What have you done to your bike today?

[shifted]

In the spirit of the car thread, one for bikes.

To start off, last night, I changed my levers to ones from "thetwowheels" which are meant to be better than any china/eBay spec stuff and won't discolour. Just have to figure out if washers need to be installed too, seeing they have a little play in them - not too concerned seeing they're for the Ninja 250.

Also fitted up an R6 throttle tube (2003/2004 from memory) - the new found responsiveness is actually quite nice.

[Nickevox]

Put a good coat of sealant on my new paint job, then took it for a burn and parked it up.

https://igcdn-photos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/t51.2885-15/e35/12141938_1671973369707326_543191542_n.jpg

[crabman]

Started buying bits for the postie bike to install next break. Indicators, exhaust, pod filter and jet kit for carby.

Trying to find ape-hangers, tail light I like and more info on ~100 spoke rims

[Scaf]

Keen to see Postie progress, I'm going to get one over summer if i pass my R-E Licence in a couple of weeks.

[crabman]

Will post a few pics. Was offshore today so unable to purchase rims, head light and tail light. Aim is to get parts on it and happy with how it work, give it a heap of love paint wise, maybe engine as well if I can find a big (200) cc clutchless manual. I don't see the point in a swap otherwise.

[Frenchy]

When I read "ape hangers" and "postie bike" I was like dafuq????

Did some educating and found this prime example!
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n244/angry_hatch/FC824330-29AD-404E-92C6-79CB28E86DBC_zpszb934knp.jpg (http://s114.photobucket.com/user/angry_hatch/media/FC824330-29AD-404E-92C6-79CB28E86DBC_zpszb934knp.jpg.html)
Haha pretty cool! I'm keen to see your progress also!!

[shifted]

Looks pretty cool!

Just changed rear brake pads, 10min job. Not bad. Fronts tomorrow. Replaced the clutch lever pin too. Next weekend hoping to try some plastic welding/repair!

[mr_mike]

looked at it, contemplated draining fuel tank as probably wont ride again till next winter. decided to hard, locked shed and went inside house.

[benjamino]

Superpole Seat as I thought it'd be comfier than standard, turns out it isn't.

It is better though, raised at the tank end slightly so you don't slip forward, grippy, and feel much more planted but the surface of it is so hard that if you're riding in regular pants, your balls get crushed whichever way you sit.

http://i.imgur.com/0thsanw.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Jwr2VcR.jpg

Footpegs on order, saving for some ASV levers, slipons, and looking for OEM grips if anyone knows where to get them!

[shifted]

Fuck that is a nice bike.

RE: Grips, can't get them from Causeway?

[Kaido]

Footpegs on order, saving for some ASV levers, slipons, and looking for OEM grips if anyone knows where to get them!

for OEM ducati parts i always get mine from http://www.ducatiomaha.com/ , just be aware if you buy multiple items send them an email before buying as normally they can do a better rate on shipping that the checkout quote

[Kaido]

This week, got some work done on the ducati.

Change sprocket again from 42 rear back to 39, ecu update on my tuneboy with throttle and torque mapping plus launch control. Finally bought QS strain gauge so i could get auto-blip on the downshifts. Now just waiting for tuneboy to get back to us so we can get the new mapping working with my ecu! Can't wait to give it a try the updates are meant to really smooth-en out the quickshifts, and improve the throttle even more!

will post some videos once i get the bike back!

[crabman]

https://scontent.fper2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/12196269_10153802532053159_5776944595189587161_n.j pg?oh=4060da101318d14ec362f84bdf9481bb&oe=56C8597F

Quick test fit of bars I ordered. Happy with height but gotta try twist the grip sections outwards a bit.

[crabman]

Ran wiring inside ape hangers, jockey shifter made and painted, new speedo mount made and painted ( got a little chrome one to sit down near the key barrel)

Had my exhaust, pod filter (wrong one) and bigger main jet and new tail light rock up today. Still waiting on indicators, new handgrips, mirror and bmx pedal (for the kickstarter) to rock up.

Hopefully lengthened throttle and brake cables come back from Melbourne tomorrow. Unsure if I get it back together once they arrive and ride it for a bit or drop exhaust and carby off and finish it how I want before I ride it again :P

Yet to fine a muffler I like so was going to hack up the standard one and make it a shorty with minimal baffling.

