[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: Roading Muppets #14995

So how did the RAG go Dave? the weather was pretty good for you.  Unfortunately it coincided with another important weekend for us and we were being entertained by the NZSO at the Bruce Mason Theatre.  The food wasn't quite up to Clifford's standards  ;D but we didn't have to wash up afterwards, and the entertainment was excellent.

[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: Can Am Spyder #14977

I think you mean one at the front and two at the rear. Which makes them want to tip over very easily on corner. I remember the Bond Bug from the 1970s, and saw one again recently at Southward's Motor Museum. Cute little thing, and very visible despite its diminutive size.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bond_Bug

Right again Arne, your memory is clearly much better than mine  😉 from the link it would have been the Regal because the dates match. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reliant_RegalI was probably getting it mixed up with the Morgan I owned when I was about 5  😉 http://www.morgan-motor.co.uk/sales/pedal_car_2010/pedal_car.html

[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: GPS #14775

Thanks Alex, good to know and it does seem like a useful solution.

[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: Can Am Spyder #14974

If it comes to that, I'd much rather drive a nice convertible.

  I do Alex, 😉  but the Spyder intrigues me with it's difference.  Mind you I once drove a little three wheeler called a Reliant with a two at the front and one at the rear.  Two stroke and you had to step inside the bonnet to kick start it.

[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: What’s yours called #14690

Some interesting posts here.  😀  But it occurs I must be soooooo unimaginative.  We go for a ride on the “GS” or the “C” and if it has to be the four wheeled transport is either the “van” or the “yellow car”I should say we named our kids and our dogs though.We'll have to work on this. ::)

[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: Opinions Sought – 1150GS or 1150RT #14962

".. we rode our RT (very slowly) over Mt. Dampier in the wet from Whanga to Mokau."That's a helluva trip, Malcolm, and I thought a GS would be better for NZ's third highest peak.Mebbe a typo for Mt Damper, perchance?

I figure Bruce, thanks.  A shitty ride on the RT all the same and we had done it once before on a Kwaka GTR 1000 which was in fact the catalist for us getting our first GS.

[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: Opinions Sought – 1150GS or 1150RT #14957

I've had an 1100 RT and I have a 1200 GS. Both lovely bikes and both very capable, we rode our RT (very slowly) over Mt. Dampier in the wet from Whanga to Mokau.  The RT is a little heavier but still nimble, the GS is a little taller and even more nimble.  Both are very good long distance tourers and can be commuted on with ease but neither would be my bike of choice for commuting in Auckland traffic. Cost to run is very similar apart from taking the plastic off for a service if that if factored in at the dealer.  Both will carry a heap of luggage and a passenger with ease and still give great performance.  RT gets a little warm in the summer but is toasty in the cold.  However the GS has adequate protection and with heated grips is no problem in the cold.  Ideally get the RT and keep the GS but if not I would stay with the GS unless you really just feel like a change but you may regret it.   Good luck. PS if you get both you can insure them with John Baker on one policy at a good price (I have two) and if running costs are a real problem register them alternately for 6 months.  🙂

[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: Dambusters Run, a long tour of the Waikato. Sun 27 Mar 11 #14810

Stopped off at Bryce's Cafe last weekend on our return from Napier Rob.  He was busy and had sold out of pies  >:( but the coffee was drinkable and the toasted sandwhich eatable. Lot of rock climbers as you would expect and I overheard a conversation about a pair of climbing shoes costing over $400 !!!!! so climbing gear is at least as expensive as bike gear.I have offered my time to the Whanau again this weekend to knock the section in to shape.  However I have a pass for sunday should we get enough done on Saturday so if the guru is wrong and we don't get the forecast rain I may be there sans wife.

[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: Help – pannier bags ??? #14945

I had a similar problem after the south island rally at Twizel.  I did the WD 40 bit on all of the inside mechanisms etc but also flushed out between the sections (from outside) with plenty of water and some detergent.  They get gummed up with dust etc.Good luck.

[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: GPS #14773

Car version would have to be an indoor unit - no rain!

Hi Dave, just found this little beauty which I think would do the trick perfectly  😀It's designed just for holding an in car unit and is fully waterproof with an inlet for the cable.  Straps on to the handle bar.  Not sure what stops it from rotating so will make some enquiries.

[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: BIKE LIFTS – A SIMPLE SOLUTION WANTED. #14894

Hi Bryan, I wanted something for my Cruiser and thought the best option was the tubular steel lift used by BMW which is a portable device which acts exactly as the main stand would using the lugs already on the bike.  However to get one fabricated locally was going to cost nearly $300 so I looked elsewhere.  Found this idea on the Chromeheads site and set about doing it.  Scored the Powerbuilt lift at Repco during their special time for $125 everything else I found in my shed and adapted.  The welding was a favour from a friend.First pic is of the lugs that a main stand would be attached to if I had one.Next is the steel plate with a couple of uprights drilled to take a pin.  These must fit exactly with the lugs on the bike.  Mine are placed outside those on the bike but a snug fit. The steel rod is long enough not to come out but I put a lump on one end just for safety.Now you see the aforementioned bracket attached to the bike.Enter the lift and plate to spread the load.  The cut away portion is to allow me to push it right under the bike clearing the side stand attachment.Plate mounted on lift and ready to go.Slide under bike and align with little strips glued to plate to give postion.And finally bike lifted up so that the rear wheel is well clear of the ground - 1 litre paint tin gives an idea of height.  It would go more but I would strap bike to lift in case of tip over. 🙂 Any questions please give me a call.

[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: Letterboxes, post them here #6897

Darkest Beach Haven, suburban Auckland. Not far from home actually.

[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: Yet another Newbie – Bay Of Plenty #14800

Why join the Register?1. Lasting friendships.

This one is rightly at the top of the list, you will meet a whole new group of folk who share your interest in motorcycling and to meet them from time to time all over the country is a buzz.  And when you need a knowlegeable friend to suss out a prospective puchase for you at the other end of the country they are just an email away (eh Dave)  😀

[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: R1100S Suspension #14858

Hi Billy, perhaps Bwucie will pick up on this as he has the S and might be able to help out.  And from seeing him in his speedo's I'd hazard he's not even 80kgs  ;D

[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: R1100S Suspension #14856

Hi Billy, if you're not using any pre load then I'm assuming the “8 clicks” is dampening? i would have thought a balance was necessary e.g. the more pre load the more dampening and if you can adjust both front and rear have a play with both.  Take a look in your owners manual to get a basic setting.Good luck

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