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Forum: Australia 03-12-2013, 05:58 AM
Replies: 2,117
Views: 404,932
Posted By Giddy Goanna
Is this why some motorcyclists are referred to as...

Is this why some motorcyclists are referred to as "squids"?
Me thinks someone spiked the sake! :lol3
Forum: Australia 02-17-2013, 09:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,558
Posted By Giddy Goanna
Hey Mike, I don't begrudge you a bit of fun. You...

Hey Mike, I don't begrudge you a bit of fun. You enjoy the big girl:1drink

With 17 hr days, I'm sure you string a few off together, and this big rig would be just the ticket :D
Forum: Australia 02-17-2013, 12:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,558
Posted By Giddy Goanna
Looks like he's well heeled. :D

Looks like he's well heeled. :D
Forum: Australia 02-17-2013, 12:19 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 3,602
Posted By Giddy Goanna
Thanks pvmoto for the ride, ride report & the...

Thanks pvmoto for the ride, ride report & the "bb" award!

I flat out had a rip-snorter of a time.

Damn shame I had to miss the evenings entertainment.
That guitar juggling act of NFHU looked...
Forum: Australia 02-15-2013, 05:01 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 3,602
Posted By Giddy Goanna
Tourances are your friend! Does Heidenau...

Tourances are your friend!

Does Heidenau make a K60 Scout rear to fit the big pumpkin?

They have a solid centre rib which would produce fewer tyre changes, still pretty aggressive too.
Forum: Australia 02-14-2013, 06:50 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 3,602
Posted By Giddy Goanna
Pvmoto said 0900 meet for 0930 departure from Zig...

Pvmoto said 0900 meet for 0930 departure from Zig Zag. I'll be at the servo near power station @ 1030, 'cause if I don't catch some zeds, the Strom tends to compensate by having a "lie down" for me....
Forum: Australia 02-14-2013, 03:10 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 3,602
Posted By Giddy Goanna
Then bring your 640 Adventure Warto! (Assuming...

Then bring your 640 Adventure Warto! (Assuming you haven't sold it yet).

PVMoto expressed an interest in an earlier post to see one on the ride.

I was going bush walking in the Ben Bullen SF,...
Forum: Thumpers 02-13-2013, 03:38 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 26,927
Posted By Giddy Goanna
WOW Ken! You have succinctly expressed my...

WOW Ken!

You have succinctly expressed my thoughts.
Much appreciation to the OP for his efforts in answering what has stuck in my mind since the release of the CRFL.

My dirt history goes: '83...
Forum: Australia 12-01-2012, 02:14 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,549
Posted By Giddy Goanna
How do you keep an idiot in suspense? I'll tell...

How do you keep an idiot in suspense?
I'll tell ya tommorrow!

Now we're talkin'. Constant chain adjustment, followed by winding in the rear brake.
Give it the shaft drive off a 50cc mini bike,...
Forum: Australia 11-30-2012, 09:57 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,549
Posted By Giddy Goanna
To use your tHEtREV quote "What you talkin' 'bout...

To use your tHEtREV quote "What you talkin' 'bout Will-S".

To quote DR Evil "Need the info".

I wanna know more about my future work sickle.
Couldn't find it, my web search went "Bing".
...
Forum: Australia 11-30-2012, 09:42 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,549
Posted By Giddy Goanna
Posties don't use the front brake. :D It's...

Posties don't use the front brake. :D

It's all rear brake overlapped with throttle for smooth progression between the boxes.

Replace rear pads, hone the score marks out of the rear drums.
...
Forum: Australia 08-08-2012, 11:07 PM
Replies: 383
Views: 24,346
Posted By Giddy Goanna
This bike has an "aura" around it! :D

This bike has an "aura" around it! :D
Forum: Australia 01-12-2011, 04:06 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 5,114
Posted By Giddy Goanna
Will it work for Stones? (well,...

Will it work for Stones?

(well, technically, it is wine)

might enhance the ginger aroma, esp at ambient drinking temp.

:freaky
Forum: Australia 01-12-2011, 03:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,459
Posted By Giddy Goanna
I would have a drink with you Mr Bulb, ...

