Db1k 10 sbc

**JATZ** · 16th August 2009, 08:10

Originally Posted by cooneyr

Honda SL100
Cheers R

That one should be on the wall of coolness

**Eddieb** · 16th August 2009, 08:17

That is pretty cool, and far too tidy for you heathens to get your hands on and mutilate for the SBC.

**Jantar** · 16th August 2009, 08:49

OK, I've made a start. Picked up a 1978 TS125 yesrterday for $300. It has a flat front tyre, the headlight is being held on by a single bolt, and it doesn't start. The wiring is a mess, but it looks like everything (lights indicators etc) is there.

My estimate is $100 to get it going, and a further $200 - $300 to make it road worthy. So I'm on target to doing the entire sbc for less than $1000.

**cooneyr** · 17th August 2009, 08:39

Yesterdays spin was a laugh. 200kms of seal, geravel and tracks, all as fast as the poor wee bikes would go. Flat out was 80kph (well as fast as we wanted to thrash them anyway). I'm pertty knackered from yanking the front end up over puddles, rocks etc so we didn't have to slow down. The XLR125's used between 3.5-4.5L/100km's so they should be good for 200kms per tank. El's Yammy LT2 100cc smoker used about 6-7l/100km - he'll be carrying plenty of extra fuel (tank will only do about 100km) but not on the factory rack cause that broke with 5l onboard over the rough stuff. Appart from the rack other problems included indicators vibrating to bits front axle nut comming lose and having to be taped on! All in all pretty minor given the thrashing they took. My clutch held up OK but definatly needs replacement as does the oil in forks and shocks (if possible on both El's and my bike).

In the tight windy sections we left mother duck (Transalper on his DR650) behind but then I dont think he was trying quite as hard as us

Bring it on!

Cheers R

**Skinny_Birdman** · 17th August 2009, 11:17

I had a few late braking moments during the day, and appear to have toasted my front shoes (brake shoes that is, although I was dragging my boots on the ground too, as they are more effective than either brakes). I am afraid to pull them apart, because I promised myself no more parts before the main event. I think I will do any further training rides on the TT, which is moderately more robust but shares a similar comfort level.

Cheers
A

**cooneyr** · 17th August 2009, 19:35

Pic's of the ride, Mother Duck and the ducklings. Ohh and a cow with a view.

Cheers R

**cooneyr** · 23rd August 2009, 21:42

Just so it is clear to all, we are going to whole hog with the SBC challange i.e. a one day run. I've had a comment from somebody that though we were going to do a two day run.

I'd strongly suggest that we all take basic sleeping gear etc in the support vehicle so that we can call it quits if somebody has had enough. Hope you are all up for 24+ hours of riding. Being awake and physically exerting yourself for 24 hours can do screwy things to your head.

Cheers R

**zeRax** · 24th August 2009, 06:32

clear as bells, 1 day flying on the 125 ^_^,

may us 2 strokers go without seizure and plugs no foul,
thankyou!

**Skinny_Birdman** · 24th August 2009, 08:09

Bring it on.

**JATZ** · 24th August 2009, 17:46

Originally Posted by Skinny_Birdman

Bring it on.

Washed down with a RedBull/V cocktail

**cooneyr** · 24th August 2009, 18:36

Originally Posted by JATZ

Washed down with a RedBull/V cocktail

Nuh uh never again. I don't drink coffee but I swigged a V or similar one evening when I was driving from Queenstown back to Te Anau at 1am one morning after leaving Te Anau for Milford at 5.45am the previous morning i.e. Te Anau, Milford work 12 hours, to Queenstown (via Te Anau) and back to Te Anau. I was seeing all sorts of shit (possums, sheep, cows, rabbits etc) running across the road, corners we jumping out at me from no where. Screw that!!!

Cheers R