Like a kid with a new toy.

[tri boy]

O.K. I gotta tell a few more.
I gotta a XR650L:wari::wari:
Al's old bike. (online here as crf2501), and I'm frecking stoked.
Ya might of seen it on trade me. Nicely set up adv weapon, that has been extremely well looked after and comes with a list of goodies that are totally sensible and functional.
Cheers Al. Just what the triboy stable required.
(might post some pics tomorrow, but in the mean time......)

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-238956862.htm

[Squiggles]

Damm, good buy even if it is a Honda

[talbertnz]

look nice!!!

[Waihou Thumper]

O.K. I gotta tell a few more.
I gotta a XR650L:wari::wari:
Al's old bike. (online here as crf2501), and I'm frecking stoked.
Ya might of seen it on trade me. Nicely set up adv weapon, that has been extremely well looked after and comes with a list of goodies that are totally sensible and functional.
Cheers Al. Just what the triboy stable required.
(might post some pics tomorrow, but in the mean time......)

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-238956862.htm

Had my eye on that, quick off the mark aren't ya........was talking to Joe this arvo about them...Nice buy, all set up. Cool...Look out for you.
Good on ya...
:Punk:

[.chris]

you are not like a kid with a new toy, you are a kid with a new toy.

Congrats, I am sure you will enjoy it.

[Crisis management]

Congrats!!!!

Funny that, I was looking at XR650's today and thinking, they'd make a great adventure bike...


Lets go and shred some gravel, you're turn to organise a time and date. :Punk:

[tri boy]

I am so stoked that I posted the thread twice by accident.:laugh:
(mods please merge like a zip)

[dino3310]

@#$%^&*&^%$#@ @#$%^&*&^%$#@ @#$% #$@%&^%$ %$#@ @#$%

so there

[dino3310]

your a bloody show off- you posted this thread twice:confused:

[tri boy]

Still giggling like a school girl.:laugh:
Just need to exercise/build up old muscles to ride it proper.

[dino3310]

sweet now kanny can get some ADV rides in on Fatty, while your on the XR

[tri boy]

Thats sorta the plan.
She will be able to pootle along on one or the other bikes on trips like Fletcher bay etc.
(probably ride it better than me).

[kevfromcoro]

is it a lecky leg model

[tri boy]

Yup.
My feeble ol legs call for one.:laugh:

[YellowDog]

Many congrats on the new toy.

You are absolutely right in that someone will have to teach you how to ride it.

I had a couiple of lessons from someone far too good and I had trouble keeping up (I think he was showing off).

I am sure that you will be throwing it around in no time.

Enjoy!

[kevfromcoro]

i had a kickstart one. lots of fun.
booted it one day and it backfired. nearly sent me through the garge roof.
was of work for 6 weeks with a spraned angle.
shit it hurt.......

[tri boy]

Many congrats on the new toy.

You are absolutely right in that someone will have to teach you how to ride it.

I had a couiple of lessons from someone far too good and I had trouble keeping up (I think he was showing off).


Guys like MXNUT hopefully will give me some survival tips, and not laugh to much when i cock up.
The scrambler was a challenge in deep gravel with the road type chassis geo, and 19" front, so hopefully I'll relax a bit and enjoy.
(have owned several big chookies, but that was a decade ago)

[Padmei]

Congrats. I'm working at the mo with a guy who has an '88 model. He reckons it's only had one rear tyre in the 15 years he's owned it. I asked if I could buy it....

[Padmei]

Wow I was just reading about someone else buying a XR. Man they're popular

[tri boy]

They're really nice big chookies, and Al has had it decorked, and jetted well.
Will try and get some Andy Strapz panniers for my B/Day:innocent:

[dino3310]

They're really nice big chookies, and Al has had it decorked, and jetted well.
Will try and get some Andy Strapz panniers for my B/Day:innocent:

thats the one, plus the big bag on top dont need a rack

[kevfromcoro]

:Oi: what are you blokes doing buying up all the good ADV bikes.
Soon there will none left.
then what are old fellas going to do to knock our bodies around.

[tri boy]

I'll need to visit you Kev, and let you knock me into shape on a day ride.:sunny:

[marks]

even with your sweet new bike you are still gay triumph scum

[kevfromcoro]

I'll need to visit you Kev, and let you knock me into shape on a day ride.:sunny:

shit i have trouble knocking my self into shape.
my last bike was a v-strom.
twas a good bike.. but iam thinking of going back to a thumper.
just reading a lot of threads by ADV riders.
seems like a lot of fun....
just a thought.....
KLR verse DR 650.....

