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Forum: Australia 11-26-2012, 01:04 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,785
Posted By Peka
I take it the problem is the fact that he's...

I take it the problem is the fact that he's riding a quad, rather than him being a paraplegic? ie. they won't rego a quad regardless of who's riding it?

Does he get a number plate with the Qld...
Forum: Australia 11-23-2012, 05:14 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,441
Posted By Peka
My choice between the two would be the dropside...

My choice between the two would be the dropside tray.

http://peka.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Qld-Moto-Park-November-10-2012/26464760_nsFGmH#!i=2209176919&k=4bHf3RM&lb=1&s=A

Though having it on a...
Forum: Australia 11-15-2012, 02:33 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 15,324
Posted By Peka
Gonna have to give this one a miss Going to...

Gonna have to give this one a miss
Going to Manar Park instead

Enjoy!
Forum: Australia 11-10-2012, 02:26 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,276
Posted By Peka
I used an Autocom for many years and thousands of...

I used an Autocom for many years and thousands of km, they are great units. I just got sick of needing a cable. Currently I just get music from my iPhone via some in ear headphones with the iPhone in...
Forum: Australia 11-08-2012, 06:43 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 15,324
Posted By Peka
:scratch c!nts doesn't rhyme with clicks

:scratch c!nts doesn't rhyme with clicks
Forum: Australia 11-08-2012, 05:47 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 15,324
Posted By Peka
Well fuck all this rhyming shit but I would...

Well fuck all this rhyming shit
but I would like to try and make it
Any idea how far between stops?
because my Husky's range I know not
I may bring my wr450 riding mate
(and no, he's not my...
Forum: Australia 11-08-2012, 02:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 459
Posted By Peka
Bootcamps? Got a link?

Bootcamps? Got a link?
Forum: Australia 11-08-2012, 05:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 459
Posted By Peka
Peka's new arse jewellery

and nice jewellery it is!

http://peka.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/HusqvarnaTE450/i-WmRb4kW/0/XL/IMG_0067-XL.jpg

A few more pics here: http://peka.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/HusqvarnaTE450

As that...
Forum: Australia 11-08-2012, 04:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,267
Posted By Peka
Maybe, but mine are linked and I have no...

Maybe, but mine are linked and I have no problems. The only problem I have now is that a nice policeman told me my number plate was too dirty so now they actually charge me when I use the toll roads....
Forum: Australia 10-14-2012, 01:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 665
Posted By Peka
Not likely. Unless Jorge has a major incident or...

Not likely. Unless Jorge has a major incident or loses another engine and has to start from pit lane, he has it pretty much wrapped up. Especially since Casey is back and plans to win a race or two...
Forum: GS Boxers 10-03-2012, 07:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 445
Posted By Peka
On my 1100 I managed to find the section of cable...

On my 1100 I managed to find the section of cable where it was broken. It wasn't completely broken but enough to cause the same symptoms you have. So I just fixed the break and protected it with some...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-03-2012, 04:03 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,515
Posted By Peka
Like I said, if the tailgater is too close, you...

Like I said, if the tailgater is too close, you probably don't want to do it :wink:
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-02-2012, 03:30 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,515
Posted By Peka
Never had an incident commuting and plan to keep...

Never had an incident commuting and plan to keep it that way!

I have another way to get tailgaters off your back. Again don't blame me if it doesn't work and you get totalled, you decide whether...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-02-2012, 01:33 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,561
Posted By Peka
I would have stopped in front of the line in that...

I would have stopped in front of the line in that situation as I've often seen cars from either side changing lanes at the same time to get into a free lane approaching a red light. Plus I would've...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-01-2012, 06:52 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,260
Posted By Peka
Here most bikes are wired with lights on (low...

Here most bikes are wired with lights on (low beam) all the time. I will sometimes pre-emptively flash the high beam (which includes a couple of spotlights) a few times when approaching an...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-01-2012, 06:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,823
Posted By Peka
I prefer Bourbon (Philip Island MotoGP...

I prefer Bourbon

(Philip Island MotoGP campsite)
http://peka.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/MotoGP-Phillip-Island-2008/MotoGP-PI-2008-0021/389518409_Bfg4u-X2.jpg

More could fit if we had tried but we...
Forum: GS Boxers 07-01-2012, 11:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,520
Posted By Peka
If your final drive oil looks like this: ...

If your final drive oil looks like this:

http://peka.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/JPEG/i-wcbPLch/0/XL/IMG0276-XL.jpg

and all this metal is on the drain plug:
...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-27-2012, 11:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,009
Posted By Peka
They mustn't have read in the manual where it...

They mustn't have read in the manual where it says to heat it before trying to loosen that pin :rolleyes
Forum: GS Boxers 05-27-2012, 10:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 516
Posted By Peka
Not 100% certain, they look like they will fit...

Not 100% certain, they look like they will fit but the 1150 has a higher final drive ratio
Forum: GS Boxers 05-20-2012, 07:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,545
Posted By Peka
What's your address? I'll bring the bolt cutters...

What's your address? I'll bring the bolt cutters :wink:


Who's your specialist? I'm in Brisbane and the non-dealer shop is booked until mid July. The dealer will probably be a lot more expensive...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-20-2012, 07:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,545
Posted By Peka
Premature final drive failure

I can't believe that after only 201,000km my final drive has failed. Dropped the oil to find:


http://peka.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/JPEG/i-wcbPLch/0/XL/IMG0276-XL.jpg



and
Forum: GS Boxers 04-10-2012, 02:17 AM
Replies: 707
Views: 85,018
Posted By Peka
http://peka.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Easter-2012-Ri...

http://peka.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Easter-2012-Ride-to-Guyra/i-pVDKQQf/0/XL/DSC0029-XL.jpg

That's Km not miles, but still a nice milestone :D :thumb
Forum: GS Boxers 03-31-2012, 10:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,757
Posted By Peka
I'm a slack arse, only just fitted it yesterday...

