Spokey

I think this guys is just taking the P1ss now. You could assemble that Katoom several times over in the time he has had even with all his alleged drama. As I mentioned before, some folks have a shite time of life but you still sort your clients out. I would go and pick up the bike along with any other spares of value to my losses…

Not ridden it yet, since I sorted the paperwork we have had a lot of rain!

No electronic aids at all.

The little RC8 has arrived at its new home….So, she is a 2010 model which means an 1150 cc engine, not 1190. +-152 hp and not 170 of the R model. But the torque is very similar. No rider aids at all but then again, I am used to that from the older 1098. Styling is not for everyone but I like the bike. Original rear indicator unit is a big plus for me, perhaps not in looks but originality.

You have patience……….I think I would collect the bike and make another plan….I read you posts each time hoping for a positive outcome but those excuses are just crap. One might have bad **** in ones life but one still has to get on and see a job through. If unable, make a plan for the client. Perhaps I am wrong.

I went and did it…….RC8 will be delivered from Josie this week. I was lucky enough to see it when I came home from Dubai for my time off. Bike is in fine condition. My Boet lives in Josie snd I trust his eye to check out bikes I buy online. I think this one is “right”.

That RC 8 is something cool. Neither bike would be ridden much, especially the small yellow one. I imagine that orange one would be a blast!

Beautiful bike, a little different. Alas I do not spend enough time at home to attempt restorations.

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This is why it is high on my list, plus it would be super alongside the 749 Dark Edition and the red 1098.

Morning Fellow Bike Enthusiasts. I am thinking to move my big KTM1190R on and the replacement would be a road bike. Both very tasty. Both reasonably desirable in certain circles. I am a big fan of the LC8 engine as some of you may know (have an 1190 S Adventure ) but also a fan of the 916/748 as a collectable. I welcome any input in this as unfortunately the time has come that my collection is now one out before one in…….though I did recently off load a DT125 and FS50.

Going through the October issue of Bike I came across this…….Apparently the big H are looking to build this with a 150HP engine. I think this would put a smile on my face!

Have been thoroughly enjoying the ZZR, should have bought one of these ages back!

Mental. I expect the bike will spend all of time in that crate…….

Did a trip to Cape Town a week ago to see the musical Chicago. Missus reckoned I should take my 690……..so day one to Montagu was 300 kms dirt via Klein Brak, Van Wyks Dorp and Ladismith. Then loaded the wee 690 on the X Ramp for the trip to the city and home. This to me is an absolute winner. I will be travelling like this in the future.

Yes. I plan to send my little FS50 there when the Honda returns home.

Wow, Hairy, what a runaround. I have been away and just catching up on the forums. Sorry that it has ended this way with the bike as spares and not rideable. I bought my 83 XL600R with videos showing it being started and what looked like a good paint job etc. Bike arrived and was very much not as glamorous as the pics. She is now in Durban having a rebuild and restoration. I will never buy a bike again unless I travel to see it. Good luck offloading this Katoom and hope you can find a good thumper to enjoy the back roads.

Back at work now but had a super 110km run on the little Honda just before returning. Went up to the Karatara river. The bike is 50 years old and my plan is to do a multi day trip to Cape Town during this year. Be great to ride the R44 between Gordons Bay and Rooi-Els as well as the Peninsula. Perhaps have the Missus driving support and get the bike home on the X Ramp!

Took the little 1200 for an icecream by the sea!

Some time back I posted about a potential ZZR1200 addition to the Rolling Thunder Garage………….well, at considerable more cost this little 2015 one owner, full service history 1400 came up in George. I could not resist. The ‘Busa was always my dream but after a lot of research and Uchoob authorative influence, I am thrilled to welcome this wee beastie to the garage.

Had my Ducatis at the Eden Classic Car and Bike Show this past weekend. Not entirely classic status but the organisers are inviting up to 2010 bikes to try and get younger folks into the older bikes.

Fellow Bike Enthusiasts If any of you are participating in any events at the Knysna Oyster Festival, pop down to Sedgies on Sunday 6th. There will be some Classic bikes on display at the Eden Classic Car Show. Some real oldies to some early 2000’s. The organiser of the bike side has managed to get them to allow bikes into 2000’s as we have found a lot of the younger folks just do not care much for the real oldies, say 50’s and 60’s (and earlier). Anyway, I guess it depends on the bikes one liked as a young person. There is a bit of an Italian theme for the cars so I will be there with a pair of Ducatis, my 1098 and 749. Pop past and say Hi if you are there!

1000 worldwide, collectable I guess, but that is at least a couple of Randellas beyond my budget!!!

I have been watching a bit on Uchoob. One channel was just too much talking, another had shitty music instead of bike noise. Will see if I can find some better content. Super glad Peter Hickman is in one piece albeit a bit battered and bruised.

Had to defer on that ZZR1200, work being done at home putting a garage door on my enclosed carport to stash some of my bikes. Building a hard stand for my bike trailer too, also freeing up a little space. However, checking weekly on the bike…….if there at month end I may pull the trigger. I have stumbled across an interesting Honda for my collection, a CX500 Turbo. Looks stunning but nothing I had ever thought of!