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Forum: Parallel Universe 05-11-2013, 09:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 179
Posted By Hamish71
Front Brake Pressure - ABS

It must be brake bleeding weekend as I can see a number of other threads, but here is mine anyway.

2013 F800GS. Just changed the front master cylinder. Am using a "one man brake bleeding kit"...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-11-2013, 06:16 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,131
Posted By Hamish71
...maybe. Never thought about it. This is my...

...maybe. Never thought about it.

This is my second 800gs and I learnt most of my lessoins the first time. Only thing I did this time that I regret is buying electronic adjustable suspension....
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-11-2013, 06:15 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,131
Posted By Hamish71
I have a 21 for dirt and 19 for road. Smarter men...

I have a 21 for dirt and 19 for road. Smarter men than I worked out that the abs ring from a f650. 19 in wheel means the abs works fine.

I bought a lithium battery...am returning it. I bought one...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-11-2013, 06:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 487
Posted By Hamish71
Note to self....before trying to diagnose...

Note to self....before trying to diagnose handling issue....double check tyre pressure:huh

Must have pinched tube refitting the tyre. Slow leak meant I had 11psi instead of 32.....now it handles...
Forum: Australia 05-09-2013, 10:09 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 420,708
Posted By Hamish71
HP2 Enduro

So...I am dreaming right, but I gotta ask....

If you have an HP2 Enduro sitting in the shed, damaged or otherwise, needing a good home and some tender loving care, please contact me.
Forum: GS Boxers 05-09-2013, 10:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,714
Posted By Hamish71
Actually, importing bikes is a hell of a lot...

Actually, importing bikes is a hell of a lot easier than importing cars...because there is no local industry to protect. You need to do the paperwork BEFORE bringing the bike over, but its just...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-09-2013, 06:21 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,612
Posted By Hamish71
I think they all look great...please dont...

I think they all look great...please dont interpret my query on weight to be a criticism of your work. I think your F800GS "R" looks bloody awesome.
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-08-2013, 08:33 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,192
Posted By Hamish71
How much height adjustment (increase) is...

How much height adjustment (increase) is available?
Are there any consequences for chain/sprocket/axle/wheelbase etc?
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-08-2013, 08:30 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,131
Posted By Hamish71
I can comfortably get air off the erosion mounds....

I can comfortably get air off the erosion mounds. Before I modded the rear, I was up around Walhalla with a couple of inmates. Hitting erosion mounds at about 50-60km/h. Front did not bottom...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-08-2013, 08:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 248
Posted By Hamish71
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86...

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=867915
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-08-2013, 08:26 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 17,602
Posted By Hamish71
Actually itchy, that is not true. I have...

Actually itchy, that is not true.
I have found someone that can pull the crimped Marzocchi cartridges apart and rebuild them. Melbourne guy, PM for more details.
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-08-2013, 03:55 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,612
Posted By Hamish71
Cant wait for the...weight!

Cant wait for the...weight!
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-07-2013, 04:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 487
Posted By Hamish71
Thanks.

Thanks.
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-07-2013, 04:39 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,612
Posted By Hamish71
I am loving this build...even made me have a...

I am loving this build...even made me have a quick look for salvage f800s.

But I am struggling to see serious weight savings....


heavier subframe to lighter subframe?
none of the...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-07-2013, 04:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 487
Posted By Hamish71
I seem to have the opposite of what you have...

I seem to have the opposite of what you have described.

I have increased rake ie(flatter fork angle from lowering the fork int he triples), and the symptoms I am feeling are:
the bike wanting to...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-06-2013, 06:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 487
Posted By Hamish71
18" Rear Wheel Seat Height increase?

For you guys that have got an 18" on the rear.
I have done a 48mm fork conversion (from Lukas) on the front with about 25mm height increase with increased travel etc... If I put the forks in the...
Forum: Australia 05-05-2013, 03:19 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 886
Posted By Hamish71
I see everyone saying there is so much to do, but...

I see everyone saying there is so much to do, but then all saying "Dargo".
Dargo is good, but seriously, on the SOuth side there are a "hundred" options, all good....eg.

Jamison
Licola...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-04-2013, 09:24 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,612
Posted By Hamish71
Yeah, Im thinking when you have finished...

Yeah, Im thinking when you have finished fabricating, polish it, then medium blast it to get the "matte" look. Then either clear coat it, or cover it in clear vinyl.

The other option would be to...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-04-2013, 09:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,038
Posted By Hamish71
I had the "lower" seat on my 09. Honestly, most...

I had the "lower" seat on my 09. Honestly, most of the time off road I stand,so I dont get a sore arse. Normally though, it ends with three hours on the highway home....then I get a bit sore. Even...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-04-2013, 09:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 714
Posted By Hamish71
:*sip* subscribed..... I really want to...

