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by Hates_
Fri Sep 09, 2016 3:59 pm
Forum: TECHNICAL
Topic: What big bikes can handle a full water submersion?
Replies: 10
Views: 2895

Re: What big bikes can handle a full water submersion?

byewayrider wrote:Surely leaving any bike out in a thunderstorm is the same as playing submarine...electrics and water dont a like each other simple..
I think on the tiger the water has to make its way up through the wiring port. So it doesn't mind being rained on.
by Hates_
Fri Sep 09, 2016 3:19 pm
Forum: TECHNICAL
Topic: What big bikes can handle a full water submersion?
Replies: 10
Views: 2895

What big bikes can handle a full water submersion?

Was reading a ride report where a Tiger 800 fell into water which killed the speedo unit meaning the bike couldn't function at all. Seems the unit isn't waterproof at all. Just wondering are there any modern big bikes that can handle a full drop into water? I would have assumed the GS1200 would be f...
by Hates_
Thu Sep 01, 2016 8:14 pm
Forum: WELCOME NEWBIE
Topic: Morocco movie of my recent trip
Replies: 4
Views: 1967

Re: Morocco movie of my recent trip

Great stuff! B)
by Hates_
Tue Aug 30, 2016 11:30 am
Forum: CLOTHING
Topic: Dry but feels wet?
Replies: 19
Views: 6291

Re: Dry but feels wet?

Ah, so it's not just me then! Got to test my new Rukka trousers in a downpour over the weekend and was convinced my base layers were wet. Was really surprised to see they were bone dry when I got out of them at home.
by Hates_
Tue Aug 30, 2016 11:09 am
Forum: WE LOVE PICS
Topic: A photo you took, today
Replies: 10567
Views: 2577947

Re: A photo you took, today

Rode up to the Lake District over the long weekend.

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by Hates_
Thu Aug 25, 2016 3:37 pm
Forum: MEETS & RUNS
Topic: Overland event 26-29 August
Replies: 31
Views: 10118

Re: Overland event 26-29 August

Ah I had no idea. Thanks :)
by Hates_
Thu Aug 25, 2016 12:17 pm
Forum: MEETS & RUNS
Topic: Overland event 26-29 August
Replies: 31
Views: 10118

Re: Overland event 26-29 August

Is it worth going if you can only stay a few hours? Or you really have to stay the whole even to get your moneys worth? Not sure what there is to see if I'm just passing through.
by Hates_
Mon Aug 22, 2016 11:17 am
Forum: VIDEOS
Topic: KTM 1190 Adventure R - Great Video
Replies: 15
Views: 5368

Re: KTM 1190 Adventure R - Great Video

I definitely recommend checking out his full length films, Motonomad, Motonomad 2 and Himalayan Hero. All excellent films. Made me realise you really don't need a lot of kit to travel the world on a motorcycle.

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