[tri boy]

even with your sweet new bike you are still gay triumph scum

I feel the love:innocent:
It has heated grips, so I'll never be hard core, and I expect alot more ribbing from you in the future.:kick:

[young1]

Nice bike Brent I like it

Just the bike for the MAPMEA ride!

[Waihou Thumper]

Guys like MXNUT hopefully will give me some survival tips, and not laugh to much when i cock up.
The scrambler was a challenge in deep gravel with the road type chassis geo, and 19" front, so hopefully I'll relax a bit and enjoy.
(have owned several big chookies, but that was a decade ago)

XR650R STARTING TIPS

http://www.dirtrodders.com/images/rightengine_160x109.jpgCold starting: The only difference between cold starting and my regular starting procedure is that when the engine hasn’t been running I’ll use the choke. XRs have two different choke positions—all the way up is full choke, and one notch down is half choke. I use full choke when the bike is cold; the bike will let you know when it wants half choke—it will eventually start running roughly in the full choke position. As the bike is warming, I try to keep the choke in the position that allows the bike to run smoothly, which means in just a few moments you go from full choke, to half choke, to no choke.
As for a typical XR (and most other four strokes), here is what I’ve found works. Push the kickstarter down slowly with your foot until you feel a hard spot. The kickstarter will stop (you may feel a bunch of resistance immediately or you may have to run the kickstarter through its range of motion once or twice before you feel that resistance that stops your foot). Next, pull the compression release lever in and push the kickstarter just past the hard spot—moving the kickstarter about an inch or two—then let the kickstarter come back up to it’s resting position. It’s now ready to be kickstarted. You don’t have to snap at the kickstart lever like you would a two stroke. Think of it as using your foot to shove the lever downward; it doesn’t have to be two-stroke quick but you want to put your weight into it, to get that mass of heavy engine parts—piston, crank, flywheel—in motion. To further decrease the amount of effort necessary to get these parts moving quickly, put the bike in neutral. When you give the bike this first real kick it should start.

Starting a flooded bike: After crashing, I pick up my bike, hold the throttle wide open, compression release in, kill button pushed in, then I kick the bike through four or five times. Next, I go through my normal starting procedure (no choke, the bike is warm). If the bike doesn’t start on the first kick, I repeat the flooded procedure.
Racing start: At the beginning of a race, I use the normal starting procedure. Before the flag drops, I have the kickstarter in the ready-to-be-started position. I put the bike in gear and with the clutch in. I roll the bike back and forth just a little until the rear wheel moves freely, this is an indication that the clutch is completely engaged, so the amount of drag on the engine is minimal. If the bike won’t roll freely with the clutch in, it should be adjusted accordingly. You can’t grab a handful of throttle as you start a four-stroke—if you do it will stall. For this reason, I’m not known for great starts because I have to give up a bike length or two waiting for the bike to be running before I start twisting the throttle and dumping the clutch. I start in first gear.
Common mistakes: Most four strokes I’ve ridden, when jetted properly, don’t want any throttle when being started. It’s habit for most two-stroke riders to twist the throttle as they kick. If I’m helping someone start their bike, I’ll first use no throttle. If it doesn’t start I’ll try using just a fraction of throttle. If it comes to life, that generally means the pilot jet or air screw is too lean or the idle is too low and the engine isn’t getting enough fuel. If the bike had not started I would then go through my flooded procedure to see if it might be getting too much gas, meaning the jetting is too rich.
Four strokes don’t foul spark plugs like two strokes, so don’t jump to the conclusion that this is the problem if the bike won’t start. Spark plugs can get a drop of water on the electrode and stop working, so, if the bike has been around a lot of moisture, you might need to pull the plug out and dry it off. When I know my bike is jetted properly and my starting method is correct, the first thing I do if the bike won’t start immediately is drain the carburetor. It’s easy to get some water in fuel, and fuel does go bad when sitting in a carburetor for a while.

[dino3310]

be hard to kick the lecky leg

[Taz]

Need a pic so I can see this beast Brent.

Yes luckily the 650L is electric start.

Starting my 525 from cold.

1) Fuel on

2) choke out

3) Push button

4) choke in

5) ride.

:laugh:

[Waihou Thumper]

Yeah, I was looking at this....went to the other photo and no kick lever...
read today that the XR650L is being sold in USA 2009 model $5995 approx...E Start...

