The wall of coolness [Archive] - Page 2

avgas

3rd April 2009, 22:45

Cool
GB400/500
Norton Commando (horrible bike though)
Triumph 650 Bonnie
Harley 1200 Sporty (sad, sad but true)
Triumph Speed Triple
Burts indian
Anything with a peashooter exhaust

Uncool
XRB500
Norton Nemesis (but what a machine)
Suzuki GSXR K1 (AWESOME BIKE - always owned by a tight race suit plonker sadly - remember this is the cool wall)
BMW GS (once again awsome bike - sadly owned by most uncool teachers/librarians/geeks/engineers....uncool people)
Britten (before you burn me think about this - when was the last time you saw a world class weightlifter wearing pink and blue? The britten is like NASA - only cool if your uncool)......i love it, i love geeky stuff, i have a big calculator.
Anything with stickers

Laxi

4th April 2009, 01:32

Cool
Britten (before you burn me think about this - when was the last time you saw a world class weightlifter wearing pink and blue? The britten is like NASA - only cool if your uncool)......i love it, i love geeky stuff, i have a big calculator.
Anything with stickers

dosnt matter how much you say before you burn me! its gonna happen:laugh:, guaranteed. thats what made the britten so cool, it had the ugliest colour scheme that looked like a liberachy/wacko jackson joint effort but the engineering on those machines just made you drool, I still go to the cafe at te papa just so i can sit there and ogle that bike, add to that that it could eat ducatis, diguest them and then crap them out as over priced paper weights and the britten has to feature in the top 5 of any cool list

NordieBoy

4th April 2009, 08:11

Cool
GB400/500

Unfortunatly if one of us has owned one it's therefore inelegible...

:shutup:

Padmei

4th April 2009, 19:32

Unfortunatly if one of us has owned one it's therefore inelegible...

:shutup:

It was Black baby, black as night, black as the inside of the arsehole of a very black black bear, black & proud, loud & proud, black,loud Proud. Cool, cool as an iceberg in a giant frozen sea. Cool enough to be on a menthol cigarette ad. Black, loud, proud,cool

Yeah

NordieBoy

4th April 2009, 20:04

It was Black baby, black as night, black as the inside of the arsehole of a very black black bear, black & proud, loud & proud, black,loud Proud. Cool, cool as an iceberg in a giant frozen sea. Cool enough to be on a menthol cigarette ad. Black, loud, proud,cool

Yeah

Do you know someone who owned one?

Moki

10th April 2009, 06:54

I think it's genuine, that's a V-Max motor, but you never know with Photoshop.
Found it here:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109757

VMax? Wonder what spooning this engine into that frame would do to mid-life crises.http://users.hunterlink.net.au/~ddped/rrv2.htm

Moki

10th April 2009, 06:56

this chap's out for a good time.

....and who said the KLR had a dodgy rear subframe?

Oscar

10th April 2009, 08:37

marks

10th April 2009, 11:05

bart

13th April 2009, 22:57

VMax? Wonder what spooning this engine into that frame would do to mid-life crises.http://users.hunterlink.net.au/~ddped/rrv2.htm

Yeah, I heard about that one. Apparently he was floging out a gearbox every ride. Became a little impractical, even though Holden gearboxes are easy to find. :innocent:

warewolf

14th April 2009, 13:32

cooneyr

14th April 2009, 15:50

Mmmm Rolls-Royce Merlin V12 is one of the sweetest sounds in motoring. Heard some at various tractor pulls years ago. Every time they revved it up, the hairs on the back of my spine would all stand on end. At full noise it was sensory overload... :drool:

You need to try the rolls griffon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolls-Royce_Griffon) - 36l as opposed to the 27l of the Merlin. Even betterer :niceone: There was a nice one in a MIX Spitty puring around the Wanaka air show till some "Wallice" dumped it on its lid (crank rotates the other direction to the Merlin so you need to correct the torque the otherway on takeoff - doh). Pitty

Cheers R

BMWST?

14th April 2009, 16:00

I remember the first time I saw a CBX.
I couldn't believe anyone could deal with all that power.

In perspective - it has very similar performance to a 990 Adventure.

dont know about that...they could rev,would do damn near 120k in first

BMWST?

14th April 2009, 16:08

Feh.

It was a Johnny Come Lately "me too" effort.

The SR500 - that was cool...

no they werent.... i had one and sold it after about three months

Oscar

14th April 2009, 17:09

dont know about that...they could rev,would do damn near 120k in first

The KTM 990/950 has similar HP and quarter mile times.

Oscar

14th April 2009, 17:11

no they werent.... i had one and sold it after about three months

I assume you're referring to the SR.
Why?

Padmei

14th April 2009, 19:01

NordieBoy

14th April 2009, 19:40

I had an SR185 and the 250 was the same. Just like the GN's. The SR500 however was a lot more dirttracker style.

Oscar

14th April 2009, 19:47

What the SR had similar hp to the KTM? Mate they hven't gone far really have they?

The SR to me is one the dumbest ugliest bikes I have ever seen - next to the FT500 that is... However they have an absolutely huge following overseas. As Woodman said before 'one mans mona lisa is another mans fat smiling tart' or somting like dat.....

Er - the KTM was being compared to a CBX.

As far as the SR500 is concerned, you have to put it in context.
Pommy singles had long gone. and Yamaha were the first Jap maker to resurrect (copy, actually), the concept.

XF650

14th April 2009, 20:42

Sorry Padmei but I'm going to have to stick up for the Honda FT500 & FT400 Ascot series.
Heaps were sold in NZ in the early 1980's so they were quite popular for a while. I admit though you don't see many still on the road & their styling is an '"aquired taste". One reason for their demise is that (because of their electric start) their engines were popular for off road karts.
Basically it's an XR500 motor with chassis & trim styled to look something like the flat track bikes of that era. But they weren't a success, even though in the States there is heaps of aftermarket stuff to wake them up & they even raced them.
Yes, I'v owned both models, they were fun to ride & surprisingly good gravel bikes.
Pic is my 500, nice & clean before selling it in 2003.

Oscar

14th April 2009, 20:47

XF650

14th April 2009, 23:14

I kinda liked 'em...
They were styled and named after Honda's Grand National Racer in the States, and I never understood why they didn't make a proper one - a fire breathing XLV motor version...

The V Twin Ascot from that era (VT500).

Padmei

15th April 2009, 07:53

ooh stop it I've just had breakfast & i don't want to lose it:crazy::sick::laugh:

Oscar

15th April 2009, 08:30

The V Twin Ascot from that era (VT500).

Forgot about that.
They shoulda made a 750.

cooneyr

15th April 2009, 13:30

Why the hell are we talking about VT's and FT's in a thread about cool adv bikes. I'm not sure they even make cool road bikes!!!

