[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: r1150r or r1150gs #13169

Good performance, economical, easy to maintain, go anywhere one or two up, comfortable etc etc etc.  I agree with the previous two writers, but might suggest that you also look at the 1100R which is a great machine (not as pretty) and you would get one for less than the 1150R.  Good luck.  PS (for Steve) edit was because I noticed a couple of extra “eyes” in economical

[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: GoPro HD Hero helmet camera #13266

Great clip Dave, put a big smile on my face – but the little brown furry thing on the seat with me was screwed up on a couple of those corners mate  👿 Cam details please?Malcolm

[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: BMW Motorrad Reveals Concept 6 – As in six cylinders #13130

And we're worried about the proposed ACC levy on a 1200 machine! Nice idea though Dean.

[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: OFF ROAD ADVENTURE COACHING #13086

No problems either Alex.

[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: OFF ROAD ADVENTURE COACHING #13083

Try this site Genki, it has pictures: http://roadstarclinic.com/content/view/82/123/

[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: OFF ROAD ADVENTURE COACHING #13082

Hi Genki, there are a few techniques for lifting and you will find one that suits you and the type of bike you have.  The two most common (I think) are described here: http://www.clutchandchrome.com/Articles/HT%20fallen%20bike.htmI prefer the latter using the handle bar and have picked up an R1100 RT using this method but have a practice with both on your lawn sometime.Good luck.

[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: OFF ROAD ADVENTURE COACHING #13079

Thanks for organising this for us Alex, as you say Chris and his dad were excellent tutors and I've learnt a few things today.  Really good value and would be good to follow it up some time.

[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: OFF ROAD ADVENTURE COACHING #12478

Well that's nice of you to say so Alex, but you obviously have more confidence in my back road ability than I do and any training I can get will I'm sure, be useful.

[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: OFF ROAD ADVENTURE COACHING #12476

Surely most of the GSs would be running dual purpose tyres – this is Adventure riding training not trail riding isn't it?  I have Tourances on the GS but I'll bring the Sherpa with Trail Wings 'cause I noticed the words “mud” and “sand” 👿

[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: Bikers Against ACC Levies #13059

Just been made aware of this site: http://www.theaccdisaster.net/forum/index.php looks like it might be a goer.

[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: New ACC Levies #12983

Have you got that right Dave? looks more like when you were leaving  😉

[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: Annual Rally Twizel January 2010 #12400

Yes Dave a lovely spot.  Ther first time I went to Twizel was to watch my daughter row in the novice eight for Westlake Girls at Ruataniwha.  I left  home on my trusty Kawasaki 750 GT early Thursday morning and arrived at Twizel about 8pm Friday night.  Up early Saturday to watch the finals – partied with the other parents 'tll late and left at the crack of dawn Sunday morning to ride to Picton to catch the late Fairy.  Stayed in Welly overnight and headed for Auckland Monday morning.  One of my very memorable trips especially as the girls came away with a gold medal each.  Of course that was when I could stay awake for more than a couple of hours at a time – no way could I do it now. Humour me now guys (proud dad)  😀  she went back two years later (so did we) and won another gold in the lightweight eight.  We were on the GTR then and the trip coincided with the Ulysses AGM which was also at Twizel.  So I'm looking forward to being there again soon.

[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: Annual Rally Twizel January 2010 #12397

Can't wait to get on that Fairy, will you be joining us this year Steve?  For any “norf islanders” that feel like a stop over in Reefton we can recommend the Old Nurses Home as an inexpensive but lovely place to stay.  Still much as it must have been way back it is immaculately presented and managed. 

[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: New BMW Scooter #12905

how come some of you guys edit your posts. I know why hahahahahahaha

Hey dinger, on occasions some of us notice that we've made a speling mistake or a grammaticle error  👿

[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: New BMW Scooter #12895

You need a helmet on a push bike so why would are law makers allow us to make our own decision if we wear helmets or not on this toy. Just think we could half the Police force if we dropped half these nanny state laws.Every day on the roads I see riders of bikes and scooters dressed in jandals, shorts, T shirts, sneakers, etc etc.  In other words poor gear for riding on public roads.  If they have an accident (no matter who is at fault) and survive but require treatment it is another cost on ACC which translates to ever increasing levies for all.  I have no problem paying up because  one day I too may need some help.  But if more people took the sensible option maybe the levies would stop going up so I  wouldn't mind a few laws that had teeth and ensured riders were sensibly kitted out for safer riding.  Sensible you ask? ha ha take a look at the idiots standing on the beaches last week waiting to see the big waves  😐 

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