Is motorcycling allowed?

[Andymann]

Looks awesome

 

Thanks - it's been a bit of a challenge.  So much was worn or rusted that I didn't really have a choice not to replace - so the budget has been blown right out the window.  It's scary how quickly the costs add up.

[DR ◣◢]

My ass is seriously itching to get back on two wheels again. 
In fact it started itching the day my Harley was sold. 

 

This caught my attention. 

 

[IceCreamMan]

Thanks - it's been a bit of a challenge.  So much was worn or rusted that I didn't really have a choice not to replace - so the budget has been blown right out the window.  It's scary how quickly the costs add up.

 

Will be a great investment once complete i suspect. These bikes are sought after.

[Andymann]

Will be a great investment once complete i suspect. These bikes are sought after.

 

it's odd hey - I've joined a DT forum in FB which is predominately UK based and there's a huge demand for the earlier 175MX - the prices are crazy.  When the guys saw my 175 they were a bit confused because I'm not sure they ever got that model in the UK so they weren't really sure what it was. When I told them they were still available new a few of the guys were very keen to bring some in.

 

So who knows - maybe one day I put the 125LC, the 175 and the 200 in a crate and some guy in the UK who is DT mad will snap them up!

[Andymann]

it's odd hey - I've joined a DT forum in FB which is predominately UK based and there's a huge demand for the earlier 175MX - the prices are crazy.  When the guys saw my 175 they were a bit confused because I'm not sure they ever got that model in the UK so they weren't really sure what it was. When I told them they were still available new a few of the guys were very keen to bring some in.

 

So who knows - maybe one day I put the 125LC, the 175 and the 200 in a crate and some guy in the UK who is DT mad will snap them up!

 

 

As it stands though, I have again over-capitalized.  It will never pay me back what I have spent in ZAR.  But then we don't buy these things and restore them to make money!

[IceCreamMan]

it's odd hey - I've joined a DT forum in FB which is predominately UK based and there's a huge demand for the earlier 175MX - the prices are crazy.  When the guys saw my 175 they were a bit confused because I'm not sure they ever got that model in the UK so they weren't really sure what it was. When I told them they were still available new a few of the guys were very keen to bring some in.

 

So who knows - maybe one day I put the 125LC, the 175 and the 200 in a crate and some guy in the UK who is DT mad will snap them up!

 

I think the emissions controls here will prevent them from being able to be licenced. My gamma was imported in 2018 here but it was made in 1983 and thus is judged on 1983 standards and not 2018 standards. 

 

Them 175's will go for about 4 grand in good condition more or less and the values are only going up. I am sure that if you were looking to sell someone would buy them in the blink of an eye. The market ffor old bikes is insane. Not all models but certainly the DT range is gold here. 

[Andymann]

I think the emissions controls here will prevent them from being able to be licenced. My gamma was imported in 2018 here but it was made in 1983 and thus is judged on 1983 standards and not 2018 standards. 

 

Them 175's will go for about 4 grand in good condition more or less and the values are only going up. I am sure that if you were looking to sell someone would buy them in the blink of an eye. The market ffor old bikes is insane. Not all models but certainly the DT range is gold here. 

 

That's interesting - a good rule of thumb is that if you sell a bike overseas you can only count on about 60% of what you get for it actually making its way into your bank account - so assuming 4k I would probably only get 2.4k out.  But multiply that by 18 and it does make sense - because the demand in SA is very low so it's not going to sell here for R30k let alone R40k....

[IceCreamMan]

That's interesting - a good rule of thumb is that if you sell a bike overseas you can only count on about 60% of what you get for it actually making its way into your bank account - so assuming 4k I would probably only get 2.4k out.  But multiply that by 18 and it does make sense - because the demand in SA is very low so it's not going to sell here for R30k let alone R40k....

 

Throw it out there on the FB group to get an idea. Collectors may buy a container load and thus their cost per unit comes down drastically. To register here is fairly easy exercise but there would be taxes if not owned for a number of years. 

 

I seen FS1 e go for 6 grand. Good RD350's (not brazillian imports) got for nearly 10. RGV's over 10. Crazy money chasing older bikes. Gamma 500's i saw a NOS one go for 40k. Most around 20k, same as RD500's. I need a lotto win but one day would like a gamma 500. 

 

There is huge money in older bikes esp for desirable models. 

[Danger Dassie]

[Hairy]

[Kranswurm]

https://youtu.be/FnXUx4cYdHA

Gave up after a few minutes.Like watching paint dry.Why is the first question that comes to mind

[Hairy]

Gave up after a few minutes.Like watching paint dry.Why is the first question that comes to mind

He is really a genius when it comes to playing with motorcycle engines, and has a couple of his bikes displayed at the Barber museum in the states.

 

He however is not a media personality or "influencer" ... so his vids are very mellow.

 

To put a cycling twist on it, he also designed his own DH bike and suspension for son to race back in the day and is playing with suspension again now for his son to ride on.

 

https://www.barbermuseum.org/

[WrightJnr]

Heartbreaking to see Ross Branch crying next to his bike after a small crash at the Dakar ended up in the chain wrapping itself around the frame and swing arm. Later reports that he got it sorted but has lost 45min. He was running so strong! But it’s not over yet!

[travisza]

Heartbreaking to see Ross Branch crying next to his bike after a small crash at the Dakar ended up in the chain wrapping itself around the frame and swing arm. Later reports that he got it sorted but has lost 45min. He was running so strong! But it’s not over yet!

Ah no! Gutted for him. He was riding insanely well. Was so cool to see him up there and on the highlights each day

[IceCreamMan]

Auriol passed away.

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

My ass is seriously itching to get back on two wheels again. 

In fact it started itching the day my Harley was sold. 

 

This caught my attention. 

 

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Go test ride one, the reviews were very underwhelming.

Pricey for what you get.....