Is motorcycling allowed?

[Thug]

Received the decals for the TTR's side panels last night (got them for free vs paying R1.6k from Triumph SA), so will be dropping the side panels off at the spray painter this weekend.

Also ordered the Cone Engineering Shorty Mufflers.

With flights now being resumed from Australia, I'll hopefully received the X-pipe in the next couple of weeks.

 

Still to do:

- Convert to tubeless

- Get a dual seat and passenger footpegs

 

[Wannabe]

I think it will be frowned upon if I post clips of my "2 stroke" starting up, especially after a hearty vegetable broth. 🤭

[Hairy]

21 minutes ago, Wannabe said:

I think it will be frowned upon if I post clips of my "2 stroke" starting up, especially after a hearty vegetable broth. 🤭

Send it .... no judging here

[Wannabe]

3 hours ago, Hairy said:

Send it .... no judging here

LOL!!!! I'll rather not. Sounds like baffles has been removed. 🤪

[Thug]

Have just paid the import duty (25%) and VAT, so looks like my Shortys will be delivered by UPS by Friday next week. 

[Hairy]

1 hour ago, Wannabe said:

LOL!!!! I'll rather not. Sounds like baffles has been removed. 🤪

Just send it already

 

[BenReaper]

4 hours ago, Wannabe said:

LOL!!!! I'll rather not. Sounds like baffles has been removed. 🤪

In the wise words of the average American Redneck, "Send It!" and also "Get'er dun!". 😜

[BenReaper]

Did a Tankwa trip with my usual riding group today. There were only 4 of us(and my son as pillion), but if you're leading or sweeping less is better. 

Headed to the Tankwa Padstal first followed by a kloof braai at the foot of Katbakkies Pass. It was extremely hot but fun nonetheless. 🤙

[Ed-Zulu]

Chaps, who's your go to online bike shop for spares and riding stuff?

[BenReaper]

1 hour ago, Ed-Zulu said:

Chaps, who's your go to online bike shop for spares and riding stuff?

This usually depends on what I'm looking for. 

Gear I don't buy new as it's moer expensive and there are lots of really good second hand stuff available on the market.

Parts, chain's & sprockets etc., I will usually look on the websites of Motorcycle World, Flying Brick and Tracmac. These are all Cape Town based. Then for tyres I also go to the websites of Just Bike Tyre and Bike Tyre Warehouse.

Hope this helps some.

 

[Spokey]

11 hours ago, BenReaper said:

This usually depends on what I'm looking for. 

Gear I don't buy new as it's moer expensive and there are lots of really good second hand stuff available on the market.

Parts, chain's & sprockets etc., I will usually look on the websites of Motorcycle World, Flying Brick and Tracmac. These are all Cape Town based. Then for tyres I also go to the websites of Just Bike Tyre and Bike Tyre Warehouse.

Hope this helps some.

 

Agreed

[Spokey]

I do not think I have any rational thought processes when it comes to motorcycles and recently KTM or Ducati. The children's inheritance is dwindling!!!!

I rather impulsively just splashed out on this gorgeous (to me, anyway) KTM 690 Enduro R 2018 model with the rally kit and  extra under seat fuel tank. 123lbs lighter than my KLR 650 and 67% more HP. I have done one test ride to bring her to Hoekwil to show the Missus. Will pick her up on Tuesday after having my preferred tyres fitted. I do look forward to getting her dirty😁

The pic is of the bike but not a pic of mine.

[RoddieJ]

5 hours ago, Spokey said:

I do not think I have any rational thought processes when it comes to motorcycles and recently KTM or Ducati. The children's inheritance is dwindling!!!!

I rather impulsively just splashed out on this gorgeous (to me, anyway) KTM 690 Enduro R 2018 model with the rally kit and  extra under seat fuel tank. 123lbs lighter than my KLR 650 and 67% more HP. I have done one test ride to bring her to Hoekwil to show the Missus. Will pick her up on Tuesday after having my preferred tyres fitted. I do look forward to getting her dirty😁

The pic is of the bike but not a pic of mine.

Congratulations Spokey, and great addition to the garage.

Many safe and happy miles 👊🏽

[Hairy]

13 hours ago, Spokey said:

I do not think I have any rational thought processes when it comes to motorcycles and recently KTM or Ducati. The children's inheritance is dwindling!!!!

I rather impulsively just splashed out on this gorgeous (to me, anyway) KTM 690 Enduro R 2018 model with the rally kit and  extra under seat fuel tank. 123lbs lighter than my KLR 650 and 67% more HP. I have done one test ride to bring her to Hoekwil to show the Missus. Will pick her up on Tuesday after having my preferred tyres fitted. I do look forward to getting her dirty😁

The pic is of the bike but not a pic of mine.

Funny thing ..... I have been "looking" at those 690's that are for sale as of late.

[Thug]

Congratulations on the new addition Spokey. 
 

Didn’t realise that the KLR was so porkey. 

[BenReaper]

23 hours ago, Spokey said:

I do not think I have any rational thought processes when it comes to motorcycles and recently KTM or Ducati. The children's inheritance is dwindling!!!!

I rather impulsively just splashed out on this gorgeous (to me, anyway) KTM 690 Enduro R 2018 model with the rally kit and  extra under seat fuel tank. 123lbs lighter than my KLR 650 and 67% more HP. I have done one test ride to bring her to Hoekwil to show the Missus. Will pick her up on Tuesday after having my preferred tyres fitted. I do look forward to getting her dirty😁

The pic is of the bike but not a pic of mine.

Congratulations Spokey! Beast of a bike that!💪