Hannibal's Elephant

[matcho mick]

K70's,but don't think they do 4.50 rear,only 400,(someone will correct me ),best rubber for the low cost $'s,maybe 3.25 up front to slow the steering down a tad?,

[jimson]

Thanks Mick but I need the tyres to be for the dirt and  oldschool pattern. Jimson

[matcho mick]

explain/expand your concept of dirt?,(oldschool i understand),

[jimson]

Desert racer from the late 60s early 70s that's the look I,m after. Mick would you be interested in doing some engine work with your knowledge experience with these bikes it would be better then a bike shop ? Jimson

[matcho mick]

fuggg yeah!,letmeatit 

[firko]

Desert racer from the late 60s early 70s that's the look I,m after

I like the desert sled concept Jimson. I'll have my DT1 desert sled at CD10 so we should get some photo's of 'em together . I'm fitting Swenco leading link forks, 19" front with 400 trials tyre and period correct Curnutt shocks to mine for that old school desert look and feel. I'm using Nathans old DT1 racer as a base and it won't have any bling whatsoever, all patina including an original tank with a 1971 University of NSW Kensington campus gate pass sticker still intact . Jonesy's hoping to have his Triumph Bonneville desert sled there as well.                                                                       
                                                                               

[jimson]

Firko if Hannibal is ready for CD10 I would be more then happy to get some photos with your sled I don,t know if mine would be in the same league as yours though. That pic you put up looks cool. I,m thinking a trials tyre up front and a old school nobby on the back. Jimson

[matcho mick]

fugg me,1st kick  ,it lives  ,

[Tim754]

Watcha do wrong!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cheers and have a ball ! Tim754

[matcho mick]

likes avgas Tim ,but if you saw the motor,looks like it's been assembled with a gardern rake,& a shovel for tools, ,

[Tim754]

"looks like it's been assembled with a garden rake,& a shovel for tools,"

As long as their sharp

[jimson]

Mick it works. That's cool but how good does it work?    Jimson

[matcho mick]

Mick it works. That's cool but how good does it work?    Jimson

time will tell Jimson ,

[jimson]

Sounds okay  thanks Mick. Jimson

[matcho mick]

i see it still has no quietning devices fitted, , wheres the battery now?,:P