[1SPRINT]

This was mine that I built a couple of years ago.
http://i723.photobucket.com/albums/ww238/djs2910/IMG_0612.jpg
http://i723.photobucket.com/albums/ww238/djs2910/IMG_0613.jpg

[Fukushima]

left it at work and picked up my car

[benjamino]

for OEM ducati parts i always get mine from http://www.ducatiomaha.com/ , just be aware if you buy multiple items send them an email before buying as normally they can do a better rate on shipping that the checkout quote

Thanks mate, to get OEM grips you have to buy the whole throttle tube setup, $130. Errgh. Ended up ordering some soft ones from Kim Britton.

[1SPRINT]

Changed the rear indicators, had drag bars,PM grips and pegs and Platinum air suspension fitted
http://i723.photobucket.com/albums/ww238/djs2910/IMG_0767_zpspu81zibt.jpg
http://i723.photobucket.com/albums/ww238/djs2910/IMG_0768_zpsn6ci0boc.jpg

[Nickevox]

Dude, that is awesome

[crabman]

Mine is going back together slowly. BMX Bandit kickstarter on

https://scontent.fper2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xlp1/v/t1.0-9/12345437_10153877741103159_4485098792890748921_n.j pg?oh=2f17313bc2e515a3175e83ff544fce41&oe=56DB246E

Finished lengthening the wiring for the apehangers and plugged it all back together in the headlight shroud, bulk issues.. Pull it all out of the shroud and plugged it back together, different issues lol. Need to get my hands on a wiring diagram haha. I need to find some extra tie in points for the new speedo I have installed.

Off to Melbourne tomorrow but should be home in a week. Getting the bike finished is on the top of my list. Once the wiring is sorted I just got to tweak the exhaust and weld it to the factory muffler and it's good for Vic Park note runs :P

[dmanvan]

lol'd hard at the BMX pedal kickstart... that is gold...

[crabman]

If only it was a gold anodized pedal lol

[shifted]

Gave it a clean and detail up, plastic welded the fairings where they cracked. Will have to order a new rear fairing piece anyway but for now it's good til I get it painted.

Anyone using a camera mounted on their helmet? See so many riders with them - any links to good ones that don't stick out too much?

[crabman]

Finished exhaust (modded aftermarket front pipe to fit standard muffler with rear restrictor removed). Retarded effort but I wanted standardish look and didn't want it sounding like a dirt bike that other aftermarket ones makes them sound like.

Wiring is now doing my head in, numerous gremlins have emerged. Also making new gauge indicator lights work is poo. Addition of relays required.

Other issues are indicator gremlins traced back to standard buzzer. Removed buzzer but now flasher relay doesn't operate, got to find what size resistor to put in. and hope that with it in the back feed issues don't come back.

LED tail-light looks great, but as engine revs increase the light begins to flicker and as revs get higher flicker slows down lol. More relays needed I think and will have to power off of battery as opposed to off of the random 6v alternator direct circuit the headlight and tail light run off from factory.

Fucking postie bikes.

[Nickevox]

Anyone using a camera mounted on their helmet? See so many riders with them - any links to good ones that don't stick out too much?

I have a Contour mounted on the side of mine - http://www.contouraustralia.com.au/

[crabman]

Finally finished my bike yesterday and took it for a burn. Jockey shifter on a postie is a death wish lol

[S85FI]

Anyone straighten a number plate?

[crabman]

Finally had my SMD orange globes rock up for postie (china chrome holders had clear globes and couldnt find globes with galss small enough to fit), had to replace flasher unit with before so went with those ones ready for LED globes. Install globes, indicators are all whack. Now to wait on a set of resistors to arrive from china lol

[crabman]

Ghetto muffler mods

https://scontent-hkg3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xlp1/v/t1.0-9/12509602_10153973036268159_5874213439071217163_n.j pg?oh=92cf03e82f4bcd691609c32ecb9af753&oe=573CFED5

toooo

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Extremely rough/impulsive after a couple of beers. Welded up and threw it back on, maybe a tad too loud but at idle it is sweet. Will grab some high temp paint tomorrow to repaint muffler to go back on when I get back from work.

[crabman]

Second postie bike tomorrow hopefully. Thinking along the lines of a full yellow respray, knobbly tyres, 140cc clutched manual and an additional fuel tank so it has some range.

Something like...

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/4d/ed/87/4ded87b9f1fb4b8fba592309bb031b90.jpg

[benjamino]

The Pani has been at ProTwin for a couple of weeks now, minor service, had the full termi system and wheels stripped off, ceramic coated the full system satin black, and got the rims blasted and coated black. Didn't like the red rim tape that was in the paint, so got rid of it.