[dino3310]

pretty sure he was talking about tips on how to throw the beasty around on the metal without ending on his arse:shutup:

[dino3310]

Yeah, I was looking at this....went to the other photo and no kick lever...
read today that the XR650L is being sold in USA 2009 model $5995 approx...E Start...

wow thats cheap even if it is US dollars

[Waihou Thumper]

saw it on the net.....USD of course, otherwise we would all be trading the Dr's and the KLr's and the Wr's...lol

[Dont Know]

O.K. I gotta tell a few more.
I gotta a XR650L:wari::wari:
Al's old bike. (online here as crf2501), and I'm frecking stoked.
Ya might of seen it on trade me. Nicely set up adv weapon, that has been extremely well looked after and comes with a list of goodies that are totally sensible and functional.
Cheers Al. Just what the triboy stable required.
(might post some pics tomorrow, but in the mean time......)

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-238956862.htm

Hi Brett, don't forget to take a tow rope on your rides, i'll tow you with the KTM, haha. Glad your enjoying the bike.

Cheers Al

[tri boy]

Giggles have subsided. Now just grinning like a big grinning thing:p

[trustme]

Bugger, Now I will be all on my own at the back of the pack.
You will still talk to me won't you Brent.
Have fun out there.

[MXNUT]

Now you have no excuses for not joining us on the knarly ride of the 42nd / Fishers and the old Whanga rd.

















other than the fact that all honda riders are gay, or so ive been told on here





:Punk::innocent:

[dino3310]

Bugger, Now I will be all on my own at the back of the pack.
.
.

no worries mate i'll be there to talk to

[dino3310]

from what i remember of the XR's you'll be riding around on one wheel like a certian bloke a little north of us:whistle:

[tri boy]

I'll be doing the 42 etc for sure now.
Got to book accom quickly. I'll still be out on the Scrambler Paul, (probably ride that to the Cold Kiwi.
And Kanny said she would buy the panniers for me:woohoo:(b/day and xmas pressy), and I can order them now:wari:

[clint640]

Good stuff! Exactly what you were after eh?

I dunno why Honda don't make an effort to sell those here, if they priced em to compete with the DR they'd move heaps.

Cheers
Clint

[Taz]

I don't know why any of the japs aren't taking the adv market seriously.

[tri boy]

Still grinning.:D

[tri boy]

Been giving it the once over.
Gosh it's purdy.:sunny:

[Taz]

Very nice Brent.

[tri boy]

Spoke to Andy at Andystrapz this morning.
The panniers are on their way:woohoo:
Thats one tough bash plate.

Start work tomorrow, and the good news is that weekends are 99.99% all mine.
Bwaahaaahaaahaaaaaaaa.
Oooops, think I wet farted a little.:Oops:

[Taz]

So where we going tomorrow?

[kevfromcoro]

I don't know why any of the japs aren't taking the adv market seriously.

I intend buying an ADV bike for a bit of fun.
Also long trips. so i gota carry a bit of gear...
The new Honda 650R just hasnt got any provission for back racks. side bags.
yamaha XT 660... to dear. the new Tenere is abour 15k i think.

Looks like Suzuki and kawasaki DR or KLR is gong to be the choice..
from what i have read they are preaty good bikes..

[junkmanjoe]

I intend buying an ADV bike for a bit of fun.
Also long trips. so i gota carry a bit of gear...
The new Honda 650R just hasnt got any provission for back racks. side bags.
yamaha XT 660... to dear. the new Tenere is abour 15k i think.

Looks like Suzuki and kawasaki DR or KLR is gong to be the choice..
from what i have read they are preaty good bikes..

mate ya wana see the load i carry round on my Safari slut....
testament to the load ability of the DR 650...:scooter:

[junkmanjoe]

:
Thats one tough bash plate.

:

I had a looky under my plate yesterday, there is a mighty good dent in it.:gob:..so its well paid for it self..

[clint640]

Been giving it the once over.
Gosh it's purdy.:sunny:

Ooooh... that does look good, well looked after & nicely farkled. :woohoo:

The only thing that looks a bit wrong is the front brake, A bigger disc might be required for enthusiastic road riding I reckon.

Cheers
Clint

[NordieBoy]

The only thing that looks a bit wrong is the front brake, A bigger disc might be required for enthusiastic road riding I reckon.

And a bigger tank...

[tri boy]

And a bigger tank...

