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  1. Vilaishima

    Wa die manne met die harde gatte?

    As die bike gemaak is vir afstand is dit easy. My Virago trip was MOEILIK maar ek het van Durbanville tot in Centurion gery (1500km) in een go met my Aprilia Caponord en dit was baie maklik en baie vinnig. Dit was ook in die winter en daar was bitterlik min karre op die pad. Gedeeltes deur die...
  2. Vilaishima

    Wanted 125 Dirtbike & advice - updated to 250

    I rode the 2023 KTM 150 on a demo day and was surprised at how much power it had down low.
  3. Vilaishima

    Wa die manne met die harde gatte?

    I did not go nearly as far but I did do Hermanus to Roodepoort in one go on my old Yamaha Virago 535 with it's tiny little tank in the middle of July. I had to stop at every single petrol station. Left Hermanus at 05:00 and got to Roodepoort some time after 02:00, almost 22 hours later. The cold...
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    Wanted 125 Dirtbike & advice - updated to 250

    My son's first bike was a DR-Z125, which we still have and my younger son is moving onto it now. It is a great little bulletproof bike. It won't win any races, and don't do jumps but it is a very reliable, low maintenance, fun and good looking bike. They can be had in good condition for around...
  5. Vilaishima

    Anyone used a smart / fitness watch for navigation ?

    Petal Maps has turn-by-turn navigation on my watch but it still only relays that from the phone. I have only tested if it works but have never really used it.
  6. Vilaishima

    The CRF300L thread

    The 300L will bore the hell out of you after riding a KTM 500.
  7. Vilaishima

    Yamahas T7 Re-coating rims

    Then it is/was not anodizing. Anodizing actually colours the outside layer of the metal so the "coating" itself cannot chip unless the actual metal has a chip or gouge in it.
  8. Vilaishima

    Yamahas T7 Re-coating rims

    I also think they are powder coated and not anodized. Anodizing cannot chip.
  9. Vilaishima

    Yamahas T7 Re-coating rims

    Hard to tell from the photos but those look like stone chips. Unfortunately you get those from riding on tar as well. I'll rather not post photos of my rims after this...
  10. Vilaishima

    Let's get some motorbike & injury stats

    1. Total number of years riding: Since 2006. 2. No of falls or accidents that lead to injuries that kept you of a bike for a while, required proper recovery/operations/etc: None. 3. Nature of injuries: - 4. Self-inflicted or caused by another party: - 5. Anything else? Broke 2 ribs with my own...
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    Plating a dirt bike: requirements?

    You cannot get a disc if it is not roadworthy.
  12. Vilaishima

    Exhaust Painting - Whats the Best??

    Die goed is normaalweg muriatic acid. Dit is wild! As jy jou hande vir 'n rukkie daar in gelos het was hulle nou heeltemal opgelos.
  13. Vilaishima

    For Sale SWM RS500R price adjusted

    I have the 300 which has around 20hp less than the 500. It should however still give you a good idea of how the bike feels in terms of suspension, brakes and build quality. I am in Centurion but you are welcome to take it for a spin to help you decide.
  14. Vilaishima

    CRF300 Rally thread

    Dis Hyde not make one? They may not be the best looking but they are tough!
  15. Vilaishima

    Hilux (Vigo) Head Unit upgrade

    One thing is certain; the sound quality of the "No Name" units will not be the same as the Pioneer. I also have a bluetooth Pioneer DMH-XXX (without Android Auto) in my GWM and the sound is damn good.
  16. Vilaishima

    Stop the rust....

    Is Fluid Film still available?
  17. Vilaishima

    Anyone looking for a bit of extra cash.

    I am well aware. That is why I said without sanding. I can help(try) and remove the staining as I have done on my sons' bikes but I will not sand the plastics. This is a major exercise.
  18. Vilaishima

    Anyone looking for a bit of extra cash.

    I am willing to give it a go for you without sanding them if you are keen.
  19. Vilaishima

    The not-so-handy handyman and other randomness

    There used to be a scrap metal dealer in Hennopspark close to where Acorn Fasteners used to be - Pre-Cent Metals. I don't know if they still exist.
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    The not-so-handy handyman and other randomness

    I have a braai that I made from an old pool filter. It is my go-to braai. Even though it is proper thick stainless steel I still use a normal piece of expanded metal on a flat bar "frame" at the bottom of it to make the fire on. Makes a massive difference in the ventilation and will make it...
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