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Forum: Australia 04-26-2013, 05:11 PM
Replies: 1,172
Views: 119,366
Posted By pete40
Thanks. Yeah - I think even the pros don't...

Thanks.

Yeah - I think even the pros don't like putting palm leaves through them.

Whadya' mean "compared to motorised ones"? Is it electric?

I'm guessing it's this one.
...
Forum: Australia 04-26-2013, 02:29 AM
Replies: 1,172
Views: 119,366
Posted By pete40
Used it yet? How's it perform?

Used it yet?

How's it perform?
Forum: Australia 04-26-2013, 02:27 AM
Replies: 390
Views: 54,426
Posted By pete40
What size front sprocket do you run? What...

What size front sprocket do you run?

What size rear tyre is it? The stone king is a weapon of a trye when new. Once they go hard, they are pretty skatey.
Forum: Australia 04-24-2013, 04:25 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 54,426
Posted By pete40
I use a Golden Boy 244 (copy of the Shinko) on...

I use a Golden Boy 244 (copy of the Shinko) on the 690 and LOVE it. Brilliant tyre I reckon. Sticks like shit to a blanket on my hard pack riding.
Forum: Australia 04-23-2013, 07:36 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 54,426
Posted By pete40
I put a knobby on mine and promptly took it off...

I put a knobby on mine and promptly took it off after about three short rides.



I found the knobby to just spin up way too much.

I haven't ridden in sand, but trials tyres don't work in mud....
Forum: Australia 03-29-2013, 02:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,353
Posted By pete40
Can you make spotwalla private - only people with...

Can you make spotwalla private - only people with a link and a password can see?
Forum: Australia 03-28-2013, 01:32 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,168
Posted By pete40
Funny you should say that Al. My old man...

Funny you should say that Al. My old man wouldn't let me be a mechanic either - and he was a truck driver.



Funny you should say that.... my uncle did too!

You fellas who talk about VRD...
Forum: Australia 03-25-2013, 12:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,353
Posted By pete40
I didn't actually look at my own shared page but...

I didn't actually look at my own shared page but the misses reckoned she could see the link and actually managed to zoom in on the area where I was at the time.
Forum: Australia 03-23-2013, 10:33 PM
Replies: 458
Views: 38,199
Posted By pete40
Which geo-centre would you aim for? As a...

Which geo-centre would you aim for? As a surveyor I have always thought of Johnson Geodetic Station as the "centre". But a quick Google search reveals a few more options.

As for Beadell -...
Forum: Australia 03-23-2013, 10:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,353
Posted By pete40
Don't forget to actually press the little...

Don't forget to actually press the little "tracking" button (the foot).
Forum: Australia 03-22-2013, 12:32 AM
Replies: 458
Views: 38,199
Posted By pete40
How's this Hodgens dude? Buys a couple of...

How's this Hodgens dude?

Buys a couple of DRs a few years back - did 1 or 2 rides and now has to buy 2 new ones for another one-off ride.

Who bought those last two? Didn't they only do half a...
Forum: Australia 03-20-2013, 02:32 PM
Replies: 1,172
Views: 119,366
Posted By pete40
This is VERY true. I bought a CHonda for $750...

This is VERY true. I bought a CHonda for $750 and now have to spend $300 on a new carbie etc.
Forum: Australia 03-20-2013, 05:35 AM
Replies: 1,172
Views: 119,366
Posted By pete40
Bike Security

http://www.aldi.com.au/au/html/offers/2827_26029.htm

http://www.aldi.com.au/au/media/offers/WK12_1x1_022_Digital_Video_Security_System.jpg
Forum: Australia 03-16-2013, 02:04 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,657
Posted By pete40
Byron Creek Road gate was closed two days ago.

Byron Creek Road gate was closed two days ago.
Forum: Racing 01-29-2013, 05:31 AM
Replies: 18,418
Views: 933,458
Posted By pete40
This gives a good insight into what dakar is like...

This gives a good insight into what dakar is like (from an Aussie and his support who came 24th outright)
...
Forum: Australia 01-29-2013, 05:27 AM
Replies: 521
Views: 55,881
Posted By pete40
Interview with Warren Strange and Jamie Morgan

This is brilliant - do yourself a favour and have a listen.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-01-28/interview-warren-strange-and-jamie-morgan/4486678?section=sport
Forum: Racing 01-19-2013, 02:32 AM
Replies: 18,418
Views: 933,458
Posted By pete40
Question for Lyndon when it's all over. How...

Question for Lyndon when it's all over.

How long do you reckon you'll sleep for when you finally get the chance? It must make you really tired even though you are obviously extremely fit. Just...
Forum: Australia 01-17-2013, 11:00 PM
Replies: 521
Views: 55,881
Posted By pete40
It's his first time on the Dakar - pretty simple...

It's his first time on the Dakar - pretty simple really.
Forum: Racing 01-15-2013, 03:53 AM
Replies: 18,418
Views: 933,458
Posted By pete40
Nah - doesn't need to.

