Captain Fastbastard Mayhem

Considering what I've been doing these past couple months, definitely.

Excellent meeting you, captain. And ja it was a challenge. Definitely.

We didn't do all the stages because it was so windy that we were almost being stopped on the way up. There were patches of no wind but that was in the minority. Had a great day nonetheless.

Holy crud that was windy.

Yup

Excellent

Tsek, jy. Never said I'm not going. ???? And yes, I'm all too aware of the htfu I'll need. But I've already started loading up on PPC

what's not being a douche worth to you?

oops. Not my address, though. Still... Thanks for the heads up. And yeah, linkage for the XR. Swingarm that I have doesn't have one, and this looks like it's in excellent condition, with new bushings etc. Now just to coat the frame, and get a carb, then complete the wiring for the brake light switch and indicators. Hopefully that's all I'll need to get her built up properly. Will def need new tyres though. Ones I have are shot.

A little box arrived today....

I'm going by the WINDY stats, which are a lot higher than that. Still going, don't worry...

heat is staying rount 18 / 19 all day, which is lekker. It's the wind that I'm not particularly happy about. Starts picking up tonight and hits 35kt by midnight tonight, only dipping back down on Sunday morning.

I'm busy looking at the forecast, and the wind is gusting to 36 knots tomorrow. Temp is perfect, but I know that those hills really get blasted with the wind. Honestly in 2 minds about it. I'm still going, but the full pull may be a tad ambitious given the conditions.

my uncle owned an engineering shop, so used him for the re-bore and head hone for the mini. Never again, 'cos his idea of mates rates was 20% over and 3 weeks longer. The mirror and sandpaper! Man, I'd forgotten about that! EDIT: My old man was part of a crew that used to street race in the 50's, 60's and 70's. LOTS of old school racing & engine tweaking knowledge that went down with him. Wish we'd done more of it together. Building an AC was his dream...

nah, there'll always be a space for "normal" bikes. There's still somewhat of a rush when you clear something that's been bugging you for ages, under your own steam. I reckon that the average "quiver" of bikes will have a short travel 100-140mm "normal" machine and then a gravity centric e-bike.

HAHAHAHAHA!!! Reminds me of me and my mini, and another mate and I with his motos. Rebuilding them every term, rebuilt my mini twice and just tried to get everything as good as possible. BTW wannabe... smaller back sprocket makes better top end speed... bigger rear sprocket makes better acceleration.

Yeah, and there's nothing wrong with that at all. I have the same opinion as you on the roadie ebike, for my personal use. Nee dankie.

One of the guys I ride with has it. MACHINE. Then you get Mark Hopkins' one that has a 49 on the front in place of the Boxxer. OMF it's gorgeous.

Jeez dude, roadies are just SO much more efficient. Coming back from Tokai yesterday, Cuan and I hitting it reasonably hard on the tar section back to Trail and Tar, roadie comes whizzing past us just soft pedalling. We both just laughed. But ja. I see a niche for those. The not so fit guys wanting to do a euro tour, and cover more distance. For those steep cols that I know Duane has done, but a bit more and not being as trashed afterwards... I wouldn't ever buy a roadie e bike, but I'd buy a Kenevo (new gen) tomorrow. If I could.

Read the article, BaGearA... The tool itself is built by you, using stiff 6061-T6 aluminium arms that bolt together using different width bolts, depending on the amount of tools you want to carry. The 2, 3 or 4 width bolts allow 4, 6 or 8 toolbits to be used from the total of 9 provided. All parts are CNC machined for accuracy of precision and fit. The toolbits and bolts are all heat treated stainless steel, while the machined washers are non heat treated stainless steel. All parts are highly corrosion resistant and ready to spend time in that sweaty pocket, wet bag or ocean air for many years, without becoming tarnished and rough to use. Built to last!

Fiddle with it, touch it, feel it, and you'll understand why. It's a beautiful piece of kit.

https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/113063-rugby/page-477

Sadly that would have happened if he were on a normal bike, too. That sort of attitude is typical of your more "A-Type" personalities. Or, in another language, fuggin cuuuunts.

I wanna get there round 07h30 or so, to ride from 8. I'll be the dude in the pedo van.