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Forum: Australia Today, 12:54 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,439
Posted By squizzy
Wore the 34 size around the house on the weekend...

Wore the 34 size around the house on the weekend with thermals and they were just a bit snug. Rang Janice at AdventureMoto Monday morning and sent them back for the next size up. They arrived this...
Forum: Australia 06-14-2013, 05:16 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,463
Posted By squizzy
I love watching videos of people picking their...

I love watching videos of people picking their bikes up. But I think to be fair, the bike should be loaded up, the ground wet and slippery, and you should have to sprint 200 metres in your bike gear...
Forum: Australia 06-14-2013, 04:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,439
Posted By squizzy
As far as I can tell, the more expensive, the...

As far as I can tell, the more expensive, the warmer. Thats the theory I worked on anyway. The Dakar are not waterproof, but are well vented. I bought the latitude as they have 3 layers of gortex and...
Forum: Australia 06-13-2013, 06:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,439
Posted By squizzy
No, they seem to be one size smaller. I normally...

No, they seem to be one size smaller. I normally have 36, but these are 34. I already had the Dakar pants, which I originally got in a 38. I was able to use them as a tent when camping! Was able to...
Forum: Australia 06-13-2013, 05:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,439
Posted By squizzy
Had to set myself a limit price wise somewhere,...

Had to set myself a limit price wise somewhere, so went for the latitude. Ordered 11 am yesterday from Adventure Moto in Sydney, got them at 10.30 this morning in Melb. Great service, they even fit,...
Forum: Australia 06-12-2013, 09:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,439
Posted By squizzy
Ordered the Latitude pants, will see how they go....

Ordered the Latitude pants, will see how they go. Thanks for the feedback.:D
Forum: Australia 06-12-2013, 01:06 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,439
Posted By squizzy
Klim Pants

Hi Guys, after some feedback. I already have some Klim Dakar pants which are great for summer, but after some winter pants. Looking at the Klim Latitude or Traverse pants. Want something that is...
Forum: Parallel Universe 06-08-2013, 05:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 544
Posted By squizzy
The F650Gs is a great bike, but maybe look at a...

The F650Gs is a great bike, but maybe look at a G650GS XCountry. I have both. The XCountry is lighter and has plenty of go. I use the 658 mainly for 2 up duty now and go for a squirt by myself on the...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-26-2013, 06:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 805
Posted By squizzy
Thanks Malloy, great info. If I am going to pay...

Thanks Malloy, great info. If I am going to pay for shipping to Aus, I might buy the ricor rear shock as well with hyd preload, anyone used these? Any good? Sounds like they have done a good job for...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-23-2013, 01:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 805
Posted By squizzy
Anyone used Ikon or Hagon shocks on their F658?...

Anyone used Ikon or Hagon shocks on their F658? They seem a bit more reasonable price wise.
Forum: Australia 05-22-2013, 03:57 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,424
Posted By squizzy
Does it count 2 if you buy the same bike back?

Does it count 2 if you buy the same bike back?
Forum: Australia 05-22-2013, 02:45 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,424
Posted By squizzy
You will regret asking that question:D

You will regret asking that question:D
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-21-2013, 02:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 805
Posted By squizzy
Upgrade suspension question

Hi, I have a 2008 658 and since I have bought a Xcountry, I have using the 658 for more 2 up stuff. It has done 30,000 k and the suspension needs a freshen up (I think). The damping screw at the...
Forum: Australia 05-17-2013, 04:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 467
Posted By squizzy
Thanks for the input guys. Just what I was after....

