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Forum: Trip Planning 06-14-2013, 07:31 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,649
Posted By Slim-Line Tonic
Definately an interesting topic because I do like...

Definately an interesting topic because I do like to have a top box, but i find it easier to strap a bag on the top plate instead (It's more flexible if you keep your stuff in there)

Weight can...
Forum: EMEA 05-18-2013, 12:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 968
Posted By Slim-Line Tonic
I'd be up for that. Would love to join, i will...

I'd be up for that. Would love to join, i will have to sort out some dates but this is a trip i've planned as well for some time.

I recently did follow some of your itenary (from Budapest to Koln)...
Forum: EMEA 05-18-2013, 12:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 759
Posted By Slim-Line Tonic
Yes.... as Mr Lover Lover points out, 1300km...

Yes.... as Mr Lover Lover points out, 1300km (some of which are through the mountains) in a day might be a bit too over-optimistic... With a pillion you always need to take it easy too... there's too...
Forum: EMEA 05-18-2013, 12:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 369
Posted By Slim-Line Tonic
<a...

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/61664897@N04/8750399175/" title="Combourg, France by MAX ATTAX, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7374/8750399175_0e67f411ee_c.jpg" width="800"...
Forum: EMEA 05-18-2013, 11:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 369
Posted By Slim-Line Tonic
If this is part of your trip, i would recommend...

If this is part of your trip, i would recommend Northern Brittany, especially around St Malo.

I'm giving a bit of an opinion here more than anything else but this is one of the most beautiful...
Forum: Thumpers 05-13-2013, 03:17 PM
Replies: 17,328
Views: 1,853,344
Posted By Slim-Line Tonic
Hmm, how many litres in this tank? is it 23?...

Hmm,

how many litres in this tank? is it 23?

thought i saw it on the web to fit a dommie...:clap

Nice going on your xr!
Forum: Ride reports 05-13-2013, 02:43 PM
Replies: 1,851
Views: 518,447
Posted By Slim-Line Tonic
What a blast-all the best for the rest!

What a blast-all the best for the rest!
Forum: Thumpers 05-13-2013, 01:54 AM
Replies: 2,937
Views: 625,679
Posted By Slim-Line Tonic
Thanks for the info- i actually figured out it...

Thanks for the info- i actually figured out it might have been more effective to change the whole head, despite the valves being ok. Would anyone know if a 1998 dommie head fits on an 89 engine?
Forum: Thumpers 05-12-2013, 06:38 AM
Replies: 2,937
Views: 625,679
Posted By Slim-Line Tonic
Nice addition! Welcome !

Nice addition!

Welcome !
Forum: Trip Planning 05-09-2013, 04:25 AM
Replies: 273
Views: 43,843
Posted By Slim-Line Tonic
I find myself in a similar situation from time to...

I find myself in a similar situation from time to time, asking myself what to do- we all need finance to live and a career to fulfill us inside, but if we had the material means, i think a lot of us...
Forum: Ride reports 05-06-2013, 11:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 935
Posted By Slim-Line Tonic
Made it back to London. Time to Return the...

Made it back to London. Time to Return the Bandit.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/61664897@N04/8711177115/" title="Bandit 650s by MAX ATTAX, on Flickr"><img...
Forum: Ride reports 05-06-2013, 09:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 935
Posted By Slim-Line Tonic
Budapest to London (Via Vienna) I started to...

Budapest to London (Via Vienna)

I started to head back towards London. This was the longest leg of the Journey, going through Vienna, Nürnberg, Frankfurt, Brussels and London. I left Budapest...
Forum: Ride reports 05-06-2013, 08:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 935
Posted By Slim-Line Tonic
Later during the week, we took a stroll round...

Later during the week, we took a stroll round Szentendre, located about 20 km north of Budapest. Here, the Danube commences its bend north west towards Gyor and Bratislava.
<a...
Forum: Ride reports 05-06-2013, 07:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 935
Posted By Slim-Line Tonic
Cool2 Now we're up on Castle hill. The first of May...

Now we're up on Castle hill. The first of May festivities are in full swing. Its 26 Degrees, Full sunshine, the streets are buzzing:wink:
<a...
Forum: Ride reports 05-06-2013, 07:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 935
Posted By Slim-Line Tonic
Good morning Budapest:D <a...

Good morning Budapest:D
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/61664897@N04/8712246522/" title="Good morning Pest! by MAX ATTAX, on Flickr"><img...
Forum: Ride reports 05-06-2013, 06:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 935
Posted By Slim-Line Tonic
Berlin to Budapest I set off on Monday to...

Berlin to Budapest

I set off on Monday to head on the central European route of dreams... ...
Forum: Ride reports 05-06-2013, 05:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 935
Posted By Slim-Line Tonic
Oh No, i'm not dead yet! Unfortunately i had...

Oh No, i'm not dead yet!

Unfortunately i had not been able to write any of the content for the last week or so because of lack of internet.... so anyway, here is how the rest of the week went!
Forum: Ride reports 04-29-2013, 04:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 935
Posted By Slim-Line Tonic
So yesterday, a friend and I went on a small tour...

