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System problems? / Re: Banned

« on: November 21, 2025, 03:45:27 pm »

Have been perusing the Simple machines forums who own the program which runs this forum and it seems its mainly as I suspected  a local issue  on your device with cookies. tiny chance there is a string of code being picky on the host site but im going with the cookie issue. Either one is not sticking (add site to trusted list) or you already have a cookie from here and its corrupted.  When a device attempts to log in that device is asked to supply credentials as in a cookie or accept a new cookie and it cant do either if there is a corrupted cookie already going by that registration. I hope that makes sense.

The fact this occurs with a few members but not on every device means the membership is good and the log in credentials are good its just the device with the problem. Clean all temp files. Use a good cleaner program if your not techy. Remove all cookies. Make sure you clean the browser history online also. Then reboot. Check your security settings and antivirus and firewall  as they can also cause problems accepting cookies.  Best of luck.

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System problems? / Re: Banned

« on: October 27, 2025, 08:04:47 pm »

Sounds like a local software or security glitch. Perhaps a recent update. No such problem with my Windows and Android. There was a few members on Face book who were receiving the same message but no mention of device being used. I would suggest rolling back your last updates for antivirus operating system and browser.

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Wanted / Re: Mechanic Wanted.

« on: August 11, 2025, 02:44:47 pm »

Recently Google changed its method of searching to AI based. This is why we now have an AI brief at the start of every search often full of disinformation. Google use to provide results based on a ratings system now its how much you pay Vs what the AI considers correct. Yes many viewers will be Bots mining the content for key words for storage within Googles base  where they can be interpreted by googles Algorithms and with AI in its infancy more visits via Bots will be required so it can learn, hence the increase of visitors.  OZXMX was always one of the highest rated because of its traffic flow and constant updates , Now its an archive of great information.  As for a decent mechanic id ask around the Vic based clubs  and as mentioned Hondas arnt that techy and plenty of info floating around .

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For Sale / Re: XR80

« on: July 03, 2025, 10:21:47 pm »

The size was 17.5 mm . Still have the improvement fork springs to suit the 80/100  as long as stock lasts.

Thanks for that, I intend on actually finishing my mega 185 project when I retire  next year. Weight is critical so the stock 30mm toothpicks have to stay and im a bit over drilling and soldering .

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For Sale / Re: XR80

« on: June 27, 2025, 11:44:21 pm »

What size forks Walter? Reason i ask is for the availability of the PD valves in smaller than usual sizing.

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General Discussion / Re: Election 25

« on: June 06, 2025, 08:44:04 am »

The internet is a great platform for information though I wonder at its usefulness with society. Communication relies on many factors to achieve correct comprehension and removing one component results in less true information passed on. Telephones again not so great though better than mere text. Not all are born to be writers.

A few words of wisdom passed to me by an elderly gent many years ago seem appropriate with the internet.

"Complaining about something you read is like choosing to step in a dog turd when you could have walked around it."
 
A few subjects I feel never end well in a discussion and if possible avoided. Religion politics and which oil should I use.

Politics is filth and this election had been run and done. Pleasing all constituents will never occur. We can choose to let the politicians argue scream and yell and be the dog turds in life and we can choose to see and know they exist and walk around them less we become what we despise.

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KTM / Re: Dark clouds hanging over Mattighofen

« on: June 04, 2025, 07:16:45 pm »

 And the Rot continues. CCM have administrators appointed.

Last year I tripped over a write up for their newest product, a frankly quite expensive street racer bobber thing all the while thinking thats going to be a hard sell to a miniscule market. It has the typical great CCM engineering and great utilisation of the best components but its not a great looker and Ive noted street bobbers have been created in back sheds cheaply. £9,995 to £22,995 for an exclusive 600 single street bike is a hell of a lot of money. call it a single seat heritage styled Bentley.

The parent company Pitalia group has a portfolio reminiscent of an Eton mess with brands from obscure snack foods to an online chemist. Once again the reminder of when a sports company AMF had control of Harley Davidson almost killing the brand. Diversification can be fruitful but not at the expense of your core who supported you through the ages. Here's hoping a company with experience within the historic motorcycle racing community picks up CCM.

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KTM / Re: Dark clouds hanging over Mattighofen

« on: May 23, 2025, 08:28:47 pm »

Pappadums not included.

It wont be China its all India.

Im at a loss how people keep track of who owns what with parent companies and grandparent companies. I was not aware of the actual owners of KTM and they were jointly owned by PIERER Mobility AG who is owned by PIERER with 50.1% and  Bajaj Auto International Holdings BV held 49.9% of the company known as Pierer Bajaj AG.

Now that we are all confused it seems Bajaj has taken a controlling interest in PIERER Mobility AG and thus KTM. either way KTM is saved for the moment.

Im sure most have heard of the Indian company Bajaj and i think one of the largest bike manufactures in the world thanks to its domestic sales alone.

India have taken a large bite in the automotive industry with Tata taking over many english auto brands and heavily involved in F1. Tata also have a big stake in the aerospace industry. The days of crappy knock off Royal enfields and  Morris oxfords are disappearing before our eyes.

How Bajaj goes with the KTM brand is yet to be seen and if the latest recall notice of 20,000 bikes is anything to go by they will need all the help they can get.

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Tech Talk / Re: straightening fork legs

« on: May 16, 2025, 06:57:53 pm »

 Most send them to RAD hardchroming in Brisbane, best in the business and great people to deal with. Straightening isnt a difficult job with a press and a pair of Vee blocks. All they are are hydraulic rams and Im sure there would be a few Hydraulic workshops in the are who can help you out or ask an engineering workshop  if they would take a look
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General Discussion / Re: Election 25

« on: May 08, 2025, 12:24:22 pm »

There is a way to discuss and forward opinions and there is something else.

