Forum: Australia
Today, 04:34 AM
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Replies: 1,165
Views: 118,485
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Forum: Americas
Today, 01:33 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,793
The Bike is on its way!
On Tuesday I rode the bike to Sydney and on Wednesday I took it to the shipping depot and watched it being loaded into the container for the trip to Portland, Oregon.
In just over two months we...
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Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me
05-10-2013, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 152
Cardo G4 (Schuberth Communicator) Problems
Last night I took delivery of my new Schuberth C3 Helmet (lovely) and the associated neck roll fitted with the CardG4/Schuberth blutooth communication system.
Gave it a proper charge and then...
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Forum: Trip Planning
03-29-2013, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,574
Yes, I have. The less than 200cc rule...
Yes, I have. The less than 200cc rule applies.....
Some progress, though. I am in communication with Patriot and they do have an offering. I am busy wading through it. Or ploughing through it....
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Forum: Trip Planning
03-29-2013, 02:32 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,574
Travel Insurance for Australian Resident
I cannot find a company that will provide travel insurance for my trip to the USA in July. The exception is a motorcycle with an engine capacity of less than 200cc's :rofl
Anyone out there able to...
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-24-2013, 01:43 AM
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Replies: 71
Views: 21,528
I bought the Cymarc version from the UK. Good...
I bought the Cymarc version from the UK. Good quality but the same gripe: it is quite small. Available in black and silver.
I bought from Nippy Norman's. He was a tad cheaper and his postage...
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Forum: GPS Tracks - Oz and Kiwi Land
02-25-2013, 02:24 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,402
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Forum: GPS Tracks - Oz and Kiwi Land
02-24-2013, 01:39 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,402
Navteq Australian Maps - Grrrrrrr!
I recently acquired a 665LM which of course comes standard with the North American Maps. I immediately purchased Australian maps (Navteq) for $150.00 and set to work using them in Melbourne, my home...
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Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me
02-24-2013, 01:14 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 5,508
Australian User
After my research, it was a lay down in favour of the Inreach as compared to the Spot. The reasons are the true global satellite coverage and the TWO-WAY messaging capability.
However........
I...
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Forum: Australia
02-18-2013, 01:18 AM
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Replies: 69
Views: 3,595
Has Garmin Gone Bankrupt?
Today I called Garmin Australia twice, in order to complain about their execrable Navteq Australian maps While they appear to be accurate, the 'fastest routing' is worse than pathetic.
Anyhow, I...
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Forum: Australia
02-18-2013, 12:42 AM
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Replies: 88
Views: 3,265
One Sunday afternoon last September I went on a...
One Sunday afternoon last September I went on a ride to nowhere in particular (new bike). In the vicinity of Noojee I came across Piedmont Winery. It is a tiny operation but it actually has a cellar...
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Forum: Australia
02-16-2013, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 1,165
Views: 118,485
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Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me
02-14-2013, 02:15 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,259
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
02-14-2013, 02:07 AM
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Replies: 160
Views: 11,193
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
02-12-2013, 12:53 AM
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Replies: 160
Views: 11,193
Only a Fool.....
The Transport Accident Commission of the State of Victoria, Australia, spends some of our money trying to frighten us off our bikes. They produce graphic videos, some of which are really misleading,...
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Forum: Americas
02-10-2013, 01:21 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,793
Navigation Aids
The Garmin Zumo 665 and DeLorme Inreach Satellite navigator/communicator arrived a couple of weeks ago and were duly mounted; although I am still awaiting the locable Touratech mount coming from my...
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Forum: Americas
02-10-2013, 01:06 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,793
Pillion Comfort
She who must be obeyed will, as perhaps previously stated, be spending four weeks with me on the crossing from West to East, with a significant southerly detour on the way, as far as the Grand...
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Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me
02-10-2013, 12:02 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,259
Garmin Australian Maps
A week has passed and I continue to familiarise myself with this tool. Still happy, but my gripe about Australian maps is only reinforced. The thing seems to actively avoid freeway riding.
I have...
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Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me
02-04-2013, 11:43 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,259
Early Days, but so Far so Good
I received my 665 last week. I have loaded music, paired my iPhone and Scala Q2 headset. So far all is working as it should. In fact, I am rather pleased with it. The caveat is that, being in...