This should be on the sub zero wall - prototype 950 Adventure

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/prototype-spy-concept/KTM-2000-950Adventure.jpg

And the one I really want - 05 950 Adv S :drool::drool::drool:
http://wachs.smugmug.com/photos/488812334_DjLhq-L.jpg
Cheers R

Padmei

15th April 2009, 20:26

Seem to be shitloads of those 950s around for sale - just get one baby:msn-wink:

thommo77

16th April 2009, 15:08

Now - a GSX1100 trail bike. Thats cooler than an iceberg in a very cold sea:2thumbsup

Oscar

16th April 2009, 17:01

Now - a GSX1100 trail bike. Thats cooler than an iceberg in a very cold sea:2thumbsup

Wow.
What sort of drugs do you think he took...?

thommo77

22nd April 2009, 16:40

Oscar

23rd April 2009, 08:23

I know, I know, its not a DP or ADV bike.
But man, I use to love these things - super quick.
If only I had the dosh. This would be awesome to have in the garage alongside the little KLXer.............

I've had that on my watch list for ages...I wonder what he'd take...:whistle:

marks

23rd April 2009, 08:36

I know, I know, its not a DP or ADV bike.
But man, I use to love these things - super quick.
If only I had the dosh. This would be awesome to have in the garage alongside the little KLXer.............

a pale imitation of the original

man I lusted after one of these

http://73rd.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/bob73rd350.jpg.w560h420.jpg

NordieBoy

23rd April 2009, 10:02

a pale imitation of the original

man I lusted after one of these

Meh.

I've got a tripod and a monopod :beer:

Padmei

24th April 2009, 19:58

These two are very very cool. From this excellent thread of the Toureg rally, Morocco.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=443558

http://http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww103/padmei_crayfish/2whmlg0.jpg

http://http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww103/padmei_crayfish/husky510.jpg

NordieBoy

24th April 2009, 20:17

No turn left! The other left!

These two are very very cool. From this excellent thread of the Toureg rally, Morocco.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=443558

cooneyr

25th April 2009, 12:57

Interesting frame for the XTZ. Forks have are probably WR as well. Wonder what else it has had done? TRX850 motor?

BMWST?

25th April 2009, 13:24

I assume you're referring to the SR.
Why?

i never gelled with it.I had a CB500 before it,and on the very first test ride I scraped the exhaust going around the basin reserve and the engine performance was disapointing.....I sold it after about 4 months and bought a XS750E triple....

Oscar

25th April 2009, 14:41

i never gelled with it.I had a CB500 before it,and on the very first test ride I scraped the exhaust going around the basin reserve and the engine performance was disapointing.....I sold it after about 4 months and bought a XS750E triple....

An XS750!!!

That's so bad it's cool!!

BMWST?

25th April 2009, 14:50

An XS750!!!

That's so bad it's cool!!
the E version had much more performance than the earlier ones....i had no trouble keeping up with my mate on a GS750,at least till the road turned windy....was a bit more work then <_<

junkmanjoe

28th April 2009, 22:42

this beast belongs here.
has been well look after, and is in very good hands now.
very cool..:yes:

bart

1st May 2009, 21:08

this beast belongs here.
has been well look after, and is in very good hands now.
very cool..:yes:

Shit. The bike in the background looks cooler to me. :dodge:

Sorry........I never really GOT the adventure bike look. R1's look cool to me.

Paladin

1st May 2009, 22:18

Shit. The bike in the background looks cooler to me. :dodge:

Sorry........I never really GOT the adventure bike look. R1's look cool to me.

You traitor!!!! :argh:

Still Chris will luv ya for that comment tho!!! ;)

Woodman

1st May 2009, 22:22

You traitor!!!! :argh:

Still Chris will luv ya for that comment tho!!! ;)

Is the bike in the background a klr??

marks

1st May 2009, 22:25

Is the bike in the background a klr??

not hard core enough to be a klr

junkmanjoe

1st May 2009, 22:26

na mate its a DR250 painted KTM colours......:shutup:

Paladin

1st May 2009, 22:27

Is the bike in the background a klr??

not hard core enough to be a klr

I'm not takin the bait on that one you barstewards!!!!

:whistle:

Woodman

1st May 2009, 22:30

I'm not takin the bait on that one you barstewards!!!!

:whistle:

you would be best not too

Paladin

1st May 2009, 22:33

you would be best not too

Now stop that!!!

:hug:

Hey Woodie, I'm booked for the Invasion ride, so our two beat up bikes will finally meet!!

:whistle:

dino3310

2nd May 2009, 15:17

Is the bike in the background a klr??

c.h.r.i.s's KTM

marks

2nd May 2009, 15:20

Hey Woodie, I'm booked for the Invasion ride, so our two beat up bikes will finally meet!!

:whistle:

hopefully not at high speed

Paladin

2nd May 2009, 17:50

hopefully not at high speed

we can hope anyway!

;)

.chris

2nd May 2009, 18:04

c.h.r.i.s's KTM

Sweet, my bike made it onto the cool wall.

Oh wait... kinda.

Paladin

2nd May 2009, 18:07

Sweet, my bike made it onto the cool wall.

Oh wait... kinda.

Your bike IS cool mate; it just needs some full-on knobbies so ya can cane the hell outta it!!!

:woohoo:

NordieBoy

2nd May 2009, 18:21

Your bike IS cool mate; it just needs some full-on knobbies so ya can cane the hell outta it!!!

:woohoo:

Full house of 690's today...

http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20090502%20Rescue%20Helicopter%20Run/slides/20090502-110208.jpg http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20090502%20Rescue%20Helicopter%20Run/slides/20090502-104512.jpg http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20090502%20Rescue%20Helicopter%20Run/slides/20090502-111938.jpg http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20090502%20Rescue%20Helicopter%20Run/slides/20090502-112317.jpg

.chris

2nd May 2009, 18:47

I rode one of the Dukes for a week while the E was getting sorted, was great fun. Very different bike.
Definitely cool looking, the exhaust under the engine is very cool, keeps that tail end looking nice and clean.

Yeah I think the 690 is cool, would not have bought one otherwise :yes:

JATZ

2nd May 2009, 19:57

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/scooterchopper.jpg

Perhaps this is the wrong place for this, maybe we need a "wierd bikes" thread,anyway here you go.

junkmanjoe

2nd May 2009, 20:42

:crazy: WAHT THE :eek5:
some sort of left over low rider from madmax :crazy:

Woodman

2nd May 2009, 20:52

Now stop that!!!

:hug:

Hey Woodie, I'm booked for the Invasion ride, so our two beat up bikes will finally meet!!

:whistle:

looking forward to it, though it sounds like your body is just as beat up.

NordieBoy

2nd May 2009, 21:24

:crazy: WAHT THE :eek5:
some sort of left over low rider from madmax :crazy:

Plenty of luggage room.

Woodman

2nd May 2009, 21:28

if all the people in Mad max drove Hybrid cars and NOT supercharged v8 cars they wouldn not have had to fight over the petrol.

junkmanjoe

2nd May 2009, 21:41

there is room in the front to fit a 650cc with a new monster piston in it...

Paladin

2nd May 2009, 22:08

looking forward to it, though it sounds like your body is just as beat up.