Will post some photos soon :)

Side note, i really don't like the antenna mirrors. I'm super keen to get some led indicator mirror blockoff plates and some bar end mirrors, but not sure of how functional they are. Anyone have any experience/opinions? I do mostly hill runs but the odd commute.

Something along the lines of this.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ejenPSuomuI/UN5ZskVaJPI/AAAAAAAAAIk/GNzrrrbxMQU/s1600/3062d1356389352-post-photos-your-mods-accessories-1199_panigale-0170.jpg

[rodent]

Had bar ends on a couple of my Triumphs, no dramas. Can suffer a bit from vibrations but you can still make out if a car is in your blind spot easy.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn288/1974robbo/IMG_3966.jpg (http://s307.photobucket.com/user/1974robbo/media/IMG_3966.jpg.html)

I'd be more worried about the indicators and whether people can see them easily.

[Kaido]

The Pani has been at ProTwin for a couple of weeks now, minor service, had the full termi system and wheels stripped off, ceramic coated the full system satin black, and got the rims blasted and coated black. Didn't like the red rim tape that was in the paint, so got rid of it.

Will post some photos soon :)

Side note, i really don't like the antenna mirrors. I'm super keen to get some led indicator mirror blockoff plates and some bar end mirrors, but not sure of how functional they are. Anyone have any experience/opinions? I do mostly hill runs but the odd commute.

Something along the lines of this.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ejenPSuomuI/UN5ZskVaJPI/AAAAAAAAAIk/GNzrrrbxMQU/s1600/3062d1356389352-post-photos-your-mods-accessories-1199_panigale-0170.jpg

really like those block off plates with indicators. but like you unsure whether the bar-end mirrors will be any good.

when you buy some let me know haha :P

[Darkside]

Had a minor whoopsie on the street fighter, so used it as an opportunity for tweaks as you do. Picked up a genuine Ducati performance tail section super cheap on eBay and also got a black genuine headlight. Was all red before. Actually think it's worked out ok.

Re bar end mirrors have those exact crg arrows and they are tops. One of the best looking imho and very functional.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/cdrra/Mobile%20Uploads/image_12.jpeg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/cdrra/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_12.jpeg.html)

[HANS YOLO]

^^ that is one sexy bike

[crabman]

Loaded postie onto the back of the ute for the Honda night tonight at waw. Anyone else heading down on a bike? Don't think there are many Honda drivers here :P

[benjamino]

Thanks mate, SF looks tops.

Can you flick those mirrors up before splitting? Also, how hard are they to remove? That, with the LED indicators being plug and play, is making my choice alot easier.

[Darkside]

^^^^ The mirrors are very easy to flick up. The arm "clicks" through a number of positions (kind of straight out, 45 deg and straight up) and the mirror is on a ball mount so heaps of adjustment there. To mount them you will probabaly need to fit new bar ends as I have found the stock ones no good. Steve at Rated R parts does some nice black ones at a good price. They need minor tweaks to fit but are the ideal diameter for the mirrors to bolt on. 2 min job to bolt them on and off. (one cap head bolt)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/cdrra/Mobile%20Uploads/image_13.jpeg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/cdrra/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_13.jpeg.html)

[crabman]

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And I was the slow one haha

[Satan]

sliders and phone holder installed, with power

[benjamino]

FINALLY got my bike back after about 4 weeks of being in pieces. Couldn't be happier with how it turned out.

Before:

http://i.imgur.com/GjqqkPf.jpg

After:

http://i.imgur.com/hgtdL0n.jpg

[Frenchy]

Got it's first service and had my Progressive's fitted which dropped it 2"
Much nicer http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n244/angry_hatch/26F38DC5-2C17-4B66-9448-76749C139837_zps0lkjdzop.jpg (http://s114.photobucket.com/user/angry_hatch/media/26F38DC5-2C17-4B66-9448-76749C139837_zps0lkjdzop.jpg.html)
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n244/angry_hatch/6FCA0B39-3F5E-4D77-8B2A-966A2EAE0FA2_zps0fsmkjlu.jpg (http://s114.photobucket.com/user/angry_hatch/media/6FCA0B39-3F5E-4D77-8B2A-966A2EAE0FA2_zps0fsmkjlu.jpg.html)

[Nickevox]

Gave mine a wash then did some coastal laps last night :D

http://i68.tinypic.com/11kgh1j.png

[crabman]

Bought a second postie.