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Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me
02-02-2013, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 1
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Zumo 660/5 iTunes MP4 Audio to MP 3 - Macintosh
There may be a thread on here about this topic, but if so, I could not find it.
Have new Zumo, need to load music. Copied my iTunes Library onto the microSD card in said Zumo. Straightforward......
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Forum: Layin' down tracks
02-01-2013, 02:21 AM
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Replies: 1
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Mounting the XM Hockey Puck R1200GSA
My Zumo 665 has arrived and I am wondering where to mount the XM receiver/antenna. I have read about the recommended distance from the GPS etc and quite a number of people stick it to the top of...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-29-2013, 01:01 AM
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Replies: 488
Views: 96,905
Well, guys, I am just blown away by your ride...
Well, guys, I am just blown away by your ride report. I started following you in Canada/USA because in July my wife and I start our round the USA trip and I was looking to learn from your experiences...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
01-21-2013, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 160
Views: 11,193
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Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me
01-21-2013, 01:34 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,259
Cardo Compatability
I guess I will find out in due course whether my Cardo Scala Rider Q2 set is compatible with the 665. I have an email from Cardo saying all Riders are compatible with a list, which includes the 665....
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Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me
01-20-2013, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,259
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Forum: Americas
01-20-2013, 01:05 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,793
DeLorme Inreach Satellite Tracker (Part Two)
Done and dusted, as we Aussies say. The Inreach is connected and working - and on a USA plan, too.
I selected one of my credit card providers, called them up and said I needed to attach a USA...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
01-11-2013, 10:54 PM
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Replies: 160
Views: 11,193
Thanks Again
Thank you once again to those who contributed positively to the thread. Main objective achieved, which was to gain a better understanding about what might happen should I filter. Some of the...
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Forum: Americas
01-09-2013, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,793
Delorme Inreach Satellite Tracker
My better half is a little anxious about being in the middle of nowhere and me becoming incapacitated. How does she get help? Peace of mind comes with something like a satellite tracker and Delorme...
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Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me
01-09-2013, 02:27 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,259
POLL: Is the Zumo 665 Reliable or Not?
With its satellite features - XM radio, traffic and weather - the Zumo 665 seems to be in a class of its own. But research on the internet, including ADVRider; suggests that there may be quality...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
12-30-2012, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 160
Views: 11,193
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Forum: Ride reports
12-26-2012, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 186
Views: 46,829
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Forum: Day Trippin'
12-26-2012, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,756
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
12-26-2012, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 160
Views: 11,193
Thanks
Gentlemen (and any incognito ladies)
I am a little overwhelmed by the number of responses. Thank you all. (This thread is not yet closed - we only start our trip in July)
I am truly thankful...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
12-25-2012, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 160
Views: 11,193
Legal Consequences of Lane Splitting/Filtering?
Next year commencing late July I am intending to ride around the USA, starting and finishing in Portland, Oregon. In reading up on the road rules in the many states I will be passing through, it is...
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Forum: Ride reports
12-23-2012, 02:10 AM
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Replies: 488
Views: 96,905
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Forum: Ride reports
12-22-2012, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 488
Views: 96,905
A couple I am acquainted with went through...
A couple I am acquainted with went through Colombia some months ago, heading for Alaska - kind of your route in reverse. They are being interviewed on one of our local radio stations every Friday...
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Forum: Americas
12-19-2012, 02:04 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,793
Electronic Cruise Control
My R1200RT came standard with an electronic cruise control, a feature I very much appreciated on the open road. It was a significant disappointment that BMW do not have this as an option on the GSA....
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Forum: Americas
12-08-2012, 12:56 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,793
Jacket and Pants - Check!
For a little while already my better half has been equipped with BMW jacket and pants. This was made possible by timely sales events at the local BMW dealership which, on those occasions, just...
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Forum: Americas
12-05-2012, 01:09 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,793
Ted
Thanks very much for the suggestions....
Ted
Thanks very much for the suggestions. For sure I will be doing the research on them and chances are excellent that some of them will be visited as they lie more or less along the present...
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Forum: Americas
12-04-2012, 02:24 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,793
Ceej
Thank you so much for your thoughtful...
Ceej
Thank you so much for your thoughtful post. I do have a couple of themes in mind and hope that some others develop so I can exercise choice - although that may on occasion prove agonisingly...
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