Three Miles High - Page 2

oldgringo · 03-22-2011, 08:08 PM

I thought I'd touch base, here is an update on my Mavila Calvary. I've put 1800 miles on it now and have had no mechanical issues, it cruises easily at 50 mph, overall I'm getting about 80 mpg. It is fun moto to ride, I'd like to improve the rear suspension though. I've got enough confidence in the moto to take it on a trip, I'll probably head south on it sooner than later, my plans are to visit some Pre-Inca ruins that that I've not been able to get out to with my other moto. The attached photos are from the Inca ruins at Pachacama, the history of Peru is absolutely incredible, I've visited these sites all over the country there are many more to see. http://www.lostcitiesofperu.com/

Weldangrind · 03-22-2011, 08:14 PM

So cool! The only thing I've seen that's remotely close in concept is the Mayan ruins at Tulum. I'll be watching for more photos.

Have you removed the rear shock to measure it? A few members have reported that an R6 shock is a good solution, but that might not suit your bike.

oldgringo · 03-22-2011, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

So cool! The only thing I've seen that's remotely close in concept is the Mayan ruins at Tulum. I'll be watching for more photos.

Have you removed the rear shock to measure it? A few members have reported that an R6 shock is a good solution, but that might not suit your bike.

Weldangrind, I haven't measured the shock, thanks for the tip, I'll look into it. Thanks again

JTCAndrew · 03-22-2011, 10:04 PM

The Tail light on this bike looks just like the one Trevort has on his "Q" Anyone else pick up on that? I know Trevort bought his "q" used, but I wonder how it ended up with a tailight like this??????????? :?:

SpudRider · 03-22-2011, 10:35 PM

Thanks for posting the wonderful photographs, OG.

If you have more, please do share them with us.

Spud

FastDoc · 03-23-2011, 11:59 AM

I'm glad to hear the report of the reliability of your bike.

Thanks for the photos of the very interesting places you have gopne to. Looking forward to more!

jape · 03-23-2011, 04:13 PM

Good to see you riding and getting to such great places. thanks for the pics.

That tail light is in fact the same one as early Roketa up to 04 (2008) and Kinlons.

lego1970 · 03-24-2011, 09:32 PM

I would love to explore South America someday, especially parts of the Patagonia areas. From what I've seen it looks very remote.

noelo123456 · 10-08-2011, 12:34 PM

I bought that bike. I am very happy and satisfied. I would like to make trips like those oldgringo. I inspire much confidence. luck to all

Pliskin · 10-11-2011, 01:48 AM

Thank you oldgringo for unbelievable photographs. Amazing place. That altitude is crazy. 16,200 feet that's almost 5km. That is a ceiling for helicopters. I wonder if there are any animals at that altitude.

oldgringo · 10-12-2011, 12:36 AM

Pliskin, thanks, there are a lot of animals at very high elevations, mostly alpacas and the like.

Pliskin · 10-12-2011, 06:13 AM

Thank you for the pictures. Now i know.

03-22-2011, 08:08 PM	#16
oldgringo Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Azuay Province, Ecuador Posts: 319	I thought I'd touch base, here is an update on my Mavila Calvary. I've put 1800 miles on it now and have had no mechanical issues, it cruises easily at 50 mph, overall I'm getting about 80 mpg. It is fun moto to ride, I'd like to improve the rear suspension though. I've got enough confidence in the moto to take it on a trip, I'll probably head south on it sooner than later, my plans are to visit some Pre-Inca ruins that that I've not been able to get out to with my other moto. The attached photos are from the Inca ruins at Pachacama, the history of Peru is absolutely incredible, I've visited these sites all over the country there are many more to see. http://www.lostcitiesofperu.com/ __________________ http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/
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03-22-2011, 08:14 PM	#17
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	So cool! The only thing I've seen that's remotely close in concept is the Mayan ruins at Tulum. I'll be watching for more photos. Have you removed the rear shock to measure it? A few members have reported that an R6 shock is a good solution, but that might not suit your bike. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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03-22-2011, 10:04 PM	#19
JTCAndrew Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jamestown, PA Posts: 589	The Tail light on this bike looks just like the one Trevort has on his "Q" Anyone else pick up on that? I know Trevort bought his "q" used, but I wonder how it ended up with a tailight like this??????????? :?: __________________ Andrew - Jamestown, PA 16134 YouTube Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/Jtcomp2009#p/u 2009 Qlink XF200 Supermoto 1982 Honda CM200 Bobber - SOLD 2003 JEEP Liberty SPORT = 3" Lift 2002 Chevy Trailblazer LTZ - Family Cruiser
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03-22-2011, 10:35 PM	#20
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thanks for posting the wonderful photographs, OG. If you have more, please do share them with us. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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03-23-2011, 11:59 AM	#21
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I'm glad to hear the report of the reliability of your bike. Thanks for the photos of the very interesting places you have gopne to. Looking forward to more! __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-23-2011, 04:13 PM	#22
jape Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: central vic australia Posts: 113	Good to see you riding and getting to such great places. thanks for the pics. That tail light is in fact the same one as early Roketa up to 04 (2008) and Kinlons.
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03-24-2011, 09:32 PM	#23
lego1970 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Blue Springs, Missouri. United States Posts: 505	I would love to explore South America someday, especially parts of the Patagonia areas. From what I've seen it looks very remote.
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10-08-2011, 12:34 PM	#24
noelo123456 Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 2	hi I bought that bike. I am very happy and satisfied. I would like to make trips like those oldgringo. I inspire much confidence. luck to all
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10-11-2011, 01:48 AM	#25
Pliskin Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 341	Thank you oldgringo for unbelievable photographs. Amazing place. That altitude is crazy. 16,200 feet that's almost 5km. That is a ceiling for helicopters. I wonder if there are any animals at that altitude. __________________ Zongshen 200gy-2
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10-12-2011, 12:36 AM	#26
oldgringo Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Azuay Province, Ecuador Posts: 319	Pliskin, thanks, there are a lot of animals at very high elevations, mostly alpacas and the like. __________________ http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/
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10-12-2011, 06:13 AM	#27
Pliskin Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 341	Thank you for the pictures. Now i know. __________________ Zongshen 200gy-2
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