Is motorcycling allowed?

[Spokey]

5 hours ago, Hairy said:

Have not taken the bike to BSR Motorsports ... sorry KTM Species, as yet. Will do so in the near future. Work and life getting in the way, and I have the Harley to roll around on in the interim.

Best move ever having two bikes .... it means you can take your time sorting out the other one if it has issues or needs regular maintenance.

Three bikes, with the third being a beater bike may be a better idea though, to save mileage on the other two ... let me start explaining this to the wife so long 😭

N + 1 Hairy, that is how it is……….. N being 15 for me…….3 not useable, waiting in line for rebuilding…..To be honest it is proving a little difficult to keep them all happy! Sorry that your Katoom has had some issues but once sorted I think you will have a fine machine there. I do fancy one in my garage!

[Spokey]

I have been home for a bit. Had a few cool rides. I took the Chunky Munich Bier Fraulein for a trip over Outeniqua Pass and enjoyed many rides on the Big Katoom. Yam T7 had a grand day to Swartberg Pass yesterday.

[Andymann]

On 7/1/2024 at 8:59 AM, Andymann said:

I've been a bit quiet - my Dad was diagnosed with Stage 4 Brain cancer so we were going through what bikes to keep and what to let go - all the pre-DJ bikes have gone to good homes and a lot of the spares too.  I also got rid of my little 125LC as that was really for my Dad to ride - quite sad, but it has gone to a good home in CT.

There was one last bike that my Dad and I were going to build together - sadly he won't be around to see me finish it, but I'll post some pics of the progress here as we start it!

I had all good intentions of taking some pics last night but got a bit sidetracked looking into all the boxes.  My Dad numbered all the boxes and put a detailed description of what was in each box but of course the first one I opened had nothing in apart from a small note saying gearbox in the paint cupboard..... may years ago I used to spray paint and we had a 50's mellamine kitchen cupboard in the Garage which we used to refer to as the paint cupboard.  The paint cupboard was repurposed to hold random bike parts but sure as anything, there was the gearbox all wrapped up.

Now I need to find the Crankcases, barrels and head.....

And now that I think about it, that 50's Mellamine cupboard is probably worth more than the bike.....

[Hairy]

 

[Hairy]

 

[Spokey]

On 7/2/2024 at 4:55 PM, Hairy said:

 

Old ballie is having a laugh! Missus less than happy…..

 

the nature of things!

[IceCreamMan]

 

lots of memes about this GSA. 

[IceCreamMan]

On 7/1/2024 at 7:59 AM, Andymann said:

I've been a bit quiet - my Dad was diagnosed with Stage 4 Brain cancer so we were going through what bikes to keep and what to let go - all the pre-DJ bikes have gone to good homes and a lot of the spares too.  I also got rid of my little 125LC as that was really for my Dad to ride - quite sad, but it has gone to a good home in CT.

There was one last bike that my Dad and I were going to build together - sadly he won't be around to see me finish it, but I'll post some pics of the progress here as we start it!

Andyman, all the best going forward. Rough time. 😢

 

[Gnarly]

The Lightie's race whip for this weekend at Junior Worlds in Netherlands.

[Hairy]

34 minutes ago, Gnarly said:

The Lightie's race whip for this weekend at Junior Worlds in Netherlands.

Congrats and best wishes to the youngster

[Andymann]

Thanks for all the words of support.  Sadly my Dad passed away on Monday morning just 51days after he was diagnosed.  On Mothers day we still took one of the bikes our for a quick ride.  It was crazy quick.

There will still be a bike built in his memory - but for now I'm just going to focus on getting the last DJ bike ready which was also the one he bought first so that I can ride it in his memory in March next year.

Cheers,

Andy

 

 

[Stoffel76]

1 hour ago, Andymann said:

Thanks for all the words of support.  Sadly my Dad passed away on Monday morning just 51days after he was diagnosed.  On Mothers day we still took one of the bikes our for a quick ride.  It was crazy quick.

There will still be a bike built in his memory - but for now I'm just going to focus on getting the last DJ bike ready which was also the one he bought first so that I can ride it in his memory in March next year.

Cheers,

Andy

 

 

Sincerest condolences to you and your family!

 

I'm sure his memory will live on for you through the bikes. So cool that you had that bond! 

[RocknRolla]

Condolences Andy.

We had my dad around for another year after diagnosis. It was an emotional year, with the last couple of months being the worst. It's a terrible disease, and leaves lasting impressions for the people that witnessed what it does.

Focus on the good times, and do not dwell on regrets. I think the fact that you can build a bike in his memory, is a great homage.

[sawystertrance]

19 hours ago, Andymann said:

Thanks for all the words of support.  Sadly my Dad passed away on Monday morning just 51days after he was diagnosed.  On Mothers day we still took one of the bikes our for a quick ride.  It was crazy quick.

There will still be a bike built in his memory - but for now I'm just going to focus on getting the last DJ bike ready which was also the one he bought first so that I can ride it in his memory in March next year.

Cheers,

Andy

 

 

Andy, my deepest sympathy for you and family. Words from well-wishers can never compensate for your loss but I hope you draw comfort from being part of a group here who empathise and wish you comfort and all the best

[IceCreamMan]

21 hours ago, Andymann said:

Thanks for all the words of support.  Sadly my Dad passed away on Monday morning just 51days after he was diagnosed.  On Mothers day we still took one of the bikes our for a quick ride.  It was crazy quick.

There will still be a bike built in his memory - but for now I'm just going to focus on getting the last DJ bike ready which was also the one he bought first so that I can ride it in his memory in March next year.

Cheers,

Andy

 

 

😢

all the best. Words fail. 
 

my mom passed from cancer more than 2 years ago, I am still battling with it . Just can’t make peace with it. 

 

Edited July 18, 2024 by IceCreamMan

[IceCreamMan]

Henry Cole is well known on this here island. Humourous guy with a few programs dealing with old vehicles and motoring related artefacts like petrol pumps etc.

just released a book. Well written and well it’s one thing I have always wanted to do. Just need lotto win.