9er Posted 13December, 2019 Report Share Posted 13December, 2019 Can't really explain what I was thinking. Didn't keep it for very long. LeeM and hugh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Posted 20February, 2020 Report Share Posted 20February, 2020 In a classic case of scope creep what stated out as a mate and I doing the Simpson on dirtbikes supported by a pair of mates in a 4x4 has now become the same mate and I riding from Steep point W.A (Furthest point west in Au) to Byron bay (Furthest point East in Au) via the Simpson unsupported all the way. Whilst the GSA would do most to the trip with ease it’s not going to cut it in the Simpson. So its going up on Bikesales to be replaced by a lighter bike. That being a KTM690 Enduro R. Seeing as my mate already has one it means we can share tools and I can steal good bits off his bike whilst he is asleep. I’m used to packing ultra light so on this trip we are going absolute minimalist in order to be able to carry more fuel and water. Leave date is looking like August 14th . I’d like to go sooner but we have given ourselves more time to prep and on a trip like this prep is king. Peter M, WOKA, Dreamr and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 20February, 2020 Report Share Posted 20February, 2020 @Unclethis sounds like an awesome trip, i know a couple of guys who have the 690 and were telling me they were disappointed with the fuel range, larger tanks were fitted then the ride became uncomfortable because of the way the wider tank pushed out their knees. These were earlier models so maybe a fix has been found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3legs Posted 20February, 2020 Report Share Posted 20February, 2020 You guys might encounter a few blokes coming back from the Off Centre Rally (at Adels Grove this year on 8,9 and 10 Aug). A few of the WA boys like to take the long way home so you might have a few bikes on the track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Posted 21February, 2020 Report Share Posted 21February, 2020 @TINGY996 because I'm a short arse the wider tank is actually pretty good and gives some wind protection. I actually put a deposit on this bike this morning. https://www.bikesales.com.au/bikes/details/2014-ktm-690-enduro-r/SSE-AD-6369665/?Cr=14 I think I'll take the front headlight set up off and go for a Yenkro fairing kit. http://www.yenkro.com/store/products/13824 Anyway I'll just update my other thread so stop messing this one up. Could do @3legs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikos Posted 21February, 2020 Report Share Posted 21February, 2020 Since we're here, may as well play along. 1999 Fatboy. Purchased new from dealer when I was 25yrs old. Now with aprox 45K km's. Looking forward to the day I can put her on Historic Plates. Totally original and hasn't missed a beat, including doing several of the annual Snowy Rides to Thredbo. LeeM, Uncle, Peter M and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 21February, 2020 Report Share Posted 21February, 2020 4 hours ago, Uncle said: @TINGY996 because I'm a short arse the wider tank is actually pretty good and gives some wind protection. I actually put a deposit on this bike They are a nice bike, looks good and got all the racks as well, I'm thinking of buying an early KTM 640 my brother in law has. Uncle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Posted 23February, 2020 Report Share Posted 23February, 2020 Got the Kato out yesterday to get my dirt legs back. Peter M 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson59 Posted 23February, 2020 Report Share Posted 23February, 2020 A few for nostalgic reasons . My first and second bikes LeeM, GTP911, Uncle and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson59 Posted 23February, 2020 Report Share Posted 23February, 2020 Another old bike with nostalgic flair LeeM and Peter M 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 24February, 2020 Report Share Posted 24February, 2020 Spoked rims @wilson59 👍 This was one of my Katana's. 1200 kit wilson59 and Peter M 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 24February, 2020 Report Share Posted 24February, 2020 Should never have sold mine. Missus told me not to but did I listen..... LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 24February, 2020 Report Share Posted 24February, 2020 1 hour ago, Peter M said: Should never have sold mine. Missus told me not to but did I listen..... My ex was the opposite with "I want kids and a house, so sell your bikes..." Hence why she's an ex😁 I'd love a Katana, but the prices for a decent one are nuts...and I can't really be bothered riding nowadays 😁 Peter M 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 24February, 2020 Report Share Posted 24February, 2020 3 minutes ago, LeeM said: ....and I can't really be bothered riding nowadays 😁 I'm the same these days Lee. Any ride now must meet the following strict criteria: Must not involve more than 30 minutes of tedious riding before the fun bits Temperature must be between 16 and 24 degrees Must involve corners or at least a good tasty pie to make it all worthwhile Also doesn't help that I need to move the Camira to move the Torana to get the Commodore out after finding the keys to the Cortina of course and then trying not hit the boat while I'm at it, before I can even see the bike nowadays...