Forum: Ride reports
05-13-2013, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 1,386
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Out of New Zealand and Into South America
Andi / Ellen,
It's so great to see you "getting on with it" through some of the most trying times.
I know it's far too early to ask this but where do you think you might be come Christmas/New...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-10-2013, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 4,787
Views: 709,113
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Forum: Thumpers
05-10-2013, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 4,787
Views: 709,113
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Forum: Thumpers
05-10-2013, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 4,787
Views: 709,113
Engine problems...tuning but not turning over.
Hi guys,
I'm struggling to sort this problem and loosing days on the trails as a result. I am hoping to get some good advice here so here goes the problem.
My G650 Xchallenge has been going well...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-07-2013, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 1,386
Views: 236,495
Belated Seasons greetings
It's been a while since I last posted so I apologize for not keeping in better contact. I have been following the blogs though and I'll start with saying it's great to see Ellen back on her feet...
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Forum: Ride reports
12-24-2012, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 1,386
Views: 236,495
Merry Christmas!!
It goes without saying that the pair of you have had a huge year of adventure, adversity and have overcome some nerve shattering hurdles along the way. So my thoughts go out to you both on this...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
10-19-2012, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 6,645
Views: 2,001,251
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Forum: Parallel Universe
10-18-2012, 11:02 PM
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Replies: 6,645
Views: 2,001,251
Within a week of finishing this project I read...
Within a week of finishing this project I read online that BMW was going to release a Triple Black version of the F800 GS. I was gutted as I thought I would have the only one. Still, I like the...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
10-18-2012, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 6,645
Views: 2,001,251
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Forum: The Garage
10-18-2012, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 364
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Forum: The Garage
10-18-2012, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 364
Aleternatoer cover repair w/ Carbon Fiber
The bash plate under my X Challenge is pretty small ( going to build a bigger one VERY soon ) and while dealing to a rough river section the alternator cover took a hit. ...
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Forum: New Zealand
10-17-2012, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 626
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Forum: New Zealand
10-17-2012, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 626
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Forum: Ride reports
10-17-2012, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 370
Views: 105,819
A feast for eyes!!
Like yourself I too love to share the stories and images collected along the journey. Just yesterday I started accumulating three years worth of snapshots and proper photography in a new thread...
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
10-17-2012, 02:31 AM
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Replies: 2
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Adventure on!!
By all means look me up either before you travel or once you have arrived and I would be chuffed to show you the best the South Island has to offer. Once you take the time to meet the locals, a...
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
10-16-2012, 10:37 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 448
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Forum: New Zealand
10-16-2012, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 626
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Forum: New Zealand
10-16-2012, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 626
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Forum: New Zealand
10-16-2012, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 626
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Forum: New Zealand
10-16-2012, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 626
Growing Adventures
http://halecaesar.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots/i-tD5RPQD/0/M/PA190203-M.jpg
Stopping to smell the proverbial roses with my mate Rene. French Pass, Marlborough Sounds.
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Forum: New Zealand
10-16-2012, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 626
Growing Adventures
The GS turned 3 yrs old this month and 60,000 on the clocks just yesterday so I thought I would celebrate both by sharing some of the adventures with you like minded lot. Not long after the GS...
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Forum: New Zealand
10-15-2012, 11:20 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 2,207
Touring around paradise.
I also would be very happy to show you around. I live in Arrowtown (central Otago ) and this is on the front door step of the Macetown Track, Skippers Canyon, Nevis Valley, Mavora Lakes road and...
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Forum: New Zealand
10-15-2012, 10:43 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,117
V65 Lario
It not mine but it somehow spends most of life in my garage. A mate bought it last year and helped repair the plastic bits as a project this past winter. As soon as it was all put back together and...
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Forum: New Zealand
10-15-2012, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 1
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Someone to contact
I met an American couple a couple of years ago doing a RTW with there KTM and shipped it from LA To Dunedin. Couldn't tell you who they used for shipping but I can put you in contact with them.
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Forum: Ride reports
09-28-2012, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 918
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Forum: Ride reports
09-16-2012, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 1,386
Views: 236,495
Moab ! ? !