300+ range on 18l will do me:yes:

[tri boy]

Ooooh... that does look good, well looked after & nicely farkled. :woohoo:

The only thing that looks a bit wrong is the front brake, A bigger disc might be required for enthusiastic road riding I reckon.

Cheers
Clint
Ya might be right there Clint. However the long, dohey front fork travel that will be really lovely on small corrugations limits the braking ability in some respects due to the amount of dive.
I'm fighting the desire to contact RT about some fork/shock farkles, but as it stands, the shock is in good nick and I can live with the softer forks until I start pushing my limits. (probably never).

[NordieBoy]

300+ range on 18l will do me:yes:

So it's already got a bigger tank then - Score :niceone:

[tri boy]

Got the original 12l one too. Excellent condition, plus the side tank extensions and a box of other bits. 14 n 15 fr sprockets, and...........
Still grinning.

[trustme]

I'll see ya at the Kiwi then, going down Friday via Rotorua where I am meeting others, if it works for you PM me.
Cool bike, I am jealous.

[Eddieb]

I intend buying an ADV bike for a bit of fun.
Also long trips. so i gota carry a bit of gear...
The new Honda 650R just hasnt got any provission for back racks. side bags.
yamaha XT 660... to dear. the new Tenere is abour 15k i think.

Looks like Suzuki and kawasaki DR or KLR is gong to be the choice..
from what i have read they are preaty good bikes..

Whats your defination of adventure?

Have seen one of those Wee-stroms get along alright on some pretty rough tracks. Not single track trailbike rough, but still, loose chucky rock would need a decent 4x4 to get up it stuff.

[tri boy]

I'll see ya at the Kiwi then, going down Friday via Rotorua where I am meeting others, if it works for you PM me.
Cool bike, I am jealous.


PM sent.
This will be me in a couple of months:innocent:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70jokjTaGT4

[Dont Know]

I'd better edit my profile now the XR's gone, by the sounds of it your pleased with it and not wanting a refund.
:scooter:

Still grinning.:D

[Taz]

Awesome clip Brent Tridesco. Man he was throwing that whale around :)

[Maha]

Like A Kid With A New Toy = La'Kwant, a syndrome to which I have been through myself, in fact, there is even a memeber who has that very logon...:innocent: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=14412

PS: its not me...

[MXNUT]

I'll be doing the 42 etc for sure now.
Got to book accom quickly. I'll still be out on the Scrambler Paul, (probably ride that to the Cold Kiwi.
And Kanny said she would buy the panniers for me:woohoo:(b/day and xmas pressy), and I can order them now:wari:

Have a spare bed in my cabin at Taumarunui if you can handle sharing with a lowly 400 rider. :shutup:

Only staying Saturday night though as am planning to head down early saturday morn :innocent:

[Cary]

I gotta a XR650L:wari::wari:

Me To Well almost, I got the R, Came with a few extras so will spend a while sorting it. Done quite a few off road ks so needs a bit of tidying up. :yes:


i had a kickstart one. lots of fun.
booted it one day and it backfired. nearly sent me through the garge roof.
was of work for 6 weeks with a spraned angle.
shit it hurt.......
Now I find out!!


Now you have no excuses for not joining us on the knarly ride of the 42nd / Fishers and the old Whanga rd.

I'll be signing up for that.

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[NordieBoy]

I wouldn't mind one of them at all...

[kevfromcoro]

iam smiling like a rat with a gold filling...
Got my dooks on a 07 DR 650 to-day
cant beleive how nimble it is.... and light.......
trying to put a pic up.. but the conection here aint to great.

[tri boy]

Have a spare bed in my cabin at Taumarunui if you can handle sharing with a lowly 400 rider. :shutup:

Only staying Saturday night though as am planning to head down early saturday morn :innocent:

Sounds good. I'll take it. Now I just have to see if marks will let a filthy triumph owner join in on the fun with the Honda.

[Cary]

Hope you don't mind me posting on your new toy thread Brent but as it is.......

Did a bit of a partial strip down today, lubed this n that and to see what may need to be done. Swapped over to the bigger tank and put rear rack on + tried panniers for size. Fitted the standard headlight assembly, looks retro cool to me :cool:
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[dino3310]

that looks like a shit load of fun

[MXNUT]

IMO if Honda had fitted E start to that model it would have been very close to being the ultimate ADV bike :yes:

Did all those extra`s come with the bike ???

How big is that tank ??

[Crisis management]

Ok Cary, I want to see it like this on sunday at woodhill, thats a fair and reasonable test of the bike!

