Steven Knoetze (sk27)

I really cannot get the search function to work. Apologies.

Sorry if this comes across as insensitive, but do you mean sharing this part of your story. If it helps even one person here it will be valuable information. I do know that it will be very personal and specific, so if it's an uncool request, please say so.

Like a zebra, when it see's the sand it wants to roll......

*Comic Sans font* So does Marquez's pressure on Pecco for the win get seen as him meddling in a championship fight that he is not involved in?? Not a fan of Fabio but he has been the most consistent rider this year and deserves the title. Ducati, another year of so close, still wonder if Dovi had stayed if they could've won it........

I suggested more to keep track of mileage done on a ride. Using your phone it would track via GPS. It could even be used to log total mileage if there is maintenance linked to distance or hours.

Maybe strava for tracking?

True, missed that.......

Agreed, although nothing Hairy has mentioned really has safety implications. Perhaps the numberplate light..

Makes sense now. Also explains why my brother-in-law had no luck when his car had a catastrophic clutch failure within a month of purchase. They pursued a claim but got nowhere with it.

Most of these dealers turn over their stock so quickly I don't see how they can go over it thoroughly. I was looking at bikes on WeBuyCars, they have a Dekra report but it is so generic and cut and paste, it is actually pretty useless!!!

Most bikes fall, its always how hard and then how well was it repaired. One good thing is that Harley isn't referred to as "pig iron" for nothing. They are solid. A lot of what you are mentioning sounds like ***-handed mechanic work, perhaps a previous owner who thought the knew what he was doing but didn't. Like removing the belt cover for that authentic OCC look, but then stripped the bolt so ended up cutting it off, for example.

Agreed, if you do not come right with them I would look for a different shop going forward regardless. I mean some of the rookie errors is shocking really. I do recall saying that I believed the bike was in a prang, something about impact from the front wheel/mudgaurd against the radiator if memory serves. Not the best at using the search function though......

A lot of people seem to find it unfair that Sorge did 2 solid runs for Semenuk's 1. I do think the scoring and outcome was fair, not pre-determined. I do think that Semenuk built a very manicured, slope-style type of line and should have been penalized for it. But then again it wasn't like it was smaller in scale and he did it on a single crown which means he needed more technical skill and finesse. I see TVS reckons he will make a full recovery. Not sure if he will be back. The progression in the event is insane!!!! Bikes have come on a ton yes but I wonder if those "pioneers" ever though the features would get as big as they are, or if the tricks would be added. Seems they were happy just to make it top to bottom. I mean Kyle's suicide no handers look pretty average these days but were monumental in those first events.

Definitely a market for it outside of SA. If you just look at the volume of bikes being exported, its sad but people are making their money. R200k Banshee's being built in SA for the UK market. Guys buy the bike and have it modded here, in Bloem nogal, then ship it over. Convert it to pounds and it is a steal for them. I would explore the options. Look around at a few international auction sites to get a feel for the market, iconicbikes, etc......

Confirmed that he is out now. Pity.

Wonder if he will ride after yesterday HUGE crash. Believe he has injured his shoulder.....

Never even thought of that actually. Does that give him an unfair advantage, or would it mean he is making it more of a slopestyle type of run which would see him score lower? Will be interesting for sure, especially if he can do the big tricks on big features......

This will be a tight race I reckon. Cannot wait.....

https://racing.trekbikes.com/stories/c3-project/brandon-semenuk-is-vying-for-red-bull-rampage-history-on-a-single-crown-fork TECHNICALLY AN ENDURO BIKE THEN WOULDN'T YOU SAY...................

The bike and rack have long since gone, but I am happy to send all of the pics I have on this. Happy to chat about how it worked. It is not ideal to transport a bicycle on a motorbike. My goal was to minimize the overhang by having it down the side of the bike. It is a fine balance though and makes filtering a bugger but it allowed me to keep the topbox for kit and the rear seat was also open for kit. It did require the pannier brackets to bolt to. PM me and we can exchange numbers. Makes sending images easier using whatsapp.

Cois, I am in no position to assist financially and it pains me BUT I am 100% able and willing to assist with any practical issues you may have. Like hanging gardens to walls. You have my number, just drop a whatsapp and I can happily assist with these sort of issues where possible.

Not to brag or anything but I think my design is better...........

The rebound must be non-existent then if it is the rear shock. That looks likes the forks are too long, the angle of the forks to the headstock looks off. Hopefully nothing but maybe something to look at measuring and then comparing to the stock figures.

Is it maybe the perspective, or my eyes, or is that front end SUPER raked out?? Looks out of proportion......