Hi guys,
Ellen, your a champion!
I have a suggestion to make, soft luggage. Or at least lighter boxes.
I too have had plenty of off in Moad and too lived to tell the tail. However I was only...
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Forum: Ride reports
09-02-2012, 04:14 AM
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Replies: 1,386
Views: 236,495
Buzzzzzzzing
Just back from a quick overnight-er to Franz. Weather was perfect and I had the new Hiedenau's scrubbed in by the time I got to Wanaka.
I have to say I think your knee slider photo really should...
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Forum: Equipment
09-02-2012, 03:33 AM
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Replies: 2,391
Views: 333,625
Solution ! Maybe.
I wanted to check out this site you mention here so I just typed it into my search engine and the message popped up that "this web site might be dangerous to enter". I did a little searching and...
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Forum: Equipment
08-27-2012, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 2,391
Views: 333,625
Kick ass cool
Yes that was seriously impressive and I had to watch it all a couple of times to fully appreciate the complex work that went into producing such a rocket. I would have liked to have been there for...
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Forum: Equipment
08-27-2012, 03:22 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 812
Use a bit of spit.
Silicon Spray works a treat. I won't interfere with the leather and tends not to dry like some lubricants. I have a can of it in the workshop and spray various parts of my bike with it after a good...
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Forum: Equipment
08-27-2012, 03:12 AM
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Replies: 2,391
Views: 333,625
Just another lurker with a friggin' camera.
He guys,
I too bought the new GoPro Hero2 and have to say it's pretty great. I have tried the Contour and a few other so-called "helmet cameras" and hands down the GoPro has the best picture/video...
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Forum: Equipment
08-27-2012, 02:56 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 4,032
Try before you buy...
Funny how I aid this very same thing to a friend once and then I go and do just the opposite. Stupid me.
I did what your doing and asking lots of questions to those who have tried this gear and...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
08-26-2012, 12:00 AM
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Replies: 507
Views: 188,178
Have you thought about soft luggage.
If I recall correctly, this thread was started by someone looking for a luggage solution for doing the TAT.
Why not a soft luggage solution? I love my Touratech alloy panniers and when traveling...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
08-25-2012, 11:40 PM
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Replies: 7
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Ah yes... Hiedenau K60 Scout.
Like many of these other ADV riders I too have used to the lot. Metzler, Conti, Michelin, Mitus, etc. I love trying new tires and now have the Hiedenau K60 Scout (set) on the F800GS. A true 50/50...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
08-25-2012, 11:30 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,773
Vario or not to vario? This is the question.
I have a couple of questions for the end user.
First, will you be traveling solo on the bike?
Second, Are you planning a RTW trip or just a lap around the proverbial block?
Third, is security...
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Forum: Ride reports
08-25-2012, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 1,386
Views: 236,495
Something I meant to ask...
Could I ask what rubber you guys are running on the Suzi's? I was trying to make out that tread pattern and it looks a lot like a Hiedenau K60. The only reason I ask is that I mounted a set of these...
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Forum: Ride reports
08-25-2012, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 1,386
Views: 236,495
More from the Alps...
Andi,
You can best reach us at home on our Skype address at halecaesar1
We try to keep Skype open as we receive calls from family stateside at odd hours.
However if a phone number is what works...
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Forum: Ride reports
08-23-2012, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 1,386
Views: 236,495
Enjoying every turn.
Andi, Ellen,
Loving the read. I had to go back and re-read some of the Alaska stuff to get my head around some of the people you met and met again along the way. I hope the heat subsides for you...
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Forum: Ride reports
06-01-2012, 02:55 AM
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Replies: 1,386
Views: 236,495
Fun Fun Fun...
Great to see you two are having the time of your lives. I know how it feels to be living the dream and it's great your getting to live yours. I hope the weather is not getting you down.
Had...
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Forum: Ride reports
05-16-2012, 04:09 AM
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Replies: 1,386
Views: 236,495
The Pill box.
I see you both are carrying a good supply of "hard pills". I don't start a tour now until I have triple checked the pill box for my Acme Hard Pills. Boy oh boy they come in handy at times.
Have...
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