Intiminators/Vibranators [Archive]

NordieBoy

17th November 2009, 20:34

Those that got some Intiminators should have received an e-mail saying that if they put up a review they can get 50% off Vibranators until the 27th Nov.

I've ordered 2 pair :eek:

Sidewinder

17th November 2009, 20:39

Those that got some Intiminators should have received an e-mail saying that if they put up a review they can get 50% off Vibranators until the 27th Nov.

I've ordered 2 pair :eek:

wtf are they?

Woodman

17th November 2009, 20:40

Those that got some Intiminators should have received an e-mail saying that if they put up a review they can get 50% off Vibranators until the 27th Nov.

I've ordered 2 pair :eek:

Wots a vibranator??

Sidewinder

17th November 2009, 20:43

Woodman

17th November 2009, 20:45

aaaaahhhhhhh, dont have that problem.

marks

17th November 2009, 20:51

they made a big difference to the bar vibration on my sons kdx
far more than you would expect

might get some for the wr

bart

17th November 2009, 20:58

Are these Intiminator things worth it. That's a lot of coin. Would I be better to find some real shocks elsewhere and bolt those on?

pete376403

17th November 2009, 20:59

Sounds like something you'd leave with the missus while you're out riding...

Woodman

17th November 2009, 21:05

Are these Intiminator things worth it. That's a lot of coin. Would I be better to find some real shocks elsewhere and bolt those on?

Yes bart inimatemunters are very good in my experience, the front stays much more planted and I don't think i have bottomed the front out since being fitted, and i had extra springs in before. The only thing I don't like is when the front wheel hits the ground after being up or when landing there is an initial shock through the bars that wasn't there before.

bart

17th November 2009, 21:21

Yes bart inimatemunters are very good in my experience, the front stays much more planted and I don't think i have bottomed the front out since being fitted, and i had extra springs in before. The only thing I don't like is when the front wheel hits the ground after being up or when landing there is an initial shock through the bars that wasn't there before.

But holy shitcakes Batman, that's a lot of coin. $430+ from the website I was looking at.

Surely if you rock up to a wreckers with that kind of coin, you could walk away with a couple of shocks. Admittedly, most wrecked bikes are wrecked from the front backwards, but that seems like a lot for a couple of valve things.

Maybe I will butcher the DRZ. Wonder if anyone would notice if I switched the front ends over and dropped the price by five hundy.......no, I'm not quite that devious. :msn-wink:

Woodman

17th November 2009, 21:29

Mine only cost $usd150 plus freight so were not too bad. $264 in total iirc. They were half price if you typed in klr650.net but arent sure if there is a dr version.

There are a few klrs running round with drz front ends, in fact I am pretty sure there is a kit you can get to do it somewhere, and if you think your forks are bad try riding a standard klr one day.:no:

NordieBoy

18th November 2009, 09:00

But holy shitcakes Batman, that's a lot of coin. $430+ from the website I was looking at.

http://www.kientech.com/Intiminators.htm
$210 US

If you can get a complete DRZ front end (wheel/triples/forks) then it'll bolt up no problem apart from having to use the tiny DRZ brake rotor.

If I was doing it over I'd still get the Intiminators.

bart

18th November 2009, 17:29

http://www.kientech.com/Intiminators.htm
$210 US

If I was doing it over I'd still get the Intiminators.

Well.....you're the DR650 expert.

Guess what I'm asking the missus for for x-mas.

INTERMANATORMUNTERERS :headbang:

chasio

19th November 2009, 19:57

I'm after a pair of Vibranators for my alloy bars - maybe even a set for bars with barkbusters as well, if they're half price. But I lack an Intiminator order to review...

Anyone else planning on placing an order?

Cheers - Chasio

NordieBoy

19th November 2009, 20:03

cooneyr

20th November 2009, 06:12

Marks, Padmei or Woodman may be able to help there...

What the riders of the oh so smooth and comfortable KLRs :laugh:

NordieBoy

20th November 2009, 07:33

What the riders of the oh so smooth and comfortable KLRs :laugh:

Well they are now with the Intiminatorororors in there...

Woodman

20th November 2009, 08:23

What the riders of the oh so smooth and comfortable KLRs :laugh:

You guys never let a chance go by do yous?. Anyway even though I don't really suffer from hand vibration a lot, probarbly cos I don't do a lot of road miles I have ordered some vibrating minties cos I plan on doing more road miles. They were bloody cheap and I didn't even have to write up a review, just put the word "feedback" in the gap.

