The wall of coolness

[Taz]

Controlled agression.....

[buggsubique]

Now this (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=274622678) is cool. I've already started work on my pulse-jet powered flying DR 650. Will be able to cross braided rivers in a single flight...

[Padmei]

Pics only allowed Bubbs - we want proof

[NordieBoy]

Go Rudy! :D
http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/dirt/20080202%20Rabbit%20Island%20Beach%20Races/slides/20080202-095746_01017.jpg

[tri boy]

Whole lotta pain head'n his way, if he dips the nose.

[NordieBoy]

Whole lotta pain head'n his way, if he dips the nose.

He'd flown it from Atawhai all the way to Rabbit Island to buzz the beach races (2008) and turned around and went back again.

From Stuff:
"He said he attracts plenty of spectators while out on test flights, and admits he refused to let his two daughters watch when he took it for its first flight just before Christmas.
That test flight ended in a crash landing, but a single bruise to his leg meant he knew exactly what adjustments he needed to make."

So that would have been Christmas 2007.

[JATZ]

IMHO :Punk:

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

[dino3310]

Foocken aye:Punk::Punk::Punk:

[junkmanjoe]

Foocken aye:Punk::Punk::Punk:

dino mate, i know of a big for sale....not far from you....

[dino3310]

dino mate, i know of a big for sale....not far from you....

i wonder if he will swap for a honda

[Indiana_Jones]

<img src="http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j228/ChrisInNC/StreetTracker060209-1.jpg">

<img src="http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j228/ChrisInNC/StreetTracker060209-2.jpg">

<img src="http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j228/ChrisInNC/StreetTracker060209-3.jpg">

-Indy

[JATZ]

Removed pictues..............don't wanna get my hand smacked again

-Indy

:niceone: .

[dino3310]

awesome indy, i like how you did the Bars and dash and not put thruxton type bars on.
very cooool in deed ... bet it sounds friggen aye

[Indiana_Jones]

awesome indy, i like how you did the Bars and dash and not put thruxton type bars on.
very cooool in deed ... bet it sounds friggen aye

lol ain't mine, but cheers anyways.

Thinking of getting an M-shape bar for my Scrambler in the future though

-Indy

[dino3310]

:doh: just noticed the plate

[Padmei]

Saddest thing (that's saddest not sadist dino) I saw today was a BMW Rockster with apehangers - no shit! I thought that ducati with ape hangers on T me was bad but this was just.. just... so FT400ish struan

[NordieBoy]

That Rockster is just sad.

[Padmei]

He's not local is he? (peeks look thru curtains )

[NordieBoy]

He's not local is he? (peeks look thru curtains )

Yes .

[XF650]

Yes .

That's good - someone to do the job for me...

[Eddieb]

Saddest thing (that's saddest not sadist dino) I saw today was a BMW Rockster with apehangers - no shit! I thought that ducati with ape hangers on T me was bad but this was just.. just... so FT400ish struan

Some people have no taste, and they should be warned for giving people with even less taste ideas about their KLR's.

Take a pic next time you see it so we can be truely disgusted.

[Squiggles]

http://www.hpn.de/bilder/high_resolution/kordys2.jpg

[Eddieb]

http://www.hpn.de/bilder/high_resolution/kordys2.jpg

Now that is cool as F*CK. Though personally I prefer the later 26ltr tank.

Some interesting work been done on that. I wonder what model the driveline was grafted off?

[Phreaky Phil]

The rear end is off an 1100GS. BIG project. the shock has to be mounted inboard.

[Woodman]

Some people have no taste, and they should be warned for giving people with even less taste ideas about their KLR's.

Take a pic next time you see it so we can be truely disgusted.

On the flimsiest pretence you can get a klr dig in can't ya??

[Padmei]

Ona positive note saw a very cool AJS or something on Murray Macleans truck today with knobs on. Wonder if it's in the shop for repairs? Be worth a pic.

[Eddieb]

On the flimsiest pretence you can get a klr dig in can't ya??

Yeah, I'm shallow like that.

[Oscar]

On the flimsiest pretence you can get a klr dig in can't ya??

He figures that anyone who rides a KLR in public must be used to it...

[Willdat?]

Ona positive note saw a very cool AJS or something on Murray Macleans truck today with knobs on. Wonder if it's in the shop for repairs? Be worth a pic.

I saw that too, looked kinda Great Escapeish...when men were men and didn't need Safari tanks, or electric starts or more than 20 Hp...wait that's the same as my DR250! :D

[Box'a'bits]

Except for the 'when men were men' bit :no:..or '20 hp' (can a bike be said to have 20hp if it doesnt run?)...Oh, and any reference to running bikes...
Sorry Willdat, couldn't resist

[junkmanjoe]

New Aprilia Tuareg with 750cc engine off the Dorsoduro and the Shiver with 21/18 wheels.

Soon to follow a 1200cc version w/ 19/17 wheels

The 750cc model should be out in November for the 2010 EICMA show.
http://www.motociclismo.it/foto-moto/cache/moto-scooter/ecco-la-nuova-aprilia-tuareg/01.jpg_700.jpg

Hmmm you like......yes no maybe.....
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According to a report on Motociclismo, the new Aprilia Tuareg adventure tourer will be unveiled at the EICMA Show in Milan this year. The bike will be fitted with a 750cc parallel-twin engine (the same unit that’s also used on the Shiver and the Dorsoduro), steel tube chassis and a 21-inch front wheel, which means the Tuareg 750 will be fully optimised for off-road use.

Later, Aprilia may also do a more street-oriented version of the Tuareg, which will be fitted with a 1,200cc engine and a 19-inch front wheel. With bikes like the Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré and the new Ducati Multistrada 1200 having recently been launched and with Aprilia also joining the fray with the Tuareg 750/1200, it seems the BMW R1200GS is finally getting all the competition it ever wanted… :-)

[dino3310]

pricey to i bet

[Eddieb]

Hmm, never seen an Aprilia Tuareg before but it seems they made them around '87 - '91 in 50, 125 & 600cc. Here's a 1991 600 single, at least this old one looks like a proper ADV bike.

Sounds promising, apart from the KLE500 there's nothing in the smaller bore twin cylinder sizes these days.

[Box'a'bits]

Hmm, never seen an Aprilia Toureg before but it seems they made them around '87 - '91 in 50, 125 & 600cc. Here's a 1991 600 single.

