Abuse-proofing a 525

[Ocean1]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=324408838

It's off an '07, will it fit an '04 do you reckon?

[Crisis management]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=324408838

It's off an '07, will it fit an '04 do you reckon?

Hope so, looks like you bought it!

[Gremlin]

How abuse proof a bike in 3 easy steps:

1. Give to Gremlin
2. Let him ride it for 6 months or so (1 year if you want to test subframe etc)
3. All parts that break or mysteriously disappear are weak.

[Ocean1]

Hope so, looks like you bought it!

Aye. I'll let you know in a couple of days eh?

Cheers Taz.

(1 year if you want to test subframe etc)

Some Adv doods are a tad worried about hanging a couple of Kg of luggage off dirt bike subframes. Have you SEEN the pounding them suckers take landing from a 20ft jump?

But then, I suppose they don't do that continuously for hours on end eh? Still, I figure, (given my advanced slothfulness) I'll be OK sticking a bag-roll across the back. Seen any good ideas there?

[Gremlin]

roll bag should be ok, keep it inboard as such, ie, where a pillion may sit. It means that area is designed for weight. I had a top box out back, the bouncing weight gave the subframe big issues, but since been strengthened

[Taz]

The giant loop bags look good. I just used a back pack and travelled light.

[Crisis management]

The giant loop bags look good.

This is the one I like, read some good reviews and I like the way they sit low on the bike.


http://www.giantloopmoto.com/products/coyote-saddlebag

[NordieBoy]

Some Adv doods are a tad worried about hanging a couple of Kg of luggage off dirt bike subframes. Have you SEEN the pounding them suckers take landing from a 20ft jump?

Have you seen the size of some of those ADV doods...

The subframes take a beating from getting on to the bike...

[Taz]

I've never ever abused my 525

[Ocean1]

I've never ever abused my 525

Why not? 'Swhat theyr'e for innit?

[Crisis management]

I've never ever abused my 525

You've certainly not put much wear on the front tyre.........

[CrazyFrog]

The giant loop bags look good. I just used a back pack and travelled light.

I just got back from a 1350km roadie in 3 days from Te Anau to Nelson on my 525.
Primo weather, primo roads. Nearly 500km of gravel or 4wd tracks.
1 oil change halfway, 1 fucked rear sprocket (poxy alloy), 2 missing bolts, one indicator vibed itself off. Oh, loctite is a must!
Bike already had a good Kings Tyre rear (not DOT) but rode it anyway, bloody good road manners and only 1/3rd worn, amazing wear.
Front tyre was a Pirelli Scorpion FIM which was worn and is now rooted, but also held the road well.
Travelled light with a 25 ltr backpack, no roll bags.
I highly recommend a seat upgrade, my arse is killing me.
Oh and earplugs, the Akra pipe is awesum!

[Taz]

I just got back from a 1350km roadie in 3 days from Te Anau to Nelson on my 525.
Primo weather, primo roads. Nearly 500km of gravel or 4wd tracks.
1 oil change halfway, 1 fucked rear sprocket (poxy alloy), 2 missing bolts, one indicator vibed itself off. Oh, loctite is a must!
Bike already had a good Kings Tyre rear (not DOT) but rode it anyway, bloody good road manners and only 1/3rd worn, amazing wear.
Front tyre was a Pirelli Scorpion FIM which was worn and is now rooted, but also held the road well.
Travelled light with a 25 ltr backpack, no roll bags.
I highly recommend a seat upgrade, my arse is killing me.
Oh and earplugs, the Akra pipe is awesum!

Excellent! Where are the pics??
Taz

[CrazyFrog]

Here you go all you 525 owners, I had a nice little ride this week.....

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...4#post14271924

[Ocean1]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=324408838

Hope so, looks like you bought it!

Aye. I'll let you know in a couple of days eh?

It does. It came pre-plastered with duct tape inside the shrouds where, (upon careful and accurate investigation) it touches the outer rad frame bolts. Quite hard. There's no means of fixing the tank shrouds to the radiators so they're going to rub the fuck out of the tank. Already done a good starting job.

Wonder if an off-the-shelf radiator brace would make it work better...

If not I see a custom jobby in my future, with some rubber strips fitted into that outer rad frame rail.

Any vastly experienced and stunningly enlightening suggestions?