Was the front end an arse to do on the RD04? Wouldn't a complete front end from another bike be easier? No fannying around with spacers for the wheel and callipers. Depends which way you want to do it - you can bolt on the Sachs 48USD kit in an afternoon,as we did with the RD04, or you can take you...

Hi stormforce.... noticed in the xrv650 pics in the desert the bike had "upside down" fronts what would they be..as I didnt think they were around on the early xrv650`s? ( Those pictures of from 2008 when Francesco had Marzocchi USD's on the front - obviously his bike had been fettled for...

stanbloke wrote:
....as for KTM eater :huh: ...honestly Russell tut tut. .

:woohoo: :woohoo: Stan - you know we just go past you when you need fuel or a service whilst you're on a rideout.......

Some guys have tricked them right up with usd forks rally fairings talon and excel rims and then some I would have an Africa twin well before alot of modern day adventure bikes Cheers Dave yup :woohoo: here's a small selection..... http://stormforce8.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Africa-Twin-Project-Moro...

africajim - welcome back (although you never really left) Hopefully bump into you in Europe sometime again :) As already stated - the Africa Twin will pretty much go anywhere - it's limitation is what's got hold of the bars :lol: :lol: <iframe width="420" height="315" src="h...

Here's another Africalp built by GPMucci - one of his competition bikes... http://www.paoloschiesaro.com/immagini/2010/fossom-airport/slides/fae-016.jpg All of his panels are custom made by him specifically for his bikes. Here's an impressive looking Varadero he did.... http://img201.imageshack.us/i...

Great Stormforce, if your around at the weekend i will be at Hurst campsite from middayish Friday ( trying to avoid the bleedin wedding) untill Monday. I,m planning on meeting with RTW2009 and Tramp for a couple of brews and a chat, if your free call over be great to see you and pick your brains. W...

Can't believe I've only just seen this - and even worse - I live in Lymington but can't make this event as I'm away (although it is with the MCATI in Italy) Jim - I've sent you a PM regarding road routes around the more interesting side of the New Forest. Can't physically be there for the weekend, b...

desert storm wrote:

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couple of pics of my favourite on the day, lots of carbon fibre

Cheers it's kevlar carbon - won't shatter like carbon fibre B)