Sounds promising, apart from the KLE500, THE WEE-STROM, & APRILIAS OWN MORE COMPETITION BASED 450 & 550 V-TWINS there's nothing in the smaller bore twin cylinder sizes these days.
Fixed Bloody ten character rule

[Eddieb]

THE WEE-STROM, & APRILIAS OWN MORE COMPETITION BASED 450 & 550 V-TWINS there's

As you state the 450 & 550's are hardly ADV bikes, they are designed and marketed as razor sharp race weapons. While the Wee Strom is a great bike and more capable than it may first appear I'd be cautious taking it on rougher stuff, especially after seeing what happened to the cast rim on the TDM on the CCA.

I did miss out the Transalp though, that is a pretty worthy machine.

[JATZ]

New Aprilia Tuareg with 750cc engine off the Dorsoduro and the Shiver with 21/18 wheels.

Hmmm you like......yes no maybe.....
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Hmmm....... not really, the front almost looks KTMish or like the new tenere. Prolly a nice bike, like the other 2, just not something I'd own.

just my 2 rupees worth :D

[Padmei]

KTM are making Aprilia's now? Or just using their tools- Kinda like the KLX/DRZ thing?

[Willdat?]

Except for the 'when men were men' bit :no:..or '20 hp' (can a bike be said to have 20hp if it doesnt run?)...Oh, and any reference to running bikes...
Sorry Willdat, couldn't resist

:girlfight: Mine runs...apparently, just no lighting at this stage. :o

DR250S Stator is leaving CHCH today hopefully, and the DR actually only has 17hp...though mine is 0.5 O/S now so that's got to be 0.1 HP given that it's 256 odd cc.

I'd take that Aprillia - it does look like someone stuck red stickers on JMJ's bike though...

[Padmei]

JAWA. The name says it all.http://img257.imageshack.us/i/jawa350tramp3.jpg/

[buggsubique]

Not too sure where to put this photo, so here it is. Going to war and riding motorbikes...

Lest we forget.

[from the family album]

[Aslan]

Not too sure where to put this photo, so here it is. Going to war and riding motorbikes...

Lest we forget.

[from the family album]

Excellent - very appropriate IMO - cheers S ;)

[Woodman]

reminds me of this one.
Edit... I know klrs and drs aren,t allowed on the wall of coolness thread and I promise i won't do it again

[bart]

Not too sure where to put this photo, so here it is. Going to war and riding motorbikes...

Lest we forget.

[from the family album]

Nice one Bugs.

I've got a picture of my Grandfather on his BSA just before he went to WW2 (spent 3 years POW, poor bugger).

One of the only things I kept after he died (aged 86) was the original BSA owners manual.

[dino3310]

I know klrs and drs aren,t allowed on the wall of coolness thread and I promise i won't do it again

WTF.. if you think its cool mate put it on.

[Padmei]

WTF.. if you think its cool mate put it on.

The original intention was for this thread not to turn into a DR vs KLR slagging match that a lot of threads seem to descend into. Happily though there have been bikes of both persuasions featured. Doesn't have to be cool though as it's a continuum from subzero (BMW HP2) thru to the 'why did they bother' (FT400)

[dino3310]

thats what i said

[babysteps]

KTM are making Aprilia's now? Or just using their tools- Kinda like the KLX/DRZ thing?

Last time I checked, Aprilia was still owned by Piaggio, along with Derbi, Moto Guzzi and Vespa to name a few

[NordieBoy]

Last time I checked, Aprilia was still owned by Piaggio, along with Derbi, Moto Guzzi and Vespa to name a few

and Gilera.

It was buying Aprilia that killed the Gilera SS600 :(
http://fran.nelson.geek.nz/motorbikes/gilera/road/gilera-ss600-2.jpg

[Underground]

206680206679

I reckon this is pretty cool , maybe because it just looks like a miniature africa twin ??
Never knew such a beast existed.
this one's on tm http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=286792011

[dino3310]

:doobey: what ever your smoking mate thats some bad shit :lol:

[Underground]

But its got 'sports traverse' written on the the side of it .

[Padmei]

:doobey: what ever your smoking mate thats some bad shit :lol:

Yep !!
Those mags? They've got Raleigh pantha bmx (http://backinthedaybmx.wetpaint.com/page/Pantha)written all over them

[dino3310]

Pantha oh yeah they were a cool BMX i had a spoked one with gold rims and yellow tyres my mate had a mag one with yellow mag with black tyre :Punk:

oh the seat on it, when ya foot came of landing a jump that hard plastic bruised the fook out of ya tail bone

[JATZ]

Pantha oh yeah they were a cool BMX i had a spoked one with gold rims and yellow tyres my mate had a mag one with yellow mag with black tyre :Punk:

oh the seat on it, when ya foot came of landing a jump that hard plastic bruised the fook out of ya tail bone

HAH.... Tailbone ?
Nads donch mean
More of an HMX boy m'self, kind a lieke this one with the mag wheels
http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt256/tjclarkbucket/hmx.jpg

[dino3310]

I like the yellow

[NordieBoy]

HAH.... Tailbone ?
Nads donch mean
More of an HMX boy m'self, kind a lieke this one with the mag wheels

A guy in Wakefield is restoring 2 HMX 500's :D

[Robmoto]

go the dr,s

[Willdat?]

I had an HMX 750, bright orange with yellow splattered paint work, man I'd be cool if I still had it!

[JATZ]

go the dr,s

G'day Robmoto....
are you stalking me ? :D
you'll have to post up some pics of your rides in here, although I 'm pretty sure the motard's already here....somwhere

[dino3310]

go the dr,s
oi oi oi
gidday mate
some photos of your BIG would be most welcome on the wall of coolness

[Oscar]

Like this 'un?http://oscar.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Pukemanu-Adventure-Ride-Mar-04/DSCN1617/2993621_UDBQ8-L.jpg

[schrodingers cat]

And 2 more from my mis-spent youth. Ah, reminiscing................:cool:

Happy memories - I had an IT175E as my first motorbike. Does that make me old?