Unfortunately true! Gonna have a gentle ride tomorrow and see how the back feels! Physio reckons 3 weeks enough to get me ok for the 4 day Invasion ride so we'll see! The painkillers help day to day, but she reckons could be a few weeks to a few months before shock to the spine completely healed! Aint gonna complain though as I seem to be being told repeatedly by medical people I'm lucky my neck or spine aren't broken!

dino3310

2nd May 2009, 22:50

this to me would be the coolest ADV, as riden by the man:
Gaston Rahier .

http://www.hessler-motorsport.de/images/bikes/meine/drz820/html/03.html

NordieBoy

2nd May 2009, 23:06

this to me would be the coolest ADV, as riden by the man:
Gaston Rahier .

http://www.hessler-motorsport.de/images/bikes/meine/drz820/03.jpg

topo

4th May 2009, 21:15

:drool:

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn175/topo-t-south/7K2E5766.jpg

junkmanjoe

4th May 2009, 21:17

:drool: OH MAMA :drool:

warewolf

4th May 2009, 21:23

...
For sale: one son, first born.

Or swap for Mecasystem KTM...

Box'a'bits

4th May 2009, 21:27

Serious KTM lust here....

JATZ

4th May 2009, 21:28

:drool:

Nup......:no:

Think I'd take Gastons ride
Probly doesn't vibrate like a................Thing that vibrates a lot

topo

4th May 2009, 21:33

Nup......:no:

Think I'd take Gastons ride
Probly doesn't vibrate like a................Thing that vibrates a lot

HEATHEN:ar15:

warewolf

4th May 2009, 21:43

Probly doesn't vibrate like a................Thing that vibrates a lotIt's a 690 init? not a 640. Whole heap more of the good things and a whole heap less of the bad, including vibes.:woohoo:

PS has anyone else noticed if you hold down the space bar with the cursor left of the :woohoo: he dances across the screen?

Woodman

4th May 2009, 21:51

Is that a 690 adventure??

mmmm someone at ktm knows a bit about designing good looking bikes.

probly got poached from the klr design team :woohoo:

topo

4th May 2009, 22:01

it's a regular 690E(?) with a full megadollasystem (mecasystem) rallye kit.

bart

4th May 2009, 22:14

Sorry, but I think they've ruined it. Look at that exhaust!?!? :weird: Looks like an after thought.

Box'a'bits

4th May 2009, 22:18

Sorry, but I think they've ruined it. Look at that exhaust!?!? :weird: Looks like an after thought.

You're confusing a rally bike with a trail bike (bloody DRZ riders - no taste...).

Pure porn.

JATZ

4th May 2009, 22:20

HEATHEN:ar15:

Yeah Yeah, I bet it goes like a cut cat, handles like a reeealy good thing and corners like it's on rails, but............

It just doesn't blow MY hair back

bart

4th May 2009, 22:26

You're confusing a rally bike with a trail bike (bloody DRZ riders - no taste...).

Pure porn.

Yeah, you're right. I don't get the adventure/rally look. Pidly front mudguard. Blunt looking front end with headlights and screen. Massive bash plate, but if you drop it on it's side, the thing's fooked. :crazy:

690e, now that's nice.

Paladin

4th May 2009, 23:31

Sorry, but I think they've ruined it. Look at that exhaust!?!? :weird: Looks like an after thought.

Yeah! Wot the heck is goin on with that god awful exhaust bracket onto the top of the bike - YUKKY!!!!!!

:sick:

Apart from that, I kinda like it tho! Sorta sleek lookin!

;)

warewolf

4th May 2009, 23:44

Look at that exhaust!?!? :weird: Looks like an after thought.Pretty common safari bike look. It probably is an after-thought: "first sort the water & fuel storage, 'cos we can plumb the exhaust pretty much anywhere we want/need." 28L up front plus 2x 10L side tanks:
http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery/KTM%20660%20Rallye%201.jpg

Yeah, you're right. I don't get the adventure/rally look. Pidly front mudguard. Blunt looking front end with headlights and screen. Massive bash plate, but if you drop it on it's side, the thing's fooked. :crazy:Try see how it looks at 160km/h through the desert, get back to us! :whistle:

Low front guard is better for speed and stability. The blunt front end comes from the height, standing on the pegs but still wanting wind protection, plus framing the 3 or 4 nav instruments. The middling bash plate on my bike cops a hammering, the racers go bigger for more protection and storage. The exhaust has minimal bends for maximum flow and there's probably an element of cooling involved ie not heating up the rest of the bike. And if you drop it on its side - you're fooking fooked so who cares about the bike!! :doctor:

It's all function over form, but sexy enough within the functional boundaries.

Paladin

5th May 2009, 01:54

Pretty common safari bike look. It probably is an after-thought: "first sort the water & fuel storage, 'cos we can plumb the exhaust pretty much anywhere we want/need." 28L up front plus 2x 10L side tanks:

Try see how it looks at 160km/h through the desert, get back to us! :whistle:

Low front guard is better for speed and stability. The blunt front end comes from the height, standing on the pegs but still wanting wind protection, plus framing the 3 or 4 nav instruments. The middling bash plate on my bike cops a hammering, the racers go bigger for more protection and storage. The exhaust has minimal bends for maximum flow and there's probably an element of cooling involved ie not heating up the rest of the bike. And if you drop it on its side - you're fooking fooked so who cares about the bike!! :doctor:

It's all function over form, but sexy enough within the functional boundaries.

Now THAT is a VERY sexy lookin bike!!!!!

:2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

I want one!!!

Padmei

5th May 2009, 08:01

Yes that white baby is def horny! The other one - well probably fast & stuff

NordieBoy

5th May 2009, 08:08

Notice the tyres on the 690?

MT21's on a race bike? :wacko:

dino3310

5th May 2009, 08:59

Nup......:no:

Think I'd take Gastons ride
Probly doesn't vibrate like a................Thing that vibrates a lot

agree, but i do like the tyres

warewolf

5th May 2009, 11:29

Notice the tyres on the 690?

MT21's on a race bike? :wacko:Yeah, but the bike doesn't have any serious scratches or dings or mud, either. Show pony!

.chris

5th May 2009, 17:21

I think I like this version better. I guess this the official RallyE Version. (Cyril Despres 2009 Dakar)

Love that dual exhaust setup like the 690 Supermoto
http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq328/schattat/Despres/DSC02240.jpg

I don't think I would want to do that to my 690e, but I do like the idea of some handlebar risers and a screen. +shopping list

.chris

5th May 2009, 17:26

Infact this photo kinda confirms that its a SM.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c25/rhys77/funny%20stuff/690advgaul3.jpg

topo

5th May 2009, 17:40

Infact this photo kinda confirms that its a SM.

Photochop bigtime, 690rally with 690SM mufler/tail, looks ok tho;)

.chris

5th May 2009, 17:49

Photochop bigtime, 690rally with 690SM mufler/tail, looks ok tho;)
Yeah I think you are right. :Oops:

http://www.mcnews.com.au/NewsArchives/2008/December/KTM_690_RALLY/images/KTM_690_Rally_Image1.jpg

But there is the dual exhaust setup. Looks pretty good, but i can't imagine it being that practical for off-roading, drop that either side and you are going to cause some damage to the exhausts

topo

5th May 2009, 18:09

A (very) breif history of KTM factory dakar bikes

97-99 660 rallye replica
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn175/topo-t-south/97660rallrreplica.jpg

00-07 660 rally replica
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn175/topo-t-south/KTM_660_factory.jpg

07/08- present 690 rally replica
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn175/topo-t-south/KTM_690_Rally_2007_01_1024x768.jpg

Woodman

5th May 2009, 22:17

Yeah I think you are right. :Oops:

But there is the dual exhaust setup. Looks pretty good, but i can't imagine it being that practical for off-roading, drop that either side and you are going to cause some damage to the exhausts

The coolest yet ever. All other opinions are wrong sorry.

