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  • Chigee AIO 6 LTE

    Chigee AIO 6 LTE

    CHIGEE AIO-6 LTE

    The Chigee AIO-6 LTE is a piece of bling well worth the investment. We tested the AIO-5 on our outback trip last year and it was invaluable with its ability to monitor tyre pressures, phone functionalities and navigation capabilities. Coupled with an in-helmet headset it provided voice-guided directions from Google for finding your accommodation or the nearest fuel station.

    The AIO-6 LTE features a SIM card slot for live streaming, remote bike monitoring and SOS alerts. It enables security alerts if the bike is touched, plus it has real-time GPS tracking. We had an issue with our OEM battery and our first hint of an issue is that I got a warning to my phone. I especially like that feature because with a number of bikes that aren’t ridden often. This unit is fitted with front and rear cameras and tyre pressure sensors.

    I connected audio to my Sena 20S headset and it works just like Apple CarPlay in your car. You can ask Google for directions and it displays on Google maps with turn by turn instruction. I love it. You can easily display vision from both cameras and record video to your mini SD card.

    We’ll do a full test and demonstration on the OffRoadExplorer YouTube channel.

    RRP: AIO-6 Unit $949.99, Cameras $299.99

    www. chigee.com.au

    CHIGEE AIO-6 LTE

    Overall Score

    8.6

    Quality

    9.5

    Ease of installation

    8.0

    Value for money

    8.5

    Our Impression

    Pros

    Excellent quality
    Easily to phone sync
    Clear display
    Full Apple CarPlay features

    Cons

    Cable routing takes time

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  • Yoshimura RS-12 ADV Exhaust

    Yoshimura RS-12 ADV Exhaust

    Yoshimura RS-12 ADV Exhaust

    The Yoshimura RS-12 muffler is one of the best finished aftermarket exhausts available. It’s a slip-on unit and takes about eight minutes to install and it’s worth the investment on a couple of levels. The muffler sounds sweet, adds a little performance and will save you about half a kilo in weight. Check out my install video on YouTube via my OffRoadExplorer channel.

    RRP: $ 1,249.95

    Available at most motorcycle retail outlets

    Yoshimura RS-12 ADV Exhaust

    Overall Score

    9.3

    Quality

    10.0

    Ease of installation

    9.0

    Value for money

    9.0

    Our Impression

    Pros

    Excellent quality
    Awesome sound
    Easy install

    Cons

    Expensive

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  • OEM Rear Shock Tune

    OEM Rear Shock Tune

    Motorcyclebiz Rear Suspension Revalve

    I’m usually one to just get on a bike and ride. I’m about 75 kilos so most bikes are set up for that weight as far as springs are concerned. This time things weren’t quite right and Clive at MotorcycleBiz suggested a revalve as many a 450MT rear shock has come through his door for a tune.

    After removing the spring Clive tested the dampening on his shock dyno and you could hear the cavitation. This occurs when rapid suspension movement or low internal pressure causes the damper oil to locally vaporize, forming microscopic gas bubbles. Clive dismantled the shock, trued the surface of the shock piston then reshimed the shock. The shock goes back on the dyno and on the laptop you can immediately see the improvement in low and high speed dampening. My shock had too much hi-speed rebound so that was reduced by 20% and he increased the compression dampening rebound by 100%.

    Matched with new clicker settings on the front forks it completely transformed the bike and now I feel a lot more confident on the bike. You could spend thousands on aftermarket shocks and front fork revalve and tuning down to the enth degree but for the majority of us that money is wasted on the average rider.

    On our Finke ride the handling was more predictable and when my rear wheel did hit a hidden rock it didn’t throw me over the bars.

    Suspension tuning is a dark art but Clive knows his stuff. If you’re buying a new bike a visit to Clive is essential. Clives recommendation is that you see him after you’ve bling your ride so he knows what weight he’s working with.