(Looks bloody good, I'm as jealous as hell.)

[Cary]

IMO if Honda had fitted E start to that model it would have been very close to being the ultimate ADV bike :yes:

Did all those extra`s come with the bike ???

How big is that tank ??
True, bike starts ok but bring on a cold morning........
Yes came with bike, exhaust, racks, bags, trick bits, tank, even got a 10lt fuel cell. Tank is 16lt. Short ride yesterday gave me 15k/lt. Bone dry at the mo so going to put a lt in it then short ride to servo to see how much it really takes.


Ok Cary, I want to see it like this on sunday at woodhill, thats a fair and reasonable test of the bike!

(Looks bloody good, I'm as jealous as hell.)

I will be taking it for a test ride sunday along with the KDX. :woohoo:


that looks like a shit load of fun
I fully agree, lil easier than the Tiger :yes:

[tri boy]

Alloy frame:drool:

[Cary]

Came with upgraded carb (ummm not sure what:o but told its way better) and a 200W stator(neither fitted yet) so can add the heated grips, better light, GPS, coffee maker, phone, SKY tv.......

[tri boy]

My new expedition Panniers came today:woohoo:
(just thought I'd let you know):sunny:

[Cary]

We'll show those fast buggers what we're made of now ah Brent :woohoo:

[tri boy]

We'll show those fast buggers what we're made of now ah Brent :woohoo:

You go first..............:crazy::doctor::baby:

[Taz]

Now I'm scared.......:cool:

[Crisis management]

Now I'm scared.......:cool:

You're scared, I'm fucking terrified!

I bags last place and promise to pick up the pieces, when you lot arse off please remain prone until I've got at least one good photo. :Pokey:

[clint640]

You're scared, I'm fucking terrified!

I bags last place and promise to pick up the pieces, when you lot arse off please remain prone until I've got at least one good photo. :Pokey:

I'm not even gunna bloody try. The speed at which Cary can pilot 1/2 a tonne of Tiger down a tight, rough gravel road suggests that if he's on an XR650R all I'm going to see is a few seconds of flying rocks. :( :lol:

Clint

[Cary]

Way to much build up :chase:

I'll be taking it easy so as not to endanger myself or any other road users, honest :innocent:

That and figure a 525 on the back wheel will soon put me in my place......(followed closley by mark!)

[dino3310]

ok whos next
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dirt-bikes/auction-240914475.htm

[JATZ]

ok whos next

Orrrr this one.......http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-240446381.htm

[johannvr]

used to be outnumbered by the orange flood, now it's turning red ...:eek5:

[Padmei]

Orrrr this one.......http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-240446381.htm

That is a serious bit of kit. Sounds like it wants a grunter onboard riding it



used to be outnumbered by the orange flood, now it's turning red ...:eek5:

Ah the fickle nature of motorbikers. It's blue next week then turning yellow after that...

BTW what colour is BMW?

[Rosie]

BTW what colour is BMW?

Monkey piss yellow :sick:

[tri boy]

Will need a rear tyre on the XR for marks gnarly ride.
Was thinking of a D606, or similar. But I havn't a clue really. E-09?
Suggestions please.
(got a TKC80 up front if that helps the tyre boffins, but fecked if I want to pay out that many sheckles before xmas).

[NordieBoy]

E-09 will balance the TKC80 well.
If you're going much knobblier at one end make sure it's the front.

[dino3310]

youll get 2 E-09s for the price of 1 TKC

[CRM]

Orrrr this one.......http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-240446381.htm

That's a seriously good deal. I paid $4k for mine and it had done 28000km! The XR600's are wonderful hard-core dirt/adv bikes... Lighter and more grunt than a DR650 (comparing to my mates which is an 07) but not as smooth on the road and kick start of course.

I'm needing to sell mine as I need to get a tourer and can't afford both so if anyone is interested flick me a pm. Just had the top end redone - $1000 receipts. Comes with standard tank plus large one, pack rack, spare set of road legal knobblies. I'd like to get close to $4k for it if possible.

[NordieBoy]

The XR600's are wonderful hard-core dirt/adv bikes... Lighter and more grunt than a DR650 (comparing to my mates which is an 07) but not as smooth on the road and kick start of course.

Looks like about 37-38hp at the rear wheel which is 1-2 more than a stock DR650 but less torque.

[JATZ]

Looks like about 37-38hp at the rear wheel

How the fuck can you tell that by looking at it ?:gob:

[Woodman]

How the fuck can you tell that by looking at it ?:gob:

Its a bird, its a plane, No its.........Dyno man.

