[Nick JacksonMember]

Trailboss wrote:

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Nickj wrote:

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I have owned a 28ltr tank now since I bought my 08 DRZ and have never used it , but this ride is going to be its debut!!

has anyone else run a DRZ with this tank??

what was the milage like??

How did it affect the handling ??

Nick

Boulder is the man and the man to talk to

Don’t forget when Brad from Tekniks rings to make mention that you will run the tank to Cameron’s and across Australia mate and use the standard the rest of the time

:laugh: :laugh: I just realised this trip has a pommy and a sepo on it. Sounds like the making of a joke

TB

:laugh: and both pommy and sepo on 400’s 😆 I can imagine how that joke will end up :laugh: :laugh:

[Nick JacksonMember]

I have owned a 28ltr tank now since I bought my 08 DRZ and have never used it , but this ride is going to be its debut!!

has anyone else run a DRZ with this tank??

what was the milage like??

How did it affect the handling ??

Nick

[Nick JacksonMember]

after talking with TB about the Teknik day and setting up my DRZ suspension I think I may have got it wrong in the past , I was under the impression that by rating the springs to my weight would give me the best ride possible and it was up to me to dial in the clickers to achieve what I needed from the bike. I now understand the concept of how important the valves are to a plush controlled ride, this short conversation has got me even keener to get Tekniks on the job to setting up my DRZ for what and how I ride . Although I will never be racing I really want the best ride I can get from the precious weekend rides I get!!

Nick

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What type of glue did you pour into the bars Bruce?

Nick

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Trailboss wrote:

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Some reading mate maybe

Interesting read in this thread

Another idea worth a look

TB

the bar snake liquid version looks to confirm that the silcone would work, might have to give it a go!

[Nick JacksonMember]

I saw something on adding lead shot to the silicone so it’s suspended in the bars and gives a dampening effect to vibrations !

I suppose a bit more weight up high on the DR won’t matter!!!

[Nick JacksonMember]

Hi TB
sorry to here about the buster, looks like the knee braces are worth the money, looks like it could have been a lot worse.

I have also smashed up my knee on a bike and although I was told 6 weeks recovery with rest or 6 months if you start back too soon, I got back on it too soon and it took all of 6 months to come good. I did the same with a broken hand and ankle ( all bikes) and have suffered a lot longer than I should have.

So I although I can’t take my own advice try and rest it , as hard as it is:)

good luck
Nick

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Won’t get rid of me that easily matey!!!

Still in

Nickj

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In for sure STM , couldn’t miss that one!!

Nick

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Hatto wrote:

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Nickj wrote:

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Hi Hatto

I have already pm’ed you with my reason but So others know:
I would still be in had it been 3 full days of riding , the cost was not a problem and the fact it’s a tour company makes no difference to me.

I would spend a lot longer driving than riding and that’s not the right way round in my book.
If a longer ride came up in the high country I would be very interested as I dought I would get the
chance other than with obt.
I didn’t back out of this one easily and was gutted once I did.
Hope the ride still goes ahead I’m sure it will be awesome

Nick

Please don’t take this the wrong way Nick, It is not a witch hunt, I am just trying to gather reasons for the future ride organising eg If cost is the issue(Than we wouldn’t organise a ride like this), If distance is an issue (than we wouldn’t organise a ride so far away) etc etc
thanks for the reply

hatto

I didn’t take it the wrong way at all Hatto :laugh:
I fully understand it must be hard to plan this type of ride and feedback is essential to make it easier the next time you organize a trip.
I just wanted you to know my reasons as part of your feedback mate!

Nick

[Nick JacksonMember]

Hi Hatto

I have already pm’ed you with my reason but So others know:
I would still be in had it been 3 full days of riding , the cost was not a problem and the fact it’s a tour company makes no difference to me.

I would spend a lot longer driving than riding and that’s not the right way round in my book.
If a longer ride came up in the high country I would be very interested as I dought I would get the
chance other than with obt.
I didn’t back out of this one easily and was gutted once I did.
Hope the ride still goes ahead I’m sure it will be awesome

Nick

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Sorry Krusty, but I am way to happy about being on the trip to feel bad about the tank!!

No, I do feel bad mate , when I offered it I thought the ride was full and I had no chance of going.

Nick

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Can suttos get hold of biker swags ? And wolfman luggage I hear it’s good gear ?

[Nick JacksonMember]

Got room for an esky and beer Boony??

[Nick JacksonMember]

STM why don’t you order a pair for Jessie’s bike and we’re their!!

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