Bikers of Facepunch

[TheDon]

[QUOTE=r4nk_;36497673]I'm going to buy a KLR650 and ride across Australia.

Come with me Anklyne[/QUOTE]

Go ahead and get a KLR. But if you drop it, i hope you'll be able to pick up 400lbs without getting a hernia.

[anklyne]

[QUOTE=r4nk_;36497673]I'm going to buy a KLR650 and ride across Australia.

Come with me Anklyne[/QUOTE]

Okay.
When my mate finally gets some cash and (fixes his car, then) buys a bike, we're going to ride around Australia. It'll be a test run for when we ride from Perth up to Malaysia (obviously with a couple of ferry rides along the way).

Do you visit [url=http://www.advrider.com]ADVrider[/url]? That site gets my travel bug excited :v:

[editline]28th June 2012[/editline]

[QUOTE=TheDon;36504892]Go ahead and get a KLR. But if you drop it, i hope you'll be able to pick up 400lbs without getting a hernia.[/QUOTE]

This is why I'm going for an XT. It's still ~160kg, but it's also more simple: air-cooled and no need for the 'doohikey mod', also I hear KLRs have a habbit of burning quite a bit of oil, as well as some of the newer KLRs having problems with oval cylinders from the factory :/

[Insistent]

My JD jetting kits just arrived, cant wait to see how it will improve my bike in many way.

[BlackMac]

I'm planing on buying a new Scooter. I didn't know where to post this so I'm going to post it in this thread. Before I was driving a Chinese Type scooter the Sprint Eagle ([URL="http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg402/scaled.php?server=402&filename=eagle1800x600.jpg&res=landing"]Picture of the Scooter[/URL])
It broke down a lot, and it didn't have a good top speed, so I decided to get a new one.
I've been looking into getting a Gilera Runner SP 50, but then I found this one, it's about 350-400$ cheaper then the Gilera, but has almost the same shape and performance as Gilera.
It's the Derbie GP1.
[URL="http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=hr&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.libero.ba%2Fcms%2Findex.php%3Fid%3D11"]The site that sells the Scooter -Translated[/URL]
It's brand new and costs around 2,750$
Does anyone have any expirience with the Scooter, or any tips to share?
[IMG]http://image.hojtorget.se/extra/bikeimg/1601_1700/derbi-gp1_open-1638_7689bd3db60bb350.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://motoars.pl/files/9012/7124/1483/Derbi_GP1_Open__2006_07.jpg[/IMG]

[***zer0***]

Derbis and gileras share the same engines, gilera is derbis daughter company. They're probably pretty much the same 'cept the looks.

[BlackMac]

[QUOTE=***zer0***;36585213]Derbis and gileras share the same engines, gilera is derbis daughter company. They're probably pretty much the same 'cept the looks.[/QUOTE]

Well I'm probably going with the Derbie then, it's a bit cheaper then the Gilera, and I can probably use that money to get some parts, like the LeoVince TT and some other things for it, unless I find some flaw with the Derbie. Thanks a lot. If anyone has more input I will be glad to hear it.

[BlackMac]

Scratch that, the Derbi GP1 has been pulled off the production lines. Derbi stopped selling it because it wasn't selling so good or something, I'm not sure.
Anyway I'm getting my Gilera Runner SP 50 on Tuesday.

[alexilaiho]

This will be mine sometime in the future...

[img]http://i46.tinypic.com/11j15aq.jpg[/img]

I love the cafe racer look.

[thattaco]

me too..

my cm400e
took a 130 mile ride to a friends little house.
[img]http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd205/justinnelson_01/016-1.jpg?t=1341671156[/img]

[anklyne]

Went back to Mundaring Weir today with some mates (who drove). The picture is from a place called [url=http://goo.gl/maps/z1db]Zig Zag Scenic Drive[/url] and the video is from near the weir, at first along a 4WD track that follows the power lines.
The whole video is offroad, so after the first section, there's not much wind noise to worry about.

[img]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SRFnV9Xv11k/T_lEDs0_BPI/AAAAAAAABjo/ToLJU_sEUAc/s1152/ZigZag%2520road%25208-7-2012.jpg[/img]

[hd]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMjRU5ZO0y8[/hd]

[Adam1172]

Yes! I just a few more days I can finally start my Superbike License training and finally get my full license. Heh, I cant believe they actually call full license a "Superbike License" here.

Once I'm done with that I can finally look forward for a proper big bike.

[lunarwalrus]

You Australian riders got any advice on a cheap Dual-sport bike? I looked up the XT and the KLR but I'm not having much luck.

If getting a decent Dual-sport pushes the price too much I'll just get a road bike though.

Btw I'll be using it almost exclusively for paved road, I just want the ability to go off-road if the opportunity presents itself.

[SKEEA]

Any people from Kentucky or Tennessee here? Got my bike shipped from Cali to here on Ft. Campbell and haven't done anything with it other than ride to and from work at the airfield. I would like to go on a good ride, but I don't know the surrounding area well, and trailblazing is not exactly my cup of tea.

