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On 10/2/2023 at 10:55 AM, 'Dale said:Monday’s moving meditation ⚡
The view(s) of that mountain doesn't seem to get old.👌
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17 hours ago, Spokey said:Did a trip to CT to Flying Brick on the off chance they would have reusable air filters for my Katoom 690……they did, 2, secured, job done. Nothing like a 1200 km tip to achieve this…… from Hoekwil (Wilderness)
I was thinking along yhe same line as Hairy regarding a cup of coffee, but I'm guessing you take the N2 and not coming through Worcester.
On 4/18/2022 at 1:11 PM, Hairy said:Sounds like an open invitation, so I thought I would check it out and see how long a drive it will be for a cup of coffee from my house.
You can make a trip of this. You can ride there on day one via N2 and camp at Bennie's place, day two explore Hoekwil/Wilderness/Knysna area and visit Spokey, day three return via Outeniqua Pass to Oudshoorn and back via Route 62. Can stop off at either Ronnie's Sex Shop or Diesel & Cream in Barrydale for lunch on the return.
My son has his Birthday on Tuesday so yesterday we held a small party for him at an old disused bmx track outside town.
I had to take the smaller kids around the track.
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On 4/10/2022 at 9:56 PM, Spokey said:
That is such a beautiful area! I'd love to come though there on the bike again and someday take my family through there aswell. 👌
It's been a while since I've been able to go for a ride so yesterday morning when I woke up and everyone was still asleep I quickly made a flask of coffee and snuck out for a quick ride. It's only about 3km from home, but great for the peace and quiet with a view.
7 hours ago, sawystertrance said:Went for a 3 day road trip form Cape town to Gifberg, Middelpos and then down Gannaga Pass. Man the roads there are in a shocking state and the poor beast lost a bolt or two due to the very bad potholes which go on for about 55km. Tiring too.
Such good people on the road and the trip was so good for a post-covid recovery.
Flipped my gat jeuk vir n lekker trippie soos die!🤙
1 hour ago, Spokey said:Jeepers Man, glad you are okay, what a frightening experience. Note to self to check my fire extinguisher when home……..and perhaps add a few more in my bike garage…..plus a fire blanket.
I am always nervous with fuel smells and spills. I have installed one of those turbine roof extractor fans to try and help in the garage.
I would like a push button operated Halon system!
Thanks. Fortunately this wasn't an enclosed space and I could move stuff out of harms way quickly enough.
Like you mentioned with a collection like yours I'd take extra safety precautions.
6 hours ago, mazambaan said:Really a bummer; that is sad and a warning to all of us. I have had a few little fires (lesson to keep extinguisher handy) and a mate burnt out my bike once (he replaced it though - good man). Horrible though.
Yeah that's something I learnt the hard way now, will be outfitting the house with fire extinguishers pretty soon.
8 hours ago, sawystertrance said:Geez Ben that's terrible. Condolences but as others have said at least you're OK and it could have been worse. Maybe too soon but can you take at least something positive out of this and consider it now as a project build from scratch?
It was a bit of a project to get it to where it was. Had already made peace with having to sell it to fund some other important things that are happening soon.
The buyer was going to collect on the day of the incident. After some renegotiation he still took the bike as is as a project for himself.
When the time and finances allow it again I'll get something again.
On 3/19/2022 at 11:59 AM, Hairy said:Might there not be a gap in the household insurance that covers the costs of undisclosed items that are damaged in a fire?
Best you ask the question as you never know ... even if it is certain limit and not the full cost of your loss.
Not sure, will check with the insurance company. The assessor was already here and it looks like they are out to coveronly the bear minimum they have to.
I think it's time to get a insurance broker instead of dealing directly with these companies.
Thanks guys, a few scortched arm hairs but nothing serious.
Had to act quickly to get the BMW and some other stuff (19kg gas bottle) out the way and managed to contain the fire mainly to the bike. Some damage to paint on house, roof sheets and garagemotor but insurance has that covered.
Unfortunately this bike was the only thing I own that wasn't insured.
On the subject of letting go, my SRAD was supposed to go on the 4th. The money was in my pocket and the buyer was about to head off when I noticed some white smoke coming from the exhaust.
Parked the bike, gave him his money back and gave him a lift home with the car.
Was advised to sort out the small stuff before looking at stuff like piston & rings, so removed and had the carbs cleaned. Took the feul pump out the tank and realized it was extremely rusty inside and the feul pump was worse for wear, fortunatelyI have a whole second spares bike so took alook at the other tank and feul pump and they were in much better condition. New oil and oil filter aswell.
Upon reassembling everything I realized that I'd previously mixed up two breather pipes that were connected between the motor, carbs and airbox and that was probably the cause for the white oil smoke as I know my motor is supposed to be mint.
