[Eric SmithMember]

Guys, RE the water issue, there is tank water at Louee aplenty, and it is fine to drink. Don’t go silly carrying heaps of water unless you have a problem with tank water. Personally I prefer it to bought stuff.

[Eric SmithMember]

Trailboss wrote:

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Fair enough mate! You should try dropping the psi a bit to compare, and see what you think – prove me wrong, I don’t mind!

So if I drop the pressure and dent a rim, or get a flat whom do I bill?

TB :laugh:

:laugh: :laugh:

Bill Boony, he’s rich! :woohoo:

[Eric SmithMember]

Fair enough mate! You should try dropping the psi a bit to compare, and see what you think – prove me wrong, I don’t mind!

[Eric SmithMember]

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Why is it oh technical genius whenever I add a emoticon to a post after I have written it be I submit it, I move the cursor to where I want it, does it place it next to my name not where I want it?

TB

I have also noticed that when I use a smiley it somehow adds random spaces and carriage returns. Its a pain!

[Eric SmithMember]

All good mate, I suspected as much! :laugh:

[Eric SmithMember]

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TB :angry:

???

Don’t get cranky mate! :laugh:

I reckon you would notice the difference, you don’t! Opinions opinions opinions! :kiss:

You’re biased because you run mousses anyway!

[Eric SmithMember]

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I understand what you are saying ECKS, I also think that at a dry hot dusty slippery hard pack Louee, traction wise you wouldn’t notice the difference between 14 and 18psi just my opinion :blink: As I said before I dont care what people run, but I thought JRD’s statement was a bit out of right side

TB

Yeah, I get your point, but it isn’t really hard pack as such. I think loose rubble would be closer to the mark (if that makes any difference! Call is porridge, and it means the same thing!) The lower the psi on that surface the better really.

I usually try to run 12 or maybe 14 because it conforms to the rocks better. I find you can get almost as much difference in the handling of your bike by changing the tyre pressure as fiddling with the forks. By running the lower pressures, smaller rocks don’t deflect the front wheel or jar through the bars as much. 18psi gives a harsher ride, and will deflect off rocks much more. It is a noticeable difference (14 vs 18 is mathematically about 20%) which you can notice just by pushing on the tyre with your thumb. Simple really, but the risk of flats does increase.

[Eric SmithMember]

I just have to say…

Are you in cahoots with the Country Surveyors Association of NSW? This weekend is the weekend of the annual conference and I will be in the Gong.

Bugger. Poo. Wee. Bum. Darn. :dry:

Well you know what I actually mean!!!

[Eric SmithMember]

Trailboss wrote:

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The owners of Louee only recommend 18psi because they change tubes for free.. It means less work for them..

You dont think for second JRD that they want people to not get flat tyres there by enjoying there time and then wanting to come back to Louee instead of that place where you get all the flats tyres :huh:

They also charge for there tubes, and only fit the ones you buy from them for free

Not everybody has an angle to get us :laugh:

TB

No to be a cynic TB – well ok, maybe I am! But after changing fifty billion flats I am pretty sure they recommend 18psi not to ensure you have a good ride so much as to prevent them spending time changing tyres. And there is nothing wrong with that. Hell, for most of their customers I would agree 100% with their theory.

Just take it under advisement and if you choose to run 18psi then you will be less likely to have a flat, but more likely to have less control of the bike. If you run less than 18psi, for goodness sake make sure you have a UHD tube, and try not to spear into sharp rocks. You will have more chance of getting a flat but I wouldn’t run 18psi there in a pink fit.

[Eric SmithMember]

Stevie Wonder and Tiger Woods are in a bar. Tiger turns to Stevie and says, ‘How’s the singingcareer going?’
Stevie replies, ‘Not too bad. How’s the golf?’

Woods replies, ‘Not too bad, I’ve had some problems with my swing, but I think I’ve got that right, now.’

Stevie says, ‘I always find that when my swing goes wrong, I need to stop playing for a while and not think about it. Then, the next time I play, it seems to be all right.’

Tiger says, ‘You play GOLF?’

Stevie says, ‘Yes, I’ve been playing for years’.

Tiger says, ‘But — you’re blind! How can you play golf if you can’t see?’

Stevie Wonder replies, ‘Well, I get my caddy to stand in the middle of the fairway and call to me. I listen for the sound of his voice and play the ball towards him. Then, when I get to where the ball lands, the caddy moves to the green or farther down the fairway and again I play the ball towards his voice.’

‘But, how do you putt?’ asks Tiger

‘Well’, says Stevie, ‘I get my caddy to lean down in front of the hole and call to me with his head on the ground and I just play the ball towards his voice.’

Tiger asks, ‘What’s your handicap?’

Stevie says, ‘Well, actually — I’m a scratch golfer.’

Woods, incredulous, says to Stevie, ‘We’ve got to play a round sometime.’

Stevie replies, ‘Well, people don’t take me seriously, so I only play for money, and never play for less than $10,000 a hole. That a problem?’
Woods thinks about it and says, ‘ I can afford that, OK, I’m game for that. $10,000 a hole is fine with me. When would you like to play?’

Stevie Wonder says, ‘Pick a night’

[Eric SmithMember]

Trailboss wrote:

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AVATAR’S ON THE RIGHT SUCK!!!

Really, sucks to be you then, although we all know that

Look its different to all the other forums, Chris and I like it so it will stay for a time yet, could be long time could be shorter then that.

I would suggest your next trip to Bunnings Moto, get some wood, and build a bridge to ECKS’s place and you can both get over it, is it your biggest hassle in life :laugh: :laugh: :ohmy:

Hope this helps sooth your being upset mate

TB

Well if you put it that way TB…

Bite me!

[Eric SmithMember]

Happy Birthday Al!

[Eric SmithMember]

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AVATAR’S ON THE RIGHT SUCK!!!

Ahem…

Yes, they do, but I wouldn’t be quite so rude about it! And from what I understand it is a hassle to change, correct Chris?

[Eric SmithMember]

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I have been offered an entry for this year and have permission so looks like I’m going, not my ideal ride with 900 others but something I want to experience.

Chris.

You’ll be right Chris, it IS a good ride. Have fun mate!

[Eric SmithMember]

As much as the guys at Louee recommend 18psi, I have found that with UHD tubes you are ok at 12-14psi, and it makes the ride much more enjoyable. Don’t worry too much about it.

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