[dino3310]

Like this 'un ]

thats a minta,
Robmoto's got the coooolest motard BIG

[pete376403]

This was pretty cool when I sold it a couple of years ago - must have been really cool back in 1976. Went like hell, unfortunatley the brakes were for decoration only. This is the only decent pic I have, son and grandson having a wee ride in the back paddock. No safety gear either

[NordieBoy]

I think I like this...
206917

[dino3310]

This was pretty cool when I sold it a couple of years ago - must have been really cool back in 1976. old skool is the cool skool


I think I like this...
]

i know i like it

[JATZ]

and here it is again.......
I think it's the same bike

[cooneyr]

Thats one of the coolest photos to come out of this years dakar I reckon.

[Padmei]

Agreed that pic became my screen saver as soon as I saw it. On the big screen however it streches out to have a very long wheelbase & the rider looks like he's eaten all the pies

[Eddieb]

I have a soft spot for old school ADV bikes.

This Super Ten for sale in Aus has some tasty upgrades:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=12852509&postcount=158

http://rare.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/xtz750/2nd-photos-110/857888664_soPLG-S.jpg

[junkmanjoe]

just found this on tard me... its way coool..

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/41/126462341_full.jpg

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/17/126462317_full.jpg

be wicked to ride round town with this helmet on..

JMJ

[dino3310]

around town! shite mate i'd wear it all the time

[junkmanjoe]

around town! shite mate i'd wear it all the time

go good with ya bag of bones bike mate.....................MMMHAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[warewolf]

I think I like this...
Way cool.


and here it is again.......
I think it's the same bikeWay, way cool.

[Padmei]

Warewolf whats your pick for cool bike? pluck something out of a hat for us
:yes:

[Underground]

207123

Mmm @ MX
Bizzare choice of colour though

[topo]

207123

Mmm @ MX
Bizzare choice of colour though

That is one seriously cool bike!!!

Cinda like a honda version of an HP2, would look much better with CRF plastics and upsidedownies.
Common UG youve got two donor bikes already, and no one here belives that you do anyreal work way out there so time's no issue.

Time to show Nordie how a real monster is made......

[Padmei]

That is an awesome piece of machinery. Shoehorned into a klx450 frame?
Imagine that on a hill climb:shit:

[Underground]

Shoehorned into a klx450 frame?


Nah , it looks like a stripped back pretty much standardish africa Twin .
Thats what they look like with their clothes off.
And no Topo , I do look at the USD's and WP shock off the KTM sitting in the basement but with only one bike running Im not going to pull the @ to bits and end up rideless :no:

[NordieBoy]

Mmm @ MX
Bizzare choice of colour though

Now that is cool...

[Eddieb]

207123

Mmm @ MX
Bizzare choice of colour though

Yep, got my vote too. Thats the coolest bike thats been posted for a while.

[bart]

Is the the AT motor? Way cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Underground]

Is the the AT motor? Way cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yup , usually they're fully clothed like this one and you dont get to see some of the sexy bits.
207183

[gav24]

Not sure where to post this, so here will do...

...I have no pic, but maybe this bike is yours...

... BMW airhead, stripped down like a Mad Max dirtbike, sort of a HP2 with attitude, with just enough stuff for the road, barely! You rode past me on the way down towards plimmerton boat club on Saturday morning, and again 30 mins later on the way back out...

... I am a closet air head fan, especially stripped down ones , Anyone know who owns this bike or better yet has photos of it...

...definate "wall of cool" material!

[Padmei]

Yeah I was trying something out -sorry if I scared you. I'll let you have a ride one day.

[gav24]

Pics pics pics.....

[warewolf]

Warewolf whats your pick for cool bike? pluck something out of a hat for us
:yes:

http://creeper.smugmug.com/photos/107233833-L.jpg

http://creeper.smugmug.com/photos/107233848-L.jpg

Was this the inspiration for a certain KLR's makeover?? Talk about a sheep in a wolf's clothing :shutup:

[Padmei]

That looks nice. White bikes always look fresher to me. I don't think I could ever have a bike that clean tho...

As far as gonzos makeover it's more like a elephant in hippos clothing :yes: But I love cuddling up to it:love:

[NordieBoy]

Very "Hitchhikers Guide".
White stickers on a white bike.

[Padmei]

Pics pics pics.....

I was just messing wiv ya Gav. I'm a BMW fan & hopefully will have one oneday.

[NordieBoy]

I'm a BMW fan & hopefully will have one oneday.

Fan?
But arn't they aircooled?

Next you'll be saying you used to like tractors...

[Robmoto]

G'day Robmoto....
are you stalking me ? :D
you'll have to post up some pics of your rides in here, although I 'm pretty sure the motard's already here....somwhere

Gidday men, just having a sticky beak again at what you blokes are up too,
How do I put pics on here it got me f,,,,,,d

[JATZ]

Gidday men, just having a sticky beak again at what you blokes are up too,
How do I put pics on here it got me f,,,,,,d

Have a look here >>>http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/67990-How-to-embed-images-aesthetically-and-not-enrage-the-mods
or use the "manage attachments" button when making a post.Allows you to attach images to your post. You'll have to "go advanced" too to see the button, and scroll down a bit.

It's much easier over on ADVrider aye :D

[Robmoto]

I may have to put this in the too hard basket sounds painfull they want my friggen thumbnails ouch.

[clint640]

Not sure where to post this, so here will do...

...I have no pic, but maybe this bike is yours...

... BMW airhead, stripped down like a Mad Max dirtbike, sort of a HP2 with attitude, with just enough stuff for the road, barely! You rode past me on the way down towards plimmerton boat club on Saturday morning, and again 30 mins later on the way back out...

... I am a closet air head fan, especially stripped down ones , Anyone know who owns this bike or better yet has photos of it...

...definate "wall of cool" material!

Maybe it was the Boxer Odyssey bike? He's from Welly, A very cool build, I'd love to do something similar one day. Have a look over on advrider for the full story

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=494860

Cheers
Clint

[Oscar]

I may have to put this in the too hard basket sounds painfull they want my friggen thumbnails ouch.

Why don't we take it over to ADVRider so we can post decent pics?

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=12989055#post12989055

[Padmei]

Good thinking but I don't think many KBers like the old advriding site for some reason.
Ride reports certainly are easier to read with pics & text together not having to click the mouse a hundred times.

[JATZ]

Good thinking but I don't think many KBers like the old advriding site for some reason.
Ride reports certainly are easier to read with pics & text together not having to click the mouse a hundred times.

I'm with you on this one Padmei. I don't think this thread would have had over 1000 posts on ADVrider.
But I could be wrong

[junkmanjoe]

nice colors, just looks like a good package..

http://www.xrv.org.uk/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=12226

JMJ

[NordieBoy]

nice colors, just looks like a good package..