….. “ 10 hours ago, wilson59 said: Another old bike with nostalgic flair Where have all the timeless and beautiful motorcycles gone? All the modern designs look like Transformer toys to me and just leave me cold. Yeah. yeah I know I sound like an old guy! wilson59, Troubleshooter, LeeM and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 24February, 2020 Report Share Posted 24February, 2020 1 hour ago, Peter M said: Where have all the timeless and beautiful motorcycles gone? All the modern designs look like Transformer toys to me and just leave me cold Finally someone agrees with me! Especially nakebike styling. The 'Katana' they released last year is just taking the piss. Its horrid! Peter M 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Posted 25February, 2020 Report Share Posted 25February, 2020 17 hours ago, Peter M said: I'm the same these days Lee. Any ride now must meet the following strict criteria: Must not involve more than 30 minutes of tedious riding before the fun bits Temperature must be between 16 and 24 degrees Must involve corners or at least a good tasty pie to make it all worthwhile Yeah. yeah I know I sound like an old guy! You don't just sound like an old guy... clutch-monkey, 3legs and Peter M 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTY Posted 25March, 2020 Report Share Posted 25March, 2020 All my dad’s bikes first chance I’ve had to post photos of them he’s nearly 80 and still loves getting out on them,me being a petrolhead clearly comes from him. Troubleshooter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deano Posted 25March, 2020 Report Share Posted 25March, 2020 nothing to contribute sorry. My better half works in healthcare, and she told me after we got hitched, if I ever rocked up home with a motorbike thats it, all over red rover.. At least I have a way out. Nice bikes. The acceleration would be amazing i'm guessing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted 25March, 2020 Report Share Posted 25March, 2020 Nice 56 GoldStar i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTY Posted 25March, 2020 Report Share Posted 25March, 2020 1 hour ago, tomo said: Nice 56 GoldStar i think Hi @tomo a 57 I think engine has had work done on it and is now 600cc the compression on it means it’s bloody difficult to kick over tomo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3legs Posted 26March, 2020 Report Share Posted 26March, 2020 If you're interested in restoring some old Japanese bikes there are a few old Kawasaki 900,1000 and 650 for sale all under $10k. Just recently listed at some good prices probably due to the the virus. Get in now. Here is an example or two. https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/brighton/motorcycle-scooter-parts/kawasaki-z1-1973/1240288094?utm_source=criteo&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=LF7-Automotive&utm_content=163436_9299 https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/east-ipswich/motorcycles/kawasaki-z1000-1977/1242814629?utm_source=criteo&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=LF7-Automotive&utm_content=163436_9299 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 26March, 2020 Report Share Posted 26March, 2020 I've never been able to get into Z bikes. Just something about them I don't like. Have an itch to build a full custom Katana road/race bike, but the lack of funds for the big money being asked for wrecks has put that off 😁 3legs and Peter M 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 8April, 2020 Report Share Posted 8April, 2020 My old Katana which I think was a 750...and my ex Peter M, Stepo, wilson59 and 1 other 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 8April, 2020 Report Share Posted 8April, 2020 Love the riding attire! And no helmet hair! LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 8April, 2020 Report Share Posted 8April, 2020 1 hour ago, Peter M said: Love the riding attire! And no helmet hair! She won some gloves in a Streetbike mag comp with this pic. She also took half of her hair care gear with her when we went for a ride to take this shot. I'll try n find 'some' of the pics of another ex on my Suzuki's and her own TRX850. Kinda Cameron Diaz looking. She could ride that bike quicker in the hills than most guys I knew back then. She really should have raced bikes she was that quick. Mad as a box if frogs, but still friends with her Peter M, 3legs and firstone 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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