Is motorcycling allowed?

[IceCreamMan]

All look a bit like the triumph 1200 too.

[SAGecko]

Excuse me gentlemen (and fellow motor sports junkies), for inserting myself into this thread. I do so because it seems to be one fairly well perused by Le Hub community. But where, may I ask, is the “Time to get the hell out of here” fred?

Edited March 27, 2022 by SAGecko

[Hairy]

 

[patches]

13 hours ago, SAGecko said:

Excuse me gentlemen (and fellow motor sports junkies), for inserting myself into this thread. I do so because it seems to be one fairly well perused by Le Hub community. But where, may I ask, is the “Time to get the hell out of here” fred?

It was time, so it got the hell outta here...

But yeah, I think it was closed by Admin as it it became somewhat inflammatory (not dissimilar to the C%#@D-19 threads).

Admin has warned that non-cycling related threads need to stay on topic. Both the above-mentioned threads went from informative/helpful intentions to divisive and political ranting.

Hence why we avoid mentioning the C-word on this here motorcycle thread 🤫

[Headshot]

So my DR750 restoration is ongoing. Its a cheapish job so no sand blasting of frames and such like, but lots of wire brush in cordless drill action is happening. The aim is to get the bike back to largely original colours with improvements to make it look better.

I'm moving from the back to the front and have resprayed the rear of the mainframe with white smooth Hammerite (white is the original frame colour.) Other parts of the frame that are hidden and need some decent protection from the elements are getting normal gray Hammerite brushed on. I'm impressed with the paint and the finish looks quite professional compared to past efforts of mine. 

Next step will be removing the rear shock and cleaning and painting that and the spring. I'm thinking Ohlins yellow for the spring and silver/gray for the swingarm and shock body. 

Some of the body panels were so badly painted that hot water softens the outer layer and it virtually rubs off. In other areas a better job was done making the stripping far harder. The tank is going to need a professional spray job and minor dent repair. 

Mechanically, I have the carbs to sort out and have just received rebuild kits for them from Mototech (thanks for the referral). The forks will need new seals as the left/brake side is leaking. I also had rear brake master cylinder mounting bolt break off in the cylinder which will need some careful drilling to remove and probably an easy out tool. Steel into aluminium with no anti seize doesn't work so well. 

I'm going to leave the wheels and probably the brakes until I've got the bike running and can test them properly. Rear brake does look as if it needs a service though - I suspect the pistons are a little sticky. 

Pic below is the look I'm aiming for - the frame, tank, side covers and fork boots that is. 

[Hairy]

@Headshot may I suggest you give Ameer a shout out. He is located next to Downtown off Esso Street in Montague gardens RE the spraying of that tank.

He does some really great work

078 952 0329

[Andrew_Smith]

[patches]

8 hours ago, Andrew_Smith said:

I'm guessing he means Royal Enfields are no longer available at his dealership? Or is tat for SA as a whole?

Here we mostly see Himalayans and the odd Classic 350, but at their price (around R80,000 equiv for the Classic 350), it puts them in 390 Duke or Husky 401 Pilen territory. Not the same style of bike, I know, but for a commuter I know which I'd prefer.

[patches]

I see Husky Norden 901's are now available in NZ. About R270,000 equiv. Ouch!

The dealerships photography also isn't as flattering as the concept pics, but doesn't look like too much of a departure (unlike the T7 concept vs the Tenere 700 Production).

 

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[IceCreamMan]

16 hours ago, Andrew_Smith said:

Royal enfields sell like hot cakes here. All models are popular. 

[IceCreamMan]

7 hours ago, patches said:

I see Husky Norden 901's are now available in NZ. About R270,000 equiv. Ouch!

The dealerships photography also isn't as flattering as the concept pics, but doesn't look like too much of a departure (unlike the T7 concept vs the Tenere 700 Production).

 

Also the s

 

 

Seems Husky have built ….a Ktm 950 ..looks very similar to the original 950s 

[Hairy]

7 hours ago, patches said:

I'm guessing he means Royal Enfields are no longer available at his dealership? Or is tat for SA as a whole?

Here we mostly see Himalayans and the odd Classic 350, but at their price (around R80,000 equiv for the Classic 350), it puts them in 390 Duke or Husky 401 Pilen territory. Not the same style of bike, I know, but for a commuter I know which I'd prefer.

https://www.royalenfieldsa.co.za/

[Headshot]

2 hours ago, IceCreamMan said:

Seems Husky have built ….a Ktm 950 ..looks very similar to the original 950s 

I quite like the look - very different to the 890/890R on which its based. 

[Andrew_Smith]

23 hours ago, Headshot said:

So my DR750 restoration is ongoing. Its a cheapish job so no sand blasting of frames and such like, but lots of wire brush in cordless drill action is happening. The aim is to get the bike back to largely original colours with improvements to make it look better.

I'm moving from the back to the front and have resprayed the rear of the mainframe with white smooth Hammerite (white is the original frame colour.) Other parts of the frame that are hidden and need some decent protection from the elements are getting normal gray Hammerite brushed on. I'm impressed with the paint and the finish looks quite professional compared to past efforts of mine. 

Next step will be removing the rear shock and cleaning and painting that and the spring. I'm thinking Ohlins yellow for the spring and silver/gray for the swingarm and shock body. 

Some of the body panels were so badly painted that hot water softens the outer layer and it virtually rubs off. In other areas a better job was done making the stripping far harder. The tank is going to need a professional spray job and minor dent repair. 

Mechanically, I have the carbs to sort out and have just received rebuild kits for them from Mototech (thanks for the referral). The forks will need new seals as the left/brake side is leaking. I also had rear brake master cylinder mounting bolt break off in the cylinder which will need some careful drilling to remove and probably an easy out tool. Steel into aluminium with no anti seize doesn't work so well. 

I'm going to leave the wheels and probably the brakes until I've got the bike running and can test them properly. Rear brake does look as if it needs a service though - I suspect the pistons are a little sticky. 

Pic below is the look I'm aiming for - the frame, tank, side covers and fork boots that is. 

If someone fancies restoring the DR800:

http://www.wilddog.za.net/forum/index.php?topic=266289.0

[IceCreamMan]

41 minutes ago, Headshot said:

I quite like the look - very different to the 890/890R on which its based. 

Look, one of my dear mates has a 890, he loves it. And I am sure it goes well and is a superb machine, but it’s fuglier than a fugly (klr650) . 
 

but I never tell him that 😀

I would have the husky, looks manlier. 

[Headshot]

I just bought a hydraulic bike lift stand thing from TracMac Bellville. Cant wait to lift my monster off the ground for shock/swingarm refurbishment. The lack of a stand/lift has been hampering progress. while I was there I spotted these two bikes belonging to the owner. Brought back some memories.