Db1k 2012

[cooneyr]

Last year Ryan sent us the .rbf file so we could make wider scrolls with bigger text and room for extra notes. It was good to be able to read it more easily, and not load Ryan with yet another task. If we can do this again for 2012 then its easy to share with anyone that uses a wider roadbook.

Was hoping you or Topo might chime in. I think the text was bigger but can't confirm till tonight. No problem for me to create another version of it at A5 and put up a link.

Also what was the dimention of the roll chart when on one spool. The holder is only 68mm deep i.e. roll chart at start of ride needs to propbably have a diameter of less than 60mm. 1000km of instructions is a lot of paper to roll up and drives me to be as efficient as possible with text sizes/drawings.

I've just emailed T7 about a bulk order. If they are happy to talk I'll post details here.

Cheers R

[topo]

The full roll will fit no problem, i guess last years one was only 40mm(ish) in diameter.

At that price i think you should scrap the gps side of things eh

[cooneyr]

The full roll will fit no problem, i guess last years one was only 40mm(ish) in diameter.

At that price i think you should scrap the gps side of things eh

Thanks for confirming the diameter of a roll. You reckon people would cope with only a roll chart. There would be abandoned bikes for lack of fuel all over central I reckon. Hmmm on second thoughts . . . .

Couple of sample pages. First one set up to print at A5 (portrait) and the second the traditional sizing. Definitely easier to read the A5 size chart. Comparing the two layouts for the 2010 roll chart you'd need 12 pages (A5 two per A4 page) vs 8 pages (double sided) for the traditional. I'll provide both options on the website with the A5 version already set up to print two per page.



Cheers R

[topo]

Thanks for confirming the diameter of a roll. You reckon people would cope with only a roll chart. There would be abandoned bikes for lack of fuel all over central I reckon. Hmmm on second thoughts . . . .




Cheers R

It's Supposed to be an ADVENTURE ride isn't it

[NordieBoy]

It's Supposed to be an ADVENTURE ride isn't it

SBC this time?

Scooter Boyz Challenge?

[cooneyr]

SBC this time?

Scooter Boyz Challenge?

Feel free. The only two who have completed a Small Bore (125cc) Challenge took 22hrs 45 mins. If you think you can complete the ride on a scooter (regardless of CC) in less than 24 hours good luck. I'd be interested to see it completed it even 36 out of 48 hours.

Have I laid down the gauntlet enough for you Nordie

Cheers R

[NordieBoy]

Feel free. The only two who have completed a Small Bore (125cc) Challenge took 24hrs 45 mins. If you think you can complete the ride on a scooter (regardless of CC) in less than 24 hours good luck. I'd be interested to see it completed it even 36 out of 48 hours.

Have I laid down the gauntlet enough for you Nordie

Cheers R

How about completing it on a DR without blowing 3rd gear?

[XF650]

The full roll will fit no problem, i guess last years one was only 40mm(ish) in diameter.

At that price i think you should scrap the gps side of things eh

...or put ya GPS inside the route sheet holder....

[Skinny_Birdman]

Feel free. The only two who have completed a Small Bore (125cc) Challenge took 24hrs 45 mins. If you think you can complete the ride on a scooter (regardless of CC) in less than 24 hours good luck. I'd be interested to see it completed it even 36 out of 48 hours.

Have I laid down the gauntlet enough for you Nordie

Cheers R

What the hell man? We finished it in 22 hours 45 min. Or there about. Moving time was something like 18 hours. If you are going to try an SBC, I recommend starting in the morning. Worst. Night. Ever.

[cooneyr]

What the hell man? We finished it in 22 hours 45 min. Or there about. Moving time was something like 18 hours. If you are going to try an SBC, I recommend starting in the morning. Worst. Night. Ever.

Look again I meant to say 23 - 45.

You reckon you would feel better arriving back at 0345 in the morning?

Cheers R

[cooneyr]

........I've just emailed T7 about a bulk order. If they are happy to talk I'll post details here.

Cheers R

Just heard back. Won't do deal. If you want on the Torpedo 7 Roll chart holders get in quick. Offer closes at 10am on Friday (18th Nov).

http://www.torpedo7.co.nz/products/T7TO4NNER

Cheers R

[alane]

A bit weird ---those one,s --I think.
The roll goes across it ---instead of longitude--illy.

SO---you would only see a small segment of the roll @ a time,and be turning it pretty often,where as ---the "Systema"--"Klippit---Click-clack" ,homebuilts ,with the roll going longways ,means you can see several segments @ a time ,& therefor have to scroll it less often.

I have a "SISTEMA" 1 ltr--split. sits on the handlebar cross brace great.Just held down with two rubber loops bolted to either side.

I see the "warehouse" has 25% off "Klipit,s " this week for tightarses.

[NordieBoy]

A bit weird ---those one,s --I think.
The roll goes across it ---instead of longitude--illy.

SO---you would only see a small segment of the roll @ a time,and be turning it pretty often,where as ---the "Systema"--"Klippit---Click-clack" ,homebuilts ,with the roll going longways ,means you can see several segments @ a time ,& therefor have to scroll it less often.

But that's the "normal" way.

Long-illy is just cheap and weird.

[Taz]

Sooo looking forward to this adventure. Very busy doing the physio on my left hand to get it ready. Just how many clutch pulls are required on this ride?

[ADVGD]

Sooo looking forward to this adventure. Very busy doing the physio on my left hand to get it ready. Just how many clutch pulls are required on this ride?

A Rekluse clutch could be the go to remove the repetitive clutch factor, this guy hardly shifts at all in this vid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjlsXNAElh0

A common perception is that an auto clutch is a disadvantage but as you'll see in one of the Rekluse vids they actually increase starts, cornering, lap times, aid in hill climbs and general all round performance plus it acts and responds exactly like a normal clutch anyway:
http://www.youtube.com/user/RekluseM.../5/FF3F2srvYPY

I can't comment yet, I've just installed one on my DRZ400 but haven't yet run the bike, those who install them though rave about them and won't go back to a standard clutch