Eric Smith

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  • in reply to: XL 500S #258664

    Eric Smith
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    Teknik wrote:
    … I may have a ceremonial car park bonfire.

    Pics or it didn’t happen!! :woohoo:

    in reply to: Thanks Chris you are the man #258116

    Eric Smith
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    Onya Chris! Well done! B)

    in reply to: The D6 Dozer Restoration #255117

    Eric Smith
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    Dropped in on the lads yesterday as they were removing the canopy. There are a couple of reasons for the canopy to come off: The mount points are on the nose cone which will be removed with the hydraulic tank and other items, the design of the canopy is odd with expanded mesh on the right had side which will be removed, and a brace across the rear which will eventually be in the way of the cable controller when it is mounted, so that will be changed, and also they have to add conduits for the cables to run from the controller to the blade and these will go through the mounting pedestals for the canopy, the pedestals will be relocated and the canopy changed slightly to suit.

    Getting the canopy off with some highly technical tools – a tractor with forks and a 4-pound hammer!

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    Almost off…
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    And we’re away! They look funny without the canopy on hey!

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    Hopefully there will be more progress to report in the next few weeks!

    in reply to: How to cap off a shit fortnight ?? #257894

    Eric Smith
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    Rags, I know there is nothing we can actually do, so please remember that we are behind you. Sending positive thoughts and best wishes. Knock ’em dead to the job interview!

    in reply to: Weapon of choice ?? #257816

    Eric Smith
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    D6? Nah, D8 for clearing tracks, the D6 is for stick raking!

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    in reply to: Tenere XT660Z top ends #257785

    Eric Smith
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    I reckon that dealer is the best competition you could ask for Nick! They make you look good without even trying! :laugh:

    It would suck to be the owner of the Ten with the damaged top end though… :angry:

    in reply to: What did you do to your bike today? #257797

    Eric Smith
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    Gave my bike a service last weekend and re-fitted the stock tail extender and blinkers for the pink slip. My mechanic had said to leave it with him this week and he’d get to it when he could. As I rode it in yesterday, he told his young bloke to inspect it straight away “before this bloke thaws out!” – so I was back on the road in 15 minutes! Next job is to remove the stock tail extender and blinkers again, and re-fit my mountain goat offroad versions! B)

    in reply to: Favorite quote. #257691

    Eric Smith
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    “You can’t pull out more cock than you’ve got!” – My dad

    “An ounce of momentum is worth a pound of traction any day!” – forget, but it’s true!

    in reply to: Are lithium batteries sh#t ? #257687

    Eric Smith
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    For the money, are the Lithium batteries worth it? I mean really, I have used lead-acid or gel-mat batteries in bikes and ride-on mowers for years. I own a trickle charger but only use it when the batteries reach the end of their service lives. Even the DR-Z 250 just sits for weeks at a go then starts when I hit the button. I might have to upgrade batteries once in 3 years. Batteries cost about $60.

    I guess the weight saving thing doesn’t matter to me, because I’d be better laying off the pies and losing a few kilos myself before picking things on the bike, like the battery, to be weight problems! Or, I could stop carrying a spare tube and assorted nuts and bolts in my camelback, or not carry a camera, or phone, but you get the idea.

    Just asking, because it seems a bit gimmicky for an average trail rider to me!

    in reply to: best of luck rachael #257661

    Eric Smith
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    Chin up mate, she’s in good hands as you told me yourself today! She’s also tough and strong, not to mention determined! Let us know when you get news, and if there is anything we can do to help just ask.

    in reply to: dubbo spin #257635

    Eric Smith
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    Yep, I remember that Axel, bloody hot day! As I recall I developed a migraine as we rode… not a huge amount of fun! :sick:

    in reply to: best of luck rachael #257633

    Eric Smith
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    All the best Rachael, us Wello lot are sending our positive thoughts your way!

    in reply to: dubbo spin #257591

    Eric Smith
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    Reckon I’m too slow for you Rocket! Sadly, next Sunday I am at a band rehearsal, so I’m out.

    in reply to: dubbo spin #257589

    Eric Smith
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    Joe is, possibly others. Crazy bugger!

    in reply to: 2014 Finke #257553

    Eric Smith
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    :laugh: :laugh: 😆 😆 :woohoo: :woohoo: 👿

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