Is motorcycling allowed?

[IceCreamMan]

2 minutes ago, Spokey said:

Yeah, the MT01, but riding home today I figure the RC8 is the way forward! I am  a huge fan of the LC8 engine…….as I sure you are aware!

Why limit yourself, life’s short. Buy both. 

[IceCreamMan]

ole howie’s latest jaunt. 
 

https://www.zabikers.co.za/2024/12/12/not-the-n2-suzuki-v-strom-dl1050de-on-a-3700km-odyssey/

[The Ouzo]

maybe someone here can answer this question, because I motorbike sales guy does not know.

 

Honda sell an XR190 that they call a farm bike. Why would this bike have a kickstand on the left AND the right ?

[IceCreamMan]

31 minutes ago, The Ouzo said:

maybe someone here can answer this question, because I motorbike sales guy does not know.

 

Honda sell an XR190 that they call a farm bike. Why would this bike have a kickstand on the left AND the right ?

For stability basically. If the bike is heavily loaded operate both stands and keep it upright. 

[The Ouzo]

6 minutes ago, IceCreamMan said:

For stability basically. If the bike is heavily loaded operate both stands and keep it upright. 

why not a centre stand then?

[IceCreamMan]

2 hours ago, The Ouzo said:

why not a centre stand then?

Good question. I reckon it’s cos these are built for rough terrains so the option of having a side stand on either side is good too. 
 

but , I hasten to add, I could be off kilter here. 
 

edit: I went out for a ride and it struck me, side stands stick out further than a centre stand so would be much more stable for a high COG laden bike. Maybe that’s why. 

Edited December 20, 2024 by IceCreamMan

[Andymann]

On 12/20/2024 at 2:09 PM, The Ouzo said:

maybe someone here can answer this question, because I motorbike sales guy does not know.

 

Honda sell an XR190 that they call a farm bike. Why would this bike have a kickstand on the left AND the right ?

Same as the AG200 -  the Farmers need to get off and on quite quickly and if they are on a camber they need a stand on both sides to allow for whichever way the camber is sloping.  AG200 also has a locking mechanism on the clutch so that you don't need to find neutral - you just pull in the clutch, lock it and then let it idle in gear while you hop off and open the gate....

[Spokey]

On 12/22/2024 at 6:03 PM, Andymann said:

Same as the AG200 -  the Farmers need to get off and on quite quickly and if they are on a camber they need a stand on both sides to allow for whichever way the camber is sloping.  AG200 also has a locking mechanism on the clutch so that you don't need to find neutral - you just pull in the clutch, lock it and then let it idle in gear while you hop off and open the gate....

Jeepers, I think I would benefit with all this on my 1190R!

[Spokey]

Merry Christmas All, well, those of you who celebrate it anyway. I decided on a quiet day of introspection in the Kamanassie, Prince Alfred Pass Diepwalle and Gouna Forests……Actually the Missus turfed me out so she could get on with her art stuff!

Edited December 25, 2024 by Spokey
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[Andymann]

So I did something pretty crazy this December.  In 2001 I bought a Velocette Venom 500 - I had just sold my MG and I wanted something that I could ride with my Dad (there's a pattern here!).  I paid R45000 for it - it was restored by a guy who had money and time and was largely viewed as the best restored Venom in South Africa and probably in the world - no exaggerations. It was my bike, but my Dad loved it.  In fact he rode it more than I did.  Problem was, it was never really mine - because someone else had built it, I never really felt an attachment.  And with my Dad gone, it just stood in the garage.  So I sold it.....

Now for the crazy part.....

[Andymann]

I sold a perfectly restored Venom which was licensed for this.  My Dad bought this years ago, in boxes, and was going to be the last bike he built.  He never got round to it, so I have decided to finish it for him, and I'm going to spend he better part of the money I got for the Venom to do this.  This bike will be the best restoration I have ever done and will be a tribute to him.  Watch this space!

[Andymann]

On 12/20/2021 at 3:31 PM, Andymann said:

And here's where we are so far - it's looking nice - long way to go still but we are making progress!

Only took me another 3 years 🙄

 

 

[IceCreamMan]

2 hours ago, Andymann said:

Only took me another 3 years 🙄

 

 

Fantastic. I rebuilt an MT50 a few years ago that had been in a shed since 1997. It gave me a huge thrill getting it going. 
 

nothing quite like resurrecting an old motor. 

[Gnarly]

17 hours ago, IceCreamMan said:

Fantastic. I rebuilt an MT50 a few years ago that had been in a shed since 1997. It gave me a huge thrill getting it going. 
 

nothing quite like resurrecting an old motor. 

Sounds like a KTM owner every weekend. 

[Hairy]

On 1/8/2025 at 6:59 AM, Gnarly said:

Sounds like a KTM owner every weekend. 

Somebody better hold me back ...

[Andymann]

Some Engineering today to stir up the grey matter..... my '31 GTP was missing these headlight stays.  No way was I going to ever find any even in the UK so dug out my ancient copy of ACAD R14 and copied something as best I can.  Got the Apprentices to make the jig for me and during lunch we all gathered and bent some SS bars.....

The Anoraks will say they are nowhere near the shape of the originals but I think after I paint them you will be pretty hard pressed to spot the difference.....