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 Hi newbie here |
Lightwater
 12th Aug 2025 10:20 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 26 · Views: 1644 · Subject: Hi newbie here |
| on a good road surface you would have to drive like a loon to action thé EBD or other stability aids. In order to apply thé brakes involuntary thé ABS motor needs to be facilitated to provide fluid ... |
| Hi newbie here |
Lightwater
12th Aug 2025 12:56 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 26 · Views: 1644 · Subject: Hi newbie here |
| Though saying that, in 12 years of ownership and 100,000 miles, I only changed all the disc pads once! While I don’t charge up to hazards and apply a lot of braking at the last minute as an ex Ducat ... |
| Squeak |
Lightwater
11th Aug 2025 6:36 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 3 · Views: 351 · Subject: Squeak |
| My squeak was mostly speed bumps, & slowly. https://www.freel2.com/forum/topic39559.html |
| Hi newbie here |
Lightwater
11th Aug 2025 11:25 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 26 · Views: 1644 · Subject: Hi newbie here |
That was silly wiping your finger over the rims. Now you have ruined that charcoal patina!
If really keen, an air compressor with water venturi.
https://www.freel2.com/forum/topic16241-338.html |
| Forum humour !!! (Some Jokes May Offend) |
Lightwater
10th Aug 2025 2:26 pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 2220 · Views: 1077742 · Subject: Forum humour !!! (Some Jokes May Offend) |
PERFECTION
A man walks out to the street and catches a taxi just going by. He
gets into the taxi and the cabbie says, Perfect timing. Youre just
like Frank.
Passenger: Who?
Cabbie: Frank Feldman. ... |
| Notable Obituary -- All here |
Lightwater
8th Aug 2025 11:09 pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 1003 · Views: 374214 · Subject: Notable Obituary -- All here |
Jim Lovell, commander of NASA's Apollo 13 moon mission, dies at 97.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-09/apollo-13-jim-lovell-dies-97/105631962
'Houston, we have a problem'
The mission gene ... |
| Forum humour !!! (Some Jokes May Offend) |
Lightwater
8th Aug 2025 6:48 am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 2220 · Views: 1077742 · Subject: Forum humour !!! (Some Jokes May Offend) |
A man is stranded on a desert island for 10 years.
One day a beautiful girl swims to shore in a wetsuit.
Man: 'Hi! I am so happy to see you.'
Girl: 'Hi! It seems like you've been here a long time. ... |
| Colour Codes for Freelanders |
Lightwater
6th Aug 2025 4:05 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 3 · Views: 273 · Subject: Colour Codes for Freelanders |
| I had a roof platform, but got rid of it, actually it's still in the garage. I use 4 cross bars, so there was a net weight saving of 16kg. You really need to keep the roof rack weight to a minimum, so ... |
| Colour Codes for Freelanders |
Lightwater
6th Aug 2025 3:38 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 3 · Views: 273 · Subject: Colour Codes for Freelanders |
I wouldn't put any weight directly on the roof. There is only one very modestly size stiffening section. The roof itself is very thin, & gives just leaning on it waxing the roof etc.
https://ww ... |
| Forum humour !!! (Some Jokes May Offend) |
Lightwater
2nd Aug 2025 9:26 am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 2220 · Views: 1077742 · Subject: Forum humour !!! (Some Jokes May Offend) |
An Australian, and Englishman and an American are on a cruise with their wives.
Sitting at breakfast the first morning, the Englishman sets our to impress his neighbours with his affection for his wi ... |
| Dual (now triple) compressor, air tank & water trap |
Lightwater
2nd Aug 2025 2:31 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 51 · Views: 31647 · Subject: Dual (now triple) compressor, air tank & water trap |
Just noticed that ARB has replaced their compressor/s with brushless motors.
They have more capacity, but draw more amps. Not changing mine as it's too much effort.
I upgraded the aftercooler ... |
| Uneven rear tyre wear |
Lightwater
31st Jul 2025 10:58 pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 17 · Views: 1425 · Subject: Uneven rear tyre wear |
I have driven in mountainous roads in Switzerland & Italy, & some "interesting" roads in France. One wouldn't want to come off the roads with those "little" drops!
We ... |
| Uneven rear tyre wear |
Lightwater
31st Jul 2025 9:57 am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 17 · Views: 1425 · Subject: Uneven rear tyre wear |
Roads down under are too narrow to swerve. It will be straight on for me.
With kangaroos. If you miss the first one, you will hit the second or third one. Or often multiple hits. You see multiple ... |
| Uneven rear tyre wear |
Lightwater
31st Jul 2025 8:14 am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 17 · Views: 1425 · Subject: Uneven rear tyre wear |
I don't drive around corners fast. Even on dirt roads!
Heavy braking on straight roads has been necessary enough times over the decades. |
| Uneven rear tyre wear |
Lightwater
30th Jul 2025 11:02 pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 17 · Views: 1425 · Subject: Uneven rear tyre wear |
I think you have problems with wheel alignment & or linkage for the uneven wear.
Down under our tyres get eaten by the rough roads.
https://www.freel2.com/gallery/albums/userpics/18500/nor ... |
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