The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

General Category => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: CAMPOA on November 01, 2015, 02:38:25 AM

Title: New Member
Post by: CAMPOA on November 01, 2015, 02:38:25 AM

Hi there,

just entered the forum.

My name is João Rodrigues and i live in Maputo, Mozambique.

One year ago i started to work on a R65 form 1979.

Got interested in the forum as i don't have any info or help in Maputo. And my loyal friend sure does need me to have some mechanical knowledge.

Hope to ear from you guys one i have some challenges to solve and also if anyone need anything that i can help!

 :D

Title: Re: New Member
Post by: Burt on November 01, 2015, 02:48:54 AM

Welcome Campoa and I thought I would jump in first and say "we love photos".  

Lots of info here and a few friends west of you in RSA.  

If my memory serves me correctly Maputo used to be called Lorenco Marques in days gone by?

Cheers, Dave.

Title: Re: New Member
Post by: CAMPOA on November 01, 2015, 07:39:51 AM

Tottaly right Dave,

long long time ago, in another era, Maputo was called Lourenço Marques. You are Right!

I think i got the we love photo message! :) i ad 3 more here.

Is there a way to find RSA members? i am looking for some help in terms of vin licesing there.

We'll, thank you for the welcome!

Title: Re: New Member
Post by: montmil on November 01, 2015, 08:12:58 AM

Now that's an interesting R65 you have, Campoa.

Any idea on the front fork swap? Appears to be from a late model, Japanese dirt bike.

Post up any questions you may have. Enjoy your time here.

Title: Re: New Member
Post by: CAMPOA on November 01, 2015, 02:08:59 PM

Hi Montmil!

Its and inverted fork from an aprilia pegasos.

It improved deeply the ride on bad roads.

:)

Title: Re: New Member
Post by: Burt on November 02, 2015, 02:45:12 AM

Sweet looking moto there.  I am sure it works well.  

I remember on my first trip to Kruger Park in about '86 we took a left turn out of the park from Crocodile Bridge and I saw the sign to LM.  Thought it odd it had not been changed.  

Hopefully our RSA members will drop by soon. They might be found on the Members Map on the toolbar.  

Dave.  

Title: Re: New Member
Post by: CAMPOA on November 02, 2015, 02:50:10 AM

It runs lake a charm!!

appart from these dirty fuel issues.

I want to solve them soon.

You have to came back. 86 was a long time ago!! :)

Title: Re: New Member
Post by: Burt on November 02, 2015, 02:56:19 AM

I have been back but my best mate now resides in the UK.  My last trip was in 2003 when I ventured into Botswana.  

In '86 we rode from Joburg to the Cape and back through the Garden Route and Plettenburg Bay when we hit trouble and hired a bakkie to get the bikes back.  

Lovely part of the world.  Maybe return one day.  

Title: Re: New Member
Post by: CAMPOA on November 02, 2015, 03:07:29 AM

its awesome here!

really a Wonderfull part of the world!! No doubhgts!