Post your pictures of YOUR adventure bike.... [Archive]

Waihou Thumper

5th December 2008, 21:48

:Oi:

Lets see the set up of all of our bikes, lets see how we have tricked them up and lets see what we can learn from each others set-up, get some comments, some help and some "holy shit, that looks great!"

There are a great number of talented guys and gals out there and I am sure we have passed each other on the roads sometime. It could also be a good thing to identify us when we whizz by....:banana::clap:

Now that I am back in the land of the living I can complete my post...:rockon:

There are two different Husaberg bikes there, one of them has a long range tank on it and I get over 300km to empty, which is great but I don't want to ride it that far in one hit of course....:scooter:
The KTM is probably my favourite go anywhere machine, great range and reliable as hell....
I remember someone saying somewhere what makes a bike good, is it reliability or durability? I would say the KTM is both, parts are cheap and it certainly is durable. Testament to this is the falls I have had lately on this machine:eek5:

It just bounces back, and in all cases better than me!

NordieBoy

6th December 2008, 07:01

I don't have any pics of mine :(

Transalper

6th December 2008, 07:30

How come there's no photos in post #1? come on, leed by example.:soon:

Nordie you liar.:angry:

scracha

6th December 2008, 08:48

Does this count? Givi wingrack. BMW/Kedo handguards. Heated grips and some crashbars off ebay. Hey I took it on gravel twice :-)

NZKTM is in the same town as me and I've never identified him :-)

buggsubique

6th December 2008, 09:40

Here she is, my mods are all centred around survivability...

big f*ck off bash plate hides the engine from boulders, case savers on the sides too (Thumper Talk).

12v always-on accessory circuit to the dash, fused at 5A for running my bar mounted compressor (will do tyres to road pressure piece of cake - might put a heat sink on there though). Will also set up a GPS mount for my Garmin MAP76. Also considering a dual driving light set up below the main light. Nordie how's yours work out? Worthwhile?

Oh, and custom header pipe to help breathe.

Woodman

6th December 2008, 11:43

Cannot load pics for some reason, it takes ages then tells me that it was unsuccessful. Thought about throwing laptop through the window but don't think that would have got the pics up any faster.
Ain't maturity a wonderful thing?

NordieBoy

6th December 2008, 12:00

The Nordie ready for the Rainbow...

<a target=_new href=http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/nordwest/ReadyForTheRainbow-20040319/slides/RainbowPrep-3.jpg><img src=http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/nordwest/ReadyForTheRainbow-20040319/thumbs/RainbowPrep-3.jpg></a>

tri boy

6th December 2008, 13:01

Bow, before the Jabba the Hut of adventure bikes you peasants.:2guns:

NordieBoy

6th December 2008, 13:44

Bow, before the Jabba the Hut of adventure bikes you peasants.:2guns:

Cool.
Wheelie bars.

marks

6th December 2008, 17:33

Bow, before the Jabba the slut of adventure bikes you peasants.:2guns:

fixed............

gammaguy

6th December 2008, 18:43

<a href="http://s56.photobucket.com/albums/g177/unternichtuber/?action=view&current=tdr5.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g177/unternichtuber/tdr5.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

heres mine.two stroke,two cylinders,YPVS(thats a power valve to you diesel riders)big 320mm fuck off front disc with a four pot caliper.(standard issue)currently running OEM bridgy trail wings,but can also do road tyres nicely due to the (aargh)18"front wheel/17"rear combo.

modifications?bugger all unless you count a remote voltage regulator to aid cooling(the first one fried itself cos yamaha decided to put them behind the radiator:doh:and a wee tweak to the tuning here or there thats secret squirrel.

more fun than a weasel down yer trousers and if anyone says its not an adventure bike i can tell you i have taken it to some pretty gnarly spots round banks peninsula.

Planning on doing the capital coast adventure ride on it next year,just follow the smell of synthetic,ill be in there somewhere.:rockon:

oh yeah,and in the background is some four stroke thing BMW came up with.:no:

NordieBoy

6th December 2008, 18:51

They're a beast them TDR's...

http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/road/MotardGenerations/slides/20041008-140350.jpg

kevfromcoro

6th December 2008, 18:51

heres mine
sort of like this
but without the stickers
cant get the photo on here
try again

topo

6th December 2008, 19:27

kevfromcoro

6th December 2008, 19:34

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2118/2982879147_6acc242bb8_o.jpgLets try agiain

