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Forum: Australia 05-14-2013, 04:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 736
Posted By Portly
I used to ride the stocton dunes after work...

I used to ride the stocton dunes after work nearly every day when I lived at fern bay.
The bikes were an xt500 and an it250 and both were fun.
Aside from what others have said there are two things...
Forum: Australia 05-08-2013, 09:41 PM
Replies: 13,183
Views: 1,587,749
Posted By Portly
I just picked up a countershaft seal retainer...

I just picked up a countershaft seal retainer from my local dealer.
It is part No 24751-32E00 and is listed as a part for the 2013 DR650.
So it looks like it has been specifically manufactured for...
Forum: Australia 04-18-2013, 07:15 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,947
Posted By Portly
What about a rally modified Yamaha WR450F such as...

What about a rally modified Yamaha WR450F such as Clubby and Wolfie rode in last years APC?
Forum: Australia 04-11-2013, 09:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,259
Posted By Portly
Trailzone mag put the question out a couple of...

Trailzone mag put the question out a couple of issues ago in it's letters column about third gear failures and in the current issue there is a case of one failed during the warranty period. Warranty...
Forum: Australia 04-03-2013, 11:36 PM
Replies: 13,113
Views: 1,761,271
Posted By Portly
There are a few Pacific Highway contracts kicking...

There are a few Pacific Highway contracts kicking off over the next year between Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour.
I have heard Abby group are hiring at the moment for a job around Macksville and...
Forum: Australia 04-03-2013, 11:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 394
Posted By Portly
There are a couple of other options for sheltered...

There are a couple of other options for sheltered camping in that area.
There is a covered shelter at Brushy Mountain camp ground and another at Plateau Beech.
These are the type with a fire place...
Forum: Australia 03-21-2013, 06:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 808
Posted By Portly
The KLR rally is on at Nymboida canoe club...

The KLR rally is on at Nymboida canoe club 22,23,24 March, you could drop in on that on your way.
Forum: Australia 03-16-2013, 12:58 PM
Replies: 676
Views: 58,725
Posted By Portly
According to the guff the husky motor has been...

According to the guff the husky motor has been tweaked to deliver more power than the dakar and the sertao and aren't these motors assembled in china now. Both of these factors may or may not effect...
Forum: Australia 03-12-2013, 03:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,564
Posted By Portly
Back in my road bike days I used to run liquid...

Back in my road bike days I used to run liquid sealant, as although it did not fix the holes it would slow down the deflation so you could stop safely.
You usually knew the front tyre had a hole...
Forum: Australia 03-08-2013, 05:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 762
Posted By Portly
They get dumber everyday

A local bloke got his garage broken into and had his heavily farkled HP2 stolen.
The police opinion was it was probably headed off shore as it is one of only nine of this particular model in...
Forum: Australia 02-28-2013, 02:01 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,389
Posted By Portly
I met some people in Charleville last year who...

I met some people in Charleville last year who had just crossed the Simpson in a Delicia and an old VW jeep looking thing.
The VW finished up getting towed by the Delicia from Birdsville to...
Forum: Australia 02-18-2013, 05:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 842
Posted By Portly
As far as I know the gate is not locked as it is...

As far as I know the gate is not locked as it is part of the bicentennial national trail, but it is private property and I was told in Khancoban that the owners were not keen on motor vehicles...
Forum: Australia 02-14-2013, 05:06 PM
Replies: 13,183
Views: 1,587,749
Posted By Portly
Graheme Try pulling up on the top of the chain...

Graheme
Try pulling up on the top of the chain while you tighten the 24mm nut.
Doing this holds the snail cam tight against the stop.
Forum: Australia 02-03-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 676
Views: 58,725
Posted By Portly
I had a look at one on the weekend. ...

I had a look at one on the weekend.
Unfortunately it didn't grab me like I thought it would.
The wings sticking out in the tank area look pretty vulnerable as does the dodgy looking gear lever.
It...
Forum: Australia 01-31-2013, 05:48 PM
Replies: 676
Views: 58,725
Posted By Portly
Is there anything complicated in the servicing of...

Is there anything complicated in the servicing of these Chinese BMW Rotax motors?
A friend recently had his Dakar 650 serviced at the Local BMW dealer for a cost of $450.
This seems exorbitant for...
Forum: Day Trippin' 01-27-2013, 04:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 735
Posted By Portly
Love the 900, they are my all time favorite...

Love the 900, they are my all time favorite roadie. To me they finished what Honda started with their 750 four. They are the classiest thing Kawasaki ever made and the true classic from the 70s.
Forum: Australia 01-17-2013, 01:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,396
Posted By Portly
I think the main issue with 4wds and motor bikes...

I think the main issue with 4wds and motor bikes is where it passes through private property and some national park trails, such as the northern access to Geehi Walls trail where the property owners...
Forum: Australia 12-16-2012, 01:57 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,925
Posted By Portly
I also have problems with earplugs. My...

I also have problems with earplugs.
My solutions were standard exhaust, drilled bashplate, cut down screen to get rid of turbulence and threw away the peak on my helmet.
The ride is now quiet...
Forum: Australia 12-04-2012, 02:02 PM
Replies: 13,183
Views: 1,587,749
Posted By Portly
I think seats are a personal thing. It will...

I think seats are a personal thing.
It will depend on rider weight and sit bone shape and even height of rider and height of foot pegs.
So what works for one rider might not work for another.
I...
Forum: Australia 11-07-2012, 02:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,329
Posted By Portly
I agree with the comments on project bike builds...