I'm a slack arse, only just fitted it yesterday :D

I didn't take any photos during the fitting as the vids & pics on the Pak-Meister site are good enough, but here is the finished product:
...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-21-2012, 10:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,660
Posted By Peka
Yeah so pulling all the bodywork off = removing...

Yeah so pulling all the bodywork off = removing the screen :wink:
Forum: GS Boxers 12-22-2011, 02:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,670
Posted By Peka
If you like cheap and functional, get a couple of...

If you like cheap and functional, get a couple of RAM mount U bolt mounts, and a couple of the short arms. Attach to your engine guards. Total $30 AUD.
Forum: GS Boxers 12-22-2011, 02:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,624
Posted By Peka
[edit] Sorry, posted in wrong thread...

[edit] Sorry, posted in wrong thread...
Forum: GS Boxers 12-20-2011, 07:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,757
Posted By Peka
Just ordered one for my 1100GS. Not likely to get...

Just ordered one for my 1100GS. Not likely to get it by Xmas but hopefully by the new year. Will report back and maybe even take some photos
Forum: GS Boxers 12-13-2011, 09:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,850
Posted By Peka
Mine does the same when it's cold. It has nearly...

Mine does the same when it's cold. It has nearly 200,000km on it, uses little oil and compression test shows it is still in spec. So I ignore it and just ride. :thumb
Forum: Australia 12-13-2011, 08:52 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 6,609
Posted By Peka
They say the cheapest thing on a BMW is the rider...

They say the cheapest thing on a BMW is the rider :lol3

$400 sounds a bit exxy for 3 pads. The dealer doesn't charge that much for the BMW sintered pads on an 1100. I've tried a few different pads...
Forum: GS Boxers 12-05-2011, 05:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,187
Posted By Peka
A pillion affects stability more than a topcase....

A pillion affects stability more than a topcase. Maybe we should ban pillions :baldy

I have hit the limiter in top gear on a VFR with a topcase (that's around 250kmh), on more than one occasion....
Forum: GS Boxers 12-03-2011, 11:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,187
Posted By Peka
Well you're entitled to your opinion, even if...

Well you're entitled to your opinion, even if it's wrong :lol3

If you adjust your suspension appropriately it does not destabilise the bike :wink:
Forum: GS Boxers 12-02-2011, 03:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,187
Posted By Peka
Thanks GB, I thought it was your bike I saw it...

Thanks GB, I thought it was your bike I saw it on?

Seems that the 60L case won't work with the pillion seat on?
Forum: GS Boxers 12-02-2011, 01:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,187
Posted By Peka
60L Topcase on R1200GS

A while ago I saw a pic on here of a GS with a 60L topcase which could be mounted either in the normal position or lengthways over the pillion seat. I remember asking who made it but don't remember...
Forum: GS Boxers 11-25-2011, 04:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,119
Posted By Peka
Under 2krpm is good. You can go up to 3krpm as...

Under 2krpm is good. You can go up to 3krpm as long as you let the clutch out a bit faster (but still smoothly). I got 100,000km out of a clutch on my 1100 and I would often use between 2krpm and...
Forum: GS Boxers 11-24-2011, 05:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,065
Posted By Peka
You need a couple of ratcheting ring spanners...

You need a couple of ratcheting ring spanners that pivot. It's a no brainer if you have the right tools! You should be able to pick them up individually at any decent tool store. From memory you need...
Forum: GS Boxers 11-20-2011, 07:26 PM
Replies: 1,688
Views: 570,046
Posted By Peka
Does a dirt road count as being offroad? ...

Does a dirt road count as being offroad?

This was definitely offroad:
http://peka.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Hunstas-Gympie-ADV-Ride-Jan-08/Through-the-Lantana/245700244_bieNQ-XL.jpg
Forum: GS Boxers 11-17-2011, 05:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,509
Posted By Peka
My 1100 did this and it was the bush for the...

My 1100 did this and it was the bush for the torque arm (or whatever it's called) under the driveshaft.

http://www.maxbmwmotorcycles.com/fiche/DiagramsMid/B0003863.png?v=03252011

Part 12 being...
Forum: GS Boxers 11-16-2011, 06:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,233
Posted By Peka
You can see mine mounted in the same place in...

You can see mine mounted in the same place in this pic:

http://peka.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/MotoGP-Phillip-Island-2008/MotoGP-PI-2008-0010/389514448_ipi84-O.jpg

It was mounted externally before...
Forum: Australia 11-14-2011, 04:25 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,396
Posted By Peka
Sure, and I'd let the bike fall over onto the...

Sure, and I'd let the bike fall over onto the crash bars and kick the shit out of the fucker when he tries to pick it up while the back wheel is making it do circle work on it's side :rofl :lol3
Forum: GS Boxers 11-13-2011, 08:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,379
Posted By Peka
Yep forgot about that banjo bolt, mine has leaked...

Yep forgot about that banjo bolt, mine has leaked there before after I had to replace the front chain tensioner. I hadn't done it up properly after putting everything back together. It has a couple...
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