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We had a problem with our black friday order. Picked up the phone and spoke to Melanie Willemse. All sorted.

Not wanting to hijack the post, herewith a quick background: Yip, with the help of a few specialists she was a labor of love. I was lucky enough to get most of the parts from the states when our currency was still worth something and the post office was still reliable. The donor bike: http://i57.tinypic.com/2j5h5f.jpg The donor motor was in peaces when I bought her so she was completely rebuilt with all new bearings, bolts, washers, gaskets, new balanced hot rod crank, new piston, new head and cylinder, new side covers, hydro clutch , gears and guides, clutch basket, oversize keihn PWK carb, Boyesen reed valves, over sized radiators and many more extras http://i62.tinypic.com/vyo8wi.jpg http://i59.tinypic.com/2w56ipc.jpg The frame was modified for the motor to fit and to take standard off the shelf items like the pipe and silencer, plastics and standard tank and seat. http://i57.tinypic.com/335b38l.jpg Smaller tank for MX and grafix by Race Star. http://i59.tinypic.com/330d8k5.jpg She currently only has about 40 hrs run time and already 3 rear tires down.. Most of the guys mistake her for a older CRF450 until they taste what the rear tire can dish out. Lots of fun.

Hi Guys, I share your passion for big bore off road bikes, when I was a youngster this was the mx we watched. A few years back I was lucky to get my hands on this rare beast - a KTM550 She was a b&%&$ to start with the kick start on the left side but was great fun. http://i58.tinypic.com/5wxvef.jpg I sold her and and finally built up my dream bike - CR500 afc, Here she is: http://i60.tinypic.com/2088h08.jpg

Try Solomons, I bought mine a few months back from them.

Thanks Dangle, the light, angle and almost everything about this pic was wrong therefore i turned the highlights up (had nothing to loose)I just wanted to see what the software was capable off ! I took three seperate frames holding the camera without a tripod. The software was $99 but something I have been wanting to try for a while. http://www.hdrsoft.c...wnload/win.html Here is my second try, this time using bracketed exposure on a tripod.

I have been looking into HDR photography over the last week and finally gave it a shot. Used Photomatix Pro 4.2.1 for the HDR effects and touched it up in lightroom. Not an easy shot because of the light from the open door. Found this unique bike at Cava motor in downtown Jozi.

Juan Smook 082 758 0011 mobilebicycletechnix@yahoo.com

We used Juans service today, having your bike serviced at your work and not having to worry about leaving it at a bike shop - first class. Having it done properly - the cherry on the top. Thanks for the great service Juan.

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The 35km route.

My daugthter and I attended a photo shoot on Friday in Walkerville. Learnt a lot and had a ball - no pressure just plenty of different things to try

Totally enjoyed the race today, only did the 35km but had a ball. Fast and windy but all good. Hope this becomes a regular race.

Spoke to JB at yellow saddle, he reckons you need to remove the shock and move the rear of the frame and feel for any notches. The rear bearings are cartridge bearings and don’t need servicing only inspection. The two swivel ball bushes on either side of the shock should be dry as lube will attract dirt and there is no way to completely seal these. I will inspect mine tonight and use a dash of blue loctite for good measure.

Got the torque wrench but I am paranoid in getting the values just right as the spacers are aluminium ! I am worried about the ball joints on either side of the shock as these are dry ?

Any idea where I can get the torque settings for a Volcan ?