[Stuart Burns]

in reply to: Tank bag #8531

Andrew, I've got a mint condition, multi layer tank bag that I used on my 1150GS sat in my shed. Magnetic and/or strap on base Interested?

[Stuart Burns]

in reply to: Power Plug?? #7751

I got spare 'BMW' sized plugs and sockets from Western Auto for the plugs electrical  for the sockets and in Henderson at a fraction of the BMW price. Go to hella.co.nz and click on 'resellers' for a list of dealers. Part numbers are 4918 for the sockets and 4914 for the plugs

[Stuart Burns]

in reply to: Rocker Bolt Welding #7723

I think I'd go as far as disconnecting the ABS module too! The cost of frying one is horrendous!

[Stuart Burns]

in reply to: I’m sorry, you can’t ride your bike #7678

I don't think it's a ban on riding a bike TO work, but work related riding, ie travelling to meetings etc using a bike. As ever, it's a liability thing, employers and their insurers are afraid of being held responsible in the event of an accident. Typical of the american/british claim culture I'm afraid. I had a similar issue with my employer in the UK, they were VERY reluctant to let me use my bike to go to meetings etc. Also an image perception, although I've always found it to be an advantage, at least people remember you when you turn up on a bike rather than another repmobile! When I was being interviewed for my job here in NZ, I asked if it would be ok to use my bike to go to meetings etc, my boss looked at me like I was mad, and said 'I don't care if you ride a fcuking elephant!'  Typical kiwi, no nonsense approach!

[Stuart Burns]

in reply to: Are cycle spedo’s legal? #7643

The Vapor will certainly pass the WoF. It has a permanent backlight. The only possible fail point for a cycle type one is the lack of permanent illumination at night. That was always a potential problem in the UK, what the rule is here, I don't know. Try the Kiwirider forum perhaps?

[Stuart Burns]

in reply to: Are cycle spedo’s legal? #7639

I had one on my GasGas, wonderful bit of kit! Well made, seems utterly reliable. Best source is via the States, I got mine from http://www.dunesport.net/  very helpful, way cheaper than here, in fact, I'm not sure you can get the vapor here yet, only the Endurance I think. I would like to put one on the KTM, but I can't see an easy way to replace the warning lights for oil pressure etc from the stock dash.cheersTony

[Stuart Burns]

in reply to: Staintune exhaust for R1100S #7631

Jonno,Have a look at this thread: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?s=4e8c39267da257cef82bce4610656618&threadid=344001    it mentions a main stand bump stop on a Staintune zorst, so looks like my fuddled memory is correct!

[Stuart Burns]

in reply to: Staintune exhaust for R1100S #7630

Try a google search for 'boxertrix' a very active and useful UK forum specifically for 1100S's, someone on there will know. I would think you're only possible problem might be a lack of a bump stop. The staintune has one for the side stand, but not sure how the mainstand works, as I didn't have one on my S. Do have a vague recollection of cutting a spare bracket off my Staintune, which may have been a mainstand stop!

[Stuart Burns]

in reply to: K1200GT lights #7461

Try Nippy Normans in the UK. Good range, good service.

[Stuart Burns]

in reply to: Gel Battery #7351

Can't help with the battery, but I know Experience in Auckland have special police versions of the HT coil/plug caps in stock, couple of dollars more than a standard one, no apparent difference in performance, I'm guessing better noise suppression?

[Stuart Burns]

in reply to: Ceramic exhaust coatings #7279

Had the headers on the Monster done recently, very pleased. John, I'll send you some pics soon!

[Stuart Burns]

in reply to: Accessories?????? #6952

The full story on GST is that customs will only charge it if the GST bill is more than NZ$50, ie landed cost of package (including postage, insurances etc) exceeds NZ$400. Worth 'massaging' the value to keep below the threshold, until the adjustment gets to the point of hurting the insured value too much!

[Stuart Burns]

in reply to: Tyres for 1150GS #7060

Metzler Tourance, no competition! Superb on seal, more than adequate on firm gravel.

[Stuart Burns]

in reply to: Accessories?????? #6946

Try motorworks.co.uk, excellent service, no hassles.

[Stuart Burns]

in reply to: Haynes manual ??? #7016

Got a Haynes manual for sale if you want one. $40 inc postage?

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