[anklyne]

[QUOTE=lunarwalrus;36675663]You Australian riders got any advice on a cheap Dual-sport bike? I looked up the XT and the KLR but I'm not having much luck.

If getting a decent Dual-sport pushes the price too much I'll just get a road bike though.

Btw I'll be using it almost exclusively for paved road, I just want the ability to go off-road if the opportunity presents itself.[/QUOTE]

DR650, XR/XL650. If you want cheaper, you can look for the older DR600, XR/XL600's. There's also smaller bikes, like 400 or 350 that would do alright, but if you're doing high speed or long distance, you'll probably prefer a 600+.

Generally, if you know what you're doing and you're willing to spend a little time doing a bit of cleaning and fix-up, an older bike (1980s, 1990s) can be found pretty cheap. Sometimes you'll even find one that's in good nick.

Be careful if it's a newer bike going pretty cheap. Just earlier I saw an '06 DR650 on Gumtree going for $3.3k, while a guy has been asking $3-3.5k for his 1994 XT600 for a few months now. It could be fine, it's happened before, but I'd be a little weary if I went to check it out.

[brianosaur]

me on my bike
[img]https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/165869_10150943594134426_118090608_n.jpg[/img]

[TheDon]

[QUOTE=lunarwalrus;36675663]You Australian riders got any advice on a cheap Dual-sport bike? I looked up the XT and the KLR but I'm not having much luck.

If getting a decent Dual-sport pushes the price too much I'll just get a road bike though.

Btw I'll be using it almost exclusively for paved road, I just want the ability to go off-road if the opportunity presents itself.[/QUOTE]

Some fairly reliable Dual Sport bike would be: KLX650(C or R), KTM LC4 620, Xr650(R or L),XR500, XR400(R), DR-Z 400, and possibly a Dr650 (however, the DR is a slower and heavier bike than any of the others)

[Ailerssi]

[url=http://www.1337upload.net/files/ceppo.jpg][img]http://www.1337upload.net/thumbnails/ceppo.jpg[/img][/url]

Finally, my very own 600cc <3

Also holy shit contrast

[thattaco]

[QUOTE=Ailerssi;36705877][url=http://www.1337upload.net/files/ceppo.jpg][img]http://www.1337upload.net/thumbnails/ceppo.jpg[/img][/url]

Finally, my very own 600cc <3

Also holy shit contrast[/QUOTE]

nice bike.
jetted my carb
oem was 72 went with 75 also have 78 incase, seem to be doing good. no more power loss in mid range.

[***zer0***]

[QUOTE=Ailerssi;36705877][url=http://www.1337upload.net/files/ceppo.jpg][img]http://www.1337upload.net/thumbnails/ceppo.jpg[/img][/url]

Finally, my very own 600cc <3

Also holy shit contrast[/QUOTE]

Nice bike man.

Also, my friend bought a GPX600R. Didn't get a testride yet, but looks fun. Heres a crappy cellphone pic of it.

[t]https://dl.dropbox.com/u/15344980/Bikes/omatpy%C3%B6r%C3%A4t/27062012270.jpg[/t]

[SKEEA]

Fresh off my facebook.
[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/fBG7El.png[/IMG]
It is almost like they never heard of engine braking.

[Adam1172]

Great local driving school wont allow me to go for full license straight away. Looks like I'm gonna have to go through B2 license then go to B full.

This is going to take some time.

[thattaco]

[QUOTE=SKEEA;36715889]Fresh off my facebook.
[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/fBG7El.png[/IMG]
It is almost like they never heard of engine braking.[/QUOTE]

yea another crap story.
who in their right mind would let some one ride with out a helmet.
how do two separate braking systems go out at the same time?

[Watevaman]

Not every state has helmet laws. Look at Florida.

And while unlikely, rubber brake lines can rot.

[Decaf Cobra]

Its not about it being a law. It shouldn't have to be a law people should just wear helmets.

[Watevaman]

I agree, but it's like seatbelt laws. Some people want the "freedom" that comes with not wearing a seatbelt.

[Adam1172]

Speaking of freedom.

Remember this old news?
[URL]http://articles.cnn.com/2011-07-04/us/new.york.motorcyclist.death_1_helmet-motorcyclist-state-police?_s=PM:US[/URL]

Ironic to the max.

[tommyc225]

[QUOTE=Watevaman;36734796]I agree, but it's like seatbelt laws. Some people want the "freedom" that comes with not wearing a seatbelt.[/QUOTE]

I hate not wearing a seatbelt, I just slide all over the seat when the car turns

[technicsix]

im considering buying a honda ruckus, do any of you guys own one?

[Watevaman]

Don't have one, but I'd like one as an offroad style trail riding or pit bike. I don't think I'd like one on the street.

[OogalaBoogal]

[QUOTE=technicsix;36737997]im considering buying a honda ruckus, do any of you guys own one?[/QUOTE]

Friend owned a Ruckus. He said it was a fantastic deal, after commuting to and from UBC every day, he managed only to use 5 liters of gas over 2 weeks, like 2.50$ a week operating cost. Insurance was super cheap too. Tons of aftermarket parts. It's a great scooter.