DB1k 2010 - Official Thread

**NordieBoy** · 11th November 2009, 20:08

Originally Posted by Ruralman

Hmmm - it does look simple and cheap. Does that page (the link went to just a single post) have the details of what you used and where you got the stuff? Did you use some rubber or fabric washers where the bolt goes through the side of the container to give you the variable drag? What did the big black turn knobs come off?
Has anyone tried these mounted on top of a tank bag or do they work best mounted on the handlebars?

The variable drag is from the tension on the nyloc nuts/washers sandwiching the wall.
The bolts are decor bolty things from Mitre10.
The black knobs are from Dick Smiths.

The only change I've made are a couple of bits of bike spoke with drinking straw over them to hold the roll closer to the lid. Slightly too close to the lid as can be seen

The whole box is only 8x11x5.5 cm.

I print the roll out at 55mm wide.

Mounted to the clutch and mirror bolts.

**NordieBoy** · 11th November 2009, 20:15

Originally Posted by NZKTM

fact that every place in the North lsland has never seen luch boxes this small before...

My route map is on A3...lol

My route map is 55mm wide...

You could also fill it up with "Transalper Travel Food"

**Ruralman** · 11th November 2009, 21:52

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

My route map is 55mm wide...

You could also fill it up with "Transalper Travel Food"

Thanks for that - it is quite small (and that's prob a good thing) - would a little longer be any advantage so you can see more of the route map at a time?

It looks like the lid isn't the easiest thing to see through with those dimples all over it ??

**NordieBoy** · 12th November 2009, 07:30

Originally Posted by Ruralman

Thanks for that - it is quite small (and that's prob a good thing) - would a little longer be any advantage so you can see more of the route map at a time?

It looks like the lid isn't the easiest thing to see through with those dimples all over it ??

It shows 3 cells at a time and is easy to see, just not the easiest.

I've never used it in anger on a ride as I've always used the GPS or followed others.

**Ruralman** · 12th November 2009, 14:21

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

It shows 3 cells at a time and is easy to see, just not the easiest.

I've never used it in anger on a ride as I've always used the GPS or followed others.

Well I'm pretty well decided I will do the 24 hr DB this year - but I am expecting to ride it pretty much alone apart from seeing other bikers along the way so I can't count on following others and will definitely need to follow either one of these or a GPS (which I haven't got - yet)

**Transalper** · 12th November 2009, 14:35

Or print the maps/ trace the route on to a better map.
Seriously, there's a bit of fun to be had simply using the roll chart... though I like my GPS too.

**thepom** · 12th November 2009, 17:04

I ll be using the xt600 I picked up from gisborne and will follow some one if I can keep up....good thing about xt600 is thay are easier to pick up than africa twins(cynner will be happy

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**JATZ** · 12th November 2009, 17:08

Originally Posted by thepom

I ll be using the xt600 I picked up from gisborne and will follow some one if I can keep up....good thing about xt600 is thay are easier to pick up than africa twins(cynner will be happy

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What year XT ?
Is it a standard 600 or a tenere ?

**thepom** · 13th November 2009, 13:14

standard xt600e form 2002 but with 74 ks,had 73 but rode from gisborne on it through the southerly on wed that swept over the north island and when I got off the ferry yesterday it was a great day to ride home.

Bad news is there is a bad noise from the fifth gear which I never picked up on the test ride,so the inevetable pull down will happen if it gets me through the summer,

Seems a bit lacking in power too but once its over 4 thou it seems fine,probably cos I,m used to the torque of the africa twin which sadly will be up for sale soon.But apart form that I,m happy with the condition its in and it came with a givi rack and pannier.It was nice just cruising along at 110 yesterday in the sun and had a good ride apart from the cow shit coming off the lorry in front .....funny that as the smell stayed with me till I realised there was a spot of poo stuck to my helmer......

I had an old xt before and was very happy with it so it will be interesting to see how long before I think I need more power......

**helenoftroy** · 13th November 2009, 13:36

Originally Posted by zeRax

im confused, geographically and everything,

1 dayers, we will want accomodation for night prior to kick off or what? im confused with everyone talking about accomodation,

i want accomo for 1 night prior to kick off so i can be there and get away whenever we start?

what are other 1 dayers doing @_@, all this talk of gladstone and allsorts i have no idea where that is

im feeling quite simple atm :P

Group of us staying in farm cottages 5 mins from Fairlie(15 of us atm)

Theres room for you & any others who havent got somewhere sorted

Let me know....will get my son Sam to put the link up when hes next home(computers are not my strong point!!

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**XF650** · 13th November 2009, 17:41

Alexandra Holiday Park have confirmed that towels will be supplied with linen and that the Dusty Butt kitchen is fully equiped = less stuff to carry.

**.chris** · 14th November 2009, 08:50

Originally Posted by XF650

Alexandra Holiday Park have confirmed that towels will be supplied with linen and that the Dusty Butt kitchen is fully equiped = less stuff to carry.

Good job

Sounds like it will be nice and convenient.

**helenoftroy** · 14th November 2009, 11:59

Here is the link to where we are staying in fairlie.....

www.lambrook.co.nz

**Padmei** · 15th November 2009, 16:56

Hi all.

I'm keen on doing this but it all seems a bit hard.

Can someone please do all the organising for me & I'll turn up with whatever I have to bring?

Struan I've sent you a PM but I'm not sure where we are starting from or going to or what. (Fcuk I find it hard to find my feet a lot of the time let alone somewhere out of Nelson)

I promise I'll be really obnoxious & sing in the shower offkey.... again...

Anyway either help me or abuse me but don't ignore me....