Is motorcycling allowed?

[sawystertrance]

Hmm. What is he stressed about? A failing business? Makes sense and I feel for him if true but he needs to honour his commitments

[Hairy]

3 hours ago, sawystertrance said:

Hmm. What is he stressed about? A failing business? Makes sense and I feel for him if true but he needs to honour his commitments

Been sticking with him, and trying to be supportive.

Honestly hope he gets his workshop back together and gets things working on his side.

Could be being suckered, or the bro is really in a tough spot and getting sorted.

[Andymann]

On 8/25/2025 at 10:32 AM, Hairy said:

His name is Wynand.

WR Cycles

Ish - is this your guy?

[Hairy]

That is not cool!

3 hours ago, Andymann said:

Ish - is this your guy?

That is seriously not cool.

[Hairy]

After asking for more than a week now, I finally got the following from him this morning.

 

[Hairy]

4 hours ago, Andymann said:

Ish - is this your guy?

Reached out to this guy now, I suspect I know where he got the parts from and have sent this guy the parts co's info so he can reach out to them and see if this was one of theirs.

My guess is that the mechanic owes them money, and he does not want to make contact with them again.

[Hairy]

1 minute ago, Hairy said:

Reached out to this guy now, I suspect I know where he got the parts from and have sent this guy the parts co's info so he can reach out to them and see if this was one of theirs.

My guess is that the mechanic owes them money, and he does not want to make contact with them again.

[Andymann]

Sorry mate - this is just one massive screw up.

[Hairy]

6 hours ago, Andymann said:

Sorry mate - this is just one massive screw up.

All good. I do think we will eventually cross the finish line ok. 

Took a closer look at the pics.  The small crevices of the motor look to be really clean. He would not have cleaned the engine other than if he did split the casings to flush and clean it properly. 

So being positive here. 

[Spokey]

The little RC8 has arrived at its new home….So, she is a 2010 model which means an 1150 cc engine, not 1190. +-152 hp and not 170 of the R model. But the torque is very similar. No rider aids at all but then again, I am used to that from the older 1098. Styling is not for everyone but I like the bike. Original rear indicator unit is a big plus for me, perhaps not in looks but originality.

Edited November 26, 2025 by Spokey
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[Hairy]

That is sexy, and must pull like a freight train.

[RocknRolla]

Congrats. Sure is a mean looking bike that. 

 

[Andymann]

Definitely a future classic.  No electronic nanny stuff either, right?

[Spokey]

3 hours ago, Andymann said:

Definitely a future classic.  No electronic nanny stuff either, right?

No electronic aids at all.

[Spokey]

18 hours ago, Hairy said:

That is sexy, and must pull like a freight train.

Not ridden it yet, since I sorted the paperwork we have had a lot of rain!

[Andymann]

I know right.  I was planning to take the TRX out for a bit of a ride this weekend to shake off the cobwebs and it doesn't look promising at all!