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Forum: Australia 05-17-2013, 03:14 AM
Replies: 6,194
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Posted By Smithy69
You can see it in the background leaning against...

You can see it in the background leaning against the door. Busy trying to find a strap for it now.
Forum: Australia 05-16-2013, 05:57 PM
Replies: 6,194
Views: 374,786
Posted By Smithy69
APC Rally

A huge thanks to everyone who has helped me out in the last couple of weeks, Doug (Poppy) for the awesome subframe, Sean0, Phil for the bits 'n pieces, El Ponkin for the GPS software and tips, & Dave...
Forum: Australia 05-10-2013, 02:57 AM
Replies: 6,194
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Posted By Smithy69
How good is that! If the testing phase is half as...

How good is that! If the testing phase is half as much fun as the fitting phase I'm laughing. somehow I don't think it's going to be. Pinched a brand new uhd tube today being ham-fisted with the...
Forum: Australia 05-09-2013, 07:00 PM
Replies: 604
Views: 63,463
Posted By Smithy69
Bloody hell Rod. Get well soon mate.

Bloody hell Rod.

Get well soon mate.
Forum: Australia 05-04-2013, 09:41 PM
Replies: 6,194
Views: 374,786
Posted By Smithy69
As Sean says, you should be fine with what you...

As Sean says, you should be fine with what you are talking about doing, however worth noting that it's the corrugations that fatigue the alloy subframes when they are loaded up. I've done the Cape...
Forum: Australia 05-03-2013, 02:24 AM
Replies: 6,194
Views: 374,786
Posted By Smithy69
got some more mate if you're still rockin. will...

got some more mate if you're still rockin. will send shortly.
Forum: Australia 05-03-2013, 02:01 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 887
Posted By Smithy69
Yeah fair call mate. The spot where i lost the...

Yeah fair call mate. The spot where i lost the main track, for about 5 km all I was thinking was "you cant go back" so would be pushing the luck a bit.

Sorry for the hijack Dave.
Forum: Australia 05-03-2013, 01:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 887
Posted By Smithy69
That'll be it. I have been known to exaggerate...

That'll be it. I have been known to exaggerate from time to time. keen?
Forum: Australia 05-03-2013, 01:41 AM
Replies: 6,194
Views: 374,786
Posted By Smithy69
...and by the way, his bike was a prick all day....

...and by the way, his bike was a prick all day. Mine lapped it up & only sent me over the bars once.
Forum: Australia 05-03-2013, 01:36 AM
Replies: 6,194
Views: 374,786
Posted By Smithy69
Sweet mate thanks. One of my buddys from...

Sweet mate thanks.

One of my buddys from work bought this 650 6 months ago and hadn't even ridden it, which is a bit wrong, I'm sure you will agree.

Anyways, talked him into a "get to know...
Forum: Australia 05-03-2013, 01:17 AM
Replies: 6,194
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Posted By Smithy69
yeah I'm waiting for the pics so get ya shit...

yeah I'm waiting for the pics so get ya shit together.
Forum: Australia 05-03-2013, 01:16 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 887
Posted By Smithy69
You've got me there mate. Will have another look...

You've got me there mate. Will have another look on the gps and get back to you. I remember a sign or two to Linville but that's about it. Sean should be posting some pics on the 650 page shortly....
Forum: Australia 05-03-2013, 01:10 AM
Replies: 6,194
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Posted By Smithy69
That is my new desktop backgound mate. Where did...

That is my new desktop backgound mate. Where did you get that from?
Forum: Australia 05-03-2013, 01:00 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,394
Posted By Smithy69
I reckon these things look alright, but the truth...

I reckon these things look alright, but the truth is I tend to go over the handlebars too often to even consider something like that. 3 times in my last 2 rides, totaling about 1000km.

Maybe some...
Forum: Australia 05-03-2013, 12:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 887
Posted By Smithy69
I was thinking about seeing if anyone from around...

I was thinking about seeing if anyone from around the sunny coast was interested in meeting up with the guys for the bike show, and doing a rather tough route home through Monsidale Rd. In about 3...
Forum: Australia 05-03-2013, 12:49 AM
Replies: 6,194
Views: 374,786
Posted By Smithy69
I have some nice pics I want to post of a recent...

I have some nice pics I want to post of a recent ride, but cant post pics, so if someone is willing to do so for me & wants to send me their email address, I'd appreciate it.

Sean, you online or...
Forum: Australia 05-03-2013, 12:41 AM
Replies: 458
Views: 38,098
Posted By Smithy69
Here's the link to Phils spot tracker. ...

Here's the link to Phils spot tracker.

http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0ip3Vfx8P4ae8s5rku3q9Z7N0W6rJ6Hmj

Not sure why, but the crew doing the Simpson this weekend...
Forum: Australia 05-02-2013, 11:24 PM
Replies: 6,194
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Posted By Smithy69
I have a spare air screw Doug if it gets you out...

I have a spare air screw Doug if it gets you out of trouble. Maybe I can drop it down to you when I pick up the subframe on the weekend. :evil

Howd you get on with the rest of the jets. Wouldn't...
Forum: Australia 04-29-2013, 05:41 AM
Replies: 458
Views: 38,098
Posted By Smithy69
What sort of fuel range are you fellas looking at...

What sort of fuel range are you fellas looking at on this one. What's the longest fuel stretch in km? roughly

The TTR looks good in desert trim, but i'd be doing something with the sharp edges on...
Forum: Australia 04-29-2013, 04:51 AM
Replies: 458
Views: 38,098
Posted By Smithy69
That is so cool.

