Originally Posted by Sharry Cool Grems Lovley read, just a note about the panniers though..... Leaking ? Are paniers BMWs new breaking system? You do know to enhance waterproofness they are not to be rubbed along the road I suspect it was because I trapped some material from a bag in the seal, therefore it couldn't seal fully. I've had them in heavier rain without issue, just have to try and make sure I don't trap anything in the sides as I close them...
Originally Posted by KoroJ Whilst I on the other hand am not the least bit jealous! I mean let's face it, SH1, SH2, SH27, SH5, SH1........please!!! Just wait for the rest of the reports... I'll have you jealous yet! A lap of the South Island has to include the odd good road aye?
Originally Posted by gijoe1313 I wonder if Tombstone backpackers has learnt its lesson yet by giving accomodation to Gremlin third time lucky to break fixtures in the place! And yes, I am jealous as heck I didn't break anything... ok, so I came very close to dropping the light from the ceiling, but really, it was far too low, I should be able to wave my arms in the air like I just don't care Sucks to be you all jealous huh?
Thanks Shrek, but unfortunately we've moved on, north to Hanmer Springs for Monday and Tuesday night, we're going back to Picton tomorrow, then the boat on Friday, as we continue north... Sucks, but we'll be back again next year
I'll keep you guys in mind. That's Trudy's, lowered, Ohlins shock etc isn't it? Might pay to PM Sharry, but otherwise, it would definitely be suitable for a shorter chick, since it has those mods...
Cool Grems Lovley read, just a note about the panniers though..... Leaking ? Are paniers BMWs new breaking system? You do know to enhance waterproofness they are not to be rubbed along the road
Do you know of anyone that would want to buy our awesome hornet? It's got many many mods. We are looking at buying a house, so need to free up some more cash.
Whilst I on the other hand am not the least bit jealous! I mean let's face it, SH1, SH2, SH27, SH5, SH1........please!!!
It's interesting to note how Gremlin has to preface all his quibbles by blaming it on others! Good detailed ride report, usual malarky about the roads, weather, other vehicles and disasters that usually befall him. I wonder if Tombstone backpackers has learnt its lesson yet by giving accomodation to Gremlin third time lucky to break fixtures in the place! And yes, I am jealous as heck
"no" but mrs Shrek will & she might even sing to the bird
Originally Posted by _Shrek_ if you guys need a place to crash for a night spare room here Jolly kind of you Will Fiona be cooking ?
if you guys need a place to crash for a night spare room here
Originally Posted by Maha Why is Alan holding onto that bit of blank white paper? Is that like a square thought bubble? Absolutley, it shows that his mind was fairly blank at the time
Why is Alan holding onto that bit of blank white paper? Is that like a square thought bubble?
This seems to be taking the same direction my trip with Gremlin when we last invaded the SI! Forgot to remind both of you to not break anything if you stayed in the Tombstone backpackers, but ... we all know that now! Thanks for the blog updating, will be interesting to see if Gremlin does his as well (he has become more loquacious!) Keep riding safely!
Great narrative TOTO, looking out for the next chapter
Woohoo already you have a few stories and its just begun. great read Todd, look forward to more entries. Have a great sleep and ride safe in the morning boys.
I made a spacer from tape roll left over cardboard tube just so id be able to wheel the bike. Got order new one lord knows where misplaced looked everwhere and get right footrest plate welded. I 'd take the fairing bracket get that repaired so bolt fairng and rad back on . Only part i lack for wof is front headlight mine to smashed up even case cracked but thing is reflectors are. Only partly there so be useless to try patch it together that no glass but funny thing was both bulbs where fine. Oh 2 exhust gaskets as well damm dont want go to sleep just want work through the night hehe mad i know
Its all together apart from few bolts to do up lower tripple clamps disc calipers on but only one bolt done got to dark to see , opps forgot got no right foot peg or left front brake lever or be able to ride it Oh statrted it up minus front pipes bit noisey will refit old ones new ones havent turned up yet strange
Originally Posted by jorxster cool man! I see you got the forks! yeah lost the little spacer that goes between axle and the hub the wheel so just get that and be able to ride it out the shed for the first time havent even had to change the tripple clamps got those replacemnt sitting here But just ride it first see how it feels am 99 % confident it be fine frame seem fine Havent found anything wrong with it no cracks nothing like so strong man good design the only weigh like 16kg apprently oh the carbs got intake trumpets pretty flash just like joey dunlops rvf isle man racer
