Veloce Posted April 24, 2008 Share Oh well, at least you've got a fast bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2S2 Posted April 24, 2008 Share Pity the bike has such a slow rider though... I'll be the first to admit my car is not fast at all! In fact, my Volvo is probably faster! There is however something really amazing about driving a classic car though, which most drivers of modern cars simply will never understand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subfree Posted April 24, 2008 Share There is a Guy by the name of Bernard who does Nicasil coatings in Randburg for mostly 2-stroke race motors, he is a very keen cyclist as well! PM me if you need his details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_the_builder Posted April 24, 2008 Share Pity the bike has such a slow rider though... I'll be the first to admit my car is not fast at all! In fact' date=' my Volvo is probably faster! There is however something really amazing about driving a classic car though, which most drivers of modern cars simply will never understand![/quote'] What volvo? Can we get an updated signature please... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veloce Posted April 24, 2008 Share With that I fully agree!!!! I get a huge thrill from driving my '72 and that sound....absolutely awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2S2 Posted April 24, 2008 Share Signature updated to show my new boring phase in life!72? Brilliant car! Ever had fuel go into the oil filler cap? Not too many '72s around anymore - Targa or Coupe? What colour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocketbikes Posted April 24, 2008 Share R2S2, Subfree answered for me. Bernard has his shop on the 4th floor (dunno the building's name) in Fontainebleau, Randburg. Cnr Maria str and 4th Ave North. I heard he is the only person who has the rights or something to do Nicasil. Dunno if it's true or not, but I do know he does the cylinders for most the bike shops around the country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtrider Posted April 24, 2008 Share My Alfa eater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veloce Posted April 24, 2008 Share 72? Brilliant car! Ever had fuel go into the oil filler cap? Not too many '72s around anymore - Targa or Coupe? What colour?Noooooooooooo, 72 ALFA ROMEO of course. I dont drive a glorified Volkswagen....err I mean Porsche.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veloce Posted April 24, 2008 Share But seriously though, I agree with you about the speed thing. For me handling and a torquey motor are more important than speed 10 fold. Also for me the most important is appreciation of the engineering. Alfa pioneered the alloy engine block and the casting is so complicated very few have even tried to copy it. Its about appreciating the finer things in life: Fine woman, fine wine, fine art and i don't drink nor am i interested in art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2S2 Posted April 25, 2008 Share Subfree, Pocketbikes;Thanks for the advice on the Nikasil. I'll definitely be in touch with Berhard! Dirt Rider;Is that an X-19? Veloce;Please tell me your car is a GT Junior! I love those! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtrider Posted April 25, 2008 Share Yip but I sold it so I could start my new project . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2S2 Posted April 25, 2008 Share I dont drive a glorified Volkswagen....err I mean Porsche.... Many people would like to believe that! If you follow world finance, as one does, you might know that Porsche has been given the green light to buy a controlling (51%) stake in Volkswagen. Soon I guess Volkswagen guys will be telling everyone they drive Porsches! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veloce Posted April 25, 2008 Share Yep, GT junior 1600 with a 2 litre motor in now. There is nothing more beautiful than 2 sidedraught webers with trumpets feeding a twin cam motor!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_the_builder Posted April 25, 2008 Share Signature updated to show my new boring phase in life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2S2 Posted April 25, 2008 Share Yip but I sold it so I could start my new project . I hope this new project has four wheels! The X-19 had quite a cult following around the world, pity to see so very few around these days. I used to love the green metallic colour they came in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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