JATZ

6th December 2008, 19:48

here's my 640E last weekend doing a quick loop of central otago (4days/2200km), new screen worked at treat, complete with DB1K route sheet loaded for the new year:2thumbsup unfortunatly managed to open up my thumb at work yesterday which required stiches to put it back together so looks unlikely that i'll make the 1k:weep:

So thats where you got to then, sneakin off round the countryside.:2guns:

Gutted to hear about the thumb:doh:, still theres 3 and a bit weeks to go, anything could happen

NordieBoy

6th December 2008, 21:03

Gutted to hear about the thumb:doh:, still theres 3 and a bit weeks to go, anything could happen

And it's a KTM so there's no vibration through the bars to make it worse :crazy:

Underground

7th December 2008, 07:44

You'll be right Topo,hands heal pretty quick, If you still have to keep it elevated we will kit you out with a set of ape hangers

Paladin

7th December 2008, 08:02

Here's my noob adv bike - u gotta start somewhere - 7 months til bigger bike time!

No major mods yet:

Zeta Enduro Comp bars.
Barkbusters - with lime green guards of course!
Black sheepskin! :laugh:

Ally67

7th December 2008, 08:16

You'll be right Topo,hands heal pretty quick, If you still have to keep it elevated we will kit you out with a set of ape hangers

A set like this fullah has'd look cool on your KTM :Punk:

timg

7th December 2008, 08:30

2007 Honda Transalp. Hepco & Becker crash bars, Givi touring screen, Givi V46 top box & E41 keyless & E21 panniers, TKC 80s, Pro-Oiler electronic oiler.

2008 Honda CRF230 lowered with a Kouba link for my vertically challenged better half, now back to normal height and my commuter bike.

2006 Suzuki TU250 Grass Tracker. The Hobbit's current ride. Zeta trailbike type bars fitted, modified ventura rack, front guard raised, dual purpose trail wing tyres. Still to come - a screen of some kind and engine guard.

Cheers.

Cary

7th December 2008, 08:32

Here's the Tiger fully loaded for my S.I. trip.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/P1000653.jpg

And a sunny day in the Waikato
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/TigerFULL-1.jpg

xrsam

7th December 2008, 08:36

NordieBoy

7th December 2008, 08:45

A set like this fullah has'd look cool on your KTM :Punk:

I recognise those bikes in the distance.

But the pink/white one looks to be complete/not in parts/fixed/going/not in the shop/not broken/not pining for the fjords.

:devil2:

buggsubique

7th December 2008, 10:09

Hi Buggsubique, whats the Speights can for in the 4th pic? Is that additional survivability in dry conditions? Mean bashplate/casesaver combo too, Sam

Hey Sam, the can is just man-bling on the standard shock reservior - picked that idea up off Thumper Talk. Sadly, its void of the amber stuff...

The case savers have probably saved a few walks home by now - more so on the gear lever side which is notorious with its sharp-edged stock shift lever.

The bash plate was from a dude in Chch who made them himself and sold em on TMe. Haven't seen them for about a year though... only downside is noise - tends to bounce the engine sounds back up at you. Have had some mean rocks fly out from under it though!!! To get around the noise issue I put a yosh pipe on. Now I can't hear anything else and will be deaf by the time I'm 40:blink:. Roaring up a firebreak recently my ears were literally ringing at the top due to the trees either side of me. Needless to say, I have few riding buddies :bye:.

Ally67

7th December 2008, 18:52

I recognise those bikes in the distance.

But the pink/white one looks to be complete/not in parts/fixed/going/not in the shop/not broken/not pining for the fjords.

:devil2:

AAARRRRG, It's not pink and white

It's R.E.D. RED and white, Racing red!

:bleh: :bleh:

thommo77

7th December 2008, 19:06

Here's my noob adv bike - u gotta start somewhere - 7 months til bigger bike time!

Quality, not quantity!
Whatya gonna get?

NordieBoy

7th December 2008, 20:48

AAARRRRG, It's not pink and white

It's R.E.D. RED and white, Racing red!

:bleh: :bleh:

So the only thing I got wrong is the colour?

:shifty:

cooneyr

7th December 2008, 21:46

Pic of my bike with my better half just climbing on. Mods I've made are basically Renthal bars and moose hand guards, heated grips (still not wired up :bash:), folding tip on gear shift, wilbers shock and fork springs :wari: and probably other things but cant think at the moment. Bit rough to look at but works OK.