That is so cool.
Forum: Australia 04-24-2013, 12:56 AM
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Posted By Smithy69
Hey cruz, went Imbil, Elgin Vale, West & East...

Hey cruz, went Imbil, Elgin Vale, West & East Branch, Monsidale, Jimna, Sunday Creek. Found heaps of single track stuff, was quite tough in places.
Forum: Australia 04-23-2013, 08:20 PM
Replies: 6,194
Views: 374,786
Posted By Smithy69
Unreal effort Doug. It's a credit to you. Bring...

Unreal effort Doug. It's a credit to you. Bring it up the sunny coast on the weekend or whenever and and we'll break it in. Just got back from a ripper 350km day loop. Will try for pics, but still...
Forum: Australia 04-23-2013, 08:10 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 10,843
Posted By Smithy69
Shit that is so funny.

Shit that is so funny.
Forum: Australia 04-22-2013, 01:49 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,158
Posted By Smithy69
Thanks for that chaps. I'll go 'n have a look.

Thanks for that chaps. I'll go 'n have a look.
Forum: Australia 04-21-2013, 10:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,158
Posted By Smithy69
Eastern Branch Rd

Do any of you chaps know if I can get through a road or track along East branch Rd from near Mt Stanley to the north end, near Kilcoy Murgon Rd?

I'm planning to ride there tomorrow, but have to...
Forum: Australia 04-15-2013, 01:08 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,313
Posted By Smithy69
I want to buy some of your famous coffee too Rod.

I want to buy some of your famous coffee too Rod.
Forum: Australia 04-15-2013, 01:05 AM
Replies: 6,194
Views: 374,786
Posted By Smithy69
Nice one Adam, & a job well done. Sean,...

Nice one Adam, & a job well done.

Sean, started out as a quick skid to clear the head, ended up like this.

All we had was riding gear, wallets, phones, & 2L water each. Don't need much aye.
Forum: Australia 04-14-2013, 07:44 PM
Replies: 6,194
Views: 374,786
Posted By Smithy69
Fraser Island

Thanks Phil, it's photobucket problem but anyway.

I went for what was just going to be a 1/2 day ride through Imbil & west, but on the brain-numbing Bruce Highway decided to see if Pete would be...
Forum: Australia 04-14-2013, 07:22 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,313
Posted By Smithy69
Hey Rod, I'd like to book in for the Sunny Coast...

Hey Rod, I'd like to book in for the Sunny Coast if I may, & if home then.

Montana 650. Way smarter than me this thing.
Forum: Australia 04-13-2013, 01:28 AM
Replies: 6,194
Views: 374,786
Posted By Smithy69
Maniliya Roadhouse

Maniliya Roadhouse
Forum: Australia 04-13-2013, 01:24 AM
Replies: 6,194
Views: 374,786
Posted By Smithy69
He's doing well I reckon. That run from the...

He's doing well I reckon. That run from the roadhouse west would be good XR country, but he'd be hearing all sorts of noises etc by now.
Forum: Australia 04-11-2013, 04:25 AM
Replies: 458
Views: 38,098
Posted By Smithy69
1 fresh tyre. Whippee!

1 fresh tyre. Whippee!
Forum: Australia 04-11-2013, 04:23 AM
Replies: 355
Views: 10,843
Posted By Smithy69
We have GOT to do the same farm / western branch?...

We have GOT to do the same farm / western branch? loop we did on the way home last time.

Details are sketchy - calling who I can remember from there: Wasca, Joe, Rod.....

I have it on GPS I...
Forum: Australia 04-11-2013, 04:17 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 7,206
Posted By Smithy69
Schoolboy error. Thanks mate. Will keep an...

Schoolboy error. Thanks mate.

Will keep an eye on this one & hopefully make it.
Forum: Australia 04-11-2013, 02:48 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 7,206
Posted By Smithy69
Hey Strummer, I'm keen to come on this...

Hey Strummer,

I'm keen to come on this ride. Is it still on tomorrow? XR650.

Smithy.
Forum: Australia 04-05-2013, 08:22 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 10,843
Posted By Smithy69
GPS School

I'm hanging out with Sean0 & Chop.
Forum: Australia 04-05-2013, 05:52 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 10,843
Posted By Smithy69
Smithy locked in

Last years was a beauty.
Forum: Australia 02-22-2013, 04:38 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,800
Posted By Smithy69
I have been using the same pair of Dainese MTB...

I have been using the same pair of Dainese MTB knee guards for 15 years. Tried lots of others, but always go back to the old faithful. Quite small in profile, real comfy on the long haul and can take...
Forum: Australia 02-22-2013, 03:58 AM
Replies: 6,194
Views: 374,786
Posted By Smithy69
One memorable day in 2000 on the cape I had to...

One memorable day in 2000 on the cape I had to fix 11 flaties. Punters all hit the same sharp edge at speed. Bloody knuckles and pump arm pump. Remind me on the CSR trip to tell you about the 'rock...
Forum: Australia 02-22-2013, 03:06 AM
Replies: 6,194
Views: 374,786
Posted By Smithy69
That's pretty cheap for a handy bit of kit. Have...

That's pretty cheap for a handy bit of kit. Have you got / used one of them Sean? I'm staying old school for now and sticking with the levers on the floor. Bloody good practice for out in the field....
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