Thanks for the input guys. Just what I was after. Went onto the 1150.net forum to have a look around, and it seems that removing the ABS module is not uncommon. Could not post anything though even...
Forum: Australia 05-16-2013, 04:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 467
Posted By squizzy
BMW R1150R advice

Looking at buying a 2004 R1150R, 34,000ks, sargent seat,remus pipe, panniers, excellent condition. No ABS. Had a 1150GS a few years ago (as a road bike), found it too much bike for me. Have a...
Forum: Thumpers 05-14-2013, 03:46 AM
Replies: 7,757
Views: 1,036,875
Posted By squizzy
Happy Now

I think I have the Xcountry sorted now. Had no rebound on the rear shock, but the I could not move the knob on the bottom. Bought a second hand shock and staintune on flea market. Took the old one...
Forum: Australia 05-13-2013, 05:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,132
Posted By squizzy
A few mates have had boats, and they reckon you...

A few mates have had boats, and they reckon you have 2 good days on a boat. The day you buy it and the day you sell it!:D But it is a more family type of thing admittedly. Good luck with the house:D
Forum: Thumpers 05-05-2013, 03:43 AM
Replies: 7,757
Views: 1,036,875
Posted By squizzy
Probably more of a habit than anything else,...

Probably more of a habit than anything else, something to look at when on boring bits of road. The more I ride it though, the less I think I need it!
Forum: Thumpers 05-03-2013, 10:30 PM
Replies: 7,757
Views: 1,036,875
Posted By squizzy
Thanks for the conformation of my worst fears. I...

Thanks for the conformation of my worst fears. I think I can live without a tacho for the moment, it can wait till I need to replace the plug. :D
Forum: Thumpers 05-03-2013, 08:15 PM
Replies: 7,757
Views: 1,036,875
Posted By squizzy
Got the running badly sorted out. Turned out to...

Got the running badly sorted out. Turned out to be not enough free play in the throttle cable, thought there was enough but no. Anyone fitted a digital tacho, the ones that have a wire that wraps...
Forum: Australia 04-28-2013, 01:53 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,680
Posted By squizzy
That is an awesome piece of work for that ramp. I...

That is an awesome piece of work for that ramp. I will now withdraw my post and retire to the back of my shed:cry:cry
Forum: Australia 04-27-2013, 10:59 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,680
Posted By squizzy
Storage solution

Bought one of the bike stands a few years ago, only problem was where to put it. Mr Farkles and I made up a couple of these to take up a bit less space in the garage when not being used. Works fine,...
Forum: Australia 04-27-2013, 10:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 417
Posted By squizzy
Just to prove its yellow. The low guard does suit...

Just to prove its yellow. The low guard does suit the bike a bit better. When you buy it, see if you can get the previous owners details, he might still have the low guard, worth a shot....
Forum: Australia 04-27-2013, 05:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 417
Posted By squizzy
Hi Sibbo, I will swap my low guard for your ABS!...

Hi Sibbo, I will swap my low guard for your ABS! :D Looks like a nice one.
Forum: Australia 04-24-2013, 05:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 644
Posted By squizzy
I took it the doctor yesterday and of course it...

I took it the doctor yesterday and of course it ran perfectly. Chris thinks it is probably the throttle position sensor and he is going to clear the memory, check the cable freeplay, and see what...
Forum: Australia 04-24-2013, 03:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 644
Posted By squizzy
Hi Sibbo, I did not buy the rack just the tank,...

Hi Sibbo, I did not buy the rack just the tank, Look on their website http://www.hotrodwelding.nl/product_cat.php?id=3 but dont expect a bargain price! The tank works though, you forget about the...
Forum: Australia 04-24-2013, 02:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 644
Posted By squizzy
Hi Sibbo, I have a xcountry. Had it for a couple...

Hi Sibbo, I have a xcountry. Had it for a couple of months and quite happy with it. Fuel capacity is an issue, but they are very economical. I bought an Xtank for it which increases the capacity by...
Forum: Thumpers 04-17-2013, 03:33 PM
Replies: 7,757
Views: 1,036,875
Posted By squizzy
Thanks for the ideas.Throttle reset is open and...

