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Picked up ammo tin from bunnings this arvo for some ADV bike pannier stz. Will figure out how to bolt it on the side over the weekend along with mount my light bar. Fits a 2T oil bottle perfectly with plenty of room for spare tubes plugs and a few tools, thinking of hiding a USB charging port in it too for the phone/bluetooth speaker 15 tooth sprocket is on and hopefully its not raining tomorrow so I can go for a top speed run.

Went down the google rabbit hole on plug chops Getting close but would rather a bit rich for doing 600ks round the coast so swapped the 118 out for 122mj. Run out of daylight/fucks to do another plug chop but will try again tomorrow after work

1 month to go homies

Fuck that Id die. Took it for a hoon up the road and almost stacked it leaning over and dragging the the peg/my steelcap gumboot.

Added more brap to the stable in the form of a 2007ish PW80 Pretty rough looking but runs sweet enough for how cheap it was. Will get a new plastics kit/decals and basic tidy up to give to the kids at Christmas time so they can learn the allure of 2T life

Got the case sealed up with Yamabond 4 and fresh oil in the gearbox. No leaks and shifted through the gears perfectly so I must of got everything back together right. Been slowly chipping away at things like getting the piston/barrel back on, used copper gasket spray on the headgasket then remembered I had a torque wrench that started at 10nm. Got pedantic and 3 stage torqued the head down to 15nm. After waiting all week for the plastic bush that connects the 2T pump to the throttle cable and a chat to a bike mechanic I decided to go premix so you know its always getting enough oil to keep things happy. Left all the pump intact with a ball bearing in the end of the feed line incase I wanna go back to factory setup some time. Bunged the biggest jet I have in the carb (130mj) and got it fitted up again this morning. Started 2nd kick which was a good sign then settled into a nice smokey idle burning out all the 2T oil used in the assembly. Took it for a quiet 20min ride to run it in and get some heat into everything. Its running riiiiiiich but mint. Gotta get some new plugs so I can do a proper plug chop and start dropping the jet size back to maximum braaaaps. Will retorque the head in the morning then buy some spark plugs. 15 tooth front sprocket should be here on Monday after taking the long way from Italy via Australia to get here. Will be interesting to see the top speed with it fitted, im hoping it will give it enough legs to sit on 75-80kph without having to ride at WOT everywhere

Got the TS back together and just got back from a 20km run in ride. 2T pump blocked up and running on premix now so I know its getting enough oil. Currently its got a biiiiiiiiig jet but will start dropping jet sizes tomorrow after Iv given the head a retorque. So stoked to have it running again

It should be warm as and never get into single digit temps even at night.

Lol this aint your typical RSA The menu is a burger and chips or the deepfried seafood platter. We got signed in by Auntie and a few of the other regulars last year when we wanted to drink as per the rules but it was a very relaxed affair. I would say the motel resturant would provide flasher fare but considering the menu link redirects the home page im not too confident https://www.hicksbaymotel.co.nz/finish-line-restaurant-and-cocktail-bar/

Thats VG with his brushed stainless panier boxes doing a recce run

I wouldn’t get too worried and just go with first in first served tbh. Ring the local establishments a week or so out for a heads up that 40 odd hungry bikers are coming their way. Depending on the time we get there i plan on feeding myself some grease then stock up on a slab of brian lownes then head to the bach for some aggressive relaxation

40 people in any one of those places is gunna push their ability to get us all served. Id say split up and spread our out of town $$$$ all over the place

Fish n chip shop will be open in Hicks Bay when we get there a bit earlier this year. Theres 4 local dining options in the area Auntie and the crew at the razza Fish n chip shop for a Whetumaterau burger Hunting and Fishing club Resturant at the Hicks Bay Motel

So doing the crank case seals ended up being a cunt of a job that required the case to be split. Currently assembling the case again after figuring out how the shift drum and gear sets go back together.

Yeah hes keen but if he doesnt hurry up and enter then its fair game

Whos rolling 2T lyfe this year?

Id say thats a 50/50 on being sweet. Plenty of tourists camp there in l300 vans over summer or under the trees at the end of the beach

There are also 2 options on bookabach at hicks bay that could be booked by people wanting somewhere to stay thats a 2 min walk from my bach

Nah bol sorry Beav. Theres plenty of space there but the bach itself is only tiny and with 20 people already staying there its going to put a strain on the facilities 1 toilet/shower etc

The bach accomodation option is now gone from the entry form as its reached max occupancy. For those still needing somewhere to stay in Hicks Bay there is the motel and lodge up on the hill https://www.hicksbaymotel.co.nz/ or the Te Aroroa holiday park just over the hill http://www.teararoaholidaypark.nz/

Cylinder kit turned up yesterday so its rinse and repeat time. Tomorrow nights mission is get the crank seals out

Looking forward to this making braaaaps

They look like a normal 50cal army surplus ammo cases @RUNAMUCK Did skids

Bunnings has green ammo tins 2 for $25 if you want something not a swappa crate for tools etc

ITS A GODDAMN WALLAROO