Adventure bike?
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Adventure bike?
I have introduced myself as a biker. And that I will be for ever.
Some thoughts go through my mind whilst on tour with my bike. How can I make this experience safer for my lovely wife that sits pretty relaxed at the back.
How can I address all her (my) concerns and complaints? Not that it outweighs the positive feed back but it exists.
Kit is a hustle, worm bulky and oh so not sexy. At the view site boots hold you back and you would rather not do the extra mile for the better picture!
Ok last of topic thing, packing space for the hair drier and edblow.
We also want to cover ground like only a bike can do.
So I came up with the idée of a beach buggy.
Wheel travel and ground clearance (concern for us adventure bikers) is not good enough. I need something more resilient to ruts speed bumps and un even terrain.
This is what I found.
Oh no I need to follow instuctions someware els on this forum to paste a pic?? Cant it just be easy?
Some thoughts go through my mind whilst on tour with my bike. How can I make this experience safer for my lovely wife that sits pretty relaxed at the back.
How can I address all her (my) concerns and complaints? Not that it outweighs the positive feed back but it exists.
Kit is a hustle, worm bulky and oh so not sexy. At the view site boots hold you back and you would rather not do the extra mile for the better picture!
Ok last of topic thing, packing space for the hair drier and edblow.
We also want to cover ground like only a bike can do.
So I came up with the idée of a beach buggy.
Wheel travel and ground clearance (concern for us adventure bikers) is not good enough. I need something more resilient to ruts speed bumps and un even terrain.
This is what I found.
Oh no I need to follow instuctions someware els on this forum to paste a pic?? Cant it just be easy?
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Re: Adventure bike?
Have you got a link to the pic? Otherwise I can PM you my e-mail, will post a pic for you.
"What I would suggest is that you draw up a project plan and then prioritise the things you NEED to do linked to the budget you have." by Vader
Truer words have never been spoken...
Truer words have never been spoken...
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Re: Adventure bike?
http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/5623/dn8m.jpg
Bought it in Four ways and towed it down to Durban. Needless to say effortless!!
Side shafts disconnected and only the wheels needed to stay in place.
Bought it in Four ways and towed it down to Durban. Needless to say effortless!!
Side shafts disconnected and only the wheels needed to stay in place.
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Re: Adventure bike?
now that you have the link, click on the IMG button (in full editor) and place it between the two pairs of brackets
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ANGRRR
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=14775
1302S
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=33521
Panel Van
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopic.php?p=288723
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=14775
1302S
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=33521
Panel Van
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopic.php?p=288723
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Re: Adventure bike?
that baja looks like plenty fun...
more pics?
more pics?
ANGRRR
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=14775
1302S
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=33521
Panel Van
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopic.php?p=288723
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=14775
1302S
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=33521
Panel Van
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopic.php?p=288723
vader wrote: The Force is strong with you young Sith Lord Z!
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Re: Adventure bike?
I like! Like Tony said, more pics! What is your plans for the Baja? Engine, suspension, etc...
"What I would suggest is that you draw up a project plan and then prioritise the things you NEED to do linked to the budget you have." by Vader
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Truer words have never been spoken...
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Re: Adventure bike?
http://imageshack.us/a/img823/7374/8e33.jpg
This is where all what the previous owner told me will have to be tested??
According to him everything has been checked all It needs is a fuel management system. ECU? dictator or something.
Oraait this is not all!!
Needs
Starter motor
alternator
exhaust
stuff between the clutch peddle and the clutch
same with accelerator cabling to feed the required speed from your foot to the engine.
air filter something there is none
Fuel pump
Radiator to be fitted
Hope head, sub assembly injectors are good.
Over capitalize come to mind but we trust every person on his own merits so I am sure all is fine.
On inspection I did notice some parts missing and also heard a birdy tweet that there is quite a bit of license fees outstanding on the volla but decided to go ahead with the sale.
When it itch we need to scratch.
This is where all what the previous owner told me will have to be tested??
According to him everything has been checked all It needs is a fuel management system. ECU? dictator or something.
Oraait this is not all!!
Needs
Starter motor
alternator
exhaust
stuff between the clutch peddle and the clutch
same with accelerator cabling to feed the required speed from your foot to the engine.
air filter something there is none
Fuel pump
Radiator to be fitted
Hope head, sub assembly injectors are good.
Over capitalize come to mind but we trust every person on his own merits so I am sure all is fine.
On inspection I did notice some parts missing and also heard a birdy tweet that there is quite a bit of license fees outstanding on the volla but decided to go ahead with the sale.
When it itch we need to scratch.
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Re: Adventure bike?
Hay Loopy1
"What I would suggest is that you draw up a project plan and then prioritize the things you NEED to do (the rest don't count for me I cant let that stop me) linked to the budget you have."
"What I would suggest is that you draw up a project plan and then prioritize the things you NEED to do (the rest don't count for me I cant let that stop me) linked to the budget you have."

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Re: Adventure bike?
IRS/Kombi gearbox and rear suspensionON-RNR wrote:http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/5623/dn8m.jpg
Bought it in Four ways and towed it down to Durban. Needless to say effortless!!
Side shafts disconnected and only the wheels needed to stay in place.
Nice 1 piece fibreglass front end

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Re: Adventure bike?
With a little work, and a good buff, it will look great.
Good luck
Herman
Good luck
Herman
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Re: Adventure bike?
No, im just commenting on what i saw on the photos.
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Re: Adventure bike?
Dankie Herman. Hy gaan n nuwe kleur kry.
Dit is nadat ek hom n bike gemaak het.......
Dit is nadat ek hom n bike gemaak het.......