DB1k 2011 official thread

**ADVGD** · 2nd January 2011, 16:44

Thanks for the info guys

keen to have a nudge at building one now...

**alane** · 2nd January 2011, 21:40

Originally Posted by cooneyr

A man with your skills should have no troubles making one. I'll post some better pics of my latest creation (version 3) in a week. But this is the best one I can find at the moment.
Attachment 227652

The 0.9l old school click clack boxes were the go but I don't think you can get then any more. The clear plastic lid cases from Jaycar worked well and I'm onto a 1l sistema now Threaded steel rod with nylocks for the rollers, with a loctited T nut and a plastic door stop as the handles. Rollers in the top and bottom corners to keep the max amount of roll chart in view are nice to have. Bit of steel flat from the inner mount of your left hand guard to the back of the box seems to work fine. Don't use alloy rod for the attachment - that's how I lost my last one (fatigued the alloy)

Biggest problem with them is the vibrations make the chart unravel. To try and fix this you put more tension on the nylocks and then you can't roll it forward

Cheers R

Can,t see Ryans pic,with my crap conection.

Used a "split" 1ltre "SYSTEMA"--same as Ryans,only divided into two 500ml compartments.Then it will sit on/in the handlebars central brace,held down by a couple of bits of tube rubber bolted on. Used 12mm wooden dowl for axles & put blue screw tops---(tops with "pullup part removed on bench grinder)----off,ve 'PUMP' bottles,on.(Pushon fit)
To retain the other end,I used Docking (castrating

) rubber rings,in a groove,put in with a chainsaw file.
Rollers @ either end of box were 2.5 wire with plastic drinking straws threaded on.

Sits on bike O.K.--- but restricts the view/access to speedo& key etc,a bit.
Also a bit "fiddley" to fix ends of roll on,but I never had trouble with vibration moveing roll,---goin too slow,I spose.

CHEERS AL.

**NordieBoy** · 2nd January 2011, 21:52

Originally Posted by Woodman

Try klr650.com $28USD, or borrow one and don't give it back

We will discuss this tomorrow Nordie re possible purchase as its a bloody good unit.
Or make one

I built it for the 2007 Dusty and even on that ride used the GPS instead. Just turning the roll chart to make it feel more authentic.

**Aslan** · 2nd January 2011, 22:03

Hi all - Ryan, is the 2 day event still open please? I'm keen to join in again this year.

HOT and others, any spare beds going at Fairlie Fri & Sun please?

XF650 et al any spare beds at Alex please?

If needs must I'll bring my tent.

JMJ, Eddie et al - I'm planning to cross on the Bluebridge early AM on the Friday and gap it back from Fairlie to Picton on the Monday - sailing 6pm or later

Cheers Aslan aka Stephen O

**cooneyr** · 3rd January 2011, 07:09

Originally Posted by Aslan

Hi all - Ryan, is the 2 day event still open please? I'm keen to join in again this year.....

Hi Aslan. Not a problem. I've added you to the bbq list. Good luck with accommodation.

Cheers R

**Woodman** · 3rd January 2011, 07:13

Aslan, if you are bringing the DR I am sure there will be other DR riders willing to share a bed

**XF650** · 3rd January 2011, 08:12

Stephen - digs sorted at Alex, as long as ya dont mind sharing with a couple of Freewinds & a WR250R

**Crim** · 3rd January 2011, 18:15

Originally Posted by ADVGD

Thanks for the info guys

keen to have a nudge at building one now...

Yeah I was thinking the split box would be the ducks nuts but then thought bugger it........... and then got an email with
"Thank you for shopping with us at GPS City - we very much appreciate your business. We would like to advise that your order was shipped on Tuesday, December 28, 2010."

so am waiting here ready to not talk to the kids or wife for a week or two while I come to terms with the new toy

**_Shrek_** · 3rd January 2011, 18:21

Originally Posted by Aslan

Hi all - Ryan, is the 2 day event still open please? I'm keen to join in again this year.

HOT and others, any spare beds going at Fairlie Fri & Sun please?

XF650 et al any spare beds at Alex please?

If needs must I'll bring my tent.

JMJ, Eddie et al - I'm planning to cross on the Bluebridge early AM on the Friday and gap it back from Fairlie to Picton on the Monday - sailing 6pm or later

Cheers Aslan aka Stephen O

hiya Stephen glad you could make it you bringing the beammer or the other thingy

**Buddha#81:Me** · 3rd January 2011, 18:52

grabbed a split box on special from W H $4.50 is mounted to the bike just need to get some stuff to make the rollers.

**mattsdakar** · 3rd January 2011, 19:23

Originally Posted by Buddha#81

grabbed a split box on special from W H $4.50 is mounted to the bike just need to get some stuff to make the rollers.

I went for the dowel and red and black lego wheels look, works fine

**Aslan** · 3rd January 2011, 20:08

Originally Posted by XF650

Stephen - digs sorted at Alex, as long as ya dont mind sharing with a couple of Freewinds & a WR250R

thanks Struan - that's great - really appreciate it - see you soon - cheers S

**Aslan** · 3rd January 2011, 20:11

Originally Posted by _Shrek_

hiya Stephen glad you could make it you bringing the beammer or the other thingy

Hi Shrek - looking forward to catching up again - prolly bring the DR as the Bimmer needs a service and I'm not sure I'll get it done in time - either way it'll be fun I'm sure - cheers S

**Aslan** · 3rd January 2011, 20:12

Originally Posted by Woodman

Aslan, if you are bringing the DR I am sure there will be other DR riders willing to share a bed

Cheers Woodman - yeah right

**XF650** · 4th January 2011, 08:41

In addition to Ryan's Web link Fairlie accomodation list, there may still be rooms available at the Fairlie Hotel (just along the street from the Gladstone). $40 B&B. Ph: 03 685 8061.