Dakar!

[NordieBoy]

28 days to go! go! go! :woohoo:

Jmo (& piglet)'s site http://www.jennydakar.com/ :scooter:

<img src=http://nelson.geek.nz/webpics/dakarpiglet-small.jpg>

I've ordered my supporters pack already :rockon:

SBS 1 & 2 are tuned on the freeview.

Waiting...

Waiting...

Waiting...

[Eddieb]

Your the 2nd person to mention getting SBS on freeview.

Stop teasing and give us the goss, whats the satelitte and frequency details, can you pick it up on a standard SKY dish with a single LNB or do you need to go large?

Don't make me come down there.

[Night Falcon]

Your the 2nd person to mention getting SBS on freeview.

Stop teasing and give us the goss, whats the satelitte and frequency details, can you pick it up on a standard SKY dish with a single LNB or do you need to go large?

Don't make me come down there.

....what he said :corn:

[cromagnon]

I dont think my bunny ears will be able to pick it up either way:no:, im banking on there being live streaming over the internet as per all the live sporting events i watch:spanking:. I will post up some links closer to the time.

[NordieBoy]

I plugged in the new cheapie freeview box and hit autoscan.

Don't hate me :drinkup:

[Eddieb]

I plugged in the new cheapie freeview box and hit autoscan.

Don't hate me :drinkup:

You suck. Got a link ot the box you got?

[NordieBoy]

You suck. Got a link ot the box you got?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=336432963

Doesn't have the epg though :(

[Gremlin]

You suck. Got a link ot the box you got?
Yeah... I agree with this. Surely in the coding somewhere you can see what frequency etc? If its on freeview I freaken want it!! :drool:

[george formby]

Your the 2nd person to mention getting SBS on freeview.

Stop teasing and give us the goss, whats the satelitte and frequency details, can you pick it up on a standard SKY dish with a single LNB or do you need to go large?

Don't make me come down there.

X2 :angry:

[Night Falcon]

X2 :angry:

yeah man stop holdin out on us :angry2: ...don't make get the dancing bannas out again :facepalm:!

[Eddieb]

Nordie, go into the menu, find the channel properties and type all the little letters and numbers for us.

[Gremlin]

This may help... http://www.freeviewshop.co.nz/forum/index.php?topic=1011.0

Possibly from satellite only? Going to fuck me off if it is... :bye:

[Eddieb]

This may help... http://www.freeviewshop.co.nz/forum/index.php?topic=1011.0

Possibly from satellite only? Going to fuck me off if it is... :bye:

You my friend are a fucking legend.

SBS 1, 2, 3, 4 all tuned in in 20 seconds, though 1, 3 & 4 all seem to be the same broadcast. Changing the Horizontal setting to vertical in the search seemed to be the key setting for me to pick them up.

I am on satellite.

[george formby]

Feck, anything after Auto search & I'm scuppered. Soooo, let me see...

Satellite dish? Check

Freeview box? Check

Instruction book? Um, yes, some where.

Anything else I need?

[Eddieb]

Feck, anything after Auto search & I'm scuppered. Soooo, let me see...

Satellite dish? Check

Freeview box? Check

Instruction book? Um, yes, some where.

Anything else I need?

On mine I had to go into Manual search. I changed the Pol (Polarity?) setting from horizontal to vertical, set the frequency at 12646 and clicked search and it came up. It's on the same satellite as the NZ channels so nothing to change for that.

[cromagnon]

On mine I had to go into Manual search. I changed the Pol (Polarity?) setting from horizontal to vertical, set the frequency at 12646 and clicked search and it came up. It's on the same satellite as the NZ channels so nothing to change for that.

Edited as requested by website owner

seems to agree with what you said

[NordieBoy]

Even SBS HD is there but my freeview isn't HD so I've got HD sound...
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[george formby]

On mine I had to go into Manual search. I changed the Pol (Polarity?) setting from horizontal to vertical, set the frequency at 12646 and clicked search and it came up. It's on the same satellite as the NZ channels so nothing to change for that.

