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Forum: New Zealand 05-22-2013, 01:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 864
Posted By kiwipeet
LOL!!! Sent from my HTC One V using Tapatalk...

LOL!!!

Sent from my HTC One V using Tapatalk 2
Forum: New Zealand 05-22-2013, 01:32 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 794
Posted By kiwipeet
Otherwise cool idea would have loved it. :) ...

Otherwise cool idea would have loved it. :)

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Forum: New Zealand 05-22-2013, 01:31 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 794
Posted By kiwipeet
Id love to join in but will up to my neck helping...

Id love to join in but will up to my neck helping organise a military commemoration and reenactment at Mahia that weekend with MVCCNZ.

If that kinda thing interests you, there will be a display...
Forum: New Zealand 05-19-2013, 02:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 864
Posted By kiwipeet
Very cool.. (err.. no pun intended)

This website is great !! http://weatherspark.com/

FYI: Compare average winter temps from Salt Lake city (http://weatherspark.com/averages/31629/Salt-Lake-City-Utah-United-States) with...
Forum: New Zealand 05-19-2013, 02:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 864
Posted By kiwipeet
Right... A small but important detail.... So....

Right... A small but important detail.... So. you won't be riding a motorbike then...

Were you planning on renting a car or a campervan? The worst part will be if you catch a nasty spell of...
Forum: New Zealand 05-12-2013, 03:55 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 51,888
Posted By kiwipeet
Hi there Sorry I haven't been on Advrider...

Hi there

Sorry I haven't been on Advrider for ages. Hope the repairs are going well. I can't really comment too much about the EPC changes as I hadn't really ridden the bike much before the...
Forum: Ride reports 05-06-2013, 04:12 PM
Replies: 238
Views: 87,800
Posted By kiwipeet
3 Years. Still miss you heaps bud. :(...

3 Years.

Still miss you heaps bud.

:(

87,358

http://kiwipeet.smugmug.com/Mikey/ashes-trip/i-2wr35xb/0/M/m0nk3y-M.jpg
Forum: New Zealand 04-15-2013, 06:58 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 5,379
Posted By kiwipeet
Errr... I'm intrigued that you think the Vstrom...

Errr... I'm intrigued that you think the Vstrom is too ugly but the Versys isn't? :dunno.

Both are great bikes. (The Versys pulls great wheelies just by tapping it in first :D.) The suzuki is...
Forum: Ride reports 02-15-2013, 10:15 PM
Replies: 238
Views: 87,800
Posted By kiwipeet
Happy birthday Mikey. Sent from my HTC One...

Happy birthday Mikey.

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Forum: New Zealand 01-02-2013, 08:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,275
Posted By kiwipeet
I agree with most of the comments above. Being...

I agree with most of the comments above. Being wet is one thing, being dry is another.

Someone mentioned you get wet from the inside wearing nylon/PVC. Absolutely true. But are you more worried...
Forum: New Zealand 01-02-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 702
Posted By kiwipeet
Gidday Trev Good to hear you had a great...

Gidday Trev

Good to hear you had a great time here last time and hope you enjoy the North just as much.

In the FAQ section there is a few route suggestions for bikes:...
Forum: New Zealand 01-02-2013, 06:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,238
Posted By kiwipeet
You just painted concrete blocks grey......

You just painted concrete blocks grey... :confused don't they come that colour?


LOL!!! :rofl:rofl



You're aware you're posting on advrider right? :d It should be the other way round...
Forum: Thumpers 11-21-2012, 02:49 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,396
Posted By kiwipeet
Very cool. Saw link on fb.. hope I can find my...

Very cool. Saw link on fb.. hope I can find my way back here for a nosey tommorrow :)

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Forum: New Zealand 11-04-2012, 08:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 906
Posted By kiwipeet
Hi and welcome to ADVrider. :wave Questions...

Hi and welcome to ADVrider. :wave

Questions I would ask are: where about's are you (you might like to fill in your profile) and what sort of riding do you want/plan to do?

A DR has a pretty...
Forum: New Zealand 10-28-2012, 07:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 729
Posted By kiwipeet
Looking at a few keys words...

I suspect you're trying to run program updates (rather than an installation), which can't find the original program.

The Garmin website shows a link to the latest version. Try downloading and...
Forum: New Zealand 10-25-2012, 06:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 913
Posted By kiwipeet
For the amount of money involved, and sheer...

For the amount of money involved, and sheer convenience, i'd be having a serious look at renting.

Considering the number of times I hear about Aussies with this problem, i wonder about buying a...
Forum: New Zealand 10-22-2012, 04:26 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 51,888
Posted By kiwipeet
Woohoo!!!

I just had a great weekend helping the NGARNZ ride over Labour weekend. :clap

The ran perfectly and didn't miss a beat. No missing or shorts, (admittedly it wasn't wet and I didn't do any nasty...
Forum: New Zealand 10-14-2012, 03:03 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 51,888
Posted By kiwipeet
Yep. Done that. More wriggling and twisting than...

Yep. Done that. More wriggling and twisting than a Chubby Checker revival.



Email sent.
Forum: New Zealand 10-14-2012, 01:37 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 51,888
Posted By kiwipeet
Woohoo!!!

The parts arrived on Friday. Over the weekend I managed to drag my butt into the shed and start working on the bike. (I'm getting really reeeeally good at taking the fairing off.. :bluduh )
...
Forum: New Zealand 10-14-2012, 01:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,612
Posted By kiwipeet
+1 I wouldn't recommend that women...

+1

I wouldn't recommend that women travelling alone hitch-hike. And as long as they're staying in decent accommodation they should perfectly safe.