Cheers R

Transalper

8th December 2008, 21:58

My DR650.... the tweaks and pics.
It came with that Bashplate already on it but I'd prefer the BnB one like we used on my partners DR.
It's got the IMS tank (I went for the natural semi transparent one) with a short one way valve attached to its fuel cap instead of the usual breather hose.
I stuck Pro Contour Taper bars on.
Bark Buster brand hand guards (long leaver model)
Hot grips are there,
RAM mount and GPS,
Home made windscreen, it's not perfect but does ok.
Headlight has one of those high output bulbs and for protection I put the thick stick on film on it.
Honda mirrors, one with the Transalp rubber bushed mount.
Fork Brace, Neoprene gators and DRZ400 front mudguard chopped up and fender braced to get it all working with the limited clearance you get when you put on the fork brace. Not sure I'd go there again.
Braided front brake line,
Extra Engine cover RTVed on left side of engine.
Cut small hole in CS cover so I can keep an eye on the sprocket condition,
Scott oiler with dual nozzle and lube tube.
Lube tube which feeds the scotty with extra capacity is in the toolkit holder.
Tank panniers are Wolfman, the place I got them online no longer exists. They do get in the way of my knees occasionally.
Rear rack is a Suzuki original and replaces the stock grab handles.
Givi E370 box is mounted on the rack.
Alloy bar is added to the side of the exhaust and keeps right side plastic off the pipe when panniers are in use back there.
Previous owner added a stone guard to the back of the oil cooler.
I've gone for 15 tooth front and 43 tooth rear sprockets.
Oh yes, almost forgot, the seat has had a bit of padding added. Once again not brilliant, but still seems a bit better than original.

I think that's all the tweaks, tuning is stock and it's slowly getting covered in Dusty Butt 1000 stickers.

AlBundy

9th December 2008, 01:24

NordieBoy

9th December 2008, 06:50

So you got it running and serviced then? Weren't you waiting for cambelts or something?

The Nordie ready for the Rainbow in 2004 :whistle:

Sold the de-cambelted one a few months ago and am not going to even attempt to get this one going again until the cambelt and steering bearings are done.

Waihou Thumper

9th December 2008, 07:34

How come there's no photos in post #1? come on, leed by example.:soon:

Nordie you liar.:angry:

I posted this and then for three days I couldn't get access to the site. For some unknown reason my IP was blocked. I rang Telecom and they said that when the site refreshes in approx 6 hours it might clear my IP. It has done this and now I am happy once more.
I will post a photo of them now......
I did have it all set up as well!!

Waihou Thumper

9th December 2008, 07:52

heres mine
sort of like this
but without the stickers
cant get the photo on here
try again

I spoke to Telecom and I am finally back! It appears my IP was blocked, whether this site had a range of IP's and mine was included or someone playing silly buggers I do not know. Anyway I am back with a vengance and have a bit of catching up to do.
Thanks.
Mark

Bass

9th December 2008, 09:02

Bit grubby but still mine

Pretty thoroughly farkled

The inflatable bits are optional though.

3L4NS1R

9th December 2008, 09:49

Paladin

9th December 2008, 10:08

dam, not the first klx... here's mine setup for some touring...

did have a 15t in it, but got fed up with having no power, so its back to the 14.

which brings it back to stock standard... bring on payday...

Sorry Sam but someone had to be first up with a KLX! :bleh:

Hey is that a 3L petrol can I spy on the back of your bike?
Been lookin for one but only seen 5L ones - have tried warehouse, repco, servo's. Any suggestions?

Rosie

9th December 2008, 10:18

Here's a picture of the sherpa in action near Lake Sumner. :scooter:

One day I'll get around to getting some photos of all the improvements we have made to it.

3L4NS1R

9th December 2008, 10:35

Hey is that a 3L petrol can I spy on the back of your bike?
Been lookin for one but only seen 5L ones - have tried warehouse, repco, servo's. Any suggestions?

Nah, thats the 5L heavy duty, from supercheap (nicer shape than the 'regular' 5L containers and more durable, for only about $10 extra). Gets me another 100kms, which makes longer trips doable. Thinking of including a couple of those aluminium drink bottles in my panniers as an extra back up now that I've got my 14t sprocket back.

Used a thick elastic loop to fasten it on, but that needed retying halfway through the trip because the elastic lost a bit of elasticity and it kept bouncing out on the rougher stuff.

Also taped a foam pad onto the base of the can so the plastic didn't scratch my precious bike... also stops a fair bit of rattle.

The REAL question is should I make a new warning label for the can thats in german? because everyone knows warning labels always look more important if they are in german...

