New bike...

Why do I feel like a bower-bird all of a sudden?... : )

 

It's not a curse, just an observation of a phenomenon based upon the
principles of Murphy's Law.

 

Mate, I reckon even the whole sheep wouldn't help much...

 

Send it to me and I will take it to John, I get really good deals!!

Boxer

 

John, you're a legend. What's this about a big tank?...

 

Not enough. I like 1600km plus days.

Yep, found that site and Thumpertalk, I was wondering whether
http://www.kientech.com/ was the go or whether there was a place in Oz I
could source the bits.

I'm trying to resist the temptation to start on the DR just yet, though
I have a list of desired mods including Dynojet kit, cutout in airbox,
14 tooth countersprocket, rack, soft luggage, IMS tank and of course,
the seat.

Still considering Buell dual headlights, Vapor dash and large diameter
header pipe...

 

Thats whaT I was going to say

 

Chooky seats are always "firm" when you get them, but after a few
weeks, they are ok.
failing that get the seat refoamed shouldnt be too harsh on the
pocket.

didnt someone have a long range tank for one of these recently
forsale?

 

No problem, John Morehouse has done about 20 seats for me over the past 5
years so I get trade rates, he has a K100 and a R75/6 seat of mine at the
moment so I am in and out all the time.

I won a 33 litre tank for the DR650 in the Trail Bike Adventure magazine
subscription contest about 2 months ago, retail was $650, I sold it a week
after I got it for $550.

My garage at times is like a dealers showroom with all sorts of interesting
items, neighbours drop over when they see the door open to check out the
latest toy. Bikes come and go but I have seemed to selle on the BMW's
because I understand them and know where to get parts, and how to fix and
maintain them. I currently have 5 BMW's and one Kawasaki GPz900R with a
frozen clutch, looks like this weekend will be pulling the bloody thing
apart, I just hate wet clutches.


Boxer

 

I'll find a seat soon and get back to you.

Will have to get to Brissie soon. It's a lot more affordable now...

 

I am in Cairns tomorrow (driving down to Mission Beach for a job)

and in Port Douglas next week (another Job).

 

On one of the mid-sized Japharlies (either the Yammie V-Star 650 or the
Honda equivalent) a few years ago they actually ran a rod from the rear
cylinder-head to the seat-base so you could feel the "throbbing"!!

 

Eh?!!? [crinkled brow]
What fantasy are you talking there Cam?
Next it'll be fairies and honest politicians!

 

get a room u pair..

 

Looks cute Doug; congrats! (the bike; not the "Happy Doug bursting with
fresh Happy"..... err; don't even post photos of Happy Doug bursting with
fresh Happy if you don't mind thanks. That's not for a workin' man to
see.....)

 

It's not any of the OTHER recognisable food-groups either!!

 

I only know the five major groups, fat, oil, grease, salt and alcohol.

 

Musta got the idea from some of those machines I've seen on the internet...

 

Hmm.. OK; you've covered four with Maccas then. (Add in "sugar" and you've
got five!)

 

Dunno what you're talking about Doug. [clears cache and deletes browsing
history]