Still hunting for an XS650 for a hard tail bobber build thought :(

Edit:

Lowered Postie #1

https://scontent.fper2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xla1/v/t1.0-9/12919762_10154165875263159_4814053474242411605_n.j pg?oh=6777c0792898080ef2b8122aa5e8e54e&oe=5785D3AA

[Nickevox]

https://scontent.fper2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xlf1/v/t1.0-9/12990977_10153338935862130_3133620232703138628_n.j pg?oh=a69f8c65c6033938d65eb6a6a7f755c2&oe=5779D7E2

[crabman]

Now to get it to Perth

https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=10154221650493159&set=a.128983328158.105190.523753158&type=3&theater

[Riggs]

Pulling it all apart and freshening it up for the upcoming season.

All fluids, suspension rebuild, valve clerances, etc.

http://i65.tinypic.com/axy82e.jpg

[crabman]

https://scontent-sjc2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/t31.0-8/12983919_10154221650493159_6122137208205918789_o.j pg

Take 2 on pic post now I am on real internet lol

[Kaido]

After finding out my standard forks have fucked themselves, and then finding out that it is actually a common problem, with many people having the same thing happen over and over again i deiced to fuck the stock shit off and go for some Ohlins goodness... my wallet does not like me fucking ducati!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xlp1/v/t35.0-12/13063906_781911741944023_340074479_o.jpg?oh=572327 6bbe3bed61d0ac39484d9655d2&oe=571B477A&__gda__=1461396593_5c24ff60fc93bbe1e50ff1918991434 7

[mr_mike]

washed last weeks mud off, adjusted chain and mounted cam and GPS up on handle bars

[S85FI]

Pulling it all apart and freshening it up for the upcoming season.

All fluids, suspension rebuild, valve clerances, etc.

http://i65.tinypic.com/axy82e.jpg
Got to love rhe bike straps. .. rope.....twine even.

[crabman]

Just ordered custom plates for the XS650, cbf missing out on shit for the sake of being an adult and saving (missed out on a vinyl LP i really wanted for that stupid reason lol)

[Oversteer]

wrong thread !

[1SPRINT]

How'd you get that to fit in a bike?

[Oversteer]

LOL ! oh shit !

[benjamino]

Lowsided the Pani into a kerb this week :(

They do not crash well.

[shifted]

Sold mine, bought a mate's 250cc Ninja as an interim replacement - mine was stock 2009, his is 2012, similar kms, has the yoshi exhaust, $400 rearsets, yamaha r6 throttle tube like mine did, some other bits and pieces (he spent about $1k on parts when he bought it).

Should be a fun upgrade for the next 6-9 months until I start going for my unrestricted license.

[-Luke-]

Lowsided the Pani into a kerb this week :(

They do not crash well.

Please don't post pics.

[benjamino]

Please don't post pics.

The whole right side copped it, snapped handlebar, brake lever, the whole lot. Testament to wearing your gear, I walked away without a scratch.


Sold mine, bought a mate's 250cc Ninja as an interim replacement - mine was stock 2009, his is 2012, similar kms, has the yoshi exhaust, $400 rearsets, yamaha r6 throttle tube like mine did, some other bits and pieces (he spent about $1k on parts when he bought it).

Should be a fun upgrade for the next 6-9 months until I start going for my unrestricted license.

Bike plans after opens?

[EVLO]

Glad to see you walked away unhurt. ATGATT :D

Bike repairable?

[shifted]

Bike plans after opens?

Test drive all the things!

Most likely R1 or GSXR1000.

Mate just bought a 675R so will give that a whirl too, but he is 80kgs and I'm 105kgs so I think I'll be looking at the 1000cc.

[Riggs]

Lowsided the Pani into a kerb this week :(

They do not crash well.

I was up the ass of a guy who highsided his Pani on turn 5 at barbs on the weekend. First race meet with that bike too. Do not want to see his repair bill.

[shifted]

Fark, that sounds hefty.

Mate had an 848, only tracked it once he bought China fairings for it - saved himself a hefty bill too really because he crashed it not long after and broke his arm (at Barbs also).

Another mate of mine took his 250 to the track (very one I just bought for the interim) and saw a bird take her new Ducati out for the first time, crashed the bike first lap too.

I should really just go get my open license already, might try book it in at Mirrabooka - have heard City West have become really anal the last few months (maybe due to an audit?)

[mys1]

Fark, that sounds hefty.

