Learner Ride to Cape Reinga (20 November)

**stifmyster1** · 17th November 2011, 14:55

Originally Posted by nathanwhite

Clutch issue?

and whats this about duct tape?

The clutch cable was to loose which made it really easy to change gear but made it near impossible to get it out of 1st while at a stand still. so trying to put it in nuetral meant stopping. Turning the bike off. turing the key back so i can see the nuetral light and then kicking it into nuetral.

The ductape is to prevent the panniers from wearing on the paint and possible scratching it. ive already got some scratches on the tank from the tank bag

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**nathanwhite** · 17th November 2011, 14:58

Duct tape it. I'll show you some stuff which gets rid of the residue really easily if you leave it on for too long.

**nzspokes** · 17th November 2011, 15:11

Dont use duct tape, it will scratch the paint. get some clear tape from a motor bike shop. if you are out south I have a roll of it.

Just put some on my bike. not that another scratch would matter.

**nathanwhite** · 17th November 2011, 15:13

Better idea yet, electrical tape. Only really ever a temporary thing, but has zero risk of scratching

**nzspokes** · 17th November 2011, 15:21

Originally Posted by nathanwhite

Better idea yet, electrical tape. Only really ever a temporary thing, but has zero risk of scratching

electrical tape is to thin. I think the product is called mylar is what we use on mountain bikes etc. great stuff.

**Newbi** · 17th November 2011, 15:28

Originally Posted by Phreak

Work: Finished.
Bike: Ready.
Petrol Tank: Full.
Bag: Packed.
GPS: Programmed.
Helmet Visor: Clean.

Anything else I'm forgetting before the trip to Auckland tonight...?

(Planning on avoiding the traffic, probably leave around 5:30-ish...)

Ride safe, See you tomoro

**george formby** · 17th November 2011, 15:36

Well, I guess I should have a shave & a shower just in case anybody wanders up tomoz. Best tune my uke too and give it a wee polish.

Ride safe everybody & have a lovely trip. I'm jealous or maybe envious, not sure, hmmmmmmm.

**stifmyster1** · 17th November 2011, 15:46

would you be able to bring the roll with you??? I wont be able to make it to the bike shop before it closes.

**nzspokes** · 17th November 2011, 15:49

Originally Posted by stifmyster1

would you be able to bring the roll with you??? I wont be able to make it to the bike shop before it closes.

Where in Auck are you?

**LankyBastard** · 17th November 2011, 15:52

I'll have a roll of black PVC tape we use at work, it is brilliant for protecting paint, I use it on both our bikes to stop pannier chaiffage

**Mom** · 17th November 2011, 16:03

We have our first house guest

I was texting Mark earlier asking when he was arriving and commented it was a bit like Xmas

Off to get some kai underway for us, slow cooking so I dont have to stress.

The wine is chilling nicely.

Only one more sleep peeps

**The Singing Chef** · 17th November 2011, 16:22

Ok guys, bike shat itself again, electrical problem now, stupid hunk of shit. So I can't make it up to the cape with you. Really pissed off

**nathanwhite** · 17th November 2011, 16:24

What specifically is not happening?

**The Singing Chef** · 17th November 2011, 16:28

Originally Posted by nathanwhite

What specifically is not happening?

Not charging the battery, cuts out and dies whilst riding, doesn't start in neutral on side stand. Indicators are piss poor

**nathanwhite** · 17th November 2011, 16:29

Originally Posted by The Singing Chef

Not charging the battery, cuts out and dies whilst riding, doesn't start in neutral on side stand. Indicators are piss poor

Crap. not a quick fix at all

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