DB1K - Dusty Butt 1000 2013

[rigley]

I have a skid plate and half a bash plate which I got talked into buying when I first got the bike, has anybody had any dealings with Thumper Talk and there on line shop? I was wondering about delivery times for a decent bash plate and engine side plates?

Cheers

[NordieBoy]

I have a skid plate and half a bash plate which I got talked into buying when I first got the bike, has anybody had any dealings with Thumper Talk and there on line shop? I was wondering about delivery times for a decent bash plate and engine side plates?

Cheers

Make some case savers - Not out of a road sign, that would be bad.
But works well...

Get hold of GPCustom about a bash plate.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/me...21193-gpcustom

[rigley]

Make some case savers - Not out of a road sign, that would be bad.
But works well...

Get hold of GPCustom about a bash plate.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/me...21193-gpcustom

Thanks for that Fran,

One other question, I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 phone, I was thinking about getting a waterproof handle bar mount and using it as a GPS for the Dusty, or should I try and learn the roll charts, never used them before, has anybody tried a similar exercise? Not sure if the phone will crap out with all the vibration? Is it hard to load extra maps? Thought it might save me buying a motorbike GPS that spends half its life on the shelf.

[dmoo1790]

Thanks for that Fran,

One other question, I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 phone, I was thinking about getting a waterproof handle bar mount and using it as a GPS for the Dusty, or should I try and learn the roll charts, never used them before, has anybody tried a similar exercise? Not sure if the phone will crap out with all the vibration? Is it hard to load extra maps? Thought it might save me buying a motorbike GPS that spends half its life on the shelf.

I had similar thoughts last time. I bought a RAM Aquabox for my iPhone. The RAM mount has a bit of flex so I don't think vibes are a prob. But I Had to mod it because the phone got too hot. Drilled holes and fitted an alloy plate inside to get some air flow. Otherwise it kind of worked but lost lock at times. Not sure how the S2 GPS performs in remote spots away from the phone network. Might be better than Apple AGPS. Also I found it hard to read the screen in bright sunlight.

I also had a roll chart but didn't use it cause the paper got wet in the Fairlie river. Luckily my brother had a backup copy and the phone GPS did work about 70% of the time although that's no help when it doesn't work when you're in the truly remote spots like the Awakino challenge.

[Padmei]

I have a skid plate and half a bash plate which I got talked into buying when I first got the bike, has anybody had any dealings with Thumper Talk and there on line shop? I was wondering about delivery times for a decent bash plate and engine side plates?

Cheers

Garrie you can borrow my safari tank if you want. takes about an hour to swap over. i got some case savers from tt & they were quick & good.

nordie has about 16 gpss borrow one of him.

[NordieBoy]

nordie has about 16 gpss borrow one of him.

That's my breeding colony. I'm going to sell the pups.

[Trials Rider]

[QUOTE=NordieBoy;1130443089]Make some case savers - Not out of a road sign, that would be bad.
But works well...

"Not out of a road sign" no wonder I always get lost in Nelson, Nordie has all the signs at his place

[rigley]

Garrie you can borrow my safari tank if you want. takes about an hour to swap over. i got some case savers from tt & they were quick & good.

nordie has about 16 gpss borrow one of him.

Cheers Craig,
Topo has offered his safari tank, I am going around tomorrow to fit and give the old girl a good going over,(the bike that is), is there anyone local who sells the case savers, just thinking of the Xmas post from the States.

[gpcustom]

Cheers Craig,
Topo has offered his safari tank, I am going around tomorrow to fit and give the old girl a good going over,(the bike that is), is there anyone local who sells the case savers, just thinking of the Xmas post from the States.

If your after a bash plate i can make you one but you will have to let me know as there isnt much time left. As in im flat out with other stuff

[cooneyr]

.....I also had a roll chart but didn't use it cause the paper got wet in the Fairlie river. .....

I'm not sure I'd mention that in public. The Fairlie river is about 2.8km from the start! LOL

Don't worry you weren't the only one from what I hear! Something about north islanders and that river it seems!

Hope you get a little further this time!

Cheers R

[_Shrek_]

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I also had a roll chart but didn't use it cause the paper got wet in the Fairlie river.

norfies, not to worry you wernt the only only one, & it's bound to happen again unless you decide to go through a puddle to see how deep it is

[_Shrek_]

I'm not sure I'd mention that in public. The Fairlie river is about 2.8km from the start! LOL

Don't worry you weren't the only one from what I hear! Something about north islanders and that river it seems!

Hope you get a little further this time!

Cheers R

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[rigley]

I had similar thoughts last time. I bought a RAM Aquabox for my iPhone. The RAM mount has a bit of flex so I don't think vibes are a prob. But I Had to mod it because the phone got too hot. Drilled holes and fitted an alloy plate inside to get some air flow. Otherwise it kind of worked but lost lock at times. Not sure how the S2 GPS performs in remote spots away from the phone network. Might be better than Apple AGPS. Also I found it hard to read the screen in bright sunlight.

I also had a roll chart but didn't use it cause the paper got wet in the Fairlie river. Luckily my brother had a backup copy and the phone GPS did work about 70% of the time although that's no help when it doesn't work when you're in the truly remote spots like the Awakino challenge.

I have found this bit of software for an Android phone, has anybody used it successfully in the wop wops?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....license&hl=en

I know once my phone has downloaded a route on my phone, using standard google maps, I don't need a mobile signal, just the GPS switched on.

[mattsdakar]

Oi u Aucklanders,
I'm going to be in Auckland for work from the 8th-13Dec, if u would like me to bring a fresh nobbly down to Christchurch on the plane for u let me know. That way u can throw a more road orientated rear on your bike for the ride down, can fit it at my place (near airport) on Thursday night.
I'll be staying at the Quest Hotel, Ponsonby Rd
Matt

[gpcustom]

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