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Just now, MopedNZ said:

Can someone please post something interesting and on topic in here so I can continue my pine in other mediums than my brain. 

picture a steamy sunday morning, the earth's moisture rising through the Waikaremoana canopy, while a bunch of hot and sweaty blokes all wake up after a long night of talking about their feelings. 

perhaps ill look at writing a Mills and Boon-esque romantic paperback novel about this years ride 

PFT

4 hours ago, xsinclairx said:

True gurus. Is 2.75-19 an odd size? Seems everything in that size is special order or sold out?

Specifically Shinko tyres that is..

i got one of these for the front of MT50, i mean its not like Valentino would run a Vee Rubber tyre but for regular pesting they are pretty legit. hard to argue at this price too 

http://motozone.nz/vee-rubber-v307-frontrear-enduro-tyre

22 minutes ago, sentra said:

roads going to be a bit wobbly from tiniroto to waikaremoana 

I’m absolutely steamed here bob. Look into my eyes they’re nearly bleeding bob

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Lockdown gave me some motivation to do some quintessential 2 stroke maintenance. Everyone's favourite job - crank seals! 

This thing hasnt shown any signs of having fucked crank seals, but the motor was in unknown condition when i got it, and did show signs of hard starting and other giveaways. I had ordered a set in one of my previous yambits order cos i knew theyd need doing at some point. what better time than now ? 

Removal of old seals

Pretty straight forward. Disassemble bike to get to engine side covers. remove side covers

the right side required removal of the clutch and a few worm gears that operated the oil pump. this seal was easily accessible and you could remove it with a small pick. send new seal home with appropriately sized socket and job tidy. 

Left side bit easier to get to, you can see the old one was doing a bit of wees which indicated he was pretty tired. Replacement requires the removal of flywheel. then the points and magento behind it. This one required a trick out of Great Uncle Kenny's engineering handbook, by screwing a tecky into the old seal then pulling it out with a pair of pliers. New seal pressed in with a flat punch.

This job then revealed more issues i need to remedy before i can put her back together; the kickstart oil seal is chooched. was doing mega wees on Te Ureweras (was hoping itd self-seal with a bit of Motu gravel tbh) and then pulling the clutch cover off truly reemed it. The points also look average and duller than a British weekend. so i will whack a new set in and hopefully unleash some more electrical horse power???? probably not

This thing has a never ending to do list but at least the bits are available and easy to obtain. Will whack a yambits order in, along with a piston kit and away we go. 

Hoo Roo

I hope after PPSC's big dick swinging man camping (feat. a way too organised and onto it @tortron) it convinces a few more of you bin chickens to come and be self sufficient with us!

buttsecks is way more enjoyable in a tent

me oh my i have boomfad that yes ENJOY boy 

Won’t make a difference. 2 stroke gear oil is just motorcycle gear oil with a wank factor. Still just 10w40

Yea ive got a few regertz foreshore.

WIll always miss my 1985 Accord - that thing was so lush, did two hanmeets and Banks Peninsula nats in it, plus thousands of kms across the south island flawlessly. The thing i regret the most is not taking my Meatloaf Bat Out Of Hell tape cassette with me when i sold it. For crying out loud... 

I also miss my GP125. that thing was a hoot to pest around queenstown with. I never did anything remotely wild on it like what we do on small bikes now. Kind of shame. but also a blessing as that thing was mint as fuck. 

Also miss this RG150 - because i only rode it once and lost storage for it so had to flick it on. They are a hilarious bike to ride - twist and go scooter until 9000rpm, then an unbelievable amount of power til redline. So good 

All vehicles went to good owners and im pretty confident they are all still getting around. 

1 hour ago, MopedNZ said:

Ideas on area of starting/finishing, length and shit?

at this stage road capt @BLIZZO and I have tossed up a  sat-sun-mon programme, we are on xr250s so probably gauge similar lengths to Te Urewera ride per day, maybe more. We are focusing on Manawatu/Wairarapa/Wellington areas which can be covered fairly quickly so potentially longer. 

Mad max theme byo Judas Priest leather suit

will also accept Lethal Weapon-era Mel Gibson 80’s suit jacket and ripped jeans

Boys, anyone keen to go for a good ol fashion mish? Register your interest! 
 

ARE YOU AN ANGRY BOOMER ABOUT ALL THE CANCELATIONS OF THIS SISSY ASS PANSY VIRUS? BLARDY SNOWFLAKE GUBMINT MATE

couple of us motorcycle enthusiasts are keen to do a ride now that nats and the brass monkey are cancelled. It will be pretty no frills, fend for yourself camping type setup. If this sounds like a bit of you please register your interest and try and salvage some joy in these trying, unprecedented times. 

will be predominantly lower north island based. More details on the route to be provided in due course. You should come and join a bunch of reckless boomers/internet weirdos 

tender regards 

I know. Pretty gutted I was hell bent on getting down there. 

gives me more time to do that top end my xl250 so desperately needs...

FIZZ

Jay car sell em

Sweaty with a bunch of dudes

so i ended up getting that 40L dry bag. This Givi one. shit its good. 150 clams was steep but man so worth it. name brand quality multiple little stash pockets and all of the boomer accessories. fits my tent, sleeping bag and bedroll in the no dramas. will be a bit of tetris to try and squeeze clothes and other essentials in there but i will make it no doubt. 

The beauty of the durable grippy material is that it sticks to the seat, and you can lean on it, making an extremely uncomfortable bike marginally more comfortable. 

Bring on some beach nangs in a couple weeks to shake this puppy down

11 minutes ago, xsinclairx said:

Went for a ride around the peninsula today! Such a good day for it! I always work on bikes and ride to work but never go for a decent ride. 

I still reckon the Otago Peninsula Road is the best road in new zealand for small bike pesting. 70-80km the whole way to Harington Point, good winding coast roads and the option of gravel out to the western side. So lush 

Yea watched her vid going to the brass monkey. Lols ensued at jim lifting the bike over the gate with his tractor forks. 

probs due a new frame now love

Dreamy. Let the PGs flow