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Well, after galavanting all over town today in my special ‘make me look poorer than I am’ shorts today to have my recent spate of fines reduced, I have come to realize another very good reason for ATGATT: the sunburn! Oh, the pain!

Hi Guys Just wanted to find out if anyone knows what the ratio for the mix should be... I know there's a auto lube pump, but it's mechanical, so something can go wrong.... I filled up on fuel and 2T a while back, and then again this morning in order to work out how much 2T I use. I put in...

Hi Guys So, after the long weekend, my battery on my scooter was dead! (Played with my son on the scoot, so engine didn't go fast enough to charge the battery, I suppose. Also, not much of a battery!) Anyway, I hunted for a decent charger that would be able to charge the car's battery as...

Hi Does anyone have a reservoir mount that they're not using and want to get rid of? I lost my mount, but still have the rest... Alternatively, anyone with an old PC Mouse that still uses the ball?

Hi Just trying to get an idea of what these go for.... looking for an older 2stroke one.... I'm in the Cape Town area....

Hi guys I bought a frame with engine, off of which I previously bought the fuel tank and wheels. I basically need a CDI, and carburettor for the bike, and should be able to get a second bike running. This is a long term project, so when finances allow for it, I'll try to get it running as a...

Hi Guys Just wondering what oil you use for your air filter (if your XT uses a foam air filter...)....?

Thought all you guys so hard at work could use a look at this video...  :pot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbu6nXV3xZ4 Have a look at his other videos as well....

Hi guys I am considering buying spares (parts 'bike' - read engine, frame, wheels and forks and tank), but it's in KZN. What would be the best way to transport it to Cape Town? And it needs to be relatively cheap, the money needs to flow out of my account without my wife noticing....

For anyone who's interested... Please view this ad: xt 550 project, https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-motorcycles-scooters/scottburgh/xt-550-project/1001403871730910037729709 Price: ZAR 3,800

Getting there, slowly but surely! Having a baby in the house gives you a lot less time for other things!

Not really 100% bike related and hopefully no-one on a bike will see this taxi.... I don't know if this is just a once off, or just this taxi, or if this is the latest craze amongst the taxi drivers.... On my way home from the airport after picking my sister up, we get to a robot on the M10...

Hi Guys, So, I'm making progress, and we stripped the carb last night, only to see that there is no secondary main jet, although there should be one! Any ideas on where to get? Thanks!

If anybody is interested..... 1983 Yamaha XT, https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-motorcycles-scooters/hillcrest/1983-yamaha-xt/1001201374480910004002609 Price: ZAR 6,000 Download the application from the Google Play Store. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ebay.gumtree.za

Hi Guys If anyone is interested, I have a SVG file of some decals I traced. Not perfect, but a damn well better option than paying 13% of the price of my bike! PM me if you're interested in the SVG file. If you want to improve on it, please give me a copy again as well! Anyways, here's a PDF...

Hi Guys So I was wondering what would be a reliable (so not a KTM) and also capable off road (so not a BMW) adventure bike. It also needs to be light weight, and easy to pick up (so I guess the S10 is out as well!). Parts would need to be easy to find, and easy to maintain, and you should be...

Hi there!  :sip: Well, I've been on the forum for a while now, but seeing as the end of my project is almost in sight, and as soon as I have a bit of money, I can finish my little project! A while back, I bought a Yamaha Xt 550, which I have been fixing up.... This is what she currently...

Hi Guys One of the joys of buying a vintage bike to rebuild is that over the years, things fade, like the stickers on the controls.... I'm wondering if anybody locally sells something like this, at a reasonable price....

Hi Guys I'm looking for a cover for an airbox for an XT550. I was told to contact West Coast Thumpers, but can't seem to find their number. Can anyone help? Or, if you have an extra cover for an XT 550's airbox that you're willing to part with.... Thanks!

Hi Guys! I just got my XT550 over the weekend, and am still waiting for my wife to calm down! :ricky: It needs some tlc, and as I'm originally from the big smog (Jozi), I need some help! I'm looking for places that can help me with a few bits and pieces around Cape Town. I don't mind if it's...