05/02/2009 at 10:59 am
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    in reply to: DTY’s Northern Motorway Motorcycle only Preview #11549

    Fantastic video, and I didnt know JM was taking it. Great tour DTY!

    David
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    30/01/2009 at 10:53 pm
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    in reply to: AKL Feb.1 Lunch ride to Port Waikato #11683

    DTY LOL, your were in good form  😀

    David
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    15/01/2009 at 10:30 am
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    in reply to: Oh No – NZ’s top BMW rider got a helicopter ride #11696

    Good to see you back, I know there's no keeping you down  😀

    David
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    07/01/2009 at 8:40 pm
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    in reply to: F800 Cover Shot #11645

    How many kms has your F800 done?

    David
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    30/12/2008 at 1:40 am
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    in reply to: Spark Plugs #11563

    The NGK BKR7EKC-N plug nose is 2mm longer than the OEM Bosch FR6 DDC plug and therefore is firing in a different position in the combustion chamber. I was surprised when I changed the plugs and this produced an apparent increase in engine performance. 31000km later and no apparent problems. The OEM Bosch plugs are available from Experience BMW at a reasonable price.Link to NGK's part number explanation page: http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/docs/tech/partnumberkey.pdfMy bike used to cut out intermittently until I found I had damaged one of the ignition circuit wires when I fitted a Kissan Signal Minder. Now repaired it hasnt missed a beat since.

    David
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    28/12/2008 at 5:14 am
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    in reply to: Funny noise in a 1200RT #11556

    Leaking fuel injector?Valve clearances too tight?hopefully it is still under warranty?

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