[Russell Taylor]

in reply to: Enforcement wish list #10518

Unfortunately this is all wishful thinking, as there would never be 7 cops, 2 patrol cars, 3 patrol motorbikes and a brief to target intersection driving offences, at least not in Auckland.

Coming soon to a town (in Canterbury, bigger than Dunedin, smaller than Wellyton) near you.Stop at stop signs, don't crash red or orange lights, drive appropriately in lanes, indicate, give way when you are supposed to, wear a seatbelt and don't speed through intersections, and you'll probably never even know we're there.

[Russell Taylor]

in reply to: Enforcement wish list #10516

That's right. It's called the Volvo Conundrum. If you build a very safe car people feel very safe in them and drive badly to compensate, bringing the net gain back to zero.Consequences are what people learn from. When a kid runs too fast and falls over, he learns not to run too fast. Trouble is, when adults drive too fast, carelessly, thoughtlessly, inattentively and "fall over", the lesson is pretty damn nasty, and may be too late to learn from. The consequences of bad driving/riding are too great to just allow to happen, that's why we have law enforcement to try to prevent the risk taking behaviour.Sadly, this often makes the enforcement people look like the fun police.

[Russell Taylor]

in reply to: R1150R exhaust mods? #10553

I have a Y-pipe and and after market exhaust on my 1150GS. It sounds good, but not louder than the original (which I also have). It's a good modification.

do you have a LVS for that and can u post a  copy

LVS ?? You mean a Low Volume Certification? No.Recently got a WoF at a testing station with my Neptune stainless can fitted. Can't see a need for a cert if I can do that.

[Russell Taylor]

in reply to: Speedo accuracy #10559

An 1150RT I used to ride was 10km/h optomistic.The 1200RT I get on occasionally is just as bad, reading 110 at 100.I figure that by riding at the indicated speed I am by necessity saving fuel and avoiding the risks of speeding tickets and crash risk.Can't be bad.

[Russell Taylor]

in reply to: R1150R exhaust mods? #10550

I have a Y-pipe and and after market exhaust on my 1150GS. It sounds good, but not louder than the original (which I also have). It's a good modification.

[Russell Taylor]

in reply to: Physics of riding a motor cycle – rider training in Canterbury #10179

Amen to what 'e said. Great day.Long live counter-steering.

[Russell Taylor]

in reply to: Dakar front wheel rim #10296

Just a quick query.What does it cost to get the 1150GS rims respoked?Anyone had it done?

[Russell Taylor]

in reply to: Baehr helmets #9430

TomAnything Muppet says about the intercoms must be regarded as dry weather advice only. Muppet doesn't ride in the rain.If a cloud appears over the West Coast his bike goes away.Anything else will be relevant, as he talks so much his intercom must be a good one to still be working.Regards

[Russell Taylor]

in reply to: Physics of motorcycling – Rider training – Canterbury #10177

Okay, okay.The small OFF I had on the Lake Lyndon track was soooooooo much better because I was able to get the bike back up before Waza got his camera out. I learned the value of engine bars !!The mud has only recently been cleansed from Daffy, I have been enjoying the look of the GS with mud on it. I'm over it now, my cleaner side took over.The riders day looks great.Ka kite. 😎

[Russell Taylor]

in reply to: Physics of motorcycling – Rider training – Canterbury #10173

Hi WazaThis is awesome. Book me in. Is there going to be a guest trainer?Any idea of cost?Pete D

[Russell Taylor]

in reply to: New Member #10131

Kia Ora I had an 800ST for a few months, and the best thing about it was the huge fuel economy. Oh, and the awesome panniers. And the stunning great looks. And the very comfortable riding position. And the superb handling. And the Jap-slayer performance.Apart from those things, it was pretty average.I have an 1150GS now, as gravel roads are great, but I'll always speak well of the 800ST.Welcome to the forum.Ka kite. 🙄

[Russell Taylor]

in reply to: Buying a 1150 GS at last! #10093

Was that you I saw weaving between the puddles down Papanui Rd?Ironic, given that you will be getting the company RT filthy today.

[Russell Taylor]

in reply to: Buying a 1150 GS at last! #10091

Muppet won't ride in the rain. He doesn't mind getting wet, but can't stand the thought of the water marks.Sigh. Another BMW sits in the garage all winter, unused for the purpose it was meant for.GET THE DAMN THING DIRTY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 👿 👿 👿 👿 👿 👿

[Russell Taylor]

in reply to: HUB – The ride #9753

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[Russell Taylor]

in reply to: Tyre pressures #10037

Hey Muppet. SPend less time on the computer and more time on your bike………….Now that the coating of ash has been removed from your Daffy, are you ever going to get it dirty? What's the point in owning a GS if you never get it dirty?Tee hee..........

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