Laxed out rides

**wharekura** · 13th February 2012, 13:32

speedo healer is over 150$ even at my reduced rate of purchase. i can borrow the misses android phone, get a waterproof casing mount for 50$ at most, download a free android gps speedo app that works on full display (almost 4"). tested in the car on Saturday on the way to raglan and proved very successful - so next is a bike mount.
Issues and solutions:
1. Sun glare = get "sun visor" for the casing
2. Battery power = take spare battery
3. Rain (not sure on this one yet)
4. Getting pinched = take it out of case and use the unit for its original intent, a phone

There will be other issues such as gps loss in tunnels etc but the idea is to get a feeling on how much the speed is out by so can stick to speed limit if kiwi law decides to make the 4km speed threshold permanent. We pay enough in regos and fuel tax - no need to give any more.

The other core benefit of using the phone is that if TEC gets sick of following me one day, I can at try and find my way back via google maps / navigator. (if there is service)

This article reminded me of my near miss with Mark 3 weekends ago with the lor group ride to Kaiaua:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/mo...the-road-rules

**Murray** · 13th February 2012, 15:01

I'm away this weekend so if anyone wants to plan a ride please do so. Paeroa races are on and thats always a good option for a Sunday ride, we have been a couple of times over previous years and well worth going if you haven't been. Set ups pretty good too with storage areas for your gear at about $5 a bag and some good bike gear stalls and facilities to watch some pretty good racing.

Following week is Westpac Helicopter Ulysses ride in Auckland leaving Karaka at 9.00 a.m. I think. I will be looking at going on this as it is a hugely worthwhile cause to assist. Unfortunately Bikes, Blues and BBQ is not on the same day this year and we have to wait or 01 April for that ride!!!

**ckai** · 13th February 2012, 15:12

Originally Posted by awa355

You will find every speedo ever made probably reads fast. My XVS650 reads four k's faster than the GPS at a 100kph. And thats more accurate than my CBF250 and my Nissan Pulsar were.

A TV programme looked at car speedo reading errors last year. An indicated 8 kph faster than the true speed at 100kph isn't unusual.

All vehicle manufacturers build in a a speedo tolerance. They say it's in the interests of safety (if you're going to use the speed limit as a target we'll help make you drive/ride slower) but I'd say it's more to do with covering their asses.

Originally Posted by BigAl

Get a Speedo Healer, most speedos are out by 5-10% plus different sprockets/profile tyres muck up your speedo as well.

They are real easy to install and calibrate.

I don't have an issue with speedo inaccuracies unless it was say 10km/h out. It's always a nice "bonus" if you ever get pulled up being a criminal thinking you were doing 20km/h over the limit and you're told you were only doing 12km/h over

. Do not reply "really? I thought I was going faster" haha

**slofox** · 13th February 2012, 16:10

Originally Posted by ckai

I don't have an issue with speedo inaccuracies unless it was say 10km/h out.

I tolerated a 7% over-read on the SV for two years without a problem. But the 9% was enough to confuzzle me. Tried to sort it but gave up eventually...

**wharekura** · 14th February 2012, 09:59

Im keen to bike up if fine - anyone else? If its a group ride then need one of u experienced fellas to take lead and another to take tail. 25$ entry http://www.battleofthestreets.co.nz/

**mvw** · 15th February 2012, 22:10

Hyosung NZ have talked to the factory, who are going to supply a replacement swingarm for my GT250!

Good on you, Hyosung, good on you Hyosung NZ!

**nanahc** · 15th February 2012, 23:56

Originally Posted by mvw

Hyosung NZ have talked to the factory, who are going to supply a replacement swingarm for my GT250!

Good on you, Hyosung, good on you Hyosung NZ!

As they should. good to hear they sorted you out, lets just hope it didnt do any other damage to the bike.

**wharekura** · 16th February 2012, 06:08

Originally Posted by mvw

Hyosung NZ have talked to the factory, who are going to supply a replacement swingarm for my GT250!

Good - now maybe I will have a fellow 250 to be with during group rides.

**ckai** · 16th February 2012, 07:13

Did they put up much fight or were they pretty good to deal with it? Good to hear it's getting sorted without you having to lose out.

Originally Posted by nanahc

As they should. good to hear they sorted you out, lets just hope it didnt do any other damage to the bike.

This is right. I hope it'll get looked over for safety reasons.

**wharekura** · 16th February 2012, 08:34

dont think im a snob - I used to go to the schooner bar by the old bus center in auckland cbd in the late 90s (was a colorful time) - but if you want a change for one nite here is an idea that works out to be 4$ a glass http://www.grabone.co.nz/waikato/key...onteiths-bar-5

**IkieBikie** · 16th February 2012, 11:47

Originally Posted by wharekura

dont think im a snob - I used to go to the schooner bar by the old bus center in auckland cbd in the late 90s (was a colorful time) - but if you want a change for one nite here is an idea that works out to be 4$ a glass http://www.grabone.co.nz/waikato/key...onteiths-bar-5

Whats the TAB like and will they have the 2 x $50 bartab draws and burger meal deal and cheap menu and all 3 Sky sport channels and can you get Lion product there??? Go for it

**wharekura** · 16th February 2012, 12:02

Originally Posted by IkieBikie

Whats the TAB like and will they have the 2 x $50 bartab draws and burger meal deal and cheap menu and all 3 Sky sport channels and can you get Lion product there???

If it had all that then it wouldn't be a change

**5150** · 16th February 2012, 12:04

Originally Posted by IkieBikie

Whats the TAB like and will they have the 2 x $50 bartab draws and burger meal deal and cheap menu and all 3 Sky sport channels and can you get Lion product there??? Go for it

You don't ask for much, do you?

You forgot to ask about valet parking for the bike and red carpet at the door

**Murray** · 16th February 2012, 15:36

And staff discounts cause I think I know someone who works there??????

**caseye** · 16th February 2012, 19:25

Bloody Tronites don't want much for nicks do they. LOL hey guys, The schooner was a hell of a Pub back in the day. I too used to frequent it a bit, never any hint of trouble while I was there though.
IkieBikie that red carpet? where do i get some from??
Te he he.
Missed you on Monday, works a bummer aye.
You guys gunna come stop over this week?