BMWST?

5th May 2009, 22:33

While I'm being uncharacteristically grumpy, whereas that thing is cool, it didn't start squat.

Modern Adventure and Dual Purpose bikes have their roots in the ISDT/ISDE and Scottish Six Day Trials bikes of yesteryear.

maybe but was this the first "commercial interpretation"?

Paladin

6th May 2009, 00:24

The coolest yet ever. All other opinions are wrong sorry.

Yeah I agree with you Woodman - that Repsol KTM looks wikid!!!!!

:woohoo:

Oscar

6th May 2009, 09:17

maybe but was this the first "commercial interpretation"?

Probably the first modern version.
In the old days, trail, enduro or adv bikes weren't needed - you just took all the breakable bits off of yer big single road bike.

junkmanjoe

6th May 2009, 11:37

oh i want to win lotto just a little bit plzzzz
MMMMM yummy...

Paladin

6th May 2009, 14:16

mmmmmmm........YUMMMMMM!!!!!

:drool::drool::drool:

.chris

6th May 2009, 15:57

I really do like the look of the darkar'd xchallenge.

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload/218997/images/dakar-day-9-pavey.jpg

Definitely a cool wall contender.

Paladin

6th May 2009, 16:06

I really do like the look of the darkar'd xchallenge.

Definitely a cool wall contender.

Yep, that's Simon Pavey. I followed his run in this years Dakar - he had trouble with it overheating tho - had to install additional fans on it!

Maybe Pampa should "Dakar -out" his X Challenge!!!!

:yes:

dmc

6th May 2009, 17:41

I'd lose a cylinder for one of these.

NordieBoy

6th May 2009, 17:59

I'd lose a cylinder for one of these.

Keep your extra cylinder :D

Padmei

6th May 2009, 18:12

I really do like the look of the darkar'd xchallenge.

Definitely a cool wall contender.

Absolutely!
Really looking again at the X's. After while the styling grows on me.

Also quite like the Hoooosaburger 450 (I think - the one with the plastic gas tank/ subframe thing)even though it is a trail bike - a 650 would be awesoooome (spoken in Swedish accent)

cooneyr

6th May 2009, 21:54

... a 650 would be awesoooome (spoken in Swedish accent)

A Swedish accent would be awesashmoo (think muppets) :msn-wink:

Cheers R

JATZ

24th June 2009, 20:50

Took a while to find this thread, buried waaaaay back on page 5

Anyhoo, here's a cool one I think

Waihou Thumper

24th June 2009, 21:13

A Swedish accent would be awesashmoo (think muppets) :msn-wink:

Cheers R

Apparently. AND, I think there is team entered for the Dakar 201o.
Husaberg is already riding professionally in Austrlia too for Rallies...
Have a look at www.husaberg.com (http://www.husaberg.com) lots of riders reports....AND the trails and tribulations of the 2009 models.

Gremlin

25th June 2009, 02:38

Pah, I KNOW my 990SM is sub-zero... ok... at times...

Monday night / Tuesday morning, going home around 2am, in the suburbs of fricken East Auckland, I found out the temp gauge can read minus! :woohoo:

Lowest temperature read so far, -0.1 degrees C :sweatdrop

NordieBoy

25th June 2009, 08:35

Took a while to find this thread, buried waaaaay back on page 5

Anyhoo, here's a cool one I think

At least 1 of them running around Nelson too...

Padmei

27th June 2009, 08:38

Absolutely honking horn baby.:love::love:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=133077&d=1245989461

junkmanjoe

27th June 2009, 08:56

Ktooms new low rider

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/picture.php?albumid=2225&pictureid=27039

dino3310

27th June 2009, 21:48

wtf - was that too many pies for brekky or has he just landed

junkmanjoe

27th June 2009, 21:50

wtf - was that too many pies for brekky or has he just landed

its the new air bag set up, like the cars around town mate...:headbang:

dino3310

27th June 2009, 22:01

its the new air bag set up, like the cars around town mate...:headbang:

so the 12" sub's will be in the panniers then. Booooom bom Boooom boom Booooom

junkmanjoe

27th June 2009, 22:05

so the 12" sub's will be in the panniers then. Booooom bom Boooom boom Booooom

:headbang: thats the shit, ... pump up the volume.....:headbang:

warewolf

29th June 2009, 00:35

Ktooms new low riderDirtbikes always look weird at full compression.

Makes you understand the big gap below the bash plate though.

junkmanjoe

29th June 2009, 12:31

not sure what this comes under, road bike with off road looks.
or off road with road bike looks..

wonder how far you could go with noobys on...

cooneyr

29th June 2009, 13:12

...wonder how far you could go with noobys on...

Not sure that noobys would get very far on that - espcecially off road. Now if you were to put some knobblies on it and a good rider you might be supprised (and a bit out of pocket for the broken sump plastics) :bleh:

Cheers R

Paladin

29th June 2009, 14:20

not sure what this comes under, road bike with off road looks.
or off road with road bike looks..

wonder how far you could go with noobys on...

i'd rather have Knobbies on personally!

;)

.chris

29th June 2009, 17:08

not sure what this comes under, road bike with off road looks.
or off road with road bike looks..

wonder how far you could go with noobys on...

They are pretty big, heavy and very low.

Great fun tho, I did think of how much fun that would be with some TKC's on it.

Not sure that noobys would get very far on that - espcecially off road. Now if you were to put some knobblies on it and a good rider you might be supprised (and a bit out of pocket for the broken sump plastics)

That very low bit at the front of the engine is the radiator. so that would definitely be costly.

warewolf

29th June 2009, 18:28

not sure what this comes under, road bike with off road looks.It's a motarded 950 Adventure! :woohoo:

junkmanjoe

29th June 2009, 18:38

They are pretty big, heavy and very

That very low bit at the front of the engine is the radiator. so that would definitely be costly.

Is it reaily the radiator, that front low piece.
not a very good place to put one. would get damaged quite easly down there. even on the road.

JATZ

29th June 2009, 19:00

not sure what this comes under, road bike with off road looks.
or off road with road bike looks..

wonder how far you could go with noobys on...

Hmmmmm, wonder if they'd let me take it for a test ride :scooter: Then I could report back on how it goes over the maungatap :shit:

warewolf

29th June 2009, 20:45

Is it reaily the radiator, that front low piece.
not a very good place to put one. would get damaged quite easly down there. even on the road.It'd be no worse than any other bike. If it was a UJM with a full fairing, the radiator would be in the same spot. It just looks out and exposed without the full fairing, and the V means the crank is a bit further back perhaps.

Oscar

29th June 2009, 23:02

Is it reaily the radiator, that front low piece.
not a very good place to put one. would get damaged quite easly down there. even on the road.

I don't think it is the radiator.
On any other LC8 it's the battery box.