Rosie

9th December 2008, 10:55

... Thinking of including a couple of those aluminium drink bottles in my panniers as an extra back up now that I've got my 14t sprocket back.

Aluminium fuel bottles for camping stoves are very good. I have two 1.5 litre primus ones, and I am very pleased with them. Living Simply in Auckland sells them (they also have an excellent mail order service)

Drink bottles would probably work ok, but the primus bottles were a similar price, and I'm paranoid about unlabelled containers, fuel resisitant seals and being allowed to fill approved containers at petrol stations :sweatdrop
And carrying fuel in a red container boosts its octane rating :whistle:

3L4NS1R

9th December 2008, 10:59

sounds like the ticket... will pay a visit some time..

Skinny_Birdman

9th December 2008, 16:07

1 & 2: '02 TT-R 250 with Dunlop D606's, TAG bars, Zeta hand guards, B & B bash plate, Ventura sport rack and cheap carbon look indicators which are marginally less flappy and hideous than the stockers. It has also been dyno-jetted, for what little it's worth.

3 & 4: '96 Transalp, formerly Transalper's mount. Mitas E07's, Givi panniers and crash bars, R-Jays top box, Ventura light protector, the 'Transalper special' bash plate (not a patch on Nordie's awsome one), Daytona heated grips, Scotoiler and about $1000 spent on getting the suspension sorted at DAS. Credit to Nordie for pic no. 3, hope you don't mind me using it.

Not very bling, but both pretty capable in their own ways.

Cheers
A

RØKSTA

9th December 2008, 16:42

Some of your guys bike are pretty cool. Ideal for off roading.

JATZ

9th December 2008, 17:07

O.k. here it is.....
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/6.jpg
At Big river

Canaan sadle
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/Afterwork.jpg

No mods except for a suspension upgrade, and a new, s/hand muffler to go on at some stage.

It does what I want it to so I just ride it as is

Waihou Thumper

9th December 2008, 17:14

Ally67

9th December 2008, 17:17

And heres mine :niceone::wari:

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/DSCF0040.jpg

Doesn''t look pink at all, aye

Waihou Thumper

9th December 2008, 17:22

And heres mine :niceone::wari:

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/DSCF0040.jpg

Doesn''t look pink at all, aye

I looked at one of these before going the KTM way. These are nice machines, oldies but goodies...
Bet you get a good range out of these too...

Paladin

9th December 2008, 18:31

Nah, thats the 5L heavy duty, from supercheap (nicer shape than the 'regular' 5L containers and more durable, for only about $10 extra). Gets me another 100kms, which makes longer trips doable. Thinking of including a couple of those aluminium drink bottles in my panniers as an extra back up now that I've got my 14t sprocket back.

Used a thick elastic loop to fasten it on, but that needed retying halfway through the trip because the elastic lost a bit of elasticity and it kept bouncing out on the rougher stuff.

Also taped a foam pad onto the base of the can so the plastic didn't scratch my precious bike... also stops a fair bit of rattle.

The REAL question is should I make a new warning label for the can thats in german? because everyone knows warning labels always look more important if they are in german...

Thx for the info Sam! Yeah I looked at those 5L containers in SuperCheap today actually and I reckon you're right on the shape so i'll probs go for that one too!

Have you thought about ditching the rediculus little tool bag and bolting a rack on in that spot instead?

The 2006 KLX250R had a rack there as well as the tool bag and it seems like it would be way more useful than that little tool pouch!

ttrkiwi

9th December 2008, 18:39

Yamaha TTR250, Pro Taper bars, Garmin Quest GPS, Kreiga luggage, custom screen etc, etc

Taz

9th December 2008, 19:01

Mine. BMW R1100GS, 120,000 kms and still like new...... sort of.

Alpha Solo

9th December 2008, 20:51

Errr I think I have a problem and the bank manager want's to see the receipts for the 'improvement loan'... :whistle::pinch:

Aslan

9th December 2008, 21:34

My beemer during a ride with the BMWOR at the Annual Rally held at Alexandra in Jan 08

NordieBoy

10th December 2008, 06:59

Mine. BMW R1100GS, 120,000 kms and still like new...... sort of.

Looks a bit munga'd to me :D

NordieBoy

10th December 2008, 07:00

And heres mine :niceone::wari:
Doesn''t look pink at all, aye

It must have been after this shot that it went pink.
You can see all the red leaching out onto the ground...