NordieBoy

20th November 2009, 09:08

You guys never let a chance go by do yous?. Anyway even though I don't really suffer from hand vibration a lot, probarbly cos I don't do a lot of road miles I have ordered some vibrating minties cos I plan on doing more road miles. They were bloody cheap and I didn't even have to write up a review, just put the word "feedback" in the gap.

I was a good boy and wrote a review.
I do 20,000km a year and yesterday had a good look at how much the bars vibrate and was surprised how much they do.

The XR will benefit as well.

cooneyr

20th November 2009, 11:49

You guys never let a chance go by do yous?...

:msn-wink: why not - better than talking about tyres and oil!

Cheers R

dino3310

20th November 2009, 12:04

so will these things work with pro tapers, would bark busters still fit in the end of the bar with these in.

warewolf

20th November 2009, 12:54

I could do with some of those dooverlackys in my mtb handlebars... my hands often go numb/tingly. Never have any issues with the 640 though???

Woodman

20th November 2009, 13:05

I could do with some of those dooverlackys in my mtb handlebars... my hands often go numb/tingly. Never have any issues with the 640 though???

Apparently 640 ktms are incredibly smooth and unvibratery.

warewolf

20th November 2009, 13:07

It's more that they are a big low-frequency thumper, which is probably easier to deal with. High-frequency stuff like power tools upset my hands.

marks

20th November 2009, 14:49

It's more that they are a big low-frequency thumper, which is probably easier to deal with. High-frequency stuff like power tools upset my hands.

we've been doing quite a bit of research into vibration reduction (on the assumption that my sons recently acquired and as yet unridden 250sx (dinger) will vibrate worse than the kdx.

Ricor now make bar end weights to work with the vibranators (we have a set on the way - complements of ricor)

We are also going to try filling the bars with lead shot - apparently that makes a big difference on some bikes and we have also got hold of a set of ktm hard parts PHDS vibration damping handle bar mounts.

Going to be a fair bit of experimenting going on.....

Padmei

20th November 2009, 17:52

Going to be a fair bit of experimenting going on.....

Do I need to put on my white lab coat?

warewolf

20th November 2009, 18:51

we've been doing quite a bit of research into vibration reductionThere's a fair bit of stuff in the KTM LC4 (640) Index Thread (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86958).

(on the assumption that my sons recently acquired and as yet unridden 250sx (dinger) will vibrate worse than the kdx.Yes, well my 200EXC certainly has a lot of buzziness not apparent on the big thumper. Every time I get on it, I wonder whether the ppl that moan endlessly about the vibes on the 640 could ever ride a proper dirt bike.

marks

20th November 2009, 19:07

There's a fair bit of stuff in the KTM LC4 (640) Index Thread (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86958).

Yes, well my 200EXC certainly has a lot of buzziness not apparent on the big thumper. Every time I get on it, I wonder whether the ppl that moan endlessly about the vibes on the 640 could ever ride a proper dirt bike.

you can tell you've been riding a hi-po 2 stroke if your hands are numb
you can tell you've been riding an lc4 if you don't have any more fillings left in your teeth.

marks

20th November 2009, 19:13

Do I need to put on my white lab coat?

wanna come on up to the lab and see whats on the slab...

I see you shiver with...antica.....pation

woohoo - This Sunday night on C4

marks

20th November 2009, 19:23

What the riders of the oh so smooth and comfortable KLRs :laugh:

well they are oh so smooth and comfortable - to the point of being pretty hopeless off road if you want to do any more than just 'tootle'.

Eddieb

20th November 2009, 19:29

wanna come on up to the lab and see whats on the slab...

I see you shiver with...antica.....pation

woohoo - This Sunday night on C4

It's just a jump to the left...

veny

20th November 2009, 21:07

well they are oh so smooth and comfortable - to the point of being pretty hopeless off road if you want to do any more than just 'tootle'.
Are you sure you're riding it right?
You do need to twist the handle grip on the RH side of the handle bar ;)

Oh here I go..., defending them, as was predicted.

marks

21st November 2009, 07:43

Are you sure you're riding it right?
You do need to twist the handle grip on the RH side of the handle bar ;)

probably not :baby:

every time I attack something bumpy with a bit of pace I seem to smash something underneath - foot pegs, bash plate, centre stand, crash bars...

