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An Expensive week (Gear, Maintenance)

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Well it's bee one hell of an expensive week!!! Enjoyably expensive, but all in all expensive!! :lol: It started with me doing some much needed and constantly delayed, maintenance on the Rex. At 72,000klms it had not had clearances done since 27K and I figured, that even though I never flog it, with those Klms it might be wise. In addition, there were some other things which I figured would need attention. Here is what has been done.

Oil Change, Filter change, Valve clearances adjusted, Carburettors Synchronised, New Steering head bearings and seals, New front wheel bearings and seals, new rear wheel bearings and seals, New Sprocket carrier bearing, New Chain, New front and Rear Sprockets and a brake fluid flush and change

Next on the agenda is some new front brake rotors. Mine have been off there head since about 30,000klms!! So it's about time I shouted it some new ones.

In addition to all that, it's been over 5 years since I bought a new Road helmet, new gloves, new leathers etc., So I lashed out this week and went and bought a new Arai Vector Web. (Had looked at these a few years ago, but couldn't justify the $$$$ at the time.)

I also bought a new road suit. An Alpine star Indy jacket and a pair of Alpine Star Apex pants!! Plus some nice new short cuffed summer Alpine star gloves!! So I am all set for summer riding now! Fresh bike, new gear all I need now is some decent weather!!! :lol:
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You must have won lotto :D

Good onya nothing like a bit of maintenance to get you pumped for riding again
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matt1414 wrote:You must have won lotto :D

Good onya nothing like a bit of maintenance to get you pumped for riding again

No, but I am hoping to tonight so i can pay for it all!!!!! :oops: :oops:
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Why the new suit Marty, we both know you prefer the BMW Safari series :D
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geez talk about bending the credit card Marty :twisted:
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probably a good investment. Dont want your wheel falling off mid corner :lol: or any time for that matter :kuda:
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Just goes to show what a lazy tight arse you've been in the past
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seiko1 wrote:Just goes to show what a lazy tight arse you've been in the past
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Lazy..................yeah guilty........................................................tight arse..........nah................broke!!! :oops: :oops:
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So all those nagging repairs finally got to you. ;)

After some new touring gear myself. The stimulus paid for RJ pants and Jacket are starting to come apart after nearly 2 years of daily abuse.

This time it will be quality, just not sure what to get.
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I just ordered one of these.

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http://seacoastsport.com/daineselaguna-1-2-1.aspx

Shipping was $US57.60

Cheapest price I could find on the net.
It's an older model but the newer ones are around $800.
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Daz, what liner does it have, drytec or Goretex?


Hey Jonno, are you looking at textile or leather?

If you are looking at textile, go something with Goretex. The other liners are like wearing a garbage bag in comparison to Goretex. Especially now yr back as a nana bender.
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Daz, what liner does it have, drytec or Goretex?


Hey Jonno, are you looking at textile or leather?

If you are looking at textile, go something with Goretex. The other liners are like wearing a garbage bag in comparison to Goretex. Especially now yr back as a nana bender.
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somehow I dont think you've spent as much as I have this week ! :lol: :kuda:
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Jonno wrote:So all those nagging repairs finally got to you. ;)

After some new touring gear myself. The stimulus paid for RJ pants and Jacket are starting to come apart after nearly 2 years of daily abuse.

This time it will be quality, just not sure what to get.
tiger angel element jacket and pants. had mine for 3 years. just washed and reproofed them and they're like new again.
http://www.tigerangel.com/
expensive though, but I was riding in the rain with people in normal gear last week. I was dry warm and happy. they were not unlike drowned rats.
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Jacket has a goretex membrane so they breathe really well.
This is the second to top jacket they make. Top one is the Nector which has built in Back and neck protection.
I've got a set of Dainese goretex pants that I wear every day over my work pants and they are great. Keep me dry and breathe at the same time.

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