I would have a drink with you Mr Bulb,

but... I remembered that you've got some hang ups about vegetarians.

:1drink
Forum: Australia 12-25-2010, 05:01 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,261
Posted By Giddy Goanna
Yeah but how long for Mick? Reading your...

Yeah but how long for Mick?

Reading your list of previous bikes, it seems like you sell them before the "honeymoon period" has ceased.

What gives?

You got a short attention span, early...
Forum: Australia 11-17-2010, 07:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 729
Posted By Giddy Goanna
No locked gates on upper bylong/lee ck. rd. ...

No locked gates on upper bylong/lee ck. rd.
exactly 7km on the Bylong valley way between lee ck. rd.and growee tk. intersections.
have ridden nullo mtn rd with no problems.
worth dropping into...
Forum: Australia 10-30-2010, 12:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,917
Posted By Giddy Goanna
I would say 20K for front and 15K for rear...

I would say 20K for front and 15K for rear tourances is average (they are touring biased with a high land ratio)

When you have finished trying dunlop and pirelli, have a go at a Michelin AC10...
Forum: Australia 09-15-2010, 07:02 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,727
Posted By Giddy Goanna
Very saddened to hear:cry First met Tony...

Very saddened to hear:cry

First met Tony at a Watagans trail ride he organised in '93.
I rode a Kawasaki Tengai (doh) but his enthusiasm was infectious.
I was even presented with a trophy at...
Forum: Australia 09-08-2010, 04:32 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 13,033
Posted By Giddy Goanna
Rock not gone, road is still officially closed...

Rock not gone, road is still officially closed but is traversable by bike.

Single wheel track to get past rock, not dangerous/difficult (in my opinion).

Concrete bottomed causeway is flowing...
Forum: Australia 08-31-2010, 07:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,923
Posted By Giddy Goanna
Keep us posted on how you go Holmesie. I have...

Keep us posted on how you go Holmesie.
I have always wanted to try that product but can't be arsed with sales/parts staff apathy at automotive/bike shops.

Have been using Castrol chain oil,...
Forum: Australia 08-22-2010, 02:59 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,470
Posted By Giddy Goanna
From the description of your intended usage, I...

From the description of your intended usage, I would strongly recommend Suzuki's DL650.

It has power, smoothness of a twin, excellent fuel economy and range, 820mm seat height is within your...
Forum: Thumpers 08-06-2010, 03:29 AM
Replies: 675
Views: 203,750
Posted By Giddy Goanna
G'day Cameraman, These bikes sell for 3300...

G'day Cameraman,

These bikes sell for 3300 Aussie dollars.
Chinese bikes, but I can't pick the difference between one and the XT250 you had (except for the lower 225cc capacity)
I'm sure you...
Forum: Australia 09-04-2009, 05:57 PM
Replies: 3,837
Views: 495,100
Posted By Giddy Goanna
Sweet as!

The Bike, the road, even the forboding weather. Does it get any better than this?
(well yeah, the fact that you were paid to do it)
I'd love to get a rural mail run along a road like this. The PD...
Forum: Day Trippin' 09-04-2009, 12:56 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,119
Posted By Giddy Goanna
Beautiful "Ten guys" Ghosty. $2K with 13 on the...

Beautiful "Ten guys" Ghosty.
$2K with 13 on the clock, brings tears to my eyes :eek1 .
'Twas my first open class licence mount, (pre LAMS era) :1drink .
Frame cracks due to vibration if held on...
Forum: GPS Tracks - Oz and Kiwi Land 08-01-2009, 05:57 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 20,623
Posted By Giddy Goanna
I bought a couple o' pair. :D Couldn't tell ya...

I bought a couple o' pair. :D
Couldn't tell ya what they're like,
('cause the missus stole 'em for bedsocks) :lol3
Some say she also wears the pants in the relationship. :huh
Forum: Australia 05-07-2009, 04:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,387
Posted By Giddy Goanna
The picture tells a thousand words Philth. It...

The picture tells a thousand words Philth.
It left a nasty taste in my mouth too.
I have also been accused of super sensitivity (but not touchy feely).
Thanks for the info, though.
You are one of...
Forum: Australia 05-07-2009, 03:55 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,244
Posted By Giddy Goanna
That's a MSR Tent..., Oh you mean the.... What...

