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Good to here Corey first 2 legs then 2 wheels
Jeffro wrote:
Quote:Jeffro wrote:Quote:Nick I road mine up the pacific highway to Wauchope from Newcastle with 13/48 and sat on 110+ at times. The gearing isn’t that critical once you get around 14/42, 14/44, 15/44. Anything around that will be fine, I rode mine the other day for a quick run and wound it out to almost 150 before I backed off, that was pretty close to the limit.So going on Krusty’s workings, what I said is about right. 14/42 to 15/44 there is very little difference, only 0.2 of a kmh so don’t stress over it too much.
thanks guys for that explanation on gearing. I will be running 15/44 for sure now. I really don’t need to go more than 125kph at anytime so for this trip it sounds perfect and less chain wear sounds good too.
That’s another decision ticked off
Nick
Jeffro wrote:
Quote:1 front is roughly 3 rear Nick, I have changed mine to 14/42 and would have no worries about running to the corner at that.thanks jeffro you answered my question as I typed it?
That’s very reassuring , I like the sound of 14/42!!Trailboss wrote:
Quote:Nickj wrote:Quote:I have been on the gear commander and am still confused, what’s the equivalent to 15/44 with a 14 front ???Go a 15 Nick, grind the case saver a little, bigger sprocket doesnt wear as fast, doesnt wear the chain as fast and the chain doesnt rub the swingarm slide rubber out as quick mate
TB
that makes sense , I’ll go the 15 and get out the grinder
Are you saying the 42 rear was still good low down on the other Drz?
I will pick up the tent on Thursday and I’ll get some pics then, it’s a $780 tent that’s been copied exactly by Black Wolf and it’s $289 from them guys, it’s still much more than I thought I would spend on a tent but it will hopefully be doing lots more trips like this
the mattress however isn’t cheap ($300) but I need a good sleep almost as much as a beer after work!!
I also checked out multi fuel stoves, amazing, they run on any fuel , and as we have unleaded in the bikes I thought it would save on gas. I know Bollocks will be serving gourmet roadkill each day but the stove could be a good back up. !!
Nick
Could I be changed from swag to tent on the list
I went into the camping shop today and found an awesome tent which is smaller and way lighter than a sleeping bag, it needs no pegs and has a bucket base.
Also their was a matress the size of a coke can and as light that ends up 50mm thick with 4 layered compartments to stop the cold or heat from the ground. It can have a fitted sheet with a tech blanket which saves the need for a sleeping bag and is way lighter and smaller. Gold!! Very very nice
were you happy with first impressions?toes wrote:
Quote:Go the vstoms they are a good bike,the one thing to watch when riding off road is the wires going to sidestand it wont allow you to start with stand down.they stick out and are quite easy to damage from rocks n shit,if damaged the bike stops dead,and they ars a heavy bugger to push homeHi Toes
is it possible to by pass like on the Drz it was real easy ?Nice bike Jeffro, I’m realy jealous I would love a comfy adventure bike
Nick
I took some time off today to start getting the DRZ ready for the trip,
I fitted new wheel bearings front and rear and got a set of spares,
I replaced the blown seal from last weekend
Checked and tightened every nut and bolt
Full service and grease
worked out how my exsisting saddle bags would fit( not bad, might use em!)
got spare air filters and Motul oil
Fitted pivot pegzwhile at the bike shop I asked about tyres( here we go again) :dry:
there has been a new tyre thrown in the mix ‘a Mitas Dakar E-09’ does anyone know about them??
I also enquired on gearing and 15-44 was suggested ?? Anyone??
Also brake pads ,soft with spares or hard( with no rear brake feel!!)??
I looked at gel seats ( nice but heavy ) $199 and air hawk (small)$??I ‘m getting close to being organised but would welcome any thoughts on the above
Nick