Just 'cause it's got orange in it...

[dino3310]

looks like its got a nudge bar

[Robmoto]

There is one of those caciva lucky explorers for sale at Bilpin NSW at a fruit stall but its not a DR is it boy,s .

[Eddieb]

nice colors, just looks like a good package..

JMJ

WTF is that abomination on the front?

[JATZ]

There is one of those caciva lucky explorers for sale at Bilpin NSW at a fruit stall but its not a DR is it boy,s .

I kinda like the idea of owning one of those. Or any elefant really, just to be different.

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/Cagiva20Elefant207502091.jpg

[bart]

WTF is that abomination on the front?

Someone obviously thinks it's a good idea to have lots of weight above the front wheel.:shutup:

[NordieBoy]

Now this is the way to travel...

I could see myself turning up to races like this...

[dino3310]

I kinda like the idea of owning one of those. Or any elefant really, just to be different.



there an elephant popping up on terdme every now and then

[twotyred]

Now this is the way to travel...

I could see myself turning up to races like this...

good way to avoid being labeled a trailer faggot too...

[Eddieb]

Now this is the way to travel...

I could see myself turning up to races like this...

I think there was a chick iin NZ who used to turn up at race meetings with her race bike on a trailer behind her road bike. Sure I saw a pic recently of it.

[Padmei]

That is an excellent idea apart from when you get dirty & have to jump back on the shiny machine. Or you could take a cube with you as well & have a shower after riding.

[Woodman]

Now this is the way to travel...

I could see myself turning up to races like this...

Hey one of them bikes on the trailer is a klr.
Why doesn't he just ride the klr to the dirty parts. Won't need the Harley Ferguson or the trailer . Or is the harley, the trailer and the other bike a farkle for the klr??

I don't get it.

[JATZ]

there an elephant popping up on terdme every now and then

Don't worry Dino, I've seen it :yes:

But i like the IDEA of owning one, not to sure I would actually like to own one, unless i was a bit more wealtheyerer, and had a bit more space

[Woodman]

Don't worry Dino, I've seen it :yes:

But i like the IDEA of owning one, not to sure I would actually like to own one, unless i was a bit more wealtheyerer, and had a bit more space

You think you have trouble with the Big and the Tenere? Compared to an elefant they will seem like the paragon of reliableness.

[dino3310]

and never mind the hippo weight issues

[junkmanjoe]

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/S_e2__YXzgI/AAAAAAAAHvU/U8mmD-ZUJnc/s720/nudist-beauty-pageant.jpg

there you happy now..

[BMWST?]

I have a soft spot for old school ADV bikes.

This Super Ten for sale in Aus has some tasty upgrades:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=12852509&postcount=158

http://rare.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/xtz750/2nd-photos-110/857888664_soPLG-S.jpg


ooh yeah i was seriously looking for one of these before i found the gs

[dino3310]

[
there you happy now..

nice bike mate, yamaha looks a bit shabby though

[Box'a'bits]

There you happy now..
That seat looks way cleaner than the rest of the bike. What do you reckon she said before she struck that pose???:blink::confused::laugh::laugh:

[Robmoto]

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/S_e2__YXzgI/AAAAAAAAHvU/U8mmD-ZUJnc/s720/nudist-beauty-pageant.jpg

there you happy now..

VERY HAPPY now thanks got any more good rides .

[junkmanjoe]

ill have to ask the wife to model for me again...see what i can do..

JMJ

[Padmei]

Like B C Rich Warlock guitars? Check this tank out...


http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=13034406&postcount=6

[Taz]

I think there was a chick iin NZ who used to turn up at race meetings with her race bike on a trailer behind her road bike. Sure I saw a pic recently of it.

Was Karel Pavich. Tow bike was a Purple Yamaha XJ900.
http://www.kpracing.co.nz/aboutus.php

[Padmei]

Geez that guy beside her looks dodgy...

[dino3310]

:drool:

210152

[Woodman]

:drool:

210152

That DR is even gayer than usual.

And its a motard...ick...

Seriously seriously uncool

[Padmei]

That DR is even gayer than usual.

And its a motard...ick...

Seriously seriously uncool

Thank F you said it first. Bet the guys helmet has those airbrushed skulls with gothic For Sale across it

[Waihou Thumper]

210169210170210171

Something about these old school rides......aye....
Makes them sexy, got a pedigree and simple....no FI, ABS, Dual this, inverted that....Just a simple 'Mono Cross' Tenere.....
Give me one!

[cooneyr]

Have a read of this thread (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=547324) about a rebuild of one (not done yet).

[JATZ]

210169210170210171

Something about these old school rides......aye....
Makes them sexy, got a pedigree and simple....no FI, ABS, Dual this, inverted that....Just a simple 'Mono Cross' Tenere.....
Give me one!


Parently the 86/87 one shown has a dodgy motor :D
Yamaha fcuked up the design and they are a dog, damaged thier reputation a bit, so I'm told. But it was all fixed with the later design
Don't ask how I know :nono:

Been subscribed to that thread since the begining, nice job he's doin

[Waihou Thumper]

Have a read of this thread (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=547324) about a rebuild of one (not done yet).

This is gonna take awhile...Like it so far...Thanks!

[Waihou Thumper]

Parently the 86/87 one shown has a dodgy motor :D
Yamaha fcuked up the design and they are a dog, damaged thier reputation a bit, so I'm told. But it was all fixed with the later design
Don't ask how I know :nono:

Been subscribed to that thread since the begining, nice job he's doin


Thinking about this....

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=296083294

[bart]

That DR is even gayer than usual.

And its a motard...ick...

Seriously seriously uncool

Must be the Honda motor making it uncool.

[dino3310]

Have a read of this thread (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=547324) about a rebuild of one (not done yet).
its a good thread, Mezo's sense of humour makes it better than the norm, ya cant help but like the guy

Must be the Honda motor making it uncool.
its all Honda XR650l

[dino3310]

Hello stranger.

Thinking about this....

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=296083294
she looks the part.
have ya sold the BIG

[Woodman]

Must be the Honda motor making it uncool.

Good save bartman.

Still incredibly uncool though, actually even more uncoolerer now that its not a DR.

[JATZ]

Thinking about this....