That's a MSR Tent..., Oh you mean the.... What size is that spare tyre Sheryl? :eek1 :lol3 :rofl
:ear
Forum: Australia 04-29-2009, 11:46 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,819
Posted By Giddy Goanna
Slips on F650 Dakar's too

See short thread by my ridin' bud Sscooter.
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8560705

He got so jack of the recurring flats that he ditched the E07 with plenty of tread left.
...
Forum: Beasts 03-06-2009, 02:17 AM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 591,017
Posted By Giddy Goanna
Very nice Coho. Here's one of his riding pal. ...

Very nice Coho.
Here's one of his riding pal.
It's my personal fave (has been my desktop background for yonks)

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff142/giddygoanna/BRed.jpg
Forum: Australia 03-05-2009, 03:58 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 47,546
Posted By Giddy Goanna
Then & Now

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff142/giddygoanna/FraserIsland022.jpg

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff142/giddygoanna/repairedDL650006.jpg

She's a big girl, can get pushy in the rough...
Forum: Beasts 02-27-2009, 04:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,245
Posted By Giddy Goanna
Why don't you just ride it free and breezy? :ear ...

Why don't you just ride it free and breezy? :ear

It's liberating, you can ride without fear (well less fear then...) :freaky...
Forum: Australia 02-21-2009, 03:37 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,158
Posted By Giddy Goanna
Great photographs Chris, thanks for sharing. ...

Great photographs Chris, thanks for sharing.

It's great to see that whilst some things change (bikes, fashion, people) the rallying (campsites, fires, cooking, stones green ginger) remains the...
Forum: Australia 02-17-2009, 09:10 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,648
Posted By Giddy Goanna
All this pussying around just to drink cold beer....

All this pussying around just to drink cold beer.

Just be done with it and drink a 750ml bottle of Stones Green Ginger Wine :1drink .

Original is the best, Exhibition tastes a little queer...
Forum: Battle scooters 02-14-2009, 02:16 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,786
Posted By Giddy Goanna
The Vespa hasn't even hit the road yet, but it's...

The Vespa hasn't even hit the road yet, but it's already had more close shaves than I care to remember :D
Forum: Australia 02-14-2009, 01:31 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,563
Posted By Giddy Goanna
Andfoot, I bought a pair of draggin jeans when...

Andfoot, I bought a pair of draggin jeans when the company was just starting out. Be buggered if I can wear them out (was hoping to so I could update to a newer more fashionable design).

To be...
Forum: Ride reports 02-13-2009, 12:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,206
Posted By Giddy Goanna
Never mind Bala. Good to see your enjoying...

Never mind Bala.

Good to see your enjoying the BM.

BTW, Bowens creek Rd. is Tiger country :D , well at least Strom territory :wink: .

How thick is the layer of dust on the Tiger :ear .
...
Forum: Australia 12-31-2008, 01:56 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,954
Posted By Giddy Goanna
Yee Ha, Cheetah.

Imagine if Yamaha paired together two WR250R singles (WR500R parallel twin) with a 270 degree crank phase (sounded horn in the TRX850), Efficiency, power and ability to handle rough terrain.
...
Forum: Australia 12-19-2008, 03:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 575
Posted By Giddy Goanna
Makes Jeremy Clarkson and the boys from Top Gear...

Makes Jeremy Clarkson and the boys from Top Gear look like pussies.
:clap
Forum: Australia 12-19-2008, 03:18 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,054
Posted By Giddy Goanna
+1 on the Derbi Terra Adventure (in 250cc) Jaq. ...

+1 on the Derbi Terra Adventure (in 250cc) Jaq.

I'm sure we could doctor up a Yamaha WR250R to come close though.

One concern is plastic long range tanks and whether they will "scale"...
Forum: Australia 12-07-2008, 04:01 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,604
Posted By Giddy Goanna
Thanks Craypot, all is not lost. Looks like the...

Thanks Craypot, all is not lost. Looks like the New year's it is then.

:freaky
Giddy
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