Andymann Posted September 13, 2019 Share If only I had the funds. She is a beaut, and at that price a steal also. ANDYMAN, ANOTHER ONE FOR YOUR COLLECTION!!! I already have that ones sister :-) They are really lovely bikes - If I didn't already have one I would snap it up in a heartbeat. But Steve knows that already! Wannabe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allrounder Posted September 13, 2019 Share I bought these babies. Will tell you what they are like when they arrive and I had the time to fit them. https://www.bidorbuy.co.za/item/432661795/4_LED_Motorcycle_Mirror_Mount_LED_Driving_Fog_Spot_Light_Spotlight_Super_White.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted September 15, 2019 Share Hi guys. Glad to report the Dakkie is sold. Dude collecting it tonight. And then tomorrow I am collecting the Versys. So does anyone know of decent spots that I can look at for the versus? Or where i can look. And since it does not have crash bars on, I was considering putting bullbar brackets on the forks (it is upside down forks) with the spots. Thoughts? I'm not sure of availability in SA, but the Baja Designs lights are awesome. https://www.bajadesigns.com/Products/led-auxilary-lights.asp I have 2 of them mounted into a rally fairing. The top one is the Squadron Sport in Spotlight configuration, and I have it wired to come on as my high-beam. The bottom one is a Squadron Sport in Driving/Combo configuration. It's wired to be my regular headlight, and stays on when the high-beam is active. At a total of 6300 lumens (3150 each), they pack quite a punch. I may or may not be responsible for the blinding of a few possums while riding with the high-beams on. The build quality is exceptional. They have a good range of spares (lenses etc), mount kits and other accessories. A worthwhile investment! Allrounder, Wannabe and Steven Knoetze (sk27) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allrounder Posted September 16, 2019 Share So the Versys was driven from Hermanus to Cape town. That was fun. I am trying to explain the difference to people who do not know bikes, but wants to know how it feels different. My answer is horses for courses from this morning. I am very, very happy with the bike. It is an 08 650 with 33 000 on the clock. It feels perfect for how and where I ride. Barker trumpet will be installed end of Feb 2020. IceCreamMan and RocknRolla 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocknRolla Posted September 16, 2019 Share Best way to get acquainted with a new bike. I rode up my bike from Stillbaai to JHB over 2 days. Andymann, Steven Knoetze (sk27) and Allrounder 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allrounder Posted September 16, 2019 Share Yes, I now know there is a rattle just under the clocks. I also played around with the lever settings and what feels and works with my hands. I must say that I have to get use to the bike again. shifting gears etc feels different and now and then it is kind of jerky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted September 16, 2019 Share So it seems that my luck has changed, and I just need to get to durbs to get my mitts on this lovely lady. Comes with another bike as a donor. Soon. Soooooon. Wannabe, IceCreamMan, Hairy and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allrounder Posted September 16, 2019 Share Lekker!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted September 16, 2019 Share So it seems that my luck has changed, and I just need to get to durbs to get my mitts on this lovely lady. Comes with another bike as a donor. Soon. Soooooon. Congrats, and red bikes are faster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretched@Birth Posted September 16, 2019 Share So it seems that my luck has changed, and I just need to get to durbs to get my mitts on this lovely lady. Comes with another bike as a donor. Soon. Soooooon. That's a lekker base to build one of these: Steven Knoetze (sk27) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted September 16, 2019 Share That's a lekker base to build one of these:last pic has some great lines on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSG Posted September 16, 2019 Share So it seems that my luck has changed, and I just need to get to durbs to get my mitts on this lovely lady. Comes with another bike as a donor. Soon. Soooooon.Just make sure that the decompression lever works, otherwise push kick-start down till it bites and then kick all the way down otherwise you'll have a bleeding, very sore shin. But they are great bikes, old but great. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted September 16, 2019 Share Just make sure that the decompression lever works, otherwise push kick-start down till it bites and then kick all the way down otherwise you'll have a bleeding, very sore shin. But they are great bikes, old but great.Yep, I remember the kickback well. An old mate of mine got flung into his garage door trying to start it when the piston wasn't in the right position. LOL. He was only 40kg though. Skin and bone. Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted September 16, 2019 Share Just make sure that the decompression lever works, otherwise push kick-start down till it bites and then kick all the way down otherwise you'll have a bleeding, very sore shin. But they are great bikes, old but great.If you cant kick start a bike...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSG Posted September 16, 2019 Share If you cant kick start a bike......Push the happy button? [emoji1787][emoji1787] Spokey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted September 16, 2019 Share If you cant kick start a bike......Dude. ???? Sometimes they kick back. Hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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