Shopping check-list & packing to ride

[Steve WyethMember]

Iva wrote:

There is a reason that the Orange and Berg bikes are lighter, lighter materials and less of them. You can make your own mind up about the robustness of the design, there are lots of differing stories out there.

Now I’ve seen it all, a guy on Husky questioning the reliability and build quality of other bikes :laugh: That aside, half the bolts on the motors of these modern bikes are steel screwing into aluminium which is just as easy to strip if you’re not paying attention to what you’re doing or are a bit heavy handed.

There are lots of differeing stories because there are lots of Orange and Blue bikes out there. I can’t remember the last time I saw a Husky on the trails. It’s like comparing 1% of 1000 against 1% of zero!

[DeanMember]

You should pack a goggle cleaning rag,I put mine up my left sleeve for easy access. you can also grab those safety glass cleaner satchels from Bunnings (pro clean ) are good and safety specs if its a wet ride, which happens a lot if riding at Wauchoppy.

Ollie

[DarrenMember]

axel wrote:

Allen key for you handguards.
Phillips SD for the air bleeders on your forks.
Chain breaker to fix broken chain.
Spare chain link joiner.
Flat head SD to adjust your air screw.
Old allen key ground down to a square shape to fit in the power valve dolly.
Old spanner that fits the drain plug on the carbie to drain the water out of there when you drown it.
Spare R clips for brake caliper pin clips (or tie wire)
Old 35mm negative to clean your fork seals when oil starts pissing out of WP forks (isnt that rare?!)
Tube valve removal tool and spare valves (tyre tubes)
Tie wire up both ends of your throttle cable so when a branch grabs it you wont do a Bat out of Hell impersonation.
File or grind the foot brake teeth closest to the clutch cover so when you drop it on that side it wont hole you clutch cover.
Extend the hose breather on the power valve cover so when you wash your bike next the water wont find the breather and make your gbox oil go grey.
When you get tired of cleaning the mud from your airbox or are unlucky enough to drown it in a water filled rut, use bicycle inner tube or similar in all the joins around rear guard and airbox.
Next time you drain your gbox oil be aware of the oil level bolt is in thin magnesium and will strip unless you tighten it with a girl grip.

There’s some good info in among there! Thanks

Razz

[AlexMember]

Iva wrote:

There is a reason that the Orange and Berg bikes are lighter, lighter materials and less of them. You can make your own mind up about the robustness of the design, there are lots of differing stories out there.

Moto was brutally honest there, thanks Moto. Love it.

I mentioned one bolt only. Notorious for being a problem since 1998. If the owner uses a torque wrench correctly (like the nice Kingchrome ones currently on special) when servicing their Katoberg there will never be an issue. It’s not a HQ Holden right. It’s a race bike built for competition.

I personally don’t bother using the oil level sight bolt. I drain the oil and pour in the correct amount (700ml I think). Done.

[Matt BakerMember]

cable ties

[DarrenMember]

See, I have been listening! :laugh:

the advised goodies have started to arrive, lots more to come still including Kinchrome torque wrench (cheap!) from Chris in a day or so. There’ll be no strippin’ that oil level sight bolt for me (not that I’ll use it either, I’ll just drain completely and re-fill with correct amount). Oh the joy, my first ever torque wrench :woohoo:

Razz

[scott bockingMember]

razzle wrote:

See, I have been listening! :laugh:

the advised goodies have started to arrive, lots more to come still including Kinchrome torque wrench (cheap!) from Chris in a day or so. There’ll be no strippin’ that oil level sight bolt for me (not that I’ll use it either, I’ll just drain completely and re-fill with correct amount). Oh the joy, my first ever torque wrench :woohoo:

Razz

That Muc Off goggle cleaner fluid is the shit Raz!
I love the stuff. Bets way to keep them looking brand new.

STM

[DarrenMember]

singletrackmind wrote:

That Muc Off goggle cleaner fluid is the shit Raz!
I love the stuff. Bets way to keep them looking brand new.