:*sip* subscribed.....

I really want to know what the "downside" is to using the dunlop 606 in terms of width, if there is one.
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-02-2013, 08:12 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 31,269
Posted By Hamish71
Thats a bargain.....less than I paid for my 2013...

Thats a bargain.....less than I paid for my 2013 F8GS
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-02-2013, 05:46 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 31,269
Posted By Hamish71
Laugh :freaky I'm happy. I'm happy that my Lukas...

:freaky I'm happy.

I'm happy that my Lukas special is still the bike to have!
I don't like the lines at the rear... I do like the front screen assembly....
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-30-2013, 08:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 996
Posted By Hamish71
I bought one with abs, esa and traction control....

I bought one with abs, esa and traction control. If I did it again, I would buy abs, but not the other two.....and spend the money on a better rear shock (including esa if you want) and front...
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-30-2013, 07:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,290
Posted By Hamish71
Its under the seat, next to the left handed screw...

Its under the seat, next to the left handed screw driver....
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-18-2013, 04:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 681
Posted By Hamish71
....build new subframe!...like that other thread...

....build new subframe!...like that other thread here somewhere....cant find it.
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-18-2013, 04:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,018
Posted By Hamish71
um....clicky clicky....wow! ...

um....clicky clicky....wow!

http://www.highwaydirtbikes.com/HDB_Shop/index.php?app=ccp0&ns=catshow&ref=replacementparts
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-17-2013, 04:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 894
Posted By Hamish71
Thats precisely what I am asking?....where?

Thats precisely what I am asking?....where?
Forum: Australia 04-16-2013, 09:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 938
Posted By Hamish71
ahhhhhhh.....me fat dumb and happy with CityLink...

ahhhhhhh.....me fat dumb and happy with CityLink in Victoria :lol3
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-16-2013, 05:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 894
Posted By Hamish71
Sorry if this is a hi-jack, but it is kind of...

Sorry if this is a hi-jack, but it is kind of related. With KTM Bikes, you can buy "bolt packs" that have a couple of all the common bolts, screws, nuts washers etc.

Does something like that...
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-16-2013, 05:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 383
Posted By Hamish71
PM Sent

PM Sent
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-16-2013, 05:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 992
Posted By Hamish71
HDB HandGuards......

HDB HandGuards......
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-14-2013, 05:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 451
Posted By Hamish71
.....but if you want to replace them with an...

.....but if you want to replace them with an aftermarket bar, like a pro taper, keep in mind that the brake side of the bar will likely be knurled, and the left hand grip assembly will NOT just slide...
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-13-2013, 09:02 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,131
Posted By Hamish71
Been too busy riding to take pictures, but here...

Been too busy riding to take pictures, but here is one from last weekend.
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn152/Hamish1971/F800GS001_zps226916c7.jpg
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-09-2013, 02:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 383
Posted By Hamish71
Advice on PCV Autotune on F800GS

I have the PCV installed, and running fine. I am about to fit the Autotune, however I have noticed that the instructions for the install are rather generic. Does anyone have a detailed instruction...
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-08-2013, 10:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 385
Posted By Hamish71
emig racing is the only other alternative other...

emig racing is the only other alternative other than custom or a wrecker....

Other than using this as a really good excuse to do that 48mm fork conversion from a ktm that you have been dreaming...
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-08-2013, 10:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 520
Posted By Hamish71
Nope, can adjust. the female joiner is just a hex...

Nope, can adjust. the female joiner is just a hex shaped threaded pipe. http://www.brakeconnect.com/tube-joiners
Can back off and tighten to suit the right angles.

Pleased to see the OP is on...
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-08-2013, 10:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,018
Posted By Hamish71
HDB all the way. Call Paul from HDB, or even...

HDB all the way. Call Paul from HDB, or even email him as I do due to timezones. he is knowledgable, and whats more a good bloke.

Think it will fit and it doesnt?....I had no problems exchanging...
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-07-2013, 08:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 520
Posted By Hamish71
Any brake shop should be able to put a male end...

Any brake shop should be able to put a male end on each hose by crimping it in place, and a "joiner" to connect them. Not a difficult job with the right flaring tools at hand. That way they wont need...
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-07-2013, 04:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,467
Posted By Hamish71
+1...they are perfect

+1...they are perfect
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-03-2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 120,497
Posted By Hamish71
I have a 21 x 1.75 on the front (excel/rad) and...

I have a 21 x 1.75 on the front (excel/rad) and standard measurement rear (excel/rad)...am regretting I didnt go 18 on rear....but I didnt.

I have seen a few references to the d606 on the rear....
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