Forum: New Zealand
05-04-2013, 10:43 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 747
The Aussies and the Kiwis generally get along...
The Aussies and the Kiwis generally get along pretty well......just the usual Trans-Tasman sporting rivalries and mocking each others relative accents.
But do ask them about the underarm bowling...
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Forum: New Zealand
05-04-2013, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,024
Heh, heh...Josh's DRZ is pretty well equiped...
Heh, heh...Josh's DRZ is pretty well equiped that's for sure. Nice workmanship....obviously got too much time and money on his hands and needs some liabilities eh?!:rofl
I do like the DRZ/KLX 400...
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Forum: Beasts
05-04-2013, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 12,352
Views: 3,780,980
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Forum: New Zealand
05-04-2013, 12:36 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,024
Nice bike Padmei....with the Safari tank the...
Nice bike Padmei....with the Safari tank the KLX/DRZ are a good all-rounder for NZ adventure riding. I wasn't sure if Adam was looking for a two up bike or something lighter to explore all the local...
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Forum: New Zealand
05-03-2013, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 901
Views: 134,398
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Forum: Equipment
05-03-2013, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 3,614
Views: 1,598,256
The Africa Queen with Giant Loop, tent bag and...
The Africa Queen with Giant Loop, tent bag and tank bag setup. I can get in everything I need for prolonged touring/camping but often need a bit more overflow capacity when I'm picking up some food...
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Forum: New Zealand
05-03-2013, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,024
Close by.....
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Close by.....
http://noprogram.smugmug.com/photos/i-7mSTW3f/0/M/i-7mSTW3f-M.jpg (http://noprogram.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Rainbow/21681712_bDwj3J#!i=1729619006&k=7mSTW3f&lb=1&s=A)
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Forum: New Zealand
05-03-2013, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,024
Hi Adam obvoiusly sorted out it's Paeroa...L&P...
Hi Adam obvoiusly sorted out it's Paeroa...L&P being a NZ cultural icon of sorts along with Marmite, Vegemite, Weetbix etc. You know to pass your 'Kiwiness' test you have eat three dry Weetbix with...
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Forum: New Zealand
05-03-2013, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 489
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Forum: New Zealand
05-03-2013, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 489
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Forum: Beasts
05-02-2013, 12:27 AM
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Replies: 12,352
Views: 3,780,980
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Forum: Beasts
05-02-2013, 12:09 AM
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Replies: 12,352
Views: 3,780,980
It's been awhile between posts but thought I'd...
It's been awhile between posts but thought I'd put up a few pics of the AT out and about down under recently. It's technically Autumn (Fall) here but the WX hasn't been too bad with some 20 C + (70...
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Forum: Old's Cool
02-15-2013, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,336
I was have problems idling smoothly on my CT so...
I was have problems idling smoothly on my CT so bought a replacement carb from Thailand while I took the original out and assessed.....plugged it straight in and purred like a kitten! Still in there....
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Forum: Thumpers
02-12-2013, 01:21 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 306
Congratulations on the KLR 600 purchase...
Congratulations on the KLR 600 purchase BruceDeuce.....you don't see many of these bikes around anymore but should make a great basis for an adventure bike. Got any plans for riding or improving?...
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Forum: Beasts
02-12-2013, 12:45 AM
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Replies: 116
Views: 29,940
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Forum: Beasts
02-11-2013, 02:03 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 5,483
I've been running the K60's on my XRV and happy...
I've been running the K60's on my XRV and happy with their versatility on and off road. I looked at the TKC 80's but got the Scouts because of the potential longevity on the road sections even though...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-10-2013, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 17,061
Views: 1,809,839
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Forum: Beasts
02-09-2013, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 12,352
Views: 3,780,980
Summer Down Under
Just took my AT for a back road tour of the upper South Island of New Zealand. Maruia Saddle, the Braeburn track, the Porika and finally the Rainbow Road back to Hamner. Ideal riding conditions here...