At least I'm progressing higher up the bike - sheared the rear rack mounting bolts after hitting a few bumps and got hit in the back by my top box and rack....

the intiminators have improved the fork action dramatically and hopefully the ricor rear shock will fix the back.

Don't get me wrong - I love the bike - but it is primarily a fun all road tourer that can pootle through most mild trails.

chasio

21st November 2009, 08:58

Thanks for the PM's guys - I finally understood what had been posted earlier about ordering off the Vibranator site with coupon code 'feedback'... So 2 sets now on their way to me for US$80. Sensational :banana:

veny

21st November 2009, 10:05

probably not :baby:

every time I attack something bumpy with a bit of pace I seem to smash something underneath - foot pegs, bash plate, centre stand, crash bars...

At least I'm progressing higher up the bike - sheared the rear rack mounting bolts after hitting a few bumps and got hit in the back by my top box and rack....

the intiminators have improved the fork action dramatically and hopefully the ricor rear shock will fix the back.

Don't get me wrong - I love the bike - but it is primarily a fun all road tourer that can pootle through most mild trails.
Yeah, some of the bolts do appear to be made out of butter and a must replace chore. And the number plates are so thin now. I was lucky to find it on the way back one day..., complete with rego still attached. :lol:
Off with that silly tongue or second back mud guard and plate now directly on the real mud guard. But then noticed that the tail light will need replacing because no white light shining down on the plate. So it begins...:)

JATZ

21st November 2009, 10:18

Yeah, some of the bolts do appear to be made out of butter and a must replace chore. And the number plates are so thin now. I was lucky to find it on the way back one day..., complete with rego still attached. :lol:
Off with that silly tongue or second back mud guard and plate now directly on the real mud guard. But then noticed that the tail light will need replacing because no white light shining down on the plate. So it begins...:)

LED number plate light........ I picked one up from C.M. Spares and a spare from Repco, easy to wire in and they don't draw ef all current, there's a pic of the tidy'd tail in the DR750 thread

veny

21st November 2009, 10:39

LED number plate light........ I picked one up from C.M. Spares and a spare from Repco, easy to wire in and they don't draw ef all current, there's a pic of the tidy'd tail in the DR750 thread
That's a big thread...
But what a good idea. I didn't realise they came built into the actual bolts.
Cheap too :)
Thanks!

Padmei

21st November 2009, 16:47

I got a cheapo number plate lite from an auto electrician & mounted it upside down facing up the no. plate.

bart

21st November 2009, 21:36

WTF is this Rocky Horror BS. Are you all gay or something.

Woodman

21st November 2009, 22:28

WTF is this Rocky Horror BS. Are you all gay or something.

Only the dr riders. :banana:

bart

22nd November 2009, 09:00

Only the dr riders. :banana:

When did Mark buy a DR?

He brought it up. :whistle:

Perhaps it's the KLR riders who are gay.

NordieBoy

22nd November 2009, 09:43

Perhaps it's the KLR riders who are gay.

Nah.
If they were gay they'd have bought more stylish bikes.

Big KTM's or something...

warewolf

22nd November 2009, 11:54

WTF is this Rocky Horror BS. Are you all gay or something.No, but I suspect my boyfriend is... :buggerd:

marks

22nd November 2009, 17:49

WTF is this Rocky Horror BS. Are you all gay or something.

sometimes Bart you appear very unedumakated

watch C4 tonight at 8.30 and yee shall see the light brother Bartholemew :wari:

a little taster

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bart

22nd November 2009, 19:41

I had my dose of culture on Friday night. Went to some theatre thing for a work do. Luckily it was some Monty Python rip off, so it almost kept me awake. There was only a few minutes of men dancing around in tights. :puke:

:whocares::Offtopic:

veny

23rd November 2009, 06:54

All KLR owners can have a rocky horror..., until they fit the heavy duty and longer bash plate ;)

I got a cheapo number plate lite from an auto electrician & mounted it upside down facing up the no. plate.

That sounds like a plan. But where or how did you mount the rego?

NordieBoy

23rd November 2009, 08:31

But where or how did you mount the rego?

Stick it to the mudguard?

Padmei

23rd November 2009, 11:43

Stick it to the mudguard?

You got it. Just screwed it to the side of the mudguard with WOF attached too. Could have stuck it I spose instead of drilling holes...

