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  1. ClimbingTurtle

    A day in the workshop ...

    I hope you kept the jig to sell some frames to the original builder.......? Nicely done!
  2. ClimbingTurtle

    Teardrop Trailer build

    NOOOOO!! 🤣😂 Sorry - This is just about the most useful licensed vehicle I own - and unfortunately the company that made them went out of business - a mate of mine has one too, I will ask him if he wants to sell.... Its a Fun-a-Galore Fold-Away - they came with a load of optional accessories at...
  3. ClimbingTurtle

    A day in the workshop ...

    Jurre, now why cant it just be lekker like that from the get-go? Gotta love Laser-cutting & powder-coating.....
  4. ClimbingTurtle

    Teardrop Trailer build

    Good call.... Here's the trailer - deck is due for replacement as its 20 years old & lives outside - originally bought for a Quadbike in 2004.... Deck is 1.2x2.4m - the bike-rack bolts on with 4 bolts, dragged a GS1200 to CT on it... Oh, the wheel is off because its on the white van because...
  5. ClimbingTurtle

    Teardrop Trailer build

    Many thanks - This gives a good idea. My flat section of my trailer is 1.2x2.4m inside the wheel arches, nut I would add around 75-100mm "overhang" each side to accommodate a series of jack mounting points to lift the body off of the trailer for storage etc... The plyboard - normal weatherproof...
  6. ClimbingTurtle

    640 Adventure R - Adventure Footpegs

    @Halfdaft would make them I believe...
  7. ClimbingTurtle

    For Sale Full Leatt Lg Body Armour R2000 Onco

    Good deal - I have the 4.5, great piece of kit!
  8. ClimbingTurtle

    Teardrop Trailer build

    I am also interested on the frame - all wood? Or a steel skeleton? And the floor dimensions, or the trailer base dimensions? What wood was used for the framing, and what ply for the rest?
  9. ClimbingTurtle

    Teardrop Trailer build

    Thats pretty damn fine! Its on my "To Do" list - after I finish my current caravan project - and I have a flat-bed trailer sitting around as well.....
  10. ClimbingTurtle

    A day in the workshop ...

    Oh right - clearly not a cut & dried as I thought - nice!!
  11. ClimbingTurtle

    2014 KTM 690 camshaft failure

    There is a dude on FB that strips and sells KTM spares in Edenvale - Neil Griffioen - ohatetoo-077-1941 - https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1097614251310438/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp:6a2ed231-35b9-4b3c-bf5d-4eac3d93336f - He may be able...
  12. ClimbingTurtle

    A day in the workshop ...

    @Jughead - any progress pics on the frame for the hack? Waiting with bated breath....
  13. ClimbingTurtle

    640 Adv. R_Soft/Hard Luggage & Steering Dampener

    @Lars - maybe swap out those M8 Bolts for Domed Cap Screws - less sharp edges for your bag - available from a decent Nut & Bolt suppliers - just a thought..... I do like the small tail rack too - very fitting design - and they look plenty strong!
  14. ClimbingTurtle

    640 Adv. R_Soft/Hard Luggage & Steering Dampener

    Steering Dampener saved my arse more than once on my 1200Adv - particularly in soft sand and corrugations that run 45deg to the front wheel - stops the steering twitching you off the bike.... I also have one on my 650 X-Challenge, but its a way lighter bike, way easier to control in sand with a...
  15. ClimbingTurtle

    From Fourways Ares - Nice Bike Routes??

    Almost zero dirt anywhere near Fourways - its part of the greater Jhb city and pretty much joined to Midrand etc. HOWEVER - drive 25-40km north (ver vir julle van die VS af...) and you start heading out of town going north-west - start with Breedtsnek, west of the dams, then you can head up...
  16. ClimbingTurtle

    A day in the workshop ...

    Nice - I want to learn TiG one of these days....
  17. ClimbingTurtle

    A day in the workshop ...

    I assume you are using a MiG? Nice looking welds, if I might say.... I would be concerned about holding a sidecar with the original welds.....
  18. ClimbingTurtle

    A day in the workshop ...

    I reckon a MiG could solve this...
  19. ClimbingTurtle

    Suzuki VStrom 250SX (new) crash bars?

    @Halfdaft would be able to make some I am sure - he does loads of custom frame work.
  20. ClimbingTurtle

    A day in the workshop ...

    Good plans both... Welding bothers me.....
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