I didnt vote for the coalition but getting personable isnt the way to communicate.

I must say Mr Dutton has been gracious unlike some other politicians who could do well to learn humility and grow from the facts. Its an honour to be chosen not an opportunity to grandstand.

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General Discussion / Re: Election 25

« on: May 06, 2025, 04:47:40 pm »

I dare say less than 75% of the population actually know what politicians do apart from act like kindergarten brats  on Parliament question time and shake peoples hands and pose for cheesy photos every 3 years. The real politics planning the work (create policy) call for tender and liaise with suppliers then hopefully get elected and work the plan is not common knowledge. They arnt as lazy as they appear to be and Dotting I's and crossing T's  with an endless chain of safeguards to ensure due process has been followed is lengthy and laborious, Nothing worse than dealing with the general public as they are all experts.

With an election and most of the populace none the wiser, all that hard work has to be sold to the people and a flashy smile and a bit of flattery never goes astray and if that's not enough apparently a free set of steak knives are the answer. Even a catchy song and dance number will work if you have Trouble with a capital T right here in river city.

With compulsory voting those with no clues are being asked to choose and invariably they will always choose what gives them an endorphin rush and choose the book with the prettiest dust jacket when they have nothing else they can understand or are being shown. Sad but that's what democracy has become.
I do wish politics was taught in schools as part of a life skills module so at least they would be semi-aware of their onus of being adult.

I do agree the parties should get back to their roots however convincing a politician that a carnival atmosphere and advertising isn't worth it  will be a hard task as its ingrained since roman times.(True, the word Idiot referred to anyone who wasn't a politician) though if anyone was to look at Clive's efforts less propaganda may gain some traction. Annoying the heck out of people with compulsory bombardments by any form is never appreciated. I would appreciate being told the facts and the actual benefits rather than the doom and gloom if i don't heed the warning/comply. What When and How are all the basics anyone  needs to consider and flashy advertising reeks of snake oil and i walk away. One doesn't see RR advertising do we? Less carnival means less clowns and less fairy floss  and the politicians can get on with the job of real politics and present a plan containing nothing but well considered substance.

Perhaps the High court could take another look at its ruling as it ruled, Political advertising does not have to be factual however it cannot be intentionally misleading. If that's not leaving the barn doors open on the stables I don't know what is. Who could not see a barrister rubbing his hands together with that wording as even i read the words Ala carte.

 What's done is done and Its doubtful much if anything will change what we have  so after 3, everybody have a big sigh for poor Clive and Co . Awwwww.   My money is on the money as climate is already a commodity  

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General Discussion / Re: Election 25

« on: May 05, 2025, 08:56:05 pm »

In order to sell an item first know your potential buyers. Entice them with a taste  then  more detail so they want to know more and close the sale with a promise of a great life. I have watched carefully for the past 6 months and seen a possible ALP minority on the horizon and as every day passed it was looking more likely. I too did not expect the depth of resolve which has been shown. 

The Coalition missed a few of the sales steps. Everyone wants to see whats in it for me .This was the first election that featured a large proportion of younger and new voters. I read some where about 30% and they were ignored completely by the LNP and responded in kind.

Two items were put up as selling points the Fuel excise cut that we've seen ad nauseum and the Nuclear plan. They followed that up with a reduction in jobs and a reversal of the WFO policy. The prospect of having your base income attacked was seen  as not a benefit rather a cut to what the people already had. The housing policy still left new buyers with a distant dangling carrot which disappeared a few years later. Again nothing for the younger voters and the midrange were about to lose what they had and wanted.

A fuel excise carrot disappeared in 12 months then a huge void was never going to win hearts or minds so what about playing the Ace card, the Nuclear? No coalition member which i viewed was willing to offer much detail to the voters at all whom they were to ask tax dollars for. Call it the Suzuki RE5 rotary that almost decimated the party. It all made the coalition carrion and easy pickings as the holes grew wider.

Mr Dutton was never a great choice for the public having scraped in to his seat in 2022 by quite a small margin. His history in previous portfolios was not stellar and the people were looking for a reason to vote coalition and none was forth coming and disclosing the actual budget a few days prior to the big day begs the question what was Angus doing for the last three years as it wasnt polishing the  budget. The entire massive junk mail campaign featured degrading information on all the other parties and nothing of the LNP achievements. 2 addressed priority paid  mass mailings and 7 unaddressed. It was a hate campaign and young voters dont read much paper and those who do want good news  not bad after bad after bad as that creates a name association.

Australia is no longer the conservative country of old, the events from overseas do effect a trading nation usually detrimental for the sitting party who distanced themselves from it. Younger and undecided people dont vote for who they want rather they vote against who they dont want which is evident by the results for the green  and other minor parties losing seats. In short the coalition campaign could have been run better by virtually anybody. I feel the worst is some big names from the front bench who were complicit to the mess still appear to hold the same mind set and Australia deserves much better and a modern party who listens and represents a modern Australia.

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Tech Talk / Re: PVL Timing

« on: April 18, 2025, 08:08:30 pm »

Sounds like your test method was fine

The options are

Poor installation method.
Old stock shrunk seal
Worn case/shaft

The more i read of the history the more i would be looking at the case. Spun bearings can do that.

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Tech Talk / Re: PVL Timing

« on: April 17, 2025, 02:36:19 pm »

What pressure did you use to test? I ask as over pressuring can damage a new seal. You can get lucky and reposition the seal lips if not ton on assembly. I recall your previous issue with the seal not fitting thus not sealing.

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Tech Talk / Re: Wiseco Ring End Gap

« on: April 10, 2025, 05:31:46 pm »

 Wasp is correct  and the gap should be fine.  My calcs are not too far off your actuals and bearing in mind a higher compression means more heat thus more expansion.