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A biker dude was sick and tired of going to work every day<br />
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He wanted her to see what he went through so he prayed:<br />
‘Dear Lord:<br />
I go to work every day and put in 8 hours while my wife<br />
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rain and hail.<br />
I want her to know what I go through.<br />
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God, in his infinite wisdom, granted the man’s wish.<br />
The next morning, sure enough, the man awoke as<br />
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finished, he went to bed where he was expected to make<br />
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The next morning, he awoke and immediately knelt by the<br />
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I was thinking.<br />
I was so wrong to envy my wife’s being able to stay home<br />
all day!<br />
Please, Oh! Please,<br />
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The Lord, in his infinite wisdom, replied:<br />
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here to change things back to the way they were.<br />
But you’ll have to wait nine months, though.<br />
You got pregnant last night”<br />
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CBR 600 RR (Rad.cal) 07 - 809* 834 <br />
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CBR 1000 RR Fireblade (Rad.cal) 06 - 809* 834 <br />
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ZX-10R 1000 Ninja (Rad.cal) 08 - 806*<br />
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YZF 1000 R1 02 - 03 634* 728 <br />
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LS - Sintered Metal<br />
For riders using the rear<br />
brake occasionally or only<br />
slightly going into turns.<br />
Carbon Tech<br />
Sinter<br />
DC DS RS<br />
RQ LS<br />
* = 2 sets required<br />
= Available compounds<br />
DC - DUAL CARBON<br />
DS - DUAL SINTER<br />
SBS | Kuopiovej 11 | 5700 S<br />
COLD PERFORMANCE<br />
PRICE<br />
DURABILITY<br />
DRY PERFORMANCE<br />
ERFORMANCE<br />
OT P<br />
HO<br />
ERFORMANCE<br />
FADE RESISTANCE<br />
WET P<br />
WET PERFORMANCE<br />
ERFO<br />
DS – DUAL SINTER<br />
Introduced 2007 for World<br />
Superbike, Supersport &<br />
Endurance, winning the<br />
2 sprint Championships<br />
and doing the complete<br />
24 Hour race distance of<br />
Lemans & Bol dór in it´s<br />
1st season.<br />
DS proved already to<br />
be the new standard in<br />
brake pad technology<br />
for World Championship<br />
Racing & Endurance.<br />
Dual Sinter<br />
RACING DUAL SINTER - DS<br />
Compared to RS Racing Sinter and DC Dual Carbon<br />
HONDA<br />
RS 125 / 250 - 566 618 <br />
CBR 600 RR (Rad.cal) 05 - 06 809* 657 <br />
CBR 600 RR (Rad.cal) 07 - 809* 834 <br />
CBR 1000 RR Fireblade (Rad.cal) 04 - 05 809* 657 <br />
CBR 1000 RR Fireblade (Rad.cal) 06 - 809* 834 <br />
KAWASAKI<br />
ZX-6R 600 Ninja (Rad.cal) 07 - 838* 687 <br />
ZX-6RR 600 Ninja (Rad.cal) 03 - 06 788* 687 <br />
ZX-10R 1000 Ninja (Rad.cal) 04 - 07 788* 687 <br />
ZX-10R 1000 Ninja (Rad.cal) 08 - 806*<br />
( ) 687 <br />
SUZUKI<br />
( )<br />
GSX-R 600 / 750 (Rad.cal) 04 - 05 806* 765 <br />
GSX-R 600 / 750 (Rad.cal) 06 - 806*<br />
( ) 833 <br />
GSX-R 1000 01 - 02 686* 765 <br />
GSX-R 1000 (Rad.cal) 03 788*<br />
( ) 765 <br />
( )<br />
GSX-R 1000 (Rad.cal) 04 - 06 806* 765 <br />
GSX-R 1000 (Rad.cal) 07 - 08 806*<br />
( ) 833 <br />
806*<br />
( )<br />
GSX-R 1000 (Rad.cal) 09 - 834 <br />
YAMAHA<br />
TZ 125 / 250 - 624 659 <br />
634*<br />
( )<br />
YZF 600 R6 (Rad.cal) 03 - 657 <br />
YZF 1000 R1 98 - 01 634* 733 <br />
YZF 1000 R1 02 - 03 634* 728 <br />
634*<br />
YZF 1000 R1 (Rad.cal) 04 - 06<br />
( ) 657 <br />
839*<br />
( )( p )<br />
YZF 1000 R1 (Rad.cal)(4-pad) 07 - 657 <br />
APRILIA<br />
RS 125 06 - 844 747 <br />
762*<br />
, , , y,<br />
RSV 1000 Mille, Nera, R, Factory, Pista 01 - 730 <br />
RSV4 1000 09 - 841* 730 <br />
BMW<br />
S 1000 RR 09 - 762* 742 <br />
841*<br />
1200 HP2 Sport 08 -<br />
p 671 <br />
DUCATI<br />
762*<br />
, ,<br />
749 , S, R 03 - 730 <br />
706*<br />
848 (Rad.cal) 08 -<br />
( ) 730 <br />
916 SPS 97 - 98 706* 519 <br />
D16RR 990 Desmosedici RR 07 - 841* 730 <br />
762*<br />
, ,<br />
999 , S, R 03 - 730 <br />
841*<br />
1098 / 1198 , S, R -<br />
, , 730 <br />
KTM<br />
841*<br />
,<br />
RC8 1190 , R 08 - 730 <br />
TRIUMPH<br />
864*<br />
675 Daytona Triple (Rad.cal) 09 -<br />
y p ( ) 614 <br />
782*<br />
y ( )<br />
675 Daytona (Rad.cal) 06 - 08 614 <br />
RACING BRAKE CALIPERS<br />
785<br />
AP RACING<br />
2-pad Radial Monobloc<br />
p <br />
845<br />
g p yp<br />
BREMBO Racing 2-pad GP Type <br />
711<br />
BREMBO<br />
Racing 2-pad Monobloc<br />
g p <br />
695<br />
g p p<br />
BREMBO Racing 2-pad/2-piece <br />
805<br />
BREMBO<br />
Racing 4-pad Monobloc<br />
g p <br />
p ( )<br />
NISSIN 6-piston Monobloc (Z0901) 865 <br />
SBS Racing - Cho<br />
SBS for any level / type of Ro<br />
TRACK DAY CLUB NAT<br />
Compound<br />
DS<br />
DC<br />
RS<br />
SBS ROAD RACI<br />
RS - RA<br />
SBS Road Racing<br />
Detailed applications - see SBS Catalogue or www.sbs.dk<br />
SBS REAR WHEEL<br />
RQ - Carbon Tech<br />
For riders using the rear<br />
brake to help steer into<br />
turns and handle the bike<br />
out of turns.<br />
LS - Sintered Metal<br />
For riders using the rear<br />
brake occasionally or only<br />
slightly going into turns.<br />
Carbon Tech<br />
Sinter<br />
DC DS RS<br />
RQ LS<br />
* = 2 sets required<br />
= Available compounds<br />
CE<br />
TANCE<br />
COLD PERFORMANCE<br />
PRICE<br />
DURABILITY<br />
DRY PERFORMANCE<br />
ERFORMANCE<br />
OT P<br />
HO<br />
ERFORMANCE<br />
FADE RESISTANCE<br />
WET P<br />
WET PERFORMANCE<br />
ERFO<br />
HONDA<br />
RS 125 / 250 - 566 618 <br />
CBR 600 RR (Rad.cal) 05 - 06 809* 657 <br />
CBR 600 RR (Rad.cal) 07 - 809* 834 <br />
CBR 1000 RR Fireblade (Rad.cal) 04 - 05 809* 657 <br />
CBR 1000 RR Fireblade (Rad.cal) 06 - 809* 834 <br />
KAWASAKI<br />
ZX-6R 600 Ninja (Rad.cal) 07 - 838* 687 <br />
ZX-6RR 600 Ninja (Rad.cal) 03 - 06 788* 687 <br />
ZX-10R 1000 Ninja (Rad.cal) 04 - 07 788* 687 <br />
ZX-10R 1000 Ninja (Rad.cal) 08 - 806*<br />
( ) 687 <br />
SUZUKI<br />
( )<br />
GSX-R 600 / 750 (Rad.cal) 04 - 05 806* 765 <br />
GSX-R 600 / 750 (Rad.cal) 06 - 806*<br />
( ) 833 <br />
GSX-R 1000 01 - 02 686* 765 <br />
GSX-R 1000 (Rad.cal) 03 788*<br />
( ) 765 <br />
( )<br />
GSX-R 1000 (Rad.cal) 04 - 06 806* 765 <br />
GSX-R 1000 (Rad.cal) 07 - 08 806*<br />
( ) 833 <br />
806*<br />
( )<br />
GSX-R 1000 (Rad.cal) 09 - 834 <br />
YAMAHA<br />
TZ 125 / 250 - 624 659 <br />
634*<br />
( )<br />
YZF 600 R6 (Rad.cal) 03 - 657 <br />
YZF 1000 R1 98 - 01 634* 733 <br />
YZF 1000 R1 02 - 03 634* 728 <br />
634*<br />
YZF 1000 R1 (Rad.cal) 04 - 06<br />
( ) 657 <br />
839*<br />
( )( p )<br />
YZF 1000 R1 (Rad.cal)(4-pad) 07 - 657 <br />
APRILIA<br />
RS 125 06 - 844 747 <br />
762*<br />
, , , y,<br />
RSV 1000 Mille, Nera, R, Factory, Pista 01 - 730 <br />
RSV4 1000 09 - 841* 730 <br />
BMW<br />
S 1000 RR 09 - 762* 742 <br />
841*<br />
1200 HP2 Sport 08 -<br />
p 671 <br />
DUCATI<br />
762*<br />
, ,<br />
749 , S, R 03 - 730 <br />
706*<br />
848 (Rad.cal) 08 -<br />
( ) 730 <br />
916 SPS 97 - 98 706* 519 <br />
D16RR 990 Desmosedici RR 07 - 841* 730 <br />
762*<br />
, ,<br />
999 , S, R 03 - 730 <br />
841*<br />
1098 / 1198 , S, R -<br />
, , 730 <br />
KTM<br />
841*<br />
,<br />
RC8 1190 , R 08 - 730 <br />
TRIUMPH<br />
864*<br />
675 Daytona Triple (Rad.cal) 09 -<br />
y p ( ) 614 <br />
782*<br />
y ( )<br />
675 Daytona (Rad.cal) 06 - 08 614 <br />
RACING BRAKE CALIPERS<br />
785<br />
AP RACING<br />
2-pad Radial Monobloc<br />
p <br />
845<br />
g p yp<br />
BREMBO Racing 2-pad GP Type <br />
711<br />
BREMBO<br />
Racing 2-pad Monobloc<br />
g p <br />
695<br />
g p p<br />
BREMBO Racing 2-pad/2-piece <br />
805<br />
BREMBO<br />
Racing 4-pad Monobloc<br />
g p <br />
p ( )<br />
NISSIN 6-piston Monobloc (Z0901) 865 <br />
SBS Racing - Choice of Compound<br />
SBS for any level / type of Road Racing.<br />
TRACK DAY CLUB NATIONAL INTERNATIONAL WORLD ENDURANCE<br />
Championship Level / Type<br />
Compound<br />
DS<br />
DC<br />
RS<br />
SBS ROAD RACING / CHOICE OF COMPOUND<br />
RS - RACING SINTER<br />
SBS Road Racing<br />
Detailed applications - see SBS Catalogue or www.sbs.dk<br />
SBS REAR WHEEL<br />
RQ - Carbon Tech<br />
For riders using the rear<br />
brake to help steer into<br />
turns and handle the bike<br />
out of turns.<br />
LS - Sintered Metal<br />
For riders using the rear<br />
brake occasionally or only<br />
slightly going into turns.<br />
Carbon Tech<br />
Sinter<br />
DC DS RS<br />
RQ LS<br />
* = 2 sets required<br />
= Available compounds<br />
DC - DUAL CARBON<br />
DS - DUAL SINTER<br />
SBS | Kuopiovej 11 | 5700 Svendborg Denmark | Tel.: +45 63 21 15 15 | sbs@sbs.dk | www.sbs.dk<br />
01680999<br />
09996<br />
HONDA<br />
RS 125 / 250 - 566 618 <br />
CBR 600 RR (Rad.cal) 05 - 06 809* 657 <br />
CBR 600 RR (Rad.cal) 07 - 809* 834 <br />
CBR 1000 RR Fireblade (Rad.cal) 04 - 05 809* 657 <br />
CBR 1000 RR Fireblade (Rad.cal) 06 - 809* 834 <br />
KAWASAKI<br />
ZX-6R 600 Ninja (Rad.cal) 07 - 838* 687 <br />
ZX-6RR 600 Ninja (Rad.cal) 03 - 06 788* 687 <br />
ZX-10R 1000 Ninja (Rad.cal) 04 - 07 788* 687 <br />
ZX-10R 1000 Ninja (Rad.cal) 08 - 806*<br />
( ) 687 <br />
SUZUKI<br />
( )<br />
GSX-R 600 / 750 (Rad.cal) 04 - 05 806* 765 <br />
GSX-R 600 / 750 (Rad.cal) 06 - 806*<br />
( ) 833 <br />
GSX-R 1000 01 - 02 686* 765 <br />
GSX-R 1000 (Rad.cal) 03 788*<br />
( ) 765 <br />
( )<br />
GSX-R 1000 (Rad.cal) 04 - 06 806* 765 <br />
GSX-R 1000 (Rad.cal) 07 - 08 806*<br />
( ) 833 <br />
806*<br />
( )<br />
GSX-R 1000 (Rad.cal) 09 - 834 <br />
YAMAHA<br />
TZ 125 / 250 - 624 659 <br />
634*<br />
( )<br />
YZF 600 R6 (Rad.cal) 03 - 657 <br />
YZF 1000 R1 98 - 01 634* 733 <br />
YZF 1000 R1 02 - 03 634* 728 <br />
634*<br />
YZF 1000 R1 (Rad.cal) 04 - 06<br />
( ) 657 <br />
839*<br />
( )( p )<br />
YZF 1000 R1 (Rad.cal)(4-pad) 07 - 657 <br />
APRILIA<br />
RS 125 06 - 844 747 <br />
762*<br />
, , , y,<br />
RSV 1000 Mille, Nera, R, Factory, Pista 01 - 730 <br />
RSV4 1000 09 - 841* 730 <br />
BMW<br />
S 1000 RR 09 - 762* 742 <br />
841*<br />
1200 HP2 Sport 08 -<br />
p 671 <br />
DUCATI<br />
762*<br />
, ,<br />
749 , S, R 03 - 730 <br />
706*<br />
848 (Rad.cal) 08 -<br />
( ) 730 <br />
916 SPS 97 - 98 706* 519 <br />
D16RR 990 Desmosedici RR 07 - 841* 730 <br />
762*<br />
, ,<br />
999 , S, R 03 - 730 <br />
841*<br />
1098 / 1198 , S, R -<br />
, , 730 <br />
KTM<br />
841*<br />
,<br />
RC8 1190 , R 08 - 730 <br />
TRIUMPH<br />
864*<br />
675 Daytona Triple (Rad.cal) 09 -<br />
y p ( ) 614 <br />
782*<br />
y ( )<br />
675 Daytona (Rad.cal) 06 - 08 614 <br />
RACING BRAKE CALIPERS<br />
785<br />
AP RACING<br />
2-pad Radial Monobloc<br />
p <br />
845<br />
g p yp<br />
BREMBO Racing 2-pad GP Type <br />
711<br />
BREMBO<br />
Racing 2-pad Monobloc<br />
g p <br />
695<br />
g p p<br />
BREMBO Racing 2-pad/2-piece <br />
805<br />
BREMBO<br />
Racing 4-pad Monobloc<br />
g p <br />
p ( )<br />
NISSIN 6-piston Monobloc (Z0901) 865 <br />
SBS Racing - Choice of Compound<br />
SBS for any level / type of Road Racing.<br />
TRACK DAY CLUB NATIONAL INTERNATIONAL WORLD ENDURANCE<br />
Championship Level / Type<br />
Compound<br />
DS<br />
DC<br />
RS<br />
SBS ROAD RACING / CHOICE OF COMPOUND<br />
RS - RACING SINTER<br />
SBS Road Racing<br />
Detailed applications - see SBS Catalogue or www.sbs.dk<br />
SBS REAR WHEEL<br />
RQ - Carbon Tech<br />
For riders using the rear<br />
brake to help steer into<br />
turns and handle the bike<br />
out of turns.<br />
LS - Sintered Metal<br />
For riders using the rear<br />
brake occasionally or only<br />
slightly going into turns.<br />
Carbon Tech<br />
Sinter<br />
DC DS RS<br />
RQ LS<br />
* = 2 sets required<br />
= Available compounds<br />
DC - DUAL CARBON<br />
DS - DUAL SINTER<br />
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OFF-ROAD SINTER - SI<br />
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PRICE<br />
HOT PERFORMANCE<br />
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guards for fork legs, rear brake rotor and caliper.<br />
“The 2017 RMX450Z delivers renowned Suzuki<br />
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Renthal Fatbar handlebars – the strong and<br />
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Compared to SI Sinter and RSI<br />
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bikes a new model to step up to.”<br />
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If you are racing for<br />
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PRICE<br />
WET DURABILITY<br />
OFF-ROAD RACING SINTER - RSI<br />
COLD PERFORMANCE<br />
DRY PERFORMANCE<br />
HOT PERFORMANCE<br />
FADE RESISTANCE<br />
WET PERFORMANCE<br />
Compared to CS Carbon Silver and SI Sinter<br />
8 DIRT & TRAIL MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2016<br />
CS – Carbon Silver<br />
2017 RMZ-450: CS – Carbon Silver<br />
“The 2017 Suzuki RM-Z450 returns with the<br />
technology, features and proven performance<br />
For everyday moto-cross For everyday moto-cross<br />
heritage that practice make and it the competition,<br />
smooth, powerful,<br />
practice choice and competition,<br />
smooth, powerful,<br />
of champions.<br />
A robust yet quiet and non grabbing<br />
quiet<br />
compact<br />
and non grabbing<br />
449cc liquid-cooled<br />
performance - SBS CS<br />
Carbon Silver Off-Road is<br />
four-stroke<br />
performance<br />
engine features<br />
- SBS CS<br />
Suzuki fuel-injection<br />
Carbon Silver Off-Road the affordable is choice to<br />
experience the new combination<br />
designed especially the affordable for choice motocross<br />
of Carbon Tech<br />
use. Racers can<br />
experience the new performance combination<br />
different of Carbon Technology. fuel couplers included with<br />
and NRS<br />
choose from<br />
performance and NRS<br />
the bike to Technology. easily tune the system’s fuel mapping<br />
trackside, no tools needed.”<br />
The RM-Z’s Suzuki Holeshot Assist Control system<br />
(S-HAC) lets the rider choose<br />
OFF-ROAD<br />
one<br />
CARBON<br />
of three<br />
SILVER - CSmodes<br />
for the best launch from the starting COLD PERFORMANCE gate, helping<br />
OFF-ROAD CARBON SILVER<br />
any rider earn the holeshot. - CS<br />
PRICE<br />
Derived from the HOT PERFORMANCE<br />
factory race bikes, the system’s COLD PERFORMANCE unique modes<br />
deliver specific performance DRY DURABILITY<br />
depending on the<br />
PRICE<br />
HOT PERFORMANCE<br />
rider’s skill and the gate conditions.<br />
The RM-Z450 uses the WET Showa DURABILITY SFF-Air suspension<br />
WET PERFORMANCE<br />
to deliver DRY reduced DURABILITY weight, increased inner<br />
DRY FADE tube RESISTANCE<br />
PERFORMANCE<br />
diameter, and increased<br />
Compared<br />
damper<br />
to SI Sinter<br />
rod/piston<br />
and RSI Racing<br />
size.<br />
Sinter<br />
The SFF-Air is made of three chambers, and riders<br />
WET DURABILITY<br />
WET PERFORMANCE<br />
easily change the spring rate with an air pump<br />
Carbon<br />
instead of changing out the DRY PERFORMANCE<br />
coil springs.<br />
Carbon<br />
Compared to SI Sinter and RSI Racing Sinter<br />
FADE RESISTANCE<br />
SI - Sinter<br />
SI - Sinter<br />
Mud Mud or or sand, heavy rain<br />
and and grinding conditions – –<br />
SBS SI Sinter offers<br />
pad life durability for<br />
SBS SI Sinter Off-Road offers<br />
extreme pad life conditions durability in optimized<br />
conditions combination in with op-<br />
for<br />
extreme<br />
timized ultimate combination brake power. with<br />
ultimate brake power.<br />
DRY DURABILITY<br />
PRICE<br />
WET DURABILITY<br />
DRY DURABILITY<br />
Sinter<br />
PRICE<br />
OFF-ROAD SINTER - SI<br />
COLD PERFORMANCE<br />
COLD PERFORMANCE<br />
DRY PERFORMANCE<br />
HOT PERFORMANCE<br />
FADE RESISTANCE<br />
HOT PERFORMANC<br />
WET PERFORMANCE<br />
Compared to CS Carbon Silver and RSI Racing Sinter<br />
WET DURABILITY<br />
OFF-ROAD SINTER - SI<br />
DRY PERFORMANCE<br />
SBS distributed by<br />
FADE RESI<br />
WET PERFORMAN<br />
Compared to CS Carbon Silver and RSI Racing Sinte<br />
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SBS Off-Road - Choice of Compound<br />
ATV – Sinter/Racing Sinter<br />
SBS ATV - Choice of Compound<br />
SBS for all types of weather and riding conditions.<br />
SBS for any use/size/type of ATV’s.<br />
Compound<br />
RSI<br />
SBS OFF-ROAD / CHOICE OF COMPOUND<br />
SI - Sinter<br />
Durable all-round front/<br />
rear compound for ATV's<br />
used for recreation, hunting,<br />
ranching, military,<br />
emergency services and<br />
industrial purpose.<br />
Compound<br />
RSI<br />
SBS ATV / CHOICE OF COMPOUND<br />
SI<br />
SI<br />
CS<br />
HOT NORMAL MUD RAIN EXTREME<br />
WET/MUDDY<br />
Conditions<br />
RSI - Racing Sinter<br />
High temperature stable<br />
front/rear compound for<br />
ATV's used for Sport and<br />
Racing.<br />
UTILITY SIDE BY SIDE LEISURE SPORT RACING<br />
Type of use<br />
RSI - RACING SINTER<br />
RSI - RACING SINTER<br />
SI - SINTER<br />
ATS - Sinter<br />
Compatible front/rear compound for older Arctic Cat and<br />
Polaris models equipped with plain steel brake disc.<br />
SI - SINTER<br />
CS - CARBON SILVER<br />
Sinter<br />
Sinter<br />
RSI – Racing Sinter<br />
RSI – Racing Sinter<br />
If you are If racing you for are racing for<br />
the podium in the motocross, podium in motocross,<br />
SBS RSI Sinter Off-Road<br />
SBS RSI Sinter Off-Road<br />
Racing should be your<br />
choice. Racing should be your<br />
RSI provides choice. a powerful,<br />
predictable RSI and provides fadefree<br />
brake performance, predictable and fade-<br />
a powerful,<br />
even under the extreme<br />
racetrack conditions free brake and performance,<br />
challenging even demands under of the extreme<br />
Grand Prix racing. racetrack conditions and<br />
challenging demands of<br />
Grand Prix racing.<br />
PRICE<br />
OFF-ROAD RACING SINTER - RSI<br />
COLD PERFORMANCE<br />
OFF-ROAD RACING SINTER - RSI<br />
HOT PERFORMANCE<br />
COLD PERFORMANCE<br />
SBS Off-Road - Choice of Compound<br />
SBS for all types of weather and riding conditions.<br />
SBS for all types of weather and riding conditions.<br />
SBS OFF-ROAD / CHOICE SBS OF COMPOUND<br />
SI - Sinter<br />
OFF-ROAD / CHOICE OF COMPOUND<br />
Durable all-round front/<br />
rear compound for ATV's<br />
used for recreation, hunting,<br />
ranching, military,<br />
Compound<br />
emergency services and<br />
industrial purpose.<br />
RSI<br />
Compound<br />
SI<br />
CS<br />
SBS Off-Road - Choice of Compound<br />
RSI<br />
SI<br />
HOT NORMAL MUD RAIN EXTREME<br />
WET/MUDDY<br />
CS<br />
RSI - RACING SINTER<br />
SI - SINTER<br />
ATV – Sinter/Racing Sinter<br />
RSI - Racing Sinter<br />
High temperature stable<br />
front/rear compound for<br />
ATV's used for Sport and<br />
Racing.<br />
HOT<br />
Conditions<br />
NORMAL MUD RAIN EXTREME<br />
WET/MUDDY<br />
Conditions<br />
ATS - Sinter<br />
Compatible front/rear compound for older Arctic Cat and<br />
RSI - RACING SINTER Polaris models equipped with plain steel brake disc.<br />
ATV – Sinter/Racing Sinter<br />
SI - Sinter<br />
Durable all-round front/<br />
rear compound for<br />
Compound<br />
ATV's<br />
used for recreation, hunting,<br />
ranching, military,<br />
emergency services and<br />
RSI<br />
industrial purpose.<br />
SBS ATV - Choice of Compound<br />
SBS for any use/size/type of ATV’s.<br />
SI<br />
RSI - Racing Sinter<br />
High temperature stable<br />
front/rear compound for<br />
ATV's used for Sport and<br />
Racing.<br />
SBS ATV / CHOICE OF COMPOUND<br />
UTILITY SIDE BY SIDE LEISURE SPORT RACING<br />
RSI - RACING SINTER<br />
SI - SINTER<br />
Type of use<br />
SBS ATV<br />
SBS for any use/<br />
Compound<br />
RSI<br />
SI<br />
SBS<br />
UTILITY<br />
DRY DURABILITY<br />
WET DURABILITY<br />
PRICE<br />
FADE RESISTANCE<br />
WET PERFORMANCE<br />
HOT PERFORMANCE<br />
CS - CARBON SILVER<br />
SI - SINTER<br />
ATS - Sinter<br />
Compatible front/rear compound for older Arctic Cat and<br />
Polaris models equipped with plain steel brake disc.<br />
ANCE<br />
DRY DURABILITY<br />
DRY PERFORMANCE<br />
FADE RESISTANCE<br />
Compared to CS Carbon Silver and SI Sinter<br />
Sinter<br />
WET DURABILITY<br />
DRY PERFORMANCE<br />
WET PERFORMANCE<br />
CS - CARBON SILVER<br />
Sinter<br />
Sinter<br />
Compared to CS Carbon Silver and SI Sinter<br />
Sinter<br />
Sinter<br />
Sinter
ought to you by<br />
SBS Off-Road - Choice of Compound<br />
SBS for all types of weather and riding conditions.<br />
Compound<br />
RSI<br />
SI<br />
CS<br />
SBS OFF-ROAD / CHOICE OF COMPOUND<br />
2017 RMZ-250<br />
HOT NORMAL MUD RAIN EXTREME<br />
WET/MUDDY<br />
Racing.<br />
“The 2017 RM-Z250 received Conditions critical praise<br />
and spacers. The nitrogen-charged, piggyback<br />
style shock features a new top-mounted integral<br />
ATV – Sinter/Racing Sinter SBS ATV - Choice of Compound<br />
adjuster system for easy adjustment of the highand<br />
low-speed SBS rebound, for any use/size/type and of high- ATV’s. and low-speed<br />
compression damping SBS force ATV / CHOICE adjusters. OF COMPOUND<br />
“Razor-sharp handling is an RM-Z strongpoint, and<br />
Compound<br />
this bike’s frame delivers improved control through<br />
braking bumps, RSI has a lighter feel, and maintains<br />
the RM-Z’s cornering mastery.”<br />
SI - Sinter<br />
Durable all-round front/<br />
rear compound for ATV's<br />
used for recreation, hunting,<br />
ranching, military,<br />
emergency services and<br />
industrial purpose.<br />
RSI - Racing Sinter<br />
High temperature stable<br />
front/rear compound for<br />
ATV's used for Sport and<br />
following all the updates it received for 2016,<br />
SI<br />
2017 RM85<br />
UTILITY SIDE BY SIDE LEISURE SPORT RACING<br />
Just like its larger siblings, the RM85 delivers<br />
Type of use<br />
class-leading handling for both experienced racers<br />
and rookie riders. The bike’s 84.7cc liquid-cooled<br />
any rpm, with an emphasis on low to mid-range<br />
RSI - RACING SINTER<br />
RSI - RACING SINTER<br />
including the Suzuki Holeshot Assist Control<br />
two-stroke engine produces smooth power at<br />
(S-HAC), a selectable launch mode ATS system - Sinter that<br />
Compatible front/rear compound for older Arctic Cat and<br />
helps riders Polaris models equipped with plain steel brake disc.<br />
SI - SINTER launch from the starting gate no<br />
SI - SINTER<br />
performance. Power is delivered through a six-<br />
matter the gate conditions.”<br />
speed manual transmission.<br />
This RM-Z250 also features the KYB PSF2<br />
The RM85’s Showa 37mm inverted front forks are<br />
CS - CARBON SILVER<br />
Pneumatic Spring Fork that delivers improved<br />
completely adjustable for rider weight, style and<br />
performance, simplified tuning adjustments, and<br />
ability, and offers 10.8-inches of travel. The Showa<br />
reduced weight compared to the traditional spring<br />
rear shock absorber, with large diameter shock<br />
fork. With no coil spring, this fork uses a larger<br />
body, is calibrated to produce a plush feel and<br />
damper cylinder for greater response and more<br />
Sinter Sinter increased resistance to bottoming, and provides<br />
stable performance, plus a weight reduction. The<br />
10.9-inches of wheel travel…<br />
bike’s KYB shock absorber is connected link style<br />
Chat to your Suzuki dealer about availability.<br />
to the swing arm via re-shaped cushion rods<br />
www.suzuki.co.za<br />
STREET EXCEL<br />
HS – Sinter<br />
FRONT<br />
