Offroad Project

[Marvo]

Overbudget by an enormous amount and the project took 4 months longer than planned but it's finally finished. It turned into a mad scramble (excuse the pun) because I have a 4 day trip in the Karoo planned over the Christmas holidays with some buddies but finally I road tested it coaxed it through its first 50 km's today after a complete rebuild. A couple of minor hicups like bolts coming loose and a puncture but she made it back home and is running like a dream.

Happy days.

 

[Resu]

Never used to be a fan of bikes but getting into them more and more. Looks good, where are you going to put 4 days worth of luggage?!

 

[Rpa07]

Nice Marvo and it looks sweet - how does it sound with that pipe? Have a good time with your buddies. Be safe we need all the administrative staff that we can!

 

[Marvo]

We'll be staying at guest houses and B&B so we'll travel fast and light on this trip. If we go on a camping trip and need to be self sufficient it's a completely different ballgame and I have a Honda Transalp which has top box, panniers, tank bag etc. The pipe's not too loud, it's the original but the catalytic converter has been removed.

 

[Marvo]

There's some pics of an original one here 2006 BMW HP2 Bike Test - Motorcycle USA - http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2006/07/article/2006-bmw-hp2-bike-test-2/

 

[gazzamikes]

Looking good! My recent project has gone from a little tlc to removing the engine, wheels and rear sub frame so Far! My main bike is all tucked away for the winter. Do you notice a difference in the drive noise between a chain drive and shafts drive? Never ridden a shafts driven bike before but noticed at the show earlier in the month they are getting quite popular

 

[Marvo]

I have a TransAlp that's chain drive but TBH you don't notice the noise on offroad bikes.