Sminky:niceone: Now, if i can just clear the peasants from the shop I will be off home for a tinker & a coldie

[Eddieb]

buggery bollocks

Now that I have tuned in SBS half my other channels won't go. Dunno what I've done to them.

[BMWST?]

buggery bollocks

Now that I have tuned in SBS half my other channels won't go. Dunno what I've done to them.

will be the vert setting??

[Eddieb]

will be the vert setting??

possibly, I thought there were all horizontal but now it's all mixed up, some are horizontal, some vertical. I don't know why some have changed and others not, and how to change them back individually.

[NordieBoy]

possibly, I thought there were all horizontal but now it's all mixed up, some are horizontal, some vertical. I don't know why some have changed and others not, and how to change them back individually.

Do you have 2 decoders in the house?

[Eddieb]

Do you have 2 decoders in the house?

Nope, just the one

Edit, think I have figured it out. All of the chaneels that have gone to vertical are on the same frequency and S/R as SBS.

[Gremlin]

You my friend are a fucking legend.

I am on satellite.
No worries... I was working at a client, so couldn't test on my own TV... got you to do that for me :lol:

We're receiving via UHF aerial tho, so HD is sweet... dunno if I can pick it up on UHF tho... we'll see tomorrow

[BMWST?]

Nope, just the one

Edit, think I have figured it out. All of the chaneels that have gone to vertical are on the same frequency and S/R as SBS.


"you don't have another STB that forces everything to H pol"

from that freeview forum

[Padmei]

Oh man oh man bring it on - looksie looksie

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/01/dakar_rally_2010.html

[Eddieb]

Nope, just the one

Edit, think I have figured it out. All of the chaneels that have gone to vertical are on the same frequency and S/R as SBS.

Bugger, in trying to restore my broken channels they have now all been deleted, and I can't get the box to find new ones. I've no idea whats going on.+


Edit: got it sorted, I can have my cake and eat it too.

[ADVGD]

Oh man oh man bring it on - looksie looksie

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/01/dakar_rally_2010.html

Those pictures are absolutely amazing, can't wait to watch

[BMWST?]

http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/dakar_01_11/d12_21649667.jpg

WTF????

[cromagnon]

http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/dakar_01_11/d12_21649667.jpg

WTF????

:corn::corn::corn::corn::corn:

[cooneyr]

...WTF????

The chopper in the top right is a hint. Been tilted about 45 degrees.

[NordieBoy]

Still effective but not quite the same impact...
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[Padmei]

great now you'll tell me the easter bunny isn't real:facepalm:

[NordieBoy]

great now you'll tell me the easter bunny isn't real:facepalm:

The easter bunny is actually one of santa's ex-elves with a pair of pliers and a grudge.

[Eddieb]

The easter bunny is actually one of santa's ex-elves with a pair of pliers and a grudge.

I thought that was the Tooth Fairy.

[NordieBoy]

I thought that was the Tooth Fairy.

Stick your hand down a hole expecting an egg and get a pair of pliers across the fingers and see what you think then.











I think I got away with it!
:facepalm:

[NordieBoy]

Chaleco Lopez...
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[Box'a'bits]

Richard Clayderman on piano really is not a good match with Dakar bikes....

[Waihou Thumper]

I got all teary-eyed watching that....:yes:
I bet the piano player did too after the first lap dust hit him..:)
Despite all of that, thought it was nicely done....
Now, where are my Richard Piano CD's? :facepalm:

[george formby]

The easter bunny is actually one of santa's ex-elves with a pair of pliers and a grudge.

Ahh, Caer Bannog! Tim tam to the first one that gets it.:yes:

[Waihou Thumper]

Ahh, Caer Bannog! Tim tam to the first one that gets it.:yes:

Killer Rabbit in Monty Python?

[george formby]

Killer Rabbit in Monty Python?


OK, where do I post the TimTam? Reet impressed I am.

[Waihou Thumper]

OK, where do I post the TimTam? Reet impressed I am.