The perfect combination of<br />
The perfect combination i of fade<br />
free fade brake free brake performance, performance, brake<br />
feel brake and feel thermal and thermal stability, stability, especially<br />
developed for sport riding<br />
and<br />
especially<br />
high<br />
developed<br />
loads from<br />
for sport<br />
heavy<br />
motorcycles. riding and high The loads HS from lining heavy is<br />
rotor motorcycles. friendly, The the HS performance<br />
lining is<br />
is stable under dry as well as<br />
wet roto conditions friendly, the and performance no thermal<br />
bedding-in is stable under is required. dry as well as<br />
wet conditions and no thermal<br />
Recommended for new generation<br />
bedding-in high performance, is requeried. sports,<br />
touring and custom motorcycles<br />
which are originally equipped<br />
with sinter metal brake pads.<br />
For example Honda CBR &<br />
VT, Kawasaki ZX & VN, Suzuki<br />
GSX-R & VL. Yamaha YZF & XV<br />
and Harley Davidson’s.<br />
DURABILITY<br />
Sinter<br />
PRICE<br />
DRY PERFORMANCE<br />
STREET EXCEL SINTER - HS<br />
COLD PERFORMANCE<br />
HOT PERFORMANCE<br />
WET PERFORMANCEP<br />
FADE RESISTANCE<br />
the 2017 range of riding gear. Continuing STREET the EXCEL<br />
RSI – relentless<br />
RSI – Racing<br />
Racing Sinter pursuit<br />
Sinter<br />
to innovate and SBS Off-Road elevate, HS – Sinter Fox’s - Choice of Compound<br />
new products for 2017 include the<br />
SBS for all<br />
FRONT<br />
all new 360<br />
types of weather and riding conditions.<br />
Racewear available in three unique graphics.<br />
If you are If racing you for are racing for<br />
SBS<br />
the podium in motocross,<br />
The OFF-ROAD perfect combination / CHOICE i of OF fade<br />
COMPOUND<br />
By the utilizing podium in motocross, Fox’s exclusive TruMotion free 4 brake way performance, brake<br />
SBS RSI Sinter Off-Road<br />
SBS RSI Sinter Off-Road<br />
feel and thermal stability, espe-<br />
Racing should be your<br />
Compound<br />
stretch cially developed for sport riding<br />
choice. Racing should fabric be in your key areas and 900D polyester<br />
and high loads Compound from heavy<br />
RSI provides choice. a powerful,<br />
motorcycles. The HS lining is<br />
predictable<br />
to<br />
and<br />
protect<br />
fadefree<br />
brake performance,<br />
RSI<br />
high abrasion areas, the rotor new friendly, 360 the performance<br />
RSI provides a powerful,<br />
is stable under dry as well as<br />
wet conditions and no thermal<br />
even under pants predictable<br />
the extreme provides and fadefree<br />
brake and performance,<br />
RSI<br />
the next level in Rider<br />
bedding-in<br />
Attack<br />
is required.<br />
racetrack conditions<br />
SI<br />
challenging Position even demands under of (RAP) the extreme fit and function. In addition Recommended this for new genera-<br />
Grand Prix racing. racetrack conditions and<br />
tion high performance, sports,<br />
touring and custom motorcycles<br />
CS<br />
SI<br />
year, challenging Fox demands completely of re engineered which the are most originally equipped<br />
Grand Prix racing.<br />
with sinter metal brake pads.<br />
popular gloves in the range. By incorporating<br />
For HOT example NORMALHonda MUDCBR RAIN & EXTREME<br />
VT, Kawasaki ZX & CS VN, Suzuki WET/MUDDY<br />
GSX-R & VL. Yamaha YZF & XV<br />
advanced materials and innovative and technology<br />
Harley Davidson’s.<br />
Conditions<br />
OFF-ROAD RACING SINTER<br />
like Fox’s exclusive<br />
- RSI<br />
TRUFEEL that delivers<br />
STREET EXCEL SINTER - HS<br />
COLD PERFORMANCE<br />
RSI - RACING SINTER<br />
better precision and sensitivity by placing direct COLD PERFORMANCE<br />
OFF-ROAD RACING SINTER - RSI<br />
PRICE injected internal HOT TPR PERFORMANCE knobbies inside each glove<br />
PRICE<br />
HO<br />
to contact your COLD thumbs PERFORMANCEand two inner fingers.<br />
SI - SINTER<br />
DRY DURABILITYThe result is increased FADE RESISTANCE dexterity while grabbing<br />
PRICE<br />
HOT PERFORMANCE<br />
levers and tearoffs. To view the complete line of<br />
DURABILITY<br />
CS - CARBON SILVER<br />
WET DURABILITY all new color and WET graphics PERFORMANCE to Fox’s championship<br />
DRY winning DURABILITY<br />
DRY FADE RESISTANCE<br />
PERFORMANCE<br />
Instinct boot, V3 helmet, FLEXAIR<br />
DRY PERFORMANCE<br />
Compared racewear, to CS Carbon performance Silver and SI Sinter socks, full coverage<br />
guards and premium gear bags, check out a local<br />
WET DURABILITY<br />
WET PERFORMANCE<br />
Sinterauthorized Fox dealer. For more information, Sinter and<br />
DRY PERFORMANCE<br />
to view the full range of Fox products, visit www.<br />
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Compared to CS Carbon Silver and SI Sinter<br />
ANCE<br />
2017 Fox gear Arrives<br />
The famous lifestyle brand Fox has just launched<br />
Sinter<br />
10 DIRT & TRAIL MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2016<br />
STREET EXCEL<br />
ATV LS – Sinter/Racing – Sinter<br />
SBS Off-Road - Choice of Compound<br />
SBS SI - Sinter<br />
OFF-ROAD / CHOICE OF COMPOUND<br />
SI - Sinter<br />
Sinter metal brake lining i LS for<br />
Durable all-round the rear brake front/ with high thermal Durable all-round front/<br />
rear compound stability for which ATV's in combination<br />
used for with recreation, HS for hunting,<br />
ranching, provides military, the necessary and used for recreation, hun-<br />
the front brake rear compound for<br />
Compound<br />
ATV's<br />
emergency<br />
expected<br />
services<br />
brake<br />
and<br />
performance. To ting, ranching, military,<br />
avoid excessive braking of the<br />
industrial rear purpose. wheel, the friction level emergency services and<br />
RSI<br />
of the LS lining is adjusteḏ industrial purpose.<br />
to match the friction characteristics<br />
of the HS lining, according<br />
to the concept of the originally<br />
equipped sinter metal brake<br />
SI<br />
RSI - Racing pads. Sinter<br />
High temperature stable<br />
front/rear compound for<br />
ATV's used for Sport and<br />
RSI - Racing Sinter<br />
Racing.<br />
High temperature stable<br />
HOT NORMAL MUD RAIN EXTREME<br />
front/rear compound for<br />
WET/MUDDY<br />
ATV's used for Sport and<br />
XCEL SINTER Racing. - LS<br />
Conditions<br />
ATS - Sinter<br />
OT PERFORMANCECompatible front/rear PRICEcompound for older Arctic Cat andHOT P<br />
RSI - RACING SINTER Polaris models equipped with plain steel brake disc.<br />
WET PERFORMANCEP<br />
FADE RESISTANCE<br />
REAR<br />
SBS for all types of weather and riding conditions.<br />
SI - SINTER<br />
DURABILITY<br />
Sinter Sinter<br />
DRY PERFORMANCE<br />
CS - CARBON SILVER<br />
COLD PERFORMANCE<br />
Sinter<br />
STREET<br />
SBS ATV HF - – Choice Ceramic of Compound<br />
FRONT/<br />
/ REAR<br />
ATV – Sinter/Racing Sinter<br />
SBS for any use/size/type of ATV’s.<br />
ERFORMANCE<br />
SBS Stable Stable ATV brake brake / CHOICE performance performance OF COMPOUND<br />
for for<br />
front and rear brake. High level<br />
of of comfort and longlasting brake<br />
pads and rotor friendliness<br />
under<br />
pads and<br />
various<br />
rotor friendliness<br />
conditions<br />
under<br />
such<br />
as various wet roads, conditions changing such as temperatures<br />
roads, changing and different temperatyres brake<br />
wet<br />
pressures.<br />
and different brake pressures.<br />
Recommended for earlier Sport,<br />
Touring Recomended and for Custom earlier Sport, models<br />
as Touring well and as daily Custom transport models and<br />
touring as well as on daily small transport motorcycles and<br />
which are mainly not originally<br />
equipped touring on small with motorcycles sinter metal wich<br />
brake are mainly pads. not originally equiped<br />
Examples: with sinter metal Honda brake CN pads. & CB,<br />
UTILITY Kawasaki SIDE BY EN SIDE& LEISURE KZ, Suzuki SPORT GN & RACING<br />
GS, Yamaha XS & XJ and Harley<br />
Davidson’s.<br />
STREET CERAMIC - HF<br />
RSI - RACING SINTER<br />
COLD PERFORMANCE<br />
PRICE<br />
Ceramic<br />
SI - SINTER<br />
ATS - Sinter<br />
Compatible front/rear compound for older Arctic Cat and<br />
FADE RESISTANCE DURABILITY<br />
Polaris models equipped with plain steel brake disc.<br />
Sinter<br />
WET PERFORMANCEP<br />
DRY PERFORMANCE<br />
Type of use<br />
SBS distributed by<br />
SBS ATV<br />
SBS for any use/<br />
Compound<br />
RSI<br />
HOT PERFORMANCE<br />
WET PERFORMANCE<br />
UTILITY<br />
FADE RESISTANCE<br />
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LS – Sinter<br />
REAR<br />
STREET<br />
HF – Ceramic<br />
FRONT/<br />
/ REAR<br />
TRACK & SPORT<br />
RS – Sinter<br />
FRONT<br />
SBS STREET<br />
Choice of Compound<br />
SBS for any use/size/type of Motorcycles.<br />
T H<br />
Applications in<br />
Sinter metal brake lining i LS for<br />
the rear brake with high thermal<br />
stability which in combination<br />
with HS for the front brake<br />
provides the necessary and<br />
expected brake performance. To<br />
avoid excessive braking of the<br />
rear wheel, the friction level<br />
of the LS lining is adjusteḏ<br />
to match the friction characteristics<br />
of the HS lining, according<br />
to the concept of the originally<br />
equipped sinter metal brake<br />
pads.<br />
Stable brake performance for<br />
front and rear brake. High level<br />
of comfort and longlasting brake<br />
pads and rotor friendliness<br />
under various conditions sucẖ<br />
as wet roads, changing temperatures<br />
and different brake<br />
pressures.<br />
Recommended for earlier Sport,<br />
Touring and Custom models<br />
as well as daily transport and<br />
touring on small motorcycles<br />
which are mainly not originally<br />
equipped with sinter metal<br />
brake pads.<br />
Examples: Honda CN & CB,<br />
Kawasaki EN & KZ, Suzuki GN &<br />
GS, Yamaha XS & XJ and Harley<br />
Davidson’s.<br />
Used to be our Top racing pad for Supersport & Superbike back<br />
in the late 90´s, now it is rated<br />
as the ultimative and affordable<br />
TrackDay pad for your road &<br />
track bike.<br />
PROUD PERSONAL For race track only SPONSOR upgrades, TO<br />
please consult the SBS ROAD<br />
RACING flyer or www.sbs.dk.<br />
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Compound<br />
Front/Rear<br />
HS/LS<br />
HF/HF<br />
RS/LS<br />
SBS STREET / CHOICE OF COMPOUND<br />
COMMUTE CRUSING TOURING HIGH<br />
PERFORMANCE<br />
SPORT<br />
TRACK DAY<br />
Type of use<br />
XCEL SINTER - LS<br />
STREET CERAMIC - HF<br />
TRACK & SPORT SINTER - RS<br />
HS/LS - STREET EXCEL SINTER<br />
COLD PERFORMANCE<br />
COLD PERFORMANCE<br />
COLD PERFORMANCE<br />
PRICE<br />
HOT PERFORMANCE<br />
PRICE<br />
HOT PERFORMANCE<br />
PRICE<br />
HOT PERFORMANCE<br />
HF - STREET CERAMIC<br />
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DRY PERFORMANCE<br />
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Sinter<br />
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The All New Africa Twin is now available at<br />
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WET PERFORMANCEP<br />
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concrete. For this reason, we continually source<br />
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GPP, as sole RS distributors, – RACING recently launched SINTER the Lutian<br />
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Compared to RS Racing Sinter and DS Dual Sinter<br />
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687 ZX-10R 08 - <br />
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SUZUKI<br />
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GSX-R 600 / 750 (Rad.cal) GSX-R 600 / 750 04 - (Rad.cal) 05 806* 765 04 - 05 806* 765 <br />
GSX-R 600 / 750 (Rad.cal) 06 - 806* 833 <br />
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GSX-R 1000 01 - 02 686* 765 <br />
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DS<br />
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DS<br />
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YAMAHA<br />
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TZ 125 / 250 - 624 659 <br />
YZF 600 R6 (Rad.cal) YAMAHA<br />
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YZF 1000 R1 (Rad.cal)(4-pad) ) 07 - 839* 657 <br />
TRACK DAY CLUB NATIONAL INTERNATIONAL WORLD ENDURANCE<br />
YZF 1000 R1 02 - 03 634* 728 <br />
Championship Level / Type<br />
APRILIA<br />
YZF 1000 R1 (Rad.cal) 04 - 06 634* 657 <br />
RS 125 YZF 1000 06 - R1 (Rad.cal)(4-pad) 844 ) 747 07 - 839* 657 <br />
RSV 1000 Mille, Nera, R, Factory, Pista 01 - 762* 730 <br />
Championship Level / Type<br />
RSV4 1000 APRILIA 09 - 841* 730 <br />
RS - RACING SINTER<br />
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BMW<br />
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848 (Rad.cal) 730 08 -<br />
<br />
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D16RR 990 Desmosedici RR<br />
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AP RACING 2-pad Radial Monobloc<br />
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711<br />
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695<br />
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<br />
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Monobloc<br />
<br />
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NISSIN 6-piston Monobloc (Z0901) 865 <br />
RACING BRAKE CALIPERS<br />
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DRY PERFORMANCE<br />
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Dual Sinter<br />
DS – DUAL SINTER<br />
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COLD PERFORMANCE<br />
PRICE<br />
RACING DUAL SINTER - DS<br />
HOT PERFORMANCE<br />
COLD PERFORMANCE<br />
WET PERFORMANCEP<br />
Compared to RS Racing Sinter and DC Dual Carbon<br />
DRY PERFORMANCE<br />
Dual Sinter<br />
FADE RESISTANCE<br />
Compared to RS Racing Sinter and DC Dual Carbon<br />
SBS REAR WHEEL<br />
RQ - Carbon Tech<br />
For riders using the rearFor riders using the rear<br />
brake to help steer into<br />
brake to help steer into<br />
turns and handle the bike<br />
out of turns.<br />
turns and handle the bike<br />
out of turns.<br />
LS - Sintered Metal<br />
For riders using the rear<br />
brake occasionally or only<br />
slightly going into turns.<br />
HOT PERFORMANCE<br />
WET PERFORMANCEP<br />
FADE RESISTANCE<br />
Carbon Tech<br />
SBS REAR WHEEL<br />
RQ - Carbon Tech<br />
LS - Sintered Metal<br />
For riders using the rear<br />
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Sinter<br />
Carbon Tech<br />
SBS Road Racing<br />
Detailed applications - see SBS Catalogue or www.sbs.dk<br />
SBS Road Racing<br />
Detailed applications - see SBS Catalogue or www.sbs.dk<br />
HONDA<br />
DC DS RS RQ LS<br />
HONDA<br />
RS 125 / 250 - 566 618 <br />
DC<br />
CBR<br />
DS RS RQ LS<br />
600 RR (Rad.cal) <br />
SBS Racing<br />
05 - 06 809*<br />
-<br />
Choice <br />
of Compound<br />
657 <br />
566 618 RS 125 / 250 -<br />
CBR 600 - CBR 809* 600 RR 657 (Rad.cal) <br />
07 - 809* 834 <br />
RR (Rad.cal) 05 06<br />
CBR 600 RR (Rad.cal) 07 - CBR 809* 1000 RR 834 Fireblade (Rad.cal) 04 - 05 809* 657 <br />
CBR 1000 RR Fireblade (Rad.cal) 04 - 05 CBR 809* 1000 RR 657 Fireblade (Rad.cal) 06 - 809* 834 <br />
809* 834 <br />
<br />
SBS for any level / type of Road Racing. SBS for any level / type of Ro<br />
CBR 1000 RR Fireblade (Rad.cal) 06 -<br />
KAWASAKI<br />
KAWASAKI<br />
<br />
ZX-6R 600 Ninja (Rad.cal) 07 - ZX-6R 838* Ninja 687 (Rad.cal) <br />
600 07 - 838* 687<br />
ZX-6RR 600 Ninja (Rad.cal) 03 - 06 ZX-6RR 788* 600 Ninja 687 (Rad.cal) <br />
03 - 06 788* 687 <br />
ZX-10R 788* 1000 Ninja 687 (Rad.cal) <br />
04 - 07 SBS 788*<br />
ROAD RACING / 687<br />
CHOICE OF COMPOUND<br />
SBS ROAD RACI<br />
ZX-10R 1000 Ninja (Rad.cal) 04 - 07<br />
ZX-10R 1000 Ninja (Rad.cal) 08 - 806* 687 <br />
1000 Ninja ZX-10R 08 - 806*<br />
(Rad.cal) 687 <br />
SUZUKI<br />
Compound<br />
GSX-R 600 / 750 (Rad.cal) 04 - 05 SUZUKI 806* 765 <br />
Compound<br />
GSX-R 600 / 750 (Rad.cal) 06 - GSX-R 806* 600 / 750 (Rad.cal) 833 <br />
04 - 05 806* 765 <br />
GSX-R 1000 01 - 02 GSX-R 686* 600 / 750 (Rad.cal) 765 <br />
06 - 806* 833 <br />
GSX-R 1000 (Rad.cal) 03 788* 765 <br />
GSX-R<br />
GSX-R 1000 (Rad.cal) 04 - 06 806* <br />
1000 DS<br />
765 <br />
01 - 02 686* 765 <br />
GSX-R 1000 (Rad.cal) 07 - 08 GSX-R 806* 1000 (Rad.cal) 833 <br />
03 788* 765 <br />
DS<br />
GSX-R 1000 (Rad.cal) 09 - GSX-R 806* 1000 (Rad.cal) 834 <br />
DC04 - 06 806* 765 <br />
GSX-R 1000 (Rad.cal) 07 - 08 806* 833 <br />
YAMAHA<br />
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TZ 125 / 250 - 624 659 <br />
DC<br />
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YZF 600 R6 (Rad.cal) 03 - 634* 657 <br />
YZF 1000 R1 98 - 01 YAMAHA 634* 733 <br />
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- 624 659 <br />
RS<br />
YZF 1000 R1 (Rad.cal) 04 - 06 YZF 634* 600 R6 657 (Rad.cal) <br />
03 - 634* 657 <br />
YZF 1000 R1 (Rad.cal)(4-pad) ) 07 - YZF 839* 1000 R1657 <br />
98 - 01 634* 733 <br />
Championship Level / Type<br />
APRILIA<br />
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RS 125 06 - YZF 844 1000 R1 747 (Rad.cal) <br />
04 - 06 634* 657 <br />
RSV 1000 Mille, Nera, R, Factory, Pista 01 - YZF 762* 1000 R1 730 (Rad.cal)(4-pad) <br />
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RS - RACING SINTER<br />
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1200 HP2 Sport 08 - RSV 841* 1000 Mille, 671 Nera, R, Factory, Pista 01 - 762* 730 <br />
RSV4 1000 09 - 841* 730 <br />
DUCATI<br />
749 , S, R 03 - BMW 762* 730 <br />
DC - DUAL CARBON<br />
848 (Rad.cal) 08 - 706* 730 <br />
916 SPS 97 - 98<br />
S<br />
706* <br />
1000<br />
<br />
RR<br />
519 <br />
09 - 762* 742 <br />
D16RR 990 Desmosedici RR 07 - 841* 1200 HP2 730Sport <br />
08 - 841* 671 <br />
999 , S, R 03 - 762* 730 <br />
1098 / 1198 , S, R - DUCATI 841* 730 <br />
749 , S, R 03 - 762* 730 <br />
KTM<br />
DS - DUAL SINTER<br />
RC8 1190 , R 08 - 841* 848 (Rad.cal) 730 <br />
08 - 706* 730 <br />
916 SPS 97 - 98 706* 519 <br />
TRIUMPH<br />
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675 Daytona Triple (Rad.cal) 09 - 864* 999 , S, 614 R <br />
03 - 762* 730 <br />
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1098 / 1198 , S, R<br />
<br />
- 841* 730 <br />
RACING BRAKE CALIPERS<br />
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695<br />
TRIUMPH<br />
<br />
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711<br />
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<br />
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Sinter<br />
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CBR 600 RR (Rad.cal) 07<br />
<br />
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SPORT<br />
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KAWASAKI<br />
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ZX-6R 600 Ninja (Rad.cal) 07 - 838* 687<br />
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<br />
-<br />
<br />
06 788* 687 <br />
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ZX-10R 1000 Ninja (Rad.cal) ZX-10R 1000 08 - Ninja (Rad.cal) 806* 687 08 - 806* 687 <br />
brake to brake help steer to help into steer into<br />
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Compound<br />
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SUZUKI<br />
Compound<br />
GSX-R 600 / 750 (Rad.cal) 04 - 05 806* 765 <br />
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the MICRO-START can jump-start your bike,<br />
Championship Level / Type<br />
APRILIA<br />
YZF 1000 R1 (Rad.cal) 04 - 06 634* 657 <br />
RS 125 YZF 1000 06 - R1 (Rad.cal)(4-pad) 844 ) 747 07 - 839* 657 <br />
LS - Sintered car or even Metal a truck up to 25 times RSV in a row. 1000 Mille, It Nera, R, Factory, Pista 01 - 762* 730 <br />
Championship Level / Type<br />
RSV4 1000 APRILIA 09 - 841* 730 <br />
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RSV4 1000<br />
1200 HP2 Sport 08 - 841* <br />
09<br />
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-<br />
<br />
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RS - RACING SINTER<br />
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DC - DUAL CARBON<br />
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KTM<br />
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SPS MICRO-START<br />
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RC8 1190 , R D16RR 990 08 - Desmosedici 841* RR 730 07 - 841* 730 <br />
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999 , S, R 03 - 762* 730 <br />
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675 Daytona Triple (Rad.cal) 1098 / 1198<br />
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<br />
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675 Daytona (Rad.cal) 06 - 08 782* 614 <br />
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charging Laptops and chargers for the unit itself<br />
BREMBO Racing 2-pad GP Type 845<br />
TRIUMPH<br />
<br />
BREMBO Racing 2-pad Monobloc so you 711 can charge at home or in your vehicle.<br />
BIG POWER IN A LITTLE PACKAGE<br />
BREMBO Racing 2-pad/2-piece p 675 Daytona 695Triple (Rad.cal) <br />
09 - 864* 614<br />
without it.<br />
<br />
BREMBO Racing 4-pad Monobloc 675 Daytona 805(Rad.cal) 06 - 08 782* 614 <br />
NISSIN 6-piston Monobloc (Z0901) 865 <br />
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RACING BRAKE CALIPERS<br />
AP RACING * = 2 sets required 2-pad Radial Monobloc<br />
785 <br />
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Carbon Tech<br />
Anti-Gravity D&T Sept'16 1<br />
XP-10<br />
Sinter<br />
XP-3<br />
* = 2 sets required<br />
= Available compounds<br />
XP-1<br />
2016/08/19 8:00 AM<br />
CE<br />
TANCE<br />
DS – DUAL SINTER<br />
Introduced Introduced 2007 for World 2007 for World<br />
Superbike, Superbike, Supersport & Supersport &<br />
Endurance, Endurance, winning the winning the<br />
2 sprint Championships<br />
2 sprint Championships<br />
and doing the complete<br />
24 Hour race and distance doing ofthe complete<br />
Lemans & 24 Bol Hour dór in race it´s distance of<br />
1st season. Lemans & Bol dór in it´s<br />
DS proved 1st already season. to<br />
be the new standard in<br />
DS proved already to<br />
brake pad technology<br />
for World be Championship the new standard in<br />
Racing & Endurance. brake pad technology<br />
for World Championship<br />
Racing & Endurance.<br />
DURABILITY<br />
PRICE<br />
DRY PERFORMANCE<br />
DURABILITY<br />
Dual Sinter<br />
DS – DUAL SINTER<br />
RACING DUAL SINTER - DS<br />
COLD PERFORMANCE<br />
PRICE<br />
RACING DUAL SINTER - DS<br />
HOT PERFORMANCE<br />
COLD PERFORMANCE<br />
WET PERFORMANCEP<br />
Compared to RS Racing Sinter and DC Dual Carbon<br />
DRY PERFORMANCE<br />
Dual Sinter<br />
FADE RESISTANCE<br />
Compared to RS Racing Sinter and DC Dual Carbon<br />
SBS REAR WHEEL<br />
RQ - Carbon Tech<br />
For riders using the rearFor riders using the rear<br />
brake to help steer into<br />
brake to help steer into<br />
turns and handle the bike<br />
out of turns.<br />
turns and handle the bike<br />
out of turns.<br />
LS - Sintered Metal<br />
For riders using the rear<br />
brake occasionally or only<br />
slightly going into turns.<br />
HOT PERFORMANCE<br />
WET PERFORMANCEP<br />
FADE RESISTANCE<br />
Carbon Tech<br />
SBS REAR WHEEL<br />
RQ - Carbon Tech<br />
LS - Sintered Metal<br />
For riders using the rear<br />
brake occasionally or only<br />
slightly going into turns.<br />
Sinter<br />
Carbon Tech<br />
SBS Road Racing<br />
Detailed applications - see SBS Catalogue or www.sbs.dk<br />
SBS Road Racing<br />
Detailed applications - see SBS Catalogue or www.sbs.dk<br />
HONDA<br />
DC DS RS RQ LS<br />
HONDA<br />
RS 125 / 250 - 566 618 <br />
DC<br />
CBR<br />
DS RS RQ LS<br />
