by Chris Wiltshire | May 17, 2022 | IBR2023, Major Posts, Motorcycling
For the Senior Butt Rally 2022 and the IBR 2023, I want to fit an Aux Tank to my Concours 1400, and aim for a fuel range of around 400+ miles ~650km. I have some wider plans in terms of what tank, how to mount it etc, and all of these are contained by not wanting to...
by Chris Wiltshire | Apr 5, 2022 | Motorcycling
Having not had much spare time since we returned from the TT, I’ve been remiss and haven’t written a report yet. In brief summary: we had a fantastic time, enjoyed ourselves thoroughly, nailed our goals to the letter. We also used a Garmin Zumo XT GPS and had no...
by Chris Wiltshire | Apr 3, 2022 | Motorcycling
Jug: $29 https://www.bunnings.co.nz/esky-blue-5l-hybrid-soft-cooler-jug_p0138505 Cap: Chris 3D printed Elbow: $11 https://www.repco.co.nz/en/safety-workshop-consumables/valves-fittings-hoses/fuel-oil-hoses/champion-vacuum-hose-90deg-elbow-6mm-cvc8/p/A1013147 Tee:...
by Chris Wiltshire | Mar 29, 2022 | Motorcycling
This will be edited and added to as we get further prepared. Policies and provisions absolutely make sure we’ve got sorted out before we go: Insurances, especially the MedJet equiv options. Canada Insurance card SpotTracker National Park Pass AAA coverage GPS...
by Chris Wiltshire | Mar 26, 2022 | Major Posts, Motorcycling
Days since the start of the 2023 IBR Days to the 2023 IBR It’s been a fairly busy and full on start to the year so far; work was busy through Jan and Feb for both Stella and myself, leading up to leaving for the South Island on the 16th Feb for 2.5 weeks...
by Chris Wiltshire | Mar 23, 2022 | Motorcycling
You may never had heard of this, and you’d be forgiven because it’s new, we just made it up. Here’s what it’s all about: Last weekend I was following a friend’s (Doug Vance’s) IBA Ride on his SpotWalla track as he rode a BBG –...