DB1K - Dusty Butt 1000 2013

[Padmei]

last year I used the gps but had the rollchart photocopied on A4 in a clear file for incase i get lost I can backtrack & find out which gate I was sposed to go thru....


then I just followed Struan...

[ADVGD]

Crappy website with no online purchasing, but a few different lower priced options, brackets and lighting: Roll Chart Products

[pomgolian]

From http://www.motoone.co.nz side load so you can take it indoors load your roll chart then easy fit back on bike - seems to work well although quite small but should get a week of charts into it for Picton to start of DBK1 which is plenty.

[gpcustom]

i just bought a Garmin Dakota 20 from ebay. Was looking at them and thats what the guy at Nav com recomended to get. It was gana be $520 here got from ebay $257 nz including shiping. Allso will be looking at diffrent tyres as the Bridgeston gritty ones i got are crap

[_Shrek_]

then I just followed Struan...

then what, got cell phone coverage to find out where you are

[NordieBoy]

i just bought a Garmin Dakota 20 from ebay. Was looking at them and thats what the guy at Nav com recomended to get. It was gana be $520 here got from ebay $257 nz including shiping. Allso will be looking at diffrent tyres as the Bridgeston gritty ones i got are crap

Nice. Looks to be the same as my Oregon 300 but with a lower res screen.

[gpcustom]

Nice. Looks to be the same as my Oregon 300 but with a lower res screen.

Oh sweet so do you think it will be ok im not up with all the gps stuff

[NordieBoy]

Oh sweet so do you think it will be ok im not up with all the gps stuff

It'll be sweet.

Get a RAM mount setup for it.

[Adux]

Gidday Adux,

Did you happen to be in a meeting with me this afternoon i.e. are you who I think you are? 11l tank for a KLX250s discussion?

If you have an Etrex with fresh maps it will be most likely be OK. Can you tell me which model i.e. Legend, Vista etc?

Also re building a roll chart holder try this - http://www.torpedo7.co.nz/products/T...e-sheet-holder

Cheers
Ryan

Indeed I did happen to be in a meeting with you yesterday afternoon.

Thanks for the links, Etrex is a Legend HCx but I quite fancy trying the road book type navigation as I have never done it before. The Touratech units look Gucci but are pretty expensive, will perhaps load up with both and compare on the day.

More likely I will just cheat and follow someone!

Cheers

[cold comfort]

It'll be sweet.

Get a RAM mount setup for it.

Like the man says- the RAM mounts work well. Adapted a Radar Detector mount for the roll chart and can switch for the GPS if required on the same handlebar mount. Open to any bright lightweight additional fuel options for the KTM. Can't find anything on the net/or ADVrider. Could take the Tiger but just too much of a handful and have already drowned it once- not something to be repeated.

[Transalper]

.... Open to any bright lightweight additional fuel options for the KTM. Can't find anything on the net/or ADVrider. Could take the Tiger but just too much of a handful and have already drowned it once- not something to be repeated.

Yep, you'll have more fun on the lightweight KTM, even with a fuel can strapped on back.
When I used a can last year I left it empty until the leg I knew I was likely to need it.

Wow, hard to believe how fast the ride is filling, only 9 spots left!

[gpcustom]

Like the man says- the RAM mounts work well. Adapted a Radar Detector mount for the roll chart and can switch for the GPS if required on the same handlebar mount. Open to any bright lightweight additional fuel options for the KTM. Can't find anything on the net/or ADVrider. Could take the Tiger but just too much of a handful and have already drowned it once- not something to be repeated.

I dont know if i will use my cans i made i think there gana be a hassel
http://www.kathmandu.co.nz/multi-fue...ml-orange.html im thinking something like this

[ADVGD]

I dont know if i will use my cans i made i think there gana be a hassel
http://www.kathmandu.co.nz/multi-fue...ml-orange.html im thinking something like this

If you're going down that path I'd recommend MSR bottles over any overpriced Chinese imported Kathmandu shit. MSR (Mountain Safety Research) equipment is top notch, I have bashed my MSR bottles around for years riding and backpacking and they are strong as hell. The MSR also do three sizes including an 887ml

http://www.bivouac.co.nz/msr-fuel-bottle.html

Wow, hard to believe how fast the ride is filling, only 9 spots left!

Yeah very fast, now only 4 spots left!!

[Transalper]

I looked at the small bottles several years ago and decided I did not want to try filling through that small neck and was told garages don't like it when you can't stick their pump nozzles in the bottle. That's why I just pack a cheaper, proper 4 Litre plastic fuel can.

[gpcustom]

If you're going down that path I'd recommend MSR bottles over any overpriced Chinese imported Kathmandu shit. MSR (Mountain Search & Rescue) equipment is top notch, I have bashed my MSR bottles around for years riding and backpacking and they are strong as hell. The MSR also do three sizes including an 887ml

http://www.bivouac.co.nz/msr-fuel-bottle.html



Yeah very fast, now only 4 spots left!!

Thanks will take a look they have a store in dunedin

My gps has just arived just fited it to the bike