:girlfight:

I could keep this up all day :D

Peril

10th December 2008, 16:28

Just for you Nordie,another one ;)
Had the camera on the wrong setting,so thats why it looks a bit blurry.

Things done to it....
Well it has a very very loud Two Brothers pipe,which I'm sure some will hear on DB1K 09.
Nicely ported head,if it's not,then Yamaha did a damn good job on it!
No right sidecover and half a left one (weight saving you see,but not done by me).
Hacked up front mudguard,back been cut for better airflow to engine,front been done because I'd imagine some person renting it crashed it years ago.
XR Indicators.
Emgo hand guards.
Airbox mod - Back taken off and the stupid vents underneath that suck hot air have been closed up.
Rebuilt rear shock,progressive branded springs in the front with 20w oil.
Trail Tech Vapor speedo.
Acerbis plastic tank.
And about 120,000kms thanks to it being a rental bike for 7 years of it's life in the early to mid 90s.

pampa

10th December 2008, 23:15

Hi few pics of mine ... still need to change tyres and put back tail ... although I like it better without tail ...

I hope if behaves :crybaby: while I'm on the south island .

http://proyecto-magoo.com.ar/pablo/Pictures/96-XChallengePrepareForSouthIsland-11.12.2008/dsc04921-1600x1200.jpg
http://proyecto-magoo.com.ar/pablo/Pictures/96-XChallengePrepareForSouthIsland-11.12.2008/dsc04922-1200x1600.jpg
http://proyecto-magoo.com.ar/pablo/Pictures/96-XChallengePrepareForSouthIsland-11.12.2008/dsc04923-1600x1200.jpg
http://proyecto-magoo.com.ar/pablo/Pictures/96-XChallengePrepareForSouthIsland-11.12.2008/dsc04924-1600x1200.jpg

Aslan

11th December 2008, 05:46

nice beemers there Pampa - strange how that garage appears devoid of cars? :devil2:

pampa

11th December 2008, 10:46

nice beemers there Pampa - strange how that garage appears devoid of cars? :devil2:

Oh but we have our 4wd :calm:

One of the beemers as u know is marked to go ... nobody interested regrettably

Digitdion

11th December 2008, 20:10

pete376403

11th December 2008, 20:10

Current and previous rides.
IT was sold just before the KLR came along. really wish I had kept it. Thats my son and grandson having a last pootle alongside the railway.

pete376403

11th December 2008, 20:15

The green one was the bike that got me back into Biking. Unfortunately it was a friday afternoon bike. A lemon. The dealer got to buy it back.

Hey Dion, I don't recall if I got round to thanking you for those faxes you sent me. Anyway they sure did the trick at the dealers and the rings and valve guide seals were replaced. Did an 1800 km run last weekend, bike got a serious workout keeping up with various fast bikes including a 950 KTM and performed really well, with the oil habit now well under control (the KTM used more oil than the killer)

Digitdion

11th December 2008, 20:40

Glad to hear that Pete! Good Man!

.chris

12th December 2008, 16:16

Only managed micro adventure rides so far, but working on doing something larger.

Photo from my last outing.

Paladin

12th December 2008, 17:47

Only managed micro adventure rides so far, but working on doing something larger.

Photo from my last outing.

Yeah go for it, the more you do on the KLX, the more you'll want to do - its a fun little bike for sure! :2thumbsup

Nice spot that photo btw!

Padmei

12th December 2008, 19:02

The green one was the bike that got me back into Biking. Unfortunately it was a friday afternoon bike. A lemon. The dealer got to buy it back. This photo is over near Walter Peak looking up to Glenorchy.

I upgraded to orange. The KTM adventure is my Dream bike. A refined Beast of a bike. Like anything. The longer you know them, the more you understand how they work, or how to ride em! First photo at the church of the good shepherd at Tekapo. The second on the way there over the Hakataramea Pass. Nice fast gravel. The Ktm likes!

Hey ridgididgi How do you find the adv compared to the KLR? It would be interesting to hear the comparison from someone who has actually owned the bikes. Obviously heaps more power but handling? Does the KTM feel heavy or lighter in comparison? Comfort? wind protection etc. If the KLR didn't have the probs would you have got rid of it after riding it for a few months?

Digitdion

12th December 2008, 20:28

Hey Padimadimeimei! To be totally honest if the KLR had worked out OK I would still be riding it. I wanted a value for money Adventure bike, and that is what it is.............I would have also been dreaming of something better......thats the KTM adventure for me.