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Forum: Beasts
05-11-2012, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 12,352
Views: 3,780,980
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Forum: Thumpers
05-08-2012, 12:35 AM
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Replies: 74
Views: 9,984
Hi AK....got yourself the right bike is a good...
Hi AK....got yourself the right bike is a good start! XR's are reliable so you shouldn't have to do too much to it but they're also easy to work if something does go wrong or needs some adjustment. ...
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Forum: Beasts
05-07-2012, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 12,352
Views: 3,780,980
Hi Farcall, great pictures! Is the AT going to...
Hi Farcall, great pictures! Is the AT going to become the weapon of choice once you get the fuel range up or are you going to keep the DR for bush riding? I've got some Australian touring planned for...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-07-2012, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 9,984
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Forum: Thumpers
05-06-2012, 12:49 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,266
The CT125 is a cool little bike especially with...
The CT125 is a cool little bike especially with all the racks and guards etc...perfect grocery getter or cabin bike. I found one last year in great condition and had to 'save it'. It's an 82 and had...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-06-2012, 12:27 AM
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Replies: 17,061
Views: 1,809,839
Cold day down under so thought I'd put up some...
Cold day down under so thought I'd put up some pics of the BRP. I've had this bike for awhile and was setting it up to be my adventure bike for an Australian tour but had some minor problems with...
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Forum: Beasts
05-05-2012, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 12,352
Views: 3,780,980
After a long search I finally found an AT and...
After a long search I finally found an AT and thought I'd post of few pics. They don't come up for sale much over here so when I found a clean low mileage, 97 last year I snapped it up. Since I...
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Forum: Old's Cool
06-23-2011, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,336
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Forum: Thumpers
06-23-2011, 12:52 AM
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Replies: 8,136
Views: 863,029
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Forum: Thumpers
06-21-2011, 11:54 PM
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Replies: 8,136
Views: 863,029
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Forum: Thumpers
06-21-2011, 11:51 PM
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Replies: 8,136
Views: 863,029
Finished a ground up rebuild on my 600 a couple...
Finished a ground up rebuild on my 600 a couple of months ago and thought I'd post a pic or two of the pig. 18000kms and I freshened up the top end with a first oversize OEM piston, valve grind etc....
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Forum: Thumpers
06-21-2011, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 742
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Forum: Thumpers
06-20-2011, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 742
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Forum: Thumpers
06-19-2011, 12:12 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 742
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Forum: Beasts
10-14-2010, 01:04 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 648
Africa Twin...do I need one?
Guys, I've always been a Honda fan since I started riding my dads CG110 as a kid and I've progressed through a succession of different capacity/cylindered CB's and XRs since...currently owning an Adv...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-22-2010, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 307
Views: 28,447
Nice work Benno. Those Wossner pistons look...
Nice work Benno. Those Wossner pistons look good.....same old story in NZ the local guys have to ship most things in on the banana boat anyway so may as well go straight to the source. I've been...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-20-2010, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 8,136
Views: 863,029
Lucky
I've looked at Blakebird's XR build many times for inspiration....that's one nice bike! Very lucky. Send some pics of it's new life, I never get tired of looking at it.
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Forum: Thumpers
09-20-2010, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 97
Views: 7,556
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Forum: Thumpers
09-20-2010, 12:26 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 734
There are two black covers forward of the water...
There are two black covers forward of the water pump and the coolant tank. Vulnerable areas and so it makes sense but I've never seen them before...but I definitely want some! The coolant tank guard...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-19-2010, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 734
Looks mint
Looks like a pretty clean low use bike. Hardly any scuffing on the engine side covers and all the plastics look mint...that airbox mudguard looks near new. Doesn't strike me as the kind bike that the...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-17-2010, 11:35 PM
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Replies: 307
Views: 28,447
Piston
Hey Benno....I ended up getting a first oversize OEM from the States but the shipping is the killer over to this side. I could have got it through Honda here but they had to get it from Japan anyway...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-17-2010, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,929
Went OEM
Thanks for the tips guys. Took Smithy's advice and went for the OEM option with JE a close second. I was leaning towards this option but a bit harder to track down but found one and on it's way. Due...
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