RocknRolla

Been hit by a lot of flying objects over the course of 23 years of riding. Bat (flying rodent type - not cricket or baseball) lots of bugs, some harder than others. aggregate from roadworks. was at about 100km/h on the way to nelspruit, hit me half on the shoulderpad, was farking sore. Just glad it wasnt my face, as I was visor open at the time. Hadeda on the knee. 3 bee stings in the face. 1 bee sting int the upper thigh.

I did post on WDs about this as well. My double persona has been exposed…😀

Only when you fall off… Personally, I wouldn’t ride open face. However, I do the shop run without a jacket and in shorts in summer sometimes. It will hurt equally when skin touches tar… I have had a faceplant at slow speed for a moto ( 35 to 40km/h) when I was riding my bicycle on dirt, and my helmet did it’s job, my concussion could have been far worse. What it didn’t do is protect my face. Had split upper and lower lip, eye almost swollen shut, and cuts even in my ear. I was spitting highveld sandstone out of my mouth for a week afterwards. But , we are all adults and surely should be able to face the consequences of our decisions, good and bad.

I got to ride the 11fiddy gs as well, my mate recently spent a substantial amount to get his running right. I can understand the hype around these classics. Holds its own to the modern versions, and for me rides better in some sense. More connected, other than abs, no rider aids. Comfortable for earing up off tarmac kms

My trip to the cape was even more epic than I anticipated. I had a LC1200GS ADV to my disposal. Only had about 22k kms on the clock ( so brand new). This thing almost ripped the arms out of my sockets, the power delivery is insane. Rode 1180kms in 3 days ( first day was only 150kms) Some photos to speak thousands of words.

First weekend since Feb that I’m not working or studying, and what better way to celebrate than with a ride. Headed west, with no real plan in mind. Lots of corrugation, loose gravel most of the way. The transvaal can do with rain. 150kms in 2 Hours, just what I needed. Next week Friday needs to roll on quickly. I can not wait any longer.

I have had those rides as well, cruising, thinking about the cool pics, but the thought of breaking the rhythm of the ride with photos is counterproductive. Flipside is to make the time, enjoy the stops and take the photos. That route looks like you would have accidentally set the camera off, and still have gotten good photos. next week this time, I’m in Montagu for the first evening of an epic bike trip. Will be taking photos and definitely posting a RR on wilddogs.

So the Andy Crowe Book seemed to have done the job. I am now a PMP. Or as my eldest refers to me.. P(i)MP

Just don't look anyone straight in the eye while using streetview... you will get bliksem'd

Thanks, we’re a group of about 5, lots of route planning happening looks like its gonna be Tankwa. I have unfinished business in the form of Ouberg Pass.

Any more of these Giant Forks kicking about? My Rockshox on the on-one went for it's last service.....after this i'll probably have to retire it.

Enjoying this thread. Thanks. I have been invited to ride some karoo roads at the end of the month, and I am seriously looking forward. Not sure what I'll be riding, as the logistics of getting down and back up from JHB in limited amount of time means my bike stays home. My bike riding is limited to commuting at this stage, ( I got excited as I had to go via pretoria this morning to pick up my fork from Cogent) Will try an make an concerted effort to ride for leisure once my exam is done.

Is it possible to load anything into the bed of a modern bakkie over the side these days?

I have one of these: Can add socket extensions, as my previous car also had limited room for strap spanner.

Yeah, it's weird. I have had sone tight filters (but none that did not budge with a bit of effort.) May be, as you said, the filter went on with no oil on the seal, creating a friction bond. Nice thing about you replacing the filter yourself, at least you know how tight it went on, and that this will not be an issue on the next oil change. I personally have very little faith in workshops, I have had too many bad experiences with supposed reputable mechanics as well as delaerships.

Car Size is moot when people drive while distracted. Although as per the initial post, it does decrease the margin for error significantly. The anecdotal evidence I have heard historically is that a bigger car is safer for the occupants, screw everyone else.

https://a.co/d/jbmnSCn I'm hoping this is the case when I write my exam.

What kind of oil filter tool did you use? (not pointing fingers, just curious for my own macabre interest) (Chain, strap or those metal finger jobbies.)

Had some passing chats with Tony, a loss for sure. Sorry to hear about his passing.

Ahh yes, “ let those who ride, decide” similar to removing all the cautionary labels and warning signs and let natural selection take it’s course. I’m all for adults making informed choices, and accepting the consequences.

Yeah, after having my face stiched back together after a mtb fall, there is no way i’m riding with my face exposed on a moto. also, bugs in your teeth are not cool. Don’t care of you are bear grylles or anyone else

I have a freecom 2 system. Got it for the same reasons. Navigation and taking calls while moving between sites. Sometimes certain things are time sensitive, and missing loads of calls could be problematic. I had 2 issues. 1) the helmet I had was quite noisy, causing difficulty to hear some people. 2) the wires for the speaker plug deteriorated on both the original and the 2nd helmet mounting system I bought. This caused both to stop working. have not ridden with it for more than a year, as the cost of a 3rd “second helmet kit” wil surpass what I spent on the original system. for your purpose, I would rather look at a set of JBL endurance run headphones. Will obv not work with earplugs. (Used these as well with success for navigation. No calls and can gooi tunes.) edit, we have not been crazy busy the last while, so missing calls not such an issue. I normally call back at my next stop.

Not even when I was “fit”

The Husky SM is practical, for hooling around town and quick run arounds the hood.

I'd take the above over our current circus.