Recent content by john.pilot@hotmail.com

  1. Catastrophic Transmission Failure

    R3 Gearbox Failure Downunder Hi Guys, I written this thread elsewhere so its a bit different each time. Mine is an 08 classic with 6,000 Kms on the clock and the gearbox turns to crap, jumping out of 1st, then 2nd, all at the wrong time under power. This is a huge problem, if you have any...

  2. Dropping out of 1st into neutral.

    gearbox failure Guys, What you are describing is a major, major problem with the R3. Ok mines an 08 purchase but made earlier, I got to 6000 klicks only and yep same symptoms, kicks out of 1st gear, then it kicks out of 2nd gear, all at the wrong time. Nothing you have suggested will fix...

  3. Darkside update

    Darkside FAQ The common thread is that there is a handling penalty on straight and level. i agree, I have a 225/55 fitted to my R3 and the dealer here in Aus asked me why?... Why? The Metz costs $450AUD (Our Peso) plus fitting, about $50. My Toyo cost me $159 plus $10 bucks for a real tyre...

  4. Darkside rubber

    Urban Assaults and Mayhem Man this sounds so good, can you guys do that over there, I'm in, no probs, I got a .44 magnum Ruger six shooter, a .357 Magnum Dan Wesson, Beretta 9mm semi auto, Tanfoglio 9mm semi auto, and 2 x .22 ten shot semis and a stack of lever actions. Will this be enough...

  5. Darkside rubber

    Black velvet To Snuff, yeh we have the black ones and when I was younger and flying charter in remote areas, that white spot between the eyes did get much bigger, but not big enough. Also met a few darkside girls from the US and they were spectacular. Kinda like the coffee coloured ones, if...

  6. Darkside rubber

    Gone the darkside downunder Finally made the transition to the darside, its a Toyo 225/55/16 V rated silicone sports tyre that costs AUD$159, bit over US$105. Our peso exchange rate sucks!. I took the wheel off myself, bought the tyre from a dealer that can't do motor cycle tyres, said they...

  7. dropped my rocket...

    R3 crash and Sheep Sex Believe me there is a synergy. Georgia, sorry to here bout your prang, similar to mine when No1. son was riding. He didn't hurt any more than his pride but he got a whole lot of but kick from his ole'man. I just wrote a report on my incident to sheep sex, I won't...

  8. Muffler Upgrade Kit

    good onya, much better deal than getting them here. Aussie John

  9. Muffler Upgrade Kit

    R3 Classic exhaust upgrade Re Muffler Upgrade. I have same bike, 2007 R3 Classic, (3 PIPES) Here in Aus they want $875AUD for the pipe upgrade which is just the 3 silencers, but the wire gaskets are included. I found a site in Fort Lauderdale that supplies them for about $540 or $529...

  10. Tire Prices

    Dark Side Down Under I am still hear from our US brothers how they go when changing to the "Dark Side". Please let me know how the R3 feels. That notwithstanding, I am going to give it a go here in Aus, I have to check the diameters as I want the same or close to the Metz but down her we have...

  11. Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow

    Hows my mate davo the Pianoman, I wanna get to the US as soon as "Mercy Bank" allows it and I would really like to catch up with you and some other big boys, yeh I am 6'5" and wringing wet go 370, so I can confirm the R3 is for the big guy. I thought about us flying together in a 172 man which...

  12. Darkside rubber

    Zeon Size Heretic has gone 225, goodfellow has gone 205, thats the width in millimetres so a 225 to a 205 is 3/4 of an inch smaller in width. As the Metz is over AUD$400 here, on current exchange US$376, I am keen to investigate this option when I need to change the rear, my R3 has only 1950Km...

  13. Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow

    Addiction almost complete Ok Billz, you have done it now my friend, there is no turning back, the advertising says, Riding a R3 will always put a grin on your face, it will, it does, and for those with many a mile under their belt, they will remember every that with every ride, they still get...

  14. RocketIII Ausie John

    Sand Groper G/day to another West Aussie, good to see the fraternity growing over there. Maybe another candidate for a run accross the paddock to Phillip Islans to see our Casey weave his majic Capt. Aussie John

  15. Rear Hypoid Oil

    "Oils a'int Oils Sol" A maxim used by castrol here downunder, and its good to have you guys come up with some ideas on what oils to use. I think the Aussie market is a little different. I have just done my first engine oil change on my R3 with 1500Km on the clock. The best gear is Motul SAE...
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