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=296083294

Saw that m'self and thought about it for about 10 seconds.
Could be good......... but then again it could be a complete pile of steaming shit
But then, my thoughts on Tenere's have been influenced by MrsJatz one, and Perils one, and Jimi the Singapoean guy we met who was touring round on one

[Waihou Thumper]

Hello stranger.

she looks the part.
have ya sold the BIG

No mate...still got her, doing an oil change as we type this....well almost as I am typing this..

[cooneyr]

Thinking about this....

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=296083294

If you want somebody to go and check her out give me a yell. I could do with an excuse to take Griffon for a spin.

[NordieBoy]

its a good thread, Mezo's sense of humour makes it better than the norm, ya cant help but like the guy

Even if he sold a DR650 to build it :(

Well that and the 3 heart attacks.

[dino3310]

Well that and the 3 heart attacks.

yeah poor bugga, hope he manages to finish the trip after the rebuild

[warewolf]

But then, my thoughts on Tenere's have been influenced by MrsJatz one, and Perils one, and Jimi the Singapoean guy we met who was touring round on one... and the Cherman RTW couple we hosted who had major grief with their pair...

[dino3310]

Thinking about this....

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=296083294

naa this would be better :msn-wink::Punk: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-295744791.htm :shifty:

[Waihou Thumper]

naa this would be better :msn-wink::Punk: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-295744791.htm (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-295744791.htm) :shifty:

Tank is way too small mate....but nice bike, that has been there for yonks? Wonder what is wrong with it...
The Southern bro's have successfully talked me out of the Tenere...:)
Been thinking about putting some dough into the DR and blinging up exhaust, maybe get the carbs, valves done and new feet.....Nothing wrong the Big...:) Will a DR650 or similar fit onto the Big? Maybe a old GSXR, lighweight?

This is nice....a better bike than the XR, XL maybe?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-296065526.htm
Small tank though, really small...:)

[XF650]

Thinking about this....

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=296083294

Mark - that's in my area. Would you like me to check it out?

[Waihou Thumper]

Mark - that's in my area. Would you like me to check it out?

Hi Struan, many thanks for the offer mate....This morning Ryan offered and I dunno whether he can get out, but he was certainly looking for an excuse! I think it is cabin fever....:)
I am awaiting some more photos from the guy but he has offered me WOF, $2000 to the door here in the Waikato and he says there is a lot of interest. It could be a goodie or a pile of 'doggie do' as Jatz says...
If you wanna be nosey mate, head out for a ride....have a look, by all means....See what makes it tick..:)

[Eddieb]

Put a Versys 650 motor in the big.

[JATZ]

... and the Cherman RTW couple we hosted who had major grief with their pair...

What year were they Werewolf ?

side note..... MrsJatz has just been testing an XT660 and I threw my leg over the new Tenere :D :sherlock: :scratch:

[warewolf]

What year were they Werewolf ?can't remember, one of them was the pink colour scheme. Does that help?

[dino3310]

Hi Struan, many thanks for the offer mate....This morning Ryan offered and I dunno whether he can get out, but he was certainly looking for an excuse! I think it is cabin fever....:)
I am awaiting some more photos from the guy but he has offered me WOF, $2000 to the door here in the Waikato and he says there is a lot of interest. It could be a goodie or a pile of 'doggie do' as Jatz says...
If you wanna be nosey mate, head out for a ride....have a look, by all means....See what makes it tick..:)
naaa fark it mate youve got one old girl, start saving for another Katie


What year were they Werewolf ?

side note..... MrsJatz has just been testing an XT660 and I threw my leg over the new Tenere :D :sherlock: :scratch:
Dangerous mate, one leg over the XR and i was sold

[JATZ]

can't remember, one of them was the pink colour scheme. Does that help?

PINK.......Oooooo, thats harsh :shutup:


Dangerous mate, one leg over the XR and i was sold

Yeah..... real dangerous :yes:
but i should be back on the Big soonish and then nothing else will matter (untill the next time it shits it's self)

[cooneyr]

Hi Struan, many thanks for the offer mate....This morning Ryan offered and I dunno whether he can get out, but he was certainly looking for an excuse! I think it is cabin fever....:)

Cabin fever alright but not going to happen sorry. Had things to do yesterday and we are shifting rooms around today. Sorry about that.

[Waihou Thumper]

Cabin fever alright but not going to happen sorry. Had things to do yesterday and we are shifting rooms around today. Sorry about that.

No worries Ryan. I have further looked at some more photos and basically don't need another capable adventure bike....Thanks Struan, Eddie for leading me up the sensible path...Although, these same two have umm, a couple each...:):)

[Waihou Thumper]

(untill the next time it shits it's self)

Oh, I have been out of the action for too long...What happened? Is it here, documented? Must go looksie....Might learn a lot more bout these Bigs!

[Eddieb]

Thanks Struan, Eddie for leading me up the sensible path...Although, these same two have umm, a couple each...:):)

Do as I say, not as I do Grasshopper.

[JATZ]

Oh, I have been out of the action for too long...What happened? Is it here, documented? Must go looksie....Might learn a lot more bout these Bigs!

Stator :crybaby:

[Padmei]

Man Jatz your bike list is getting sadder & sadder. CT of Death... You were ringing it's neck I spose
It was riding my bike that got you excited about the new Tenere wasn't it

[Waihou Thumper]

Man Jatz your bike list is getting sadder & sadder. CT of Death... You were ringing it's neck I spose
It was riding my bike that got you excited about the new Tenere wasn't it

SShhhh! My DR is next to me in the garage....Might here this....or read about it when I go to bed...

[NordieBoy]

Stator :crybaby:

Uh oh!

Old DR - stator problems...

Next you'll be running around on a 125 Honda like Will.

[Waihou Thumper]

Uh oh!

Old DR - stator problems...

Next you'll be running around on a 125 Honda like Will.

Big fix or the ole runna round looking for a similar one....like the starter etc....Husaberg = CBR600 starter motor for the power...:)

[JATZ]

Uh oh!

Old DR - stator problems...

Next you'll be running around on a 125 Honda like Will.

Uh Oh's right, hope it can be re-wound or a new ones $1300 :gob:

[Waihou Thumper]

Uh Oh's right, hope it can be re-wound or a new ones $1300 :gob:

OMFG.....That buys a DR Big donor....:)

[NordieBoy]

Uh Oh's right, hope it can be re-wound or a new ones $1300 :gob:

Not a bad price for a Big.


