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Forum: Trials 05-09-2013, 06:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 32,161
Posted By amockalypsenow
WTB: Montesa 315r

WTB: Montesa 315r

I've wanted one of these for sooooooooo long!

Text or call me on 858 943 1947 if you have one for sale nearish to Los Angeles!

Thanks!

Cameron.
Forum: Africa & Mid East 03-04-2013, 07:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 356
Posted By amockalypsenow
Rode through Burkina a year ago. Didn't see too...

Rode through Burkina a year ago. Didn't see too many bikes for sale but I'm sure you could find some somewhere. Bamako and Senegal and Accra have a pretty good selection of older bikes.
Forum: Africa & Mid East 03-04-2013, 03:30 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 207
Posted By amockalypsenow
First-rate motorcycle mechanic in Ghana.

I encountered this brilliant mechanic in the town of Wenchi, in Ghana, that had recently moved back from working for yamaha in Paris. I've worked at a motorcycle shop and I can tell you his skills...
Forum: Thumpers 02-18-2013, 11:27 AM
Replies: 6,296
Views: 774,912
Posted By amockalypsenow
Wicked Nx250 swingarm swap

Does anybody know what changes need be made to swap in a longer 18 inch swingarm/rearend? Anybody swap in a 82 xr500 or any year xr600 rear end? Any comments on your opinion of the benefits of doing...
Forum: Thumpers 11-02-2012, 11:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,430
Posted By amockalypsenow
Cool2 Don't let the bearings put you off, the way most...

Don't let the bearings put you off, the way most people believe is the best way to fork swap involves adapting the donor triple to fit your bikes stem- not affecting the bearings in any way.
Forum: Thumpers 11-02-2012, 09:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,430
Posted By amockalypsenow
Also, not to be negative here, but lacing a 21...

Also, not to be negative here, but lacing a 21 inch rim and custom fabbing a working disc brake conversion on the stock front end is going to be less effective and wayyyyyyyy more hassle and...
Forum: Thumpers 11-02-2012, 09:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,430
Posted By amockalypsenow
I guess the problem with lacing a 21 to the stock...

I guess the problem with lacing a 21 to the stock front end would be the effective lowering of it, which I wouldn't want to do unless I was building the bike for somebody pretty darn short...
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Forum: Thumpers 11-01-2012, 10:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,430
Posted By amockalypsenow
-cameron

-cameron
Forum: Thumpers 11-01-2012, 10:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,430
Posted By amockalypsenow
Have you thought about swapping in a different...

Have you thought about swapping in a different front end altogether? I've heard of people swapping in 79 cr250 or similar and xl500r double leading shoe front ends, and I swapped on a klx250 front...
Forum: 2 smokers 10-17-2012, 05:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,462
Posted By amockalypsenow
thanks!:1drink

thanks!:1drink
Forum: 2 smokers 10-17-2012, 05:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,462
Posted By amockalypsenow
any creative ideas on how to efficiently...

any creative ideas on how to efficiently source/fabricate the brass bushings? I'm in need of some.
Forum: Trials 07-28-2012, 04:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,231
Posted By amockalypsenow
If I had the money right now I would definitely...

If I had the money right now I would definitely buy a 315r and street legalize it for urban playing potential! Do it! I'll have one soon! If anybody has a 315r in cali and would like to swap for an...
Forum: Old's Cool 07-17-2012, 05:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 920
Posted By amockalypsenow
so sick!

so sick!
Forum: Thumpers 01-29-2012, 07:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,893
Posted By amockalypsenow
eagle mike is the man. great products, great...

eagle mike is the man. great products, great service, great prices.
Forum: Ride reports 01-17-2012, 11:26 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,243
Posted By amockalypsenow
Cool! I look forward to the ride report! :-)

Cool! I look forward to the ride report! :-)
Forum: Ride reports 12-25-2011, 01:57 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,243
Posted By amockalypsenow
http://img.tapatalk.com/55a5de2e-9c34-8335.jpg ...

http://img.tapatalk.com/55a5de2e-9c34-8335.jpg
Sold the bike and flew home to have Chrissy with my Missy. 8=D
Forum: Ride reports 12-10-2011, 01:45 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,243
Posted By amockalypsenow
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Wish you were here riding with me Juanjo! This is on the main north-south road near the togo border in north Benin. There were about 30 of these fun...
Forum: Ride reports 12-04-2011, 02:53 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,243
Posted By amockalypsenow
By the way, catching buses in Ghana is very...

By the way, catching buses in Ghana is very sketchy. On the same part of road the picture of Kat and I on the bus was taken there were 34 deaths that day. Plus you have to wait around for ages for a...
Forum: Ride reports 12-04-2011, 02:40 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,243
Posted By amockalypsenow
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http://img.tapatalk.com/29dff866-d162-d470.jpg


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Forum: Ride reports 12-04-2011, 02:34 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,243
Posted By amockalypsenow
Also removed the skidplate to improve...

Also removed the skidplate to improve ventilation. I'm on the lookout for a used oilcooler from a tenere or something that I can add to our bike.

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Forum: Ride reports 12-04-2011, 02:16 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,243
Posted By amockalypsenow
Sorry for the lack of updates. We are now in...

Sorry for the lack of updates.