Thanks for the ideas.Throttle reset is open and close throttle with ignition on after battery has been disconnected and reconnected, then switch off? Have done that if that is the correct sequence.I...
Forum: Thumpers 04-17-2013, 03:17 AM
Replies: 7,757
Views: 1,036,875
Posted By squizzy
Help/advice required

Decided to put bar risers and heated grips on the xcountry on the weekend. To fit the bar risers(15mm), I had to relocate the throttle cable to give a bit of freeplay. I had a bit of an issue undoing...
Forum: Thumpers 03-18-2013, 11:55 PM
Replies: 7,757
Views: 1,036,875
Posted By squizzy
Thanks for that, I did suspect that it would be a...

Thanks for that, I did suspect that it would be a problem. The staintune website only shows a G650X and when I rang them today, they only checked it on the XChallenge. Maybe I might just buy a...
Forum: Thumpers 03-18-2013, 03:47 AM
Replies: 7,757
Views: 1,036,875
Posted By squizzy
Another bit of advice required. There is a post...

Another bit of advice required. There is a post on the Aus fleamarket for some Xchallenge bits. I am looking at the staintune exhaust and the touratech rack. Would these bits fit my xcountry?
Thanks
Forum: Australia 03-17-2013, 02:05 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 6,447
Posted By squizzy
You only use armorall on the pillion section of a...

You only use armorall on the pillion section of a seat if you are taking a new girlfriend for a ride! Although this was in a previous life:D
Forum: Thumpers 03-16-2013, 11:31 PM
Replies: 7,757
Views: 1,036,875
Posted By squizzy
Laugh Farkle update

Finally got out for a decent ride. Xtank is a lovely bit of kit. Little bit of a problem with misalignment on the front holes, but nothing that creative assembly would not fix. On a short ride a week...
Forum: Australia 02-13-2013, 02:39 AM
Replies: 1,797
Views: 331,827
Posted By squizzy
Go for it Nick! If I hadn't just bought another...

Go for it Nick! If I hadn't just bought another bike, I would have a look at it.Price seems alright, although allow a bit for RWC and reg.:D
Forum: Thumpers 02-08-2013, 02:04 PM
Replies: 7,757
Views: 1,036,875
Posted By squizzy
Center stand

Let the farkling begin! Just ordered an xtank, was going to try rotopax or other types of plastic containers, but thought I am just going to blow that money when I get an xtank eventually. Whatever:D...
Forum: Thumpers 02-03-2013, 12:08 AM
Replies: 7,757
Views: 1,036,875
Posted By squizzy
Laugh Ride today

Thanks for the info. Went for a ride today 225k used 7lts.. Great fun, on the way home just thinking when I can go for my next ride! Dont get me wrong, I love riding my 800, but the 650 is so...
Forum: Thumpers 02-01-2013, 06:59 PM
Replies: 7,757
Views: 1,036,875
Posted By squizzy
New bike

http://squizzy.smugmug.com/Other/Bikes/i-3mqcHrj/0/M/017-M.jpg
http://squizzy.smugmug.com/Other/Bikes/i-bLVDkdf/0/M/016-M.jpg
Hi Guys
Picked up the new bike this morning. A bit dirty, but I will...
Forum: Australia 02-01-2013, 06:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 489
Posted By squizzy
http://www.snakeracing.com.au/ They also...

http://www.snakeracing.com.au/

They also have the rotopax gear, about the same price as adventuremoto, so I will buy from them. Snake racing have a nice video though:D
Forum: OZ Vendors 01-30-2013, 11:24 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,282
Posted By squizzy
Hi Locky, bought some Yukon 2 panniers off you a...

Hi Locky, bought some Yukon 2 panniers off you a while ago, good stuff! Bought a new bike and wondering if you have done a rack for it . BMW G650GS Xcountry (not the xchallenge), not many around but...
Forum: Thumpers 01-30-2013, 04:22 PM
Replies: 7,757
Views: 1,036,875
Posted By squizzy
Thanks for the info before. Has anyone used a...

Thanks for the info before. Has anyone used a extra tail tank on the rear rack? I looked in the specific fuel threads and did not find anything. That does not mean it wasn't there of course. The tail...
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