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Forum: New Zealand 01-15-2013, 11:44 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 9,049
Posted By XF650
Sent PM XF.

Sent PM
XF.
Forum: New Zealand 01-08-2013, 03:45 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 9,049
Posted By XF650
KBer "cliff" is Sales Mgr at Mckay & Donaldson...

KBer "cliff" is Sales Mgr at Mckay & Donaldson Yamaha (Ashburton) plus the owner (Brian) is riding the DB. work ph: 033087982
Forum: Thumpers 08-15-2012, 01:32 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,922
Posted By XF650
Roger knows the jetting & he's done opposite to...

Roger knows the jetting & he's done opposite to you with his screen:http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/152124-Freewilly-starting-to-look-the-part
Forum: Equipment 08-02-2012, 03:14 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 11,600
Posted By XF650
Another Loobman fan here. Not auto but it's...

Another Loobman fan here. Not auto but it's simple - just give it a squeeze each time I fuel up or after riding through water.
Going to change it to front sprocket feed though - I find rear sprocket...
Forum: Thumpers 07-31-2012, 08:42 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,922
Posted By XF650
I'm not sure what all the differences are between...

I'm not sure what all the differences are between the DR & XF frames but obvious ones are wheel base, steering rake & ground clearence. Also the XF head & twin carbs won't fit into the DR frame,...
Forum: Australia 07-31-2012, 06:38 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 16,737
Posted By XF650
kick start

not sure if this has been posted: http://133658.activeboard.com/t34319857/dt125r-kickstart-on-a-dt230/
Forum: Australia 07-31-2012, 06:12 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 16,737
Posted By XF650
parts

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Yamaha-DT230R-DT230-DT-230-200-Wrecking-Rear-Wheel-/330480892789
Forum: Australia 06-20-2012, 04:29 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 16,737
Posted By XF650
Re the compatability of parts between DT200,...

Re the compatability of parts between DT200, WR200 & DT230. I used to have a link to this info but will now have to rely on my fuddled memory.

The DT230 is a dual purpose frame with an engine...
Forum: Australia 06-19-2012, 11:16 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 16,737
Posted By XF650
I thought the DT230 engine was more WR200 than...

I thought the DT230 engine was more WR200 than DT200 ??
Forum: Australia 05-29-2012, 11:19 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 16,737
Posted By XF650
Harvey - I'v drowned my DT230 a couple of times...

Harvey - I'v drowned my DT230 a couple of times too so can relate to your very amusing story. Fuel tap "issues" aside, this is good example of the advantage of kick start.
PS: the back of the key is...
Forum: Australia 03-06-2012, 12:15 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 16,737
Posted By XF650
Harvey To keep you going I can lend you my...

Harvey
To keep you going I can lend you my spare starter, till a new one arrives.
XF
Forum: Australia 01-26-2012, 10:05 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 16,737
Posted By XF650
Not selling my DT230, nor my spares bike (blown...

Not selling my DT230, nor my spares bike (blown motor). However I'v got 2 spare 55th rear sprockets, if ya want one.
Your bike already has a non standard / lowered seat. It suited Paul that way...
Forum: Australia 01-24-2012, 01:29 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 16,737
Posted By XF650
Harvey Another NZ DT230 here. Did you buy...

Harvey
Another NZ DT230 here.
Did you buy that DT230 from Kaiapoi? If so I know the bike & it was originally imported with lowering links already on it.
Also going bigger on the rear sprocket...
Forum: Thumpers 11-29-2011, 12:03 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,922
Posted By XF650
In action on a very wet day - Freewind on the...

In action on a very wet day - Freewind on the right, 21" front even looks standard.
Forum: Thumpers 11-28-2011, 11:49 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,922
Posted By XF650
My Freewind 21" front wheel conversion

Fitted a DR650 front wheel for the "knarlier" rides. Biggest hassle was finding a front fender / mud guard. High mount options seem to interfer with the oil cooler so ended up fitting one off TF125...
Forum: New Zealand 02-23-2011, 01:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,849
Posted By XF650
Sorry Toddy but I'll be busy with quake stuff. ...

Sorry Toddy but I'll be busy with quake stuff.
Email sent.
XF
Forum: New Zealand 02-19-2011, 12:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,849
Posted By XF650
2 bikes leaving Ashvagas for Mavora early Friday,...

2 bikes leaving Ashvagas for Mavora early Friday, if anyone wants to hook up for the ride.
Going via the usual gravel - Haka, Dansey's, Nevis etc.
Will probably do Blackforest on the way back but...
Forum: New Zealand 10-17-2010, 03:12 PM
Replies: 1,019
Views: 104,053
Posted By XF650
Checked mine while there but still working....

Checked mine while there but still working....
Forum: New Zealand 10-27-2009, 05:43 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,204
Posted By XF650
How many bikes can the Coleslaw carry?

How many bikes can the Coleslaw carry?
Forum: New Zealand 08-27-2009, 12:30 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,389
Posted By XF650
These look good

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=237424720

Anyone tried them?
Forum: Ride reports 08-21-2009, 09:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,819
Posted By XF650
Looks like Pooey's got some stiff competition.