[dino3310]

Looks like about 37-38hp at the rear wheel which is 1-2 more than a stock DR650 but less torque.

oh well i wasnt far off, my guess was 39.85hp at the rear wheel. but that was only at a glance though

[NordieBoy]

How the fuck can you tell that by looking at it ?:gob:

I'm good.

Since I fixered the dyno at Murray McLeans I'm officially an expert.

I can tell at a glance but hearing it as well gets it more accurate.

[Cary]

I'm good.

Since I fixered the dyno at Murray McLeans I'm officially an expert.

I can tell at a glance but hearing it as well gets it more accurate.
Cool. Sir Mr expert.

Mines an 03 650R has pumper carb, XR's Only full exhaust & air filter and goes........

bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop, whadda ya reckon it's putting out?

And to think a dyno shop wanted to charge me $120.........

[Padmei]

I'm good.

Since I fixered the dyno at Murray McLeans I'm officially an expert.

I can tell at a glance but hearing it as well gets it more accurate.

hohoho Well I wont let it slip that I was there when you were fixering it & you fixerer dynos like I fixerer bikes - lots of angry words :angry: I split before it got ugly...

[NordieBoy]

hohoho Well I wont let it slip that I was there when you were fixering it & you fixerer dynos like I fixerer bikes - lots of angry words :angry: I split before it got ugly...

Got it all sorted. It was you area of expertise...

I got lost finding the dyno room... No wait... The other area...

The PSU was only putting out 13.8v instead of 14.8-15.3v and it basically wasn't enough voltage to keep the O2 sensor up to temperature during a run where the exhaust gases cool it down.

Got it up to 14.78v and it's a lot more reliable.

[NordieBoy]

Cool. Sir Mr expert.

Mines an 03 650R has pumper carb, XR's Only full exhaust & air filter and goes........

bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop, whadda ya reckon it's putting out?

And to think a dyno shop wanted to charge me $120.........

Sounds like 46-47hp but it smells a bit rich.

[kevfromcoro]

Sounds like 46-47hp but it smells a bit rich.

wont a lean engine make it pop too??

just asking

[NordieBoy]

wont a lean engine make it pop too??

just asking

Normally yes but can't you hear the air leak just in front of the muffler?

[Woodman]

Do knobblies work on the dyno?

I should probly rephrase this (padmei) but you know wot I mean.

[Padmei]

Do knobblies work on the dyno?

I should probly rephrase this (padmei) but you know wot I mean.

I'm still scratching my head...

[JATZ]

Do knobblies work on the dyno?

I asked the exact same question @ thunderbike when I had the Triumph dynoed, they said "YIP" buts it's pretty hard on em, best to use an old one.
FYI Trumpys got about 104 hp :woohoo:

[Taz]

FYI Trumpys got about 104 hp :woohoo:

That all? Is it only running on 3cylinders? ;)

[NordieBoy]

Do knobblies work on the dyno?

Yes but badly.
You're going to be reading quite low on the HP with the knobs flexing/slipping on the drum but...
The A/F curve will read nicely so you'll still end up jetted correctly but just not know the true power/torque readings.

[tri boy]

Met up with Dino at the Whatawhata servo at 8.30, for a squirt over the alternate "divvy" road to Raglan. (old mountain rd)
Was nice to start to get the feel for the thumper, but the rear brake was wooden, and lacking feed back, and power. (Allan had mentioned this to me, so it wasn't unexpected)
After a quick rest at Te Mata village, it was over Te Hutewai Rd, and into the back of Raglan.
Most obvious impressions:
Fix the rear brake. (already onto that)
21'' front wheels are the shizz:woohoo: (havn't had a decent big chookie since my KLX650 in Perth in 96.
I'm going to love leaving gravel snakes out of corners on this thing. (may as well order a bulk supply of tyres now)
It's tall.
Got a few little mods to do, but it is 95% ready to get me in trouble.:yes:

[Cary]

Went to Anthrax's Thursday to sink a pumper carb while we fitted a few beers then shot off down the beach for a test ride.

Felt quite good compared to stocker, bit crisper and lil more oomph, the run along the beach and Waiuku forrest test track was a blast. Handles the tighter stuff pretty well.

Had a further poke n prod at it today, spotted a couple things that will need attention before the 42/Fishers ride.

Been fun but am looking forward to have a longish ride on gravel as not got around to that yet.