Woodman

23rd November 2009, 19:50

Glued mine to the air filter cover.

bart

23rd November 2009, 20:49

My rego is under the mudguard. It's now had that much water/mud/rocks chucked at it, it's totaly unreadable. I don't know what the previous owner was thinking, or perhaps he only planned to ride on that tar stuff, on sunny days.:wacko:

Plate is bolted straight to the back mudguard. I've got away with it so far. :cool:

warewolf

24th November 2009, 08:50

My rego is under the mudguard. It's now had that much water/mud/rocks chucked at it, it's totaly unreadable.That's where mine was installed by the dealer. Got a $200 fine for 'not display WOF' and $200 for 'not display rego', courtesy of the parking wardens who didn't look very hard - you could see them while standing beside the bike, it's got 300mm clearance there! Wrote a letter saying they didn't see them, included a photocopy of them, and the fines were waived. It's quite common with bikes I understand, so (here) they are sympathetic if you bother to write. Have since moved them to the side of the mudguard, although they can be seen more easily they still get covered in crap.

Woodman

25th November 2009, 20:34

got my vibratingminorities today. Not bad from the states considering I only ordered them on Friday.
They don't look like much, proof will be in the pudding I guess.

NordieBoy

26th November 2009, 07:38

I ordered mine last Wed :(

Woodman

26th November 2009, 17:57

I ordered mine last Wed :(

yours will be DR ones so they will naturally be slow to get anywhere

NordieBoy

26th November 2009, 19:38

yours will be DR ones so they will naturally be slow to get anywhere

. :weep:

warewolf

27th November 2009, 08:53

yours will be DR ones so they will naturally be slow to get anywhereGoal! :2thumbsup

NordieBoy

27th November 2009, 17:28

Goal! :2thumbsup

Just watch his face when we see him next and I say the magic words "Just ride over that and I'll video it" :innocent::yes:

Woodman

28th November 2009, 07:29

Just watch his face when we see him next and I say the magic words "Just ride over that and I'll video it" :innocent::yes:

Thats not fair, you know I have barts disease.

NordieBoy

28th November 2009, 08:13

Thats not fair, you know I have barts disease.

Really short legs?

bart

28th November 2009, 08:25

or is it the good looks

hahaha

Woodman

29th November 2009, 07:19

Nordie,

Not sure if I asked you yesterday on the ride, but have your vibanators arrived yet???:bleh:

Padmei

29th November 2009, 08:31

Nordie,

Not sure if I asked you yesterday on the ride, but have your vibanators arrived yet???:bleh:

Hmmm as I recall -quite a few times:lol:

Willdat?

29th November 2009, 16:56

Nordie,

Not sure if I asked you yesterday on the ride, but have your vibanators arrived yet???:bleh:

The postal service always delivers my parts on Sundays! :whistle:

NordieBoy

30th November 2009, 17:28

Hey Padmei!
Seems like it's not unpossible for you to have got the wrong size.

Well I contacted Ricor today and they just told me to bring my bike down to the shop. When I got down there I explained what I did and how I installed the valves they decided just to take my forks apart on the spot! ( I did everyting correct by the way)

What we found was that for some odd reason I got a set of valves for a 41mm fork and not ones for the Wee. They installed a new set for me on the spot and were very gracious etc... The difference between the stock fork and the one with the valves is night and day different! The bike has much less dive under braking. I can hardly wait to go on a trip!

Padmei

30th November 2009, 18:52

Hmmmmm. May get into the lab tomm nite.

warewolf

30th November 2009, 19:04

I think we should each take Gonzo for a <del>thrash</del> test ride and make a democratic decision.

Woodman

30th November 2009, 20:14

Gonna put the benelli springs back in this week, although the interminatorators are bloody good i still think the front end is a wee bit soft.
Question, how much difference does oil level make to fork feel/handling?

Padmei

30th November 2009, 20:18

I think we should each take Gonzo for a <del>thrash</del> test ride and make a democratic decision.

Believe it or not that is what I'd like for you to do - (I'd really hate to find out though that they were working all the time...)

Woodman

30th November 2009, 20:24

Believe it or not that is what I'd like for you to do - (I'd really hate to find out though that they were working all the time...)

Maybe you are like Stroudy and have a weird ability to just ride through problems.

