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  1. MellowJo

    Dads and Lads 2021

    OK, it was that time of the year again ....... Sidpitt  just likes to take his sons into the wild arctic every year ...... Added to Sid's frustration, the Thumper bash was postponed, and so he created his own Thumper bash And since we share a son (me and Sid), I get invited along to help sort...
  2. MellowJo

    Two pitbikes for free

    Hi gents, I have two pitbikes in non running condition. I got the one starting, but not to idle. You can probably build one from the two. Contact me at Oh82 575 378two
  3. MellowJo

    BMW R1200 GS seat exchange

    Hi gents, .... me and my brother both joined the 1200 crowd over the holidays ..... so I will start scratching here My boet's  bike is fitted with a nice lowered front seat but he would prefer a normal height seat . Is there anyone who would like to swop or have an original front seat to swop...
  4. MellowJo

    Confession

    Dear fellow 1150 riders ...... I have to confess that I have sinned .....    :'(  :-\  :'( .... After 12 years of clinging to the 1150 faith, doing more that 200,000km on my 2 x 1150s  .... (Some story links here https://wilddog.net.za/forum/index.php?topic=98285.10) .....I have moved to...
  5. MellowJo

    F1 crash

    How spectacular was that ? And he walked away !!!
  6. MellowJo

    2006 BMW R1200RT

    OK, COVID is changing our normal and so it is time to re-assess my fleet ... I decided to put this one on the market as well. 2006 BMW R1200 RT ESA suspension heated grips, Speed control ABS Adjustable windscreen lower BMW seat *EDIT forgot to mention the Cee Bailey windscreen (larger than...
  7. MellowJo

    BMW R1100S Retro: Price Reduced to R30k

    Hi guys, I built my R1100S as a project and to use as an alternative for commuting to the office. COVID however forced me to work from home, so now I rarely use the bike and am considering selling it. It is ideal as a Sunday breakfast bike of for a project to fiddle on ... The bike is based...
  8. MellowJo

    Long weekend ride

    We had to get in a bit of riding after months of lockdown .... So Eisbein called and put together a small group  Eisbein on his 1200 GSA Hilander on a 1200 GS Myself on my 1150 GS Operator on the Husky 701 Biesie on a borrowed KTM 990 The plan was on Day 1 to go via Tankwa, Ouberg pass on to...
  9. MellowJo

    WANTED: BMW R100 RT/RS clock and Volt meter

    Hi guys, I am looking for a BMW R100 RT/RS clock and Volt meter I hope that I can get this from one of the guys who made cafe racers from their old BMWs? Cheers Johan Oh82 575 378two Ps. they are the 2 x small 50mm diameter gauges in the fairing I did put it on the small adds thread at...
  10. MellowJo

    WANTED: BMW R100 RT/RS clock and Volt meter : FOUND

    Hi guys, I am looking for a BMW R100 RT/RS clock and Volt meter I hope that I can get this from one of the guys who made cafe racers from their old BMWs? Cheers Johan Oh82 575 378two Ps. they are the 2 x small 50mm diameter gauges in the fairing
  11. MellowJo

    BMW 1150 Left hand combination flicker switch

    Hi gents, I am building a project bike. https://wilddog.net.za/forum/index.php?topic=230001.0 I need a left hand combination flicker switch they were used on the R1100, R1150 and even on some R1200 bikes Let me know if you have one lying around please MJ oh82 575 378two
  12. MellowJo

    WANTED : 2000 grit waterpaper

    Hi guys, I need some corona contraband ....... I am looking for 3-4 leaves of 2000 grit waterpaper in the West coast, Cape Northern suburbs, Paarl, Wellington area .... I have to pass through this area on my way to work, so I will pick it up at our secret place without putting the seller at...
  13. MellowJo

    BMW 1150 stolen in Bo-kaap

    https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-motorcycle-replacement-parts/bo+kaap/r-1150-gs-bmw-+-stolen-+-r20-000-reward/1006943917790910018289209 Has been stolen from Church str in the Bo-Kaap on Wed night. (20Feb) Am offering R20 000 reward for any info that will lead up to the recovering of the bike and the...
  14. MellowJo

    HPN seen in Melkbos ?

    OK, out with it ...... which of you guys were riding a red and white HPN in Melkbos this weekend ??  :sip: I nearly dropped my beer and ran to the gate to check, but I was too late ......  :P
  15. MellowJo

    BMW FD oil specs

    I am not an expert. Lately I have noticed Castrol diff oil 80W-140  vs the old 80W-90 I assume this should be OK to use? btw it is GL5 spec
  16. MellowJo

    SOLD 1995 Triumph Tiger project bike with spare engine SOLD

    Hi guys, I have a 1995 Triumph Tiger project for sale. I have too many projects and this one must go. I got the engine in boxes and when I started to check, found that the pistons, conrods and sleeves were missing. So, I bought a complete 2001 955 Engine (including starter, alternator, fuel...
  17. MellowJo

    Rare picture opportunity

    Hi gents, this morning a rare picture opportunity presented itself ....
  18. MellowJo

    URGENT: Help needed in Nigel (SORTED !!! )

    Sorry for the long story, but I am helping my nephew (sister's son) with his final year Engineering project. He is using a 9HP Briggs & Stratton  engine for some experiments. It broke a ring,  and I helped him by supplying him with rings from my Triumph Tiger 885 project which was the same size...
  19. MellowJo

    Visiting the Free State Family

    Introduction As many of you might know, Sipitt and me are sharing a son and daughter ...... And so Sid saddled the horse of organizing a Free State bash (which some called a non-official National Bash), east of his hometown, Kroonstad. And Sid turned my rubber arm to attend this bash by...
  20. MellowJo

    Was there a Free State Bash?

    It is Wednesday, and I have not seen a single picture from the Free State Bash (non-official National Bash?)    :peepwall: .... But I saw a gathering of bikes at this place .....  :ricky: ......and I saw a fire starting in this place ......  :pot:
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