Andymann

Same as the AG200 - the Farmers need to get off and on quite quickly and if they are on a camber they need a stand on both sides to allow for whichever way the camber is sloping. AG200 also has a locking mechanism on the clutch so that you don't need to find neutral - you just pull in the clutch, lock it and then let it idle in gear while you hop off and open the gate....

Will a Clamp-on MTB FD work for you? I'm sure I have a SRAM X9 FD lying in a box somewhere.....

I've just seen the page number and it reminded me about that time Kawasaki couldn't be bothered trying to sort out the midrange on their ZX6-R so just said screw it and added an extra 36cc.....

You're a sucker for punishment aren't you..... I buy my vehicles using a very simple theory - I'd rather be unimpressed than annoyed. If there was ever a manufacturer that didn't subscribe to that theory it will be a Laverda.... Having said that, I happily be annoyed owning one of these

So those are really interesting bikes - a future classic for sure. They got quote a bad rap, especially here in SA because everyone was anticipating this was the new VMax and when it arrived it was very disappointing - Massive Torque (see what I did there!) but not much else. Redline is at 4500rpm if I remember correctly. We brought in 50 to SA and eventually had to dribble them out as demos. R1 forks, R1 brakes, not an R1 swing arm (although very close), and a XVS1900 motor. Save some money for the proper Akrapovic pipes - they sound great with them! But don't expect Superbike performance.......

We're also based in Pretoria and have been using Hot Spot for ages. They are a nice bunch. Shameless plug here but Dinamic Coaching Gauteng is also based in Pretoria so if you really want to take your Triathlon journey further, or just have questions you are welcome to drop me a message and I will help wherever I can.

Unless those Dura Ace shifters are worn out they should be fine with the 105 RD - I wouldn't spend money replacing them. A set of TT clip-ons isn't that expensive - there will be loads of used ones for you to buy. The rule of thumb for speed is to look at everything that rotates - so check that your BB is in good condition and then keep an eye out for a nice set of wheels - there are lots available now that everyone is going to disk brakes and because you are still on 10sp, there are really bargains - a lot of the older Zipp 303 and 404 wheels can't be upgraded to 11sp so they are basically only useful to someone like yourself. And they are bulletproof too,

Looked back to see if I could see what bike you used in the end - was it a road bike or did you settle on the MTB? A lot of Athletes that we coach use MTB cleats in place of Road cleats - they actually prefer it because they are able to put their MTB shoes on in transition and run with their shoes already on - running in road shoes is always a bit sketchy. Unless you have budget to buy new Tri shoes with new pedals I don't think that is something you need to worry about right now.

My Brother in CT is selling his 748R and his 999R but both red unfortunately..... And I recently started putting feelers out to sell my XTZ - After the recent Fairest Cape I just don't see myself doing another Rally and I really only bought it to ride with my Dad. It's not the most desirable Tenere of the bunch but the XT/Thumper FB page where I put the ad had quite a few hits, just nothing concrete. Time of the year I guess.....

Thanks - Story of my life - I literally just ordered two new ones from Merlin yesterday!

19th Overall 156 second penalty on day 1 and 172 second penalty on day 2 for a total error of 328 seconds. The highlight being Monday evening where my Wife and I blasted up Baineskloof with my Dad's ashes blowing out behind us in he wind - exactly as he would have wanted it! And then on day 2 coming up Baineskloof chasing an MGA driven by someone who clearly knew what they were doing! I gave up in the end and pulled off for a breather https://www.facebook.com/652321141/videos/2533257360198376/

That would be awesome if you did!

Anyone converted to 1 x and have one of these lying around? Doesn't need to be new, just needs to be less worn than the one I need replace before this weekend!

So I'm not that brave to ride it down! I'm towing it over two days and then on Monday and Tuesday next week is the "Fairest Cape Tour"- it's a ride from Goudini Spa on Monday and Tuesday for bikes older than 25 years. My Dad used to regularly ride it and loved blasting down Baineskloof - he even crashed on year on a 450 Honda! I'll do the two days and then depending on how the bike is running at sea level I might ride it to Stilbaai where my Wife and I are taking a few days breather

Next weekend the big drive down to Cape Town happens for the ride in memory of my Dad. I planned to to the minimal on the XTZ because the plan was always to get rid of it after the ride but since I did the valves it's become a lot nicer to live with. The carb is still not 100% - it's a difficult old thing to get spot on but I'm waiting for the 6Sigma jet kit to arrive from the US - apparently that's the kit to get. The US market sold 1000's of 660 Raptors and 660 Rhinos before the move to FI and they have really got that YDIS carb setup spot on they say. Even includes spacers for between the circlip on the needle so you can set the needle *between* the standard grooves. Of course when you chat to the guys in the US they recommend ditching the standard exhaust system for something a little more free-flowing, so who am I to argue with the experts! Jaco from Stealth came to the party again. Only problem now is something I would never have said 25 years ago: "It's a little too loud for me now....."