We shoulda done a swap and see on saturday:wacko:

Padmei

30th November 2009, 20:32

warewolf

30th November 2009, 20:36

Question, how much difference does oil level make to fork feel/handling?Affects mid-stroke to full compression (ie bottoming) the most. The trapped volume of air acts as a progressive spring. My DR-Z250 and the Trophy both benefited from increased oil height (the latter also had uprated Ohlins springs).

Many tuners suggest starting at the recommended height, then going up by 5mL per side until you are happy with it. Just add it via a measuring syringe through the fork caps, and go for another test ride. If you go too far and the mid-stroke becomes harsh, reverse the process with a length of hose on the syringe.

Padmei, it would be good to have Woodman's beastie back-to-back. And he'd make a good test pilot, being most familiar with the bike and having experienced the difference directly.

Woodman

30th November 2009, 20:41

[QUOTE=Woodman;1129544249]Maybe you are like Stroudy and have a weird ability to just ride through problems.

QUOTE]

Hey I've just decided I really do like you :laugh:

I'll take them out & get them checked at a garagey thing. I don't think the swapsy thing on Sat would've told much - with the big screen & fairing it'd feel like a goldwing anyway. I'd have to put the small enduro lite on.

Although they have made a noticeable difference to my beasty, they haven't turned what is an inadequate front end into a super dooper flash handling thingy.I still find the limits regularly, but unless I retro fit some drz or kxf forks on ........ where do you stop and like you said on Saturday night, what would we get to replace our klrs?

Padmei

30th November 2009, 20:41

Padmei, it would be good to have Woodman's beastie back-to-back. And he'd make a good test pilot, being most familiar with the bike and having experienced the difference directly.

And let me guess Nordieboy would hold the camera???:gob:

marks

2nd December 2009, 15:31

woohoo

2 sets of vibranators just turned up (for WR and SX)
and jammed under them was a little IAS rear shock :yes:
and jammed under that was a set of complimentary bar end weights (which work with the vibranators)

thanks Santa (just don't tell my wife...)

NordieBoy

3rd December 2009, 14:20

Finally got my Vibranators!

Installed them!

They've changed the freq of the vibes but they're still very much there.

I have to bend my hand guards to get the to bolt up and I think it's slightly twisting the bolt inside the bars and the Vibranator is touching the bars and defeating the porpoise.

It'll be a mission getting them off though...
I may have to cut my handlebars up to get them out!

Monstaman

3rd December 2009, 14:35

Gonna put the benelli springs back in this week, although the interminatorators are bloody good i still think the front end is a wee bit soft.
?

Having a senior moment here, do the intimidatoratorsrator make the forks firmer or more supple?

And yes Woodman oil level and weight will make a HUGE difference.

NordieBoy

3rd December 2009, 14:38

Having a senior moment here, do the intimidatoratorsrator make the forks firmer or more supple?

Yes they do.

:shifty:

NordieBoy

3rd December 2009, 14:39

:D

Firmer with chassis movement, more supple with wheel movement.

Monstaman

3rd December 2009, 14:48

K, I am on it now, that was my understanding, doing some finding out on various options, would like adjustability as Suzy is a track slut as well as an avd rig so to stiffen the ol girl up for the track would be cool.

NordieBoy

3rd December 2009, 15:20

so to stiffen the ol girl up for the track would be cool.

Thar's where the Intiminators shine and you also don't lose the suppleness over the bumps.

Monstaman

3rd December 2009, 15:37

Sounds too good to be true eh.

After Xmas I will do something, but I will wait until we head away on holiday then timing doesn't matter and no pressure. .. no pressure is good :Punk:

Squiggles

3rd December 2009, 17:46

What about preload adjusters for the top of the forks as well?

NordieBoy

3rd December 2009, 20:08

What about preload adjusters for the top of the forks as well?

I think one of the Stroms has a fork cap preload adjuster that fits?

Maybe...

Woodman

3rd December 2009, 20:58

Having a senior moment here, do the intimidatoratorsrator make the forks firmer or more supple?

And yes Woodman oil level and weight will make a HUGE difference.

What Nordie says they helped with the firmness and the suppleness. The only thing I do not like about them is that it feels very harsh when the front wheel comes down hard, but the upside is they are less likely to bottom out.

Squiggles

4th December 2009, 07:41

I think one of the Stroms has a fork cap preload adjuster that fits?

Maybe...

