I think the campsite is accessable its just further around is even less accessable than before.Originally Posted by F5 Dave
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I think the campsite is accessable its just further around is even less accessable than before.
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How does this keep happening?!
Stella day again for mid winter ride.
Now, there had been a bit of rainfall at some point so the roads were wet at 10.30. And somefucjer left a trail of gold/blue hazy over the tukas. Think it was expensive enough not to wound you mpg for no reason.
Got a pie then swung back (dry by now) via Kiatoke to see Kyle and Glen running his bike for the first time on FI at the track practice (Grumphs Sensible twin).
Great day in all.
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And yet another yesterday. Sadly blighted by a silly idea to have a bicycle ride first. I've had a thumb injury and haven't ridden for a few months. Thought I'd check out the forgotten roads at the top of hill road.
Clue is in the name and I've lost residual fitness. After not very long "I don't really enjoy this ".
Well the roads were drying as I went over the hill for a quick ride on the 765. Nice pie and back in time to go see the a screening of Dark Side of the Moon at Space Place Planetarium in Kelburn. Do it while it's still on.
Short day but worthwhile ride in middle of winter sun.
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He's the only one I've got.
Hardcore Biker
Jumped on the 185 (ER) and scooted across to Tauranga socialising, just as well a 21" front wheel for some developing potholes...
left Taraunga as the shadows were getting longer and had the little engine pinned all the way home (14 km/litre the thirsty thing). got home, lit the fire and put the rego on hold till october
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Actually I'm planning a trip up that way in September when it's a bit warmer tracing some gravel roads on the adventure talking about 21" wheels. I'll see if you're about a little closer.
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OK so early days on T33. I'd scrubbed the rear but there's 2.5mm left on S22 front so it stays for a little bit longer.
I'd jacked the rear end up a touch with a 5mm spacer with is what they did on the next year's model 765. Felt great on worn S22, but I immediately put a pack on and went on a long ride and wore it out. On with T33 and no luggage.
Now my thumb is finally OK to ride the 765 I must admit that the bike kinda wasn't confidence inspiring. Felt a bit like it was wandering. I actually checked the alignment with a straight edge. It was fine.
I'd been lazy with pressure as it's cold and I figured I knew they were low on both ends, but it's cold I'll just leave them. Sore thumb didn't inspire maintenance of tyre care.
Then I got to thinking about what I had read about the carcass being softer.
When I checked they were 31/35. Opps. 35/40 put in.
Immediately the wandering feeling stopped and back to nice.
Some roads are a bit wet but I'm enjoying it much more.
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Dave, what year is your 765? I have a '21 RS and the rear spring feels pretty stiff (AFAIK standard Ohlins 55kg spring), I weigh around 70kg. The owners manual warns, in several places, about adjusting the rear preload but I've backed it off a bit anyway, there's about 4 threads showing above the locking ring - that about what your is set to? I've done the fork and shock adjusters to the "comfort" settings listed in the manual - still seems to ride a bit hard though. Tyre pressures are as per the decal on the swingarm.
it's not a bad thing till you throw a KLR into the mix.
those cheap ass bitches can do anything with ductape.
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Mine is a '22 model so much much ever so muchly newer than yours . . .although it was bought mid 21.
I'm high 80s so heavier. Feels fine to me. I actually gave it a couple of extra turns when I was carrying luggage but never put it back. With the spacer I probably could.
I read that in the manual. Silly.
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Might be the tyre combination as well, but 31 is a bit low for the front.
Nearly time for a new rear on the R1, but the front is only half worn so it will be another Road 6.
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It was 35 is too low for that rear, I feel. Changed the dynamic feel. I've let the front get that low before in winter, figuring that it may help but probably doesn't. Also I seem to be lazier in winter.
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I haven't been out on the bike since King's Birthday, I'm starting to get withdrawal! I've not been at home during the recent fine weather spells, but hopefully I can get out on Sunday if the weather comes right.
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Yeah bud, mines staying in the garage. Too cold for this old fella
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Just had a look at the forecast for tomorrow, 100% chance of rain. Depressing.
There is a grey blur, and a green blur. I try to stay on the grey one. - Joey Dunlop
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It's been fantastic if you target the middle of the day.. but good run looks to be at an end for this weekend at least with Australian storm remainder heading over. Geez, should have taken today off and gone riding, it was fantastic and calm.
And I did.
Except it's school holidays so we got the kids out on their bicycles down the river trail. Ah well, it was better than being at work for sure.
My 450MT forks and shock turned up from respring/valve so front is in, rear probably tomorrow night. Sadly will have to wait to try them out.
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Well unexpected bonus ride day today. Supposedly was going to be awful at early this week.
Ride was not to plan, but ended up enjoying being out there on a sunny day.
Look at that.
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