600 RR (Rad.cal) <br />
SBS Racing<br />
05 - 06 809*<br />
-<br />
Choice <br />
of Compound<br />
657 <br />
566 618 RS 125 / 250 -<br />
CBR 600 - CBR 809* 600 RR 657 (Rad.cal) <br />
07 - 809* 834 <br />
RR (Rad.cal) 05 06<br />
CBR 600 RR (Rad.cal) 07 - CBR 809* 1000 RR 834 Fireblade (Rad.cal) 04 - 05 809* 657 <br />
CBR 1000 RR Fireblade (Rad.cal) 04 - 05 CBR 809* 1000 RR 657 Fireblade (Rad.cal) 06 - 809* 834 <br />
809* 834 <br />
<br />
SBS for any level / type of Road Racing. SBS for any level / type of Ro<br />
CBR 1000 RR Fireblade (Rad.cal) 06 -<br />
KAWASAKI<br />
KAWASAKI<br />
<br />
ZX-6R 600 Ninja (Rad.cal) 07 - ZX-6R 838* Ninja 687 (Rad.cal) <br />
600 07 - 838* 687<br />
ZX-6RR 600 Ninja (Rad.cal) 03 - 06 ZX-6RR 788* 600 Ninja 687 (Rad.cal) <br />
03 - 06 788* 687 <br />
ZX-10R 788* 1000 Ninja 687 (Rad.cal) <br />
04 - 07 SBS 788*<br />
ROAD RACING / 687<br />
CHOICE OF COMPOUND<br />
SBS ROAD RACI<br />
ZX-10R 1000 Ninja (Rad.cal) 04 - 07<br />
ZX-10R 1000 Ninja (Rad.cal) 08 - 806* 687 <br />
1000 Ninja ZX-10R 08 - 806*<br />
(Rad.cal) 687 <br />
SUZUKI<br />
Compound<br />
GSX-R 600 / 750 (Rad.cal) 04 - 05 SUZUKI 806* 765 <br />
Compound<br />
GSX-R 600 / 750 (Rad.cal) 06 - GSX-R 806* 600 / 750 (Rad.cal) 833 <br />
04 - 05 806* 765 <br />
GSX-R 1000 01 - 02 GSX-R 686* 600 / 750 (Rad.cal) 765 <br />
06 - 806* 833 <br />
GSX-R 1000 (Rad.cal) 03 788* 765 <br />
GSX-R<br />
GSX-R 1000 (Rad.cal) 04 - 06 806* <br />
1000 DS<br />
765 <br />
01 - 02 686* 765 <br />
GSX-R 1000 (Rad.cal) 07 - 08 GSX-R 806* 1000 (Rad.cal) 833 <br />
03 788* 765 <br />
DS<br />
GSX-R 1000 (Rad.cal) 09 - GSX-R 806* 1000 (Rad.cal) 834 <br />
DC04 - 06 806* 765 <br />
GSX-R 1000 (Rad.cal) 07 - 08 806* 833 <br />
YAMAHA<br />
GSX-R 1000 (Rad.cal) 09 - 806* 834 <br />
TZ 125 / 250 - 624 659 <br />
DC<br />
RS<br />
YZF 600 R6 (Rad.cal) 03 - 634* 657 <br />
YZF 1000 R1 98 - 01 YAMAHA 634* 733 <br />
TRACK DAY CLUB NATIONAL INTERNATIONAL WORLD ENDURANCE<br />
YZF 1000 R1 02 - 03 TZ634* 125 / 250 728 <br />
- 624 659 <br />
RS<br />
YZF 1000 R1 (Rad.cal) 04 - 06 YZF 634* 600 R6 657 (Rad.cal) <br />
03 - 634* 657 <br />
YZF 1000 R1 (Rad.cal)(4-pad) ) 07 - YZF 839* 1000 R1657 <br />
98 - 01 634* 733 <br />
Championship Level / Type<br />
APRILIA<br />
YZF 1000 R1 02 - 03 634* 728 <br />
RS 125 06 - YZF 844 1000 R1 747 (Rad.cal) <br />
04 - 06 634* 657 <br />
RSV 1000 Mille, Nera, R, Factory, Pista 01 - YZF 762* 1000 R1 730 (Rad.cal)(4-pad) <br />
) 07 - 839* 657 <br />
RSV4 1000 09 - 841* 730 <br />
RS - RACING SINTER<br />
APRILIA<br />
BMW<br />
RS<br />
S 1000 RR 09 - 762* <br />
125<br />
742 <br />
06 - 844 747 <br />
1200 HP2 Sport 08 - RSV 841* 1000 Mille, 671 Nera, R, Factory, Pista 01 - 762* 730 <br />
RSV4 1000 09 - 841* 730 <br />
DUCATI<br />
749 , S, R 03 - BMW 762* 730 <br />
DC - DUAL CARBON<br />
848 (Rad.cal) 08 - 706* 730 <br />
916 SPS 97 - 98<br />
S<br />
706* <br />
1000<br />
<br />
RR<br />
519 <br />
09 - 762* 742 <br />
D16RR 990 Desmosedici RR 07 - 841* 1200 HP2 730Sport <br />
08 - 841* 671 <br />
999 , S, R 03 - 762* 730 <br />
1098 / 1198 , S, R - DUCATI 841* 730 <br />
749 , S, R 03 - 762* 730 <br />
KTM<br />
DS - DUAL SINTER<br />
RC8 1190 , R 08 - 841* 848 (Rad.cal) 730 <br />
08 - 706* 730 <br />
916 SPS 97 - 98 706* 519 <br />
TRIUMPH<br />
D16RR 990 Desmosedici RR 07 - 841* 730 <br />
675 Daytona Triple (Rad.cal) 09 - 864* 999 , S, 614 R <br />
03 - 762* 730 <br />
675 Daytona (Rad.cal) 06 - 08 782* 614<br />
1098 / 1198 , S, R<br />
<br />
- 841* 730 <br />
RACING BRAKE CALIPERS<br />
KTM 785<br />
AP RACING 2-pad Radial Monobloc<br />
<br />
BREMBO Racing 2-pad GP Type 841*<br />
RC8 845 1190 , R 08 - 730 <br />
BREMBO<br />
Monobloc<br />
711<br />
Racing 2-pad <br />
BREMBO Racing 2-pad/2-piece p<br />
695<br />
TRIUMPH<br />
<br />
BREMBO Racing 4-pad Monobloc<br />
805 <br />
675 09 - 864*<br />
Daytona Triple (Rad.cal) 614 <br />
NISSIN 6-piston Monobloc (Z0901) 865 <br />
782*<br />
675 Daytona (Rad.cal) 06 - 08 614 <br />
* = 2 sets required<br />
= Available compounds RACING BRAKE CALIPERS<br />
AP RACING<br />
Radial Monobloc<br />
785<br />
2-pad <br />
845<br />
BREMBO Racing 2-pad GP Type <br />
BREMBO<br />
Monobloc<br />
711<br />
Racing 2-pad <br />
695<br />
BREMBO Racing 2-pad/2-piece p<br />
<br />
BREMBO<br />
Monobloc<br />
805<br />
Racing 4-pad <br />
NISSIN 6-piston Monobloc (Z0901) 865 <br />
Sinter<br />
* = 2 sets required<br />
= Available compounds<br />
SBS Racing - Cho<br />
TRACK DAY CLUB NAT<br />
RS - RA<br />
SBS | Kuopiovej 11 | 5700 S
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New Tork Craft Knives<br />
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DRY DURABILITY<br />
The hugely popular flagship survival, green finish,<br />
OFF-ROAD CARBON SILVER - CS<br />
COLD PERFORMANCE<br />
SI - Sinter<br />
Mud or sand, heavy rain<br />
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SBS SI Sinter Off-Road offers<br />
pad life durability for<br />
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survival knife KN3486 is a favourite amongst<br />
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FADE RESISTANCE DRY DURABILITY<br />
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FADE RESISTANCE<br />
RSI – Racing Sinter<br />
If you are racing for<br />
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SBS RSI Sinter Off-Road<br />
Racing should be your<br />
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RSI provides a powerful,<br />
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DRY DURABILITY<br />
PRICE<br />
OFF-ROAD RACING SINTER - RSI<br />
COLD PERFORMANCE<br />
HOT PERFORMANCE<br />
FADE RESISTANCE<br />
WET DURABILITY<br />
WET PERFORMANCE<br />
WET DURABILITY<br />
WET PERFORMANCE<br />
WET DURABILITY<br />
WET PERFORMANCE<br />
DRY PERFORMANCE<br />
Bike Tyre Warehouse Opening<br />
in Midrand, 1st September.<br />
Tyres for Road, Adventure and Dirt.<br />
The infamous Bruce de Kock, who is a columnist<br />
for our magazine on a wide range of tyre related<br />
subjects and one of the most experienced tyre<br />
guys (ten years plus BATT Tyre fame), is the man<br />
behind this lot. A multifranchise and one-stop<br />
motorcycle, ATV and SXS tyre and fitment centre<br />
in Midrand.<br />
A very interesting guy, Bruce comes from a road<br />
and dirt racing back ground with regional colours<br />
for quad motocross and is now a retired member<br />
of the Insane Few - a well-known quad Freestyle<br />
motocross outfit in SA. He has loads of experience<br />
in dirt tyre set up for circuit and off-road both on<br />
two and four wheels.<br />
He has consulted to international tyre brands and<br />
was involved in the design and production of an<br />
adventure tyre range for an international brand. He<br />
has developed specialized run flat tyre technology<br />
for military applications. Bruce holds the notable<br />
distinction of designing and developing ATV race<br />
tyres for more than one international team at Dakar.<br />
He gives back too - Bruce has sponsored and<br />
coached numerous youngsters as well as pro<br />
riders in MX and off road and has contributed to<br />
Motorsport in SA for a good long while.<br />
So , in his own words, “You<br />
are not just walking into<br />
a bike tyre retailer, but<br />
an outfit that has years<br />
of knowledge and<br />
experience in the market<br />
and with so many tyre<br />
brands come and gone in SA, Batt is<br />
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DRY DURABILITY<br />
WET DURABILITY<br />
Carbon<br />
DRY DURABILITY<br />
PRICE<br />
PRICE<br />
WET DURABILITY<br />
Carbon<br />
DRY PERFORMANCE<br />
Compared to SI Sinter and RSI a testament Racing Sinter to the above.”<br />
Compared to CS Carbon Silver and RSI Racing Sinter<br />
With around 4000 tyres in stock, they supply<br />
Carbon all major brands, Dunlop, Sinter Pirelli, Michelin,<br />
Sinter<br />
Metzeler and Batt for road and dirt application. A<br />
specialised Harley fitment man is in the tyre bay<br />
along with SXS and ATV specialised fitters.<br />
Top of the line equipment is on its way for<br />
balancing and all that good stuff.<br />
In addition to tyres, Bike Tyre Warehouse will<br />
stock a selection of consumables like brake<br />
pads, chains, mousses, micro-starts and related<br />
accessories, but they are quick to point out that<br />
they are not a workshop or service centre.<br />
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COLD PERFORMANCE<br />
HOT PERFORMANCE<br />
FADE RESISTANCE<br />
HOT PERFORMANCE<br />
WET PERFORMANCE<br />
DRY FADE RESISTANCE<br />
PERFORMANCE<br />
Compared to SI Sinter and RSI Racing Sinter<br />
DRY PERFORMANCE<br />
WET PERFORMANCE<br />
Compared to SI Sinter and RSI Racing Sinter<br />
Mud Mud or or sand, heavy rain<br />
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SBS SI Sinter offers<br />
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DRY DURABILITY<br />
PRICE<br />
WET DURABILITY<br />
DRY DURABILITY<br />
Sinter<br />
PRICE<br />
DRY PERFORMANCE<br />
Compared to CS Carbon Silver and SI Sinter<br />
OFF-ROAD SINTER - SI<br />
COLD PERFORMANCE<br />
COLD PERFORMANCE<br />
DRY PERFORMANCE<br />
HOT PERFORMANCE<br />
FADE RESISTANCE<br />
HOT PERFORMANC<br />
WET PERFORMANCE<br />
Compared to CS Carbon Silver and RSI Racing Sinter<br />
WET DURABILITY<br />
OFF-ROAD SINTER - SI<br />
DRY PERFORMANCE<br />
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Durable all-round front/<br />
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CS<br />
HOT NORMAL MUD RAIN EXTREME<br />
WET/MUDDY<br />
Conditions<br />
RSI - Racing Sinter<br />
High temperature stable<br />
front/rear compound for<br />
ATV's used for Sport and<br />
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UTILITY SIDE BY SIDE LEISURE SPORT RACING<br />
Type of use<br />
RSI - RACING SINTER<br />
RSI - RACING SINTER<br />
SI - SINTER<br />
ATS - Sinter<br />
Compatible front/rear compound for older Arctic Cat and<br />
Polaris models equipped with plain steel brake disc.<br />
SI - SINTER<br />
CS - CARBON SILVER<br />
Sinter<br />
Sinter<br />
RSI – Racing Sinter<br />
RSI – Racing Sinter<br />
If you are If racing you for are racing for<br />
the podium in the motocross, podium in motocross,<br />
SBS RSI Sinter Off-Road<br />
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Racing should be your<br />
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PRICE<br />
OFF-ROAD RACING SINTER - RSI<br />
COLD PERFORMANCE<br />
OFF-ROAD RACING SINTER - RSI<br />
HOT PERFORMANCE<br />
COLD PERFORMANCE<br />
SBS Off-Road - Choice of Compound<br />
SBS for all types of weather and riding conditions.<br />
SBS for all types of weather and riding conditions.<br />
SBS OFF-ROAD / CHOICE SBS OF COMPOUND<br />
SI - Sinter<br />
OFF-ROAD / CHOICE OF COMPOUND<br />
Durable all-round front/<br />
rear compound for ATV's<br />
used for recreation, hunting,<br />
ranching, military,<br />
Compound<br />
emergency services and<br />
industrial purpose.<br />
RSI<br />
Compound<br />
SI<br />
CS<br />
SBS Off-Road - Choice of Compound<br />
RSI<br />
SI<br />
HOT NORMAL MUD RAIN EXTREME<br />
WET/MUDDY<br />
CS<br />
RSI - RACING SINTER<br />
SI - SINTER<br />
ATV – Sinter/Racing Sinter<br />
RSI - Racing Sinter<br />
High temperature stable<br />
front/rear compound for<br />
ATV's used for Sport and<br />
Racing.<br />
HOT<br />
Conditions<br />
NORMAL MUD RAIN EXTREME<br />
WET/MUDDY<br />
Conditions<br />
ATS - Sinter<br />
Compatible front/rear compound for older Arctic Cat and<br />
RSI - RACING SINTER Polaris models equipped with plain steel brake disc.<br />
ATV – Sinter/Racing Sinter<br />
SI - Sinter<br />
Durable all-round front/<br />
rear compound for<br />
Compound<br />
ATV's<br />
used for recreation, hunting,<br />
ranching, military,<br />
emergency services and<br />
RSI<br />
industrial purpose.<br />
SBS ATV - Choice of Compound<br />
SBS for any use/size/type of ATV’s.<br />
SI<br />
RSI - Racing Sinter<br />
High temperature stable<br />
front/rear compound for<br />
ATV's used for Sport and<br />
Racing.<br />
SBS ATV / CHOICE OF COMPOUND<br />
UTILITY SIDE BY SIDE LEISURE SPORT RACING<br />
RSI - RACING SINTER<br />
SI - SINTER<br />
Type of use<br />
SBS ATV<br />
SBS for any use/<br />
Compound<br />
RSI<br />
SI<br />
SBS<br />
UTILITY<br />
DRY DURABILITY<br />
WET DURABILITY<br />
PRICE<br />
FADE RESISTANCE<br />
WET PERFORMANCE<br />
HOT PERFORMANCE<br />
CS - CARBON SILVER<br />
SI - SINTER<br />
ATS - Sinter<br />
Compatible front/rear compound for older Arctic Cat and<br />
Polaris models equipped with plain steel brake disc.<br />
ANCE<br />
DRY DURABILITY<br />
DRY PERFORMANCE<br />
FADE RESISTANCE<br />
Compared to CS Carbon Silver and SI Sinter<br />
Sinter<br />
WET DURABILITY<br />
DRY PERFORMANCE<br />
WET PERFORMANCE<br />
CS - CARBON SILVER<br />
Sinter<br />
Sinter<br />
Compared to CS Carbon Silver and SI Sinter<br />
Sinter<br />
Sinter<br />
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CS<br />
2017 Husqvarna’s<br />
launched in S.A<br />
On the night that we were finishing this here<br />
quality publication, Husky invited us to the<br />
unveiling of the 2017 Enduro lineup.<br />
In last months issue, you will have read<br />
all about them. As expected the bikes are<br />
stunning in their blue and white livery and<br />
these guys have a full selection of lifestyle<br />
SBS OFF-ROAD / CHOICE OF COMPOUND<br />
High temperature stable<br />
HOT NORMAL MUD RAIN EXTREME<br />
front/rear compound for<br />
accessories to make<br />
WET/MUDDY<br />
the riders look ATV's as used for Sport and<br />
Racing.<br />
cool as the bikes. Everyone Conditions was there,<br />
RSI - RACING SINTER<br />
tomorrow morning seeing as we are typing<br />
this now.<br />
ATS - Sinter<br />
Compatible front/rear compound for older Arctic Cat and<br />
There will Polaris models equipped with plain steel brake disc.<br />
SI - be a full feature on that in the<br />
SINTER<br />
CS - CARBON SILVER<br />
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ATV – Sinter/Racing Sinter<br />
SI - Sinter<br />
Durable all-round front/<br />
rear compound for ATV's<br />
used for recreation, hunting,<br />
ranching, military,<br />
emergency services and<br />
industrial purpose.<br />
RSI - Racing Sinter<br />
with a great day of riding planned for – well<br />
October issue –which is when these bikes<br />
are expected to hit dealership floors…<br />
SBS ATV - Choice of Compound<br />
SBS for any use/size/type of ATV’s.<br />
SBS ATV / CHOICE OF COMPOUND<br />
Compound<br />
RSI<br />
SI<br />
UTILITY SIDE BY SIDE LEISURE SPORT RACING<br />
Type of use<br />
RSI - RACING SINTER<br />
SI - SINTER<br />
STREET EXCEL<br />
HS – Sinter<br />
FRONT<br />
The perfect combination of<br />
The perfect combination i of fade<br />
free fade brake free brake performance, performance, brake<br />
feel brake and feel thermal and thermal stability, stability, especially<br />
developed for sport riding<br />
and<br />
especially<br />
high<br />
developed<br />
loads from<br />
for sport<br />
heavy<br />
motorcycles. riding and high The loads HS from lining heavy is<br />
rotor motorcycles. friendly, The the HS performance<br />
lining is<br />
is stable under dry as well as<br />
wet roto conditions friendly, the and performance no thermal<br />
bedding-in is stable under is required. dry as well as<br />
wet conditions and no thermal<br />
Recommended for new generation<br />
bedding-in high performance, is requeried. sports,<br />
touring and custom motorcycles<br />
which are originally equipped<br />
with sinter metal brake pads.<br />
For example Honda CBR &<br />
VT, Kawasaki ZX & VN, Suzuki<br />
GSX-R & VL. Yamaha YZF & XV<br />
and Harley Davidson’s.<br />
DURABILITY<br />
PRICE<br />
STREET EXCEL SINTER - HS<br />
COLD PERFORMANCE<br />
HOT PERFORMANCE<br />
FADE RESISTANCE<br />
DRY PERFORMANCE<br />
WET PERFORMANCEP<br />
Sinter<br />
Sinter<br />
Sinter<br />
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SBS Off-Road HS – Sinter - Choice of Compound<br />
FRONT<br />
SBS for all types of weather and riding conditions.<br />
SBS for all types of weather and riding conditions.<br />
STREET<br />
SBS ATV HF - – Choice Ceramic of Compound<br />
FRONT/<br />
/ REAR<br />
SBS for any use/size/type of ATV’s.<br />
If you are If racing you for are racing for<br />
SBS OFF-ROAD / CHOICE OF COMPOUND<br />
SI - Sinter<br />
the podium in motocross,<br />
The perfect combination i of SBS fade<br />
OFF-ROAD / CHOICE OF COMPOUND<br />
Sinter metal brake lining i LS for<br />
SBS Stable Stable ATV brake brake / CHOICE performance performance OF COMPOUND<br />
for for<br />
SBS<br />
the podium in motocross,<br />
free brake performance, brake<br />
Durable all-round the rear brake front/ with high thermal<br />
front and rear brake. High level<br />
SBS RSI Sinter Off-Road<br />
SBS RSI Sinter Off-Road<br />
feel and thermal stability, espe-<br />
rear compound stability for which ATV's in combination<br />
of Racing should be your<br />
Compound cially developed for sport riding<br />
used for with recreation, HS for hunting,<br />
ranching, provides military, the necessary and used for recreation, hun-<br />
under<br />
the front brake rear compound for<br />
Compound<br />
ATV's of comfort and longlasting brake<br />
pads and rotor friendliness<br />
choice. Racing should be your<br />
high loads Compound from heavy<br />
pads and<br />
various<br />
rotor friendliness<br />
conditions<br />
under<br />
such<br />
Compound<br />
RSI provides choice. a powerful,<br />
motorcycles. The HS lining is<br />
emergency<br />
expected<br />
services<br />
brake<br />
and<br />
performance. To<br />
as various wet roads, conditions changing such as temperatures<br />
and different brake<br />
wet<br />
ting, ranching, military,<br />
predictable and fadefree<br />
brake performance,<br />
RSI<br />
rotor friendly, the performance<br />
avoid excessive braking of the<br />
RSI provides a powerful,<br />
industrial purpose.<br />
roads, changing temperatyres<br />
is stable under dry as well as<br />
rear wheel, the friction level emergency services and<br />
RSI<br />
pressures.<br />
2017 and different brake pressures.<br />
predictable and EKS fadefree<br />
brake and performance,<br />
RSI<br />
RSI<br />
Brand<br />
wet conditions and no thermal<br />
of the LS lining is adjusteḏ<br />
Recommended for earlier Sport,<br />
even under the extreme<br />
industrial purpose.<br />
bedding-in is required.<br />
to match the friction characteristics<br />
of the HS lining, according<br />
as well as daily transport and<br />
Touring Recomended and for Custom earlier Sport, models<br />
racetrack conditions<br />
SI<br />
Touring and Custom models<br />
challenging even demands under of the extreme<br />
Recommended for new genera-<br />
to the concept of the originally<br />
SI touring as well as on daily small transport motorcycles and<br />
Grand Prix Goggles racing. racetrack conditions and here soon<br />
tion high performance, sports,<br />
equipped sinter metal brake<br />
which are mainly not originally<br />
touring and custom motorcycles<br />
CS<br />
SI<br />
RSI - Racing pads. Sinter<br />
equipped touring on small with motorcycles sinter metal wich<br />
challenging demands of<br />
which are originally equipped<br />
brake are mainly pads. not originally equiped<br />
SI<br />
The with sinter metal brake pads.<br />
High temperature stable<br />
Grand brand Prix racing. new 2017 range of EKS Brand<br />
Examples: with sinter metal Honda brake CN pads. & CB,<br />
For HOT example NORMALHonda MUDCBR RAIN & EXTREME<br />
front/rear compound for<br />
UTILITY Kawasaki SIDE BY EN SIDE& LEISURE KZ, Suzuki SPORT GN & RACING<br />
VT, Kawasaki ZX & CS VN, Suzuki WET/MUDDY<br />
ATV's used for Sport and<br />
RSI - Racing Sinter GS, Yamaha XS & XJ and Harley<br />
goggles have just been launched –<br />
GSX-R<br />
and<br />
& VL. Yamaha YZF & XV<br />
Racing.<br />
High temperature stable Davidson’s.<br />
and Harley Davidson’s.<br />
Conditions<br />
Type of use<br />
should be here any second. Always cutting<br />
HOT NORMAL MUD RAIN EXTREME<br />
front/rear compound for<br />
UTILITY<br />
OFF-ROAD RACING SINTER - RSI<br />
WET/MUDDY<br />
ATV's used for Sport and<br />
STREET EXCEL SINTER - HS<br />
XCEL SINTER - LS<br />
STREET CERAMIC Racing.<br />
- HF<br />
edge, the EKS brand range is one of the most<br />
COLD PERFORMANCE<br />
RSI - RACING SINTER<br />
RSI - RACING SINTER<br />
COLD PERFORMANCE<br />
Conditions COLD PERFORMANCE<br />
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popular on tracks and trails all over South<br />
OFF-ROAD RACING SINTER - RSI<br />
SI - SINTER<br />
STREET EXCEL<br />
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SBS Off-Road - Choice of Compound<br />
REAR<br />
ATS - Sinter<br />
HOT PERFORMANCECompatible front/rear PRICEcompound for older Arctic Cat andHOT P<br />
RSI - RACING SINTER Polaris models equipped with plain steel brake disc.<br />
ATV – Sinter/Racing Sinter<br />
SI - Sinter<br />
Durable all-round front/<br />
ERFORMANCE<br />
PRICE<br />
SI - SINTER<br />
SBS ATV<br />
SBS for any use/<br />
HOT PERFORMANCE<br />
DRY DURABILITY<br />
WET DURABILITY<br />
PRICE<br />
FADE RESISTANCE<br />
WET PERFORMANCE<br />
HOT PERFORMANCE<br />
DURABILITY<br />
CS - CARBON SILVER<br />
FADE RESISTANCE<br />
SI - SINTER<br />
DURABILITY<br />
ATS - Sinter<br />
Compatible front/rear compound for older Arctic Cat and<br />
FADE RESISTANCE DURABILITY<br />
Polaris models equipped with plain steel brake disc.<br />
FADE RESISTANCE<br />
ANCE<br />
DRY DURABILITY<br />
DRY PERFORMANCE<br />
Compared to CS Carbon Silver and SI Sinter<br />
FADE RESISTANCE<br />
DRY PERFORMANCE<br />
WET PERFORMANCEP<br />
DRY PERFORMANCE<br />
WET PERFORMANCEP<br />
DRY PERFORMANCE<br />
WET PERFORMANCE<br />
Sinter<br />
WET DURABILITY<br />
DRY PERFORMANCE<br />
WET PERFORMANCE<br />
Sinter<br />
CS - CARBON SILVER<br />
Sinter Sinter<br />
Sinter<br />
Ceramic<br />
Sinter<br />
Compared to CS Carbon Silver and SI Sinter<br />
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Sinter<br />
SBS distributed by<br />
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Sinter
STREET EXCEL<br />
LS – Sinter<br />
REAR<br />
Sinter metal brake lining i LS for<br />
the rear brake with high thermal<br />
stability which in combination<br />
with HS for the front brake<br />
provides the necessary and<br />
expected brake performance. To<br />
avoid excessive braking of the<br />
rear wheel, the friction level<br />
of the LS lining is adjusteḏ<br />
to match the friction characteristics<br />
of the HS lining, according<br />
to the concept of the originally<br />
equipped sinter metal brake<br />
pads.<br />
STREET<br />
HF – Ceramic<br />
FRONT/<br />
/ REAR<br />
Stable brake performance for<br />
front and rear brake. High level<br />
of comfort and longlasting brake<br />
pads and rotor friendliness<br />
under various conditions sucẖ<br />
as wet roads, changing temperatures<br />
and different brake<br />
pressures.<br />
Recommended for earlier Sport,<br />
Touring and Custom models<br />
as well as daily transport and<br />
touring on small motorcycles<br />
which are mainly not originally<br />
equipped with sinter metal<br />
brake pads.<br />
Examples: Honda CN & CB,<br />
Kawasaki EN & KZ, Suzuki GN &<br />
GS, Yamaha XS & XJ and Harley<br />
Davidson’s.<br />
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For race track only upgrades,<br />
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SBS STREET<br />
Choice of Compound<br />
Used<br />
SBS for any use/size/type of Motorcycles.<br />
Compound<br />
Front/Rear<br />
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HF/HF<br />
RS/LS<br />