Imagine if they where going on a trip to...
Forum: New Zealand 10-08-2012, 12:26 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 51,888
Posted By kiwipeet
Erm nope. A nasty combination of being fed up...

Erm nope. A nasty combination of being fed up with it and lazy lead me to just ordered a new one... I'll have a look at if it can be fixed i'll keep it as a spare.

I could remember seeing a thread...
Forum: New Zealand 10-06-2012, 08:36 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 51,888
Posted By kiwipeet
It's been a while since I did anything but...

It's been a while since I did anything but finally pulled finger the other day. I have a new ignition on its way from Austria.
Forum: Africa & Mid East 10-06-2012, 08:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 574
Posted By kiwipeet
Hi Ross, Got your email. I shipped a bike...

Hi Ross,

Got your email. I shipped a bike from Libreville by sea. As a former colony, most trade/transport goes via France.

If you're in a hurry, and can afford it. Air France is your best...
Forum: New Zealand 09-20-2012, 07:01 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,392
Posted By kiwipeet
Awesome stuff :lurk

Awesome stuff :lurk
Forum: New Zealand 09-04-2012, 06:07 PM
Replies: 668
Views: 31,648
Posted By kiwipeet
Aww.. crap... :(:

Aww.. crap... :(:
Forum: New Zealand 09-02-2012, 08:47 PM
Replies: 668
Views: 31,648
Posted By kiwipeet
Awww crap...

I missed the bloody cold kiwi.. HTF did I manage that?

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/HRxIo9UYlQQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Forum: Day Trippin' 07-30-2012, 08:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 834
Posted By kiwipeet
Nice :lurk Looked a bit crunchy at the start...

Nice :lurk

Looked a bit crunchy at the start line.:vardy
Forum: New Zealand 07-28-2012, 01:24 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,208
Posted By kiwipeet
Nice pic. Yeah I'm disappointed I couldnt make...

Nice pic. Yeah I'm disappointed I couldnt make it. But at least I managed to have a beer with everyone at runnytoetoe and pretend I was one the riders :/

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Forum: New Zealand 07-27-2012, 03:29 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 51,888
Posted By kiwipeet
Bluhduh Me and my big mouth...

:becca


It seems the leccy gremlins took my warning as a challenge...
Forum: New Zealand 07-26-2012, 05:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,208
Posted By kiwipeet
I'm out. See you tommorrow for a beer. ...

I'm out. See you tommorrow for a beer.

edit: I'm Spewin' me. Got 50k's out of town and the bike started playing up. There's a short or broken wire somewhere near my igntion switch.

Once...
Forum: New Zealand 07-26-2012, 03:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,208
Posted By kiwipeet
Chain & sprockets. Check. Oil & filters. Check ...

Chain & sprockets. Check.
Oil & filters. Check
Bash plate locktited back on. Check.
Air in tyres. Check.
Leccy gremlins... Lalalalala....

Tools and bits.
Spare clutch fluid. Check.
Tyre...
Forum: New Zealand 07-24-2012, 03:31 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,208
Posted By kiwipeet
Cool... might just do that. I have all Friday...

Cool... might just do that. I have all Friday off. Im allowing plenty of time to cruise down. (And repairs... :shog)

I also reserve the right to be a big girls blouse and ride around shitty...
Forum: Australia 07-23-2012, 02:15 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,622
Posted By kiwipeet
Yep +1 wot Jane says. I was going to suggest...

Yep +1 wot Jane says.

I was going to suggest Daylesford/maldon area for a weekend ride. Lots to keep the wimmin happy. Markets, museums, chocolate factory, spa, great pub food etc. We stayed at a...
Forum: New Zealand 07-23-2012, 01:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 902
Posted By kiwipeet
Yep, I visited Pete the owner and his workshop in...

Yep, I visited Pete the owner and his workshop in Melbourne. He seemed like a decent dude.

His screens seemed OK. Pretty basic stuff. Nothing too flash, but seemed fair for the price.
Forum: New Zealand 07-22-2012, 02:17 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 51,888
Posted By kiwipeet
I hear you buddy... my bike has refused to start...

I hear you buddy... my bike has refused to start a couple of times recently. No power to the dash... I suspect the wiring into my ignition barrel has a few breaks in it.. next weekend I'll b carrying...
Forum: New Zealand 07-20-2012, 07:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,208
Posted By kiwipeet
Well, as per usual I left booking until the last...

Well, as per usual I left booking until the last minute... And hey whatdyaknow... Both the tavern & lodge are fully booked. But fortunately the lodge have taken pity on me and have found a stretcher...
Forum: New Zealand 07-20-2012, 06:46 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 51,888
Posted By kiwipeet
Woohoo! Houston, we have a Wof :)

A chilly start to the morning out in the shed...

http://kiwipeet.smugmug.com/KTM640Adventure/2012headlightrepairs/i-TSdX8FX/0/M/IMAG0083-M.jpg

A couple hours of reassembly and I had her back...
Forum: New Zealand 07-20-2012, 03:16 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 51,888
Posted By kiwipeet
Hey Marty :) will be cool to ketchup. Look...

Hey Marty :) will be cool to ketchup. Look forward to having a beer & chinwag with you on sat.


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Forum: New Zealand 07-20-2012, 03:13 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 51,888
Posted By kiwipeet
Just been out in shed. I cut the ends of...

Just been out in shed.

I cut the ends of the locating tabs off with a dremel.

http://kiwipeet.smugmug.com/KTM640Adventure/2012headlightrepairs/i-FJgxdpc/0/M/IMAG0073-M.jpg

and then glued...
Forum: New Zealand 07-20-2012, 03:09 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,208
Posted By kiwipeet
I still haven't booked but I'm planning to ride...

I still haven't booked but I'm planning to ride down Friday and just do the Saturday ride.

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