Tales from the Emporium

**NordieBoy** · 11th September 2008, 08:40

Originally Posted by The Redneck

Gotta laugh...this has to be the biggest newbie thread ever...good on ya Nordie

Yeah it's getting there

I'll have to start another one over in the off-road thread for my XR rebuilds.

**NordieBoy** · 20th September 2008, 13:08

Finally got me a "proper" adventure helmet.

It's a Zeus 2100B titanium colour and cost $199.
I like it so far...

For slower stuff and day to day use the Oxford open face will still be my favorite though.

**Padmei** · 20th September 2008, 21:44

thats pretty reasonable -where from?

**NordieBoy** · 20th September 2008, 22:24

Nelson Motorcycle Centre.

Also had another toy arrive today

Mountainbike suspension bushes and DR carb spring/needle retainer are the first projects.

Toys are fun

PS: Anyone know how to use one of these? I'm just guessing.

**JATZ** · 21st September 2008, 07:38

Now that looks like a handy gadget to have in the work shop

**NordieBoy** · 24th September 2008, 15:58

Got a surprise little courier package from the States today.
A Hindle mid pipe...

To attach to the $60 GSXR600 can off TradeMe...

The midpipe is soooo light it isn't funny.
'Specially as it cost $30US postage

It's quite a bit lighter than the stocker even though it's alloy and not the titanium GSXR1000 pipe.

The holes in the ends are a bit bigger too

Mount it up...

Getting it mounted properly next week.

But...
BEFORE and AFTER...

**warewolf** · 24th September 2008, 16:34

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

and AFTER...

Niiiiiiice!

**NordieBoy** · 24th September 2008, 17:23

It's nice and deep. No real "bark" to it like most after market pipes and at speed it's apparantly still quite mellow.
Pushes about 94dB according to mx_rob's meter.

**cooneyr** · 24th September 2008, 17:58

Have you seen the thread about factory exhaust or certification test sticker. Little bit concerned about this but don't have to test the water till Febish (I think).

Cheers R

**NordieBoy** · 24th September 2008, 18:20

It is factory. For a Suzuki mumble mumble.
Well under 100dB and has "Suzuki" on the side of it

**thommo77** · 24th September 2008, 19:53

Nice helmet and good price. Might have to invest in one for road/easy riding. Like the colour, but are there any other colours?

**pete376403** · 24th September 2008, 20:58

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

Got a surprise little courier package from the States today.
A Hindle mid pipe...

Who did you purchase it from? I've got a Micron can just begging to be fitted to the KLR but needs a mid pipe (and a few other things but the pipe is the main one)
Thanks

**cooneyr** · 24th September 2008, 21:34

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

It is factory. For a Suzuki mumble mumble.
Well under 100dB and has "Suzuki" on the side of it

Was waiting for that.

Cheers R

**NordieBoy** · 24th September 2008, 21:46

Originally Posted by thommo77

Nice helmet and good price. Might have to invest in one for road/easy riding. Like the colour, but are there any other colours?

Black......

**NordieBoy** · 24th September 2008, 21:46

Originally Posted by pete376403

Who did you purchase it from? I've got a Micron can just begging to be fitted to the KLR but needs a mid pipe (and a few other things but the pipe is the main one)
Thanks

From someone in the States who has just got a TwoBrothers midpipe (easier to fit than the Hindle).