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Forum: Vendors Today, 07:02 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,240
Posted By michael1968
Hi all, I'm still waiting on the orange...

Hi all,

I'm still waiting on the orange carbon/kevlar (should hopefully get here this week!) but have just trimmed and finished the 3rd set of the regular guards and have laid up the 4th.
...
Forum: Vendors 05-12-2013, 07:05 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,240
Posted By michael1968
I don't see why not, to make the mould someone...

I don't see why not, to make the mould someone would have to send me a side case thought which would be a bit of a pain for them. I'll see if there are any cheap ones on ebay that I could use.
...
Forum: Vendors 05-08-2013, 07:46 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,240
Posted By michael1968
Excelent! I'm glad you got them and are happy....

Excelent! I'm glad you got them and are happy. Looking forward to the pics!

Cheers,
Michael
Forum: Thumpers 05-08-2013, 02:25 AM
Replies: 3,751
Views: 461,408
Posted By michael1968
It's not possible, the holes in the hub point the...

It's not possible, the holes in the hub point the wrong way.
Forum: Thumpers 05-08-2013, 01:36 AM
Replies: 1,633
Views: 445,119
Posted By michael1968
Here's me and my Funduro at a cross country rally...

Here's me and my Funduro at a cross country rally in Australia called the Condo 750, this is at the end of 720 km of racing and 200 km of transports, I saw the finish line and completely missed the...
Forum: Thumpers 05-07-2013, 07:53 PM
Replies: 3,751
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Posted By michael1968
Yep, what other have said above. If you are...

Yep, what other have said above. If you are looking for a rear rim you need a 'euro' spoke pattern, almost every other bike in the world runs a 'jap' pattern. The only other bike that I know of that...
Forum: Vendors 05-05-2013, 07:44 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,240
Posted By michael1968
I'm sure I'll have you on my list, PM me your...

I'm sure I'll have you on my list, PM me your name or email and I'll let you know a rough idea of when I can get them to you.

The easiest payment is usually paypal, I'll send an invoice including...
Forum: Vendors 05-04-2013, 05:50 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,240
Posted By michael1968
Hi, Right now there is no petcock...

Hi,

Right now there is no petcock protection, the guards just follow the contours of the tank. I'm looking at adding it as an option but haven't got around to it yet. If there's enough interest I...
Forum: Vendors 05-02-2013, 10:57 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,240
Posted By michael1968
Thanks for the info, do you have a picture or any...

Thanks for the info, do you have a picture or any more details? It would be good if I could cut them for pre 02 owners.

Cheers,
Michael
Forum: Vendors 05-01-2013, 07:40 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,240
Posted By michael1968
All, I've laid up the second set but have...

All,

I've laid up the second set but have run out of Kevlar, I ordered some more a few days ago but for now I'm at the mercy of the USPS.

I also ordered a few metres of orange carbon/kevlar...
Forum: Vendors 04-30-2013, 07:58 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,240
Posted By michael1968
No pictures of them on a bike yet unfortunatly,...

No pictures of them on a bike yet unfortunatly, I've just posted a set to jrozar so hopefully he'll post up a pic when he recieves them.

Cheers,
Michael
Forum: Thumpers 04-30-2013, 03:41 AM
Replies: 10,708
Views: 1,199,091
Posted By michael1968
Or just don't run a seal like I do. I have...

Or just don't run a seal like I do.

I have a Funduro front hub (becasue I have a Funduro) and YZ forks, I just have a plain spacer between the fork leg and bearing. The wheel bearings are sealed...
Forum: Thumpers 04-30-2013, 03:33 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 12,136
Posted By michael1968
Looks great! Where did you get the seat...

Looks great!

Where did you get the seat cover material? I need to do mine.
Forum: Vendors 04-29-2013, 05:54 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,240
Posted By michael1968
Postage

I've updated the first post with some example postage costs.
Forum: Thumpers 04-28-2013, 05:44 AM
Replies: 3,751
Views: 461,408
Posted By michael1968
Yes, I have + 10mm (over dakar) on my shock which...

Yes, I have + 10mm (over dakar) on my shock which gives about + 30mm height and travel.



The difference on mine was less than 1/2 an inch, a lot of the dirt biased 18 inch tyres have a lower...
Forum: Vendors 04-27-2013, 10:45 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,240
Posted By michael1968
The Guards are ready!

Finally, the Guards are ready. The moulds took a lot longer than I had hoped but they are both now good to go.

I'll be contacting the people that have PM/emailed me and then offering them for...
Forum: Vendors 04-27-2013, 10:30 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,240
Posted By michael1968
I'm not sure, the mould was taken off an '02,...

I'm not sure, the mould was taken off an '02, I'll do some research and let you know.
Forum: Vendors 04-24-2013, 05:59 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,240
Posted By michael1968
Right side is ready!

The right side guard turned out well (I think);

http://i897.photobucket.com/albums/ac179/beetle_simo_o/P4250458_zps4037d02c.jpg...
Forum: Australia 04-23-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 528
Views: 20,295
Posted By michael1968
I spoke to the guy riding it (missed his name,...

I spoke to the guy riding it (missed his name, had my earplugs in), he said it weighed in at about 145Kg which is amazing for a boxer.

If only I could get my beemer that light.
Forum: Vendors 04-23-2013, 03:38 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,240
Posted By michael1968
The right hand side tank guard proto has been...

The right hand side tank guard proto has been laid up and is under vacuum, it will cure in the next few hours and I'll pull it from the mould tomorrow. The other side should be ready by Thursday.
...
Forum: Australia 04-21-2013, 07:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 559
Posted By michael1968
Yep, ED78's are good. I ran one at Condo, it held...

