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From my experience once they have been bent or have warped no matter how well you straighten it, the first time it heats up it goes back to its bent state.

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With some major changes happening in my life I needed a release and the first Nav ride for 2014 was it.

I had arranged to meet up with my mate Steve from Coffs Harbour for the ride, we have ridden together for years from jet skis to trials bikes, bucket racing, Sliders, enduro bikes, transalps and now both riding Husqvarna’s things normally get a bit silly when we team up and this weekend was no different…………..

I left work on Friday afternoon for the last time after 22 years heading north to Wauchope was the distraction I needed. I rolled in about 6.00pm. About the same time a 690 KTM rolled in, It was Ian who I met on the longest day ride two odd years ago, We had a chat and decided he would be riding with Steve and myself over the two days.

The bunkhouse is a different concept one that I don’t really like, as I struggle to sleep with people snoring, farting sneezing etc but it was the only option available. Not much sleep was had and we were up early ready to ride.

The whole two days of riding were a bit of a blur but possibly up there with some of the best weekends I have ever had.

I call my mate Steve Mr Squiggle years ago when we had our Transalps we went on a ride and I swear he was trying to join the corners up with fishtail lines.

Well this ride was no different some of the fishtails he was leaving were insane, I was trying to be good as I had all but sold my bike prior to the Nav ride.

After a top feed at the pub with no beer for lunch, peer group pressure finally took over, and the rest of the afternoon was spent backing it in to corners and fishtailing power sliding out.

The three of us were taking turns leading and we were all having a great time, we finished up at Ians at Nambucca Heads for a couple of beers before heading down to our accomodation for the night.

We had a good swim in the pool, Steve diagnosed the issue with Wolfies Triumph, I then messaged the potential buyer of my bike stating ” I had too much fun today the bike is no longer for sale. Had a great feed and some stale beer before turning in for the night.

Woke early and had breakfast and a chat with Kat and Mick then headed out for the group photo. We were dragging the chain getting going but once we did we had a blast on the ride back to Wauchope there was plenty more sideways action……..

Highlights of the weekend
Both Steve and I pretty much destroyed our rear tyres ( Which were both new tyres to start)
I got the worst fuel economy I ever had out of bike using 24 liters to do 260km.

Probably won’t get a chance to do another Nav ride this year, so it was good to have such a great time on this one…..

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Up for grabs one coupling lock has a padlock that is locked on it I have no idea where the key is. Should be easy enough to break it off?

A defender brand wheel lock comes with two keys. (Item gone)

A no name brand wheel lock comes with two keys.

To be picked up from Springwood in the Blue Mountains or Parramatta during business hours.

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A couple of photos from the great weekend.

Our Accommodation for Friday night a two bedroom unit. Put the snorer in a room on his own and he still kept me awake all night.

We sticker bombed Gav’s BMtroubleu as he calls it…..

Some of the crew on the Ferry.

We made a slight detour to go and check this out.

View from the lookout.

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check your PM’s

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Murph nothing embarrassing about that effort! at least you were going the right way……

What about me flipping the bike whilst going backwards now that’s embarrassing………

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Just had the call from TB to say I was the lucky winner. Thinking a nice set of warm gloves may be on the shopping list after the ride home on Sunday afternoon.

Thanks to Steve at Adventure Moto for the voucher.

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My GF is the same height and loves her XT250 (earlier models referred to as a XT225). They are all 223cc.
Same engine as a TTR 230 but the seat is a bit more comfortable if doing longer rides.
They are are near bulletproof we had a late 90’s model with 30,000km on it and never had been apart…..
Green slip is slightly cheaper than a 250 too.
The one below is her 2003 model

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Steve getting a hand from Murph

Burnsy getting a hand from Badbowie and Murph

Dude Styling

Ev

The Crew

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As the name of the ride was Bush to Beach.

BUSH

BEACH

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The trick is blow compressed air into the drain hole for the spark plug area on the side of the engine. Should pop the cap straight off.

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The Gear sack i got off Badbowie and the panniers i got off Krusty and i think they look awesome, Thanks guys.

Pete the bike looks good, Gear sack bag looks like it was designed for the Piglet looks alot better on your bike then under my bench where it had been for the last 10+ years

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We went back and checked on the cruiser, they got winched out backwards by a D40 Navara…. SB should know what coal mine that photo is off.
My hand has healed very well not many people would believe me but riding has actually helped it more than physio (unless I fall off of course)

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Bob wrote:

aido wrote:

$9000 for a 11 is a good price mate
Dont think you would be putting much from your 04 onto a 11 , complete different bike
heaps better,you still wont be able to touch the ground tho :laugh:

Hey Aido have you looked at your avatar recently ………..well have another look just for me :laugh:

What about the forks ,swing arm ,drivetrain ?????? is the actual motor any/much different apart from attaching to a different frame will they fit /interchange between frames ?

Forks are different
Swingarm is different but I think all the linkages are the same
There is a slight different ratio somewhere in the gearbox from memory as 04 ran 14/50 gearing and alloy frames run 13/50 for the same result.
Motor is pretty much the same

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