I had the KLR for 9 troubled months. I got to ride 8000km's in total inbetween all the shit. What I decided was that offroad it was what I was after, but on road I wanted something capable of long road rides in between offroad.

Only really 2 choices, you guessed it the KTM or the Beemer 1200 gs. The beemer I felt was not for me. then I made the mistake of test riding a KTM 990. Never looked back after. Fitted me like a glove!

Yeah its not cheap, but it is quality. Same weight as the KLR. Of course the KLR is a 650 compared to the 990. the KTM is so well balanced. Great on road and kick arse off road. Comfort, well for me the KTM seat is pretty good for me.Better than the KLR.

Wind protection better on the KTM but still get abit of wind buffetting around the head but not to bad.
I think the KLR is a great bike for the price. The KLR will forgive you as well. The KTM you have to respect it. My skill level is rising, but at one step at a time.

I am very happy with where I am at now. Its been an interesting path. I was so wild for a while with the KLR and the knob of a dealer.thank goodness for the motor vehicle disputes tribunal.

Even when I ride the KTM to work it gives me a great lift! Its one hell of a bike!

babysteps

14th December 2008, 18:00

Here's my Baby on Bossu rd today.

BMWST?

14th December 2008, 19:36

oooohhh that xtz looks the business!

cooneyr

14th December 2008, 20:19

oooohhh that xtz looks the business!

Which one the, the "pink" :girlfight::bleh: one (XT600Z) or the scratched and beaten blue one (XTZ750).

Wifey and I did 300ish kms on the XTZ750 in the weekend and we knew all about it. Cramped and a little uncomfortable but it will have to do for the moment. Love the engine though. Super silky power delivery that just keeps coming. Great for hill climbs. Definitely a twin convert.

Cheers R

Transalper

14th December 2008, 20:35

Here's my Baby on Bossu rd today.Love those Djebels. Had one very similar to that one, same year etc.
Ours had a small windscreen above the headlight (wasn't tall enough to actually deflect any wind though) and we put a BnB Bashplate on it.
In my opinion don't mess with the motor. We messed with the airbox and jetting and didn't like the results. Then no matter how hard we tried it wouldn't go back to running nicely when we had the mods reversed.:crybaby:
We'd propably still own it if we hadn't messed it up.

BMWST?

14th December 2008, 20:56

Which one the, the "pink" :girlfight::bleh: one (XT600Z) or the scratched and beaten blue one (XTZ750).

Wifey and I did 300ish kms on the XTZ750 in the weekend and we knew all about it. Cramped and a little uncomfortable but it will have to do for the moment. Love the engine though. Super silky power delivery that just keeps coming. Great for hill climbs. Definitely a twin convert.

Cheers R
your one mate :2thumbsup.......

cooneyr

14th December 2008, 21:35

your one mate :2thumbsup.......

Not to many of them around but funnily enough ma bro (El Scooto on here) has one that looks almost exactly the same. Couple more pics from the same night.

Cheers R

Padmei

16th December 2008, 06:56

Sorry cooneyr but the pink one wins hands down:lol:

Ally67

16th December 2008, 09:09

Sorry cooneyr but the pink one wins hands down:lol:

:clap:THANK YOU :2thumbsup
I think those two (nordy & coony) are in cahoots:Playnice:
have to put you on my friends list :apint: i'm gunna need some with those two around :girlfight:

3L4NS1R

17th December 2008, 08:41

Only managed micro adventure rides so far, but working on doing something larger.

Photo from my last outing.

Hey chris, PM me if ya keen for another micro adventure!

Just ignore the warnings from the guy on the ninja...

Eddieb

17th December 2008, 14:40

1982 BMW R80 G/S

Most of the mods done by the previous owner(s):

Custom 'Rider' seat
R100GS 26 litre tank
Home made bashplate
Staintune exhaust
Progressive springs
Ventura Rack

I've added
Jetting changes to make it run proper
Colorado GPS and Ram Mount
Lots of mud.

