[ChrisMember]

That will be good if you can make it Adam.
Going to make it a grade 3 with a sprinkle of 4.
Give me a call if or text on 0433380426 if you can make it.
Thanks for the warning regarding back burning.
Cheers

[ChrisMember]

Really looking forward to it
3 days of riding great trials.. bring it on

[ChrisMember]

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Hi all

Brought the 449 and loving it :cheer:

The motor a gem i reckon,torquey but smooth,easy to get the power to the ground and it has more than enough of it ,for me anyway. :whistle:

Traction on the hill climbs is awesome,make’s snotty hills so much fun

The bike is just so much fun,cant wait to get back on it

Added a pic, i brought the shop owners bike as it had everything i want to do to it then some :whistle:

Bit to race bling,it looks as though it should go faster than it will with me as the pilot 😆 going to tone it down a bit with some new decor :blink:
Photo to come couldn’t attach

[ChrisMember]

The life span for a tank that has its anode replaced every 2yrs would be about 20-25yrs,leave it any later it will probably last about 10yrs.
An 8yr old anode could fall to pieces when trying take it out a 10 yr old anode would have fallen to pieces anyway.
Then it sit’s rusting at the bottom of your tank and every time you run a bath it will come out a rusty colour that could be mistaken for piss and the girls hate that
so you will probably have to buy a new one tank anyway. 😆
As a plumber i know this and have to replace 10yr old tanks all the time which is good for me so don’t tell every one :laugh: cheers

[ChrisMember]

He’s been,he liked it a lot,but he didn’t have enough cash.But he said he want’s it,so he’s said he’s going to try & raise the extra cash… :pinch:
So i’m going to do the decent thing and hold it for him until friday.

So it could still be on the market,I’ll give you a call Deano as soon as i know.

Cheers

[ChrisMember]

Hey Deano

Sorry didn’t get back to you sooner.I’ve just spoke to the guy who supposed to be buying it and he’s coming to pick it up later today.i’ll let you know how it goes.

Cheers

[ChrisMember]

Just incase any one is in the market for a really nice 690r mine is still for sale.
Cheers

[ChrisMember]

Standing up in corners : ohmy: that would be interesting :side:

According to aus dirt bike you tube footage suspension set up is the difference.

Long seat is good for your health :S

[ChrisMember]

Don’t worry if that bike carrier can’t make it to the auction i’ll bring my one along instead. :laugh:

[ChrisMember]

After some research on the TE449 i’ve decided to get one soon as.
The only thing i think that would be a pain in arse is the swinging arm having to come off to replace the front sprocket because off the co axial system,not that that’s to major. :pinch:
Apart from that 1st valve check after 300k’s which will be included in 1st free service then every 1000k’s after that which is pretty standard i think for this type 4 strokes.
Judging from what Galey said and the write up’s the 449 is supposed to be really smooth and fun to ride but the 511 makes it a lot more aggressive, a bit of a hand full according to the write ups.
you can buy after market protection for the exhaust $140 in carbon looks the biz to.
Maybe because Husky is owned by BMW they will hold there money better to,maybe. :unsure:
And at $11450 on road with 2 yr warranty + trooper lu’s garage is going to do me an excellent price on all extra’s i’m going for it. :cheer:
Will keep you posted.

[ChrisMember]

Cheers lefty
Yep it has been a great bike capable of riding any terrain.
Wish i had the cash to keep it and get a more single track focused bike as well but until those numbers come in something has to give.
Good one for completing that 700k ride bet that was fun.
Cheers

[ChrisMember]

Cheers for that eagle,will give that a try to.

Like what you’ve done to your 690,looks the business.

Yeah it going to be a sad day when my 690 goes but i can’t do the cameron ride because of work : angry:
Plus can’t see me doing enough adventure riding in near future to warrant keeping her unfortunately but will riding a lot of single track so going to replace with a te449. :side: :whistle:
Have an awesome cameron ride,give that 690’s awesome mid to top end sweet spot a tickle for me :blink: :silly: :woohoo:

[ChrisMember]

Had a lot of fun at the OBT b day bash.
Those trails were excellent,especially that flowing off piste up hill section.i’ve not rode stuff like that before,bloody awesome.

It’s great to go riding with a top crew and especially good to go riding again with my old mate nick j,even though the shit he roosted tasted real bad as it managed miss
protection and smash me straight in me mouth,cheers for that..

Good to here mick’s recovering at home,get well soon.

Big thanks to TB,leads,sweeps and the twins and the rest of the crew for a top wk end.

[ChrisMember]

Bring it on
Nice crisp morning to start the ride.perfect.
Have room in my ute.can cart some gear from blaxland,if need be.

[ChrisMember]

Cheers for putting on the wk end,it was well worth it.
The suspension feels a lot better now,landing the 690 is a lot smoother although i still hit the ground with a thump but you can’t have it all.
cheers

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