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in reply to: Muddy River Cafe Turua #14841
Jim we're black pudding lovers like you and a breakfast or brunch at the Teed Street Larder in Newmarket will certainly put a smile on your face. Do try it one day, let us know when you're going and if poss we'll meet you there. Yum yum yum. ;D
Thanks for that Ken, I should say I wouldn't buy one for local use if I had to spend the cash. The spare flybuys would get me into GPS but of course compromised a little because the only one available is the Tomtom via160 in car model. However they do say it can supply all fuel-coffee-barber-points of interest etc stops and overseas maps. It has bluetooth function so could if I wanted fit that into the helmets for voice instructions.
Right Dave, but sitting in the map pocket (where else ;D) of my tank bag I figure it should be OK? To be honest I've never felt the need for one as a map has always worked perfectly well. However these flybuys have to be used and this could be a fun addition to my toy box. People who have toured overseas have also said the GPS proved to be invaluable and we hope one day not too far distant to do just that.
in reply to: Battle of the Streets 20 Feb #14572Yes Jim it does seem rather silly but we'll give the races a miss this time around to offer support for little Aria.
in reply to: Battle of the Streets 20 Feb #14570Could this be factored in? it's a good cause.http://www.mag-nz.org/
in reply to: Dakar Steering #14670I'd go with the bearing too. Had a GS for a short time and had to put a new one on. They get a bit hot because of the oil in frame.
in reply to: Parua Bay Tavern and Mt Tiger Road #14641Sorry we missed you guys. You look like you had a great ride. However we had a great old time on the Barrier with the worst of the weather well down south by the time we flew in belatedly on Saturday afternoon. Those boys really know how to clean up after a storm and most of the worst slips had been shifted by Sunday when we cruised up to Fitzroy via some other sight seeing. However it was useful to have a little Suzuki 4 wheel drive in some spots off the seal on the Fitzroy road.
I don't suppose you're old enough to remember the 750 Yammy's that carried their own weight in extras then Steve? I recall Roger Freeth telling me about testing them at Puke for the traffic department to see if he could figure out why they didn't handle and kept throwing the pilots off. Loaded up with radios, lights etc etc etc. Roger said they had no bloody idea.
Followed this with interest and finally thought i might add a few words from my own experience with the “head shimmy” phenomena. Years ago in the 80s I bought my first new bike which was a Kawasaki GT 750. Shaft drive with a small handle bar fairing. At just over 6 grand it was a bargin and I loved it. However sometimes (particularly on the bridge down hill side) I noticed a slight shimmy at the bars and worried about this checking everything I could to no avail. Eventually someone suggested I take it to Vince Sharpe over town. Now Vince is second to none when it comes to setting up bikes particularly suspension/tyres etc. Vince gave it a really good going over and could find nothing wrong with it saying “Just ride it and forget about it, it'll go away” and sure enough it did. Put nearly 50 k on it with two or three sets of Metzler Lazers on the front and nairy a problem was had. Wise words from Vince eh. Of course there's “shimmys and there's SHIMMYS” and I'm not suggesting anyone doesn't take them seriously.Good luck guys.
in reply to: Waihi, second attempt, 16 Jan, Caltex Bombay, 0900 #14554Thanks Bruce and all who came along. We stayed to eat with Tony and Arne then headed home via the K Gorge and Paeroa diverting across Hauraki Road through Turua to pick up the Thames road and scooted up the Miranda coastline to Beachlands to catch up with son in law who had been on an advanced course with the AMC at Puke. He had a smile on his face and enjoyed the day but I'm sorry they have chosen to concentrate more on prospective racers and not so much on road riding. No instruction on braking techniques nor emergency braking practice, or any counter steering. The roads from Miranda were busy with wanabe racers, but not a lot of tin tops. Mostly they were parked up while the owners languished on the beaches. The Firth was in sparkling condition, what a paradise we live in.Thanks all for your company.Malcolm and Jean
in reply to: FORK SEALS & BUSHES- HOW LONG SHOULD THEY LAST? #14547Hi Bryan,My mechanical skills are pretty basic but I have replaced the seals on a Honda for my son many years ago. I have recently bought a set of seals to do my Cruiser and plan to attempt it soon. Now this is a telelever machine so not as important as the K bike but I guess the process is similar. I have found a very useful Cruiser web site which has a wealth of information about these bikes and a step by step instruction is on site and I will follow it as I do my own. I'm wondering if there are other members here or maybe a K forum that will do the same for you - would be worth a search. I think the important considerations are: Cleanliness, ensure no tits etc on the staunchions as Alex mentioned, and finally make sure you put the correct amount and weight of oil in when you fill her up.Having said that I would think Experience should come to the party and fix them for you. Good luck.Malcolm
in reply to: HOW BEST TO CHARGE CELLPHONE #14528Bought it in “96 as far as I can remember and traded it January 2000 for the 1100RT.
in reply to: HOW BEST TO CHARGE CELLPHONE #14524Bryan, there are a couple of options for using an adapter plug that will do both the standard cig lighter and BMW socket. I used on on my K1100 and ran an indicator bulb off it into my tent. It also allowed me to use the mobile to make calls and charge it on the run. I never tried charging with the motor stopped. Sorry can't remember the name of the supplier for the adapter but someone here will know.Malcolm
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