Recent content by pirata

35000 KM on a chain and sprocket is pretty good going. Especially on a V-Twin. Replace them.

So a mate of mine just bought himself an Triumph XC 800 (which is a great looking bike!), with no riding experience. He has done about 200km's on ir now after some formal training. Although what he learned concerns me. He would like to spend not a lot of money on an offroad bike to sharpen his...

Very seldom do I, but it does happen at times.

Yes we all do indeed. Myself included. Can't blame the 'other' party solely.

And our cops are expected to perform their duties in a hostile country with equipment that will clearly fail.

Seems two wrongs maketh the potential accident...

Again, speculation is not in order. The left mirror on the bike doesn't appear to be in the right place? Was it clipped perhaps?

Just stumbled onto this now. This is looking very cool. For an oke who hasn't opened up an engine before, I'm very impressed. With regards to your textured paint job, there are a few reasons. Not enough air pressure, paint too thick in your air gun. It can be a dirty nozzle too. All the above...

Very sexy looking bike. Can't help thinking they copied Bimota's designs here though. Not that its a bad thing mind you....

Well.... The Super place I went to, fitted another battery battery and it didn't work. It was a bigger batter, so when they closed the bonnet, the terminals shorted, melting a hole in the bonnet I can stick my finger in. They blew all electrics and the starter no longer clicked when the key was...

This is actually a car question. My bakkie just clicks when you turn the key. I can jump start it straight away (using an Alfa!). So I assumed its a dead battery (7 years old already). Supaquick put in another battery and 'click'. They reckon starter motor. Can it be if the car can be jump...

+2 I have no issues. I'm short and I'm light too. Pilates helps with back issues if you guys are suffering. Trust me on this.

I see there is a suspension upgrade. There seems to be tiny wind deflectors under the windscreen. I like those plastic covers under the seat. The dash is amazing!

I'd like to mention that the sign at Linex with quoted prices is not new. I first saw it 18 months ago. I do find them a tad expensive, but I don't mind paying them (I'll horrify you with a story of what a recommended Mechie did to my TZR) as they always have done a good job. My last experience...

As a cyclist I didn't know this? Seems to be a stupid law if you ask me.