SBS STREET / CHOICE OF COMPOUND<br />
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XCEL SINTER - LS<br />
COLD PERFORMANCE<br />
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400 R30 FADE 000 RESISTANCE<br />
DURABILITY<br />
PRICE<br />
STREET CERAMIC - HF<br />
COLD PERFORMANCE<br />
HOT PERFORMANCE<br />
HUSQVARNA TE449<br />
R48 000<br />
PRICE<br />
TRACK & SPORT SINTER - RS<br />
COLD PERFORMANCE<br />
2006 HONDA<br />
FADE RESISTANCE CRF450X DURABILITY R35 000<br />
HOT PERFORMANCE<br />
2011 KTM 450 EXC<br />
FADE RESISTANCE<br />
R55 000<br />
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HF - STREET CERAMIC<br />
2008 KTM XCW 450<br />
RS - RACING SINTER<br />
R45 000<br />
Sinter<br />
DRY PERFORMANCE<br />
Pre-Owned<br />
WET PERFORMANCEP<br />
2014 KTM EXC 300<br />
XCW R74 000<br />
DRY PERFORMANCE<br />
Ceramic<br />
WET PERFORMANCE<br />
2007 DINILI HELIX 100<br />
LIMITED EDITION<br />
R9 500<br />
Sinter<br />
DRY PERFORMANCE<br />
2013 POLARIS<br />
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M I LY<br />
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XP R255 000<br />
MAVERICK SEATER R425 000 1000 XP R358 000<br />
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ze/type of ATV’s.<br />
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for Supersport & Superbike back<br />
in the late 90´s, now it is rated<br />
as the ultimative and affordable<br />
TrackDay pad for your road &<br />
track bike.<br />
For race track only upgrades,<br />
please consult the SBS ROAD<br />
RACING flyer or www.sbs.dk.<br />
Compound<br />
Front/Rear<br />
HS/LS<br />
HF/HF<br />
SBS STREET / CHOICE OF COMPOUND<br />
RS/LS<br />
SPORTSMAN<br />
FROM R133 950<br />
SIDE BY SIDE LEISURE SPORT RACING<br />
COMMUTE CRUSING TOURING HIGH<br />
SPORT<br />
PERFORMANCE<br />
2015 POLARIS RZR<br />
1000 XP TURBO<br />
R495 000<br />
TRACK DAY<br />
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FROM R162 950<br />
2013 Polaris RZR 900<br />
EFI R195 000<br />
2016 DIESEL CREW<br />
1000 R454 950<br />
TRACK & SPORT SINTER - RS<br />
HS/LS - STREET EXCEL SINTER<br />
COLD PERFORMANCEType of use<br />
PRICE<br />
RSI - RACING SINTER<br />
HOT PERFORMANCE<br />
HF - STREET CERAMIC<br />
DURABILITY<br />
SI - SINTER<br />
FADE RESISTANCE<br />
RS - RACING SINTER<br />
DRY PERFORMANCE<br />
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FIRST LOOK<br />
“Both of these models are highperformance<br />
machines that<br />
represent the epitome of dirt bike<br />
engineering. Over the years, each of<br />
the milestone CRF450R models has<br />
been eagerly anticipated, and the<br />
2017 version is the best yet.”<br />
20 DIRT & TRAIL MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2016
2017 HONDA OFFROADS REVEALED<br />
DOUBLE<br />
TROUBLE<br />
CRF450 RX & CRF450 R<br />
CRF450 RX & CRF450 R<br />
On the 15th anniversary of Honda’s<br />
original 450cc class four-stroke<br />
motocross model, Honda has<br />
announced what they are calling a<br />
revolutionary CRF450R that promises to be<br />
the most powerful, best-handling Honda<br />
motocross machine ever. Honda’s nocompromises<br />
approach to designing and<br />
developing the new bike was intended to<br />
put it at the front of the pack in all areas of<br />
performance, resulting in what Honda is<br />
calling the “Absolute Holeshot.”<br />
Since its 2002 introduction, the<br />
CRF450R has earned an enviable<br />
racing pedigree, and they say that<br />
the 2017 edition is the best yet,<br />
with superior technology and<br />
style. Riders know that the most<br />
important part of any motocross<br />
race is the start, and the new<br />
CRF450R Unicam engine has<br />
been developed to achieve<br />
overwhelming performance<br />
in the first 100 feet of battle,<br />
offering increased power<br />
output but also allowing greatd<br />
traction. And while arriving<br />
to turn one first is significant,<br />
winning requires staying in front<br />
for the entire moto, which is<br />
why Honda engineers designed<br />
an all-new chassis with reduced<br />
weight and centralized mass. The<br />
result is a machine that they say is at<br />
once fast, reliable and forgiving, and<br />
that allows riders to more easily extract<br />
maximum performance, consistently<br />
turning low lap times while simultaneously<br />
taxing their bodies less.<br />
In addition, Honda is, at long last offering<br />
a brand-new model, the CRF450RX, which<br />
is based on the 2017 CRF450R but with a<br />
number of differences that make it perfect<br />
for riding and racing off-road... Like its<br />
motocross-focused sibling, they tell us that the<br />
CRF450RX is designed for maximum agility<br />
and performance, offering owners superior<br />
power along with effortless handling—the ideal<br />
woods-racing combination.<br />
Honda also took the opportunity to<br />
announce the remainder of its 2017 model-year<br />
CRF competition dirt bike model line, including<br />
the CRF250R and CRF150R motocross<br />
bikes and CRF450X and CRF250X off-road<br />
motorcycles.<br />
“We’re very proud to introduce the milestone<br />
2017 edition of Honda’s legendary CRF450R,<br />
as well as the brand-new CRF450RX,”<br />
said Lee Edmunds, Manager of Motorcycle<br />
Marketing Communications at American<br />
Honda. “Both of these models are highperformance<br />
machines that represent the<br />
epitome of dirt bike engineering. Over the<br />
years, each of the milestone CRF450R models<br />
has been eagerly anticipated, and the 2017<br />
version is the best yet.”<br />
The techy stuff on the two new 450’s:<br />
CRF450R. They say:<br />
“Everything about the new-from-the-groundup<br />
2017 CRF450R is designed for the<br />
absolute holeshot. A new Unicam engine<br />
offers increased power and torque across<br />
the rev range, thanks in part to an ultra-direct<br />
downdraft air intake, steeper valve angle and<br />
twin exhaust system with smoother routing.<br />
The chassis boasts new geometry and<br />
packaging that results in a more concentrated,<br />
DIRT & TRAIL MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2016 21
lower centre of mass, helping to get the<br />
power to the ground, maximize stability and<br />
improve cornering performance. The lighter<br />
aluminum frame has a narrower crosssection<br />
and a lighter, extruded aluminum rear<br />
sub frame. The motorcycle is equipped with a<br />
coil-spring 49mm Showa fork, while the rear<br />
suspension comprises a lighter swing arm<br />
assembly and a shock with a lower mounting<br />
position. Dunlop Geomax MX3S tires come<br />
standard, and the CRF450R is the first massproduced<br />
motocross bike ever to come with<br />
a titanium fuel tank. Electric start is available<br />
as an option.”<br />
PERFORMANCE<br />
Downdraft Fuel Injection<br />
Part of an entire engine overhaul for 2017,<br />
the new downdraft intake tract and FI body<br />
help and increase both power and fuelmetering<br />
precision. It’s part of the reason the<br />
CRF450R offers such explosive power and<br />
massive torque, especially out of the starting<br />
gate and in the critical first 100 feet of the<br />
race to the first turn.<br />
New Cylinder Head Layout<br />
This year the new 2017 CRF450R uses a new<br />
“in-finger” rocker design. The Unicam cylinder<br />
head remains the most efficient in the MX<br />
world, giving you the design and performance<br />
of a double-overhead-cam layout but the<br />
compactness of a single-overhead-cam design.<br />
Higher, 13.5:1 Compression Ratio<br />
A new combustion-chamber design with<br />
a revising squish area helps boost the<br />
CRF450R’s compression to new heights<br />
this year, an impressive 13.5:1. That means<br />
improved combustion efficiency for more<br />
power.<br />
New “In Molded” Graphics<br />
With the all the time you’ll be spending in<br />
victory circle, you need to look your best.<br />
The new CRF450R has you covered. New<br />
“in molded” graphics look great, and stay<br />
looking good longer.<br />
Skid Plate<br />
A factory skid plate is light and offers the<br />
engine and lower-frame protection that a<br />
racer demands.<br />
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HANDLING<br />
New Showa® Spring Fork: An allnew<br />
49mm Showa® fork features<br />
a conventional spring design that<br />
helps increase the CRF450R’s<br />
front-suspension precision,<br />
handling and feel.<br />
Next-Generation Aluminum Frame<br />
New for 2017, Honda’s Next-Gen<br />
twin spar aluminum frame positions<br />
the new rear shock’s mounting point<br />
lower, opening up the air box area<br />
and contributing to a lower centre<br />
of gravity for more holeshots. The<br />
frame geometry also helps improve<br />
traction, feeling and steering<br />
precision.<br />
Updated Twin-pipe Exhaust<br />
System<br />
The CRF450R’s dual exhaust<br />
system is even more compact for<br />
2017 and positioned closer and<br />
lower in the frame’s center to take<br />
weight off the rear end and bring<br />
more mass to the bike’s center for<br />
improved handling. It also allows for<br />
more air flow, and that equals added<br />
horsepower.<br />
ENGINEERING<br />
Electric-Start Option. Check out the<br />
electric-start kit available for the first<br />
time on the new CRF450R!<br />
Titanium Fuel Tank<br />
Grams and performance count,<br />
and the 2017 CRF450R makes a<br />
big switch to a titanium fuel tank<br />
this year. Light and strong, it’s also<br />
thinner than our previous plastic<br />
unit, while maintaining the same<br />
capacity, freeing up more space and<br />
helping to centralize fuel mass.<br />
Engine Mode Select Button<br />
This new simple handlebar-mounted<br />
button lets you dial in engine power<br />
delivery character with a push<br />
of your thumb. Choose between<br />
Standard, Smooth and Aggressive,<br />
depending on track conditions.<br />
New Scavenge Pump<br />
Deep in the engine, there’s a new oil<br />
scavenge pump. You may never see<br />
it, but it helps keep the CRF450R’s<br />
overall design compact.<br />
COMFORT<br />
Flatter Seat/Tank Junction<br />
The new 2017 CRF450R features<br />
a new, flatter seat/tank junction,<br />
including a new titanium fuel tank.<br />
The improved ergonomics make it<br />
easier to move forward and back on<br />
the bike, increasing your control.<br />
260mm Front Brake<br />
The CRF450R’s large front-brake<br />
disc measures a whopping 260mm.<br />
You get great brake feel and a wave<br />
pattern that cuts down on weight.<br />
Front and rear brake-disc guards are<br />
part of the package too.<br />
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CRF450RX<br />
They say: “As a brand-new model, Honda’s CRF450RX<br />
boasts most of the features of its motocross-directed sibling,<br />
but in a package that’s designed for closed-course offroad<br />
riding and racing. Among the features that distinguish<br />
it from the CRF450R are a smoother ignition map and<br />
standard electric start (with kick-start backup), while chassis<br />
differences include off-road-focused suspension settings, a<br />
revised cylinder-head hanger and changed wheel hubs and<br />
axles. The CRF450RX also comes with off-road-appropriate<br />
components like a larger plastic fuel tank, forged-aluminum<br />
side stand, 18 inch rear rim and Dunlop Geomax AT81 tyres.”<br />
Large Fuel Tank<br />
The CRF450RX’s 8.3 litre fuel tank will give you that much<br />
more mileage.<br />
Electric and Kick Start<br />
The new 2017 CRF450RX comes with both a kick- and<br />
electric-starting system as standard<br />
equipment. Having both options will<br />
ensure faster starts.<br />
Engine Mode Select Button<br />
This simple, handlebar-mounted button lets you dial in engine<br />
power delivery character with a push of your thumb. Choose<br />
between Standard, Smooth, and Aggressive, depending on<br />
course conditions.<br />
Scavenge Pump:<br />
Deep in the engine, there’s a new oil scavenge pump.<br />
You may never see it, but it helps keep the<br />
CRF450RX’s overall design compact.<br />
New Dual-pipe Exhaust System<br />
The CRF450RX’s dual exhaust<br />
system is compact and positioned<br />
closer and lower in the frame’s<br />
centre to take weight off the rear<br />
end and bring more mass to the<br />
bike’s centre for superior handling.<br />
Skid Plate<br />
A factory skid plate is light and offers<br />
the engine and lower-frame protection<br />
that a motocross racer demands. The<br />
smooth contours help keep you from<br />
getting hung up on logs and rocks,<br />
too.<br />
Kickstand<br />
It seems like a small detail, but offroad<br />
bikes can sometimes need a<br />
kickstand. Which is exactly why you’ll<br />
find this light, compact unit added<br />
right from the factory.<br />
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New Aluminum Frame<br />
The twin spar aluminum frame positions the rear<br />
shock’s mounting point low, opening up the<br />
air box area and contributing to a lower<br />
centre of gravity. The frame geometry<br />
also helps give you more traction.<br />
New Flywheel<br />
Off-road riders want smooth power delivery<br />
that gives the engine’s revving character, better<br />
matching it for tougher terrain. That’s why the new<br />
CRF450RX gets a special flywheel tuned for offroad<br />
use.<br />
Cylinder Head Layout<br />
The 2017 CRF450RX uses a new “in-finger” rocker<br />
design. The efficient Unicam cylinder head gives<br />
you the design and performance of a doubleoverhead-cam<br />
layout but the compactness of a<br />
single-overhead-cam design.<br />
Off-Road Suspension with Spring Fork<br />
Designed specifically for the demands of off-road<br />
riding, the CRF450RX’s new Showa Spring Fork<br />
and suspension components are fully adjustable<br />
and chosen to give you the ultimate tunability and<br />
performance in the field for changing conditions.<br />
CRF250R<br />
The bike that Malcolm Stewart took to the 2016 AMA Supercross<br />
250SX East Region title returns for 2017 with a 49mm track-tuned<br />
Showa SFF-Air TAC fork and Showa shock, both of which offer a wide<br />
spectrum of adjustment and are designed to work at the highest level.<br />
With a race-proven chassis and Honda’s exclusive twin-muffler design,<br />
which efficiently centers the mass, the CRF250R is renowned for its<br />
deft handling. The high-compression 249cc Unicam engine provides an<br />
impressive spread of horsepower throughout the entire rpm range, and<br />
the bike comes with an engine-mode-select button that allows for three<br />
different power maps: Standard, Smooth and Aggressive. Custom maps<br />
can also be created with the available HRC tuning tool.<br />
CRF150R/CRF150RB<br />
The only four-stroke machine in the competition mini motocross<br />
category, the CRF150R is what a young racer needs to achieve<br />
the next level. Currently campaigned in the amateur nationals<br />
by Amsoil Honda’s Carson Mumford, the CRF150R features<br />
a powerful-but-compact Unicam engine (based on those<br />
of the CRF250R and CRF450R) and race-tuned, fully<br />
adjustable Showa suspension, packaged in a trackdesigned<br />
chassis, all resulting in the highest level of<br />
performance. This model is available in a standard<br />
version and the CRF150RB, which accommodates<br />
bigger riders with its larger wheels, higher seat and<br />
longer swingarm.<br />
CRF450X<br />
The off-road-focused X-model maintains Honda’s proven<br />
strength and durability. Since its release, the CRF450X<br />
has had much success with a long list of competition<br />
successes internationally. The compact 449cc liquidcooled<br />
four-stroke Unicam engine provides a smooth<br />
power delivery and plenty of low-end torque. Plush,<br />
works-style Showa suspension, a trail-tuned chassis and<br />
superior ergonomics enable impressive handling and feel in<br />
a variety of off-road terrain. The model also features the Honda<br />
Progressive Steering Damper, which aids cornering and helps to<br />
reduce arm fatigue, while the electric start helps ensure trouble-free<br />
starting in almost any condition.<br />
HANDLING<br />
An 18-inch rear wheel is another indication of the<br />
CRF450RX’s off-road heritage.<br />
260mm Front Brake<br />
The CRF450RX’s large front-brake disc measures<br />
a whopping 260mm. You get great brake feel and a<br />
wave pattern that cuts down on weight. Front and<br />
rear brake-disc guards are part of the package, and<br />
are sure to be popular with off-road riders.<br />
CRF250X<br />
Like the CRF450X, Honda’s CRF250X has close ties to the competition<br />
R models and carries the same reputation for performance. The<br />
lightweight and compact 249cc liquid-cooled, four-stroke Unicam<br />
engine, wide-ratio five-speed transmission and push-button electric<br />
start are set up specifically for off-road riding. Plush, predictable<br />
handling from the trail-tuned Showa suspension allows the bike to<br />
tackle off-road terrain with ease. A hit with the off-road crowd, the<br />
CRF250X also features a headlight, taillight, trip meter and 18 inch rear<br />
wheel to further enhance the off-road experience.<br />
No news on costing or date of arrival, but pop down to your local<br />
dealer for the skinny on the new models…<br />
www.honda.co.za<br />
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NEWS<br />
Yamaha Launches bLU cRU<br />
The Yamaha lifestyle package.<br />
So, what is bLU cRU YAMAHA?<br />
bLU cRU Yamaha is a massive, nationwide, Dealer and Yamaha SA driven, membership<br />
programme for all Yamaha YZ, WR, and FX customers. Membership is free for all that<br />
purchase a new YZ, WR or FX model via accredited Yamaha dealerships, but is deemed<br />
as highly aspirational to the customer, and has a true sense of “belonging” to the Yamaha<br />
family. Great initiative!<br />
bLU cRU Yamaha membership provides the customer with all sorts of cool stuff:<br />
* Free custom designed bLU cRU Yamaha T-Shirt (additional stock available for purchase).<br />
* Free custom designed bLU cRU Yamaha Hoodie (additional stock available for purchase).<br />
* Free bLU cRU Yamaha decals (additional stock available for purchase).<br />
* Free Yamalube care pack.<br />
* Free membership to bLU cRU Yamaha, with a virtual membership card.<br />
* Up to 20% discount off spare parts purchases from participating dealers.<br />
* Dealer showroom and workshop based support, with great service.<br />
* And the racing guys and gals will smile - trackside based support at club and regional<br />
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* Two national major events, one of them being the Roof of Africa, will be selected, and<br />
Yamaha SA will provide full race support to any bLU cRU Yamaha rider racing these<br />
events. Here the member will feel factory. bLU cRU Yamaha technicians take care of all<br />
the bike preparation requirements during the multi day race, while the rider catches up<br />
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washes, tyre changes etc. are provided free of charge. Cool huh!<br />
* An invitation to an annual bLU cRU Yamaha weekend, exclusively for bLU cRU Yamaha<br />
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ORANGE<br />
HAZE<br />
THE 2017 KTM ENDURO LINEUP<br />
Dirt And Trail Magazine was the first to bring<br />
you all of the news and info on the 2017 KTM<br />
Enduro lineup. In our July issue, We told you<br />
about all the differences in the range. Late last<br />
month we were invited to the South African<br />
launch of the machines in KZN. This is quite a<br />
long story. Mostly because it has been a long<br />
time since any manufacturer has delivered so<br />
many new models all in one shot.<br />
What a great idea to host the launch in Alfie<br />
Cox’s back yard. This multiple champ and all<br />
round Mr nice guy, was tasked with the chore<br />
(is it a chore?), of putting together a launch ride<br />
that would display exactly what these bikes were<br />
built for. Now if you, like, had visions of Roof Of<br />
Africa type terrain, rest assured that this was not<br />
the case. We were treated to a very cool trail ride<br />
through the mountains.<br />
We gathered at OR Tambo international airport<br />
on a rather chilly Highveld winters’ day to take an<br />
orange (get it?) plane for the short hop and skip<br />
to the Ushaka landing zone just outside Ballito.<br />
Flying down, we were treated to cornflower blue<br />
skies and a vista of snowy mountains as we flew<br />
along the Drakensberg mountains. South Africa<br />
sure is pretty. A quick transfer saw us deposited<br />
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Alfie Cox, Franziska Brandl and Riaan<br />
Neveling, our hosts for the launch...<br />
The Brother KTM racers were on<br />
hand to give us some pointers...<br />
The very friendly Stephan Marais,<br />
KTM’s technical guru.<br />
at the very salubrious Makaranga Garden<br />
Lodge in Kloof, where we met for a Q&A<br />
session on the bikes.<br />
Lurking in the lobby was a 300exc with all<br />
the power parts you can think of attached<br />
and in the conference room we were greeted<br />
with a Six Days 350 four stroke as well as a<br />
300EXC two stroke model. Now we know<br />
how much you KTM Afficionado’s love your<br />
bolt-on goodies and we have to comment that<br />
KTM is one of the very few brands that pay<br />
proper attention to marketing their extras. And<br />
- in our opinion, it pays dividends.<br />
Riaan Neveling is the new - ish marketing<br />
man at KTM and he gave a very informative<br />
presentation on the new bikes. What we<br />
found interesting and entertaining was the<br />
fact that he involved the audience, asking<br />
relevant questions to gauge an understanding<br />
of how knowledgeable the press actually<br />
are. Questions like the difference between<br />
torque and horsepower, what is the meaning<br />
of ergonomics, Centre of gravity, Open and<br />
closed cartridge forks... and quite a few of the<br />
guys on hand came away knowing a bit more<br />
than when they arrived…<br />
We are not going to go in to great detail on<br />
each bike - for that, re-read our July issue,<br />
or you can go online for our electronic copy.<br />
Nevertheless we are still pretty astonished at<br />
KTM’S claims for the new bikes.<br />
Stress was placed on the fact that these are<br />
not updated 2016’s. These are entirely new<br />
models, with emphasis placed on less weight,<br />
smoother power and better handling across<br />
the board.<br />
That’s a pretty tall order, when you consider<br />
just how successful KTM is in the dirt-bike<br />
market across the globe.<br />
We love innovation. KTM has used new<br />
alloys to remanufacture frames. They have<br />
redesigned small items like the pots on the<br />
brakes and the brake levers themselves to<br />
make them lighter and, they say, better. On<br />
the carburetted models KTM has changed<br />
supplier to Mikuni, a company that wants to<br />
continue with two-stroke development - and<br />
they say that the new carburettors are easier<br />
to adjust and work on. They tell us that the<br />
flat-slide design of the Mikuni unit allows the<br />
power to be delivered far smoother and in<br />
a more controllable way (but we are talking<br />
about a two-stroke, that is half the fun). By<br />
changing the batteries to lithium ion dry cell<br />
units, they saved more weight… and so the<br />
list goes on. The end results are astonishing<br />
savings in weight – and they have included<br />
more practical innovations. Here’s something<br />
we like a lot – the bikes shrouds have<br />