This was the scene in the caves.....:) Member it well...
I will take a rain check, next time, Tim Tam's are on you..:)

[dino3310]

i just love those power slides, didnt even notice the piano :laugh:

[Waihou Thumper]

Wish we could ride in slow motion, all of our slides and falls would look spectacular...:)
Check out his training videos on Vimeo....WOW!

[NordieBoy]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabbit_of_Caerbannog

[Waihou Thumper]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabbit_of_Caerbannog

Tim Tams are mine.....:)

[NordieBoy]

Tim Tams are mine.....:)

Tim Tams make you fat.

[Padmei]

Man I was really enjoying that till the part where the bike comes head first at you then I realised it looks like a really angry guinea pig:shit:Don't believe me - go back & watch it again.

I can't - it's totally freaked me now...

I did love that bike before...

[dino3310]

Tim Tams make you fat.

so does beer....hick....burp....hick:drinkup:

[NordieBoy]

From AdvRider...

Dakar training videos by South African Iainn Stevenson (featuring legend Alfie Cox):

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[Eddieb]

Wow, them dunes parts 1 and 2 really show how the dues just merge into one another and you can't see a drop till you're right on it.

[Padmei]

Damn I thought I'd found a great xmas pressie for myself (again)
http://www.sbs.com.au/shop/product/category/DVDs/133/30-Years-Of-Stories-On-The-Dakar-Rally
but then I read the reviews below.

Does anyone have dvds of the past rallies?

[Eddieb]

Damn I thought I'd found a great xmas pressie for myself (again)
http://www.sbs.com.au/shop/product/category/DVDs/133/30-Years-Of-Stories-On-The-Dakar-Rally
but then I read the reviews below.

Does anyone have dvds of the past rallies?

I have the '04 dvd.

[george formby]

A little bit of sminky KTM goodness for 2011

http://www.maxmotorcyclevideos.com/mediaviewer/552/ready-to-race-for-dakar-2011.html

I can't get my freeview to tune in though.... set box says nooo.

[NordieBoy]

Good interview...
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[pampa]

Coma vs Sainz 20.12.2010

http://www.redbull.com/cs/Satellite/en_INT/Video/dakar-2011-carlos-sainz-marc-coma-021242939304077

[Buddha#81]

for those interested a mate of mine is married living in Argentina and runs an adventure company. He runs tours following the dakar, and this year is supporting a couple of spectator bikes (one is being ridden by a Engilish Lady who competed last year). Anyone interested can contact Jed, hes really approachable and will go out of his way to help, hire bikes for you etc. Jeds a ex Takaka boy, ex Army and his site is www.saltaoffroad.com

[Night Falcon]

Coma vs Sainz 20.12.2010

http://www.redbull.com/cs/Satellite/en_INT/Video/dakar-2011-carlos-sainz-marc-coma-021242939304077

that was real cool man :corn: thanks for postin it !

[Padmei]

Coma vs Sainz 20.12.2010

http://www.redbull.com/cs/Satellite/en_INT/Video/dakar-2011-carlos-sainz-marc-coma-021242939304077

very very cool

[NordieBoy]

Very very cool...

Dakar Mini!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnSfzxEVJ2w&feature=youtube_gdata_player

311hp turbo diesel.

[pampa]

Very very cool...

Dakar Mini!



311hp turbo diesel.

that seems to have too many wheels ...

[NordieBoy]

that seems to have too many wheels ...

If you look at it side-on you only see 2.

It's also just a BMW X3 with Mini bodywork.
The cheats!

Still cool.

[cooneyr]

He Nordie. Got your supporters pack yet. Ya better be wearing the T-shirt with Piglet on it at the beach races if you have :laugh:

About 12 hours till start time - woo hoo!!!

Cheers R

P.S. - ya right about the X3 being re clad.

[Waihou Thumper]

If you have access to racing underground or piranha.....
There wasa four part episode on Eurosport HD about 'Destination Dakar' a nice prequel....:woohoo:

[cromagnon]

The eurosport official start video is now available at the fishy place (joined today, it doesnt require being invited as underground does)

[NordieBoy]

The eurosport official start video is now available at the fishy place (joined today, it doesnt require being invited as underground does)

Underground needs an invite?

