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by Curzon
Tue Jul 18, 2017 6:29 am
Forum: TECHNICAL
Topic: Wheels, sizes and speed differences...
Replies: 3
Views: 1959

Re: Wheels, sizes and speed differences...

Youv've got two options really. Either change the speedo drive gear when you swap the wheels over. Grahams Motorcyles list different part No's for the speedo drive gear for the 17" & 21" front wheels. Alternatively, use a handle bar mounted GPS device to measure speed when youre using ...
by Curzon
Fri Jun 30, 2017 6:26 pm
Forum: HOW TO..........
Topic: GoreTex + Exhaust = Mess
Replies: 20
Views: 16452

Re: GoreTex + Exhaust = Mess

Luckily the scorch mark on the trousers were on the bottom of the leg, the part that overlaps my boots, so not to detrimental on the waterproofing!
by Curzon
Fri Jun 30, 2017 12:38 pm
Forum: HOW TO..........
Topic: GoreTex + Exhaust = Mess
Replies: 20
Views: 16452

Re: GoreTex + Exhaust = Mess

I did exactly the same on my KTM 1190, with my brand new Rukka trousers. The resulting black mark proved to be very hard to shift. I used medium grade emery paper to scrape of the black marks. Seemed a bit aggressive ad did leave scratch marks in the exhaust, but then progressed to progressively fin...
by Curzon
Tue Jun 13, 2017 6:34 pm
Forum: FOR SALE - WANTED
Topic: KTM 1190 Adventure Panniers for Sale
Replies: 1
Views: 1387

Re: KTM 1190 Adventure Side cases for Sale

Any interest?
by Curzon
Sun Jun 11, 2017 10:30 pm
Forum: TRAVEL
Topic: Manchester to the Dolomites
Replies: 19
Views: 6381

Re: Manchester to the Dolomites

Timely thread! I've been thinking of this trip myself. I've done most of the French and Swiss alps, but always fancied the Dolomites, but its ust that bit further. I'm thinking of heading over the August Bank holiday week. I would be travelling from Chester, so similar route. I was thinking of think...
by Curzon
Sun Jun 11, 2017 10:26 am
Forum: FOR SALE - WANTED
Topic: KTM 1190 Adventure Panniers for Sale
Replies: 1
Views: 1387

KTM 1190 Adventure Panniers for Sale

For Sale Side Cases for KTM 1190 adventure, Genuine KTM Powerparts, complete with KTM Side case inner bags. Virtually as new condition, used only once. Will fit KTM 1050, 1190 & 1190R Adventure and 1290 Super Adventure Models. £500. Based in Chester.

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by Curzon
Mon May 15, 2017 10:35 pm
Forum: About GPS and GPS routes
Topic: Google maps gpx import?
Replies: 11
Views: 20443

Re: Google maps gpx import?

Dead easy! I use, https://mapstogpx.com/ to convert the google maps route to .gpx file format, then import to Garmin Basecamp and from there send to by Garmin sat nav.
by Curzon
Fri May 12, 2017 7:33 pm
Forum: THE PUB
Topic: Kajaki The True Story
Replies: 9
Views: 2934

Re: Kajaki The True Story

Saw this myself the other night in iPlayer. Came across it by chance. I didn't know the story before, but agree with everything said above.

Truly emotional and inspirational at the same time!
by Curzon
Thu Oct 27, 2016 9:12 pm
Forum: BIKES
Topic: Husqvarna 701 thread
Replies: 191
Views: 64745

Re: Husqvarna 701 thread

Your neighbor has swapped his focus for a white van.
by Curzon
Thu Oct 27, 2016 6:53 pm
Forum: TRAVEL
Topic: Spain Mini Adventure November? Suggestions.
Replies: 18
Views: 5591

Re: Spain Mini Adventure November? Suggestions.

I'm looking at outbound Plymouth / Sandtander on Tues 15th Nov, back on Mon 21st

Anyone else heading that way at that time?

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