Gnarly Posted March 3 Posted March 3 The lightie's new whip.... Although I sell Husqvarna in UAE. Always had a soft spot for Yamaha. My Pops opened Petersen Yamaha like a week before he passed away. WaynejG, IceCreamMan, Stoffel76 and 2 others 5
Hairy Posted March 4 Posted March 4 (edited) Namibia looks like it was made for ADV bikes Edited March 4 by Hairy
Spokey Posted March 4 Posted March 4 I have been up to Namibia twice in the last two years. Just the south and central up to Windhoek. The dirt roads in this region are awesome for bikes, particularly the south. I was traveling in my Hilux with the Missus, camping, doing my tax tours. I fly to work from Windhoek and she drives home. Long trip for her but she enjoys the solo drive over 3 days. I would love to return on my bike. Would take my Yamaha T7. I look forward to traveling north and then across to Bots to travel to work from Gabs……but it is a long way!
IceCreamMan Posted March 5 Posted March 5 23 hours ago, Hairy said: Namibia looks like it was made for ADV bikes Did a few ADV trips in Namibia….nothing gnarley though but along the caprivi strip in the north entering from the top of Botswana. And re-entering Botswana. Beautiful landscapes and one can truly get lost. Some things I really miss about Africa , the desolateness is something I will never find on this island that’s for sure. then of course I did a number of trips in the 80’s, fun trips delivering Ratels which we thoroughly thrashed and abused on the way. But that’s a story for another day. beautiful country Hairy 1
Hairy Posted March 5 Posted March 5 10 hours ago, IceCreamMan said: Did a few ADV trips in Namibia….nothing gnarley though but along the caprivi strip in the north entering from the top of Botswana. And re-entering Botswana. Beautiful landscapes and one can truly get lost. Some things I really miss about Africa , the desolateness is something I will never find on this island that’s for sure. then of course I did a number of trips in the 80’s, fun trips delivering Ratels which we thoroughly thrashed and abused on the way. But that’s a story for another day. beautiful country Have you seen the open spaces that Itchy Boots is going through in Saudi Arabia at the moment 😍 IceCreamMan 1
Hairy Posted March 5 Posted March 5 Couple of hair pin bends. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1901833643683198
mazambaan Posted March 6 Posted March 6 On 3/3/2025 at 11:46 AM, Gnarly said: The lightie's new whip.... Although I sell Husqvarna in UAE. Always had a soft spot for Yamaha. My Pops opened Petersen Yamaha like a week before he passed away. Very nice and I may have dodged a bullet as my son is a water boy and slightly cheaper; but you are "in the business" as it were. Quick question please; what do you see as the future for Husqvarna - I have two (501 and 701) so am an "interested and affected" party?
Gnarly Posted March 6 Posted March 6 1 hour ago, mazambaan said: Very nice and I may have dodged a bullet as my son is a water boy and slightly cheaper; but you are "in the business" as it were. Quick question please; what do you see as the future for Husqvarna - I have two (501 and 701) so am an "interested and affected" party? It's a really hard question to answer, short term, I'd stock up on spares. The delay getting spares from the factory is getting really lengthy. Creditors have agreed to the "bail out" plan so this is a positive. Personally, can't see the KTM group folding, Indians and Chinese have invested to much in to manufacturing plants. As for brands in the group, still not even sure why they bought the GasGas brand in the first place. I think the mind set is save the KTM brand first and the other two will follow. Lets see. mazambaan and IceCreamMan 2
mazambaan Posted March 6 Posted March 6 2 hours ago, Gnarly said: It's a really hard question to answer, short term, I'd stock up on spares. The delay getting spares from the factory is getting really lengthy. Creditors have agreed to the "bail out" plan so this is a positive. Personally, can't see the KTM group folding, Indians and Chinese have invested to much in to manufacturing plants. As for brands in the group, still not even sure why they bought the GasGas brand in the first place. I think the mind set is save the KTM brand first and the other two will follow. Lets see. Thank you, point taken and I will do that. Luckily, touch wood, these bikes do not need much in the way of spares. Fuel, tyres, change oil (ah, oil filters - there are alternatives I believe!) and go.
IceCreamMan Posted March 6 Posted March 6 https://www.thebikespecialists.com/vehicle/honda-rvf750-vm-rc45-race-bike-in-sheffield-635cca03-4569-4ef4-9122-2f2f60ed03a6
IceCreamMan Posted March 11 Posted March 11 Sexy bike https://youtu.be/nMeXoEVFOpw?si=T4ZM5tBns_yIrFsg Stoffel76 1
Hairy Posted March 11 Posted March 11 7 hours ago, IceCreamMan said: Sexy bike https://youtu.be/nMeXoEVFOpw?si=T4ZM5tBns_yIrFsg reminds me of this lovely little bike that I would LOVE to ride and better yet still own IceCreamMan, Spokey and WaynejG 2 1
Spokey Posted March 18 Posted March 18 (edited) I took the little TLS out for the first proper run since I became the custodian. I was well aware of the reputation these bike have but honestly I think it is a gem. 1998 model with the factory fitted stearing damper. I trundled over Outeniqua Pass and into Waboomskraal Valley. The bike was awesome in 4th gear over the pass…….pulling hard out of the corners with strong engine braking. I try to ride the Pass with no brakes, just using throttle and engine braking, after all it is no race track ( I am told). She definitely has become one of my favourites. Much easier than the Ducati 1098 and deceptively quick. The sound track is rolling thunder! Edited March 18 by Spokey Content WaynejG and IceCreamMan 1 1
Spokey Posted March 18 Posted March 18 On 3/11/2025 at 12:30 PM, IceCreamMan said: Sexy bike https://youtu.be/nMeXoEVFOpw?si=T4ZM5tBns_yIrFsg This is really beautiful IMHO, but the price is high. Though 10 000 to 11 000 USD buys an original RS90 from ‘70’s out here in SA. Still a lot of Randellas! IceCreamMan 1
IceCreamMan Posted March 19 Posted March 19 10 hours ago, Spokey said: This is really beautiful IMHO, but the price is high. Though 10 000 to 11 000 USD buys an original RS90 from ‘70’s out here in SA. Still a lot of Randellas! If I had the coin I would have both. Spokey 1
Hairy Posted March 19 Posted March 19 So the Harley needs a new rear tyre ... just short on 5K for the Night Dragon with fitment. The KTM base gasket has reached the point of no return and should now be shorted out before doing any longer rides. That is looking like a min. 10.5K bill. Still cheaper than keeping a well spec'ed MTB running 🤣 IceCreamMan and WaynejG 2
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