STM

Chris threw that in as a freebie! Bargain!!

[Peter HornMember]

Jokes and brand digs aside Razzle, get stuff that doesnt weigh much to carry on the bike, it’s amazing how much you can end up carrying! Then make real sure you have to carry it all, keep in mind having it at the car doesn’t (normally) let you keep riding its what you have with you that keeps you on the trail.
I like Ollies rag up the sleeve but have one somewhere else on wet rides or sweaty ones as the one up your sleeve gets wet or muddy real quick some rides.
As for the gear for the shed, sometimes if you aint a good mechanic its better to find a mate who is and then get him (or her – don’t want the ladies calling me sexist) to demo how to do stuff on your bike with thier gear/tools, don’t piss em off by continually going back but get the tips then ask what sort of gear they like and buy that cause you’ll already know how to use it.
Like the response Moto!!

[ChrisMember]

Ollie wrote:

You should pack a goggle cleaning rag,I put mine up my left sleeve for easy access. you can also grab those safety glass cleaner satchels from Bunnings (pro clean ) are good and safety specs if its a wet ride, which happens a lot if riding at Wauchoppy.

Ollie

Talking of goggle rags, I keep one of these tucked behind my front plate and secured with the attached carrabina,
of-course available at http://www.dirtbikedeals.com.au

http://dirtbikedeals.com.au/shop/index.php/component/rokecwid/?Itemid=103#ecwid:category=204974&mode=product&product=591394

[Steve WyethMember]

chris72a wrote:

Talking of goggle rags, I keep one of these tucked behind my front plate and secured with the attached carrabina,

+1

Well kind of! I don’t use a rag as after the first or second use it’s a wet as schoolgirls…..errrr…..hair after swim training :unsure: I just cut a cheap chamoix in half, fold it a few times and wedge it behind the headlight. You can ring the water out and keep using the thing.

[GregMember]

moto wrote:

I just cut a cheap chamoix in half, fold it a few times and wedge it behind the headlight. You can ring the water out and keep using the thing.

Nice idea will be doing that myself now

TB

[Leo.CMember]

Trailboss wrote:

moto wrote:

I just cut a cheap chamoix in half, fold it a few times and wedge it behind the headlight. You can ring the water out and keep using the thing.

Nice idea will be doing that myself now

TB

+1, clever bunch of fellas aren’t ya

[Steve WyethMember]

What looks to have caused the failure BW? No mention of valves and cams so a 2 stroke? Older 360/380 or something, piston seems large (given my 300 was a 72mm).

EDIT: Whoops, wrong thread! Can a mod move for me please :blush:

[DarrenMember]

Iva wrote:

Jokes and brand digs aside Razzle, get stuff that doesnt weigh much to carry on the bike, it’s amazing how much you can end up carrying! Then make real sure you have to carry it all, keep in mind having it at the car doesn’t (normally) let you keep riding its what you have with you that keeps you on the trail.
I like Ollies rag up the sleeve but have one somewhere else on wet rides or sweaty ones as the one up your sleeve gets wet or muddy real quick some rides.
As for the gear for the shed, sometimes if you aint a good mechanic its better to find a mate who is and then get him (or her – don’t want the ladies calling me sexist) to demo how to do stuff on your bike with thier gear/tools, don’t piss em off by continually going back but get the tips then ask what sort of gear they like and buy that cause you’ll already know how to use it.
Like the response Moto!!

Thanks Iva

Yep, there are actually some double-ups in these kits which I was aware of upon buying them … I’m not a bumbag kinda person so the plan is to consolidate only what is necessary and to backpack them.

I’m, an “OK” mechanic, only with a 2T which is my reason (one of them) for buying one … it’s the tools that I’m lacking after a long time out of the saddle and the Orange/Blue brand specific advice which I’ve found lots of in this forum which has been great.

Cheers
Razz

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