...i like how this picture came out... ...basic Strada sans trinkets, embellishments, gadgets, devices or doodads...
Thank's Chuffa I'm glad you like my photo & I welcome your concern........... After checking my chain tension a moment ago as per the owners manual it actually measurses within 5mm of specifications, be it on the looser side (measured 40mm - manual states 45mm). It does appear to look tight as the crappy original chain is becoming stiff in the links and sits oddly, it is just about due for replacement. Cheers TERRA.
Good stuff, I followed your link and the entire ride report was very well done. I enjoyed it, thanks.
Thanks for looking in :-) Just a short ride of some guys of a little, local forum. (which has also become something of a local TR-meet).
The Terra and I rang in the new year with a new years day ride through some forest north of Melbourne, AU. On the way home, I ran into these fine citizens
Sorry, fixed the "More"-link, it now points to the complete yarn, not just the first part. As for the bags...they're some old "Classic Motogear" saddlebags, pretty much exactly like those http://www.walmart.com/ip/Classic-Accessories-Motorcycle-Saddle-Bags/10802875 but somehow seem somewhat smaller....just going by the pics, that is. Came as part of the "package" of a KLR bought in Oregon in 2010 Mt. Ashland... NorCal in the background More Good little bags but sadly on their last legs (they've done a few more big trips in between)... just bought a similar set last night through ADV :-)
Glich, what racks are you using? I have a set of those bags left over from my Versys, but could not figure a good way to use them on the Terra without racks. Day ride? How much crap do you need? Shoot that was my multi day touring set up.
Yep, size is fine. Together with a 30l top-box on the KLR, they held enough stuff for 3 weeks on the road (non-camping!). On the TR they're used for tools and bits the TR doesn't have any room for under the seat etc. as well as day-storage (jacket-liners/ camera/ maps etc) Side racks are Motech Quicklocks, top-plate is a modded B+B plate. The top handles of the saddlebags just hook over the "front-wings", velcro-straps over the top and the snap-buckle/ strap tucks aren't really needed, the Rok-Straps around the center prevent the bags from flapping-in-the-breeze. Remove/ remount in 10 sec. This was just thought as a temp solution, using what I had... but has turned into quite a useful setup. Add a MoskoMoto 40l Duffel Bag up top (fantastic stuff, that!!)....and it's good for the big trips. I'll post a few pics soon. Edit...lots of pics in this thread already http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/pottering-around.39580/ post #66 onwards
Went on a 1800kms 4 day trip from Brisbane to Newcastle via Armidale. Great trip. Rain, heat, cold and the husky was great. didn't miss a beat and cheap on fuel too
Mark, my wife and I really enjoyed your ride report! She said she's never been up to Osmena Peak either. We went to Moalboal by road on the previous trip (southern coastal route). There are some great mountain roads in Cebu, some paved, some partially paved, some not at all.