Mind you, on a KTM that's an expensive part too...

cooneyr

30th June 2009, 07:17

I don't think it is the radiator.
On any other LC8 it's the battery box.

Mind you, on a KTM that's an expensive part too...

Thought that the rad would have been in the usual place up higher. Oscar, I'm guessing that you've seen the thread over on adv about battery options?

Cheers R

Oscar

30th June 2009, 08:55

Thought that the rad would have been in the usual place up higher. Oscar, I'm guessing that you've seen the thread over on adv about battery options?

Cheers R

No I haven't, but I'll search it thanks.

4skins had a battery die on him on a ride and had to get one at Repco for $600+ !!!
I've invested in a battery tender (for my DRZ as well, they have notoriously flaky batteries).

warewolf

30th June 2009, 13:10

Thought that the rad would have been in the usual place up higher.Coolant radiator is in the normal spot, the lower one would be for oil - if it's not the battery. Looking at parts fiches on bikebandit.com I can't tell, either.

junkmanjoe

30th June 2009, 14:43

mybe its just for cutting possoms heads off....:shit: one moon...chop..:done:

junkmanjoe

1st July 2009, 22:11

pic says it all.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/picture.php?albumid=2225&pictureid=27215

dino3310

3rd July 2009, 14:06

very cool indeed Joe.:Punk:

notice the E-09's:banana:

cooneyr

3rd July 2009, 14:47

very cool indeed Joe.:Punk:

notice the E-09's:banana:

If you are refering to the DRBigs in Joes post above they are Mitchy Desert fronts.

Cheers R

junkmanjoe

3rd July 2009, 15:03

wonder what placeing they got, in the race..

thought id add this to the wall.

dino3310

3rd July 2009, 21:46

If you are refering to the DRBigs in Joes post above they are Mitchy Desert fronts.

Cheers R
Busted
:yes: waiting for someone to pick up on that one.

Woodman

4th July 2009, 22:17

Not just cos its a klr, but because this guy managed to travel thru 18 states with a one wheel trailer.

http://klrworld.com/images/stories/BOTM/fireplug3.jpg

Padmei

5th July 2009, 08:47

Thats a nice KLR where's the link to that?

Woodman

5th July 2009, 08:49

Thats a nice KLR where's the link to that?

Not good at linkys but it is klrworld.com and it is one of the bikes of the month. Miss February I think.

Padmei

5th July 2009, 08:57

I have to add this one
Link (http://klrworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=200&Itemid=294)

Woodman

5th July 2009, 09:08

I have to add this one
Link (http://klrworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=200&Itemid=294)

we should enter ours into the bike of the month awards.

List of mods:

Broken handguard from last week

Bent indicator from driveway crash.

Hole in tank from 3 rides ago.

etc etc

A bit like that poster of mark Graham listing all his injuries.
Need to get out more.

Padmei

5th July 2009, 09:18

Sorry I just have to add this one. The wall is a continuum of coolness so you can decide.

http://klrworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=130&Itemid=219

Woodman

5th July 2009, 10:15

Sorry I just have to add this one. The wall is a continuum of coolness so you can decide.

http://klrworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=130&Itemid=219

Certainly well farkled, although the 18' front wheels that seem popular in the US I don't quite get. 50 hp would be nice though.

Box'a'bits

5th July 2009, 11:32

Sorry I just have to add this one. The wall is a continuum of coolness so you can decide.
http://klrworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=130&Itemid=219

After spending all that money, strangely he has kept the stock indicators....which....well, words fail me.

junkmanjoe

5th July 2009, 19:40

Fuk them klrs.

heres some real bikes..oH yea, fly baby fly....

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/picture.php?albumid=2225&pictureid=27409

Oscar

5th July 2009, 19:58

After spending all that money, strangely he has kept the stock indicators....which....well, words fail me.

Words fail me that there are KLR's in a thread about cool bikes...

twotyred

5th July 2009, 20:03

Words fail me that there are KLR's in a thread about cool bikes...

mere graffiti on the wall of coolness...

junkmanjoe

5th July 2009, 20:10

lets clean up the shit and get this thread back on track...:argh:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/picture.php?albumid=2225&pictureid=27411

Padmei

5th July 2009, 20:29

After spending all that money, strangely he has kept the stock indicators....which....well, words fail me.

Sorry I just couldn't get past his portrait photo without laughing

thommo77

5th July 2009, 20:59

Thought this had to go on the thread................
Bit embarrasing for Kawi NZ!

warewolf

5th July 2009, 21:19

Creeper's 640A:

http://creeper.smugmug.com/photos/107233833_kJipB-M.jpg

http://creeper.smugmug.com/photos/107233848_JLXxg-M.jpg

Woodman

5th July 2009, 21:30

Actually i was lead to believe that the wall of coolness thread was a KLR and dr no go area so the dr guys wouldn't get all childish.

I think its a good rule.

bart

5th July 2009, 21:30

Wow......that looks far too nice to get dirty.

Box'a'bits

5th July 2009, 21:51

Wow......that looks far too nice to get dirty.

Creeper's a clean freak. Pulled it down seemingly after every ride.

junkmanjoe

5th July 2009, 21:53

its so clean and sexy to.

NordieBoy

5th July 2009, 22:45

1985 Dakar documentary:

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Padmei

6th July 2009, 07:47

dino3310

6th July 2009, 11:23

Woodmans right. It was intended not to include DRs & KLRs to stop it turning into the tiresome debate. So lets turn it back to the purest form - gorgeous bikes.

A dakar thread would be an awesome thing as there are so many beaut bikes there

aaaahhhh DAKAR :drool: adv's bikes at the peak of performance and modifications.

weather they be DR, KLR a Dakar bike is always cooool:yes:

Oscar

6th July 2009, 11:28

aaaahhhh DAKAR :drool: adv's bikes at the peak of performance and modifications.

weather they be DR, KLR a Dakar bike is always cooool:yes:

You'll like this, it was at Pukemanu in 2004:

Oscar

6th July 2009, 11:29

Also at Pukemanu in 2004:

http://oscar.smugmug.com/photos/2993620_tVQLa-M.jpg

http://oscar.smugmug.com/photos/2993652_CdiYy-M.jpg

Oscar

6th July 2009, 11:33

At the Moto Museum in Bassella, Catalan:
These are not replicas...
Gaston's Desert Sled:
http://oscar.smugmug.com/photos/339595972_cs9mY-M.jpg
An actual ISDE Bimmer:
http://oscar.smugmug.com/photos/339596612_WAnWU-M.jpg
On loan from BMW.

cooneyr

6th July 2009, 13:19

Also at Pukemanu in 2004:

What is the prilla? Guessing it is a precurser to the 'RVX 450 Africa' rally raid bike. Too early, wrong frame etc to actually be one.

I see they are doing/did a 'RVX 450 Africa' in the 08 Pharaohs rally - linky (http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/aprilia/aprilia_rxv_dakar.htm). I recon this should be on the wall.

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery%20B/Aprilia%20RXV%20Dakar%20%201.jpg

Cheers R

Oscar

6th July 2009, 13:32

What is the prilla?