been reinforced, made from a hard plastic<br />
compound to act as radiator protectors – the<br />
aftermarket guys might not like that, but for a<br />
stock bike, we reckon that this innovation will<br />
be copied by other manufacturers. Did you<br />
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What’s left of the Hammarsdale track...<br />
know that KTM now makes a plug-in traction<br />
control module for their bikes? Now you do<br />
and they fitted it to the new 350 for us to try<br />
out. It’s an optional engine map switch for<br />
MY17, which gives the rider a total of four<br />
different maps and use of KTM’s intriguing<br />
new traction control system.<br />
For 2017, KTM has refined the plastics<br />
and the overall look of the bike, most notable<br />
for 2017 is the orange surround on the light<br />
fitting, and the light can now be removed<br />
from the bike without the use of tools. KTM<br />
has also added rigidity to the front guard to<br />
help with mud and dirt build up and have also<br />
revised the rear fender with an integrated grab<br />
handle. The handle will help prevent grabbing<br />
a handful of dirt when your trying to move the<br />
back of the bike around logs and rocks on<br />
technical trails. The seat has been reshaped<br />
slightly to improve comfort and provide a<br />
flatter area to move back and forwards on<br />
the bike, the seat has also had up to 10mm<br />
shaved off in some areas.<br />
Once you’re sitting on the bike you will wrap<br />
your hands around some new ODI lock-on<br />
grips and place your feet on some new ‘No<br />
Dirt’ footpegs and a similar shifter. Both aren’t<br />
really improving performance, rather smarter<br />
options included to make your overall ride<br />
hassle-free.<br />
We don’t really enjoy messing around with<br />
glue and grip wire, so these ODI grips make<br />
it really easy when swapping out grips. The<br />
footpegs have been redesigned by KTM to<br />
prevent dirt building up, it’s not every ride that<br />
you are going to think about this, but if you’re<br />
in the middle of some difficult snotty trails,<br />
its one less thing you have to worry about<br />
slowing your ride down.<br />
The fuel tank is again white/opaque giving<br />
you no excuses for not knowing how much<br />
fuel you have left. This might make the excuse<br />
you give to the missus of running out of fuel<br />
on the trail a little null and void as well. The<br />
tank is one litre larger on the two-stroke<br />
EXC than the four-stroke with a new fuel line<br />
connector, which will help prevent any tree<br />
branches snagging on your fuel line.<br />
KTM has also redesigned the airbox with a<br />
smarter multi directional air filter cage, making<br />
it harder to mount the cage incorrectly and<br />
preventing dirt being sucked into the carb<br />
from the filter being installed incorrectly.<br />
At long last, KTM has placed the idle<br />
adjuster on the carburettor models in a<br />
sensible position above the throttle, rather<br />
than buried on the carb under the fuel tank.<br />
Of note, the MY17 range features the all-new<br />
WP XPlor 48 upside-down fork with 300mm<br />
of travel. It’s a split fork developed by WP<br />
in close collaboration with KTM, featuring<br />
springs on both sides and the damping action<br />
is split between the fork legs – compression<br />
is on the left side and rebound is on the right.<br />
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Something we have always enjoyed on the KTMs over the<br />
years has been the Brembo brakes and hydraulic clutch.<br />
But the bad news is that if you are planning to buy a ‘17,<br />
we’re afraid that none of your old spare parts are going to fit...<br />
Riding the bikes, we do understand why it’s all been<br />
done - and please bear in mind that a company like KTM<br />
does not wake up in the morning and simply change stuff -<br />
innovations are tested on race tracks, with input from some<br />
of the best riders in the world over a long time before they<br />
make their way onto production motorcycles.<br />
Most of the rather talented KTM Race team was on hand<br />
to help out - and we got chatting to the guys who raced<br />
Romaniacs on the new bikes. They were quite candid in<br />
telling us that the ‘17’s made the 16’s feel a bit dated... quite<br />
a statement. We were all really looking forward to riding the<br />
bikes the next day.<br />
On ride day, we joined young Kirsten Landman for the<br />
transfer to the Highstakes track in Cato Ridge. Highstakes is<br />
pretty cool – carved into the local hills they have a great MX<br />
track complete with a clubhouse, 4x4 trail and some really<br />
lekker little gnarly hills and things where you can practice your<br />
rock clambering skills. Best of all – a Guy like Alfie knows the<br />
trails in every direction… and that’s exactly what we did.<br />
We arrived to a sea of dark orange – with all of the 2017’s<br />
neatly lined up and ready to race…<br />
A quick briefing - and weapons were selected. We loved<br />
the fact that it was all lekker relaxed and informal. The fast<br />
Jans were free to tear off at a rate and the more sedate<br />
crowd got to watch them and enjoy the fun. An hour was<br />
spent at the track just getting loose and warmed up and then<br />
we headed out into the valleys.<br />
A five odd hour ride saw us take in a bit of – well<br />
everything on these great bikes. Steep hills and valleys were<br />
negotiated, thick bush single spoor, fast-ish gravel sections<br />
– the only thing really missing were Roof type rocks and<br />
step ups. We popped past the old Springfield MX track – I<br />
remember Gary Nilsen sending us stories from that track<br />
years ago. It’s still there, but the facilities are all broken down<br />
– and now its just a great practice track.<br />
Everywhere we stopped the bench racing tales got faster,<br />
bikes were discussed in minute detail and we all chopped<br />
and changed as we went along. To try and remember the<br />
order would be virtually impossible, but each bike was ridden<br />
and assessed by most of the riders. Then it was time for the<br />
highlight of the day – a stop-off at a mighty sand quarry in<br />
the middle of nowhere. This was heaven on a plate – man –<br />
steep climbs, loose ruts, big jumps and drop-offs and a good<br />
hour was spent tearing around and basically goon riding.<br />
Awesome fun.<br />
Watching the top boys and gals messing around was really<br />
cool – we have a lot of talented riders out there.<br />
All good things have to come to an end and out travels<br />
took us back to the track via a mighty hill which was –<br />
awesome… and then down the valley for a late lunch. After<br />
that – we were let loose to enjoy a couple of extra hours just<br />
trying the bikes out.<br />
KTM had three major development targets: Weight<br />
reduction and centralisation of mass for better rideability, an<br />
improved performance and power delivery, plus a new stateof-the-art<br />
appearance. Tick the boxes for all three. They<br />
succeeded.<br />
So here are our initial impressions on the bikes – and we’ll<br />
start with the li’l 125 and our our way up…<br />
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2-strokes:<br />
125:<br />
To be absolutely fair – our large editor<br />
ended up on the 125 kinda by accident.<br />
On a really nasty rutted sections one of<br />
the other blokes was battling to kick all<br />
the time – so he was traded with the very<br />
easy to ride 250 four stroke and our man<br />
took off in a puff of smoke. And guys and<br />
gals – what a jol he had! Sure this little<br />
bike is built for (far) smaller riders – but<br />
the power delivery, suspension and – well<br />
just about everything about this little<br />
dynamo is FUN!!! The 125 is really quick,<br />
right through the gears, really light and<br />
nimble and just so much fun to chuck<br />
around. Steep hills were a challenge –<br />
they needed lots of fast run-ups to lug<br />
100 and odd kilogrammes around, but<br />
the clutch handled it all with aplomb.<br />
What a cool little bike – it kinda makes us<br />
wish that we were teenagers again.<br />
Kyle Says: I have never found the<br />
smaller 2 Strokes enjoyable. However this<br />
little machine surprised me. Twist the grip<br />
a puff of smoke comes out the exhaust<br />
and boom off you go on this little pocket<br />
rocket. Being a 125 you do tend to push<br />
her a bit harder, but having said that, if<br />
you do have a softer approach there is no<br />
doubt she will not let you down. Smooth,<br />
Crisp and an absolute<br />
joll. Ride her like a Mx<br />
bike and away you go.<br />
150:<br />
We thought it a shame that Katoom<br />
opted to discontinue their 200 and maybe<br />
it is – but when we asked the question,<br />
they told us that SA is virtually the only<br />
place where the 200 sells solidly. So enter<br />
the new 150. It’s a full sized bike with a<br />
strong li’l 2- stroke engine. We spent a<br />
short time in the saddle – and will do a<br />
longer review in some really techy terrain<br />
soon – but initial impressions are that this<br />
bike will be a winner. The one we rode<br />
on the day felt a bit boggy down low –<br />
quite possibly this can be solved with<br />
a bit of jetting, but once the bike builds<br />
momentum and starts making power<br />
it was awesome fun to ride. Not motocrossy<br />
at all, steady torque and very<br />
controllable. Without causing insult to<br />
smaller riders – we reckon that this bike<br />
will be a fantastic entry level machine for<br />
young riders and ladies alike<br />
Kyle Says: This little machine had<br />
some big shoes to fill. And it has done<br />
exactly that. After a bit of fine tunning,<br />
Alfie and Stephan got this bike running<br />
like a beaut. Having read a few articles<br />
from the States about this bike I was<br />
really excited to give her a go.<br />
Point and shoot. You don’t need a<br />
rifle, a kattie will do. What surprised us<br />
most was the power delievery this bike<br />
has. Not as snappy as the 125, but more<br />
refined and easier to ride. Would there be<br />
one in my garage… YES<br />
250 2-stroke:<br />
The 250 two-stroke is more of the same<br />
and with ever greater power advances<br />
from KTM’s engine developers it has<br />
become the weapon of choice for many<br />
top enduro riders due to its great spread<br />
of power, manageability and light weight.<br />
Riding around the six-mile loop in the<br />
Spanish mountains there was simply<br />
nothing faster when the going got<br />
technical and fast changes of direction<br />
were needed.<br />
There is something about the sound of<br />
a two-stroke, no matter where you are,<br />
motocross track or bush single track.<br />
It always draws attention, regardless of<br />
how old you are, whenever you make a<br />
motorbike noise it’s always a two-stroke<br />
and movies usually ‘dub’ the two-stroke<br />
bike sound over a four-stroke. Putting<br />
the power to the rear wheel, KTM has<br />
incorporated a six-speed transmission<br />
with the same ratios as its predecessor.<br />
Why mess with something that was spot<br />
on in the first place? The 2017 250 EXC is<br />
either kicked into life with the conventional<br />
kick-starter or via the happy button.<br />
If you’re a fan of two-strokes then we<br />
don’t have to convince you that much,<br />
but the MY17 KTM 250 EXC will make<br />
your weekend. The ability to work on<br />
a bike that is a little less intimidating<br />
compared to a four-stroke is appealing<br />
to many. The overall weight is down by<br />
2.1kgs, the bike feels light, really light – it<br />
begs the question, where will they be<br />
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able to reduce weight from in the future?<br />
We are sure they will find ways.<br />
The power of the 250 EXC is probably<br />
the most exciting part of the bike as<br />
with any 250cc two-stroke, but the way<br />
the power is delivered with the 2017<br />
makes riding the bike that much easier,<br />
smoother and much more usable. The<br />
biggest improvement is the absolute<br />
lack of vibration of the new two-stroke<br />
engine due to the counter-balance shaft<br />
being introduced. This helps with having<br />
positive feeling in the bike, and for us,<br />
how quick I got pins and needles over a<br />
longer ride.<br />
The suspension is plush over the small<br />
sharper bumps while remaining forgiving<br />
and stable over the larger hits on the<br />
rocky terrain. The ease of changing the<br />
clickers for compression and rebound<br />
on the trail on the fly is great. The overall<br />
feel of the bike is comfortable and the<br />
components that KTM have worked<br />
on to make the bike less prone to any<br />
problems on the trail make the bike that<br />
much more enjoyable to ride. A great bike<br />
and we are pretty sure that many riders<br />
will move from the bigger 300 down to<br />
something a bit more manageable.<br />
Kyle Says: This is the bike that<br />
stole the show for me. The power was<br />
incredible. At first I asked my self if I<br />
was on the 300. Way more refined than<br />
last years model and more lively and<br />
enjoyable.<br />
300 2-stroke:<br />
KTM have been building strokers that<br />
defy pre-conceived logic for years and<br />
this year’s model takes another step<br />
and comes complete with an optional<br />
handlebar mounted switchable map,<br />
which softens the power delivery further,<br />
making it supremely capable when the<br />
going gets technical.<br />
KTM’s flagship is the 300 EXC. This<br />
single-cylinder 293.2cc two-stroke’s<br />
low-down torque and usability blows you<br />
away. Long gone are the peaky power<br />
characteristics associated with twostrokes<br />
of old.<br />
New 48mm WP forks provide 300mm<br />
of travel and at the rear KTM continue to<br />
run with the linkless PDS rear suspension<br />
set-up – a system favoured by extreme<br />
enduro riders as there is no linkage that<br />
could potentially get caught on obstacles<br />
hanging down lower than the swingarm.<br />
If you have never owned or ridden a<br />
KTM 300 EXC, then you probably don’t<br />
know what you’re missing out on. Within<br />
minutes of throwing your leg over it, you<br />
wonder how you ever got by without it in<br />
your life. It is easy to see why this KTM<br />
is one of the most popular off-road bikes<br />
on the market. Lightweight, great<br />
handling, a motor that is either happy<br />
to be lugged around using its bucket<br />
loads of torque or revved out on the<br />
fast, flowing trails.<br />
It is really clear why the 300 EXC is<br />
so popular amongst off-road riders –<br />
the bike really performs well on both<br />
tight and open trails. After riding<br />
it for the first time, you can really<br />
notice the lack of vibration.<br />
The 300 EXC has plenty of torque<br />
down low and more than enough<br />
top-end for anyone. We had loads<br />
of fun lugging around in third gear<br />
on the trails and the bike really gets<br />
up and moves on longer straights.<br />
The big-bore two-stroke doesn’t<br />
disappoint, because the more you<br />
rev it, the more you smile. Like<br />
the rest of the EXC range, the<br />
300 is down on weight compared<br />
to the previous years’ model by<br />
2.1 kilograms, which no doubt<br />
improves the handling. Like the<br />
250, probably the most notable<br />
change is the lack of vibration,<br />
again due to the addition of the<br />
new counter-balance shaft. The<br />
general feel of the 300 EXC is<br />
really natural and the components that<br />
KTM has worked on to improve your<br />
riding experience. It’s an extremely clever<br />
package that will no doubt go a long<br />
way toward keeping KTM toward the<br />
top of enduro sales charts in all kinds<br />
of categories. They’re that good and<br />
continue to get better with each model<br />
update…<br />
Kyle Says: What more can one say?<br />
We know why KTM sells so many. Ktm<br />
has done their homework and the general<br />
question we tend to ask is, “How does<br />
one perfect perfection?” Give it to a 30<br />
year old scientist, tell him you want a<br />
lighter and faster bike, and wait. Wait we<br />
did and the wait is over.<br />
Across all the models the main feature<br />
that stands out is by far the suspension.<br />
It is amazing. Whether you are on rocks,<br />
a single track, dirt road our even on a<br />
ride with Mad Man Alfie Cox the KTMs<br />
are on rails.<br />
The power is crisp and smooth, when<br />
you open her up full taps she screams<br />
and everyone behind you eats your<br />
roost,(at least I felt fast until Louw and<br />
the boys came past on the back wheel<br />
#lifegoals), put her in 2nd gear pick a<br />
rock and pretend to be Jonny Walker.<br />
This bike speaks for itself, It already has<br />
a great reputation and it’s only about to<br />
get bigger.<br />
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4-strokes:<br />
250:<br />
The 2017 KTM 250 EXC-F has shed<br />
in total 2.5kgs, the chassis has been<br />
made stiffer and the power output has<br />
increased. Mission complete.<br />
Jumping on the bike for the first<br />
time everything feels in its place and<br />
comfortable, as with the previous<br />
models.<br />
The engine is fed by a white/opaque<br />
8.5-litre fuel tank. The tank is also fitted<br />
with a fuel level sensor.<br />
Firing up the engine is an electric<br />
starter…<br />
The bike feels really feels light and<br />
easy to push around the tight trails,<br />
while having plenty of usable power<br />
from the bottom up. The motor is<br />
responsive and strong, which makes<br />
it really easy to ride as a result.<br />
Suspension-wise it has great feeling<br />
front and back. More specifically,<br />
the feeling of the forks are plush and<br />
give you enough confidence to push<br />
the bike fast. The suspension really<br />
absorbs the harsh, rocky surfaces well<br />
and took the bigger hits without hassle.<br />
The 250 EXC-F is a great bike for any<br />
level of rider – weekend trail warrior<br />
to race-winning professional – and<br />
it’s clear that it is more than capable<br />
of competing in and winning enduro<br />
championships around the world. Part<br />
of the reason the 250 EXC-F is so easy<br />
to ride is the great throttle response<br />
off the bottom and right through the<br />
rev-range, thanks to the advanced fuel<br />
injection system. It uses an all-new<br />
state of the art Keihin engine<br />
management system with a<br />
42mm throttle body, allowing<br />
the injectors to be placed<br />
differently, resulting in a more<br />
responsive and snappier power delivery.<br />
Upon checking out the exhaust of<br />
the 2017 KTMs you will notice the<br />
silencers have been made slightly<br />
shorter and the header pipes have<br />
been moved down to sit closer to the<br />
engine, to help keep the weight more<br />
centralised to the bike.<br />
The 250 EXC-F is without doubt the<br />
easiest bike in the entire range to ride.<br />
It may ‘only’ be a 250 but it has an<br />
incredible spread of power and loves to<br />
be revved. Every horsepower it has is<br />
usable and accessible meaning it’s truly<br />
a bike for any occasion.<br />
Kyle Says: Tight twisty and generally<br />
all round fun. I did not spend much time<br />
in the saddle but, when I was in the<br />
saddle, smiles all round. People tend to<br />
forget that’s why we ride bikes. Good<br />
fun. Smooth power and she wakes up<br />
after a hard roll on the throttle.<br />
350:<br />
When KTM introduced the 350cc<br />
concept way back in 2010, it took the<br />
motocross market by storm before<br />
becoming a hugely popular enduro bike<br />
a year later. The 2017 model delivers<br />
more of the same thanks to its redesign<br />
and in particular its lightweight handling<br />
and brilliant chassis characteristics.<br />
Power is abundant and it only weighs<br />
in one kilo more than its smaller 250<br />
EXC-F sibling, meaning it genuinely has<br />
a bit less power than a 450 with the<br />
handling of a 250.<br />
Mixed feelings surround the 350cc<br />
four-stroke when it comes to the<br />
motocross side of the sport, but when<br />
it comes to off-road, it’s the money.<br />
The 350 feels light like a 250, easy<br />
to throw around in tight single trail,<br />
yet doesn’t have the tiring power and<br />
weight of a 450 that wants to displace<br />
your arms from the rest of your torso.<br />
The 2017 KTM 350 EXC-F shares the<br />
similar design to the 250 EXC-F engine,<br />
yet has vastly more power. The DOHC<br />
engine itself is 1.9kgs lighter than<br />
the previous year’s powerplant. The<br />
throttle response is great right off the<br />
bottom giving you the power you need<br />
with the flick of the wrist.<br />
The KTM 350 EXC-F is one of the<br />
most enjoyable bikes you will ever ride.<br />
We had smiles from ear to ear after<br />
spending time on this bike. The weight<br />
of it allows you to push the bike around<br />
where you want and has more than<br />
enough power and torque to power<br />
out of corners with little input from the<br />
clutch, like you would need to at times<br />
on a 250.<br />
That’s not to say that you wish the<br />
bike had more power. Far from it. You<br />
just feel you’re a little bit more in control<br />
than you would when you open up on<br />
a 450 and you can get away with being<br />
a little lazy on the throttle where you<br />
couldn’t on the smaller 250.<br />
And you save energy on the midcapacity<br />
four-stroke as well. For those<br />
keen on riding for the long haul over<br />
the course of a couple of days or more,<br />
you’ll be forever thankful with the<br />
350cc characteristics. The ergos are<br />
comfy – compact but still plenty roomy<br />
– maintenance simplified and reliability<br />
improves year on year. The 350 EXC-F<br />
was probably the pick of the bunch for<br />
many of the riders. The weight of the bike<br />
and its punchy power really made for an<br />
incredibly fun bike to ride. The addition of<br />
the optional traction control showed its<br />
strengths on slippery, dusty rock surfaces<br />
and on longer fast stints behind the bars,<br />
making it easier to ride for longer.<br />
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KTM’s design targets and<br />
achievements are magnified through<br />
the 350 four-stroke, because its power<br />
and weight combined with the newgeneration<br />
technology is genuinely a<br />
great match. You’d be hard-pressed to<br />
fault it in all kinds of conditions.<br />
Kyle Says: The specific 350 I rode,<br />
had it out for me. Having ridden a lot of<br />
350’s we know why they are the most<br />
popular KTM’s around the world. It does<br />
everything. If you want to go fast you roll<br />
on, if you want to climb rocks you put<br />
her in 1st gear and roll on. With this bike<br />
having lost 3.2kg’s I can see it make its<br />
way in to one of the most popular in SA.<br />
I found it to be the easiest ride by far,<br />
UNTIL she decided nope not having it,<br />
get off. Does that change my mind about<br />
the bike? Not at all…<br />
This is the bike for a person with a midlife<br />
crisis. You don’t know whether you<br />
want to ride fast or ride rocks. Well this<br />
bike does it all. Like Albany says – It’s the<br />
best of both worlds.<br />
450:<br />
Four-fifty enduros have a well-deserved<br />
reputation for being brutish bikes, and the<br />
2017 offering from KTM is no exception.<br />
While I’d love to be able to say it was<br />
