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by brockadavis
Fri 28 Sep, 2012 1:49 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Gps mount
Replies: 5
Views: 3183

Re: Gps mount

I have one that you can have. It's just the bracket and doesn't have the GPS electrical attachment bolded to it. It's off my GSA. Send me your cell no on a Personel Message and I'll call you.

Brocka
by brockadavis
Fri 07 Sep, 2012 7:14 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Spot GPS
Replies: 19
Views: 10343

Re: Spot GPS

Thank you everybody. Very useful information!
by brockadavis
Fri 07 Sep, 2012 2:02 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Spot GPS
Replies: 19
Views: 10343

Re: Spot GPS

Can somebody recommend a dealer who sells the latest model in the Perth area AND can explain its features. What it can do and how it works and what it's limitations are?
Thanks
Brocka
by brockadavis
Thu 10 May, 2012 2:25 am
Forum: General
Topic: Trip planning
Replies: 13
Views: 9182

Re: Trip planning

I plan my trips using google maps. Knowing the range of my bike, using a very conservative number to allow for wind, extra weight and my speed etc, I look up towns within that range. I then use google search and type in "petrol at ......." ( the town I am interested in) and it usually says...
by brockadavis
Fri 13 Jan, 2012 3:41 pm
Forum: General
Topic: RFDS Capital Fund Donation
Replies: 16
Views: 8316

Re: RFDS Capital Fund Donation

This topic keeps popping up in various clubs I've been in. My feeling is you elect a committee to run the club so let the members plant the idea such as on this forum or put a proposal to the commitee and let the committee decide how much to donate and who to donate to. KISS. When I paid $50 to be a...
by brockadavis
Mon 28 Nov, 2011 5:55 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Helmetreplacement
Replies: 9
Views: 5107

Re: Helmetreplacement

If you want check out some more info on helmets check the link below. More than 30 motorcycle helmets were belted, smashed and comfort-tested in the RTA's high-tech CrashLab in Western Sydney. You can jump to "Test Results" to search for your helmet. Not all helmets were tested. http://www...
by brockadavis
Fri 11 Nov, 2011 7:40 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Helmetreplacement
Replies: 9
Views: 5107

Re: Helmetreplacement

I had a serious accident in June and was critically injured. My recollection of the accident is the impact and skidding along the road on my face. I was pretty busted up but the only major part of my body not injured was my head. The helmet was very worn down on the chin and forehead where I skidded...
by brockadavis
Sun 30 Oct, 2011 11:53 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Recommendations on GPS
Replies: 27
Views: 17424

Re: Recommendations on GPS

I have two GPS's Tom Tom . I like the map display on the Tom Tom but had problems with the mounting on the bike. The first one popped off on a rough road in Tassie. On the second mount the brass connections on the mount failed and the GPS would turn itself off and on. Garmin Zumo 660 . Bought this b...
by brockadavis
Mon 30 May, 2011 1:03 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Perth couple riding a 1200GSA to England
Replies: 3
Views: 2705

Re: Perth couple riding a 1200GSA to England

Is this link correct?
I couldn't find anything about a couple riding a 1200GSA.
by brockadavis
Mon 28 Feb, 2011 11:47 am
Forum: Rides
Topic: Far Ride to Pemberton Hotel 26th Feb 2011
Replies: 6
Views: 3926

Re: Far Ride to Pemberton Hotel 26th Feb 2011

Tony,
Hi Tony it was good to meet you. I enjoyed the ride despite the heat. It was actually cooler on the bike than stopping. I think on rides like that a 5 minute break more frequently for a leak and water is more effective than a 20 minute break.
Cheers
Bruce
by brockadavis
Mon 21 Feb, 2011 10:57 am
Forum: General
Topic: Satphones
Replies: 12
Views: 6937

Re: Satphones

I hired one when I went riding in Africa and Namibia for a month. Depending on your level of activity in remote areas you may wish to rent rather than buy. I rented from Rent A Sat Phone in Churchill St Subiaco. I must admit I didn't do an ecomical analysis but you may wish to consider the option!
by brockadavis
Tue 31 Aug, 2010 3:48 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Ideas on a gps
Replies: 13
Views: 6732

Re: Ideas on a gps

I have used a Tom Tom Rider 2 and have had problems with the mounting. I am on my second mounting and that is now not working properly. The first mounting fell apart on a corrugated dirt road in Tassie. The second mounting failed after one year and does not connect connected with the electrical powe...
by brockadavis
Wed 25 Aug, 2010 5:06 pm
Forum: Rides
Topic: Ride in South Africa
Replies: 4
Views: 3018

Re: Ride in South Africa

Well I am locked in on a 3 week ride in South Africa and Namibia having paid my airfare and deposit and had my Yellow Fever shot for Namibia. TransIIferring the final amount tomorrow. I am going with three old school mates from Victoria (2 of them own BMW's). I was able to speak to a couple of Perth...
by brockadavis
Fri 20 Aug, 2010 4:35 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Nobblie Tyres
Replies: 5
Views: 3116

Re: Nobblie Tyres

Did this happen between Norseman and Coolgardie. Both mysef and the boke I was riding with coming back from the Border Run experienced something similar. He was on a R1200RT and I was on an R1200GS. Its the first time I have experiences slipping on a sealed road travelling at what I considered a ver...
by brockadavis
Sat 31 Jul, 2010 8:36 am
Forum: Rides
Topic: Ride in South Africa
Replies: 4
Views: 3018

Re: Ride in South Africa

Thanks Geolero , I'll check them out!!