Looks like Pooey's got some stiff competition.
Forum: New Zealand 08-21-2009, 12:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,399
Posted By XF650
Great vid & heaps of adventure, incl the ferry...

Great vid & heaps of adventure, incl the ferry sailing!! - well done.
Forum: New Zealand 08-17-2009, 04:24 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,389
Posted By XF650
I'm with Oscar on this. Before I bought my...

I'm with Oscar on this. Before I bought my current boots I spent way too much time researching adv boots on the interweb, including m/bike ankle injuries etc. I soon realised the obvious: the better...
Forum: New Zealand 07-14-2009, 04:03 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 5,877
Posted By XF650
A clue - Motu sold his DT230 (Lanza) some time...

A clue - Motu sold his DT230 (Lanza) some time ago.

Ryan - yes, Aslan's pic was bringing Pooey home from the Brass and as you can see, the Blackforest Track was dry & the highlight of the trip.
Forum: New Zealand 07-14-2009, 01:38 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 5,877
Posted By XF650
:clap well spotted, but not what I'm thinking. ...

:clap well spotted, but not what I'm thinking.
Confess Oscar - you can blame it on the horse bite.
Forum: New Zealand 07-14-2009, 01:23 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 5,877
Posted By XF650
"The beauty of ADVRider is I can post it as big...

"The beauty of ADVRider is I can post it as big as I want...:evil "

Which exposes the discrepency even more. Can anyone else spot the issue?
Forum: New Zealand 07-14-2009, 12:47 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 5,877
Posted By XF650
Hey Motu - have you checked Oscar's blog pic?

Hey Motu - have you checked Oscar's blog pic?
Forum: New Zealand 07-14-2009, 12:38 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 5,877
Posted By XF650
And support the AdvRider Rally @ Mavora Lakes -...

And support the AdvRider Rally @ Mavora Lakes - same place, same time next year.
Forum: New Zealand 06-28-2009, 03:02 AM
Replies: 1,019
Views: 104,053
Posted By XF650
Bastards - the 3rd DT230 is bloody jealous.

Bastards - the 3rd DT230 is bloody jealous.
Forum: Beasts 06-15-2009, 10:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,499
Posted By XF650
Plus twin carbs, bigger valves & 19" front wheel....

Plus twin carbs, bigger valves & 19" front wheel. It was made to compete with the BMW F650.
Forum: New Zealand 06-07-2009, 12:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 721
Posted By XF650
Great report there Shane. Sorry I didn't click to...

Great report there Shane. Sorry I didn't click to who you were at Dansey's.
Forum: The Garage 05-18-2009, 03:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,183
Posted By XF650
I give my Loobman a squirt approx every fuel...

I give my Loobman a squirt approx every fuel fill, or more often if riding through water etc. It is important to ride long enough to use up the application or it will continue to drip when stopped....
Forum: New Zealand 04-27-2009, 01:52 AM
Replies: 1,019
Views: 104,053
Posted By XF650
Great pics Mark. I see Fred is still wearing...

Great pics Mark.
I see Fred is still wearing his "safety" boots.
Forum: Equipment 03-18-2009, 06:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,796
Posted By XF650
I have the Zeus & more than happy. Done a couple...

I have the Zeus & more than happy. Done a couple of big rides over various terrain, in heat & rain. Previous helmet was Grex RD1 (made by Nolan).
A few comments on the Zeus:
Positives-
Good price...
Forum: New Zealand 02-16-2009, 03:22 AM
Replies: 1,019
Views: 104,053
Posted By XF650
Confess Mark, there was an unopened propholyactic...

Confess Mark, there was an unopened propholyactic sheath there too ya know.
Forum: New Zealand 01-24-2009, 01:30 PM
Replies: 1,019
Views: 104,053
Posted By XF650
Congratulations Mark. That TM listing seemed...

Congratulations Mark.
That TM listing seemed to have your name written all over it.
You must have a very "understanding" wife, now that you have two KLR650's in your garage.
Struan
Forum: Australia 01-18-2009, 04:51 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 9,410
Posted By XF650
My Mitas tyre experience (on XF650 Freewind): ...

My Mitas tyre experience (on XF650 Freewind):
Started with EO8 pair - great for seal & perhaps dry, hard pack gravel. They are similair to Metzler Tourance.
Changed to EO7 pair for more 50 / 50...
Forum: Ride reports 01-12-2009, 05:11 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,900
Posted By XF650
Thanks for the report & impressive pics guys. ...

Thanks for the report & impressive pics guys.
Brings back great memories from last years event.
Forum: New Zealand 11-23-2008, 01:32 PM
Replies: 1,019
Views: 104,053
Posted By XF650
It's not gravel

It's not gravel
Forum: Equipment 09-30-2008, 05:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,612
Posted By XF650
Mitas EO7 - not sure if / where you can get them...

Mitas EO7 - not sure if / where you can get them up your way though.
Some guys are getting up to 16,000km's (rear) on mix of asphalt & gravel.....
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