the best bike for me, in the real world of<br />
enduro riding I found its almost limitless<br />
capabilities too much. Those ingredients<br />
of less weight and more power feel<br />
particularly noticeable, as does the grip<br />
it generates which makes it a formidable,<br />
and somewhat intimidating prospect.<br />
The overall feel of the cockpit is really<br />
natural, the bike is fitted with Pro Taper<br />
bars, which can be adjusted in the triple<br />
clamps in four different positions.<br />
The KTM 450 EXC-F engine is a<br />
powerhouse, it’s more compact, lighter<br />
and has even more power than 2016!<br />
What is not to like about the new engine?<br />
The single overhead cam engine has<br />
enough power for any rider and can be<br />
tamed down with the mapping/traction<br />
control switch.<br />
In short the KTM 450 EXC-F is a<br />
weapon! It has power to burn and<br />
handling to match. Right from the time<br />
we got on the 450, it didn’t feel like<br />
the bigger ship that we are used to on<br />
any of the big-bore bikes I had ridden<br />
previously.<br />
The 2017 edition feels light and<br />
manoeuvrable in the tight singletrack,<br />
while having as much power as we could<br />
handle on the open trails.<br />
The bike feels like you can move it<br />
around when and where you want, it’s<br />
not like you’re pushing a light two-stroke<br />
around, but its definitely different from<br />
what a 450 felt like five years ago. The<br />
suspension is really plush and forgiving,<br />
there weren’t many really big hits that we<br />
encountered, however the bike floats well<br />
across rough small rocky sections and<br />
was really predicable.<br />
The 2017 KTM 450 EXC-F is an<br />
excellent package, it’s easy to see why<br />
they will do so well in the enduro and<br />
off-road championships globally, while<br />
also appealing to non-competitive riders<br />
as well.<br />
500:<br />
63bhp and monster torque<br />
On paper the 500 appears a fearsome<br />
proposition. A huge 63bhp and monster<br />
torque should mean this is only a<br />
machine for the hardened pro. While<br />
the level of power available is verging<br />
on insane for an off-road bike that<br />
weighs 106.5kg, its delivery is smooth,<br />
predictable and manageable. When<br />
the going gets tough or you run out of<br />
energy you can simply sit down and let<br />
the bike do the work and drag you up the<br />
hills. It’s easier to ride than the 450 and<br />
would make a great trail bike whilst being<br />
seriously potent competition bike in the<br />
right hands.<br />
The 2017 KTM 500 EXC-F is a bike<br />
with some vital numbers at 5kgs lighter<br />
which boasting 63hp! You can twist the<br />
throttle as far as you dare and the 500<br />
EXC-F will keep producing power.<br />
When you step back and take a look<br />
at the horsepower of the 450 vs 500,<br />
you would think that the 500 would too<br />
much. This may have been the case in<br />
year’s past, but with a drastic reduction<br />
in overall weight and the ability to use<br />
the torque of the 500 using a higher<br />
gear, it really is an impressive bike and<br />
surprisingly agile.<br />
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But don’t be fooled – it is a hand-full if<br />
you aren’t careful… there were a couple<br />
of times that we got too cocky and<br />
overshot some of the corners..<br />
The tighter single trail we were treated<br />
to didn’t feel like hard work on the 500<br />
EXC-F like we thought it might be,<br />
however the handling really did shine on<br />
the open, flowing trails using the torque<br />
of the bike in a higher gear that took the<br />
edge off the power. Climbing the hills was<br />
simply awesome.<br />
Kyle Says: The Tractor. Started my<br />
day on this bike and ended my day on it<br />
too. The days of these big bores being<br />
super outrageous and un-controllable are<br />
over. The power is impressive; the low<br />
down torque is enough to spin the earth<br />
around. The top end speed is exilarating.<br />
The weight? Less 5kgs, that’s more than<br />
one can lose after a meeting with the<br />
president. Yes by all means don’t get me<br />
wrong, this bike can get you into serious<br />
trouble but it is so easy to ride and so<br />
much fun. Whats better than doing a<br />
wheelie at 120 kphs – and being able to<br />
use the same bike at a Roof Qualifier.<br />
And these are our impressions. We are<br />
pretty sure we’ll be able to get our Mitts<br />
on to individual bikes over the next few<br />
months and we’ll run a few stand-alone<br />
features on each machine – and maybe<br />
even some comparisons with other<br />
brands. It’s a great time to ride. So many<br />
new bikes. What could be better?<br />
www.ktm.com for your nearest dealer.<br />
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TURBO TECH<br />
WHEN IS ENOUGH -<br />
ENOUGH?<br />
FIRE IT UP CAN AM MOD<br />
Take one of the biggest, baddest fastest<br />
SXS’s on the market - (Turbo Nogal), and<br />
make it - well even more berserk. Fire It<br />
Up claims to have found an extra 28 HP<br />
on the standard 131-HP Rotax 1000R<br />
V-Twin Engine - but you need to drive it<br />
to understand how fearsome it actually is<br />
when you put your foot flat.<br />
We borrowed this one - belonging to<br />
the famous racing couple from Barnard<br />
Vervoer for a day in the bush - and we’ll<br />
say the following...<br />
You already have huge horses. Now<br />
add the extra ponies - and remove the<br />
machines restrictions - best you strap in.<br />
When you put foot, the ass steps out and<br />
away you go to warp speed - in a couple<br />
of heartbeats. The good news is that the<br />
Mavericks stock Fox Suspension is great<br />
out of the box, so we had no issues in<br />
the handling, or, thankfully the braking<br />
department - just - take a bit of care.<br />
But - and here’s the kicker. Despite<br />
the mods, Fire It Up has not made the<br />
Maverick undriveable for day to day use.<br />
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We went rock crawling while we marked<br />
one of the trails South of JHB - she never<br />
overheated, thanks to the aftermarket<br />
fans fitted that cool the radiators and belt<br />
drive system - and you can still happily<br />
use the engines torque to get you through<br />
the tricky stuff.<br />
The conversion that Fire It Up<br />
performed on the Maverick was a stage<br />
3 conversion, 28HP gain.<br />
Basically, The ECU/DME is remapped<br />
to offer maximum performance with the<br />
following additional features:<br />
1. Speed Limiter Removed.<br />
2. Torque Limiter Increased.<br />
3. Fan calibrated to switch on earlier.<br />
4. RPM limiter increased to safe levels.<br />
5. Throttle response improved<br />
6. ECU MAP adjusted for aftermarket<br />
components such as exhausts etc.<br />
Stage 1: 20HP gain on stock vehicleno<br />
modifications R5900.00<br />
Stage 2: 23 HP gain with aftermarket<br />
exhaust system R5900.00 excludes<br />
exhaust system<br />
Stage 3: 28 HP gain with CAT removal<br />
and exhaust system, cooling system<br />
improvements R6900.00<br />
So if you own a performance bike,<br />
quad, side by side, these are the guys<br />
who can make it run even better without<br />
any invasive surgery. Banie and Liesel<br />
have not driven their newly breathed<br />
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with a stop at Linex<br />
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of all life: the primal Mother Earth goddess.” It’s<br />
also an ancient Greek term for “The Earth”, and<br />
if you really want to know more look it up on<br />
Google, although we must warn you it is quite<br />
confusing, with lots of references to Uranus<br />
and other confusing Greek mythological<br />
names. For instance the Titans were born<br />
out of a union between Gaia and Uranus<br />
(pronounce this carefully). If you spend a bit of<br />
time reading all this stuff you will come to the<br />
conclusion that the Greeks obviously spent<br />
lots of time partying with lots of wine, women<br />
and song, not to mention some dubious stuff in<br />
their after-dinner smoking rooms.<br />
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Anyway, all of this was sort of the subject of one of Linex<br />
Yamaha’s famous entertainment evenings they put on<br />
every month. This particular evening Linex invited Ivana<br />
Colakovska and Manuel Torres, a couple who have spent<br />
the past three years travelling on a journey around the<br />
World, hence “Around Gaia” So far they have travelled<br />
over 120 000 km through 42 different countries.<br />
“Ok, you are telling yourself, so what? Lots of people<br />
have the same dream, and many of them actually manage<br />
to complete the trip. What makes Ivan and Manuels’ trip a<br />
little different is that most people put a lot of planning into<br />
their trip, and probably do a whole lot of research before<br />
they leave. They then set themselves targets of where they<br />
will go, how long it will take and how much it will cost.<br />
Not Ivana, who comes from Macedonia, and Manuel,<br />
who is Spanish. They must have met at one of those old<br />
time Greek parties, and in the aftermath decided travelling<br />
around the World would be a good idea. Their only<br />
planning was to do it on a motorcycle, never sleep in a<br />
hotel, never use a GPS or a map, and spend the very little<br />
money they have on important stuff like fuel for the bike.<br />
How they actually decided this is also shrouded in mystery<br />
as initially Ivana could only speak Macedonian, and<br />
Manuel who only speaks Spanish. They decided to talk<br />
to each other in English, which neither of them speak well<br />
either, but they manage somehow to communicate quite<br />
well. Just before they set out they decided to get married,<br />
hoping Ivana could get a Spanish passport, although that<br />
hasn’t happened yet. The next thing they did was go to<br />
the nearest bike shop, which luckily sold Yamahas, and<br />
bought a 660 Tenere’, a set of panniers and some spare<br />
tubes, and off they went.<br />
After a brief loop through Morocco, when Manuel<br />
learned to ride, they set off Southwards through Europe<br />
and eventually crossed to Australia. From Melbourne<br />
they shipped their bike to South America and crossed the<br />
continent from South to North. From there they rode up to<br />
Canada, and back down to the city of New York. Then they<br />
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airfreighted the bike and themselves to Johannesburg.<br />
Before setting off on the next leg of their trip they popped<br />
in to Linex for a service before setting off for Cape Town.<br />
Danny Mulder, owner of Linex, says the Yamaha Tenere’<br />
was in remarkably good condition considering the distance<br />
it has covered, most of it in pretty tough conditions. “But,”<br />
he says, “that’s actually what this bike was made for”.<br />
What is even more remarkable is that, as Ivana explains,<br />
Manuel has no mechanical knowledge or skill whatsoever,<br />
None. Nada. Even on the few occasions they have been<br />
stopped by a puncture they simply wait until someone<br />
comes along to help them. What’s more, someone always<br />
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Of course along the way they have<br />
had many extraordinary experiences,<br />
especially as they are often put up in the<br />
homes of people they meet along the<br />
way. They have even shared barns full of<br />
animals, winter stocks of vegetables, food<br />
for animals and much more.<br />
By far the worst experience was taking<br />
a tumble in Argentina where Ivana was<br />
trapped under the bike when it fell over,<br />
breaking both legs badly. A hospital in<br />
Argentina plated and screwed the bones<br />
together. Even that experience, she<br />
says, had its’ positive side because of<br />
the people they met at the time. Also,<br />
she says, it made them decide that<br />
they needed proper boots and other<br />
protective gear. Fortunately Forma, Rev’It<br />
and Schubert all came to the party and<br />
provided them with the right stuff.<br />
On a slightly downbeat note Ivana<br />
mentioned that the most difficult of the<br />
42 countries they visited when it came<br />
to getting a visa was South Africa. Only<br />
after two solid weeks of visiting the<br />
South African Embassy in New York<br />
did they eventually get the paperwork<br />
sorted for the start of their African<br />
adventure. However Manual went on to<br />
say that once the paperwork was done<br />
our customs and emigration took only<br />
minutes to clear them.<br />
They say a picture tells a thousand<br />
words, so here are some pics of their<br />
journey so far. We look forward to hearing<br />
how they get along in Africa.<br />
Follow their progress on their “Around<br />
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the journey continues<br />
Day 2... “Nothing behind us, everything<br />
ahead of us, as is ever so on the road.”<br />
- Jack Kerouac, On the Road.<br />
Off again, Mark looking a bit bruised<br />
but raring to go – quick breakfast and<br />
back into the Kita traffic we arrived in<br />
the night before.<br />
A very different day to yesterday,<br />
once we left the traffic behind and<br />
2 hours out at a town called Nyeri<br />
where we stopped to refuel. A little<br />
snippet of information, Nyeri is famous<br />
for the Outspan Hotel where Lord<br />
Baden Powell started the “Boy Scouts<br />
Movement”.<br />
Then off through the rift valley which<br />
is really two deep valleys. We saw the<br />
geothermal rigs which are developing<br />
Kenya’s thermal power capacity and we<br />
stopped on the Laikipia Plains with an<br />
absolutely clear view of the magnificent<br />
Mount Kenya. The highest point we<br />
reached on the ride was 9003ft!<br />
Paul ran out of breath and the bikes<br />
out of steam! Then on to Nyahururu<br />
where we stopped for coffee and<br />
visited Thompson’s falls and to the<br />
equator where we had picnic lunch<br />
and took photos.<br />
A relatively easy day, (which Mark<br />
was very grateful for) with beautiful<br />
scenery and pleasant temperatures<br />
and very little traffic after the first<br />
two hours. To finish the day, Malcolm<br />
changed character and insisted he<br />
lead us into Eldoret at below the<br />
speed limit for the last 80km, as the<br />
local police have a reputation of being<br />
particularly vigilant!<br />
We arrived at the Boma Inn at<br />
17h00pm making it another long day.<br />
The team had some time to work<br />
on a few snags that had showed<br />
up on some of the bikes - we are<br />
still struggling with the bike-to-bike<br />
comms and so a few of the techo-<br />
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wizards in the team have been scratching their heads to<br />
try and get everyone connected. All in all another great<br />
day in Africa and tomorrow’s 160km to the Ugandan<br />
border brings a new day and another country.<br />
Day 3 ... the end of the beginning!<br />
Day three is behind us and another 626km and 12.5<br />
hours for Mark, Rob, Quinton, Charles and Paul. Mike<br />
and Rolfe, with Raph and Cyrille who stayed behind to<br />
help, took 14.5 hours after Rolfe’s bike broke down just<br />
outside Lira.<br />
Sheila with Noeleen and Kirsty got in on 13 hours after<br />
stopping off to hand out shirts, caps and soccer balls<br />
to 4 groups of mums and children from the Ugandan<br />
Langi tribe who were internally displaced during the<br />
Joseph Kony war (LRA) which started in 1986 and is<br />
still simmering in parts of DRC and the CAR.<br />
The day started with a quick breakfast and an early<br />
and fresh 6.30 start from our hotel and a 30 minute<br />
drive to Turbo where we were welcomed by the<br />
One Heart Foundation band, staff and children. The<br />
foundation was started during the 2007/2008 election<br />
violence which displaced and orphaned many children<br />
in that region. The foundation houses and schools<br />
75 children and aspires to get to 100. We were spoilt<br />
with the school band and choir, which was amazing<br />
- no music, just beautiful young voices all singing in<br />
harmony. Philippe handed out a donation to support<br />
the securing of further ground and completion of<br />
another school wing. This foundation holds the belief<br />
that “together we can end the poverty cycle…one<br />
child at a time” - I urge to look up their website and<br />
see just what good work is being done at http://www.<br />
oneheartchallenge.org/<br />
Then the Kenya - Uganda border which, supported<br />
by the Freight Forwarders team, was a very smooth<br />
experience. One bit of information - it takes 48 hours on<br />
a good day to get a truck through the border post and<br />
we have approximately 120 a week travelling through to<br />
Kibali from Mombasa!<br />
So we got across the border at 2pm with another<br />
440km to go and that takes character! Anyway, despite<br />
the challenges with Rolfe’s bike, we all got into the<br />
Bwana Tembo lodge on the edge of Lake Albert and,<br />
after a cold Nile Special beer, all went away.<br />
Dinner was a fantastic fillet and great wine - thanks<br />
again to the Randgold logistics team. We were joined<br />
by Robin, another amazing person who joined the<br />
Family Care NGO in 2001. Again it was a privilege to<br />
be able to support the great work being done with<br />
orphans, children of child soldiers and disadvantaged<br />
children. It is run by full-time non-salaried volunteers,<br />
thrilled with the potential of Uganda and working<br />
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We think today was tough but it has nothing in<br />
comparison to what the children we have met have<br />
been through. We thank you all who have given so<br />
generously in helping us to support those special<br />
people across Africa that work so hard to save our<br />
children and the mothers of our special continent who<br />
are neglected and so often abused by society!<br />
Tomorrow we get through the border into DRC and<br />
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We all arrived at the Kibali mine<br />
safely today after a staggered start,<br />
a border crossing from Uganda<br />
to the DRC and a total of 400km.<br />
Mark, Charles, Paul and Rod left<br />
the Bwana Tembo lodge at 7.00am<br />
and Mike and Rolfe stayed behind<br />
to fix Rolfe’s bike. Paul earned a<br />
pink duct tape award whist still on<br />
the lodge road crossing a “hidden”<br />
railway line which crossed the road<br />
in front of him suddenly! Mike soon<br />
had Rolfe’s bike sorted and they<br />
too were on the road within an hour<br />
after us.<br />
It was a great ride across the<br />
upper regions of Lake Albert<br />
and through the lush greenery of<br />
Central Africa. Lots of roadworks<br />
and even more speed humps – the<br />
Ugandans are certainly speed<br />
hump champions. In one section<br />
we went over more than twenty in a<br />
space of 2km!<br />
We tested the reserve tanks by<br />
running the main tank to empty and<br />
Rob and Paul decided to have their<br />
own rally for a while as they failed<br />
to see that we had stopped at a<br />
petrol station for refuelling and shot<br />
past us getting to the border town<br />
Arua ahead of everyone. Anyway<br />
when we arrived in Arua, we soon<br />
located them and it was coffee and<br />
refreshments at the Golden Court<br />
Hotel whilst we waited for Rolfe<br />
and Mike.<br />
When they were 20km out we<br />
started out to meet them, refuel<br />
and then to the border. It was a<br />
relatively painless experience with<br />
the officials on both sides being<br />
very helpful.<br />
The Territorial Administrator for<br />
Aru was on the DRC side of the<br />
border to meet us with his entourage<br />
and we did not even have to stop<br />
on the DRC side. The passports<br />
and other paperwork were dealt<br />
with between the logistics team and<br />
administration and caught up with<br />
us through the day.<br />
On the DRC side we were<br />
met with great fanfare and lots<br />
of motorbike riders from the<br />
community that accompanied us to<br />
our various engagements blowing<br />
their hooters! We then met up<br />
with Jeanine, one of Randgold’s<br />
members, who has being doing<br />
great work with children and<br />
woman that have suffered under<br />
the various conflicts across the<br />
DRC. She was appointed by<br />
President Kabila with the authority<br />
of engaging and leading the<br />
education of soldiers, and receiving<br />
and dealing with cases of abuse<br />
and other conflict related impact<br />
on the woman and children of<br />
the DRC. One has to commend<br />
President Kabila for this initiative<br />
and by the way it is his birthday<br />
today so Happy Birthday Mr<br />
President. We visited the INPP<br />
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of war, skills that will allow<br />
them to be economically active<br />
and take to place back in their<br />
communities. The skills training<br />
range from computer skills, sewing<br />
and dress making, mechanic’s<br />
and woodwork skills. Already the<br />
classes are full and the centre is<br />
now running additional classes on<br />
a shift roster! It’s a great initiative<br />
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After the visit to the centre and<br />
handing out some well-deserved<br />
diplomas, off we set for the town<br />
of Doko and the Kibali mine. Mark<br />
was proud to be able to show off<br />
the 190km road that the Kibali team<br />
had built to join the mine with the<br />
rest of the world.<br />
Despite the quality of the road<br />
Paul had another pink duct tape<br />
moment - two in one day - driving<br />
lessons for him on the rest day<br />
that’s for sure!<br />
5km from the mine we were met<br />
by the community, management<br />
and local motor bikers (this time<br />
well behaved) to escort us into to<br />
the Durba community centre where<br />
we were spoilt with DRC and South<br />
African National anthems sung by<br />
the local orphanage choir - we also<br />
were welcomed by the Durba band,<br />
the Community Chairwoman and<br />
the deputy TA.<br />
After formalities were drove our<br />
bikes to a special compound set<br />
aside for us by Hendrik, the mine<br />
engineering manager, so tomorrow<br />
the team can work on then and<br />
get them fully prepped for the next<br />
encounter which is rumoured not to<br />
be for sissies!!!<br />
Tomorrow Mark has his day<br />
job to attend to and the rest of<br />
the BOYZ need to get things into<br />
shipshape for an early start on<br />
Monday!<br />
Day 5 ... “Sometimes the most<br />
important thing in a whole day<br />
is the rest we take between two<br />
deep breaths.”<br />
Today was our first rest day, (and<br />
well deserved I might say) at the<br />
Randgold / AGA Sokimo Kibali gold<br />
mine in north east DRC.<br />
The team took the opportunity<br />
to get laundry done and make sure<br />
the little niggles experienced wrt<br />
the bikes were addressed. The<br />
damage to Mark’s bike, after his fall<br />
on the first day, was repaired with<br />
the help of the mine’s engineering<br />
team, under the supervision of<br />
Mike. Paul’s handlebars were<br />
straightened after his pink duct<br />
tape event. Oil was topped up,<br />
bikes cleaned and we all worked<br />
on getting ready for the first real<br />
encounter with the DRC roads or<br />
lack thereof.<br />