    RRP Starting from $350 depending on work and parts needed.

    www.motorcyclebiz.com.au

    Motorcyclebiz Rear Shock revalve

    Overall Score

    10.0

    Quality

    10.0

    Ease of installation

    10.0

    Value for money

    10.0

    Our Impression

    Pros

    Value for money
    Quick service
    Less chance of crashing

    Cons

    None

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  • Cheng Shin C-755 Knobby Tyres

    Cheng Shin C-755 Knobby Tyres

    Cheng Shin C-755 Knobby Tyres

    Now as far as the Cheng Shin C-755, they’re a bit of a Jeckyl and Hyde. On my first venture out on the new rubber, Tenere Ray and I headed for a two day excursion out to Yerranderie west of Sydney. It’s a bit of a hike as you have to head south to Mittagong to make your way around the Warragamba catchment area. Heading south you have no choice but to follow the road down to Mittagong then onto Wombeyan Caves. On the dry the C-755’s were fine as there wasn’t really any cranking over to be done. Once we hit the dirt road the KLR started to shine and the C-755’s combined with the IMS pegs completely transformed the green meanie.

    The first day was dry but as we were leaving Oberon the next morning the weather started to close in. Hoping the wet would ease we headed out to Kangara Falls. The new Cheng Sin knobbies loved the conditions while Tenere Ray fought for grip with his rear road/trail rubber. With no visibility, photo opportunities were zero so we decided to make a b-line to home in the pouring rain via Jenolan Caves. Tarmac all the way and through the twisting roads to Hampton the KLR rear started to step out on occasions. For such good off road performance you have to make some sacrifices. 

    Cheng Shin C-755 Knobby Tyres

    Overall Score

    7.3

    Quality

    7.0

    Ease of installation

    7.0

    Value for money

    8.0

    Our Impression

    Pros

    Affordable
    Agressive tread

    Cons

    Poor on-road performance

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  • Ballards Bar Risers

    Ballards Bar Risers

    Ballards Bar Risers

    When you’re fitting aftermarket bars they may not match the profile of the standard bars. In this case the TAG bars are the perfect sweep and width for what we want but are a little low as they contact the fairing at full lock. Easily resolved by fitting Ballards bar risers. These are great and for a taller rider can bring the bars up to a more comfortable height when you’re up on the pegs.

    Ballards Bar Risers

    Overall Score

    9.3

    Quality

    10.0

    Ease of installation

    9.0

    Value for money

    9.0

    Our Impression

    Pros

    Lightweight
    High quality
    Easy install

    Cons

    Limited height options

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  • KLR650 Staintune Pipe

    KLR650 Staintune Pipe

    Staintune Pipe

    The KLR can definitely do with a boost in performance. So in an effort to achieve that, the crew at Staintune supplied us with a genuine Aussie-made Staintune exhaust ($640) for our Project Bike. Staintunes reputation for quality product precedes it. And combined with the Unifilter the KLR is breathing a lot easier.

    The exhaust is EPA-compliant and Staintune claims the KLR won’t require any jetting with the new pipe. To clear the throat a little more, it does have a removable baffle, however it’s not recommended so as to keep the boys down at the EPA happy. With a promise of a boost in ponies right through the rev range and a more throaty exhaust note, we can’t wait to get the Staintune fitted and see how she goes! For more details on the extensive Staintune range, check out www.staintune.com.au

    Staintune Pipe

    Overall Score

    8.6

    Quality

    9.5

    Ease of installation

    7.5

    Value for money

    9.0

    Our Impression

    Pros

    Stainless construction
    High quality
    Lasts forever

    Cons

    None

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  • Garmin Zumo 550

    Garmin Zumo 550

    Garmin Zumo 550

    The Garmin Zumo 550 is the first fully-featured, GPS navigator designed exclusively for motorcyclists with glove-friendly, left-handed controls. A specific feature of the new Zumo 550 is its Bluetooth® wireless technology. This allows riders to place hands-free mobile phone calls when paired with a compatible phone that has Bluetooth . Incoming calls are answered by simply tapping the Zumo’s screen and speaking through the helmet mic or optional external mic. A user can also make a call from Zumo’s huge points of interest database. Riders with Bluetooth also receive navigation audio prompts using text-to-speech which allows the unit to audibly announce the name of upcoming streets allowing you keep their eyes on the trail on the lookout for stray kangaroos. What’s more it also features an MP3 player. The Zumo 550 comes preloaded with highly detailed City Navigator Australia maps on it’s internal memory. OZ Topo Maps are also available for the off road rider.

    The unit is completely waterproof and has too many features to mention here. Off Road Explorer is testing the unit over the next 3 issues and we’ll feature a detailed review in our next issue.