:innocent:

[JATZ]

OMFG.....That buys a DR Big donor....:)

Yip...... with a stator of unknown quality :D
I could get a s/hand one but who knows how long it'll last.
Fcuked if I know ? Repair old bike again, or look for a new one, but what to get ???????
Short list is..... F650 Dakar, 1150 gs, KTM950, New Tenere, DR650, DR350, XTZ750, @twin


Now somone best stick a pic of a cool bike in here, gettin kinda off topic

[Eddieb]

put another motor in the big, something different. There must be a fair bit of room in there.

[JATZ]

put another motor in the big, something different. There must be a fair bit of room in there.

I can get my mitts on a Triumph 900 :D
But the motor is o.k. for now, it's all the other stuff and when it's your #1 bike it's kinda :crybaby:

[cooneyr]

Uh oh!

Old DR - stator problems...

Next you'll be running around on a 125 Honda like Will.

Doesn't he already ride (and kill) Honda 125's ;)

[Willdat?]

Uh oh!

Old DR - stator problems...

Next you'll be running around on a 125 Honda like Will.

I've got a pile of 4 DR250 stators that don't run in my bike if you want to try 'em ;) A guy in CHCH is sending me up a complete stator/trigger switch/stator cover from a running bike...

The XLR doesn't qualify for the wall of coolness yet...MX boots don't have a hope of fitting under the gear lever so I'm riding everywhere in first!

[Waihou Thumper]

OK, done a bit of research, called the various guys, browsed the Web, been scared shitless at the forums....:)
Which bike do you reckon then? Price, it is obvious, looks it is obvious, but reliability? Hmmm?
Just throwing things out there as I MAY, I say may be looking at an interim until I can afford a bike to match the number plate I have....:)

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=297827776

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=298632249

211228211229

[dino3310]

OK, done a bit of research, called the various guys, browsed the Web, been scared shitless at the forums....:)
Which bike do you reckon then? Price, it is obvious, looks it is obvious, but reliability? Hmmm?
Just throwing things out there as I MAY, I say may be looking at an interim until I can afford a bike to match the number plate I have....:)


[/COLOR]

well it is the wall of coolness so the tiger is on the right thread and its cheap:yes:
im bias to a trumpy so i reckon the triump :Punk:

bit tall for your little legs :rofl:

[Waihou Thumper]

bit tall for your little legs :rofl:

Yes it is cheap, the guys say that is what they traded it for, they have a shit load of bikes to get rid of, lots of trade ins....As for TALL, you would be suprised what I have thrown my leg over in the past mate! Well, maybe you wouldn't...:)
It is cool, imagine it with Kenda knobs or TKC's on it....:) AS long as there is no KLAK, KLAK....etc. He did start it up and it purred like a Tigger should.....All this over the phone of course...:) V Helpful.
Sprag clutch issues are apparent on this? Fukked if I know....:) Anyway, used to be a rentasl with Thunderbike in Nelson, needs COF, so that maybe good, plus maintenance would be top notch...?
The guy that had it bought a 1050......sucker...lol :) No, seriously nice machines......Cary might know a bit more bout the 'Steamers' ?

[dino3310]

cary,s the man to talk to mate. yes they look waaaay cool with a set of TKC80's on.
sounds like a good deal

[tri boy]

Spag clutches were an issue on the early ones, and a head fuck to replace. (Only clagged out because muppets ran low charge batteries trying to start them).
The same steamer engine is in my 95 Daytona, all be it in a slightly higher tune/cam/ignition set up.
The engines are anvil solid, so long as basic maintenance has been done.
The suspension will be aging, but thats what ya get.
I'd go the triple in a heart beat. MHO

[tri boy]

Spag clutches were an issue on the early ones, and a head fuck to replace. (Only clagged out because muppets ran low charge batteries trying to start them).
The same steamer engine is in my 95 Daytona, all be it in a slightly higher tune/cam/ignition set up.
The engines are anvil solid, so long as basic maintenance has been done.
The suspension will be aging, but thats what ya get.
I'd go the triple in a heart beat. MHO

[warewolf]

This is not really the thread for this... but... :D

I had an ex-rental 1994 steamer a few years ago... 1998-2000. Took it from 60-80,000km; had no issues except the jetting was crook when I bought it, someone had either futzed with it or stripped go-faster bits off before selling it, but the dealer fixed it easily. Fantastic real-world tarmac bike. The rear shock was the best of all the Triumphs, 3-way adjustable, good quality and handling, and even at 80Kkm still worked very well - you could not say that about the shocks in any other Triumph of the time. The soft/blue cam setup in the Tiger made more power than any other 885cc bike up to 6000rpm, and then it was first surpassed by the Daytona Super III with Cosworth head, hi-comp pistons and wild/red cams. Torque curve shaped like a house, almost flat from 3000 to 7000 rpm.

The 1998 had Keihin carbs, partly because the earlier Mikunis had issues with wearing out the needle jets. So it should retain its fuel economy.

Okay on gravel roads but no good in boggy farm paddocks - as to be expected of this class of bike. TKC80 seemed OK but the rear only lasted a few thousand kays; didn't try anything comparable. Comfy and actually lower than the Trophy once seated, but higher with your weight off the seat due to the longer legs. Good fairing and lights. Did a Rusty Nuts Grand Challenge (1000 miles in 24 hours) on mine, was possibly better than the Trophy.

Rental bikes tend to be looked after better than other bikes, since they often get serviced ahead of schedule to avoid needing it while out on hire. Plus they need to present well.

Sprag clutch, yeah shouldn't be an issue in a '98. Part of the problem was also that the engine would start so easily they'd fire backwards slamming the clutch, so part of the fix was a reprogrammed ECU that didn't fire until the engine did two revolutions to gain some forward momentum. My '95 Trophy had the warranty replacement ECU but the sprag clutch still died... at 155,000km. Dicking around with my Tiger I found it would start and run easily on 2 cylinders, and start and run on 1 cylinder with a bit of judicious throttle!

I actually just browsed that one on TM myself. Possibly should have sold the Trophy back then and kept the Tiger. It was one sweet bike. :scooter:

Thanks for the trip down memory lane :rockon:

[Waihou Thumper]

211504 211505

Damn, aint that a nice machine! :) Capable too...:) yessiree!