Currently running Mitas E-09 on the rear :clap:, and some Vee Rubber Dot knobbly on the front :( .
Piccy taken at the top of Thompsons Track, Mount Te Aroha.

kevfromcoro

17th December 2008, 15:24

Just found this in an ozy forum .
it aint mine,, have a look and tell me what you think..
v- strom naked....http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3065/3115076486_ab7efe730f.jpg

kevfromcoro

17th December 2008, 15:31

few more...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3143/3115076484_0b13da090c_o.jpg..
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3139/3115076482_9a2a8c9154_o.jpg..
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3151/3115076480_343b5d7f99_o.jpg

Rosie

17th December 2008, 15:37

The green colour, and the front guard are sufficiently heinous that it's difficult to form an unbiased opinion about the rest of it.
Although I do like the chequerplate carrier/aerodynamic pod/whatever it is. I think teh sherp could do with one of those :sweatdrop

Eddieb

17th December 2008, 15:39

Just found this in an ozy forum .
it aint mine,, have a look and tell me what you think..
v- strom naked....http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3065/3115076486_ab7efe730f.jpg

ohh, hadn't looked at that thinstrom thread in a while, he's finished it then. I wonder how much weight he ended up taking off it.

gazzerklr

17th December 2008, 16:49

Hi Pete,
Here is a useful link, to see what parts have changed
http://www.kawasaki.com/Products/product-specifications.aspx?id=358
click on accessories to the right and the you can see the parts listings, all the ones in red have a superceded part number, boy there are heaps. What pipe did you end up with? Gary

Old Grant

20th December 2008, 19:40

2004 Transalp. redesigned seat, Renthal bars and risers,heated grips and now Mitas M70 tyres. Love it.

cooneyr

20th December 2008, 19:59

2004 Transalp. redesigned seat, Renthal bars and risers,heated grips and now Mitas M70 tyres. Love it.

What bend Renthals do you have on your Tranny? It appears that they have a lot of height.

Cheers R

Moki

23rd December 2008, 20:30

Still sorting the Husa FE600 out as a lightweight adventure bike of sorts.:headbang: Call me crazy. Crap range on tankful but nice 'n light with plenty of power.:niceone: Just slapped a Vapor on and looking for a larger petrol tank (or auxilliary petrol tank). Working to get it registered for the road as well.

In the meantime, there's always the GS to get around.

Aslan

23rd December 2008, 20:55

nice GS Jim - that luggage looks just the ticket for carrying your gourmet wine and cheeses - have a great Christmas and the odd 'dark and stormy' for me - cheers Aslan :first:

Moki

23rd December 2008, 21:37

nice GS Jim - that luggage looks just the ticket for carrying your gourmet wine and cheeses - have a great Christmas and the odd 'dark and stormy' for me - cheers Aslan :first:

Oh, go on if you insist.....:blink:

young1

24th December 2008, 09:08

This is my bike set up for a camping trip (in other words a tent strapped to the back).

Not many mods, Scott oiler, Hepco .... crash bars (I got those after hitting a sheep in Awakino Gorge), and KTM hard luggage panniers.

Next mods, I would like a GPS unit, unfort the Akrapovic pipes are nice too pricey with the way the dollar has gone (although I know where I can get a set for free - isn't that right Crisis!!)

Ms Topo

29th December 2008, 21:37

Here is my lil' adventurre bike:2thumbsup

cynna

29th December 2008, 22:39

heres a couple pics of my MZ. just took it across to the coast down to haast and up thru tekapo back to chch. couldnt do anything that adventurous due to the tyres but managed to do a few gravel roads. hokitika to tekapo in one day was pushisng the limits of the seat.

almost got the xr ready for the molesworth and rainbow in a couple of weeks

Underground

30th December 2008, 09:18

Here is my lil' adventurre bike:2thumbsup

Hey that looks familiar, Top marks for making it out here and back :clap: You'll be well and truly hooked on it now

far queue

30th December 2008, 11:20

Here's mine :D
Hey, it's made by a bike manufacturer, I bought it from a bike shop, it has bike handlebars etc, it just happens to have a couple of extra "training" wheels :bleh:

Mods - Waltex box on front carrier, mesh headlight protector, and since those pics were taken I've made and fitted a gun rack to the handle bars :2guns:

It's a different kind of adventure riding, but still great fun in it's own way :yes:

Waihou Thumper

31st December 2008, 09:29

With scenery like that it doesn't matter what you ride...
Stunning part of the country...
All the best for 2009 :eek:

Motu

31st December 2008, 11:46

For gravel and back roads this is all I need.Not much good on a muddy track...but for gravel and keeping bum in the saddle time it's a shit load better than a dirt bike.

http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/8018/r65nk0.jpg

Ghost_Bullet

31st December 2008, 12:03

My adventure bike, up back country Reefton, sure not afraid to get a little dirty. Even took in a mini stream crossing...

http://inlinethumb56.webshots.com/43511/2597597340100338616S500x500Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2597597340100338616truOLF)

