Get ready for your chance to win a Harley Davidson Sportster XL883 valued at a cool R 60 000 in the 6^th FIRE IT UP monthly motorcycle giveaway, the winner of this magnificent Harley will be announced on Saturday the 26^th on November at 13H00 as not to clash with the annual Toy Run.

“We have decided to continue the promotion into next year and include some overseas trips to MotoGP, the competition will still remain free of charge, however existing customers will qualify for two entries, customers who have sold us their motorcycles will also qualify for a double entry”. 

We are also committed to our new expansion program, add another 500sm to our showroom which will give us and lot of additional space this should all be in place and up and running in February/march. We will also be announcing some industry breaking news on the 1^st of December that will be MIND blowing news for all motorcyclists, this will further cement my policy of making motorcycling more affordable in South Africa while adding integrity so watch this space,” said Langton   

To enter and win all you must do to enter is complete an entry form, like FIRE IT UP on our new website, like us on Facebook and Instagram, answer some questions about the store which can be found on Facebook, Autotrader or on their Website or go into the store to fill in an entry form and your name goes into the draw, the winner will be announced at 11am on Saturday the 26th Nov at 13H00.

FIRE IT UP, shop 2, showrooms and workshop, entrance on Leslie, corner William Nicol and Leslie drive, Sandton between the Cycle Lab and the Pro Shop. For more information, call 011 4670737

For Motorcycle sales call Berto on 079 494 2404 or James on 076 827 9676 or 011 4670737

Selling a motorcycle call The Bike Buyers, James on 076 827 9676 or visit www.bikebuyers.co.za

Mr consistent Ryan Hunt took a comfortable 5^th place overall in the over forties 2016 International World Vets race at the Glen Helen circuit in California USA this last weekend.

This was Hunts 2^nd big International this year, as he recently returned from the UK where is competed in the International World MXDN Vets event at Fairleigh Castle finishing 11th overall the best overall position of the SA team riders that took part he then returned to South Africa to clinch his 12^th SA National MX Title and his 4 decades of SA National Motocross championships an all-time SA record.

Huge crowds attended the Glen Helen event in the USA to view some of the best teams and riders from all over the world, the field saw ex world champions all well over 40 going head to head with each other in two gruelling heats in which none of them seemed to have lost their touch and were all remarkably quick.  

“The 2 heats were some of the toughest racing I have experienced, as none of the riders in the full field gave an inch, they all fought to hold their positions, it really did not seem to be an over 40’s Vets race,” said Ryan Hunt (Tork Craft) “For starters every rider wanted the hole shot and one had to ride like hell to keep your position, passing was another problem as no one wanted to give up a position and where riding defensively in both heats, I was happy with the result and I really enjoyed the racing, said the SA Champion Hunt.    

Daryl Hurley (Hus)New Zealand who raced the AMA series for four years, with his best result being an 8th in the 125 class at Budds Creek in 2003, easily won the Over-40 Pro class at Glen Helen. Hurley was one of 16 New Zealanders at the 2016 Dubya World Vets. UK’s Ex World Champion and last year’s winner at Glen Helen Kurt Nicoll (KTM) took 2^nd spot overall followed Japans Kenjiro Tsuji  (Hon), in the best finish for a Japanese rider in the history of the event, 4^th went to the Spanish national champion Javier Garcia Vico (Hon) and a solid 5^th from South Africa’s Ryan Hunt (Hon).

The top ten had riders from New Zealand, England, Japan, Spain, South Africa, Canada and the USA.

Caption: Tim Sharp (714) hole shot the first moto of the Over-40 Pro class, but lost the front end at the bottom of Shoei Hill. He suffered a broken leg—evident to those who look closely at the photo. SA Ryan Hunt is on the outside see Olfa mud guard

RESULTS: OVER-40 WORLD MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP

Glen Helen Raceway

1. Daryl Hurley (Hus)………………1-1

2. Kurt Nicoll (KTM)………………..2-2

3. Kenjiro Tsuji (Hon)……………..4-3

4. Javier Garcia Vico (Hon)………3-4

5. Ryan Hunt (Hon)…………………6-5

6. Gordon Ward (Yam)…………….5-6

7. Brian Wheeler (Kaw)…………..8-7

8. Julian Cerny (Kaw)……………..7-8

9. Jeff Willoh (Suz)…………………11-9

10. Brandon Milstead (Yam)…….10-10

11. Ron Lechien (Kaw)……………12-11

12. Shawn Wynne (YAM)………..13-12

13. Mike Reefman (Yam)…………9-17

14. James Lavender (Kaw)……..15-13

15. John Kirkcaide (Hus)…………18-14

16. Ed Foedish (Yam)……………..17-15

17. Aaron Hunt (Yam)……………..19-16

18. Jurgen Kuppers (Kaw)………16-21

19. Chad Hartman (Kaw)………..21-18

20. Geoff Walker (Suz)……………20-19

On Sunday September 25th 2016, tens of thousands of distinguished gentlefolk in hundreds of cities worldwide donned their cravats, tweaked their moustaches, pressed their tweed and sat astride their classic and vintage styled motorcycles to raise funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer research and suicide prevention.

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride was founded in Sydney, Australia by Mark Hawwa. It was inspired by a photo of Mad Men’s Don Draper astride a classic bike and wearing his finest suit. Mark decided a themed ride would be a great way to combat the often-negative stereotype of men on motorcycles, whilst connecting niche motorcycle communities together. That first ride in 2012 brought together over 2,500 riders across 64 cities. The success of the event encouraged the founder to consider how it could be used to support a worthy cause.

• In 2013, over 11,000 participants in 145 cities around the world raised over $277k (US) for prostate cancer research.

• In 2014, over 20,000 participants in 257 cities in 58 countries raised over $1.5M (US) for prostate cancer research.

• In 2015, over 37,000 participants in 410 cities in 79 countries raised over $2.3M (US) for prostate cancer research.

Influenced by the tragedy of losing one of the ride hosts to depression, 2016 saw a change in the DGR health goals. Now, the funding of suicide prevention programs is a DGR focus, in addition to prostate cancer research through the new official charity partner The Movember Foundation and the support of title sponsors Triumph Motorcycles and Zenith Watches.

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride is a celebration of the art of being dapper and classic custom motorcycles.

What does that mean, you ask?

Think: Monocles, jaunty trimmed moustaches, silk vests, crisp shirts and tailored suits.

Ride: Cafe' Racer, Bobber, Classic, Tracker, Scrambler, Old School Chopper, Modern Classic, Sidecar, Classic Scooter, Brat Styled motorcycles. Visit the style guide to check out the bikes that make The Distinguished Gentleman’s the unique event that it is.

Do: Bring your finest manners, neatest facial foliage, a sense of fun and a smile.

Pay: The ride is free however those riding are encouraged to make a donation to the cause as well as consider helping reach the fundraising goals by getting friends, family and colleagues to donate via your personal fundraising page.

Register: To set up your personal fundraising page and register for your nearest ride, visit www.gentlemansride.com/register

A number of companies operate a fund matching programme, meaning that the money you fundraise is doubled by them.