Mate had an 848, only tracked it once he bought China fairings for it - saved himself a hefty bill too really because he crashed it not long after and broke his arm (at Barbs also).

Another mate of mine took his 250 to the track (very one I just bought for the interim) and saw a bird take her new Ducati out for the first time, crashed the bike first lap too.

I should really just go get my open license already, might try book it in at Mirrabooka - have heard City West have become really anal the last few months (maybe due to an audit?)

People always manage to crash at beginner track days - They seem to be the ones who don't listen to the instructors, You just aren't going fast enough to warrant it

[shifted]

I didn't do it, bike seems to have developed a ticking noise on its own. Hoping it's just CCT and I can fix it this weekend quickly. If it's valves then that looks like 300-400 for a shop to do it.

headphones have lost one side also (happens every time) - anyone using a decent set currently they'd recommend with bluetooth? might make a different thread for it so it doesn't get lost in here.

[stanis90]

http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx98/stanis90/Akra_zpspfatfyen.jpg

It's a pity these pipes will be hidden behind the fairings.

[1SPRINT]

Wasn't today, more like last week. Fitted a set of Akrapovic pipes which I had ceramic coated.
http://i723.photobucket.com/albums/ww238/djs2910/IMG_1014_zps5pfacdp1.jpg (http://s723.photobucket.com/user/djs2910/media/IMG_1014_zps5pfacdp1.jpg.html)

[confuzion]

Picked this up the other week, pretty happy with it (VFR800).
Today did a full oil & filter change, brake & clutch fluid change, cleaned and lubed the chain. One of the first things I did actually was remove the exhaust internal baffles haha.. the V4 sounds so good.. one day would like to get some proper pipes for less weight and better looks, but for now its loud enough.
Also have a Saddlemen seat resto kit coming (this seat has 1 or 2 tears) and a new front screen.

The guy I bought it off also gave me a full spare set of fairings and tank.. have been toying with the idea of going with a Mustang P40 army kinda look on it.... maybe :)

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10400597/Bikes/VFR800/IMG_7695.JPG

[1SPRINT]

New bars and serviced
http://i723.photobucket.com/albums/ww238/djs2910/IMG_1165_zps5pimlqhy.jpg (http://s723.photobucket.com/user/djs2910/media/IMG_1165_zps5pimlqhy.jpg.html)

[shifted]

With bars that high is it comfortable to ride, even on long trips?

[1SPRINT]

Yeah it is surprisingly, it's a lot more comfortable with these bars than it was with the drag bars I had on before.

[Frenchy]

Jake from Static chucked some white walls on for me this morning. I have been wanting some for ages and should have done it so much sooner! Huge improvement in the look.

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n244/angry_hatch/C0691E3A-17EF-4070-877B-5D0535F54969_zpsvekmp7cy.jpg (http://s114.photobucket.com/user/angry_hatch/media/C0691E3A-17EF-4070-877B-5D0535F54969_zpsvekmp7cy.jpg.html)
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n244/angry_hatch/1C0DC5C5-2B08-4F00-B0A7-BBD0BD6F7E49_zpsw3d1gf7l.jpg (http://s114.photobucket.com/user/angry_hatch/media/1C0DC5C5-2B08-4F00-B0A7-BBD0BD6F7E49_zpsw3d1gf7l.jpg.html)

[R3N]

Pulling it all apart and freshening it up for the upcoming season.

All fluids, suspension rebuild, valve clerances, etc.

http://i65.tinypic.com/axy82e.jpg

Which season would that be?

[Riggs]

Fuck you.

Bike (Paperweight) for sale

[shifted]

Mate's in the same boat, bought a track bike right before Barbs went AWOL.

Told him he should put it on some brackets on his living room wall, would at least get some use as art.

[huggy_b]

Start Bikewars

[crabman]

Finally finished the forward controls off on my postie. Took it for a burn around the block, I miss riding the pos. Why did I drag that out for so long lol

[crabman]

Not done, but bought. First batch of bits on the way for the XS650 from the states. Hard-tail kit, forward controls, springer seat gear, sissy bar, fender mounting kit, rear drum anchor rod and pivot gear.

