[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: Mercedes Trike #6667

Thanks Dean, fortunately it was used on Jean's car first, black's not too bad really eh.  Good job I didn't use it on the bike – if it's not red it's dead.  😛

[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: Mercedes Trike #6665

Hi Alex, lot's of ways to kill a cat eh  😀  Actually the paint change came about after I collected my Pacer Product from Dave yesterday and washed the car when I got home!!! Shit that stuff's powerful. 😮Merry Christmas back.

[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: what brand of seat to buy? #6559

I do remember the old RT Garry.  I didn't realize it had a Corbin though.  I would have thought the 800 RT was just a really comfy bike whatever seat it had  😆  Honestly though how many riders in NZ would have experienced one aftermarket seat let alone be in a position to make a fair comparison between two or more?  Now from my readings of international BMW web sites it is almost given that one changes the seat along with a heap of other bits and pieces.  Riders in the states seem to customize their BMs as much as HD riders do theirs.  Having said all of that let's hope someone can help out with some actual experience for Tharon's request. 

[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: what brand of seat to buy? #6557

In thinking about your last post I wonder how many riders that subscribe to this site have ever used a “Corbin or Sargent” seat.  I would hazard a guess  😕 at very few which is probably why no help.  You will of course get heaps of info from any one of a number of sites based around the world.  Good luck with your upgrade.

[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: what brand of seat to buy? #6556

I woudn't change the seat it's great.  For long trips a good sheepskin from Charman Motor Trimmers in Napier will enhance your/pillion comfort over many hours riding.  One other thing about a good sheepskin is that if it is wet the skin separates you and the puddle that otherwise would form in the seat so you actually keep drier.  Lastly the natural oilyness of the fleece repels the water and they dry out very quickly once on the run.  Save some money Tharon and buy a good skin  😆

[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: Looking for a loud horn #6572

I purchased a Stebel Magnum from Nippy Norman Alex.  It puts out 136 dB which is loud but not pretty.  👿  I replaced the horn on my old RT with twin Bosch shell horns bought in Auckland which gave a great loud noise which was also reminiscent of the twin sound air horns – quite melodious.  I didn't want to fit two to the GS because of the wiring system which apparently can play up if you do the wrong things.

[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: An Engineer’s Christmas #6601

The math and physics are, I imagine indisputable.  But try telling that to the young lad with an aggressive form of cancer shown on tonight's TV 1 news.  His folks have played out the twelve days of Christmas for him and his older brother.  Every day for the last 12 a little gift has been left in their playhouse outside in the garden.  A wonderful display of love and strength of human nature by and for this young boy by his parents and brother.  He will be back in hospital tomorrow to carry on with his treatment and I'm sure he will be all the stronger for the visits he has had by Santa in the last few days.  The look on his face was an inspiration.  Happy Christmas to all. 🙂

[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: Modifications: #6534

Ok I'll play with you.  😎

[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: God help us – but it’s still cool #6489

:roll:Looks like the goods eh Garry, I wonder how they change the oil.    😉

[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: Oil changes #6454

I've had some interesting replies to my original question.  JohnC and others have raised the spectre of “nasties” in the sump.  My original interest and the subsequent question came about after I had read many posts on a large and very active Mercedes SLK web site.  The large majority of the members that post on the site use pumps either hand or 12 volt to do oil changes.  It has also been mentioned that some Mercedes workshops use this method.  I too have wondered about cleaning out the sump completely but as for “nasties” in the sump I have  spent my adult life (until 2002 when I bought my first new vehicle) doing my own oil and filter changes and never have I found anything more than a little sludge around the plug.  This has been on vehicles dating back to my 1939 Chevy Master delux.  So while I appreciate all of your comments, it seems that apart from Jeremy who didn't have a good experience, no one else has used this as an option.  Given the vehicle and my situation it would be a good option for me but I too have my reservations but will keep an open mind.  Thanks to all who have contributed and long may the thread  continue. 🙄

[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: Oil changes #6449

Thankyou Garry, they're actually Mrs Gs since I'm now working on the shore and we can't commute together.  She set out to get a “shopping basket” then changed that to “something that's fun” then again “maybe a cheap little sports car”!!  Some shopping basket.  I have to say with the top down it is a heap of fun – especially on the curves  😀

[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: Oil changes #6446

What was the origanal question again??? 😕

That's quite subtle Adventure well done.  😆  OK guys sorry about the off topic foray.  I promise not to talk four wheels again.Why would you want to change this colour Lesley - you don't have to answer that. 🙂Malcolm

[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: Oil changes #6441

Yes the axle stands should be a consideration Alex.  I have a couple and a trolley jack already.  Did you put the Porche on four or just the front?  As for the AA Dean I used to use them many years ago but got out of the habit.  Not sure what they would charge for an oil change now but whatever it'll be cheaper to do it myself unless they discount oil and filters etc. I'll give them a call.  I'm still thinking it would be neat and relatively simple to poke a tube down the hole, suck out the oil, pour in the mobil one, spin off the filter and replace and go for a ride eh? 😆

[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: Oil changes #6438

Please explain Adventure?  Alex, your suggestion has caused me to think back to the mid eighties when I had a Kawasaki 750 GT.  I damaged a disc in my lower back and riding the bike was fine but any bending was or even squatting was bad news.  I know what i need said I, a ramp to run the bike up to waist hight so I can clean and work standing up.  Well by the time I'd finished I had a pretty big structure.  Twice as long as the bike including the ramp.  Getting on was a dodgey mission – take a run and hope I braked in time before running off the end. Then when I was up there I had to get off the bike and put it one the stand with only enough about a foot either side of the bike!!    I used it about 3 times before dismantling it and storing the timber for another project.  No I don't think I'll build any more ramps thanks.  😐

[Richard Kuysten]

in reply to: Oil changes #6435

(If this comes up twice I apologize it has happened a couple of times today).  Garry, have you ever tried squeezing under an SLK 2300 to get to the sump plug?  😐

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