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On 2/2/2024 at 3:41 PM, Spokey said:Both gorgeous, man, that 990 is something lekka for my collection! Please Do Not reveal where it is, nor its price ha ha! See if you can ride the 1190, that acceleration will make you smile! Then take the traction control off…… On a serious note, I find the TC on these bikes to be excellent, you do not feel it being intrusive as I have heard can be so on other models. The dirt mode allows ample spin up when required. It still has 100hp in dirt and rain mode. I use Rain mode too when on the tar in the wet. If not it easily spins the back wheel on a top gear acceleration from 100 kph to pass traffic! LC8 engine is magic…..that thing will sound awesome with that pipe.
sorry…..rambling now……you realise too that I am an 1190 fanboy!
I am not saying you should look at this, but I am not saying you should not either.
+- 41000km on the clock, 2012, 30th Anniversary Edition.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/771166251536666/?referralSurface=messenger_lightspeed_banner&referralCode=messenger_banner
On 2/10/2024 at 10:31 PM, betaboy said:Question: Should Bike Hubbers that incorrectly spell Campagnolo be banned for a period of 31 days?
🤓🤭✍️….
it really is irrelevant how they spell Campbagnoloh, as long as they ride on SRAM drivetrains and spell SRAM correctly then the world is all good.
On 2/9/2024 at 2:43 PM, WaynejG said:Sad that you have to sell the HD but it is what it is.
I know there will be a Harley in my future again. Be it as a primary bike, or a secondary one.
What sunk the two bike garage was buying the new family car end of last year, and donating the ex. family car to my eldest.
BUT I was 3 x KTM 990 adventures parked outside Doodles on the way home a little earlier and I got so excited seeing them, that I am now looking forward to the next bike option/s.
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Hey you riff raff ... if you know anyone looking for a Harley (Fat Bob).....
Turns out that this being the first time using FB to place an add, I had it set to only go out to "friends" and groups that I am part of ... so shared to the public as of this morning .... I am just a noob with FB 🤣
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1096211241396111/
1 hour ago, sawystertrance said:..And you haven't mention a Tiger 900 yet, just to add to the confusion.
does not mean I have not considered it, or been trawling YT RE the 900.
A quick meeting this morning followed by a awesome little ride through the Durbanville Hills to take a look at a little KTM 990 Adv, and then took the following for a little spin in the neighbourhood.
1. 2016 GSA 1200
2. KTM 1190 R
3. KTM 990 adv Dakar 30th edition colour scheme
I wish I could have taken the 1190 for a longer spin.
The GSA felt like the 2018 GS I took out to Kalkbay, and was a good feel.
That "little" 990 feels like fun, lots of fun.
So I left a little more confused, and left wondering if it would be worthwhile trying out the Honda Africa Twin as it falls somewhere between the 1190 and 990.
The air cooled GSA 2010/11/12 is still in my cross hairs .... though after riding the 2016 it might be a matter of selling the HD and MTB now to cash in hand, and add a bit more to this budget over time to get a 2016 and younger GSA. What I do dread is that I would have to use to car then if I go to meetings....so not much of a highlight to me.
I don't like debt, so would rather save up vs taking out a loan to pick up any shortfall on a new bike that has my interest....it sucks, but ja, it also does not suck.
Bad jokes aside ... any of you riff raff lining up for the new Kove's?
37 minutes ago, Spokey said:Both gorgeous, man, that 990 is something lekka for my collection! Please Do Not reveal where it is, nor its price ha ha! See if you can ride the 1190, that acceleration will make you smile! Then take the traction control off…… On a serious note, I find the TC on these bikes to be excellent, you do not feel it being intrusive as I have heard can be so on other models. The dirt mode allows ample spin up when required. It still has 100hp in dirt and rain mode. I use Rain mode too when on the tar in the wet. If not it easily spins the back wheel on a top gear acceleration from 100 kph to pass traffic! LC8 engine is magic…..that thing will sound awesome with that pipe.
sorry…..rambling now……you realise too that I am an 1190 fanboy!
I am not saying the 990 is R75K
42 minutes ago, sawystertrance said:Fair enough. Just thought it was a non-negotiable.
I am learning that this will be like Mountain Bikes ... you always want to try the next one, then the next one and the next one
The idea of cleaning a chain and dealing with replacing chains and sprockets does make me feel 🤮
36 minutes ago, sawystertrance said:Nice bikes but I thought you wanted shaft drive?
I did, but Youtube vids and just about every KTM rider I speak to have swayed me!
Still a GSA 1200 AC candidate, just casting my web a little wider and trying the bikes to see what works best for me.
I am new to this game, with the Harley being my only "big bike" ... so need to explore a little more I recon on my options.
8 minutes ago, WaynejG said:On a recent trip to Patensie with my Rocket, my cycling mate on his Gs650, my son hated the ride in his R1. The puncture also did not help. 180km round trip and he all of a sudden did not enjoy his R1.
4 days later the deal was done. Rode to the bike shop on his R1 and came back on a KTM1290.
He has ridden the KTM more in 3 weeks than he did the R1 in 6 months. Every ride he comes back with his ears in his mouth he is smiling so much.
going to "look at" these two hopefully over the weekend.
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3 hours ago, IceCreamMan said:Them dudes at BMW are evil. Bastids.
just pulled the trigger on a GSA850. Couldn’t resist the deal offered. Just .could.not.
#JUSTSAYING
10 minutes ago, Spokey said:
There ya go. So the machine has about 1500kms on. I bought it standard and have subsequently fitted Bark Busters, an SW Motech bashplate and crash bars. Plus a headlight protector….a bit bulky I think, but does the job until I find a better one. I fitted a chain guide, I cannot believe they released the bloody thing to run in the dirt with out a chain guide. I have a Black Widow end can, sounds wicked. I had the baffle out but as great as it sounds it became a pain on long open roads. Baffle back in, sounds cool, a little more fruity than standard but not aggressive. I have VPS covered the bike as well. More upgrades coming from Camel Products a rear brake lever that increases the brake feel, a one finger clutch mod an instrument cluster support and fat pegs. In time I will fit the enduro exhaust mod, it works with the Black Widow can. If I really get enthusiastic and sell my KTMs this machine will get Touratech suspension front and rear!……………………..or maybe I keep the KTMs anyway!
I bought the Turkana bags, 15l per side, a clever rackless system . Pricy but not paying for a set rack.
Flipping awesome .... just a reminder RE your KTM's please?
25 minutes ago, Spokey said:
show some pics of your T7 or it never happened
Let's see what offers you get now 
16 minutes ago, IceCreamMan said:AAMOI, I think my router is listening to me and with the discussion of GS related things here I am now getting BMW ads targeted at me. Specifically for F850 GSA which dealers are now discounting at close to 20 percent.
and frilly underwear, make up and hair dryers with timeshare and herba life is what you are looking for.
21 minutes ago, The Ouzo said:that pic wont look as cool with a GS parked there.
FACT
Is this a bit of a risk for a 2016 with 95K on the clock ... I have asked for a service history ... so waiting for that
https://www.webuycars.co.za/buy-a-car/BMW/R Series/B3CB10330
Motorists vs Cyclists.... again
in Cycling Safety
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The problem is not the means of transport, the problem is the chop operating the vehicle ... be it skateboard, bicycle, motorbike, car or truck.
The whole them vs us argument from all parties need to stop, and it should be more a mindset of responsible human beings vs those who disregard the safety of others.