Mark spent most of the day<br />
working on his day job and then<br />
the afternoon was spent on NVEP<br />
matters. We visited the Association<br />
Feminine pour la Defense des<br />
Droits de la Femme et l’enfant - an<br />
association created in 2006 under<br />
the leadership of Marianne with the<br />
aim of preventing abuse against<br />
women and children and their<br />
rights, especially when side-lined by<br />
society. It was a moving ceremony<br />
and again highlighted the great<br />
work done by individuals to help<br />
The monument<br />
at the centre<br />
of Africa...<br />
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the women and children of Africa. The<br />
association has over the past 10 years<br />
assisted over 200 widows and orphans<br />
in the surrounding regions of Kibali and<br />
received support last time round as well.<br />
The Boyzonbikes also handed out a<br />
cheque to an association of motivated<br />
nurses aimed at assisting pregnant<br />
woman in pre and post natal care.<br />
The team then travelled to Watsa and<br />
spent a few hours with the Dominican<br />
Sisters, a group who run an orphanage<br />
for neglected and abandoned babies.<br />
What an impact it had seeing babies from<br />
a few days to a couple of months old<br />
who have been abandoned or orphaned<br />
as a result of the ongoing LRA activities,<br />
particularly around Farage. It was both<br />
a moving and depressing experience to<br />
witness the great work being carried out<br />
by these special people of faith!<br />
Then back to Kibali to pack and<br />
complete the <strong>final</strong> preparations for the<br />
first day of the ‘real deal’ driving through<br />
the Congo and all the challenges that we<br />
are about to be confronted with.<br />
Day 6 ... Mud, mud glorious mud!<br />
After a hearty breakfast we said our<br />
goodbyes to the Kibali team. A big thank<br />
you to the whole team and in particular<br />
to Hennie, Speedy and Craig for assisting<br />
with the bike repairs.<br />
And off we set with the road<br />
deteriorating rapidly after we passed<br />
Chief Surur village a few kilometres from<br />
the mine. The road was very muddy<br />
in places because of a storm that had<br />
passed through overnight. Mark was<br />
the first to earn another pink duct<br />
tape breaking his windshield off in the<br />
process. And incidentally he went on<br />
to earn two more! Rob went through<br />
one of those enormous pot holes that<br />
became deeper than expected and in<br />
the process hit his windshield with his<br />
helmet breaking the windshield! We did<br />
everything you read about when travelling<br />
Roads. What Roads.<br />
by vehicle in the DRC - we came across<br />
trucks which were stuck - trucks trying to<br />
pass other trucks that were completely<br />
bogged down - it took us 5 hours to do<br />
the first hundred kilometres!<br />
As you can imagine, Mike, Quinton and<br />
Rolfe were in their element!<br />
We were met by the local taxi bikes at<br />
the entrance to the town of Faradji and,<br />
with great fanfare, they escorted us to<br />
the town centre where we met the local<br />
officials and our own Obote who works at<br />
Kibali is the local chief. We were shown<br />
the Assosa Saio monument in memory<br />
of the DRC soldiers who died during the<br />
2nd World War while fighting in Abyssinia<br />
- Ethiopia. After that we visited a teachers<br />
training college built by Kibali gold mine.<br />
Then we met up with Major Mumbo<br />
who lead us on a much improved road<br />
towards our destination but we stopped<br />
in at the Garamba National Park for<br />
lunch. The park is run by African Parks -<br />
it’s a world heritage site and was home<br />
to the last wild Northern White Rhino.<br />
You should check out their website at<br />
https://www.african-parks.org/the-parks/<br />
garamba/about<br />
Lunch was great and then off to Dungu<br />
on a well maintained dirt road (maintained<br />
by the UN) and arrived to another<br />
spectacular reception at the outskirts<br />
of the town. Mark was presented with<br />
flowers and then the well-wishers tucked<br />
the flowers into the front of Rob’s and<br />
Mark’s bikes and we were escorted by<br />
a police contingent and the local taxi<br />
men on motorbikes through town to the<br />
UN guesthouse where we were greeted<br />
by the Territorial Administrator - an old<br />
friend of both Mark and Charles and the<br />
Kibali project. After well-earned shower<br />
Mark and Charles went with Cyrille and<br />
some of our local partners to view the<br />
two charities that would be receiving<br />
donations at the function later that<br />
evening. The bikes were washed and the<br />
team that stayed behind tinkered with a<br />
few repairs that were needed after the<br />
challenging day’s riding!<br />
First stop was Jean-Claude’s APRU<br />
association for the promotion of rural<br />
life which focusses on rehabilitation of<br />
children and families released by the<br />
LRA - some of the victims shared their<br />
experiences with us - it’s hard to believe<br />
what mankind does to each other! Again<br />
Jean-Claude and your team we salute<br />
you for your efforts.<br />
And then we visited and met this<br />
most amazing person - Sister Angelique<br />
CRAD who runs an orphanage with a<br />
focus on tiny tots - it was an amazing<br />
experience - much like Wema but with<br />
very little means - she has 35 orphans<br />
below 3 years old and still more above<br />
that age. They live together in a large<br />
dormitory style dwelling. Clearly sister<br />
Angelique and her helpers do a great job<br />
as everyone is healthy and happy! They<br />
greeted us so very warmly, especially<br />
the tiny tots who came and shook hands<br />
and then just kept holding on - the sister<br />
also runs a clinic for post-natal care and<br />
a school.<br />
Tomorrow’s another tough day so we<br />
have the donations ceremony hosted<br />
by the TA this evening and then early<br />
bed for all. Also a big thank you to<br />
Fennie and IOB who sponsored the<br />
lunch at Garamba and the function and<br />
accommodation for the bikers at the UN<br />
Guest House.<br />
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Day 7 … Some people watch movies<br />
some make movies!<br />
We thought yesterday was a challenge<br />
and had lots of mud but today proved<br />
all that to be wrong. Today has to go<br />
down as the most hectic riding day we<br />
have done and there is no doubt that the<br />
BOYZONBIKES made their own movie<br />
today!<br />
We also visited the Centre of Africa on<br />
the way which is something not many<br />
people do. Mark received an amazing<br />
wood carving from the surrounding<br />
community.<br />
On a regular basis the road was lined<br />
with people cheering us on - looking back<br />
they probably thought we were crazy<br />
doing what were were doing, knowing<br />
what lay ahead of us. Chief Danga and<br />
his whole village of Nanga Zizi including<br />
dancing girls and a band were waiting for<br />
us to drive past. Same with Rungu which<br />
is located 65km from Isiro on a large river<br />
- everyone was disappointed that we<br />
could not stop for too long!<br />
It was a big duct tape day with Paul<br />
and Rob earning three stripes and Mark<br />
one - the pros in the team came close on<br />
occasions but so far have managed to<br />
stay on!!<br />
Some of the “potholes” (hard to call<br />
them potholes - rather very large mud<br />
pits with truck tracks that are up to 12ft<br />
deep) were impossible to navigate - we<br />
all had near miss encounters but Paul<br />
dropped his bike in one of the mega<br />
potholes flooding the bike. Mike Puzey is<br />
an amazing man - he stripped the bike,<br />
cleared the engine of water and we were<br />
back on the road in two hours!<br />
A fifteen hour day all in all of which the<br />
last three and a bit hours entailed driving<br />
in the dark - thank goodness for Mike’s<br />
spotlights that he fitted to the bikes. Poor<br />
Quinton’s lights kept fusing so he had to<br />
ride with the assistance of a headlamp<br />
strapped to his windshield.<br />
Eventually tired but relieved, were<br />
met at the outskirts of Isiro by Colonel<br />
Kadume and a little later by Father Roger<br />
and the Dominican Sisters as well as the<br />
students from Isiro University who had<br />
clearly been waiting for a long time. With<br />
lots of hooting and shouting and singing<br />
we were escorted to the Bomokandi<br />
Hotel where Fennie from IOB and<br />
Jean Claude from DCMS were there to<br />
welcome and get us settled in and also<br />
help in getting some the mud cleaned off<br />
our gear - then a bucket shower.<br />
Clean and fresh we then went to dinner<br />
with the Govenor’s Chief of Staff where<br />
we handed out NVEP donations to:<br />
Institute Sainte Therese - where we<br />
Note the Senke. that<br />
was our guide for a day<br />
or two - what a rider!<br />
are sponsoring classroom furniture and<br />
teaching materials.<br />
Vivre et Soigner En Milieu Rural - this<br />
is an orphanage centre which supports<br />
mostly AIDS orphans and does not have<br />
basic accommodation for the little people<br />
they care for and NVEP are assisting in<br />
building a dormitory.<br />
Dynamic Culturel Haut Uele - a centre<br />
that support woman widowed by the<br />
various conflicts in the province with a<br />
focus on giving them skills to assist them<br />
re-joining society.<br />
Fondation Lola which helps children<br />
from needy families that show real talent<br />
and looks to select special achievers<br />
based on ability and academic results.<br />
It was a challenging night with Mark<br />
having to manage with his French<br />
and Charles and Mark stayed on for<br />
questions, getting to bed at 1.30am.<br />
Cyrille got in with the first vehicle at<br />
3.00am and Raph the next morning after<br />
we had left!<br />
The pictures as always tell a better<br />
story.<br />
Day 8 ... Slip sliding away …<br />
After yesterday’s hectic day, we were up<br />
at 5.30am because some of the bikes,<br />
Rolfe’s in particular, needed attention. We<br />
had a quick breakfast and, while the team<br />
went to fuel up, Mark, Charles and Cyrillie<br />
went to greet the Governor - they had a<br />
great meeting with the Governor and his<br />
team and he very generously, on behalf<br />
of his province, donated full fuel tanks<br />
to the BOYZONBIKES - a big thank you<br />
Governor and Mark says he will donate<br />
the equivalent to NVEP.<br />
After a group photo, we were off to join<br />
the team, fuel up and then off to Nia Nia<br />
some 233km away! The first 60km was a<br />
great dirt road after which we started to<br />
see the odd wheel tracks in the mud and<br />
the road got progressively worse until the<br />
suddenly at Wamba the road turned to a<br />
quagmire with bogged down trucks and<br />
very few “safe” options to get through!<br />
It was hectic and as we got through<br />
one muddy obstacle so the next<br />
appeared - the bikes started running hot<br />
and there was a lot of riding the clutch<br />
and sliding around - we soon worked out<br />
that it was safest to stick in the groove<br />
of the bike ahead on you! There was<br />
one particular stretch where the deeply<br />
incised tracks reached 9 feet below<br />
surface with a narrow “gang plank” type<br />
option to drive between the mess - we all<br />
got through except Charles who miscued<br />
and ended upside down and up to the<br />
chest in mud!!! Quinton renamed him<br />
Charlie Brown!!<br />
Needless to say, there were a number<br />
duct tape awards - Charles receiving the<br />
man of the tour (so far!) and then Paul got<br />
another and Quinton joined the duct tape<br />
gallery as well!!<br />
It was hot, wet and muddy and went on<br />
for more than 30km until things started<br />
to get better. We eventually arrived at<br />
Nia Nia at around 4pm and our scout on<br />
a Chine-moto scurried around to locate<br />
our hotel which was actually a Catholic<br />
Convent run by Farther Roman. We were<br />
made very welcome and some of the<br />
gang got washing done. We had the bikes<br />
washed and Pacific arrived from Bunia<br />
with some great South African red wine<br />
and cheese Goma which saved the day.<br />
The Boyz were shattered and so<br />
everyone had an early night after hearty<br />
meal prepare by Father Roman’s team.<br />
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Day 9 ... Pledges reach the US$ 2<br />
million mark as the boyz overcome<br />
muddy challenges!<br />
We all had a good rest and were up at<br />
5.30am to finish off on some cleaning up.<br />
Some of the team had laundry done. After<br />
two very tough days, it was great to have<br />
a relatively slow start after a breakfast<br />
of omelettes and good old bully beef on<br />
bread with coffee and tea followed by a<br />
farewell to Father Roman and his team.<br />
We had to fuel up and eventually got out<br />
of Nia Nia at 8.50am.<br />
We rode on a good dirt road all the way<br />
to Kisangani stopping three times along<br />
the way. It was great driving through<br />
the forest kilometre after kilometre with<br />
villages dotted along the way.<br />
The last stop was at a little village<br />
called 122 which is the distance to<br />
Kisangani! We stopped for cold drinks<br />
and sat at a little shop taking in the local<br />
village vibe for a while.<br />
Then back on the road and after 100km<br />
with 23km to go, we were met by Robert<br />
and Shabir from DCMS, who are one of<br />
our contractors and partners in Kibali,<br />
and the taxi men in NVEP t-shirts along<br />
with lots of cheering and loud music.<br />
The taxi men lead us into town and<br />
to our hotel amongst much fanfare and<br />
hooting, arriving around 3pm. The hotel<br />
Riviera is pure luxury compared to where<br />
we have stayed since leaving Kibali.<br />
After a very tasty lunch of Lebanese<br />
cuisine we had a shower and the team<br />
started working through the bikes which<br />
had taken quite a hammering over the<br />
past three day. Mark spent the time<br />
catching up on his day job. The bikes<br />
were washed, topped up with oil and<br />
the filters washed and oiled. Some of<br />
the bikes needed Mikes magic touch to<br />
solve circuitry and starter faults. Mike<br />
had been jump starting Charles’ bike<br />
since he earned the name Charlie Brown<br />
yesterday - that problem is now fixed.<br />
We then all jumped into Shabir’s and<br />
his brothers’ car and drove down to<br />
the Congo River to view the Wagenya<br />
Fishermen. The Wagenya tribe have<br />
been fishing the Congo rapids since time<br />
immemorial and still fish with the same<br />
traditional baskets made out of vines and<br />
material that grows naturally in the forest.<br />
Back to the Riviera and, after putting<br />
the bikes back together the team<br />
assembled in the bar for refreshments<br />
whilst waiting for Cyrille and Raph to<br />
rock up with the ’all too precious’ spares,<br />
having spent a night out in the jungle. The<br />
vehicle they were travelling in is still out<br />
there. Pacific, another Congolese partner<br />
of ours, worked out a plan to rescue them<br />
but our land cruisers are still stuck behind<br />
a number of trucks that are completely<br />
bogged down and there is no way round!<br />
Tomorrow is a 335km day similar to<br />
today but with some bad tar portions and<br />
potholes.<br />
Day 10 ... All’s well that ends well!<br />
The day started with a very tasty<br />
breakfast - some confusion over fuel<br />
which proved to be short so they had to<br />
get the petrol station open at 7am to get<br />
the extra 40 litres required.<br />
The first 220km was a mixture of<br />
broken tar and dirt sections but ridable<br />
although the sudden appearance of<br />
muddy patches (in particular in the valley<br />
bottoms) kept us on our toes! As did the<br />
sudden appearance of potholes - and<br />
potholes in tar are very much harder to<br />
ride than in the dirt road. We stopped a<br />
couple of times to catch our breath and<br />
allow Mike to review Charles’ bike, which<br />
has been giving problems, and Mark’s<br />
one spare tank sprung a leak so we had<br />
to drain it into the main tank - all in all it<br />
was technical enough to enjoy and not<br />
get bored. After taking a break with a<br />
‘luke cool’ coke and re-fuelling, we were<br />
off on the last leg to Punia - a change to<br />
the planned route requested by the DRC<br />
security.<br />
We had two spills today, with Rob and<br />
Paul earning additional stripes, - there<br />
were also a number of close shaves with<br />
a few near misses involving pigs crossing<br />
the road and oncoming traffic that<br />
NEVER moves over!!!<br />
Then we crossed the Lowa River on<br />
the Bac Lowa Pont after waiting for just<br />
under an hour!<br />
And then with the change in plan, we<br />
were off to Punia - on arrival we stopped<br />
off at the TA’s office to pay our respects<br />
only to learn that Raph had had an<br />
accident - the Prado was totalled but<br />
fortunately the driver and Raph were<br />
unscathed - the TA (Fracious Omandji)<br />
very kindly sent his land cruiser to fetch<br />
them and most importantly the key<br />
spares all co-ordinated from afar with<br />
the TA’s assistants. It’s amazing how the<br />
Randgold team can ”pull rabbits out the<br />
hat” when things go a little pear shaped.<br />
After some phoning around we were<br />
able to secure 4 rooms at Notre Dame du<br />
Bon Conseil de Kindu at a priests’ centre<br />
called Mater Dai PUNIA and headed by<br />
Father Gabriel. The sisters at Notre Dame<br />
du Bon Conseil de Kindu were so friendly<br />
and hospitable - we all were invited to<br />
dinner along with the TA and it was a very<br />
comfortable and friendly evening.<br />
Another long 11 hour day and, as Rob<br />
points out, there always seems to be a<br />
“sting in the tail” on these trips!<br />
Tomorrow is another challenging day<br />
as we are going to try and pack two<br />
days into one and get to Kindu - we have<br />
some 41 broken bridges to cover and<br />
245km to ride.<br />
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TECH TEST<br />
FLASHED<br />
STANDARD KTM 1050 VS FLASHED KTM 1050<br />
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Last month, we brought you the news<br />
about Fire It Ups flashing solution to<br />
find more non-invasive horsepower.<br />
Then we dropped off our KTM 1050 for<br />
some treatment, along with a Can Am<br />
Maverick Turbo. They sorted this 1050<br />
to stage 1 and found an extra 10 BHP<br />
odd. The Maverick is still undergoing<br />
treatment…<br />
Why did KTM build the 1050?<br />
A less aggressive adventure model, they<br />
built the 1050 adventure to comply with<br />
overseas legislation for young riders – the<br />
bikes have to be under a certain amount<br />
of horsepower. So, although it shares<br />
the RC8 engine, it has be de-tuned to<br />
meet the requirements. A little smaller,<br />
lighter and with lower fuel consumption,<br />
the 1050 Adventure stands proudly<br />
alongside its larger siblings. It is a<br />
supremely competent and well equipped<br />
motorcycle. Traction control with different<br />
modes and ABS come as standard. The<br />
engine is built with the same state-of-the<br />
art technology as the 1190 engine and<br />
even though the engine is a little smaller,<br />
it delivers nearly the same power and<br />
torque up to 95hp (70kW). It represents<br />
the easy entry into the world of KTM<br />
travel enduros. We wondered if this<br />
smaller, nimbler bike it could be made to<br />
run like the 1190…<br />
Clive explains:<br />
Sundays are for riding bikes fast. Well<br />
any day is really, but Sunday, early<br />
Spring, good friends and open roads are<br />
just special.<br />
With the KTM 1050 Adventure waiting<br />
in the driveway, we just couldn’t wait. In<br />
fact we had two brand new KTM 1050<br />
Adventures’ ready to roll. The first was<br />
from KTM South Africa, and the other<br />
an identical bike fresh out of Professor<br />
Craig Langton’s laboratory at Fire it Up in<br />
Bryanston.<br />
First up was the standard KTM 1050.<br />
KTM’s Adventure family has a special<br />
look about them, and can’t be mistaken<br />
for anything else. The orange, silver and<br />
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lack paintwork and big purposeful V<br />
Twin motor just peeking out here and<br />
there give their bikes a magnificent<br />
purposeful presence. Like all KTM’s<br />
the equipment fitted to the 1050 is out<br />
of the top drawer. It’s got some of the<br />
best brakes, suspension and other<br />
bits money can buy, whilst deep down<br />
inside, German giant Bosch and KTM<br />
have installed an incredibly sophisticated<br />
electronic package to control the “go”<br />
part as well as to provide a wonderfully<br />
unobtrusive riding aid package with the<br />
smoothly integrated ABS, traction control<br />
and KTM’s exclusive “Motorcycle stability<br />
control” (MSC). The rider can select three<br />
different riding modes, rain, street and<br />
sport, and can turn the MSC off (although<br />
why anyone would do that is a mystery)<br />
The MSC incorporates the traction control<br />
as well. On this bike there is no “Off road”<br />
mode as it is kind of an out and out sports<br />
touring road bike. We’ve been asking<br />
since its inception that they fit some<br />
spoked wheels and a 21” front end…<br />
The rider can select the different modes<br />
with the flick of a switch on the move<br />
and review a vast amount of information,<br />
including oil temperature, on a very easy<br />
to read dash panel.<br />
Over the past year or so KTM have<br />
managed to move away from their bone<br />
hard seats and now fit one of the most<br />
comfortable units around. Although this is<br />
a road orientated Adventure bike it shares<br />
the design and comfort of the seat with<br />
the rest of the KTM Adventure family. The<br />
rider can move around easily, and there is<br />
lots of space for the pillion passenger to<br />
be comfortable as well.<br />
The 1050, makes almost as much<br />
horsepower as it bigger brother 1190,<br />
and although they share the same V -<br />
twin design, the slightly smaller 1050<br />
is quieter, and much smoother. It also<br />
feels more willing to rev and goes about<br />
its’ business incredibly enthusiastically,<br />
controlled superbly by the ride by wire<br />
throttle. Quite honestly this is one of the<br />
nicest of the big KTM V twin’s to ride.<br />
There isn’t really any mechanical reason<br />
for it to be so, but, as we all find so often,<br />
it’s the overall feel, sound and riding<br />
experience that make riders enjoy one<br />
bike more than another. This is one of<br />
those bikes.<br />
The biggest advances in motorcycle<br />
technology over the past few years<br />
have been the electronic packages….<br />
and before a whole bunch of you start<br />
protesting that you don’t like ABS,<br />
traction control is for sissies and all the<br />
hoary old complaints, take note that<br />
these days your words impress less<br />
and less people. Electronics are here<br />
to stay. In fact as they become more<br />
sophisticated they become more useful<br />
and add a huge positive dimension to our<br />
riding pleasure. They also keep us safer,<br />
and probably save money as well as even<br />
a small fall on one of today’s bikes where<br />
body parts are damaged can be very<br />
