Is motorcycling allowed?

[Hairy]

Did any of you riff raff do the Toy Run today?

Went out for quick 400km loop to the Overberg Toy Run this morning.

What a great ride out vs the 10min blast in CT to the Killarney option.

 

 

[Spokey]

2 hours ago, Gianna Edgcumbe said:

Oh ok

Funny guy hey

[GIANNA EDGCUMBE]

9 hours ago, Spokey said:

Funny guy hey

No, very not 

[Andymann]

14 hours ago, Spokey said:

I have several bikes that I am keen to add to my perhaps less than modest collection. I would welcome comments from you guys as to what you may think. I am totally out of the market for things like Honda CB 1100 RC/D etc and Aprilia RS250. 
I delayed on a Yamaha RD350 recently and now it is gone…….perhaps my moment has past.

Currently enquiries are in for a Ducati 748 in the striking yellow paint job to sit alongside the 749 Dark and gorgeous red 1098. 
Beyond that I am after a small Ducati Monster, 600 perhaps, perfectly formed and pretty.  A KTM 950/990 as not small and still perfectly formed. 
A Yamaha XT from 500 to 600 and even better a 750 twin.
An Aprilia RSV 1000 twin as not small, still perfectly formed and a gorgeous addition alongside the 1098 Ducati for modest cost.

Anyways, here is a pic of what may well be the Christmas present to my long suffering wife……..after all…….she did say the next bike must be a yellow Ducati…..this is the best I can do.

My Brother in CT is selling his 748R and his 999R but both red unfortunately.....

And I recently started putting feelers out to sell my XTZ - After the recent Fairest Cape I just don't see myself doing another Rally and I really only bought it to ride with my Dad.  It's not the most desirable Tenere of the bunch but the XT/Thumper FB page where I put the ad had quite a few hits, just nothing concrete.  Time of the year I guess.....

 

[Hairy]

31 minutes ago, Andymann said:

My Brother in CT is selling his 748R and his 999R but both red unfortunately.....

And I recently started putting feelers out to sell my XTZ - After the recent Fairest Cape I just don't see myself doing another Rally and I really only bought it to ride with my Dad.  It's not the most desirable Tenere of the bunch but the XT/Thumper FB page where I put the ad had quite a few hits, just nothing concrete.  Time of the year I guess.....

 

Hang tough ... December bonus are coming up for a lot of people too 

[Spokey]

14 hours ago, Andymann said:

My Brother in CT is selling his 748R and his 999R but both red unfortunately.....

And I recently started putting feelers out to sell my XTZ - After the recent Fairest Cape I just don't see myself doing another Rally and I really only bought it to ride with my Dad.  It's not the most desirable Tenere of the bunch but the XT/Thumper FB page where I put the ad had quite a few hits, just nothing concrete.  Time of the year I guess.....

 

Those R models will have a premium price. I do like a 999 too. I saw your XT advertised…I like it. The 748 I have been looking at does not have the Ducati books nor a spare key. No idea on the last belt service so I would feel the need to get that done. I may make an  adjusted lower offer with this in mind.

[IceCreamMan]

https://press.ktm.com/news-ktm-announces-strategic-restructuring-plan-?id=209380&menueid=3050&l=international&s=08
 

KTM have grown exponentially and have bought into other brands. Such rapid expansion is dangerous. Sometimes.

 

 

[Spokey]

I am unable to get the info I require before dropping Randellas on the Ducati 748 that I was looking at. There is no service history, no books and no info on the last belt service. There are no spare keys. The bike was on display in a house. 
Anyways a rather interesting Yamaha MT01 has come up at a good price. I have bought from this seller before and have trust. 
Just wondering what you enthusiasts may think of this as collectible potential. Rare and quirky springs to mind. However a nice addition to a collection of early 2000 V twins.

 

photo is of the bike by the seller.

[IceCreamMan]

3 hours ago, Spokey said:

I am unable to get the info I require before dropping Randellas on the Ducati 748 that I was looking at. There is no service history, no books and no info on the last belt service. There are no spare keys. The bike was on display in a house. 
Anyways a rather interesting Yamaha MT01 has come up at a good price. I have bought from this seller before and have trust. 
Just wondering what you enthusiasts may think of this as collectible potential. Rare and quirky springs to mind. However a nice addition to a collection of early 2000 V twins.

 

photo is of the bike by the seller.

Quirky bike. Surprised Yamaha ever launched this as it didn’t really fit in anywhere. I don’t think sales were good either for that reason. They go for around 6 grand here, just looked and found an sp version for 14 grand but doubt they will get that. 
 

I reckon go for it, Yamaha reliability, Lekker cruiser , it has its place under the sun. 

[Hairy]

[Andymann]

On 11/30/2024 at 8:37 AM, Spokey said:

I am unable to get the info I require before dropping Randellas on the Ducati 748 that I was looking at. There is no service history, no books and no info on the last belt service. There are no spare keys. The bike was on display in a house. 
Anyways a rather interesting Yamaha MT01 has come up at a good price. I have bought from this seller before and have trust. 
Just wondering what you enthusiasts may think of this as collectible potential. Rare and quirky springs to mind. However a nice addition to a collection of early 2000 V twins.

 

photo is of the bike by the seller.

So those are really interesting bikes - a future classic for sure.  They got quote a bad rap, especially here in SA because everyone was anticipating this was the new VMax and when it arrived it was very disappointing - Massive Torque (see what I did there!) but not much else.  Redline is at 4500rpm if I remember correctly.  We brought in 50 to SA and eventually had to dribble them out as demos.  R1 forks, R1 brakes, not an R1 swing arm (although very close), and a XVS1900 motor.  Save some money for the proper Akrapovic pipes - they sound great with them!  But don't expect Superbike performance.......

Edited December 5, 2024 by Andymann
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[Spokey]

2 hours ago, Andymann said:

So those are really interesting bikes - a future classic for sure.  They got quote a bad rap, especially here in SA because everyone was anticipating this was the new VMax and when it arrived it was very disappointing - Massive Torque (see what I did there!) but not much else.  Redline is at 4500rpm if I remember correctly.  We brought in 50 to SA and eventually had to dribble them out as demos.  R1 forks, R1 brakes, not an R1 swing arm (although very close), and a XVS1900 motor.  Save some money for the proper Akrapovic pipes - they sound great with them!  But don't expect Superbike performance.......

I have just been thrown a curve ball…. I am in Joburg heading home tomorrow and have been to see a really interesting little Laverda 750 S Formula in bright red. I expect that is even more rare but in all honesty it is unlikely I would ride it much. Very pretty Italian exotica though.

[Spokey]

Photo from advertisers page. This is a little beauty……

[Andymann]

14 hours ago, Spokey said:

I have just been thrown a curve ball…. I am in Joburg heading home tomorrow and have been to see a really interesting little Laverda 750 S Formula in bright red. I expect that is even more rare but in all honesty it is unlikely I would ride it much. Very pretty Italian exotica though.

You're a sucker for punishment aren't you.....

I buy my vehicles using a very simple theory - I'd rather be unimpressed than annoyed.  If there was ever a manufacturer that didn't subscribe to that theory it will be a Laverda....

Having said that, I happily be annoyed owning one of these

 

[IceCreamMan]

18 hours ago, Spokey said:

Photo from advertisers page. This is a little beauty……

Always liked these. Would happily have one. 

[Andymann]

I've just seen the page number and it reminded me about that time Kawasaki couldn't be bothered trying to sort out the midrange on their ZX6-R so just said screw it and added an extra 36cc.....