We are now in Togo, having been delayed in Ghana after our engine blew up in the middle of nowhere north of wenchi.

We spent almost 2 weeks bus-ing around...
Forum: Ride reports 11-06-2011, 01:06 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,243
Posted By amockalypsenow
Kat and I have just arrived in Bamako, Mali,...

Kat and I have just arrived in Bamako, Mali, after leaving Tambacounda, Senegal, yesterday morning.

I was kinda worried that crossing the border into Mali would be a hassle, people said they had...
Forum: Ride reports 11-04-2011, 02:58 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,243
Posted By amockalypsenow
http://img.tapatalk.com/c4cfd3f9-5c26-0437.jpgAs...

http://img.tapatalk.com/c4cfd3f9-5c26-0437.jpgAs far as the eye can see... In every street, in every town, on buses, on bicycles...

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Forum: Ride reports 11-04-2011, 02:40 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,243
Posted By amockalypsenow
So Dakar made me never want to experience another...

So Dakar made me never want to experience another large subsaharan city in my life, but still the people there were quick to smile, happy to help, and quite attractive. And,there are actually women...
Forum: Ride reports 11-04-2011, 01:54 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,243
Posted By amockalypsenow
If anybody's interested; Khadim has one stock...

If anybody's interested; Khadim has one stock r100g/s and one r80g/s for sale, that I know of. The r100 pictured is owned by another guy at CDV, Fara, and also for sale (1 million francs obo) sounded...
Forum: Ride reports 11-04-2011, 02:05 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,243
Posted By amockalypsenow
This is Khadim, the mechanic in Dakar. He's...

This is Khadim, the mechanic in Dakar. He's really good.
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Forum: Ride reports 11-03-2011, 05:31 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,243
Posted By amockalypsenow
So basically, what happened was this: there was a...

So basically, what happened was this: there was a guy there who offered to drive us the 120 kilometers to Nouakchott, and faced with few other options, and after talking to the guy and getting good...
Forum: Ride reports 10-30-2011, 07:49 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,243
Posted By amockalypsenow
To be continued.

To be continued.
Forum: Ride reports 10-30-2011, 07:47 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,243
Posted By amockalypsenow
Apologies for being offline for a while;...

Apologies for being offline for a while; Mauritania is not a great place to go wifi trawling! and besides which, I left my phone charger in western sahara/

So! A lot has happened over the last...
Forum: Ride reports 10-24-2011, 02:09 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,243
Posted By amockalypsenow
Ps. Crossed the tropic of cancer yesterday. ...

Ps. Crossed the tropic of cancer yesterday.


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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=22.054637,-16.747324
Forum: Ride reports 10-24-2011, 01:09 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,243
Posted By amockalypsenow
The vinyl panniers worked like a charm. There's a...

The vinyl panniers worked like a charm. There's a nylon webbing strap with clip that goes around the front of the tank under the steering head to keep them tight. I put extra stuff in the bottom of...
Forum: Ride reports 10-23-2011, 02:00 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,243
Posted By amockalypsenow
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Forum: Ride reports 10-23-2011, 01:52 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,243
Posted By amockalypsenow
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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=26.125507,-14.485530
Forum: Ride reports 10-22-2011, 03:24 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,243
Posted By amockalypsenow
http://tapatalk.com/mu/298dabe1-9649-5e4f.jpg ...

http://tapatalk.com/mu/298dabe1-9649-5e4f.jpg
Hi

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Forum: Ride reports 10-20-2011, 07:15 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,243
Posted By amockalypsenow
http://tapatalk.com/mu/29d6a66c-2987-7e4d.jpg ...

http://tapatalk.com/mu/29d6a66c-2987-7e4d.jpg
See, people are so trustworthy in morocco that this scooter was left with the key in the ignition.

http://tapatalk.com/mu/29d6a66c-2aa0-f252.jpg...
Forum: Ride reports 10-16-2011, 07:53 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,243
Posted By amockalypsenow
Also, went to see a Bollywood film at cinema...

Also, went to see a Bollywood film at cinema Fairouz that was awesome last night!


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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=34.020873,-6.837034
Forum: Ride reports 10-16-2011, 07:51 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,243
Posted By amockalypsenow
Ps, that's a 100dollar bill print wallet from...

Ps, that's a 100dollar bill print wallet from China town, not real benjamins.

Pps, I love nikon film cameras but this one, an FG, goes through batteries like nobody's business, which sucks.

...
Forum: Ride reports 10-16-2011, 07:47 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,243
Posted By amockalypsenow
Hey grifter! Thanks for the reply! All...

Hey grifter!

Thanks for the reply!

All good advice!

I replaced the old chain a few hundred miles ago but I'm considering having a whole new drivetrain shipped to me somewhere, if I can do it...
Forum: Ride reports 10-13-2011, 02:26 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,243
Posted By amockalypsenow
Got the Malian visa (same-day turnaround, and...

Got the Malian visa (same-day turnaround, and they have wifi in the embassy too) , now waiting for the Mauritanian visa to be processed (the visa office is busy, tiny, closes at 11am and not open at...
Forum: Ride reports 10-12-2011, 02:52 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,243
Posted By amockalypsenow
Forgot to say- chefchouean is rad. Also,...

Forgot to say- chefchouean is rad.
Also, correction: cinema rif is in the grand circle in tangier.
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