Pretty sure i stumbled across a site with ones just for the DR... they're not that complicated i s'pose

marks

5th December 2009, 17:43

I stuck vibranators in the wr450 today and it took a noticeable amount of the buzz out off the bars. Makes the footpegs seem to buzz worse tho....

also put a set in my sons 250sx (took it up the road today - man its got some SNAP) and they seemed to take a bit of the buzz out of that to.

for the cost they make a very worthwhile improvement.

marks

11th December 2009, 12:47

from an email recieved from rikor today

Know someone who's struggling to find that perfect gift? Suggest one that's been written up in trade magazines, feverishly discussed on the forums, and testimonialized by your fellow riders. And suggest it with a discount!

Now until December 24th, we're marking down INTIMINATORS by 20% for all those having a tough time finding a holiday gift for a rider who loves the road. Just type the word "holidays" in to the Coupon Code field.

Woodman

11th December 2009, 16:57

They don't miss a trick do they?

Fitted my vibratorynutters today, all went well except a vital part fell off inside my handlebars therefore requiring the removal of said handlebars to facilitate the removal of said vital part.:doh: .
Went for a short hoon around the streets and down the motorway and actually do seem pretty smooth now, although it was ok prior. Dunno why I got them really. Time will tell.
mmmm heineken.

JATZ

11th December 2009, 18:50

marks

11th December 2009, 19:25

warewolf

11th December 2009, 19:28

HTFU = longer ride days?Fixed! :Punk:

Woodman

11th December 2009, 21:08

:rofl: :rofl:

where do you come up with these things

It takes no talent or thought whatsoever.

I was wondering if they would make a difference on a bigger single with steel bars - I might get a set to try on the klr.

surely less vibration = less fatigue = longer ride days?

Thing is most of my days out, even though I may be out for a long time don't actually seem to cover many miles. The db1k in a few weeks should be a good test of them and me and the bike.

marks

11th December 2009, 22:13

Fixed! :Punk:

young punks

you just wait until you click over 50 summers young sonny boy :girlfight:

bet then you'll happily pay $$$ to extend your riding day another half hour or so :zzzz:

actually - when I think about it - a lot of the farkles I install are a form of motorcycle viagra

the more comfortable and easy to ride my bike is - the longer I want to be on it.

NordieBoy

12th December 2009, 08:12

I was wondering if they would make a difference on a bigger single with steel bars - I might get a set to try on the klr.

surely less vibration = less fatigue = longer ride days?

Wonder if they do a version for DR seats.

Monstaman

12th December 2009, 09:45

from an email recieved from rikor today

Now until December 24th, we're marking down INTIMINATORS by 20% for all those having a tough time finding a holiday gift for a rider who loves the road. Just type the word "holidays" in to the Coupon Code field.

Anyone else on the fence wanting Intiminators?, bulk order for a few lads and ship a few sets to NZ save on shipping and get 20% off?

Lemme know as I would be keen, Cheers Andi

bart

12th December 2009, 12:22

Anyone else on the fence wanting Intiminators?, bulk order for a few lads and ship a few sets to NZ save on shipping and get 20% off?

Lemme know as I would be keen, Cheers Andi

Hmmmmmmmm.............

Just spent all my pocket money on a new helmet. Bugger.

Let me know the price for the DR650 ones, and I'll get back to ya.

dino3310

12th December 2009, 14:24

so will these things work with pro tapers, would bark busters still fit in the end of the bar with these in.

soooo can they fit with barkbuster inserts?

NordieBoy

12th December 2009, 14:45

soooo can they fit with barkbuster inserts?

They come with longer screws for the BB's and thread onto the end of the screw.

Monstaman

13th December 2009, 09:41

Hmmmmmmmm.............

Just spent all my pocket money on a new helmet. Bugger.

Let me know the price for the DR650 ones, and I'll get back to ya.

Will getting pricing etc, I don't have to have mine before X mas or anything so it could eb worth getting a few together.

I see you are in Hawkes Bay, to save on post we would meet half way on a ride :yes:

bart

13th December 2009, 10:17

Will getting pricing etc, I don't have to have mine before X mas or anything so it could eb worth getting a few together.

I see you are in Hawkes Bay, to save on post we would meet half way on a ride :yes:

Sounds good. Any excuse to get down south again. Bring that Hypermotard thing. :drool:

Monstaman

13th December 2009, 11:35

Sounds good. Any excuse to get down south again. Bring that Hypermotard thing. :drool:

Yeah she is bit better on the tar than Suzi.

