Db1k 2012

**NordieBoy** · 13th October 2011, 08:23

When you register, the confirmation at the bottom mentions "stikers"

"Steekers" would be more a more acceptable error...

**Buddha#81:Me** · 13th October 2011, 08:58

i'm in......woohoo

**ADVGD** · 13th October 2011, 11:58

DB1K Website Registrations

Please note that your name won't appear on the riders page straight away, by default it is "not yet approved", Ryan checks and "approves" the new registrations before they appear on the riders page.

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

When you register, the confirmation at the bottom mentions "stikers"

"Steekers" would be more a more acceptable error...

Oi, quiet up in the cheap seats

...typo fixed

Good to see your entry this year mate

**pete376403** · 13th October 2011, 12:31

Originally Posted by Transalper

Ok, but you're not using it on the front though ?
KLRs and DRs are also only mid sized, while I feel the argument still applies to them, :

Don't want to turn this into a tyre thread BUT - I went and checked and there is a Shinko on the front as well.
Also I've never heard anyone describe a KLR as "mid sized" before, usually they are called fat pigs at best, and often far worse.
However, enjoy your DB, on what ever rubber you have. Wish I was going but finances, etc...:-(

**NordieBoy** · 13th October 2011, 13:56

Originally Posted by pete376403

Wish I was going but finances, etc...:-(

It's less than $30 if you don't count petrol, food or accommodation...

**Transalper** · 13th October 2011, 14:14

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

It's less than $30 if you don't count petrol, food or accommodation...

... and don't buy a Tee souvenir.
BUT that man coming from the other Island has to buy Ferry Tickets too which makes it a bit more costly.. that's why I haven't done many NI adventures other than a couple of Capital Coasts.

**NordieBoy** · 13th October 2011, 14:55

Originally Posted by Transalper

... and don't buy a Tee souvenir.
BUT that man coming from the other Island has to buy Ferry Tickets too which makes it a bit more costly.. that's why I haven't done many NI adventures other than a couple of Capital Coasts.

Yeah, I was kinda glossing over the hundreds of $$ for the other items

**MXNUT** · 13th October 2011, 17:38

As the Tua man would say O for orsome Guys.

Web site detail is amazing

Registered ( 6 times but thats another story ) booked the accomodation and ferry tickets.

Im so organized i dont recongnize myself.

Right U other Norf islanders, whats your plans, convoy maybe ??

**cooneyr** · 13th October 2011, 20:29

Originally Posted by Padmei

tu meke bro

I had to look that up

Chur bro

Originally Posted by Transalper

I see the DB1k website is now up and I didn't notice any specific mention of tyres...

Yes no mention of tyres because there is no one right answer. There is mention of "terrain encountered will include steep inclines and declines, rough terrain, rutted sections, slippery/muddy terrain and stream and river crossings." as you say I've left it for riders to decide.

Originally Posted by Skinny_Birdman

Beaut website guys - Registered.

Yer twice. Sent you an email

Originally Posted by ADVGD

DB1K Website Registrations

Big thanks to this man - he da man!!!

Cheers R

**bushy** · 13th October 2011, 22:08

Fantastic effort to the organisers, hats off to you.

Im definately in.....as long as accrued brownie points havent been redeemed between now and then.

**buggsubique** · 14th October 2011, 01:37

Originally Posted by MXNUT

Right U other Norf islanders, whats your plans, convoy maybe ??

Im heading down tues nightt the long way down...westcoast, arthurs, somewheresomewhere, bluff then back up for the friday bbq gathering. Gottawarm up before the ride eh....
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**Padmei** · 14th October 2011, 06:46

Originally Posted by buggsubique

Gottawarm up before the ride eh....
.

Which brings up a good point. All those north Islanders that haven't been done that way on a bike before be warned that it can get bloody cold at any time down there! It will prob be 30degrees & sunny

however I would have frozen my mammaries off on the way down last year if I didn't pop into Para & got an offcut of thin sleeping mat stuff for under the jacket.
just a headsup for your riding comfort

**Crim** · 14th October 2011, 06:47

scheeze - I am glad I am on "the most powerful dual sport motorcycle in the world" and not on a DR - they seem to be like arseholes on the Dusty

"not very pretty but everyone has one"