Started the bike up on Saturday 12th with the buyer present and had it Idle till warm enough to ride. First the buyer went for a ride and returned saying the bike ran like a dream now, I took it out next and bike pulled like a rocket again with the clean carbs, but as I neared my house started stuttering again.
We checked and saw that one cylinder was cooler than the others so took out the spark plug and saw that it was fowled. The buyers said he'd get 4 new plugs at Autozone on Sunday morning after his round of golf and he'll come to collect the bike.
Come Sunday morning I notice some petrol undreneath the bike and realized that the carbs were getting stuck and flooding the piston chamber. Swung the motor and petrol came squirting out the sparkplug hole. On second swing of the starter realized some of the other piston chambers were also flooded so took out all the plugs to swing the motor and get rid of the petrol inside. Once again petrol squinting out everywhere.
And then the sh@t hit the fan in one of the worst ways motorcycling imaginable. And my heart was broken.
16 hours ago, patches said:'Tis a sad day. My first 2-wheeled-petrol-powered love has moved on. The winner of my $1 auction came to collect her last night. (fortunately the bike went for $5749 above the reserve).
But yeah, my first bike, bought not long after making a solo move to a new country, and using it to explore the wonders of the South Island.
I almost feel like I need to make a video montage to Wind Beneath My Wings...
...but I'm not much of an editing wizard so some photos will have to do.
So feel free to hum or sing Wind Beneath My Wings as you indulge me and read the rest of this post😅
*music starts*
From the night she was delivered. Splinter Nuwe!
Some offroad practice in the neighbourhood
Exploratory day rides to scenic surrounds
Sometimes a little too much exploration.
Multi-day sleepovers (that's a campsite in rural NZ, not my backyard, promise!
Gunning it through the Molesworth (NZ's biggest farm. 180,000Ha and a 250km dirt road right through it. No fuel. Only rivers to drink from. But one can easily hit 120kph on some sections so makes for a fun trek).
And finally... our last adventure together...
Getting my gravel on winding my way through a braided river bed.
Sometimes the rivers needed crossing.
Picturesque panoramic
The little 350 did well! Hopefully the new owner gets as much joy and adventure outta it as I did!
It's not always lekker, but calling it an "upgrade" makes you feel better than "letting go".🤙
On 3/13/2022 at 8:41 PM, BSG said:A friend bought the Harley Davidson XR1200 the other day for R30k. Can be changed from road bike to duel purpose in a few hours.
That's a absolute steal!💪
On 2/24/2022 at 7:29 PM, Hairy said:By the way ... Sissy bars rock for getting kit around ... had to bring some extra baggage back from Namibia today ... all you need are enough bungy cords
The kit was at just the right distance from the seat to the sissy bar to give really comfortable back rest.
Now you're a chopper guy.😉
2 hours ago, Jackal355 said:Stanford mtb Classic on Saturday
I'm still very much hurting
41°C at one point and with the sand and grass patches it was interesting...
Must say,the refreshment stations and marking was on point
Haven't ridden in Stanford before, but use to ride a lot in the Lemond and Flower Valley area near Gansbay.
Some beautiful fynbos trails and awesome views to suffer on/with.🤙
Nice flat one this morning, slightly windy but it's supposedly good for training. 🤔
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2 hours ago, BSG said:Hi ja dinge gaan goed dankie. Ek het die fiets vir 'n bargain gekry en geniet hom baie.
Dit is goed! Ek sou nou December weer n trip met my laaitie gedoen het en weer daar by julle kom inloer het, maar het Covid gekry oor kersfees.
Iewers in die jaar gaan ek nog probeer om met die motorfiets vir n naweek by my pel op George te gaan kuier dan moet ons saam n draai gaan ry.
37 minutes ago, IceCreamMan said:I had a 750 Srad. First FI version. Was faster than fireblades at the time. Arrow pipe sounded the mutts nutts
must look for a 600 cheap as chips here
What a beauty 😍(the bike, not you so much 😜), I have a soft spot for these and the TLR.
2 hours ago, Eddy Gordo said:Those bikes are rockets!
Definitely when they are dialed in. This one needs a carb clean and it's a hodge-podge of mixed parts at the moment. Got the 750cc motor in here with 600cc wiring loom and cdi so timing/feuling is a bit off. Getting a new battery on Tuesday then she'll be start up and go.( had to jump start to ride it today)
I'm selling this to a mate and included in the sale is a near complete 600cc bike braken up into spares. He can sort out the niggles as he's planning a restoration in any case, my goal was only to get it running decently for my piece of mind.
But in short yes Eddy! This thing fook offs!🤯
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