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Ollie wrote:

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I wonder if Rocstomper offer the same “free yearly service” :dry: Im getting one fitted up for the Gasgas at work now, I had the Damper but needed to manufacture a new top clamp and modify the alloy spigot.

Good service goes a long way for return customers;)

Ollie

I have a rocstomper which was leaking from the bottom shaft ‘O’ ring, I rang them and they wanted $25 for an ‘O’ ring service kit + postage. No mention of free servicing. I got my ‘O’ ring kit out and serviced it myself, just replacing the leaking ‘O’ ring which is the only one that could leak outside.

Mickp

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Got mine in the mail today along with some sprockets, brake pads etc. Good price and quick delivery.

Mickp

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Dr D

Lotsa and I will be there.
We are booked in to Hampton Half Way House for Sat. night.
Please put Lotsa on the ride list.

Mickp

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Any of you guys going to stay at Hampton halfway house on Sat. night TB? Lotsa & I are going down on Sat. arvo and staying O/N

Mickp

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Trailboss wrote:

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Well I just received a text from Eagle and spoke with Dan once he got his pants on, but Kylie was telling him which ones to wear I think :laugh:

Everyone got back under their own steam, there was the odd lay down (a few, was slippery in spots Dan said), Kylie had one in a creek :ohmy: , Novice had two in the space of a couple of metres and Eagle did but only because his bike was tired I was told :laugh:

Boony escaped un-roosted, Menace I should have gone, you cant send boys to do a mans work it seems . Dan lined him up at a gate, he ran into Boony’s back wheel to unsettle him and then line him up or something didnt happen anyway. To much thinking Dan, more roosting!

Both Dan and Kylie said they IRC rears worked well and Dan was happy with grip and said there was no wear

Everyone was heading to the pub and a grand time was had by all the bastards

TB

Just got a call from Gavb looking for someone to go for a ride. Apparently Eagle has been sending him text messages on what a good time they are all having at Nundle while Gav sits around home waiting for his Mrs to drop #2. I think Eagle should be charged with aggravated cruelty:S .

Mickp

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Dr D wrote:

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EAGLE`02 wrote:

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mickp wrote:

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Dr D

Lotsa and I are interested in the ride. Thinking of coming down on Sat. and staying o’night. Any suggestions as to a Pub etc to stay Sat. night. Anyone else pubbing it?

Mickp

Hampton Pub on Jenolan Caves road was where we stayed on the Anniversary Caves To Caves ride, it was good.
Has a bunkhouse or separate rooms too !!!

I`m not sure if this is applicable to the ride starting poijnt that DrD has in mind ???
Just a suggestion;)

Hey Eagle

Yes we are start just down the road about two km’s so there would great place to start the day cheers bud for your help here.

Thanks guys,
just checked out their website, looks pretty good with a double room at $65. Looks like a done deal. I’ll check with lotsa over the weekend and make a booking next week.

Thanks, Mick

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Adrian
I tried an 07 wr450 last year and was not impressed. fuel consumption was high and with jetting it back to virtually standard jetting could not get much more than 80kms to a tank. I also bought an 07 wr250 before that and thought it was a great bike but got sick of shuffling gears and reving the freckle out of it at 100kmh. I am lazy these days and decided to stick with a 450. Hence the wr450, but did not like it and went back to orange. I ended up with an 08 450KTM which I like. Will idle along in 6th gear at 100kmh and will run out to 160k’s+ (so my son tells me). One thing I dont like with the new kato is the airbox (compared to 07 & earlier models) filters get dirtier with dust and mud. Not sure of the long term reliability compared to the older RFS motor. (My sons 04 450ktm has 12000km on it and goes really well and no problems as yet).
A couple of other mates have been pretty pissed when after 12 months after they have bought a new yammy they have had to loose big dollars to get rid of their bike as dealers were selling new superseded yammies at secondhand prices. The KTM’s seem to hold their value better for resale.
I know it is a hard decision to make, but I think you really need to have a good ride on each bike before you part with your hard earned dollars. Good luck.

Catch you at the snowy ride, Mickp.

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EAGLE`02 wrote:

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mickp wrote:

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Spewing I could not get this weekend off work, would have loved to go on the ride.
Anyway all have a great and safe weekend.

Mickp

:laugh: , I tell ya Mick, your not spewin` as much as GavB:P
He is letting me know each time I see him at work how much he would have loved this trip.

Next Time Maybe

Yeh, Kim could drop the bundle anyday, she went three weeks early last time just so young Josh could be born on my b’day. Its amazing what mates will do for ya.

mickp

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Spewing I could not get this weekend off work, would have loved to go on the ride.
Anyway all have a great and safe weekend.

Mickp

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Dr D

Lotsa and I are interested in the ride. Thinking of coming down on Sat. and staying o’night. Any suggestions as to a Pub etc to stay Sat. night. Anyone else pubbing it?

Mickp

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Jeffro wrote:

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Uncle Fester wrote:

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Is there a reason why you leave the air in the tube when you put it back in the tyre?????

It stops you getting a twist in the tube and minimises the chances of pinching it when refitting the tyre I believe.

The HD tubes stay up without the v/v core in place any way
and they are a lot harder to pinch when fitting

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EAGLE`02 wrote:

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Found this vid on Tyre Changing a while ago, and getting the new Michy this week jolted my memory to find the vid again!!

I found it to be useful (being the amateur that I am :blink: )
Thought it may be useful to others on OBT & might tempt them to have a go themselves,,,

PLUS,,, The more ya try at home, the more proficient ya will be out on the Trails on the next adventure

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIBm0Qv1BKA

I just changed a front tyre this arvo :angry: ready for a ride on friday with a few mates from work.
The bloke in the video makes it look so easy, but he isn’t using ULTRA HD tubes. Its like tryn to fit another F****n tyre inside the tyre :S

Any how its on now, just hope I dont have to fix a puncture on the trail.

Another trick with the HD tubes is to slip the tube inside the tyre before trying to fit the tyre to the rim. Then slip the rim into the tyre with the valve being placed into the hole in the rim, then place the v/v locknut on the v/v to keep it in place. This saves the fingers trying to get the v/v through the rim hole. Also if you leave the tyre in the sun to warm for a while it helps soften the tyre making it a little easier to fit.
Then work the tyre onto the rim as in the vid. I usually use some WD40 on the tyre bead to help it slip on (similar to using the talc) Just beware if you go to ride on the road after fitting the tyre with WD on it.

Good luck eagle

Mick

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KylieD wrote:

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I really like it Mick. I was looking at the BMW’s not long ago but DanD turned me off them. Also TB says I have to be able to pick it up if I drop it so I am going to start rock climbing (indoor) to work on my upper body strength.

Where there’s a will there’s a way.

I suppose I may be biased towards the BM’s as I already have the 1150GS which I have had for 6 years. I used to have an NX some years ago and have been looking around for an NX for a while but they are asking good money for anything decent. This came along at the right price so the choice was made for me. Haven’t had a chance to give it a decent run yet as I’ve been busy working.
Hopefully soon:woohoo:

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EAGLE`02 wrote:

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That`s nice Mick, has GavB seen it yet???:laugh:
Reckon he would be spewing about the riding time he will be missing out on:blink:

But, He will be back soon enoughB)

I sent him an email with some pics but have not heard from him yet

Mickp

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[file] DanD wrote:

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No worries TB – We will work something out. If it’s going to be a cruisy ride some of the dual sport Old Bulls might be keen to join us as well?

Would be keen to join the ride on my new toy provided I am rostered off from work

Mickp

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