[GregMember]

Here is a basic outline of our trip and where we hope to be heading

TB

[GregMember]

Bump

Next meeting to discuss the final points of this trip will be at Berowa (Address to be PM’ed later) on Sunday the 26th of September at 10.30am. It would be best if as many of the people going attend this or be available for a conference style call at some stage

[GregMember]

Yeah hadnt thought about a damper good idea Nick, thats the input I am looking for. Oh and the swing arm stickers Mick :laugh:

Might finish it and test ride it to the corner

TB

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Trailboss wrote:

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Anyone had experience fitting tubless tyres or have any tips.

Exactly the same the ones I have done Jeffro, plenty of lube though on the beads (a lube that drys out, doesnt remain slippery) The only other thing I had trouble with was getting air in quickly enough to start the bead sealing. I over came this by removing the valve and screwing a air hose straight on the valve. Then building the compressor up to full pressure and opening the tap quickly. Once the tyre was beaded I removed the hose fitted a valve and inflated the tyre.

You could also go to a better customer service orientated bike shop :laugh:

Have you got a tubeless puncture repair kit Jeffro? I saw them the other week at Sutto’s gees makes repairing tubeless leaks look easy :cheer:

TB

Here I’ll add this for help and laughs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYa9EEG3rOM&feature=related

TB

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Jeffro wrote:

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Anyone had experience fitting tubless tyres or have any tips.

Exactly the same the ones I have done Jeffro, plenty of lube though on the beads (a lube that drys out, doesnt remain slippery) The only other thing I had trouble with was getting air in quickly enough to start the bead sealing. I over came this by removing the valve and screwing a air hose straight on the valve. Then building the compressor up to full pressure and opening the tap quickly. Once the tyre was beaded I removed the hose fitted a valve and inflated the tyre.

You could also go to a better customer service orientated bike shop :laugh:

Have you got a tubeless puncture repair kit Jeffro? I saw them the other week at Sutto’s gees makes repairing tubeless leaks look easy :cheer:

TB

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Ollie wrote:

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The Yamaha’s carry their oil in the front down tube and tends to heat and melt the grease out,that is why they do really need to be checked often on the blue machines

Ollie

Thats a good point Ollie as do XR’s, DR’s even my Tenere. I haven’t have had it meld but the grease I use does cost someone a small fortune :laugh: Good grease and regular maintance.

TB

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Riders list

TB – 660 Tenere
Boulder – DRZ400
Jeffro – God knows what
Mickp – Something from his growing stable
Moose – A rebuilt “ol Burple”
Krusty – XR or a DR
Lotsa – DR650
Nickj – DR400

Support

Pep Driver
Bollocks Celebrity chef

Well thats the list updated. Muc-Off Mike reluctantly withdrew today as he wont be able to have his TT600 finished in time We have a neat 8 riders, we have decided to just leave the group at that

Everyone going has given their shirt size and will receive a commemorative limited addition Polo shirt and we will also have some stickers made

I ordered Moose’s tyres and E10 loop style bag for his bike today. Mick is getting on the job with Ol Burple very soon. Boulder is getting organised, Jeffro had a couple of nice tyres sitting at Sutto’s last week. My tyres, bearings, brake pads and levers are in stock

TB

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Mick I use two fine tipped flat screw drivers, one from each side (180 degrees from each other) Once it starts to move up I switch to a little each side with a chisel between the bearing lower clamp. When its up enough I lever it a touch each side.

The other way I do them is to remove the gage and rollers and use the top lip (closest to the threaded end of the stem) with a drift against it and belt it side to side
180 degrees apart

Obviously the best way is break the gage of and fit a bearing press plate and press it off.

(never hit a bearing with a hammer as two hardened surfaces hit together on will shatter, very dangerous)

(I have never had to replace steering head bearings on any of my bikes even high milage bikes. I think its because I grease them with quality water proof grease regularly (every year). Never pressure wash that area directly. Normally water gets in, the bike sits for a week or two, a rust mark sets in the cup and that breaks up and the bearing fails.

FAIL TO PREPARE, PREPARE TO FAIL its the only thing I can put it down to.)

TB

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OWL 02 wrote:

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01,Krusty, I guess you both know that the secret location of the OWL’s nest has now been compromised. The secret should be safe with TB I think.

Cheers 02

Yes grasshopper I know the secret, but its safe with me why didnt I post my GPS route oh wise Owl :laugh:

TB

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More please Jeffro

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Trailboss wrote:

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[strike]I have for sale the Ventura Bike-Pack System that came with my Tenere when I purchased it recently. The rack is in good condition with no big scratches or marks and comes with mounting bolts, washers and nuts. The frame that holds the pack (known as a Pack-Frame or Pack-Rack) can be removed in a few seconds, you can mount a Grab-Handle instead, or the smaller Sports-Rack. The recommend retail for the rack as best as I can figure is around $275 asking price $140 elsewhere cheaper if a bull wants it[/strike]

Also for sale is the R Jays bag that came with it. The bag is a little dusty and comes with carry straps etc. All zippers and flaps etc are in perfect working condition. Bag size around 45 + litres, the bag size can be increased or decreased as seen in the photo. Only faults I know of with the bag are the “J” is missing in the R Jay name and one of the fish net style nets has a little hole in it. These new are around $170 ish asking $80 elsewhere cheaper for a Bull

Both rack and bag combined $195.00 and free freight in Australia

Contact me via PM or 0419 421334

Rack has been sold, bag is still for sale

Cheers TB

[GregMember]

Puddles you should get sponsored, it would make a good add, you certainly lay down enough :laugh: :laugh:

Nice report and photos Mick. Congrats to Taylah and Conner and I will say it again mate, lucky they ride nothing like you

Well done all and a good family atmosphere by the looks. I will be in next year without fail.

Hope George makes a fast recovery Was it a PDS moment (I am only joking KTM guys calm down :laugh: )

TB

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I cant wait, the bike just needs tyres fitted, wheel bearings, brake pads, oil and filter change and a check over.

I have list of stuff to do to Krusty’s bike which is sort of the same but includes a new rear shock spring for the DR. Dates for the work weekend is Friday the 1st and Saturday the 2nd of October. The bike will then be put away finished and ready. Moose will be here on the afternoon of saturday the 9th. We will leave here the next morning for the run to Condobolin

I dont do patience and waiting is that and I cant wait :laugh:

BRING IT ON!!

TB

[GregMember]

To think in exactly 4 weeks to the day we will be sitting in the bar at the pub we are staying in Condo waiting for dinner, ute loaded, bikes ready and nerves brewing :laugh:

TB

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Was just speaking with Boony cant wait for the ride report :laugh: He did say some of the guys were still up at 4am this morning, I dont think it was Boony but I bet Menace was in the mix somewhere

Come on ride report please guys

TB

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