1
Jokes, and Only Jokes / Re: Drugs, Sex, Rock and Roll, Mk III. ( content may not suit everyone)
« Last post by Kev Murphy on May 28, 2024, 01:16:34 AM »
The Home of Aussie ST Riders
News:
Recent Posts
2
WESTERN AUSTRALIA / Re: Wednesday coffee and lunch
« Last post by West Aussie Glen on May 28, 2024, 12:03:07 AM »Looks like winter may almost be here so meeting time at Northam wil change from 9 to 10 am this Wednesday 29th May.
Note it is 10 am at Northam Dome.
Note it is 10 am at Northam Dome.
3
Jokes, and Only Jokes / Re: Drugs, Sex, Rock and Roll, Mk III. ( content may not suit everyone)
« Last post by Kev Murphy on May 27, 2024, 09:58:05 PM »
4
QUEENSLAND / Re: RTE Sun 16 Jun 2024 - Woodford Hotel - Woodford
« Last post by Shiney on May 27, 2024, 09:46:21 PM »Interested in attending this RTE:
Shiney & Carrol
Wild Rose & Robyn
Put your name down below if you would like to attend!
Shiney & Carrol
Wild Rose & Robyn
Put your name down below if you would like to attend!
5
Plastic, Fairings, Panniers and Top Box's 1300 / Re: Replacements for the cover that get lost so easily.
« Last post by ruSTynutz on May 27, 2024, 09:45:39 PM »I reckon grey or white would be okay as trying to match the paint colours of the different STs would be next to impossible, I'd imagine... 
As for how many, I guess that would depend on the price...
Worth looking into though...
As for how many, I guess that would depend on the price...
Worth looking into though...
6
Plastic, Fairings, Panniers and Top Box's 1300 / Replacements for the cover that get lost so easily.
« Last post by Dragonstaff on May 27, 2024, 09:14:22 PM »In my other thread about the steel ones that I found on my son's bike ( http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=15459.0 ), WA Glen mentioned 3D printed versions. I have a mate who could probably do this.
My question is this- how many would we want of each side? Buy them as a pair or singly? What would you be prepared to pay for them? Would you want them in bike colour, or in a light grey that could be painted? (This is probably simpler)
My question is this- how many would we want of each side? Buy them as a pair or singly? What would you be prepared to pay for them? Would you want them in bike colour, or in a light grey that could be painted? (This is probably simpler)
7
General Discussion / Re: Driving an electric car from Sydney to Melbourne / the Downsides of EVs
« Last post by ruSTynutz on May 27, 2024, 09:14:22 PM »I had a read of that this morning...
There does seem to be lots of estimates, expectations and rubbery figures produced in the article to support the narrative but at the end of the day I don't disagree with the fact that EVs are "greener" than ICE vehicles.
Whether they are as green as they like to project, that's probably debatable...
Out of those 3 million homes only around 180,000 have batteries. I'd like to know how many of them also have an EV!
There are obviously a lot of people charging their EVs from the grid overnight with power most likely produced with coal/gas, depending on what State you live in.
Crowing that there are 3 million Australian homes with rooftop solar does sound much more impressive though if you're pushing the EV narrative.
Oh, by the way, it was only a few days ago that the NSW government extended the life of Australia’s biggest coal-fired power station for at least two more years so that might throw their calculations out a bit.
Anyhow, if you're happy to put up with the inconveniences of EV ownership, go for it...I very much doubt I'll be having one in my garage any time soon for all the reasons I've put forward in my other posts...
There does seem to be lots of estimates, expectations and rubbery figures produced in the article to support the narrative but at the end of the day I don't disagree with the fact that EVs are "greener" than ICE vehicles.
Whether they are as green as they like to project, that's probably debatable...
Quote
More than 3 million Australian homes have rooftop solar and, according to a 2021 survey, most EV owners plug into their own set-up.
A car that's charged with rooftop solar produces even lower emissions over its lifetime.
Out of those 3 million homes only around 180,000 have batteries. I'd like to know how many of them also have an EV!
There are obviously a lot of people charging their EVs from the grid overnight with power most likely produced with coal/gas, depending on what State you live in.
Crowing that there are 3 million Australian homes with rooftop solar does sound much more impressive though if you're pushing the EV narrative.
Oh, by the way, it was only a few days ago that the NSW government extended the life of Australia’s biggest coal-fired power station for at least two more years so that might throw their calculations out a bit.
Anyhow, if you're happy to put up with the inconveniences of EV ownership, go for it...I very much doubt I'll be having one in my garage any time soon for all the reasons I've put forward in my other posts...
8
Plastic, Fairings, Panniers and Top Box's 1300 / Re: Which of you smart-a***s did this?
« Last post by Dragonstaff on May 27, 2024, 09:03:49 PM »I have a mate who could do that.
9
Brakes & Clutch ST1300 / Re: Clutch Problem
« Last post by Dragonstaff on May 27, 2024, 09:01:30 PM »Bled this today, and problem solved. It now feels about the same as mine. Sucked all the dirty old fluid out too, so it is now nice and clean.
I like how accessible the bleeder is, not like the GL 1200
I like how accessible the bleeder is, not like the GL 1200
10
General Discussion / Re: Dash Cam Owners Australia
« Last post by Dragonstaff on May 27, 2024, 08:59:20 PM »No bikes, which is nice. But the idiot in the pink truck has hopefully been reported and taken off the road.