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Nice, Hairy. That's always a nice ride and even though I've ridden the coast road since it was still in its old rough tar format, I never get tired of it. Went up Chappies yesterday and sat in the sun for a while Loads of bikes riding past.

Found this too. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.schalasoft.routerecorder&hl=en&gl=US

Where was this Andrew?

I'm having the same problem and received the same message from them. On Oct 14!!!! Grrrr.

Careful with that Hairy. Remember what happened to Itchy..

So eff is still a maybe?

Hairy, Won't you have to buy yourself a pair of these?

Spokey, Are you over in Kuwait now? If so, why don't you hire one for a day or so to give yourself a feel for it.

Ha. The GS in normal sand pose. Just kidding. That sand looks very tricky for any bike and kudos to you guys for attempting it. Good fun and very good practice.

https://www.crash.net/motogp/news/989847/1/official-darryn-binder-gets-rnf-yamaha-motogp-seat-2022

Hairy, I think you have the right attitude. Get fixed what you can get fixed, then sit back, take the heat out of it and write it off to school fees. The most telling thing you have said in all your posts on this matter is this one: "I do really love riding this bike though " There it is. 'Nuff said. Go ride.

Ice cream, I did that pant job when I was going through a bad patch. It ended up being a disaster because it was in Winter and I covered my bloody Timberland boots in sea green coloured paint. Said boots cost more than I got paid for the week's work. Grrrr.

Hell Hairy I'm so sorry to hear that. It sounds like the guys you bought it from are real rogues. Have you talked to a manger there about your concerns?. If you intend taking it further I think it would depend on your purchase documents and whether or not you bought it voetstoots. Best advice I can think of is to stay on their case to get fixed or replaced what they have undertaken to do and then move to another shop. Don't spend another cent there.

My claim to fame is that I painted the fence on the North Circular outside the Ace Cafe some years back.

Even Harley riders...

Ah good. Sorry, I assumed you went over the pass. When I see "Franschoek", I think "Franschoek Pass".

Yes Hairy, Spokey has it spot on. Bikers have to be ready for all weather and Cape Town with all its mountains and micro-climates, makes it a risky guessing game. Problem is it is dangerous too, not only for the loss of traction but also for the loss of traction by other road users, most of whom don't seem to slow down for rain. I would imagine Franschoek pass in the rain would be a very dangerous road from that point of view. Be careful out there boys.

Yes it was a great break from covid confinement. Can't tell you how good it felt. It's something you have to look forward to. I know the video is long and most will not watch the whole thing. Kudos to you if you did but thanks for even looking at a bit of it. Lots of mistakes but I'm hoping to keep improving.

Spokey, our economy is tanking and I just don't think the market exists for classic bikes. And where will SA be in 10years? As a comparison, look at Zim. Do you think you would be able to sell it there? As a project it's a great one and it's a great bike but to sell at a profit I think you would have to sell overseas. And I think doing that you would make a profit.Just my opinion but perhaps I'm very mistaken. Apparently used cars in SA have risen in price so perhaps bikes would too except they are more of a niche market compared to cars. Keen to hear other opinions.

https://youtu.be/VAgM5WnfPoE

Haha. Will do..

Slight hijack here - Hairy, have you seen my latest video? I know it's 39 minutes long but do you think the guys here may be interested in seeing it?

Some nice footage here of the Binder Boys riding a bit with Greg Minnaar. https://www.motogp.com/en/videos/2021/10/06/red-bull-race-week-brad-binder-hopes-for-motorland-magic/397195

Have you been doing some skelm purchasing? Howcome your Nomad bag is bigger once you reach Darling than it was when you stopped for petrol?

I went for a short ride along the coast road. Riding through Camps Bay to get there was hell. Traffic was chock-a-bloc and the are was as crowded as can be. Christmas has come early..