Yep, ED78's are good. I ran one at Condo, it held up well over the weekend wich included 130km/h tar transport sections. Still tones of life left.
Forum: Vendors 04-17-2013, 03:28 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,240
Posted By michael1968
Hi all, I'm back to working on the guards...

Hi all,

I'm back to working on the guards now, one of the moulds will be ready tomorrow, the other will follow in the next few days.

Cheers,
Michael
Forum: Vendors 04-17-2013, 03:26 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,240
Posted By michael1968
I believe so, the moulds were taken from a 2002...

I believe so, the moulds were taken from a 2002 model but I believe the outer shape of the tank didn't change.

Cheers,
Michael
Forum: Australia 04-15-2013, 06:24 AM
Replies: 528
Views: 20,295
Posted By michael1968
Right, here's my take on this year’s Condo, as...

Right, here's my take on this year’s Condo, as much as I can remember anyway, Saturday morning feels like so long ago!<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office"...
Forum: Australia 04-15-2013, 12:43 AM
Replies: 528
Views: 20,295
Posted By michael1968
1st Jake Smith 2nd Tod Smith 3rd Rod Faggotter

1st Jake Smith
2nd Tod Smith
3rd Rod Faggotter
Forum: Australia 04-14-2013, 12:33 AM
Replies: 528
Views: 20,295
Posted By michael1968
finshed!!!!!!!!!!!!

finshed!!!!!!!!!!!!
Forum: Australia 04-10-2013, 04:57 AM
Replies: 528
Views: 20,295
Posted By michael1968
Thanks fellas, it doesn't look quite as good...

Thanks fellas, it doesn't look quite as good close up unfortunately.





Ha, I know the feeling, I was just packing up all my gear and had a a few nervous moments.
Forum: Australia 04-10-2013, 02:11 AM
Replies: 528
Views: 20,295
Posted By michael1968
Ready to go...

I even washed it!

http://i897.photobucket.com/albums/ac179/beetle_simo_o/P4100426_zps6fd5e963.jpg
http://i897.photobucket.com/albums/ac179/beetle_simo_o/P4100429_zps51bf5d20.jpg
Forum: Australia 04-09-2013, 11:23 PM
Replies: 528
Views: 20,295
Posted By michael1968
Enviro mats should be available from the...

Enviro mats should be available from the organisers at scrutineering.

As for the insurance I don't believe it's required but they recommend it;
Forum: Australia 04-09-2013, 03:50 AM
Replies: 528
Views: 20,295
Posted By michael1968
Yep, there's a showerblock and toilet, they're...

Yep, there's a showerblock and toilet, they're not that bad really.

I was out the back near the river under the trees last year, nice and quiet, especially considering those GHR Honda guys we up...
Forum: Vendors 04-09-2013, 03:39 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,240
Posted By michael1968
Hi all, I will get back onto these next...

Hi all,

I will get back onto these next week, I'll post pics here and on my website when the prototype is ready.

Cheers,

Michael
Forum: Australia 04-08-2013, 07:41 PM
Replies: 528
Views: 20,295
Posted By michael1968
On their facebook page they said one S&D per...

On their facebook page they said one S&D per day.
Forum: Australia 04-08-2013, 04:12 AM
Replies: 528
Views: 20,295
Posted By michael1968
Last year the prologue was on the Friday...

Last year the prologue was on the Friday afternoon. I can't remember the distance, less than 20 km I think, it was only a few km out of town.

I'm fairly certain we'll be going back to the...
Forum: Australia 04-08-2013, 02:08 AM
Replies: 528
Views: 20,295
Posted By michael1968
You can give a 5 or 10 l container to the...

You can give a 5 or 10 l container to the organisers on the Friday and Saturday nights, they'll make it avaliable to you for an in stage refuel on the Saturday and Sunday. Other than that you can...
Forum: Thumpers 04-07-2013, 08:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 231
Posted By michael1968
Wibers make a good shock, I'd say they are about...

Wibers make a good shock, I'd say they are about the same as the Olhins in quality/performance.

I got a really good deal on a Wilbers for my F650, have a look on german ebay, they seem to be...
Forum: Australia 04-01-2013, 12:38 AM
Replies: 528
Views: 20,295
Posted By michael1968
I'm #567

I'm #567
Forum: Australia 03-29-2013, 06:08 PM
Replies: 528
Views: 20,295
Posted By michael1968
Yeah my dad will be 'service crew' again this...

Yeah my dad will be 'service crew' again this year, he'll be carting my fuel around so no problem if you throw yours in too.

I'll have to skip the ride on Monday, I'm lazing in a hotel bed in...
Forum: Australia 03-27-2013, 06:36 PM
Replies: 528
Views: 20,295
Posted By michael1968
Good stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ...

Good stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Look forward to seeing you there mate.



Just a few minor ones;
-18' rear wheel, that's allowed me go go for a more agressive tyre, I'm running a...
Forum: Vendors 03-26-2013, 06:27 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,240
Posted By michael1968
Yes, I've made the moulds but I wont be able to...

Yes, I've made the moulds but I wont be able to do any more work on them till after the 14th of April, I'm racing in the Condo 750 rally (advrider thread here...
Forum: Australia 03-24-2013, 03:44 AM
Replies: 528
Views: 20,295
Posted By michael1968
From the Condo 750 facebook...

From the Condo 750 facebook (http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Slattery-Auctions-Condo-750-Rally/194645223962293?fref=ts) page;



Also, where are the bike prep pics guys?
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