Will swing up a post on the board out of this thread to see what interest there is, would like to have scored the 20% off thing.

Moki

15th December 2009, 05:11

NordieBoy

15th December 2009, 06:30

Flick Ricor a note asking when the 50% off on DR minties is happening...you never know. Not so long ago the KLR's were 50%. BTW - the shipping is expensive because the packaging (box) ships with alot of air - they didn't want to bend that whacking great big sticker. Could ship here for cheaper if you have a mate in the US who could pack down to a mailer size.

The 50% off deal was a long time ago.
Way before the KLR deal.

They only do the 50% off bit until a shop picks up the line.

Kientech do them for $210us + postage.

Monstaman

15th December 2009, 06:53

The 50% off deal was a long time ago.
Way before the KLR deal.

They only do the 50% off bit until a shop picks up the line.

Kientech do them for $210us + postage.

Got a mate in the US so piece of piss to box them right down, I am into saving coin, more money for more farkles!!

How much does Ricor sell them for?

NordieBoy

15th December 2009, 07:57

Got a mate in the US so piece of piss to box them right down, I am into saving coin, more money for more farkles!!

How much does Ricor sell them for?

$299us - 20% = $240us.

Looks like it's actually cheaper from Kientech now with the good dollar than when I got mine from Ricor back in April at 50% off.

NordieBoy

16th December 2009, 07:11

Typical Yank...

Woodman

20th January 2010, 08:44

The intiminators got a work out on the dusty and in my opinion they are fcukin awesome.

There were a lot of corrugations coming into corners and the front just handled them so well that in the end I was looking for the corrugations and front braking hard and not once did the front pack down or do any of the weird shit it used to do. It just stayed so planted it was incredible really. Kept me out of the bushes on the sides of the roads, not discounting rider error.
The vibranators seemed to work too i.e. no numb hands which I was expecting after that many ks.

Underground had just installed inaminute eggtimers in his Africa and he was equally amazed.

Best farkle ever.

Woodman

20th January 2010, 09:30

Jatz, they have them for the Big now. Think we were talking about this and you said they werent available yet. IIRC

JATZ

20th January 2010, 10:05

installed inaminute eggtimers

Best farkle ever.

:rofl: :niceone:
you do come up with some goodies.
Discussing bikes and riding with MrsJatz on the way home and we both think a couple of DR350's would be the go for our kind of riding, put the Big and Ten in a rest home, and only bring them out on special occasions. The boy rode the tenere on the Maruia saddle on the way home and his opinion is you don't need that much power, he's happy on his 250 and handles it nicely.

dino3310

20th January 2010, 12:19

:rofl: :niceone:
you do come up with some goodies.
Discussing bikes and riding with MrsJatz on the way home and we both think a couple of DR350's would be the go for our kind of riding, put the Big and Ten in a rest home, and only bring them out on special occasions. The boy rode the tenere on the Maruia saddle on the way home and his opinion is you don't need that much power, he's happy on his 250 and handles it nicely.

sounds like you need a couple of XR600s mate :lol:

warewolf

20th January 2010, 13:40

Discussing bikes and riding with MrsJatz on the way home and we both think a couple of DR350's would be the go for our kind of ridingSounds like a good plan. DR350 is one of those under-rated gems. Somewhere there is a discussion on the merits of them vs the DR-Z400.

cooneyr

20th January 2010, 14:29

Sounds like a good plan. DR350 is one of those under-rated gems. Somewhere there is a discussion on the merits of them vs the DR-Z400.

The DR350 has a seat instead of a plank for a start!

Cheers R

JATZ

20th January 2010, 17:01

Sounds like a good plan. DR350 is one of those under-rated gems. Somewhere there is a discussion on the merits of them vs the DR-Z400.

Cheaper than a DR-Z 400 for a start, not as high maintenance (?) and less bits to break. If they were good enough for the Mondo Enduro boys then they be good enough for us

The DR350 has a seat instead of a plank for a start!

Cheers R

Nothing a bit of foam and a sheepy wouldn't fix :D.

The discussion came about after watching the boy grow in confidence BTW.
We (me and MrsJatz) both started our ADV riding on 650's (F650's) and I just went up from there, with no previous trail bike experience I think I/we need to start again with something smaller to get the basics right on

Padmei

21st January 2010, 07:27

JATZ

21st January 2010, 09:57

start, stop , fall over - in whatever order - how could you get more basic than that.