Nah - doesn't need to.
Forum: Racing 01-14-2013, 03:44 PM
Replies: 18,418
Views: 933,458
Posted By pete40
Eurosport2 NOW

Eurosport2 NOW
Forum: Racing 01-14-2013, 03:51 AM
Replies: 18,418
Views: 933,458
Posted By pete40
misc doesn't seem to match the official...

misc doesn't seem to match the official timing.....
Forum: Racing 01-14-2013, 03:35 AM
Replies: 18,418
Views: 933,458
Posted By pete40
Nope

Nope
Forum: Australia 01-14-2013, 01:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 638
Posted By pete40
Don't see why it wouldn't be - hasn't been...

Don't see why it wouldn't be - hasn't been raining much lately.
Forum: Australia 01-13-2013, 08:18 PM
Replies: 521
Views: 55,881
Posted By pete40
Yeah - I had to listen to his own commentary at...

Yeah - I had to listen to his own commentary at least three times to see what he said - and he did say he "lost the steering" all of a sudden.
Forum: Australia 01-12-2013, 05:15 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 54,426
Posted By pete40
Care to share a pic of that for us?

Care to share a pic of that for us?
Forum: Australia 01-12-2013, 04:38 PM
Replies: 521
Views: 55,881
Posted By pete40
You been there - I'll take your word for it. ...

You been there - I'll take your word for it.



Great - I'll recant my previous suspicions then.
Forum: Australia 01-12-2013, 04:34 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,697
Posted By pete40
Where do you go "camping"? Noosa? If a man...

Where do you go "camping"? Noosa?

If a man was to set up such a business, he would need to be prepared to travel.
Forum: Australia 01-12-2013, 03:41 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,697
Posted By pete40
Good advice from everyone. I'd be embarrassed to...

Good advice from everyone. I'd be embarrassed to call the RACQ to come fix a tyre for me. Problem with carrying all the gear is that you end up donating it all to your mates who are too slack to...
Forum: Australia 01-11-2013, 02:45 AM
Replies: 521
Views: 55,881
Posted By pete40
Be interesting to see how Grabbo goes tomorrow -...

Be interesting to see how Grabbo goes tomorrow - he starts 13th.
Forum: Australia 01-10-2013, 09:43 PM
Replies: 521
Views: 55,881
Posted By pete40
Yeah - he ain't on that dreaded list yet, but he...

Yeah - he ain't on that dreaded list yet, but he doesn't show past WP5 yet either.:cry
Forum: Australia 01-10-2013, 02:38 PM
Replies: 521
Views: 55,881
Posted By pete40
Speedbrain FB has this... Matt Fish is...

Speedbrain FB has this...

Matt Fish is managing to finish the race and solve same technical problems on his bike in order to start again tomorrow.
Forum: Racing 01-10-2013, 01:34 PM
Replies: 18,418
Views: 933,458
Posted By pete40
Don't know as yet - it doesn't show on the guide...

Don't know as yet - it doesn't show on the guide yet (on Foxtel in Oz anyway)
Forum: Australia 01-10-2013, 01:33 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,484
Posted By pete40
I hope you realise how much these dudes actually...

I hope you realise how much these dudes actually drink! Once they start, there's usually no stopping till they drop!
Forum: Australia 01-10-2013, 01:28 PM
Replies: 521
Views: 55,881
Posted By pete40
This is just a guess (we need TSC here) but I...

This is just a guess (we need TSC here) but I wonder if it is because he is a "water-boy" and isn't today a "no assistance" day?
Forum: Australia 01-10-2013, 12:17 PM
Replies: 521
Views: 55,881
Posted By pete40
So, what's happened to Matt Fish today? ...

So, what's happened to Matt Fish today?

Grabbo done good, as did Rod F again.
Forum: Australia 01-10-2013, 02:47 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,599
Posted By pete40
Tyres for Bikes 32624377

Ask for Dave - he'll hook you up.
Forum: Australia 01-10-2013, 02:27 AM
Replies: 521
Views: 55,881
Posted By pete40
I've seen a few dunes in my day

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aoJnD05iMCY/UO6UzMDgSOI/AAAAAAAAAaQ/OKuztm4-7Xs/s640/Algeria%2520004.jpg

Algeria
...
Forum: Australia 01-10-2013, 02:12 AM
Replies: 521
Views: 55,881
Posted By pete40
There's plenty of sand dunes in Australia, but...

There's plenty of sand dunes in Australia, but there's no big expanse that's ride-able like we see in SA. If there is, I haven't seen it.
Forum: Australia 01-10-2013, 01:16 AM
Replies: 521
Views: 55,881
Posted By pete40
No.

No.
Forum: Australia 01-10-2013, 12:19 AM
Replies: 521
Views: 55,881
Posted By pete40
Look, I wasn't going to spoil this thread with my...

Look, I wasn't going to spoil this thread with my thoughts on the yank, but seeing as how you started it.... does anyway else look at this guy and say.. "Spoilt racing kid who never grew up"? Or...
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