[dino3310]

the one in the first photo looks Hot

[Padmei]

Does anyone know how to upload a single pic from a thread from another website containing several pics onto photobucket or into this thread? If I right click the pic I want I get properties etc but can't get a URL location for the pic only.

I can copy the single pic then put into my pc then upload to pbucket then paste into this thread but looking for a shortcut if there is one.

[NordieBoy]

Does anyone know how to upload a single pic from a thread from another website containing several pics onto photobucket or into this thread? If I right click the pic I want I get properties etc but can't get a URL location for the pic only.

I can copy the single pic then put into my pc then upload to pbucket then paste into this thread but looking for a shortcut if there is one.

Right click "copy image address" or some such.

[Padmei]

http://1965r50.smugmug.com/photos/585419960_3E9BL-O.jpg

Testing 123

[Padmei]

We have lift off.
What a far far easier way to post a pic thanks Nordie.

[warewolf]

<img src="http://1965r50.smugmug.com/photos/585419960_3E9BL-O.jpg">


<img src="http://1965r50.smugmug.com/photos/585419960_3E9BL-O.jpg">

[Padmei]

Don't you get in trouble for posting real pics? You're just living on a razors edge my friend...

[warewolf]

Only if they are nice size/res.

[Padmei]

http://b-rod.smugmug.com/For-Sale/For-sale/P1030202/921477739_nR5KN-900x900.jpg

[dino3310]

http://b-rod.smugmug.com/For-Sale/For-sale/P1030202/921477739_nR5KN-900x900.jpg

fark thats a minta....

oh yeah and i reckon its cool

[Waihou Thumper]

Wicked paint scheme. I think this is a V Strom, not a wee......Spotted in Japan.
Nice work......although Honda might not like it...:) Repsol and all that..

211963

[Padmei]

Something inside tells me I shouldn't like it but I do. The red bull graphics always make a bike look hard core. Funny how their (redbull) TV ads are so lame when you think about all the things they sponsor.

[NordieBoy]

Something inside tells me I shouldn't like it but I do. The red bull graphics always make a bike look hard core. Funny how their (redbull) TV ads are so lame when you think about all the things they sponsor.

Kssshhhrrrttttt.

Come in Padmei.

[dino3310]

old skool is cool skool
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[Padmei]

old skool is cool skool
212170

Nothing like a 'patina of use' to make a bike look good.

What is it?

[dino3310]

Wouldnt have a clue, but i want one.:drool:

[NordieBoy]

Just oozing with patina.
http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/dirt/2003-02-09-Golden%20Bay%20-%20Old%20Thumpers/slides/old-triumph2.jpg

[pete376403]

Nothing like a 'patina of use' to make a bike look good.

What is it?

BSA 650 twin - Pre-unit so not a Thunderbolt. Maybe Gold Flash? A10? . Motu knows these things.
.

[Oscar]

Just oozing with patina.


I've got some patina stains under the TT500...

[Woodman]

I've got some patina stains under the TT500...

I hope you are using the correct grade of patina.

[Oscar]

I hope you are using the correct grade of patina.

It's probably overdue for 10w40 patina change and while I'm at it I might do a patina filter change...

[Padmei]

Oh the patina is just flowing on this thread now:laugh:

[NordieBoy]

Patina in action...

http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/dirt/20070204%20Golden%20Bay%20-%20Old%20Thumpers/slides/20070204-122740.jpg
http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/dirt/20070204%20Golden%20Bay%20-%20Old%20Thumpers/slides/20070204-122518.jpg

[dino3310]

friggen awesome Fran

[Waihou Thumper]

You guys seen this, new rival for the 1200Gs and the Katoom......
Before you rubbish it, read the reviews, google is your friend...
funnily enough, all of these bikes are around $24000, excepting the GS, must be a conspiracy.....:)
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[Crim]

:jerry:Couldn't find the tongue in cheek icon..................

[avgas]

http://1965r50.smugmug.com/photos/585419960_3E9BL-O.jpg

Testing 123
hehehe reminds me of the photo my old man has on his RM.

[Eddieb]

:jerry:Couldn't find the tongue in cheek icon..................

Both, they've done a fairly good job on the bike but it'll never be a GS ;)

[pete376403]

Both, they've done a fairly good job on the bike but it'll never be a GS ;)

True, Suzuki would never make a road bike that looked like that. Oh, you mean the *other* GS, made by those Euro guys who cribbed the GS designation from Suzuki? Sorry, as you were.

[Woodman]

:jerry:Couldn't find the tongue in cheek icon..................

yeah saw that the other day, and almost posted it. best looking KLR I have seen and it has some good bits too. I would love to know how he put the GS sticker on the ims tank as all the stickers i put on shrivel up in about 2 minutes flat.

[NordieBoy]

yeah saw that the other day, and almost posted it. best looking KLR I have seen and it has some good bits too. I would love to know how he put the GS sticker on the ims tank as all the stickers i put on shrivel up in about 2 minutes flat.

He took the photo within 2 mins?

[cooneyr]

I'm pretty sure there is a no DR's or KLR's rule isn't there. Especially not not GS wannabe KLR's!!!!!

[Padmei]

Pah next you'll say no Tenere wannabe KLRs

[Woodman]

Sorry

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/ezimagecatalogue/catalogue/variations/9545-500x600.jpg

[Eddieb]

Pah next you'll say no Tenere wannabe KLRs

Have you posted a pic up of said wannabe yet? I saw a brief shot in one of Nordies vids and it didn't look bad.

[dino3310]

Sorry]


OMG,,,,the wall of Cool not Fool

this is a real GS
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[Squiggles]

:jerry:Couldn't find the tongue in cheek icon..................

Cool. </10chars>

[cooneyr]

OMG,,,,the wall of Cool not Fool

this is a real GS
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This thread is going down hill real quick.

Better get you lot back on track.

http://bushclown.smugmug.com/photos/506421449_pnXic-L.jpg

http://bushclown.smugmug.com/photos/469669256_VPMzn-M.jpg

[Padmei]

U G L Y you aint got no...

[Underground]

Yeah , sposed to be about cool stuff ...right ?
212541

[Padmei]

Now thats the background for an AT.

