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    Thread: Sydney Hayabusa dinner, 19/09/16 at 7pm - with special guests
Post: RE: Sydney Hayabusa dinner, 19/09/16 at 7pm - with...

Dammit - I missed out! Was this posted on the Facebook page as well? I think I've missed everything this year :(
Bowdog Riding - Not Talking 6 3,359 27-09-2017, 05:55pm
    Thread: MotoGP 2017
Post: MotoGP 2017

It's time for me to head back to the island again.  This is a shakedown ride in preparation for next year's WSBK, so I'm planning a simple ride from Newcastle to the track if anyone is interested. ...
Bowdog Riding - Not Talking 1 2,540 01-09-2017, 07:11pm
    Thread: Who Still Visits The Forum
Post: RE: Who Still Visits The Forum

I think Pan used to be the champion for the Sydney folk - it seemed like we had a meet every month or two last year.  My apologies if I have got that wrong. shorty Wrote: (08-05-2017, 07:29pm) -- ...
Bowdog General Discussion 132 33,670 08-05-2017, 10:45pm
    Thread: Who Still Visits The Forum
Post: RE: Who Still Visits The Forum

Bowdog - 8/5/17. I stalk a bit - my work PC doesn't log me on by default so I usually look like a guest. It's been too quiet for too long - time for a Harry's visit I think!
Bowdog General Discussion 132 33,670 08-05-2017, 02:06pm
    Thread: Crazy fans wont turn off
Post: RE: Crazy fans wont turn off

I didn't know we had one! Just requested to join now :)
Bowdog Technical Discussion 10 2,669 29-12-2016, 02:43pm
    Thread: Crazy fans wont turn off
Post: RE: Crazy fans wont turn off

It must be xmas: I think I've got it solved. Here's the details for reference. With some serious multimeter probing I have discovered that there is an earth leak in the right radiator fan. On the...
Bowdog Technical Discussion 10 2,669 24-12-2016, 11:50am
    Thread: Crazy fans wont turn off
Post: RE: Crazy fans wont turn off

Batfink Wrote: (19-12-2016, 07:04am) -- I am just thinking that maybe someone else might have put in a manual bypass for fans already and you just don't know where the on/off switch is? -- Good ide...
Bowdog Technical Discussion 10 2,669 22-12-2016, 04:55am
    Thread: Crazy fans wont turn off
Post: Crazy fans wont turn off

OK, this is driving me nuts. When I switch off my bike (K8 Gen2 2008) and take the keys out, the fans keep running, draining my battery. The only way to stop it is to disconnect the battery or pull ...
Bowdog Technical Discussion 10 2,669 17-12-2016, 06:32pm
    Thread: Need to source a fan relay
Post: Need to source a fan relay

Hi all, Looks like my fan relay is buggered. When I switch my bike off and remove the keys the fans keep spinning till the battery runs flat - at work, when it's home time :( Does anyone know a...
Bowdog Technical Discussion 1 711 14-11-2016, 04:50pm
    Thread: Philip island motogp
Post: RE: Philip island motogp

Anyone from NSW going? I was thinking about it, but with the season locked up and half the field busted I have almost lost motivation - I need some convincing.
Bowdog Riding - Not Talking 11 2,874 17-10-2016, 05:11am
    Thread: Dumping coolant again
Post: RE: Dumping coolant again

UPDATE: The bike is back. The mechanics found a gel-like whiteish substance between the water pump and the radiator inlet. Testing showed that there was 0.8V between the coolant fluid and earth. S...
Bowdog Technical Discussion 8 1,602 12-04-2016, 08:13pm
    Thread: Dumping coolant again
Post: RE: Dumping coolant again

Thanks Woody, The coolant looked normal - if there's any oil in it I didn't notice. Hayabusabike Wrote: (06-04-2016, 09:09pm) -- Hey buddy, the only thing I can think of is the thermostat may hav...
Bowdog Technical Discussion 8 1,602 07-04-2016, 06:39pm
    Thread: Dumping coolant again
Post: Dumping coolant again

I'm getting worried - I took my Gen 2 (08) out for a 5km ride to get lunch before going to work. Temp got up to about half way as normal after a couple of km uphill, and sat there as expected. Never...
Bowdog Technical Discussion 8 1,602 06-04-2016, 08:09pm
    Thread: Sydney - Harry's Cafe De Wheels, Liverpool, Friday 26/02/16@7:30pm
Post: RE: Sydney - Harry's Cafe De Wheels, Liverpool, Fr...

bazman Wrote: (25-02-2016, 04:04pm) -- Sorry mate, can't make it to this one....already pre-booked for a cruise on the harbour Fri evening. -- You could talk the captain into heading up the Georg...
Bowdog Riding - Not Talking 16 2,954 26-02-2016, 08:12am
    Thread: Sydney - Harry's Cafe De Wheels, Liverpool, Friday 26/02/16@7:30pm
Post: RE: Sydney - Harry's Cafe De Wheels, Liverpool, Fr...

I'm in. Anybody want to join the Newcastle convoy? Leaving Williamtown after lunch, might take the Old Pacific Highway to Charlestown, Swansea, Twin Servos, Calga, Twisties, Pie in the Sky, ...
Bowdog Riding - Not Talking 16 2,954 18-02-2016, 09:51pm
    Thread: Touring question.
Post: RE: Touring question.

I like to travel really light, so I would like to get aftermarket tent poles with shorter sections so that it fits better on the bike. Failling that, I might go bivouc-style and replace the tent with...
Bowdog General Discussion 6 1,596 20-10-2015, 09:37am
    Thread: Yoshimura Signature or Street Series
Post: RE: Yoshimura Signature or Street Series

I've got the Yoshi Signature R-77 SO SS-CF-CFs - They came with the baffle/inserts unfitted, but my mechanic fitted them for me (You need a die grinder - looked scary). I got them EPA tested and the ...
Bowdog Hayabusa Exhausts 7 9,515 07-10-2015, 10:12am
    Thread: Riders near me!
Post: RE: Riders near me!

Hi Grapyono, I'm a Newcastle boy, so I'm local if 2 hours is a short ride. I'm going to try to get to the Harry's night on 16th if you wanted to meet on the way. Maybe meet at the twin servos and h...
Bowdog Riding - Not Talking 2 1,329 01-10-2015, 09:03am
    Thread: Sydney - Harry's Cafe De Wheels, Liverpool, Friday 16/10/15@7:00pm
Post: RE: Sydney - Harry's Cafe De Wheels, Liverpool, Fr...

I might be able to make it - got to go to Yass on the next day so it's a good fit if I can get it over the line with the family :) pan Wrote: (17-09-2015, 08:48am) -- Following the triumphant disp...
Bowdog Riding - Not Talking 16 3,475 01-10-2015, 08:55am
    Thread: pulsing brake lights
Post: RE: pulsing brake lights

As I read the standard (I'm not a lawyer), only indicators and hazard lights may flash. The standard does not address variable intensity lights, so it may be permissible to have banks of lights that ...
Bowdog General Discussion 15 2,897 01-03-2015, 09:48am