I agree with the comments on project bike builds being as much bling as function.
A year or so back Trail zone did a build on a DR650 and spent about $5500 on it.
A couple of issues later a...
Forum: Australia 10-25-2012, 02:31 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,365
Posted By Portly
Another thing to watch out for in no win no fee...

Another thing to watch out for in no win no fee jobs is this only refers to your fees to your solicitors.
If you lose you will most likely have the other parties fees awarded against you and it...
Forum: Australia 10-17-2012, 06:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,749
Posted By Portly
As I understand it NSW forests are default 60...

As I understand it NSW forests are default 60 limit now.
Forum: Australia 10-17-2012, 02:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,749
Posted By Portly
I was warned about radar on the road past the...

I was warned about radar on the road past the Ebor trout hatchery into the New England national park and Styx forest way last year.
Apparently it was the same copper who sits down near the bottom of...
Forum: Australia 10-15-2012, 02:24 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,294
Posted By Portly
Have fun. You have certainly picked most of the...

Have fun.
You have certainly picked most of the best of the south east to travel.
Omeo to Mount Beauty via Falls creek is top country if you are looking for some more great scenery and roads in...
Forum: Australia 10-11-2012, 06:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,025
Posted By Portly
Just read a bit more TZ. Tiger XC800s are...

Just read a bit more TZ. Tiger XC800s are discounted as well, $1300 off for ABS model and $800 off for Non ABS.
Forum: Australia 10-11-2012, 02:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,025
Posted By Portly
I'm reading the new issue of TZ and Yamaha has...

I'm reading the new issue of TZ and Yamaha has an ad for the 660 ten, selling for $13999 ride away with $660 worth of extras.
Forum: Australia 09-23-2012, 09:38 PM
Replies: 13,183
Views: 1,587,749
Posted By Portly
Slipstream performance show a supersprox 46 tooth...

Slipstream performance show a supersprox 46 tooth and a JT 48 tooth on their site
Forum: Australia 09-05-2012, 03:41 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 15,098
Posted By Portly
You can get a lot more out of the headlight with...

You can get a lot more out of the headlight with a relay kit and a super bright H4 bulb.
I have a +70 bulb in mine and it's not bad.
+100 bulbs are available now and would be better still.
Forum: Australia 08-28-2012, 07:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 922
Posted By Portly
Jaycar have small cig to USB chargers with a 1...

Jaycar have small cig to USB chargers with a 1 amp and a 3 amp outlet apparently aimed at some of the I phones that need a bit more juice.
They are about $17.
Might be worth a try.
Forum: Australia 08-17-2012, 03:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 535
Posted By Portly
Thanks for the reply. How would it compare to a...

Thanks for the reply.
How would it compare to a DID VX X ring which works out about $50 more?
Forum: Australia 08-17-2012, 01:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 535
Posted By Portly
Chains

Has anyone used Tsubaki chains?
There are kits available with Tsubaki omega chains and supersprox sprockets for the DR650 for $189.
This looks like a bargain, is it or is it dodgy chain?

Cheers...
Forum: Australia 07-28-2012, 02:44 PM
Replies: 13,183
Views: 1,587,749
Posted By Portly
With a single prop stand, for the front wheel I...

With a single prop stand, for the front wheel I leave the bike in first gear to stop it rolling and for the rear I have a heavy elastic strap to wrap around the front brake lever.
To get it onto the...
Forum: Australia 07-23-2012, 07:27 PM
Replies: 1,495
Views: 144,083
Posted By Portly
Grip heaters

Just a tip for those who are first time installers of VSM type grip heaters.
Use decent quality grips in a fairly hard compound or a dual density with hard under layer.
On our last ride my son...
Forum: Australia 07-21-2012, 10:29 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,695
Posted By Portly
You're right about the beer Nazza I can get a two...

You're right about the beer Nazza I can get a two day hangover from two stubbies
Forum: Australia 07-21-2012, 04:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,695
Posted By Portly
Bushmans range comes with varying levels of DEET,...

Bushmans range comes with varying levels of DEET, up to 80% from memory.
Hopefully the cooler weather has lowered the mozzie numbers.
Generally only a small percentage of those exposed will know...
Forum: Australia 07-20-2012, 12:11 PM
Replies: 13,183
Views: 1,587,749
Posted By Portly
I too bought the filters from Procycle. Another...

I too bought the filters from Procycle.
Another one of their products that doesn't do it's job is the replacement secondary breather filter.
I pulled mine off on the weekend while servicing and...
Forum: Australia 07-18-2012, 02:09 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,017
Posted By Portly
As long as the coffee's good I'm interested.:ricky

As long as the coffee's good I'm interested.:ricky
Forum: Australia 07-18-2012, 02:02 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,017
Posted By Portly
I did say I may only have half a brain:ear. As...

I did say I may only have half a brain:ear.
As this thread seemed to be going that way I thought it as good a place as any.
Forum: Australia 07-17-2012, 07:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,017
Posted By Portly
I am 54 shortly so might only have half a brain...

I am 54 shortly so might only have half a brain left. Which half do I need?:D
From the latest on oz explorer the Birdsville track will be in worse condition in places than the Flinders photos above...
Forum: Australia 07-17-2012, 04:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,017
Posted By Portly
This thread is food for thought. My son and I...

This thread is food for thought.
My son and I will be at Maree on the 8th or 9th of August with 10 days to get back to the east coast.
Keep the Flinders info coming as it sounds like a good place...
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