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  1. #2791
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    Quote Originally Posted by Eddieb View Post
    It's closed due to slips over winter. Updates here

    http://www.adventureridingnz.co.nz/g...ompsons-track/
    I saw that page:
    Matamata Piako District Council has announced that Thompsons Track will be closed at least over Winter 2014 due to weather damage.

    http://www.mpdc.govt.nz/index.php/ne...-track-closure

    Thompsons Track closure

    Last Updated: Monday, 19 May 2014 09:34
    That link gives 404 article not found, not only is Winter 2014 gone but so is Spring 2014 and we are now halfway through Summer.
    I'm not sure I'd agree that updates are there, maybe I should post an update on that thread?
    - OK, done! Now updates ARE there!
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    Quote Originally Posted by MarkH View Post
    I saw that page:


    That link gives 404 article not found, not only is Winter 2014 gone but so is Spring 2014 and we are now halfway through Summer.
    I'm not sure I'd agree that updates are there, maybe I should post an update on that thread?
    - OK, done! Now updates ARE there!
    Check offroadexpress.co.nz. There are usually updates on there from the NZFWDA or some other similarly acronymed association dude called Peter.

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    read this page theres some info and contacts in there, could be worth hooking up with the 4x4 lads to help get it cleared
    http://www.offroadexpress.kiwi/Forum...mpsons#p439207
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    25 litres....?

    Is the extra few litres worth it guys?
    Acerbis has the 25 litre tank available, the price is very competitive from fc-moto.
    Looks like you only have to reposition your indicators if you haven't already....
    I worked it out and took the order all the way to the last click of the mouse....
    Less than $480....approx

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    Quote Originally Posted by Waihou Thumper View Post
    Is the extra few litres worth it guys?
    So far I'm not seeing a reason to go bigger than my 20l tank.
    But if I had the 13l stock tank I'd be looking at the options.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MarkH View Post
    So far I'm not seeing a reason to go bigger than my 20l tank.
    But if I had the 13l stock tank I'd be looking at the options.
    I got mine from Just Gas Tanks: http://justgastanks.com/product_info...roducts_id=297

    Very happy with it and have a range of a bit over 300km.

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    1 x Suzuki DR650SE IMS Gas Tank (115518) = $247.99 USD
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    Sub-Total: $247.99
    Total: $310.59

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    Quote Originally Posted by MarkH View Post
    So far I'm not seeing a reason to go bigger than my 20l tank.
    But if I had the 13l stock tank I'd be looking at the options.
    Weighing it up myself...
    But....
    why?
    5-6 litres is a good distance to extend should you require it...
    Maybe I ma greedy Spoilt by the previous tankers I had.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RogIrwin View Post
    I got mine from Just Gas Tanks: http://justgastanks.com/product_info...roducts_id=297

    Very happy with it and have a range of a bit over 300km.
    Talking about 25 litres here...... so, that means over maybe 450 Km range...at least?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Waihou Thumper View Post
    Talking about 25 litres here...... so, that means over maybe 450 Km range...at least?
    Yeah, maybe if you are lucky... and aren't too hard on the throttle.

    But do you need that much fuel? Petrol stations aren't that far apart in NZ normally.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RogIrwin View Post
    Yeah, maybe if you are lucky... and aren't too hard on the throttle.

    But do you need that much fuel? Petrol stations aren't that far apart in NZ normally.
    Quite right...in a straight line, but as soon as you start asking " Ï wonder where that track goes", you can very easily wind up 20 kms the wrong side of your tank capacity.
    It's the reason a 20L Acerbis was my first purchase.
    Personally, 20L is good; 25L would have been bettererer.

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    The bigger the tank, the more weight you're carrying up high...but then you don't have to always fill it.

    I have the IMS 18 litre job. I have strapped an extra 5 litres on the back on rare occasions, but usually find the 300km range plenty.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bart View Post
    The bigger the tank, the more weight you're carrying up high...but then you don't have to always fill it.

    I have the IMS 18 litre job. I have strapped an extra 5 litres on the back on rare occasions, but usually find the 300km range plenty.
    yup, 300k range is ideal for NZ I reckon. The 690 had about 450K range with the Safari tank which meant you were mostly carrying extra weight for nothing.
    ....wherezz that track go

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    Quote Originally Posted by bart View Post
    The bigger the tank, the more weight you're carrying up high...but then you don't have to always fill it.

    I have the IMS 18 litre job. I have strapped an extra 5 litres on the back on rare occasions, but usually find the 300km range plenty.
    Totally agree. Also two other reasons.

    I prefer the riding position with the IMS tank. I had a ride on a DR with an Acerbis 20l tank and it felt like my knees were too far apart. Maybe just what I'm used to...

    When riding with a group of people it's usually someone else that has the smallest range. That restricts the route, not me :-)

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    got one!

    Hi, just bought a 2006 DR650, stock except for a sargent seat. I am gonna slowly mod it so what are the recommended mods and best order to do them? thanks
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brainflex View Post
    Hi, just bought a 2006 DR650, stock except for a sargent seat. I am gonna slowly mod it so what are the recommended mods and best order to do them? thanks
    Depends what you want and where you ride. Lowering the gearing makes the biggest difference for off road use. I run 14/43 or 15/46. It's a little low for road use but can sit on a 100km OK.

    You may also want to consider a bigger tank or boosting the power... or one of the other 1000 common mods.

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