Ms Topo

31st December 2008, 12:05

Hey that looks familiar, Top marks for making it out here and back :clap: You'll be well and truly hooked on it now

Thanks, was packing myself a little:gob: going back down your driveway (the steep bit) but it was a good :scooter: :) Good to meet you too.

cynna

12th January 2009, 11:17

heres my xr650r after 3 nights away doing the moleswoth, rainbow and Maungatapu

has a 16 L tank added but i think i may need a larger one. added a keyed ignition, zeta alloy bar guards and plastics, and a small luggage rack so im not tempted to overload the rear sub frame. also added a small fuel vent pipe that fell off on the rainbow so back the longer fuel tube

next on the list to get is a front fender bag so i dont have to carry a tube etc in my backpack , set of bar risers to make standing on the pegs easier and and maybe an alloy bash plate - not too sure on the plasitc one it has

Peril

12th January 2009, 16:18

JATZ

12th January 2009, 17:04

I want one :niceone:.Think one of these would be an excellent replacement for my (ageing) Tenere.

Do you really want a kick start and plank for a seat :girlfight:

Woodman

12th January 2009, 17:24

Do you really want a kick start and plank for a seat :girlfight:

Shit I,d have one tomorrow if it had an electric leg. can't understand why they didn't put one on like they do with the motard version.

marks

12th January 2009, 17:31

Shit I,d have one tomorrow if it had an electric leg. can't understand why they didn't put one on like they do with the motard version.

they do make one with an electric leg - its called a ktm 640e

Peril

12th January 2009, 17:52

Do you really want a kick start and plank for a seat :girlfight:

Can't be any worse than my "kick only at the moment" XT.But I like my soft seat though :)

NordieBoy

12th January 2009, 19:38

They do do an electric start kit for the XR650R.

Eurodave

12th January 2009, 20:29

Heres another progress pic of my little Honda GL400/CX500 adventure bike project that Ive been chipping away at quietly.....soon Ill be giving it a squirt of gloss blue & finally covering the much modified seat

JATZ

12th January 2009, 20:59

NordieBoy

12th January 2009, 21:31

Thats gunna be seriously fun............. or seriously dangerous

There's a difference?

cynna

13th January 2009, 08:53

Do you really want a kick start and plank for a seat :girlfight:

at least it doesnt smell like a burning iraqi oil field:2guns:

NordieBoy

13th January 2009, 17:25

at least it doesnt smell like a burning iraqi oil field:2guns:

So the XT's still doing that?

JATZ

13th January 2009, 19:46

So the XT's still doing that?

Minor tecnical glitch, but the chain was well lubed, and the sides of my boots are really waterproof now

NordieBoy

13th January 2009, 19:55

Minor tecnical glitch, but the chain was well lubed, and the sides of my boots are really waterproof now

Ready for the Dusty then :D

JATZ

13th January 2009, 20:26

Ready for the Dusty then :D

Yip

45678910(thats a real silly rule)

Rosie

29th January 2009, 09:14

Just found a good photo of my previous adventure bike :D

Low seat height, more power than the sherpa, but the handling was pretty average on gravel :baby:

talbertnz

29th January 2009, 09:23

My 1996 Dr 650 @ coromandel:
http://images.waarbenjij.nu/user2/r/roelinnz/4913fe7139ac2186590716/file110779192.jpg

buggsubique

29th January 2009, 10:30

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=117179&d=1232849787

This is my steed. It takes me places.

warewolf

30th January 2009, 13:44

My first adventure bike... 1986 Honda CBX250... from before touring on gravel/4wd roads had a specific name, or bike for that matter! I made a sheepskin solo seatcover, cut down from an old car seat cover. Tank bag and bicycle throw-over panniers completed the adventurisation. :2thumbsup The bike did have some off-road heritage; it has an e-start XR250 engine.

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o20/warewolf885/mc/bikes/honda/cbx250/cbxfl.jpg

nigelp

30th January 2009, 20:26

Guess I should chuck a pic of my steed up, my XF650 Freewind in the middle of the Molesworth. No significant mods other than higher screen, givi luggage and plastic hand guards.

No pics of the DT in action yet, coming soon!

CRM

31st January 2009, 15:43

I found this old photo of my first adventure bike (well not really I had an XL175 and TC100 before that). This would of been 1980 - I think the XL350 was a 1976. I mostly used it for riding to University in Auckland but did a few interesting rides including 90 mile beach before selling it in about 1984. 20-something years later I've got the new version :lol:. Ya gotta compensate for old age and hair loss somehow... :whistle: