Andymann

it's odd hey - I've joined a DT forum in FB which is predominately UK based and there's a huge demand for the earlier 175MX - the prices are crazy. When the guys saw my 175 they were a bit confused because I'm not sure they ever got that model in the UK so they weren't really sure what it was. When I told them they were still available new a few of the guys were very keen to bring some in. So who knows - maybe one day I put the 125LC, the 175 and the 200 in a crate and some guy in the UK who is DT mad will snap them up!

Thanks - it's been a bit of a challenge. So much was worn or rusted that I didn't really have a choice not to replace - so the budget has been blown right out the window. It's scary how quickly the costs add up.

So a bit if work was done in December....

Was there a graph? Spreadsheets are nothing without a graph!

Yup! Me too - reverse-H box or "Ferrari Box" as my mates used to call it. Took some getting used to not hitting the reverse-synchromesh when changing to second but if you aimed for the split in the plastic vent housing you got it right every time!

Make your teeth rattle like a skeleton having a wank in a biscuit tin too....

https://japan.webike.net/KAWASAKI/ZRX1200R/Suspensions+Rearsets+Wheels+Swingarms/474/1311/mc/

Off down the rabbit-hole you go.... https://japan.webike.net/KAWASAKI/ZRX1200R/Full+Exhaust+System/474/1002/mc/

I guess - we don't know what the terms would be. But a Brian Joffe-type businessman would most likely look to Williams and remind them who is supplying their engines and would they like an additional percentage off the engine supply price in return for their driver?

https://www.crash.net/f1/news/950393/1/hamilton-wants-get-2021-f1-mercedes-deal-done-christmas So I'm wondering - from a business perspective do Mercedes actually need to sign him? Russell seems like he could step in quite easily, he would undoubtedly be available much cheaper than Hamilton, and the PR surrounding Mercedes giving the young protégé a seat would be huge. I know they would probably never do it, but for me, take our business - we have a R4million asset - it's been fully depreciated. It's still running well but there are signs that it's getting a bit glitchy. Now I have a choice of getting a new Asset, at half the price, and which would be able to to the same job at arguably the same production rate, and will be able to be financed over 4 years, or I re-finance the old Asset at a higher cost than a new one and hope it remains reliable. I know which way I would go I must be honest. When I was doing my Engineer-in-Training at Iscor, my Mentor always said to me of business decisions - "If you want loyalty, get a dog"

Change to the soft rubber

From his little Instagram video he also tried to dive into a gap that wasn't there.

I haven't been following F2 so when I saw the comment here on the thread about "Marzipan" being a bit aggressive I did a bit of Google searching and see he's a real piece of work - and that's before this latest little stunt on Instagram. Haas must be in serious financial difficulty for them to even consider this guy - I hope the financial backing is worth the admin because he's going to be a handful. He looks like he could be another Santino Ferrucci - he also blew his F1 career (although he seems to be doing better in Indy)

Couldn't resist a little mock-up last night after I unwrapped the powder-coating!

If I was Gene Haas I would be seriously worried that if I didn't re-hire him for next year, three dragons were going to pitch up at the factory for a word.....

Some DT updates... Blueprinting - when you spend the entire weekend matching up and cleaning the ports for maybe 0.5kw extra But at least now I know that everything is matching like Yamaha intended. It will probably be a little better but not expecting miracles! Oh, and some parts arrived....

I wouldn't be too disappointed though - those bikes do have a reputation for being reliable, but 62000km for a single is a lot of km's. Unless it was serviced religiously, and had dealer stamps to confirm, you were probably looking at a top-end refurbish anyway which would have set you back close to R15k. You can get nice XT660's with less km's for R35k to R40k

Some inspiration for you.... https://www.practicalsportsbikesmag.co.uk/features/special-brews/green-geenie/

I'm not a great fan and I doubt Doug will consider him again, but you have to accept that when he was in the team the DD sprint train looked a hell of a lot more organised than it does now - and Reinardt was a lot more prominent with Cav in the team than he is now. He certainly knew how to curse everyone into the correct positions

Off to to the Powdercoaters this morning - should have them back by the weekend then it's the big re-assemble!

I think the big stumbling block is I could wear a Soccer Jersey out to dinner or to work and I wouldn't look like a tool. So people tend to buy them as casual wear. The last time I wore a Cycling Jersey anywhere other than on a bike was to a fancy dress party.

Yup - China doesn't take to kindly to being told they were the cause of the Virus - Ask the Australian Coal sector.... https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/oct/12/china-orders-halt-to-imports-of-australian-coal

Well, it's either going to look really really good. Or really cheesy......

This was also in the box - my Dad flew on the Concorde and they gave you a pen if you did apparently.

But he wasn't even riding......