But you just log in?

[NordieBoy]

The eurosport official start video is now available at the fishy place (joined today, it doesnt require being invited as underground does)

Underground needs an invite?

I've been a member for 3 years.

Oh look. 1 invite left...

[.chris]

Underground needs an invite?

I've been a member for 3 years.

Oh look. 1 invite left...

Yus please.:love:

[Eddieb]

I've been trying to get an invite to racing underground also.

[BMWST?]

any coverage on sky?

[Brian d marge]

See the Argies are giving up already ,... 30 of em on stage 1

worse than the Italians, opps they are giving up as well

Stephen

truly gutted for anyone whose has to give up on the Dakar ,,,truly

[Brian d marge]

ps I am a member of underground and if anyone can tell me how to give invites , I will

Stephen

[Waihou Thumper]

ps I am a member of underground and if anyone can tell me how to give invites , I will

Stephen

The invites that RU distributes, how exactly do I get my hands on them?
The amount of invites that are given are based on your GB difference and length of membership. Invites are only given to those that have been a member for at least three months and have a GB deficit not bigger than 100GB.

[NordieBoy]

ps I am a member of underground and if anyone can tell me how to give invites , I will

Stephen

Go into the "User CP" and they're down near the bottom.

Looks like they've given me another 3.

Let the bidding begin!

[zeRax]

please sir fran, i for one would like an invite, sir !

[Brian d marge]

Go into the "User CP" and they're down near the bottom.

Looks like they've given me another 3.

Let the bidding begin!

Cant see anything, maybe its because I dont upload? I just seed untill 1.6 ratio

Stephen 227820

[NordieBoy]

Cant see anything, maybe its because I dont upload? I just seed untill 1.6 ratio

They appear between the private messages and forum history for me.

[Eddieb]

Go into the "User CP" and they're down near the bottom.

Looks like they've given me another 3.

Let the bidding begin!

Please mista, I could give you a ride on a real bike if you're really nice.

Alternatively I could sit in front of you for the whole DB1K and roost you constantly if you don't :innocent::devil2:

[cooneyr]

Aww stink bro - Jenny is out. Broke here hip on Stage 4 between WP2 and WP3.

More info here (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=14860944&postcount=862). Be warned its a google translation of Italian and is a bit confusing to read.

Still no word/text from Jenny herself but seems pretty likely.

Cheers R

[NordieBoy]

Ditch - jump, ditch - jump, ditch - splat.
Sounds like she got splatted upon by her own bike.

She was also making sure she had a hand free for photos whilst being helicoptered away.

[Waihou Thumper]

Spoliers ahead......:)
I come here because I have to, the mouse sort of leads me here.....and Dammit.....
I see results and updates I may get when I finally get around to watching the Eurosport updates....:woohoo:
Must keep away....MUST keep away........MUST go look at Trade Me or something.....:facepalm:

[NordieBoy]

It's true dammit :(

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Someone's got her into the recovery position and got the bike upright.

[Squiggles]

Can someone give me a link to a certain fishy site where i may or may not be able to download the vids? :innocent:

[NordieBoy]

Woo hoo!

JMo (& piglet) supporters pack arrived this morning!

Lets get this show on the road!

:facepalm:

[cromagnon]

For info about torrents: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=647874

Edit: See first post, links not posted on fishy site for stage05. Another site is: http://www.freewebs.com/chrizzzie/Dakar.htm for live streams and youtubed episodes

[NordieBoy]

That's why I use Racing Underground.

[Eddieb]

Woo hoo!

JMo (& piglet) supporters pack arrived this morning!

Lets get this show on the road!

:facepalm:

Got some pics of whats in the supporters pack?

[NordieBoy]

Got some pics of whats in the supporters pack?

Already splashed concrete on the Dirty Dog Slick Willy sunnies.

Photos to come...