How about this one
http://www.ergraute-enduro-greise.de/News%201823.jpg

From this thread
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=13410559

[dino3310]

shite i actually agree with ya padmei, that one cool yammy http://www.ergraute-enduro-greise.de/News%201823.jpg

[Waihou Thumper]

I am getting tired of looking at cool bikes, how bout this for a wall of coolness then....I wish I was the one doing the paintin' I would make sure I needed lots of masking...:) in all the right places...hehe
212710

I would LOVE to wring that baby out, keep it at the rev limiter and ride it for everything it's worth and then some!!!!!

Taking a ride on the bike afterwards would be a bonus as well! - Quoted from the site...lol

[dino3310]

she'd be higher maintenence than the bike, but would be great for a quick spin

[Box'a'bits]

Not exactly an adventure bike (but every ride on this would be an adventure). <object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/oeNLMN_RqSI&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/oeNLMN_RqSI&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object>

[NordieBoy]

That

is

coool!


Dropping the chute to pick up hitch-hikers :D

[Taz]

Moto Morini Kanguru 350

Now this'd be a liability.

[marks]

Not exactly an adventure bike (but every ride on this would be an adventure

you are a very sick puppy

totally awesome video though

[cooneyr]

Moto Morini Kanguru 350

Now this'd be a liability.

A small bore V twin dirt bike. Sounds like a perfect ADV bike. Somebody should make a modern reliable version.

[XF650]

GSX750 gravel hack
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-304635282.htm

[Taz]

Not bad for $5 I suppose.

[JATZ]

Not bad for $10 I suppose.

Fixed:D .....

[dino3310]

$11 and counting:2guns:

[gav24]

Cool or...?

Cool I reckon, but its a fine line to tread on this one...
...Probably much like riding it:blink:

Would be better in flat green army paint though...

... Yep, its on my watchlist now!:yes:

[Box'a'bits]

GSX750 gravel hack
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-304635282.htm
:blink: No way that is cool. :blink:

Would only qualify if I were looking for cheap Suzuki parts, OR
The builder had put serious thought & labour into making it more dirt capable, OR
The builder had got the whole rat-bike armagedeon cool theme going.

Whats with photographing it in a darkened (bed) room??? :shutup:

[JATZ]

Some decent pics would be good :yes:

I havn't made me mind up yet :scratch:

[Waihou Thumper]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=303030660

The guy is very particular as you can tell by the work. The grage was full of bikes including a lovely txc450 Husky, brand new....He is beginning a rebuild on a 600 Berg...This is one fast unit for sale and I am still keen to take a van up and get it....The resurrection of trail riding, me thinks! The wall was cluttered with notes, as you can see the parts have been replaced with original bits...ALL the bolts are now hex stainless, this bike has had over $5G spent on it....really.....

[Waihou Thumper]

Some decent pics would be good :yes:

I havn't made me mind up yet :scratch:

Hey, $50 and enjoy the ride! :)

[JATZ]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=3030306

The guy is very particular as you can tell by the work. The grage was full of bikes including a lovely txc450 Husky, brand new....He is beginning a rebuild on a 600 Berg...This is one fast unit for sale and I am still keen to take a van up and get it....The resurrection of trail riding, me thinks! The wall was cluttered with notes, as you can see the parts have been replaced with original bits...ALL the bolts are now hex stainless, this bike has had over $5G spent on it....really.....


:headbang: that is one seriously cool ..... BEANIE ?? :blink:

[Waihou Thumper]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=303030660

Try this...:yes:

[Waihou Thumper]

:headbang: that is one seriously cool ..... BEANIE ?? :blink:

Wicked cool as aye...Sorry, dunno what happened there....

[Taz]

:blink: No way that is cool. :blink:

Would only qualify if I were looking for cheap Suzuki parts, OR
The builder had put serious thought & labour into making it more dirt capable, OR
The builder had got the whole rat-bike armagedeon cool theme going.

Whats with photographing it in a darkened (bed) room??? :shutup:

2 words

Beach Racer :)

[Taz]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=303030660

The guy is very particular as you can tell by the work. The grage was full of bikes including a lovely txc450 Husky, brand new....He is beginning a rebuild on a 600 Berg...This is one fast unit for sale and I am still keen to take a van up and get it....The resurrection of trail riding, me thinks! The wall was cluttered with notes, as you can see the parts have been replaced with original bits...ALL the bolts are now hex stainless, this bike has had over $5G spent on it....really.....


Looks nice, bet the guy has a garage full of old broken husaberg gearbox components too. I always liked the idea of the hussy's from that era but they were not reliable and relied on the cam chain to get oil to the top end :shit: Ktm introduced them to oil pumps and filters.

[Taz]

Not exactly an adventure bike (but every ride on this would be an adventure).

I so want one of these. Wonder if I could make one out of my Falcon?

[warewolf]

relied on the cam chain to get oil to the top end :shit: Ktm introduced them to oil pumps and filters.KTM LC4s do the same... only splash-feed to the head via the cam chain.

[Taz]

So glad mine has an oil pump.

[warewolf]

It's probably a revs thing. LC4s don't rev like the RFS engines. Got two oil pumps, just none to the head. Be interesting to see if the Rallye models run pressure-fed heads.

[Waihou Thumper]

So glad mine has an oil pump.

The LC4 engine has been around for donkeys and there hasn't been issues or they would have done something drastic at KTM with re-designing.....oil pump/no oil pump, splitting hairs at the end of the day...:done:

[Waihou Thumper]

Looks nice, bet the guy has a garage full of old broken husaberg gearbox components too. I always liked the idea of the hussy's from that era but they were not reliable and relied on the cam chain to get oil to the top end :shit: Ktm introduced them to oil pumps and filters.

This engine was the first of them with the filter...1998 in the '96 frame

[Taz]

Yes but I was refering to the early husabergs and there appetite for gearbox and top end components not ktm's DR650 replica :). Didn't you have a hussy or two? They ever break?

[junkmanjoe]

im sure this will get some credit here...

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/63/111762363_full.jpg

oh crap ive run out of gas.........:gob:

[Waihou Thumper]

You have nice boots on you can borrow a couple of litres from me!
I am sure there is something really serious with the bike, you may have to pillion with me around Alaska! :shit:.......I see you aren't carrying much, so you will have to stay close till we get to the store.....:innocent:

[Taz]

Looks like a honda, She'll be gay :cry:

[dino3310]

Looks like a honda, She'll be gay :cry:

yep thats why im a lesbian :rofl:

[Padmei]

Saw this down at the local mc shop. I wanted to take outside for better pics but you'll get the idea.

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

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

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

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