Went with a 4" stretch and 3" drop for the hardtail. Compared to originally wanting a 2.5" stretch and 2" drop I think I didn't go too overboard haha

[Satan]

bought a '12 FDZ8n project that somebody had distastefully modded and got stickered. Now the hunt for parts without being arseraped by yamaha/US ebay dealers

[rgvlee]

Partzilla has recently come through for me on genuine parts

[Satan]

thanks I'll check them out

[rgvlee]

Their postage to aus was a bit high for my liking - it's based on order total, not actual weight/volume. I ordered a stator and regulator and they wanted $60usd which I baulked at.
I got them sent to a forwarder as partzilla ship free to us states once you hit a certain amount, then bundled them with a heap of other shit to save bulk.
Get your order in and paid for before the GST changes come in.

[Satan]

Sweet thanks! one of the parts I need is a Rear subframe - Partzilla don't have one but the arsebandits on ebay want $90US for the part and $120US shipping! FFS!

[rgvlee]

Big item, big cost.

[dmanvan]

although quite often you can get way better rates through somewhere like US delivered. SO you change details when purchase on ebay to send to US address (if getting something ebay US) then add small parts into box with larger lighter items and would save considerably on multifreight (especially when something like a subframe cubes out for airfreight quite bad.....

[crabman]

Big item, big cost.

$160us hardtail kit, $260us postage

[crabman]

Realised that I shouldn't leave it over a month between pulling bike down and putting it back together without labelled where bolts go lol

Thermo-bob, and Rigid Industries spotlights installed on the KLR yesterday.

Hopefully figure out a nice place to mount up some power sockets today. Then drop the coolant again because there is a nipple I blanked off but not entirely convinced I want to leave it that way. Would rather source a blanking bolt with flanged face to seal it off properly with a copper washer.

[shifted]

Admired it's beauty, admired the song it sings on throttle, pretended to be a racer... Puckered up at certain locations in fear of cameras.

[Satan]

took mine out for a squirt to lanno over weekend, mauled by cops but no loss of points or $$s

[HANS YOLO]

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[crabman]

So for the first time in 2 years I put fuel in the KLR having finally finished putting it back together and been in town for some sunny weather it ride it around.

Pretty pumped to start my lap in Feb next year. Think I might invest in some decent pants and a better quality jacket. Tried out using my Bose QC20's when riding, absolutely magnificent haha. Except the odd vehicles travelling enar you come through so weirdly. Had a ute come up behind me with a plastic wrapped pallet making a weird noise, the QC's couldn't take it so it was just that noise coming through, very very odd feeling until I turned around and saw where the noise was coming from, thought the engine was in the process of grenading hahah

[Byah!]

what jacket you using currently? I got an RST adventure one which I rkn vents and protects real well (tested both haha)

[crabman]

Bought some kevlar lined jeans yesterday and just finished packing up my bike today. Lap of Aus with bouts of work in between legs starts today. Margs > Denmark > who knows but finishing up in Adelaide in 23 days and plan to hit Ayers Rock, Broken Hill and Kangeroo Island by then.

[shifted]

Sounds epic! Hope it goes well mate. Put up some photos of the trip.

I did Adelaide to Melbourne on the R1, was a blast. Down Great Ocean Road. Since then been exploring Victoria on it every few weekends.

[crabman]

Gave it a wash with my Black Friday weekend purchased foam gun from Repco, only 50 bucks with 2L of foam mix!

Got back Friday from my lap of Australia which I have been doing during my breaks from work. Some trip specs:
32,100km
137 Days
16 State Border Crossings
4 Tropic of Capricorn Crossings
5 Tyres
4 Services
10 Ferry rides
3 River Crossings
65.5 Brewery/Distillery/Winery visits

https://scontent.fper6-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/s960x960/78545540_10157892032663159_8357189257667805184_o.j pg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_ohc=tWbVBHgTKMsAQnf0frTP1oSO27Z3iuZ0LtZQBZFkp8 YeQ3HVndJh0jDOg&_nc_ht=scontent.fper6-1.fna&oh=049c186d527384686a448d3154df5a4c&oe=5E7CD4BF

[Marti]

Crashed it at the ride day

[crabman]

Did it a short while ago but finally put the KLR up for sale for someone else to live the ride around Aus dream.

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/ferndale/motorcycles/2015-kawasaki-klr650-camo-edition-adventure-bike/1242773026

Someone buy it please.... or know someone who wants to buy it

[shifted]

Been a while...

Hit up Phillip Island on the R1 in Feb - fucking blast. Can't wait to do it again post Covid...
Sanded back some of the carbon fibre bits, re-cleared them, went well and looks great.
Had the 40,000kms service - $1500 gone in a snap of the finger.

She's sounding fucking amazing though, eargasms every time...