by Chris Wiltshire | Nov 1, 2022 | Uncategorised
I’ve put together a YouTube video showing a working session within Basecamp for the NI1600’s planned route, 2022. I recommend you watch this in 4K resolution and in full-screen. This walk through is a total of ~55mins long. Key portions of this video:...
by Chris Wiltshire | Sep 1, 2022 | IBR2023, Motorcycling
It’s been a very busy few months. When we entered the Iron Butt Rally (2023) kicking off in June next year, we thought we had a pretty decent amount of time to prepare for it. Being based outside of the USA comes with a fair number of additional challenges above...
by Chris Wiltshire | Aug 19, 2022 | Motorcycling
I’ve had two friends struggle to get their Shoei pinlock anti-fog visors to fit properly. When they don’t fit snugly they can be dangerous as they’ll trap moisture droplets or just condensation between the layers and it’s almost impossible to get it to clear when that...
by Chris Wiltshire | Jun 27, 2022 | IBR2023, Motorcycling
Further progress: A 7mm brass pipe fitting created with a bent 6mm insert, soldered then inserted through the latest riser design. Measuring how long the brass tubes need to be before they start to interfere with tank bag flange. ~23mm 1/4 inch fuel hose fitted onto...
by Chris Wiltshire | May 17, 2022 | Motorcycling
To provide a cleaner, better inward pathway for fuel to be sent into the tank via the primary breather tube, and to avoid having to drill the tank, I disassembled the tank’s cap and removed the extra bits which normally provide resistance and a valve type of...