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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..

So Wayne, sorry to hear. To a biker it's like losing a part of you. Keep lots of photos.

Got to admit, I also find my top box very handy - especially on runs to the supermarket. And for the same reasons as you. Just on long trips the possibility of it breaking is something I want to avoid and it also is a bit high for me. Plus, of course the bouncing around of contents as you mention. I'm trying to figure out my ideal combination and think it is going to be some combination of pannier bags, a soft top bag (probably both from P.K) and then a tank bag. I also wear a CamelBak so that has to be factored in too. I agree with you about tying them down. As Andrew has mentioned above, straps are important and while I have used cam buckle straps so far for fastening and they work loose so perhaps Rokstraps are the best option. I agree that the Anakees are great. It's still early days for me but so far they have performed well and inspire confidence in me - which is important. Good to her you have had no wobble problems. WildDogs is full of stories of guys who have. Cheers to all for your input.

All good and sensible, thanks. My problems then seem to be: I don't want to carry my top box because it's high, heavy and I fear for its integrity when bumping along on corrugated dirt roads. I have a fair bit of camera kit, including mini-tripods, which I need to access regularly. I don't have either pannier bags or a tankbag. It seems to me that those would resolve my issues. At some point I want to be able to take some supplies for an outdoor overnight and to do some self-catering so I need to be able to cater for that. I agree with your point about soft luggage. Seems to be the way to go. Pete, the guy Andrew_Smith has bought stuff from, seems to be a regular guy who makes good quality, basic kit and will make to customer requirements so I need to figure out exactly what I wan and then decide to ask him or something like ATG or Badger bags which Chris at Flying Brick carries. One last question: Any problems with stability or speed wobbles when loaded? Cheers and thanks for your input.

@ Andrew Smith. I see you are buying stuff from P.K on Wilddog. It's something I have to plan. If you look at my photos you'll see I used a plain old duffel bag with straps and that just doesn't work. They work loose, take ages to load and unload and with the 3 types of luggage I carry I need more access on the road. My 3 luggage types are 1. Clothing. 2. Tools 3. Camera kit. With them all packed in one duffel bag it is a mission for me to stop and access a different camera, battery or piece of camera kit. And even with very limited clothing I'm at max packing capacity. I'm wondering if I need pannier bags or just a more efficient way of fastening a bigger bag or even more bags. Putting different luggage into different bags is surely the answer. Spokey, you are the dust devil here. What do you do? Anybody else have suggestions on luggage and packing? It seems to be an artform.

Yes, Early days yet but I have found that on tar they have changed the handling characteristics of my bike completely. And highlighted my dodgy riding style. The bike now falls progressively into corners rather than having to be manhandled and the steering tracks straight as opposed to turning in bends. I'm not sure if that was my style or due to the triangular wear on the tyre but either way it's far more stable now. Just painfully pricy. On the Cedarberg trip they were superb and going into Stadsaal caves I even rode sand without too much fuss other than a head shake here and there. Both you r tyres are highly regard but I hear good things about the Dunlop TrailMax too. 505/50 tyre I think so perhaps they are a consideration for you too. Hoping to post a video link here soon of my trip. Cheers

Haha. ChristiaanSt, thanks very much. I will send you a DM to arrange a meetup later this week to check things out. It may have to be around Thursday if that's OK. Thanks again. By the way, is that you selling helmet hangers like a bomb on Wilddog? If so, good for you.

Huh?

Just got back after an overnighter to cedarberg. Going to try to post some photos here but size may be a problem.

It was finally time to replace my trusty Anakee 3s. Got these last week and I'm planning a Cedarberg trip soon to see how they go. I hope to have some photos to show soon.