Be interesting to see if after a year or so you'll want to get back on a big bike. It is funny how many people, like myself, start on a 650.
As a matter of interest why did you buy the F650's? When I started getting interested in adv riding it was after watching Ewan & Charlie. I immediately thought BMWs were the proper bike to buy. I even thought a 650 was small!!

MrsJatz had always liked the F650's so I bought her one, she hadn't really ridden a bike in 20 odd years, after I rode it I thought "hey thats not bad" so I did got one m'self, did my first D.B. then got my licence so I could do things proper :D.
Didn't even know about Long way round at that stage.
The Big and Ten will still be in the garage so we have something big to get on later

Squiggles

21st January 2010, 10:07

Why dont we have as many E start 350's here?

marks

21st January 2010, 11:41

Cheaper than a DR-Z 400 for a start, not as high maintenance (?) and less bits to break. If they were good enough for the Mondo Enduro boys then they be good enough for us

Nothing a bit of foam and a sheepy wouldn't fix :D.

The discussion came about after watching the boy grow in confidence BTW.
We (me and MrsJatz) both started our ADV riding on 650's (F650's) and I just went up from there, with no previous trail bike experience I think I/we need to start again with something smaller to get the basics right on

unless you hate dingers at least take a ride on a dt230 - betterer than a dr350 in evey way except km/ltr

Ally67

21st January 2010, 12:01

Two stroke :sick:

marks

21st January 2010, 12:28

Two stroke :sick:

dr350 - twist throttle and :yawn:

makes a dr650 seem exciting - and that's a very hard thing to achieve :yes:

chasio

21st January 2010, 13:47

I've got a spare pair of these Vibranators (http://www.vibranator.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=08%2D000%2D500%2D1% 2D002&CartID=1). I ordered them for my Zeta bars, plus a set for use with BarkBusters when I get around to fitting some. But I found that the bolt in Zeta bar end caps fitted the BB type, so my Renthal/Protaper fit pair is spare.

Let me know if you're interested.

Cheers - Chasio

bart

21st January 2010, 17:36

dr350 - twist throttle and :yawn:

makes a dr650 seem exciting - and that's a very hard thing to achieve :yes:

I agree, and I've owned the whole stable of DR's (except the big.....must get one one day)

The DR350 I had was a shitter (but that may have been that particular bike). DRZ400 was way more capable, close ratio gearbox was the only downfall. DR650 feels somewhere in between, with a bit more weight, and a shitload more torque. Beterer for the riding I'm doing now. Seat ain't much softer than the 400, just wider. You get a sore arse at about 350km instead of 320km.:crazy:

Oh, and the DR200 I used to ride in the '80's was probably the best of all, but I was only little then, and any bike made you do this.:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::wooh oo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

Padmei

21st January 2010, 18:48

Oh, and the DR200 I used to ride in the '80's was probably the best of all, but I was only little then, and any bike made you do this.:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::wooh oo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

ahem :shutup:

JATZ

21st January 2010, 19:36

I agree, and I've owned the whole stable of DR's (except the big.....must get one one day)

The DR350 I had was a shitter (but that may have been that particular bike). DRZ400 was way more capable, close ratio gearbox was the only downfall. DR650 feels somewhere in between, with a bit more weight, and a shitload more torque. Beterer for the riding I'm doing now. Seat ain't much softer than the 400, just wider. You get a sore arse at about 350km instead of 320km.:crazy:

Oh, and the DR200 I used to ride in the '80's was probably the best of all, but I was only little then, and any bike made you do this.:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::wooh oo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

Yebut...... I could get 2 low k's 350's for the price of 1 400.Anyway it's all academic anyway, I/we will prolly just nana our way round the countryside on the bikes we have already, falling off in some stunning places and generaly not worrying about tires and pressures and other shit that they teach in ADV school.

O.K. folks..... back on topic now

Padmei

21st January 2010, 19:42

You retiring soon?

bart

22nd January 2010, 15:58

ahem :shutup:

OK, littler.... or perhaps I should just say younger

Yebut...... I could get 2 low k's 350's for the price of 1 400.Anyway it's all academic anyway, I/we will prolly just nana our way round the countryside on the bikes we have already, falling off in some stunning places and generaly not worrying about tires and pressures and other shit that they teach in ADV school.

O.K. folks..... back on topic now

DR350 - people with good ones love them. I didn't have a good one.