    Retail Price: $1399 plus $229 for OZ Topo Maps

    Web: www.gpsoz.com.au

    Contact: GPSOZ 02 9999 2313

    Garmin Zumo 550 Motorcycle GPS

    Overall Score

    8.6

    Quality

    9.0

    Ease of Use

    8.0

    Value for money

    9.0

    Our Impression

    Pros

    Glove friendly
    Clear screen
    Bluetooth compatible
    OZ Topo maps available

    Cons

    Lack of locking mount
    Clunky PC software

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  • Unifilter KLR650 Airfilter

    Unifilter KLR650 Airfilter

    Unifilter KLR650 Airfilter

    In our test of the KLR we made no secret that the air box is too small and after a dusty four day ride it was trying to suck air like an asthma sufferer. Short of drilling holes through the airbox, we went for a new Unifilter Pro Comp2 to improve the air flow. Naturally we treated to foam element with Unifilter Filter Fix oil solution.

    Available from UniFilter

    Unifilter KLR650 Airfilter

    Overall Score

    9.0

    Quality

    9.0

    Ease of Installation

    8.0

    Value for money

    10.0

    Our Impression

    Pros

    Australian Made
    Easy to maintain

    Cons

    None

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  • IMS Footpegs

    IMS Footpegs

    IMS Footpegs

    One of the first things on the KLR that had to go were the rubber foot pegs. I can’t even mention the words I had to describe them when they got wet and muddy out on the trail.

    IMS has come to the rescue with foot pegs and springs specifically designed for the KLR. This addition alone gives you a better, sure footed feel on the pegs especially when you’re in a standing position negotiating tricky sections or rocky creek crossings. Put these puppies high on your must have list.

    IMS Footpegs

    Overall Score

    8.0

    Quality

    8.0

    Ease of installation

    7.5

    Value for money

    8.5

    Our Impression

    Pros

    Simple design
    Lightweight

    Cons

    Very basic

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  • Kawasaki KLR650 OEM Accessories

    Kawasaki KLR650 OEM Accessories

    Kawasaki KLR650 OEM Accessories

    Bug Catcher – Windshield

    Even though you don’t feel like you’re doing much, long stints on the open road getting continuously buffeted at 80-100 kilometres per hour can be pretty exhausting. Even though the KLR has a reasonably effect fairing it can be improved. Kawasaki have their own aftermarket windscreen that fits within minutes. The new screen is 10cm taller than the standard item and is an absolute must for the taller rider. Retail price of $145.45.

    The KLR650 Kawasaki accessory screen offers excellent wind protection making it perfect for long distance touring.

    Within Easy Reach – KLR Tank Bag

    For any adventure rider a tank bag is mandatory. They’re great for storage of essential items that you need to access instead of dragging them out of the back pack. There’s a heap of options available and Kawasaki have created their own that fits in seconds. The lid of the bag is fitted with a map holder with a waterproof zip. Inside the lid is storage for smaller items and a mobile phone. A zip around the base when released increases capacity by giving the bag an extra the depth of 50cm. The bag is attached to a tank cover that clips on to the standard 22litre steel tank and allows access to the fuel filler cap without removal. Retail price of $116.40.

    The Kawasaki KLR650 tank bag has a very large map pocket displaying more area than regular tank bags.

    A Bigger Boot – Rear Bag

    The KLR has one of the biggest and strongest carry racks available on the market. Kawasaki has taken advantage of it by designing a purpose built rear bag to suit. The bag easily fits to the rack with a couple of Velcro straps and two straps with clips for extra security. The unit has a moulded zip top lid giving easy access and a zip around the base when released, increases carrying capacity. Retail price of $212.70.

    The lower zip allowed the bag to expand and accommodate a helmet if need be.

    KLR Saddle Bags

    To compliment the rear bag Kawasaki has also introduced tailor made KLR pannier bags. The stylish moulded units are lightweight and contoured for Adventure riders that want to take a passenger along. Like most universal panniers the two bags are linked by a large Velcro strap and hang across the rear of the seat. This allows you to adjust the height of the bags quickly and easily. They are secured to the rack and the loops on the passenger pegs for easy fitting. Retail price of $313.15.

    The saddle bags like the rest of the kit is stylish and well made but to be honest it’s more designed for the soft roader.

    Kawasaki KLR650 OEM Accessories

    Overall Score

    8.0

    Quality

    8.5

    Ease of Fitting

    9.0

    Functionality

    7.5

    Value for money

    7.0

    Our Impression

    Pros

    KLR Branded
    Quality finish

    Cons

    Not very durable
    Not waterproof

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