expensive. They also help you ride better,<br />
go faster if you like, and above all give<br />
you a better margin of safety.<br />
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And now to the next part of this story…<br />
One man who has embraced the<br />
electronics on modern motorcycles is<br />
Craig Langston in his new Fire-it-up shop<br />
in Bryanston. That’s part of Sandton if<br />
you don’t already know.<br />
Craig has been in the motorcycle<br />
industry for a long time, and understands<br />
that every rider and bike owner likes to<br />
stand out from the crowd, even if only<br />
a little. In the past Craig has offered his<br />
customers really professional personal<br />
paint jobs on their bikes, custom<br />
accessories and of course a wide range<br />
of personal apparel that is just that little<br />
bit different.<br />
Another avenue that riders like to<br />
explore often in their quest for more<br />
motorcycling enjoyment is to modify their<br />
bikes for more performance. The old<br />
school way is to change the pipe for a<br />
more efficient (usually louder) one, modify<br />
the cams and head, and fit equipment<br />
like a Power Commander to adjust the<br />
earlier electronics. If done properly, you<br />
can end up with the fastest bike around.<br />
Engine mods though, are frighteningly<br />
expensive, often make the bike harder<br />
to ride, more difficult to repair and often<br />
actually reduce the value when it comes<br />
to selling or trading in.<br />
Craig has specialised in a technique<br />
called “Flashing”, where he plugs a<br />
laptop into the latest electronics and<br />
modifies the factory settings. He can<br />
change the fuel mixture, ignition settings,<br />
torque curves and many other features<br />
so that the bike will rev faster, rev a bit<br />
more and have a more responsive throttle<br />
feel. All of this of course isn’t done by<br />
guess work. Craig has perfected his<br />
skill by careful analysis and study of<br />
motorcycle electronics in general and<br />
specific manufacturers and models in<br />
particular, so this is not a hit and miss<br />
procedure. The results can be measured<br />
accurately and recorded. The factories<br />
could of course do all of this as well, but<br />
because of mass production and a host<br />
of other considerations they settle for a<br />
compromise setting which will suit the<br />
majority of riders.<br />
Craig isn’t shy about his flashing results<br />
and was very happy to let us compare a<br />
new KTM 1050 that he has “flashed” with<br />
an equally new standard one. The first<br />
impression was that the bike felt just like<br />
the standard one. It started, idled and<br />
drove just a quiet and as smoothly. Like<br />
the standard 1050 it was smooth as silk<br />
and eager to rev. Riding it on its’ own<br />
you would be hard pressed to tell if it had<br />
been modified at all.<br />
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It also feels more willing<br />
to rev and goes about<br />
its’ business incredibly<br />
enthusiastically, controlled<br />
superbly by the ride by wire<br />
throttle. Quite honestly this<br />
is one of the nicest of the<br />
big KTM V twin’s to ride. “
However, when we met up with the standard bike out on the<br />
open road things changed. The flashed bike absolutely howled<br />
away from the standard one. No matter which gear, or who was<br />
riding the Fire-it-Up bike, it is significantly faster. The top end<br />
however was identical as the rev limit on both bikes was set the<br />
same, and they both peaked out in 6th gear on our remote private<br />
test track just past the Heidelberg N3 Sunday speed trap.<br />
As everything else was stock standard, this could be the ideal<br />
mod for the rider who wants to have the edge on his friends without<br />
them knowing. As we have said before, the beauty is that the bike<br />
doesn’t lose any tractability, has no noise or starting issues and<br />
Craig tells us it will have no influence on the reliability of the engine<br />
or the electronics. It certainly won’t affect the resale value either.<br />
Also, if for any reason (we can’t think of one) the owner would like<br />
to put the bike back to standard Craig could do so in a flash.<br />
Riding these two KTM’s together revealed something else. At<br />
first, like always, we selected the peak performance mode, in<br />
this case “Sport” on both bikes, and rode them most of the time<br />
with this setting. Then just to feel the difference on the standard<br />
bike we selected “Street” To our surprise the bike felt smoother<br />
and seemed to rip through the gears a bit quicker. So we tried it<br />
again against the flashed bike, which we left in “Sport”mode. Sure<br />
enough the gap between the two was less than before. Until we<br />
put the Fire-it Up bike in “Street” mode as well. Then the modded<br />
bike pulled away in any gear even faster than before.<br />
First thing Monday morning we were on the phone to the techies<br />
at KTM SA. We wanted to know what the difference was between<br />
street and sport mode on the 1050. This is what we found out.<br />
This is new generation electronic package, and is capable of<br />
“reading” the average style of the rider. If it discovers the rider is<br />
aggressive on the throttle, brakes and cornering over a significant<br />
period of time it adjusts itself to cope with that style irrespective<br />
of the selected riding mode (excluding the rain mode). Therefore it<br />
was allowing us full power in street mode when we rode it in anger<br />
against the modified bike. The flashed bike wasn’t fooled when<br />
we set it in “street” mode, and provided full power as well. The<br />
only difference once it does this between the two modes is that in<br />
“street” mode the bike will still have more “Traction control” when<br />
accelerating from standstill or changing down and cornering.<br />
This of course gives us a clue to where motorcycle electronics<br />
are going. In future high performance bikes will probably offer<br />
less choice in selecting programs as they will have much smarter<br />
electronics which will read our riding style at the time, and program<br />
themselves accordingly. The wonderful Honda DCT Africa twin<br />
already does this.<br />
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The 1050 is an<br />
awesome little<br />
streetbike and<br />
very comfortable<br />
for a pillion.<br />
Yes Kyle, we know the 1050 felt<br />
better after the flash, you don’t<br />
have to go showing off now...<br />
“Quite honestly in many ways the 1050 is the most enjoyable<br />
bike of the three. It is just a tad smaller and feels less serious<br />
and more manageable for many riders, but the engine is the<br />
smoothest of the three. It is also quieter and just so willing.<br />
It revs out just a bit more and revving it through the slick<br />
gearbox is just so cool. Tackling a twisty mountain pass or a<br />
track day on this bike is the most fun ever. It’s a great bike, go<br />
and check one out.”<br />
Craig Langton probably knows this<br />
already and will lead the way in adjusting<br />
the electronics in future for those riders<br />
who always want more.<br />
Coming back to the KTM 1050. Here<br />
in South Africa this model seems a little<br />
lost in the KTM Adventure bike line up.<br />
Perhaps it’s the little something we South<br />
Africans seem to have inherent in our<br />
nature where “bigger must be better”<br />
That’s why a 1600cc Ford will always<br />
sell better that a 1300, even though it’s<br />
a bit more expensive. When the 1050,<br />
1190 and 1290 KTM’s are lined up on a<br />
dealer’s floor there isn’t a lot between<br />
them in looks or features. When prices<br />
are compared, especially for buyers who<br />
finance their bikes, the monthly payments<br />
are pretty close, so price doesn’t often<br />
come into it.<br />
Quite honestly in many ways the 1050<br />
is the most enjoyable bike of the three. It<br />
is just a tad smaller and feels less serious<br />
and more manageable for many riders,<br />
but the engine is the smoothest of the<br />
three. It is also quieter and just so willing.<br />
It revs out just a bit more and revving it<br />
through the slick gearbox is just so cool.<br />
Tackling a twisty mountain pass or a track<br />
day on this bike is the most fun ever. It’s<br />
a great bike, go and check one out.<br />
What our testing found:<br />
Sports mode: Standard to flashed model<br />
– pretty close, although the flashed model<br />
generally feels better and a bit stronger.<br />
Identical top speeds.<br />
Street Mode: Standard to flashed<br />
model – the flashed bike Blew the<br />
standard off from bottom to top – the<br />
acceleration differences were remarkable.<br />
Flashed 1050 to stock 1190: The flashed<br />
1050 holds the 1190 through first, second<br />
and third, then the big 1190 runs away.<br />
Next test: 1050 stage 2 and stage 3,<br />
then bring on the 1190.<br />
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than the stage 1<br />
1050. We’ll compare<br />
the stage 2 and 3<br />
models soon.<br />
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MX 2,Start of the 2nd Moto of the day with Johan<br />
Vogelesang(18) taking the holeshot<br />
A f a s t d a y a t<br />
THUNDERVALLEY<br />
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A cool mist draped itself over the<br />
track, and it was a crisp morning that<br />
greeted the competitors in round 5 of<br />
the Monster Energy TRP Distributors SA<br />
National MX Champs at Thunder Valley,<br />
Pietermaritzburg.<br />
The early freshness did not last long<br />
however, and before they knew it, the<br />
competitors were dealing with a warm,<br />
dry and challenging day on the track.<br />
The track featured a hard pack with lots<br />
of tabletops, and it was a fast but very<br />
unforgiving day of riding.<br />
The day’s competition kicked off with<br />
MX2, and the division stalwarts Kerim<br />
Fitzgerald and David Goosen were both<br />
in it to win it. Kerim proved the onform<br />
competitor and won the 2nd heat<br />
comfortably to ensure the overall win from<br />
Goosen and Ant Raynard in third.<br />
In MX1 there was also a serious 2nd<br />
Heat domination, this time by Sacha<br />
Naude with Fitzgerald and Goosen hot on<br />
his heels, and Raynard not far behind. This<br />
win gives Naude the points lead in MX1,<br />
and earns him the red plate.<br />
MX3 saw some of the fiercest battles of<br />
the day go down! This highly competitive<br />
division saw Ryan Hunt and Ian Topliss<br />
going hard, with neither giving any quarter.<br />
There were a couple of bumps and nudges<br />
going down as they both gave it stick. The<br />
lead switched constantly throughout this<br />
entertaining heat and it was Hunt who<br />
emerged victorious.<br />
Ladies:<br />
After perennial Ladies competitor Toni<br />
Jardine was involved in a crash in heat<br />
one, Brittany Cuthbert and Nanda Clowes<br />
were left in the race and clawing for<br />
victory. After some spectacular racing and<br />
the lead changing many times, Cuthbert<br />
kept her head down on the <strong>final</strong> stretch for<br />
the win.<br />
Jonathan Hubbard owned Senior<br />
Support, with Cameron Odendaal right<br />
behind him.<br />
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The inspirational 125 High School<br />
divisions saw a new rider on the top step.<br />
He has been at the top all season, but<br />
things just haven’t been going his way. In<br />
this event Marco De Vrye had his day and<br />
took over from the regular top runners,<br />
Keegan Hickson Mahoney in 2nd and<br />
Slade Smith in 3rd.<br />
With the track being fast and taxing,<br />
there were a few victims claimed during<br />
the day and a couple of falls. Jason Visser<br />
and Wikus van Sandwyk both had slams,<br />
but managed to get up and bravely finish<br />
their races with heads held high, while<br />
Dylan Donald, who also crashed, was<br />
unfortunately unable to finish his race.<br />
It was an exciting and crazy day, and<br />
the contestants all knew that this event<br />
was absolutely crucial for points in the<br />
second half of the year. As it stands,<br />
several situations are still in the balance<br />
and points can still go either way in many<br />
divisions. It is proving to be one of the<br />
most exciting years for SA National MX,<br />
and the <strong>final</strong> stretch will be a veritable<br />
nail-biter.<br />
The next Monster Energy TRP<br />
Distributors SA MX Nationals will take<br />
place on 17 September at Holeshot Harrys<br />
in Harrismith, Free State.<br />
Hayden Tully (20) in the 65 cc Class followed by Emanual<br />
Bako from Zimbabwe(199)<br />
Jonatthan Mlimi (259) charging after Camdon Mc Lellan<br />
(122) in the Pro Mini class<br />
Cape Town’s Neil van der Vyver leading the way in Moto<br />
2 of the day.<br />
Slade Smith (737) in the 125 cc High School class<br />
Anthony Raynard MX 2<br />
Wyatt Avis doing a Nac nac over a massive talbe top<br />
jump in MX 1<br />
Wesley Du Plooy (226) and Richie van der Westhuizen<br />
(717) on each other in MX 1<br />
Nanda Clowes (244)<br />
Richard van der Westhuizen in MX 1<br />
Ian Topliss in MX 3<br />
FINAL RESULTS:<br />
MX1<br />
1. Sacha Naude<br />
2. Kerim Fitz-Gerald<br />
3. David Goosen<br />
MX2<br />
1. Kerim Fitz-Gerald<br />
2. David Goosen<br />
3. Anthony Raynard<br />
MX3<br />
1. Ryan Hunt<br />
2. Ian Topliss<br />
3. Brett Bircher<br />
HIGH SCHOOL<br />
1. Marco De Vrye<br />
2. Keegan Hickson-Mahony<br />
3. Slade Smith<br />
LADIES<br />
1. Brittany Cuthbert<br />
2. Nanda Clowes<br />
3. Toni Jardine<br />
SENIOR SUPPORT<br />
1. Jonathan Hubbard<br />
2. Cameron Odendaal<br />
3. Mason Buist<br />
85CC JUNIORS<br />
1. Jonathan Mlimi<br />
2. Hayden Tully<br />
3. Blake Young<br />
PRO MINI<br />
1. Camden Mc Lellan<br />
2. Slade Boths<br />
3. Grant Hutton<br />
50CC<br />
1. Neil van der Vyver<br />
2. Jordan Van Wyk<br />
3. Jordan Dewdney<br />
65CC<br />
1. Blake Young<br />
2. Daiyaan Manuel<br />
3. Troy Muraour<br />
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BULWER<br />
ENDURO<br />
Halfway through the series, things are heating<br />
up in the National Enduro Series…<br />
Pics by Nadine Flanagan<br />
Round 3 of the Liquorland National Enduro<br />
Series took place in Bulwer, KZN on Saturday<br />
14 Aug, providing very close racing which the<br />
riders seem to have enjoyed.<br />
At the top of the leader board it was an<br />
extremely close race between overall winner,<br />
Wade Young (Sherco) and Travis Teasdale<br />
(Brother Leader Tread KTM), with close gaps<br />
between the rest of the top 5 too – Blake Gutzeit<br />
and team mate Brett Swanepoel (Proudly Bidvest<br />
Yamaha) and Dwayne Kleynhans (Brother<br />
Leader Tread KTM).<br />
Although Teasdale kept the pressure on Young<br />
all day with less than a minute separating them<br />
at the end, the Sherco factory rider proved too<br />
dominant winning and incredible 12 of the 15<br />
special tests to Teasdale’s 2 and Kleynhans’s 1.<br />
An excellent come back ride by Blake Gutzeit<br />
after being out for 6 months with a knee<br />
injury, saw him put the Yamaha YZ250X on<br />
the 3rd step of the overall and E2 podium.<br />
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championship, 12 points ahead of Altus de Wet<br />
with Richie vd Westhuizen on 52 and Young<br />
47.<br />
Brett Swanepoel took E1 class honours ahead<br />
of Dwayne Kleynhans and Kyle Flanagan<br />
(Sherco) who was delighted with his 6th<br />
overall. Swanepoel leads the title chase 12<br />
points clear of Kleynhans and Bouverie (60)<br />
with Flanagan 2 points back on 58.<br />
Calvin Hume (KTM) took the win in the<br />
competitive High School class with Stefan van<br />
Deventer (KTM) 2nd and Max Jordaan (KTM)<br />
rounding up the podium. With a perfect<br />
season so far Hume (75 points) is hoping to<br />
secure the title but Jordaan (64 points) and van<br />
Deventer (60 points) are not going to make it<br />
easy for him.<br />
Bruce May (Yamaha) took the chequered<br />
flag in the Senior Pro class with Wynand<br />
Kleynhans bringing new old blood to the fight<br />
and beating out William Gillitt for 2nd place.<br />
Just 5 points separate championship leader<br />
May (70 points) from 3rd place Gillitt (65<br />
points), with Kleynhans on 66.<br />
Hilton Hayward could not claim his 21st<br />
consecutive Masters victory after he wrong<br />
slotted and lost too much time, but his trusty<br />
Proudly Bidvest Yamaha team mate Denzil<br />
Torlage sealed the deal on another old come<br />
back rider, Richard Moore (KTM), with<br />
Sherco’s Justin Broughton having a very good<br />
ride to take 3rd. Torlage now leads the title<br />
chase with 69 points to Hayward’s 65 and<br />
Boughton’s 55.<br />
Things were just as close in the Silver class<br />
between Dirk Olivier (Yamaha) and Kirsten<br />
Landman (Brother Leader Tread KTM), with<br />
Olivier taking a narrow win just 52 seconds<br />
ahead. TD Munro put his new KTM in 3rd<br />
place. Landman has a narrow 2 point lead over
Olivier with Sonwabile Mdodane 12 points<br />
back on 51.<br />
The points between the top guys below<br />
represent seconds... just an indication of how<br />
competitive this series is.<br />
1 Wade Young 3850<br />
2 Travis Teasdale 3904<br />
3 Blake Gutzeit 3976<br />
4 Brett Swanepoel 4001<br />
5 Dwayne Kleynhans 4007<br />
“The 13 August 2016 became the turning point<br />
of the Liquorland National Enduro, everything<br />
came to together to make it the Best Event<br />
Ever” - Altus de Wet.<br />
On behalf of Powasol Eventing we are<br />
extremely thankful to those who supported<br />
the journey to almost perfection, although<br />
there were underlying issues here and there we<br />
were extremely Blessed to pull off a successful<br />
National Enduro. Our team consisting of<br />
Motorsport South Africa Officials & Staff,<br />
Landowners, hosts Ashtonvale Guest farm &<br />
Nip Inn, community leaders, Tribal advisors,<br />
sponsors, our families and our TEAM all came<br />
together as one.<br />
This was in fact a Team effort, a special thank<br />
you to Shaun Duckham who invested his<br />
own time, money and experience into this<br />
event. Shaun we can never repay you for your<br />
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MOTORCYCLE VALVE<br />
OPERATION<br />
What valves do and the different types of actuation in motorcycle engines.<br />
KTM-cylinder-head<br />
When it comes to combustion cycles in<br />
four-stroke engines, there are a few things<br />
that remain constant and one of them is<br />
the need for valves as they are vital to<br />
how the combustion cycle works. Though<br />
most of us have an understanding of<br />
how the combustion cycle works, simply<br />
put valves control the flow of air through<br />
the cylinder head. They allow an air fuel<br />
mixture in, keep the combustion chamber<br />
air-tight on compression and combustion<br />
strokes and allow combusted air out.<br />
Here’s a recap of the four-stroke cycle:<br />
firstly, the inlet valve opens and the intake<br />
of an air-fuel mixture occurs then the<br />
piston continues an upward stroke in<br />
the bore to compress the mixture. The<br />
mixture is then ignited by the spark plug<br />
to kick off the next downward stroke of<br />
the piston and on the upward stroke the<br />
exhaust port opens. This cycle is know<br />
as intake, compression, combustion and<br />
exhaust – the four-stroke cycle.<br />
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Valves also suffer what is called<br />
‘float’. At high rpm in particular, valve<br />
springs struggle to close quickly<br />
enough. However, at the other end of<br />
the spectrum greater technology in<br />
metallurgy has allowed rev ceilings to<br />
rise, but not as excessively as other valve<br />
actuation methods. It’s biggest bonus is<br />
inexpensive cost on a high-production<br />
volume run and simple maintenance, thus<br />
a defining factor why it is the most widely<br />
used actuation method.<br />
A valve is essentially a flat disc of metal<br />
on the end of a stem and looks like a<br />
futuristic dunny plunger. The valve stem<br />
sits in a valve guide that secures and<br />
allows the valve stem to move up and<br />
down smoothly inside the cylinder head.<br />
The valve disc sits in a valve seat. The<br />
valve seat is the surface against which an<br />
intake or an exhaust valve waits during<br />
the portion of the engine operating cycle<br />
when that valve is closed.<br />
The seat is essentially the area that<br />
controls air flow between combustion<br />
chamber and inlet or exhaust port as the<br />
valve opens and shuts. At the top of the<br />
valve stem is where the valve movement<br />
is actuated from. Over the years people<br />
have toyed with many different actuation<br />
methods and at present there are three<br />
main types of valve actuation: Pneumatic,<br />
Desmodromic, and sprung.<br />
Desmo-head<br />
Sprung:<br />
Sprung valves are the most common<br />
type of valve actuation on motorcycles.<br />
By either means of a pushrod actuating<br />
a rocker arm that pushes on the tappet,<br />
a camshaft in the head that actuates a<br />
rocker arm or a camshaft lobe directly on<br />
to the tappet, sprung valves are actuated.<br />
The compression spring sits directly<br />
between the inside of the cylinder head,<br />
above the combustion chamber, and the<br />
collet (or retainer).<br />
The distance between the tappet and<br />
the valves contact surface is referred to<br />
as clearance. Clearance is moderated in a<br />
few ways, none more common than screw<br />
on the rocker arm or by the placement of<br />
shims between the tappet and camshaft.<br />
Its drawbacks are few and easily resolved.<br />
Valve clearances regularly require<br />
adjustment as stems and guides wear.<br />
Sprung-head<br />
Desmodromic:<br />
Commonly referred to as Desmo, when<br />
talking about operation method, this<br />
system employs two mechanical rocker<br />
arms that grasp the valve stem and is<br />
motioned by camshaft lobes to move the<br />
valve up and don – it’s really that simple.<br />
The biggest benefit of this system is that<br />
it allows total control of the opening and<br />
closing of the valves.<br />
Most famously used by Ducati since<br />
the 1960s, the Desmodromic valve<br />
system was said to have been at a<br />
disadvantage to other systems due to the<br />
greater weight the mechanically complex<br />
system required to work but time has<br />
shown it’s operational value and reliability<br />
far outweighs this small drawback.<br />
Pneumatic:<br />
The pneumatic system employs metal<br />
bellows filled with compressed air to<br />
close the valves – replacing valves<br />
springs in a conventional cylinder head<br />
set-up. The pneumatic system takes up<br />
around the same dimensions as a valve<br />
spring, and the air bellows are much<br />
lighter and respond more quickly than<br />
valve springs.<br />
The biggest disadvantage with a<br />
pneumatic valve system is its price. Up<br />
until Suzuki’s use of it in MotoGP nearly<br />
ten years ago, Renault was the only one<br />
to use the system and then it was only on<br />
its F1 cars. The threat of leaking bellows<br />
causing a valve catastrophe is avoided<br />
by regular replacement of the bellows.<br />
It’s not commonly used, but with more<br />
technology and cheaper costs hopefully<br />
it will be.<br />
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