IceCreamMan Posted January 8, 2021 Posted January 8, 2021 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. Wannabe 1
Kranswurm Posted January 9, 2021 Posted January 9, 2021 https://youtu.be/FnXUx4cYdHAGave up after a few minutes.Like watching paint dry.Why is the first question that comes to mind
Hairy Posted January 9, 2021 Posted January 9, 2021 Gave up after a few minutes.Like watching paint dry.Why is the first question that comes to mindHe 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/ IceCreamMan 1
WrightJnr Posted January 10, 2021 Posted January 10, 2021 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! Danger Dassie and mazambaan 2
travisza Posted January 10, 2021 Posted January 10, 2021 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 WrightJnr 1
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted January 11, 2021 Posted January 11, 2021 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. E5336860-C881-48C5-8D69-87FEAA89CE04.jpg Go test ride one, the reviews were very underwhelming.Pricey for what you get..... DR ◣◢ 1
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted January 12, 2021 Posted January 12, 2021 These guys are tough as nails!!Heard a report for stage 3 or 4 of the bikes, where the guy (Spaniard on a Honda if I remember correctly) took a tumble, smashed his helmet and broke his nose BUT STILL WON THE STAGE. Insane!!! Hairy 1
mazambaan Posted January 12, 2021 Posted January 12, 2021 These guys are tough as nails!!Heard a report for stage 3 or 4 of the bikes, where the guy (Spaniard on a Honda if I remember correctly) took a tumble, smashed his helmet and broke his nose BUT STILL WON THE STAGE. Insane!!! It is a tough business - see interview with Skyler Howes who put his dislocated shoulder back in and raced 3 months after spinal fusion - he noted that Toby Price won with a broken bone in his hand. Not this year - last year or before. Couple of injuries at the top - broken nose and split lip. Gutted for Ross Branch; seemingly a somewhat random event too, bent chain guide. David Knight, who some said was an arrogant prick is good value; as are the Coronel brothers in their car. The Toby Price tyre "repair" was interesting. After the deaths of Gonk, and Elmer Symons before that, I am scared to watch the Dakar. It is so harsh. Steven Knoetze (sk27) 1
Hairy Posted January 12, 2021 Posted January 12, 2021 It is a tough business - see interview with Skyler Howes who put his dislocated shoulder back in and raced 3 months after spinal fusion - he noted that Toby Price won with a broken bone in his hand. Not this year - last year or before. Couple of injuries at the top - broken nose and split lip. Gutted for Ross Branch; seemingly a somewhat random event too, bent chain guide. David Knight, who some said was an arrogant prick is good value; as are the Coronel brothers in their car. The Toby Price tyre "repair" was interesting. After the deaths of Gonk, and Elmer Symons before that, I am scared to watch the Dakar. It is so harsh.Not allowing a rider to swap out a trashed tyre, but allowing the rider to continue on a botch tyre repair baffles the mind RE the safety of the riders on the route. If the idea is to get riders to look after their equipment, then just hit them with a time penalty should they trash something like the tyres. At least you have lest risk of someone loosing their life out in the desert racing on a seriously suspect tyre. mazambaan and Danger Dassie 2
bertusras Posted January 15, 2021 Posted January 15, 2021 some crazy stuff happening out there!? I stopped watching after the 2:33 scene
Hairy Posted January 15, 2021 Posted January 15, 2021 I stopped watching after the 2:33 sceneThere are things in there that make me grimace .......... but it boils down to humans being chops, no matter the form of transport.
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