[cromagnon]

For the non-undergrounders, I have the site address where the torrent links will now be posted for dakar. PM me if you want details.

[1KTM]

For the non-undergrounders, I have the site address where the torrent links will now be posted for dakar. PM me if you want details.

So who wining then KTM or not

[NordieBoy]

Ouch!

Don't take your Mini for a test drive on the rest day :facepalm:

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[cromagnon]

It looks like an x3 now :shutup: until next year....

[Eddieb]

Wicked footage in tonights SBS coverage.

The commentator made mention that it's believed the lead KTM's are on their 3rd engine's. Each competitor is 'only' allowed 3 motors.

[Night Falcon]

The 2011 Dakar is Marc Coma's to loose...you herd it here first folks! bring on the dancing nanas :wari: :banana:

[NordieBoy]

Wicked footage in tonights SBS coverage.

The commentator made mention that it's believed the lead KTM's are on their 3rd engine's. Each competitor is 'only' allowed 3 motors.

I think Casteau on the Sherco is on his 4th?
He's wearing the time penalty and just trying to finish.

Si Pavey is on his 2nd.

[Waihou Thumper]

Christian Califano played Rugby for France....
Number 67. Take a look at the back of his jersey. I spotted this on stage 11....
He is lying 90th overall, nice ride!

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[Waihou Thumper]

Just amazing scenery amongst all of the racing...Take a look a these shots...:eek:

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[cromagnon]

[I][COLOR=darkorange]Just amazing scenery amongst all of the racing...Take a look a these shots...:eek:


Would you have slowed down? stopped even?

[cooneyr]

Christian Califano played Rugby for France....
Number 67. Take a look at the back of his jersey. I spotted this on stage 11....
He is lying 90th overall, nice ride!



You do know that the Frogs are building an Eden Park. When the old goal post were pulled out of Aucks Eden park and sold on TM a few months back they were bought by a Froggy to be shipped to Froggy land. All 70 tonnes worth!

[Waihou Thumper]

You do know that the Frogs are building an Eden Park. When the old goal post were pulled out of Aucks Eden park and sold on TM a few months back they were bought by a Froggy to be shipped to Froggy land. All 70 tonnes worth!

Yeah....I thought it might have been a co-incidence. Maybe thet were the investors that bought it then, sponsored him etc too. Thanks...:niceone:
Oh, my bad for getting 'Him' 'Her' wrong too Ryan...Cheers...:)

[NordieBoy]

Congrats to Mr Coma :niceone:







Almost cheaper to do the real Dakar than this one...
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[Waihou Thumper]

KTM are offering Dakar Race Bikes for E26,000, all ready to go for next years Dakar. Cheaper than the opposition bikes by far....It seems they want to remain a strong force I suppose.
You then have to find the entry fee, transportation, spares, mechanic...etc. Oh, that's you...:) Privateer, for all that money given a small metal case to put all of your posessions into for 16 days...:eek:
Did you hear about the Quad bike rider that snapped the front fork? (I think) He was towed by 4X4, then by trailer, then onto the back of a sheep truck, miles away from the course. They repaired it, got it welded out the back of nowhere...he then went on his way and finished....:) He was from Bulgaria. It sort of reminds me of the wonderful work Shrek did to my gearshift lever on the DB1K last year.....Took me 35Km out of town to the Hydro village to weld up a lever....:niceone:
Great stories out there, from finishers and non-finishers alike..

[Waihou Thumper]

Congrats to Mr Coma :niceone:


229074 Yes, an amazing race and it had it all, thrills, spills and drama! 229075

[NordieBoy]

It sort of reminds me of the wonderful work Shrek did to my gearshift lever on the DB1K last year.....Took me 35Km out of town to the Hydro village to weld up a lever....:niceone:

Shrek was after your gearshift lever?

Sounds very dodgy to me.

[Waihou Thumper]

Shrek was after your gearshift lever?

Sounds very dodgy to me.

Naa mate, I was after a welding rod....:)

[NordieBoy]

Naa mate, I was after a welding rod....:)

Never heard it called that before :weird: