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Forum: Orange Crush 05-20-2013, 12:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 652
Posted By Bowser
I have looked at this thread with interest, I...

I have looked at this thread with interest, I have had the odd flat battery and I am looking to try and solve the problem.
I have a GIT bash plate which has a compartment for a tool roll, I am...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-13-2013, 12:49 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,290
Posted By Bowser
Dont wish to be rude, but you need to get out of...

Dont wish to be rude, but you need to get out of Germany TUV mode. The rest of the world dont care what tyre you put on the bike.
If your after off road type tyres then the speed rating is not and...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-09-2013, 10:37 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 11,292
Posted By Bowser
should be,

should be,
Forum: Orange Crush 05-09-2013, 09:49 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 11,292
Posted By Bowser
I think its more likley that they make the tanks...

I think its more likley that they make the tanks themselves and dont want to farm it out, the rest of their stuff is all made in the same way, however you can roto mold polyimide in the same way as...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-07-2013, 12:15 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 13,366
Posted By Bowser
No problem, use some zinc chromate paste, such as...

No problem, use some zinc chromate paste, such as boat owners do to prevent saltwater and galvanic issues, I have used it for years on my GS and never had any problems with ali and stainless,
Forum: Orange Crush 05-07-2013, 11:56 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 24,640
Posted By Bowser
drop me a line when your ready I am quite happy...

drop me a line when your ready I am quite happy to "pay" to play and test for you
Forum: Orange Crush 05-07-2013, 07:22 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 11,292
Posted By Bowser
If you can find a company who will do it, then...

If you can find a company who will do it, then Flouride treat the tanks on the inside before use and that will prevent the vapor getting into the plastic, its not the paint or decals thats the...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-03-2013, 02:56 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 40,853
Posted By Bowser
Well I have the 42ltr Acerbis manufactured...

Well I have the 42ltr Acerbis manufactured Touratech tank for my R1100GS, its manufactured from polyamide, it dosent swell at all, its non porous so you can repair it if it gets damaged, and you can...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-01-2013, 09:22 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 40,853
Posted By Bowser
You are SOOO lucky, I very nearly bid on them,...

You are SOOO lucky, I very nearly bid on them, but really want the orange ones!!
Forum: Orange Crush 04-30-2013, 02:20 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 40,853
Posted By Bowser
It would be nice if they just produced the tanks...

It would be nice if they just produced the tanks in Polymide instead of Polyethylene and it wouldnt be a problem, if touratech can their HPN/Acerbis tanks then safari could, or heaven forbid if they...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-24-2013, 08:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 521
Posted By Bowser
they must have changed somthing on the new ones...

they must have changed somthing on the new ones as the mapping for the FI is different to my 2007 and not compatible, it makes a bit more power, only thing is I dont know exactly when the changes...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-16-2013, 11:40 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,262
Posted By Bowser
remember you can always sell the wife for medical...

remember you can always sell the wife for medical experements to cover cost of repairs !!
Forum: Orange Crush 04-15-2013, 10:11 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,202
Posted By Bowser
The anwser is, it is not shitty. Its designed to...

The anwser is, it is not shitty. Its designed to try and cover a range of uses and be ok for all, its made by white power and they are a pretty good manufacturer of suspension.
I bought my bike and...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-14-2013, 08:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 465
Posted By Bowser
thanks for the replies, I am at a loss with this...

thanks for the replies, I am at a loss with this one, I have tried having the lights on and warmed up so that there is as little drain on the system as possible, but the grips wont switch one, soon...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-14-2013, 01:38 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,202
Posted By Bowser
Reading this thread its been said that the 950...

Reading this thread its been said that the 950 Super Enduro has front fork springs with a much higher spring rate, anyone know if these are a direct swap with the springs in the 990 adventure forks?
Forum: Orange Crush 04-14-2013, 12:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,022
Posted By Bowser
the lid of the glovebox is removable, so remove...

the lid of the glovebox is removable, so remove it, cut a small slot and line it with rubber trim and run you wires in, if you need to remove the box then you can with minimum of fuss
Forum: Orange Crush 04-12-2013, 01:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 465
Posted By Bowser
KTM grips the new style ones with the led control...

KTM grips the new style ones with the led control box/power level indicator.

problem is that if the HID's are on then the grips wont switch on, I have a feeling that it must be somthing to do...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-11-2013, 10:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 465
Posted By Bowser
why do my heated grips switch off? 990 Adv

990 Adventure, why do my heated grips switch off?
Ok then a bit more information, I have installed a set of spot/driving lights hella micro DE Hid lights, they have a direct 12v feed from the...
Forum: Orange Crush 03-25-2013, 02:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,279
Posted By Bowser
for those interested, I had to find fluid at the...

for those interested, I had to find fluid at the weekend to do a slave cylinder swap (from OEM to Oberon), and couldnt find anywhere selling the right stuff.
So I used LHM hydraulic fluid, which is...
Forum: Orange Crush 03-16-2013, 11:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 264
Posted By Bowser
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Forum: Equipment 02-14-2013, 01:44 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,246
Posted By Bowser
Its not the fire its the kettle that will make...

Its not the fire its the kettle that will make the biggest difference, a kelly kettle has a massive internal surface area to be heated and will boil very quickly.
If you must get a new stove the msr...
Forum: Old's Cool 02-13-2013, 08:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 791
Posted By Bowser
you doubt wrong, I have seen several XA's on the...

you doubt wrong, I have seen several XA's on the road here, and at least one 841 on the road in holland and one in a military mussem in Holland, and where there is one there is bound to be more.
Forum: Europe 01-22-2013, 10:20 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,623
Posted By Bowser
there you go a man from the other side of the...

there you go a man from the other side of the world with no idea at all, what he is talking about:wink:
Gyros is a term used all over the place and means different things in different places same...
Forum: Orange Crush 01-22-2013, 09:58 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 40,853
Posted By Bowser
I have a question re these tanks, and paint and...

I have a question re these tanks, and paint and stickers.
Forgive me if I have misunderstood the problem, but I take it, that its the action of the petrol vapor passing through the slightly porous...
Forum: Europe 01-17-2013, 01:14 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,623
Posted By Bowser
MOST important thing ignore the post above you...

MOST important thing ignore the post above you want gyros NOT donner, gyros is fantastic its real meat layered and and then grilled, donner is minced (crap) pressed together and is rubbish.

Right...
Forum: Equipment 01-07-2013, 08:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,063
Posted By Bowser
ali luggage.

I have a set of Verns and can measure them when I get home from work if you like, having said that I have looked at them and jesse next to each other on the bike and I think Verns are slightly...
Forum: GS Boxers 12-28-2012, 07:08 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,184
Posted By Bowser
well here you go my ideas for what they are worth...

well here you go my ideas for what they are worth from this side of the pond.

I currently have both a GS (ok an old 1100) and a 990.
The GS is the best long distance tourer, the KTM is the...
Forum: Equipment 12-19-2012, 03:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,578
Posted By Bowser
I have a number, started with a coleman and have...

I have a number, started with a coleman and have a couple of MSR, of all the MSR dragonfly is the best for cooking on, the Wisperlite is probably the simplist but not much use for more than heating...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 12-14-2012, 04:49 AM
Replies: 348
Views: 30,118
Posted By Bowser
so why would that be then? the thread was...

so why would that be then?
the thread was revived and I re read it and posted a comment, where is the issue.
try cillin out.
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 12-06-2012, 02:41 AM
Replies: 348
Views: 30,118
Posted By Bowser
[QUOTE=xymotic;17313965]There are only so many...

[QUOTE=xymotic;17313965]There are only so many ways to make a tank-bag. The Fandango is a very good bag, but it's design is not terribly different from others (just better).
However The Giant-loop,...
Forum: Orange Crush 11-12-2012, 04:17 AM
Replies: 3,268
Views: 722,622
Posted By Bowser
I agree on the look the 9x0 is much better...

I agree on the look the 9x0 is much better looking, but as for the rest they are only improvements if that is what you want on a bike.
For me I have just got a new 990 as there is nothing else on...
Forum: Equipment 04-29-2010, 06:42 AM
Replies: 2,012
Views: 319,177
Posted By Bowser
Klim suit

Well here is my two pennys worth.
I have worn mine extensivley since I got it a couple of weeks ago, well every day to be honest. Have to say I use it as a long distance touring suit rather than...
Forum: Road warriors 12-27-2007, 01:35 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,915
Posted By Bowser
what to buy, advice from the other side of the pond

Here is my two penny worth of advice.

Whats your running budget, do you service yourself, do you always go to the dealership?, do you always have the money to buy the new parts or do you have to...
Forum: GS Boxers 12-27-2007, 12:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 986
Posted By Bowser
wont bank on it but I think that is an Acerbis...

wont bank on it but I think that is an Acerbis tank.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-25-2007, 02:20 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 12,472
Posted By Bowser
Why do people buy and rarely ride

I got to say that I come into this catogory - well not with bikes, I do a minimum of 1000 a month normaly 1000 on each of them (its only 2).

However I do have a s--t load of wood working tools in...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-25-2007, 02:08 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,289
Posted By Bowser
child endangerment

I sometimes am very greatfull that things are so much simplier over this side of the pond.

If the child can touch the footpegs, even if they have been modified so that the child can reach them it...
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