Nelson Rideouts - Where next?

**Padmei** · 2nd May 2010, 20:24

just get the big fixered. I don't think I could see you on another bike ...ever.
I think mrs Jats might struggle with the top heavyness of a klr compared to the Ten.
Funnily enough the Ten is the only bike I've sat on & found it "just right" so i know what you mean.

**Padmei** · 2nd May 2010, 20:29

Originally Posted by BMWRSNUT

EddieB would probably just about sell it to you right now. The bike has apparently been set up hard for the road, and he's having issues getting it converted back & comfortable for his style of riding....

I thought they had all the bits to adjust them & stuff? Or the adjusters are broken?

**Box'a'bits** · 2nd May 2010, 20:44

Originally Posted by Padmei

I thought they had all the bits to adjust them & stuff? Or the adjusters are broken?

Yes, fully adjustable, BUT he can't get the compliance of JMJ's bike, even after the shock has been rebuilt. That means its twitchy in the gravel, & I don't think he's got the confidence in the bike to take it into the dirt. So he's still using the BMW...

**JATZ** · 2nd May 2010, 21:15

Originally Posted by BMWRSNUT

Yes, fully adjustable, BUT he can't get the compliance of JMJ's bike, even after the shock has been rebuilt. That means its twitchy in the gravel, & I don't think he's got the confidence in the bike to take it into the dirt. So he's still using the BMW...

Yeah but who cares about the springs, the sound from that thing still brings a grin to my face, even the neighbours liked it early on a sunday morning, but they're bike people too

Also.... the p.o. was about my height and maybe a wee bit heavier, and rode the bike like it was designed to be riden

Originally Posted by Padmei

just get the big fixered. I don't think I could see you on another bike ...ever.
I think mrs Jats might struggle with the top heavyness of a klr compared to the Ten.
Funnily enough the Ten is the only bike I've sat on & found it "just right" so i know what you mean.

Yeah Padmei but whats gunna breakdown next, it's gettin old y'know. I'd like to try an @ and an xtz and a 1150gs. I/we need bikes touring bikes that can do mild 4wd tracks and gravel which is where our riding takes us
Maybe this needs another thread all of it's own instead of filling up N.A.D.S. thread

**cooneyr** · 3rd May 2010, 00:03

Hey Jatz. Since you seem to like all things retro (old) what about this?

Cheers R

**Willdat?** · 3rd May 2010, 08:58

What about the DR800 BIIIIIG for sale in Nelson....I've been offered it for $5200...on trademe of course.

**Eddieb** · 3rd May 2010, 09:39

Originally Posted by JATZ

Mind you EddieB's 950 was another that felt "right". but I not sure a 950's on my shopping list

It does have very good ergonomics.

Originally Posted by BMWRSNUT

EddieB would probably just about sell it to you right now. The bike has apparently been set up hard for the road, and he's having issues getting it converted back & comfortable for his style of riding....

Yup, it seems the rear shock has been revalved to make it much harder. It handles fantastic on the road but on loose surfaces has a tendency to skittle across the surface, not mould to and follow the contours.
I would be open to offers right now. I have too much other stuff on to be trying to figure out what to do and spend the money.

Originally Posted by Padmei

I thought they had all the bits to adjust them & stuff? Or the adjusters are broken?

They have adjustable everything, and separate high and low speed adjustment for some settings. When I got it the damping adjuster on the bottom of the rear shock was seized at a setting that was way to hard. A common enough problem on these and I spent $1100 notes getting the entire lower shock mount replaced as there's no easy fix. I can now feel the shock working.

Originally Posted by BMWRSNUT

Yes, fully adjustable, BUT he can't get the compliance of JMJ's bike, even after the shock has been rebuilt. That means its twitchy in the gravel, & I don't think he's got the confidence in the bike to take it into the dirt. So he's still using the BMW...

Right again. I get about 1/4 of the sag of JMJ's bike, if that. Even backing the preload right off to nothing only affects how harsh the ride is, I don't get any more sag. It's ok at low speed but I don't have the confidence to ride it fast in the gravel, plus it's so high I can barely touch the ground, whereas I find JMJ's bike quite comfortable. In rougher terrain I would be stuffed as I'd never be able to put my foot down firmly.

Originally Posted by JATZ

Yeah but who cares about the springs, the sound from that thing still brings a grin to my face, even the neighbours liked it early on a sunday morning, but they're bike people too

Also.... the p.o. was about my height and maybe a wee bit heavier, and rode the bike like it was designed to be riden

I'm a woos

**MyGSXF:Me** · 5th May 2010, 23:10

Heya

Roadsafe have 2 excellent rider training days happening this weekend.. & a few places are still available.

Sat: under 600cc bikes. learner/restricted/new to full licence holders..

Sun: over 600 cc bikes. full licence holders, more experienced riders

9 - 4.30

A & P Showgrounds in Richmond

These courses are supported by ACC & TDC.. cost is only $50.00 for 7.5 hours of top class training/education, with 3 highly trained NZTA qualified riding instructors. Max 20 people each day. Come & experience rider training at it's best!!!

Any questions or to book.. please contact me:

Jen: 027 2015064

**Padmei** · 7th May 2010, 19:27

In at cycletreads & saw a nice new MT21 & rear E07.
Mmmmmmm...
Clive happily helped me put them in the van as the original purchaser couldn't come up with the money soon enough.

I could be tempted to sell them to anyone local for a not so exorbitant markup

**NordieBoy** · 7th May 2010, 19:37

Originally Posted by Padmei

In at cycletreads & saw a nice new MT21 & rear E07.
Mmmmmmm...
Clive happily helped me put them in the van as the original purchaser couldn't come up with the money soon enough.

I could be tempted to sell them to anyone local for a not so exorbitant markup

MT21 front and E07 rear?
Sounds like an Underground standing order

**Padmei** · 7th May 2010, 20:38

Do ya reckon I could hold them to ransom? Will take payment in mussels...

**Underground** · 8th May 2010, 09:24

Keep your hands off , Im saving them for when (if) it rains .

**umopom** · 8th May 2010, 17:43

Weather looks OK for tomorrow - anyone facy a trip out?
Cheers
JC

**Padmei** · 8th May 2010, 18:50

Bikes still out of action a bit.

**cooneyr** · 11th May 2010, 13:30

Any of you fella's gonna do the Lamb Valley Laid Back on 30 May? Do I bother trying to talk wifey into letting me bring the XR250R up to NN when we visit that weekend? If so whats the normal cost, what's the "rules" i.e. spark arrestor, boots and helmet? NMCC rules page looks like it is all about MNZ level race events. Also what is the terrain up Lamb Valley like - wet soft dirt and grass or dry hard clay and gravels?

Did a trail ride at Spotswood on Sunday and what a blast. I'm sore as but hooked! Old XR got a bloody good hiding

and stood up to the modern big boys pretty well.

Cheers R