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[patches]

RIP Paulo Goncalves..... 

 

Tragic news. I still remember that terrible crash he had in 2016 and when his bike set on fire in 2014.

 

He didn't have it easy but at 13 Dakars he was a dedicated and determined competitor who never shied away from the challenge.

 

Dakar lost one of its legends.

 

 

Edited January 12, 2020 by patches

[Andymann]

I need to put an extra front light on my 1935 Velocette so that it passes scrutineering for the DJ Rally next month.  Most of the guys just put on MTB lights because the old bikes are all 6v and their charging systems are sketchy at best!

 

Any recommendations for a decent light out there - I had a Lezyne which was great, but the batteries failed and you cannot get replacements so I had to scrap it which was pretty disappointing.

[Hairy]

There is a reason I am putting this here, the mini has a motorbike engine in it.

 

[Spokey]

There is a reason I am putting this here, the mini has a motorbike engine in it.

 

https://youtu.be/wIWGo2d8Xr8

What a gas, bet a lot of George Washingtons were thrown at that little beastie!

[the nerd]

I need to put an extra front light on my 1935 Velocette so that it passes scrutineering for the DJ Rally next month.  Most of the guys just put on MTB lights because the old bikes are all 6v and their charging systems are sketchy at best!

 

Any recommendations for a decent light out there - I had a Lezyne which was great, but the batteries failed and you cannot get replacements so I had to scrap it which was pretty disappointing.

 

I have always had good luck with the stuff from extreme lights, they a site sponsor and really stand by their products

[Wannabe]

On my commute yesterday morning, a chap came past me on a 350YPVS with some spannies on it. (White and blue custom sprayjob)

Boy, did it sound so good when he gave it a bit of beans from the traffic light, with the sweet scent of 2stroke wafting behind him. Man, was I jealous of him. 

[Spokey]

 

This little machine is managing to put a silly grin on my face at every outing. Acceleration is awesome as is the drive out of the corners on Outeniqua pass. Frankly the sound reverberating off the rocks from the Yoshi system means that steady 4th gear over the Pass is awesome......no need to cane it as much as some of the super bike fellows. Solid on the Angel ST’s too, easy to use all the rubber you paid for!

I have fitted Pro Taper Low Risers (lower than stock) with shorty levers but find the bars need a slightly increased sweep back at the grips. I guess they are MX bars after all!!!

Next mod will be suspension, or brakes. Hagon springs up front and full Hagon or Nitron (subject to budget) rear shocks and Brembo calipers and discs.

Tis a keeper.

[Andymann]

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This little machine is managing to put a silly grin on my face at every outing. Acceleration is awesome as is the drive out of the corners on Outeniqua pass. Frankly the sound reverberating off the rocks from the Yoshi system means that steady 4th gear over the Pass is awesome......no need to cane it as much as some of the super bike fellows. Solid on the Angel ST’s too, easy to use all the rubber you paid for!

I have fitted Pro Taper Low Risers (lower than stock) with shorty levers but find the bars need a slightly increased sweep back at the grips. I guess they are MX bars after all!!!

Next mod will be suspension, or brakes. Hagon springs up front and full Hagon or Nitron (subject to budget) rear shocks and Brembo calipers and discs.

Tis a keeper.

 All the mags and articles I read of late are talking about buyers wanting bikes which are simple and back to basics.  The Millenials aren't interested in biking and the guys who are, don't want crazy superbikes anymore.  There's a reason why the Z900 and new Katana are so popular.  If I hadn't bought the TRX I would have been shopping around for a good XJR1300

[Allrounder]

what do you guys think of fitting used track tyres for everyday use? 

 

I am not convinced that it is safe. 

[IceCreamMan]

what do you guys think of fitting used track tyres for everyday use? 

 

I am not convinced that it is safe. 

 

I used to get track tyres from a mate who raced and was sponsored. Never had a problem and looked like a king on the breakfast runs.

 

They literally had very few km's on em although thrashed on the edges and they were good for road use.

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

I need to put an extra front light on my 1935 Velocette so that it passes scrutineering for the DJ Rally next month.  Most of the guys just put on MTB lights because the old bikes are all 6v and their charging systems are sketchy at best!

 

Any recommendations for a decent light out there - I had a Lezyne which was great, but the batteries failed and you cannot get replacements so I had to scrap it which was pretty disappointing.

 

Chat with me, I have 1 or 2 lights you could use.

 

On my commute yesterday morning, a chap came past me on a 350YPVS with some spannies on it. (White and blue custom sprayjob)

Boy, did it sound so good when he gave it a bit of beans from the traffic light, with the sweet scent of 2stroke wafting behind him. Man, was I jealous of him. 

 

Mine is pretty much on the market, just waiting on the paperwork and a new fuel tap;)

[Wannabe]

Chat with me, I have 1 or 2 lights you could use.

 

 

Mine is pretty much on the market, just waiting on the paperwork and a new fuel tap;)

 

I WISH!!!!

 

There is a few other, "more important" (yeah right, that's what the wife says  ) things to do that supersedes chasing after my misspent youth.  

[IceCreamMan]

_{Small possibility of 2 strokes making a return to MotoGP in 2026.}

 

_{Saw an article regarding on Visordown. Cant paste it here for some reason, probably PEBKAC.}

[travisza]

Nice interview with Brad Binder ahead of next / this year

 

https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/opinion/motogp/brad-binder-ktm-s-next-big-thing?utm_campaign=1260729_Mat%20Oxley%20-%20140120%20-%20Binder&utm_medium=email&utm_source=emailCampaign&dm_i=4DIP,R0S9,3QQGHP,388X8,1

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

_{Small possibility of 2 strokes making a return to MotoGP in 2026.}

 

_{Saw an article regarding on Visordown. Cant paste it here for some reason, probably PEBKAC.}

 

I would be very surprised if this ever happens, see they are saying the same for F1 where I 100% believe it will never happen.

[Kranswurm]

I need to put an extra front light on my 1935 Velocette so that it passes scrutineering for the DJ Rally next month.  Most of the guys just put on MTB lights because the old bikes are all 6v and their charging systems are sketchy at best!

 

Any recommendations for a decent light out there - I had a Lezyne which was great, but the batteries failed and you cannot get replacements so I had to scrap it which was pretty disappointing.

I hauled out a Magic Shine Pyro 1000 light I bought from Hannes 6 years ago and plugged in the battery I charged at the time.It was still fully charged.I left it on and it lasted 3 hours.Could not believe it.The Pyro 2000 still is going strong.

Great stuff.Is he still going?