Nick Jackson

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  • in reply to: Corey8 has been put on the sidelines #185638

    Nick Jackson
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    Good to here Corey first 2 legs then 2 wheels ;) :)

    in reply to: Camerons Corner in Oct 2010 #185585

    Nick Jackson
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    Jeffro wrote:

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    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

    in reply to: Camerons Corner in Oct 2010 #185567

    Nick Jackson
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    Bloody hell my heads spinning!!
    So are we saying 15/44 is going to wear better than 14/42 but have similar perfomance??

    in reply to: Camerons Corner in Oct 2010 #185565

    Nick Jackson
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    Jeffro wrote:

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    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!! :)

    in reply to: Camerons Corner in Oct 2010 #185564

    Nick Jackson
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    Trailboss wrote:

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    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 B)

    Are you saying the 42 rear was still good low down on the other Drz?

    in reply to: Camerons Corner in Oct 2010 #185559

    Nick Jackson
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    I have been on the gear commander and am still confused, what’s the equivalent to 15/44 with a 14 front ???

    in reply to: Camerons Corner in Oct 2010 #185555

    Nick Jackson
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    I was going 15/44 bit not totally sure as I’d like to keep the case saver and have been told a 15 won’t fit with it on ?

    Nick

    in reply to: Camerons Corner in Oct 2010 #185542

    Nick Jackson
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    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

    in reply to: Camerons Corner in Oct 2010 #185469

    Nick Jackson
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    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!! :) ;)

    in reply to: new ride has arrived #185489

    Nick Jackson
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    Very very nice :)
    were you happy with first impressions?

    in reply to: Camerons Corner in Oct 2010 #185253

    Nick Jackson
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    What brand of rack is that TB, looks well made. ??

    in reply to: Corey8 has been put on the sidelines #185229

    Nick Jackson
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    After I broke my leg I lost a heap of muscle but it’s surprizing how quickly it comes back, swimming is great and then when it’s improved a lot I used a bosu ball, which is like a large ball cut in half and mounted to a plastic disc. This was excellant for strengthening my leg by just standing on it and balancing, then as the leg improved more stand on one leg then the other. This is obviously quite a way into the recovery but I still use it now as it’s great for keeping your balance and stabilizers in check.

    in reply to: Jeffro’s latest weapon of choice #185050

    Nick Jackson
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    toes wrote:

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    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 home

    Hi 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

    in reply to: Camerons Corner in Oct 2010 #184982

    Nick Jackson
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    Krusty wrote:

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    Hey Nick.. Get on it baby…

    I’m going to run Michy Bajas.. Proven to work so thats what I’m going with..

    I’m doing a big run this weekend wit the OWL’s to fully test out the banana and pivot pegz…

    TB what’s the freeze dried stuff? web site? Brand?

    I tried to get a price on the Baja today but they weren’t listed in the latest catalogue, where did you get yours Krusty??
    And what was the price??

    Cheers
    Nick

    in reply to: Camerons Corner in Oct 2010 #184921

    Nick Jackson
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    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 pegz

    while 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

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