Is motorcycling allowed?

[Hairy]

7 hours ago, IceCreamMan said:

Sexy bike

 

https://youtu.be/nMeXoEVFOpw?si=T4ZM5tBns_yIrFsg

reminds me of this lovely little bike that I would LOVE to ride and better yet still own

[Spokey]

I took the little TLS out for the first proper run since I became the custodian. I was well aware of the reputation these bike have but  honestly I think it is a gem. 1998 model with the factory fitted stearing damper. I trundled over Outeniqua Pass and into Waboomskraal Valley. The bike was awesome in 4th gear over the pass…….pulling hard out of the corners with strong engine braking. I try to ride the Pass with no brakes, just using throttle and engine braking, after all it is no race track ( I am told). She definitely has become one of my favourites. Much easier than the Ducati 1098 and deceptively quick. The sound track is rolling thunder!

Edited March 18, 2025 by Spokey
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[Spokey]

On 3/11/2025 at 12:30 PM, IceCreamMan said:

Sexy bike

 

https://youtu.be/nMeXoEVFOpw?si=T4ZM5tBns_yIrFsg

This is really beautiful IMHO, but the price is high.  Though 10 000 to 11 000 USD buys an original RS90 from ‘70’s out here in SA. Still a lot of Randellas!

[IceCreamMan]

10 hours ago, Spokey said:

This is really beautiful IMHO, but the price is high.  Though 10 000 to 11 000 USD buys an original RS90 from ‘70’s out here in SA. Still a lot of Randellas!

If I had the coin I would have both. 

[Hairy]

So the Harley needs a new rear tyre ... just short on 5K for the Night Dragon with fitment.

The KTM base gasket has reached the point of no return and should now be shorted out before doing any longer rides. That is looking like a min. 10.5K bill.

Still cheaper than keeping a well spec'ed MTB running 🤣

[IceCreamMan]

16 hours ago, Hairy said:

So the Harley needs a new rear tyre ... just short on 5K for the Night Dragon with fitment.

The KTM base gasket has reached the point of no return and should now be shorted out before doing any longer rides. That is looking like a min. 10.5K bill.

Still cheaper than keeping a well spec'ed MTB running 🤣

Bikes just cost money. Close eyes and pay. 
 

my monster coming up for 600 mile service. Essentially an oil change. Quoted 325 pounds. It hurts me deeply cos I could do it for less than 50. Adjust the chain etc. 

but then I would lose the warranty and we all know Ducati warranty is worth gold. 🤣

[Hairy]

On 3/20/2025 at 1:24 PM, IceCreamMan said:

Bikes just cost money. Close eyes and pay. 
 

my monster coming up for 600 mile service. Essentially an oil change. Quoted 325 pounds. It hurts me deeply cos I could do it for less than 50. Adjust the chain etc. 

but then I would lose the warranty and we all know Ducati warranty is worth gold. 🤣

My one neighbour has a Monster ........ he said to me the other day, you need to come around and take her for a spin.

The temptation is very very real, but I do not like riding other peoples bikes.

[IceCreamMan]

1 hour ago, Hairy said:

My one neighbour has a Monster ........ he said to me the other day, you need to come around and take her for a spin.

The temptation is very very real, but I do not like riding other peoples bikes.

I am still learning how to ride this monster. It’s tiny for a 1000 cc motorcycle and it turns on a tickey. Weights next to nothing and has a huge surge of torque. Can’t take it over 6000 rpm while running in but reality is there is plenty fun under 6k anyway. Accelerates like a rocket and weird seeing as it only has 110 hp. Feels twitchy but maybe a dampener could give it some stability though the forums say nothing to worry about. 
 

it’s a hellova lot of fun, what biking is about really, fun. 

[Andymann]

And in the next chapter of bikes that Andymann buys which will only need a few small issues sorted but turn into a massive money pit we have a 1981 DT175H.........

Quickly taking off the exhaust to paint and check why the head is leaking will turn into a complete rebuild.  But it needs to be done unfortunately, and as I tell the Apprentices that work for us - do it properly.  You can't be half-pregnant!

[Andymann]

And on a more positive note - I decided that since no-one else was able to help I was on my own with the weird YDIS Carbs on the XTZ.  So after much cursing and gnashing of teeth I managed to figure out how it works....

The float level is super critical and needs to be set off the bike perfectly level.

 

 

[Stoffel76]

6 hours ago, Andymann said:

 

They're like a pair of weird, Siamese twin carburetors! Left carb gets the float bowl, right one got the vacuum diaphragm and then they share!   🤣

 

 

 

[Andymann]

1 minute ago, Stoffel76 said:

They're like a pair of weird, Siamese twin carburetors! Left carb gets the float bowl, right one got the vacuum diaphragm and then they share!   🤣

 

 

 

Exactly. And if the Motorcycle Gods so wish, they might exist in harmony.  But you have to make all sorts of sacrifices.  Otherwise, Mr. Primary and Ms. Secondary are just going to practice corridor sex......

[Andymann]

I will say though that for the first time since I have owned it, it's beautiful low down where you get the benefit of the normal slide carb, but when you whack open the throttle and the CV comes into play it pulls like a train.  It's really fun to ride now.

[IceCreamMan]

Took the RF out yesterday for a ride to meet a mate. Every time I ride this I am reminded what a great bike this is. Stable as anything and just soooo smooth. 
 

needs a good clean though, winter riding has taken its toll. 

[Hairy]

On 3/27/2025 at 9:46 AM, Andymann said:

And on a more positive note - I decided that since no-one else was able to help I was on my own with the weird YDIS Carbs on the XTZ.  So after much cursing and gnashing of teeth I managed to figure out how it works....

The float level is super critical and needs to be set off the bike perfectly level.

 

 

Idle sounds good.

[Andymann]

On 3/27/2025 at 9:37 AM, Andymann said:

And in the next chapter of bikes that Andymann buys which will only need a few small issues sorted but turn into a massive money pit we have a 1981 DT175H.........

Quickly taking off the exhaust to paint and check why the head is leaking will turn into a complete rebuild.  But it needs to be done unfortunately, and as I tell the Apprentices that work for us - do it properly.  You can't be half-pregnant!

Motor will need a complete redo......