So yesterday, a friend and I went on a small tour in Berlin. The truth is, it's not first time coming this year, so the city is becoming familiar. We took a trip downtown,
<a...
Forum: Ride reports 04-28-2013, 04:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 935
Posted By Slim-Line Tonic
London to Berlin (Friday) The day started...

London to Berlin (Friday)

The day started well: rain kept me going slow on the way to Dover. Thankfully i made it, with a pair of wet socks on my feet!
<a...
Forum: Ride reports 04-25-2013, 05:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 935
Posted By Slim-Line Tonic
Small outing in spring: London to Budapest via Berlin.

Howdy

initially i had planned this as a multi stage trip through various cities, including Belgrade, Zagreb and Sofia-this trip had to be cut short (apparently a friend of my is getting married,...
Forum: Thumpers 04-20-2013, 01:48 PM
Replies: 2,937
Views: 625,679
Posted By Slim-Line Tonic
Thanks pal!! I'm trying to stay calm and patient...

Thanks pal!! I'm trying to stay calm and patient but i'm really struggling to find bits for the dommie in good condition!!!

Well, here's brief update on things:

The cam + head was taken off...
Forum: Thumpers 04-17-2013, 04:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,177
Posted By Slim-Line Tonic
Your article is really interesting- particularly...

Your article is really interesting- particularly with regards to the oil pump sensitivity- I really don't understand it properly but there are various theories which circulate around the topic of...
Forum: Thumpers 04-17-2013, 11:46 AM
Replies: 2,937
Views: 625,679
Posted By Slim-Line Tonic
Well, it looks like the oil pump was a bit...

Well, it looks like the oil pump was a bit damaged too- the previous owner did not change the oil too frequently and i think some of the pipes were blocked- on the these engines, the biggest weakness...
Forum: Thumpers 04-17-2013, 07:13 AM
Replies: 2,937
Views: 625,679
Posted By Slim-Line Tonic
uhmm not sure, I've heard that the xr600...

uhmm not sure,

I've heard that the xr600 head works, so i presume the xr650 must be even better ? (since its the same 644cc capacity?)

Not looking good for me, i'm supposed to take it around...
Forum: Thumpers 04-17-2013, 02:42 AM
Replies: 2,937
Views: 625,679
Posted By Slim-Line Tonic
I learned some bad news yesterday... took my...

I learned some bad news yesterday... took my dommie for a service and the mechanic had a look at the engine.... the valve lifters are completely ko'd!!

<a...
Forum: Europe 04-15-2013, 02:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 238
Posted By Slim-Line Tonic
Hi there! I'm passing by Nuremberg in late...

Hi there!

I'm passing by Nuremberg in late April (30th i think?) heading down to Budapest on my dominator- are you going to be around? would love to ride down to Bavaria and All, let me know if...
Forum: Thumpers 01-10-2013, 05:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 318
Posted By Slim-Line Tonic
USB port on a nx650 , HOW TO ?

Hello All,

i'm looking to build some sort of a usb plug on the bike that would run of of the alternator on my dominator 650.

has this been done by anyone before ?

Thanks!
Forum: Thumpers 01-10-2013, 05:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 254
Posted By Slim-Line Tonic
USB port on a nx650 how to

Hello All,

i'm looking to build some sort of a usb plug on the bike that would run of of the alternator on my dominator 650.

has this been done by anyone before ?

Thanks!
Forum: Thumpers 11-26-2012, 03:49 PM
Replies: 2,937
Views: 625,679
Posted By Slim-Line Tonic
Yep Thanks, i think i might get me a pair of...

Yep Thanks, i think i might get me a pair of those in the near future!:norton
Forum: Thumpers 11-26-2012, 06:01 AM
Replies: 2,937
Views: 625,679
Posted By Slim-Line Tonic
#Timieh Nice ride! i like the new...

#Timieh

Nice ride!

i like the new colour scheme on the more recent domis- tell me something, what are these new tyres you purchased ? I've been looking for some but can't find anything other...
Forum: Thumpers 11-25-2012, 02:04 PM
Replies: 2,937
Views: 625,679
Posted By Slim-Line Tonic
perfect!! send some pictures over!!

perfect!! send some pictures over!!
Forum: Thumpers 11-23-2012, 06:20 AM
Replies: 2,937
Views: 625,679
Posted By Slim-Line Tonic
True That- my engine seems to be on the rattly...

True That- my engine seems to be on the rattly side slightly as well... but the technical manual i have says "oil+filter change every 6000km" but i'll take your advice on it, every 3000.
Forum: Thumpers 11-22-2012, 12:46 PM
Replies: 2,937
Views: 625,679
Posted By Slim-Line Tonic
how regularly do you need to change the oil ?...

how regularly do you need to change the oil ? every 5000 kms ?
Forum: Thumpers 11-21-2012, 03:23 PM
Replies: 2,937
Views: 625,679
Posted By Slim-Line Tonic
got me one too!! an old 89 with a lot of km's...

got me one too!! an old 89 with a lot of km's (65k)
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8485/8206983500_df22c06b34_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61664897@N04/8206983500/)
IMG00074-20121120-1132...
Forum: Ride reports 10-22-2012, 08:16 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 15,487
Posted By Slim-Line Tonic
Well done!! Never doubt a beema is what they...

Well done!!

Never doubt a beema is what they say... i guess its true!:rofl
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