Cheers R

It's a 125cc two stroke...

dino3310

6th July 2009, 13:35

hey oscar i think that Indian wins hands down.

would be fab to get a collection of these old coooool rides in the shed, just waiting for the powerball:yes:

Oscar

6th July 2009, 14:10

hey oscar i think that Indian wins hands down.

would be fab to get a collection of these old coooool rides in the shed, just waiting for the powerball:yes:

Like this'un?

http://oscar.smugmug.com/photos/2993617_b28Xb-M.jpg

dino3310

6th July 2009, 14:17

hell yeah fish tails an all, are those TKC80 i see

Kokopelli

6th July 2009, 16:15

Like this'un?

Is that one of Michael's bikes?

Oscar

6th July 2009, 17:23

Is that one of Michael's bikes?

You got it...

Padmei

6th July 2009, 20:33

That Dr is awesome. Is the Aprilia really 2T or you're having us on. Where/What was/ is Pukemana?

cooneyr

6th July 2009, 20:58

That Dr is awesome. Is the Aprilia really 2T or you're having us on. Where/What was/ is Pukemana?

He's not joking - Google is your friend. Called a "Aprilia Tuareg 125 Rally". Been made for some time by the looks of it - pics of bike here (http://www.bikepics.com/aprilia/tuaregrally125/). Bit of info on a 87 model here (http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/aprilia/aprilia_tuareg_125_rally%2089.htm). Some video's here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cc-yC5iT2cg&feature=related), here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Em1fPeP4mGI&feature=related), here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lx638m6lkpE&feature=related) and here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTeRBW_BdrI&feature=fvw), Interesting little beast.

These are an 05 model.
http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2004%5C10%5C08%5Cbikepics-224554-800.jpg

http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2004%5C10%5C08%5Cbikepics-224550-full.jpg

Cheers R

Edit - Perfect SBC bike!!!

Aslan

6th July 2009, 21:00

not sure if this has already been posted - IMO way cool!

http://www.hpn.de/bilder/high_resolution/gsrr2.jpg

JATZ

6th July 2009, 21:03

That Dr is awesome.

:gob: :gob:

How 'bout these 2

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/SUZiFlug.jpg

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/DR350_1.jpg

Aslan ......That ones HUGE nice though :yes:

Padmei

6th July 2009, 21:03

Now that is pretty Aslan.

bart

6th July 2009, 21:05

I'm with you on that one Aslan. I think it's the best so far......................and it's not orange....................oh, yes it is.

Aslan

6th July 2009, 21:05

Padmei - yip - but way too large image - sorry mods - don't know how to reduce

pete376403

6th July 2009, 21:30

That Dr is awesome. Is the Aprilia really 2T or you're having us on. Where/What was/ is Pukemana?

Pukemanu ride was an adventure ride that started at the Pukemanu* pub in Martinborough - was intended to be one of a series - Capital Coast, The Horowhenua Ride and the Pukemanu Ride.

They sorta ran out of organisational steam somewhere along the way, only the Capital Coast remains.

*Pukemanu was the name of a TV series set in a fictional timber mill town shortly after TV2 started up, IIRC they used the martinboro pub as one of the sets and it ended up being named for the show

Aslan

6th July 2009, 21:50

with the help of JMJ (and Jatz - thanks for the suggestions (polite) :) James)
here goes - Mods feel free to skittle the earlier oversize pic (sorry)

Padmei

6th July 2009, 21:58

Now it looks like a 1/8th scale model. Can you post one of real size? How long would it last looking that sweet tho?

mossy1200

6th July 2009, 21:59

cool in motion

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dx4F94DnATY

JATZ

6th July 2009, 22:00

Now it looks like a 1/8th scale model. Can you post one of real size? How long would it last looking that sweet tho?

He he he

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/gsrr2.jpg

Nice :niceone:

Aslan

6th July 2009, 22:09

meethinks Eddie would like one of these :rockon:

Padmei

6th July 2009, 22:13

Sorry Mossy Looks like a pack of Fheads with nothing better to do while their 6 yr old brother videoed it on his phone- nothing cool about that.

mossy1200

6th July 2009, 22:21

Sorry Mossy Looks like a pack of Fheads with nothing better to do while their 6 yr old brother videoed it on his phone- nothing cool about that.
I can sell you what im on then its all cool.

Eddieb

6th July 2009, 22:39

meethinks Eddie would like one of these :rockon:

Yep, that looks like a fun toy.

dino3310

6th July 2009, 22:47

:gob: :gob:

How 'bout these 2

Aslan ......That ones HUGE nice though :yes:

very very coooool, that tank is huge

Oscar

6th July 2009, 22:50

That Dr is awesome. Is the Aprilia really 2T or you're having us on. Where/What was/ is Pukemana?

The Pukemanu Adventure ride is/was held out of Martinborough.
And yes, that is a two smoke.

Edit - It's a Aprilia Tuareg 125 ES

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery/Aprilia%20Tuarug%20125%20Wind%2087%20%201.jpg

NordieBoy

6th July 2009, 22:51

very very coooool, that tank is huge

Jesse at Kientech does a 441cc kit for the DR350.
$500us

dino3310

6th July 2009, 23:09

Jesse at Kientech does a 441cc kit for the DR350.
$500us

they certainaly are the DR gurus, its a shame the usa didnt take up on the DR BIG, it would be awesome if kientech supported the BIG.

hey Fran those 85 Dakar vids were frigging awesome mate,
Gaston Rahier:2guns::not:

dino3310

7th July 2009, 13:08

this is my all time favourite
134034

ooooohhhhhh YEAH

bart

7th July 2009, 17:30

this is my all time favourite

ooooohhhhhh YEAH

Thought that was a TF125 mudbug for a minute. :laugh:

Oscar

7th July 2009, 17:34

Thought that was a TF125 mudbug for a minute. :laugh:

Nah...a Mudbug is faster and handles better....;)

Virago

7th July 2009, 18:52

...of the Site Rules:

Embedded Images Size

Maximum Picture Size: 640 pixels x 480 pixels
Maximum Picture File Size: 100kb

.........

Quoting Embedded Images/Media
Quoting posts with embedded images/media is also a big no-no. When replying to posts containing embedded images/media remove the image/media from your quote...

NordieBoy

7th July 2009, 19:05

...of the Site Rules:

Quoting Embedded Images/Media
Quoting posts with embedded images/media is also a big no-no. When replying to posts containing embedded images/media remove the image/media from your quote...

Could never understand the reasoning behind this one...

JATZ

7th July 2009, 19:08

this is my all time favourite

ooooohhhhhh YEAH

Ahhhhh yes........
Reminded me of my first dirt bike, DR400
mint motor and that was about it, reeeeeal loud pipe and I upholstered the seat with a fertilizer sack.

wish I'd kept it now
got a pic of it somewhere with me on board....... mullet and black singlet with safety gumboots

Underground

7th July 2009, 20:47

Ahhhhh yes........
got a pic of it somewhere with me on board....... mullet and black singlet with safety gumboots

Wow jatz , you must have been some catch , sounds like you've just described the moment in time when mrs jatz fell head over heels for you:love:

junkmanjoe

7th July 2009, 21:44

that was standard kiwi bloke dress in the day,
even i had black singy and red bands...oh and stubbies...cant forget them..

