[Geoff ForshawMember]

Hey the Fish,
I hope that you have a great day mate. As PTW said “Another of the OBT gentlemen”
All the best

Cheers,
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Trailboss wrote:

isambard wrote:

Lefty,

Thanks muchly for looking after us newbies.

Hopefully we can return the favour in a few rides time. Assuming we survive this one. Getting worried about the temperatures. I thought heated handgrips was the most stupid idea ever for a bike in Australia. But looking a lot more tempting now. Currently shopping for inner gloves!

Saw some electric heated inner gloves at Adv Moto yesterday

TB

No worries Isambard. I hope it all works as planned

I actually bought some new gloves myself today I just hope that they will be warm enough!! :unsure:

Cheers,
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strucky wrote:

I put my money on Wolfman

Maybe “Trailzone” Clubby there Strucky

BTW I just spoke to my Dad in Bathurst -2deg and fog till 10am this morning :ohmy: :ohmy: :ohmy:

Just a heads up

Cheers,
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Wigster wrote:

Lefty wrote:

james wrote:

Lefty wrote:

Hi all I was talking to TB earlier today about the Nav ride next weekend and we were discussing the route of next weekends ride, amongst other things, and I have volunteered to take a few guys who have not done this type of thing before. I will be teaming up with James, Isambard and possibly Wigster (not sure if Wigster already has a ride partner) and their is also room for a couple of more starters in this group if anyone is interested. I know that it should all be fairly straight forward but if anyone is uncertain of how this all works, as you maybe a first timer at this or would like to join the group as you are just learning the Navigation skills and maybe a little unsure of your GPS/Map reading. I don’t pretend to be an expert either so we can all get lost together :whistle: , however some of the planned roads I have ridden previously and it should be fun as a group. Just remember that it is not a race and you don’t have to ride in the dust of your ride buddy and I will try to regroup along the way. It is just a thought if anyone is interested, however we will keep the group to around 6 riders.
If anyone would like to join please PM me so that I can let TB know as it was his idea. We will however need to meet at the pub at Lithgow and the departure time from the pub will be 8.00am sharp. Please ensure that you have spare tubes, pump and tools for any puncture repairs and I would suggest new or near new tyres as it could be a little damp and slippery in spots, a battery in good condition as starting a bike in freezing temps can sometimes be a little testing and warm/winter gloves, Jacket etc as it will be a little chilly in Lithgow and Orange. :blink:
I am the short 12yr old on a KTM 640 Adv :huh: :laugh: :laugh:
Anyway I look forward to seeing you all there. :woohoo:
Cheers,
Lefty

Volunteered I would say more like drew the short straw Lefty :laugh: :laugh: One things for sure you will probably be witness to a few funny moments leading Leftys Learners.
Seriously though thanks in advance for volunteering to show myself and possibly some other less experienced riders the ropes on such a journey.Takes a lot of the pressure off knowing that,well there isn’t any
Now just bring on the 22nd cant wait :woohoo: and thanks to the tyre fairy :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
I have a brand new set of 606s that I am stinging to get dirty 👿

Cheers James

:laugh: :laugh: No worries James I might have to go and see that tyre fairy too :whistle: :laugh:
We have another starter in our group, Usi on a DR650
Welcome aboard mate we will catch up with you at the pub on Friday night mate

Cheers,
Lefty

Count me in your group Lefty.

I was doing a bit of prep today and thought it might be a good idea to make sure I have all the tools to get both wheels off. 17mm allen headed bolt to get the front off, surely in the Triumph tool kit that came with the bike? Shall I check? S’pose I’d better. No such article in mine. Off to Super Cheap Auto tomorrow.

My front Mitas E10 has 8k on it, looks OK but in view of conditions a new 606 (or something similar) is going on along with swapping out the rear E07 (only got 600k on it!) for an Eo9 Dakar.

As an obsession James, it’s worse than bloody rock climbing (and that’s saying something, just ask my wife).

Wigster

Hey Wigster!!

All good mate It will be good to catch up again. See you up there

Cheers,
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strucky wrote:

Good on you Lefty

That’s a great offer for any one that is feeling a little worried

If you take Lefty up on this you are in great hands.

This is going to be a cracker

Cheers
Strucky

Thanks Strucky

Mate, I just want everyone to enjoy themselves and have a great time without the first timers worrying too much eh!

Will catch up for a beer with you up there

Cheers,
Lefty

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EAGLE`02 wrote:

Lefty is a smart cookie Strucky,,,
If he drops the 640, he will have guaranteed helpers to get it back up now (maybe they can even help him out when he comes to a stop) :laugh:

Great Work Lefty , If I was going I would be helping ya mate :whistle:

Next time hey !!!

