Topic: I thought I was the only one still living!!

[The Lone Builder]

Well hello South Africa! I've been on the forum for quite a while, but only now discovered the SA Branch.

I'm up here in Harare and have been (slowly) trying to rebuild a 750K2, carried all the way from Belfast (N Ireland that is). It's been a slow process because, if you think parts are hard to come by in SA, try Zim. Most of the bits I have sourced on eBay (US, Europe and other places) have been caried here to avoid the astronomical postage and of course the taxes and duty. I didn't know there was a source for spares/parts in SA!!

And just to confirm how daft I am, today, after years of looking for a bike to cannabalise, I took possession of a second bike - a very rough 750 K1. Cannabalisation is now pointless as I have already bought all the parts I need, so a second restoration/renovation will start shortly.

It'd be great to meet up with some of you guys next time I'm in SA (Probably 22-29 June in Durban and JNB area).

And if someone can post more details of the spares sources, I'd be very grateful.

Sean

[01Thomas]

HI Sean

I live in Durban but I work in Germany. Let me know via a PM (private message) when you're due there next. I'll probably be there again in November 2018. If you need anything I do have an xxx-load of CB750 spares. I also have a K1.


cheers
Thomas

[andy750]

Ill be in J`burg and Cape Town in November 2018 coming from USA if you need anything from here.
cheers
Andy

[The Lone Builder]

Hi Andy,

Sorry I haven't responded; I had no response fro so long, I forgot about it.

As chance would have it, I'll be in Durban next week. Supposed to be on my way already, but sprained my ankle on Sat and having idling problems with the bike.

If you're there, maybe we could meet up.

Sean

[The Lone Builder]

Oops,

Meant "Hi Thomas!"

[01Thomas]

Hi Sean

As per my PM to you I now work in Germany and I'll only be back in Durban towards the end of the year.

Sorry to miss you
Thomas

[spotty]

Has anyone heard from Sean ( the Lone Builder ) he was , last I heard, still making his way north through Africa
With the current fxukup hoping he made it somewhere safe before his journey ground to a halt
Hoping he's well , and if you're out there mate, let us know how you're going
Spot

[The Lone Builder]

Hi Spotty,

I made it! Thanks for asking.

As of 24 March, I’ve been in Belfast. Now I’m looking for somewhere to hibernate for the next few months. I was lodging with my niece waiting on my flight back to Zim, but that’s just been cancelled 

I don’t think it’d be fair to impose on them indefinitely so I on the hunt for somewhere, preferably with a garage/shed so I can do some work on the bike to help pass the time.

[spotty]

No worries mate

I saw your fun and games on the updated Speedo cable thread so my tiny mind had been put at rest

And there are worse places to be stuck.....oh hang on, have they closed the pubs there too ?

NNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[Terry in Australia]

The bottleshops will still be open though.

[spotty]

Yeah but....

Proper draught Guinness is a god given pleasure that cannot be replicated with something in a can with a widget in the bottom

[Terry in Australia]

Yeah but....

Proper draught Guinness is a god given pleasure that cannot be replicated with something in a can with a widget in the bottom

Ha ha, well I've always considered Guinness to be poor quality toilet cleaner Spotty, but I've never been a fan of most beers, if I was back in Ireland, I'd be wolfing down good Irish Whisky.

[The Lone Builder]

Fewer and fewer places are selling “proper” draught Guinness these days Spotty. I came across this thing when staying with friends in Wales. The off-licences – as we call them here – are indeed still open.

Terry, the stuff you’re referring to comes from that other place, across the sea; it’s not Irish. Our holy water is spelt with an “e” – whiskey 

[Stev-o]

Has anyone heard from Sean ( the Lone Builder ) he was , last I heard, still making his way north through Africa

You need to read his blog!

Follow his journey through Africa @ http://Belfast2BelfastByBike.com

[Terry in Australia]

Fewer and fewer places are selling “proper” draught Guinness these days Spotty. I came across this thing when staying with friends in Wales. The off-licences – as we call them here – are indeed still open.

Terry, the stuff you’re referring to comes from that other place, across the sea; it’s not Irish. Our holy water is spelt with an “e” – whiskey 

Ha ha, thanks mate, semantics aside, I enjoy a good whisky/whiskey from either place, even Japanese Suntory is a delightful drop.

[01Thomas]

I don't believe a word you say. We need a trip report!

Hi Spotty,

I made it! Thanks for asking.

As of 24 March, I’ve been in Belfast. Now I’m looking for somewhere to hibernate for the next few months. I was lodging with my niece waiting on my flight back to Zim, but that’s just been cancelled 

I don’t think it’d be fair to impose on them indefinitely so I on the hunt for somewhere, preferably with a garage/shed so I can do some work on the bike to help pass the time.