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Jakes Louw
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A TT500, a CRF300L and 43 years that separate them
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Read an article on that HL500: apparently they got that puppy down to around 110kgs using a Husqvarna frame and LOTS of Titanium.
Aug 12, 2024
Jakes Louw
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A TT500, a CRF300L and 43 years that separate them
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Nice story. I bought one of the first TT600s in South Africa in 1984. Traded in my XT550 at Ace Yamaha, handed over my danger pay from...
Aug 12, 2024
Jakes Louw
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KTM/HUSKY 350
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Rode the 350 Husky on Saturday. My left kidney is now available on FB Marketplace........ That being said, it will be a handful in tight...
Aug 6, 2024
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2004 WR 250 F build
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Hey 🐕 s 10 hrs in still in love 🥰. Hasn't missed a beat . Worth every cent spent . Later !
Aug 4, 2024
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When was KTM first in South Africa officially and what models were on offer?
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All I can contribute is that I bought a 1981 KTM 250 from Butch's workshop mechanic in 1984 if I recall. The LHS kickstart was a sod...
Aug 3, 2024
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Veryndifferent machines, from frame, suspension and engine. Both 66mm x 50mm bore and stroke though. IT bigger porting, bigger carb...
Aug 2, 2024
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KTM Durban - Contractual Termination
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If you go to Raceworx, the manager is Okkie. They good good work, but as usual, a little expensive.
Aug 2, 2024
Jakes Louw
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For Sale
Yamaha TTR 250
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Can't go wrong with that bike.
Aug 2, 2024
Jakes Louw
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Wanted
Yamaha DT 175 H 1981 spares wanted
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The first bike I rode that was bigger than a 50cc was a 1978 DT175. As far as I recall, the only big difference between that and the...
Aug 1, 2024
Jakes Louw
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The Chinese tsunami
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I'll support a local company if they can show their value-add. If they are just importing in bulk, repacking and loading the GP, then...
Jul 29, 2024
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The Chinese tsunami
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So... a lot of 'local' products, are made in China and carries a HUGE markup. Why would I pay someone local to import on my behalf, at a...
Jul 29, 2024
Jakes Louw
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The CRF300L thread
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Ek hoor jou, ek ook, maar ek sukkel want ek het net 2 niere en stel nie belang om altwee te verkoop vir opgeblaaste local dealer pryse nie.
Jul 29, 2024
Jakes Louw
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KTM Durban - Contractual Termination
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Having owned a pair of KTMs, I'm not sure I would own another. Yes, the bikes are "hand made" (I really doubt that they don't use a...
Jul 26, 2024
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KTM Durban - Contractual Termination
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Wow....marketing people. They are saying directly that most complaints are not valid and no problem with most of those cases. BUT then...
Jul 26, 2024
Jakes Louw
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KTM Durban - Contractual Termination
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Lots of stories floating around about KTM cranks that fail. And like Land Rover, it took them years to admit a problem.
Jul 26, 2024
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