Cheers

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Oh no!! I have been found out!! You’re on to me Eags!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
I hope to catch up for a ride soon mate

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james wrote:

Lefty wrote:

Hi all I was talking to TB earlier today about the Nav ride next weekend and we were discussing the route of next weekends ride, amongst other things, and I have volunteered to take a few guys who have not done this type of thing before. I will be teaming up with James, Isambard and possibly Wigster (not sure if Wigster already has a ride partner) and their is also room for a couple of more starters in this group if anyone is interested. I know that it should all be fairly straight forward but if anyone is uncertain of how this all works, as you maybe a first timer at this or would like to join the group as you are just learning the Navigation skills and maybe a little unsure of your GPS/Map reading. I don’t pretend to be an expert either so we can all get lost together :whistle: , however some of the planned roads I have ridden previously and it should be fun as a group. Just remember that it is not a race and you don’t have to ride in the dust of your ride buddy and I will try to regroup along the way. It is just a thought if anyone is interested, however we will keep the group to around 6 riders.
If anyone would like to join please PM me so that I can let TB know as it was his idea. We will however need to meet at the pub at Lithgow and the departure time from the pub will be 8.00am sharp. Please ensure that you have spare tubes, pump and tools for any puncture repairs and I would suggest new or near new tyres as it could be a little damp and slippery in spots, a battery in good condition as starting a bike in freezing temps can sometimes be a little testing and warm/winter gloves, Jacket etc as it will be a little chilly in Lithgow and Orange. :blink:
I am the short 12yr old on a KTM 640 Adv :huh: :laugh: :laugh:
Anyway I look forward to seeing you all there. :woohoo:
Cheers,
Lefty

Volunteered I would say more like drew the short straw Lefty :laugh: :laugh: One things for sure you will probably be witness to a few funny moments leading Leftys Learners.
Seriously though thanks in advance for volunteering to show myself and possibly some other less experienced riders the ropes on such a journey.Takes a lot of the pressure off knowing that,well there isn’t any
Now just bring on the 22nd cant wait :woohoo: and thanks to the tyre fairy :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
I have a brand new set of 606s that I am stinging to get dirty 👿

Cheers James

:laugh: :laugh: No worries James I might have to go and see that tyre fairy too :whistle: :laugh:
We have another starter in our group, Usi on a DR650
Welcome aboard mate we will catch up with you at the pub on Friday night mate

Cheers,
Lefty

[Geoff ForshawMember]

Hi all I was talking to TB earlier today about the Nav ride next weekend and we were discussing the route of next weekends ride, amongst other things, and I have volunteered to take a few guys who have not done this type of thing before. I will be teaming up with James, Isambard and possibly Wigster (not sure if Wigster already has a ride partner) and their is also room for a couple of more starters in this group if anyone is interested. I know that it should all be fairly straight forward but if anyone is uncertain of how this all works, as you maybe a first timer at this or would like to join the group as you are just learning the Navigation skills and maybe a little unsure of your GPS/Map reading. I don’t pretend to be an expert either so we can all get lost together :whistle: , however some of the planned roads I have ridden previously and it should be fun as a group. Just remember that it is not a race and you don’t have to ride in the dust of your ride buddy and I will try to regroup along the way. It is just a thought if anyone is interested, however we will keep the group to around 6 riders.
If anyone would like to join please PM me so that I can let TB know as it was his idea. We will however need to meet at the pub at Lithgow and the departure time from the pub will be 8.00am sharp. Please ensure that you have spare tubes, pump and tools for any puncture repairs and I would suggest new or near new tyres as it could be a little damp and slippery in spots, a battery in good condition as starting a bike in freezing temps can sometimes be a little testing and warm/winter gloves, Jacket etc as it will be a little chilly in Lithgow and Orange. :blink:
I am the short 12yr old on a KTM 640 Adv :huh: :laugh: :laugh:
Anyway I look forward to seeing you all there. :woohoo:
Cheers,
Lefty

[Geoff ForshawMember]

I am just on my early morning Sunday walk and read the news! Congrats Mick and I hope that it all goes well for you mate.
Cheers
Lefty
Good Morning All! :laugh:

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andy29 wrote:

Lefty wrote:

Hi Andy,

If you connect the fuel line up to a carby that is already full it won’t flow as the needle will be closed against the seat due to the fuel bowl being full.
Loosen the 3mm Allen key screw on the bottom of the float bowl and let the fuel drain out of the carby. As this happens the float level will drop resulting in the needle dropping away from the seat. This will then allow fuel to flow from the tank to the carby.
Tighten the 3mm Allen key screw and the fuel flow should stop.

Give that a go, I hope it helps.

Cheers,
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yep done that worked thank you so much lefty fantastic mate!!! ill go ad get you a beer out of the fridge and drink it for ya…… :laugh:

No worries Andy, glad to help mate

I hope that beer was nice, I think I will go and get one myself

Cheers,
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[Geoff ForshawMember]

Have a great day Krusty!!

All the best Champ!

Cheers,
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[Geoff ForshawMember]

Looks awesome Jimmy!!
I want one.

Cheers,
Lefty

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andy29 wrote:

thanks lefty ill just wait for me daughter to finish making a mess with a custard tart and ill give it ago

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: No worries mate

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Jeffro wrote:

Lefty wrote:

A Family Day Out in Paraguay!!
If you look closely there are 3 people on this bike!!
With all the safety gear……….

And yes it is a photo!!

I should have grabbed a photo of the 5 on the bike this morning. Dad with 1 son infront standing up on the lower part of the scooter and 3 kids behind on the seat heading for school.

Yeah mate! It is fairly different in other parts of the world eh!
I hope that it is all going good for you over there mate.

Cheers,
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Hi Andy,

If you connect the fuel line up to a carby that is already full it won’t flow as the needle will be closed against the seat due to the fuel bowl being full.
Loosen the 3mm Allen key screw on the bottom of the float bowl and let the fuel drain out of the carby. As this happens the float level will drop resulting in the needle dropping away from the seat. This will then allow fuel to flow from the tank to the carby.
Tighten the 3mm Allen key screw and the fuel flow should stop.

Give that a go, I hope it helps.

Cheers,
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