Woodman

7th July 2009, 22:00

how bout these.

http://motorbike-search-engine.co.uk/classic_bikes/yamaha%20xt500.jpg

NordieBoy

7th July 2009, 22:36

Wow jatz , you must have been some catch , sounds like you've just described the moment in time when mrs jatz fell head over heels for you:love:

You should have been with us on the 1st Reefton Raid.
We heard the whole sordid story.

:crazy:

warewolf

7th July 2009, 23:23

Could never understand the reasoning behind this one...Me neither. Quoting an image or two for context makes perfect sense. It's not like you have to download them again which seems to be the source of the big whinges hereabouts. You're not supposed to quote the entire text of a post either, but that one rarely gets jumped on, if ever.

NordieBoy

8th July 2009, 09:04

Me neither. Quoting an image or two for context, like this...
http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/xr250/20050421%20Time%20for%20a%2021%20inch%20front%20wh eel/slides/20050421-132749.jpg
...makes perfect sense.

That it does...

warewolf

8th July 2009, 09:12

That's pretty cool: a bike with three back wheels and no front wheel.

Bet it's Shane's, only he could ride such a thing!

CrazyFrog

8th July 2009, 10:38

that was standard kiwi bloke dress in the day,
even i had black singy and red bands...oh and stubbies...cant forget them..

I went a cut some firewood the other day in such stated fine attire. The black wool singlet is warm, redbands keep ya feet dry, and shorts.... well, they have morphed into camo's (and the coin pouch is bigger). Pure gold.

NordieBoy

12th July 2009, 10:57

The Africa Twin is pretty cool...

Underground

12th July 2009, 11:05

Yeah I found that one over here http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50630&page=263
Its pretty cool alright ,Has a few practical disadvantages compared to the original but what the hell

Eddieb

12th July 2009, 11:12

I still prefer this one.

Padmei

12th July 2009, 14:27

Oh the sheepskins:drool: I feel I have to leave a deposit:devil2:

Padmei

12th July 2009, 14:30

How about this. 700ccs of powerband

http://twostrokemilitia.jfn3.com/tsm_assets/Photos/Joe_maico.jpg

JATZ

13th July 2009, 19:39

Cool ? you be the judge.

Sick of buying front tyres ?

Fun ? hell yeah :Punk:
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Thanks Cobber :niceone:

bart

13th July 2009, 20:15

Cool ? you be the judge.

Sick of buying front tyres ?

Fun ? hell yeah :Punk:

Thanks Cobber :niceone:

THAT IS MAD. :Punk:

I guess the secret is to not let the throttle off too quick. Steering might be a problem.

I seem to go over the bars on a 2 wheeler alright. Don't need a one wheeler for that.

Padmei

13th July 2009, 21:33

How long did it take ya to watch that one Jatz? Start downloading it yesterday?:wari:

JATZ

13th July 2009, 21:38

How long did it take ya to watch that one Jatz? Start downloading it yesterday?:wari:

Oh ha ha ha , Saturday morn actualy :crybaby:

junkmanjoe

13th July 2009, 21:43

interesting machines.
looks like its best to keep the front skis air born, as not to flip the machine at end of track..

Padmei

13th July 2009, 21:44

Can't get enough of this banana - shit he can dance:wari::wari::wari:

You guys just talk amongst yourselves for a while - I'm gonna watch the banana...

junkmanjoe

13th July 2009, 21:45

gay bananas :wari::love::wari::shutup::wari:
:wari: :wari:

Padmei

13th July 2009, 21:52

Why gay? They seem pretty ok to me ( not that gay bananas shouldn't be ok anyway.

Even if they are gay they sure can move.

I'd kiss one

junkmanjoe

13th July 2009, 21:54

now your starting to sound a little gay:shit:

Padmei

13th July 2009, 21:56

Not been around many gays there Joe.

Woodman

13th July 2009, 21:58

Not been around many gays there Joe.

marks marks where are you?? padmei needs saving.

junkmanjoe

13th July 2009, 21:59

well have been between to gay girls before, but thats a different thread...

JATZ

13th July 2009, 22:00

We need more smilies like these
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/hitit.gif

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/kboom.gif

And this guy can mooove beterer than the naana
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/rilla.gif

*Borrowed from the other place

junkmanjoe

13th July 2009, 22:08

:wari: http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/kboom.gif
thats the best thing for a gay banana....:Punk:

dino3310

14th July 2009, 20:08

well have been between to gay girls before, but thats a different thread...

did you dance with the TOP TWINS:laugh:

dino3310

14th July 2009, 20:12

Oh ha ha ha , Saturday morn actualy :crybaby:

shit i gave up after 3hours waiting.

junkmanjoe

14th July 2009, 20:12

the image of that though....:sick:

dino3310

14th July 2009, 20:20

the image of that though....:sick:

awe mate a few bourbons and yee haaaaw:2guns:

JATZ

14th July 2009, 20:25

awe mate a Large amount of bourbons and still.....:puke:

There ya go mate, fixed it for ya

junkmanjoe

14th July 2009, 20:29

thats a couple ponys i think i wouldnt like to ride...

topo

14th July 2009, 20:34

Back to your regular scheduled programe..........

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn175/topo-t-south/lc4b1k.jpg

Gotta love those raised pipes!:headbang:

cooneyr

14th July 2009, 21:29

Back to your regular scheduled programe..........

Gotta love those raised pipes!:headbang:

Much bettera. What zat though? Hacked 640 Adv or 660 Rally?

Cheers R

topo

14th July 2009, 21:39

LC4 based Baja 1000, not too sure on the spec's.

junkmanjoe

15th July 2009, 13:09

how about this puppy...sweet... it even got trick pegs on front wheel...

Monstaman

15th July 2009, 16:32

how about this puppy...sweet... it even got trick pegs on front wheel...

...this has front suspension..:shit:

junkmanjoe

15th July 2009, 20:32

KATOOOM.......... take off..

MXNUT

19th July 2009, 12:06

Singles are good
Twins are better
Boxers are ok
Multies are great
But a Radial is just the shizz :drool:

junkmanjoe

19th July 2009, 12:53

bet that takes off....

bart

19th July 2009, 13:32

Wow.............that's awesome

twotyred

19th July 2009, 14:21

perhaps more foolness than coolness?,but damn it looks like it might be fun!

and street legal in EU!:eek: (note plate)

Padmei

19th July 2009, 17:47

Singles are good
Twins are better
Boxers are ok
Multies are great
But a Radial is just the shizz :drool:

I love radial bikes. Some of the things people craft with radial engines are incredible. Hmmm Glyn Kerr did write about a yamaha morph bike a while ago - anyone seen anything like that? They would be the schizz

junkmanjoe

19th July 2009, 20:56

Thursday, June 25, 2009
Suzuki launch RMX450Z Enduro racer aimed at 2010 Dakar Rally

KTM's loss is Suzuki's gain? We'll find out next year...

With KTM having been pushed out of the Dakar Rally, it seems Suzuki have now set their sights on winning the legendary desert race in 2010. The company has announced the launch of its new enduro racer, the all-new RMX450Z, which is based on the RM-Z450 motocross machine. The RMX450Z features the same fuel-injected, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder 450cc engine and electric-start has also been added to the package.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/picture.php?albumid=2225&pictureid=27986

The Suzuki RMX, which has specifically been developed for enduro races, features suitably optimised suspension, a lighting kit, digital instrumentation and an enduro-friendly 18-inch rear wheel. The bike will be available in Suzuki dealerships later this year though prices are yet to be announced. We’re guessing Suzuki will be going all out to capture Dakar glory in 2010 though we’ll still miss KTM…

junkmanjoe

19th July 2009, 21:08

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/picture.php?albumid=2225&pictureid=27987
KTM quits Dakar Rally
This morning the Dakar Rally announced it would limit all motorcycles to 450cc. KTM races 654cc motorcycles. So it's quitting. Full details below.

"Rally Dakar" - KTM withdraws!
The limiting of motorcycles with a displacement of 450 cc forces the long term dominator of the Dakar Rally to withdraw.

Following the announcement at a press conference on June 4, 2009 of the French "ASO" - the organisers of the "South American Dakar" that from 2010, only motorcycles with a maximum displacement of 450 cc will be permitted to compete, KTM, after eight consecutive victories, has decided to immediately accept the consequences and announces its withdrawal from the "Dakar".

The company will no longer be represented at the rally in South America either with an official factory team or a KTM-supported team. At the same time, KTM underlines that the company remains committed to rally sport and will now concentrate its efforts on the world championship and other important rallies.

The organiser's short term change to the rules, designed to end the dominance of KTM, and which comes without any advance warning, hits the KTM factory hard. Today, just six months before the start - and at a time when not only the factory team but also dozens of private teams are deep in preparations for this extremely complex rally, the immediate withdrawal of the worldwide market leader of offroad sports motorcycle is the only possible consequence.

"Every sport regulation needs changes and adjustments to new developments to retain an interest in it, but this also require the appropriate lead times. We have the entire material for the 690 Rally motorcycles for our factory team as well as that for 50 customers' motorcycles in our storage facility ready to be constructed in June. Riders' contracts have been finalised and all the team members have been engaged. The financial consequences that results from this decision are enormous. Quite apart from this, we are shocked by the organiser's lack of loyalty, above all because of the huge efforts we made following the cancellation of the Dakar in 2008 by contributing to the new edition - even during a period of extreme economic crisis," said KTM Motor Sport Advisor and "Rally Legend" Heinz Kinigadner in a first statement.

Following the decision for the deployment of 450cc motorcycles, which are unthinkably unsuitable for use in long distance rallies, KTM can no longer economically justify a commitment to be engaged in the Dakar in the future. KTM Motor Sport Director Winfried Kerschhaggl: "Rally sport serves to prove the efficiency and stability of our large volume series single cylinder. There is no question that we will remain active in rally sport! Having said that, for KTM, the rally in South America is now history. We will now fully concentrate on the Rally World Championship and we will seek out alternatives. Maybe we will soon again see full KTM Rally engagement on African soil - back to the roots!"

With its commitment to rally sports, KTM naturally takes the obligations to its long term worldwide customers seriously because it is they who have decided to put their trust in the products and in the unique service of the Austrian company for rally sport by choosing KTM motorcycles.

KTM

Wes Siler. June 04, 2009 — Permalink

MXNUT

19th July 2009, 21:16

Thursday, June 25, 2009
Suzuki launch RMX450Z Enduro racer aimed at 2010 Dakar Rally

I will definately need to find a job now as this is what i plan to replace my RM with.

PS.........JMJ now you can change your avatar :Pokey:

junkmanjoe

19th July 2009, 21:21

yea stink aye,,if i dont change it will you beat me up or just run me in to the toy toy bush....:apint:

buggsubique

19th July 2009, 21:27

Singles are good
Twins are better
Boxers are ok
Multies are great
But a Radial is just the shizz :drool:

awesome ground clearance...not! but very cool.

Waihou Thumper

20th July 2009, 05:53

Thursday, June 25, 2009
Suzuki launch RMX450Z Enduro racer aimed at 2010 Dakar Rally

That thing will start up and then run out of gas while it is idling...:clap:
Look at the size of the tank. ....:banana:
Yeah, yeah, I know it will look vastly different when it lines up at the start of Dakar...
Husaberg have also confirmed entry to the Dakar next year....

Waihou Thumper

20th July 2009, 06:07

The 2009 Husaberg Rallye Racing Safari team is now in place without doubt the most experienced rallye racing team in the Safari field this year

The team this year will field 8 riders with the lead riders being

Andrew Coaker..............over 30 rallyes, inc 2 Dakars, 6 Safari's inc outright 3rd twice
David Schwarz..............2 Dakars, 6 Safari's inc multiple class wins & outright 3rd & 4th
Annie Seel...................10 years rallye racing, inc 3 Dakars
Brandon Keinhaus..........8th outright 2007 Safari
Mick Heuchen...............rallye newcomer, top 10 stage times '09 Condo 750

The other team riders are:
Garry Connell...............'01, '07 & '08 Safari's
Ben Green...................'07 Safari
Geoff Dean..................rallye newcomer

This team will be the largest Husaberg rallye racing team ever assembled at a rallye and the first to use the new 2009 Husabergs on a multi-day international level rallye .

This Safari will be dedicated to the memory of Anthony Crago, team mechanic for the 2008 Australasian Safari who recently passed away due to cancer RIP Anthony

The first photo is a KTM, but it looks Hot don't it?:clap:
Had to post the chickie too, KTM or her as a riding buddy? Hmm, decisions, decisions....:drool:
Anthony Crago is on the right, sad loss for the team..

thommo77

21st July 2009, 23:01

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-230646280.htm

Padmei

26th July 2009, 21:41

Condo Entry
http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww103/padmei_crayfish/509230543_hp9fz-L.jpg

Look into my eye
http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww103/padmei_crayfish/509361855_sHcY4-L.jpg

NordieBoy

26th July 2009, 22:45

Flatslides, USD, Excel rims, no rubberon the shifter.

It's a race bike alright.

Dunno about the E-09? on the back though :D

junkmanjoe

29th July 2009, 11:09

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/100_2441.jpg

this is a very nice bike...what year, model are these.

Eddieb

29th July 2009, 11:15

It's a 640 Adventure like NZKTM's, dunno what year though.

dino3310

29th July 2009, 11:54

i like the head lights on those puppies

Waihou Thumper

29th July 2009, 12:23

It's a 640 Adventure like NZKTM's, dunno what year though.

This is a 2000 model and in my mind the best colour model KTM made....
It is my old bike, pre NZKTM, why oh why did I sell it....:shit:
Tell you something, I would like to buy it back off him when the time comes, but me thinks it will be a stayer.....CrazyFrog is relishing it down there, when he has the time away from Daddy duties...:)
The model came with a nice roadbook speedo computer and it did look hot, agree.

I would hasten to say that there are maybe 4 or 5 bikes at the most from the pre 2003 vintage and I know where three of them are...
I think there may be a 2002 same as mine around, but as for the 2000 above, I don't know.