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2 hours ago, IceCreamMan said:GS are a dime a dozen here. And expensive,
not a big fan but they do look cool. If I had the coin I would go for the 850 over the 1250 I think. Don’t need all the heft.
Very true, every second bike you see here on the road is a GS but I think it is for good reason - it is just fantastic bikes and they clearly have the market.
I have seen a few riders stating that they tried other alternative options but they keep coming back to the GS.
Since there is a lot on the road, parts should also not be a problem at all.
3 hours ago, GhostSixFour said:Yeah, something like that.
You're a new rider still? I get that, makes these big bikes scary. Go for some basic training. I'd recommend doing an off-road course - I learned more there than on my beginner road course. They teach you how to pick it up, how to balance and all that. Will make you a much more confident rider even on the road. And, at least for the ADA one I did, you don't even need off road tires or the like.
Correct, new noob rider learning the ropes slowly but surely.
Started with a BMW G450X but sadly I had problems with it, after getting it fix at BMW I'll decided to sell it to get something better suited for longer miles and service intervals.
Got a bargain on a BMW G650X through a friend and been happy ever since.
I probably have 2000km behind my name, so still a fresh spawn in the motorcycling world but I am loving it. My poor bakkie is just being used for bad weather and a weekly shopping run, otherwise I always choose the bike.
I think a basic off-road course would be a great idea, anyone you could perhaps recommend here in the Northern Suburbs, Cape Town?
Daai girl mag maar ry.
Saw a few videos of her already, mind blowing - the way she handles that bike is incredible!
So basically what you are saying I must stop with my excuses haha. When I have my full bike license I wouldn't mind test riding one.
1 minute ago, GhostSixFour said:I love these. Probably my next bike.. This or 1200GS, will see what the future holds.
I really love the bigger GS bikes, sadly I don't think I'll be able to manage it with my 60kg body. That being said, the Urban GS is also not a light bike but much lower, so should be easier to handle.
The GS would be miles ahead in comfort and for long traveling.
BMW R nineT Urban G/S
My dream bike confirmed.
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Spes Bona Loop ????
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Beautiful KLR with lekker aggressive looking tyres @Spokey
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????West Coast National Park
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Was looking for some dirt roads around Yzerfontein, saw this path going up to the radio tower. Beautiful view at the top.
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3 hours ago, sawystertrance said: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?
No skelm purchasing this time haha.
I think it is the wind that changed the form of the bag, was a bit windy as well on Klipheuwel going through all the way to Malmesbury.
2 hours ago, Steven Knoetze (sk27) said:Is it maybe the perspective, or my eyes, or is that front end SUPER raked out??
Looks out of proportion......
Your eyes are not deceiving you - my friend said the same thing to me the other day we went for a ride.
All I can think of is that I need to readjust the rear shock since it was set up according to the previous owner who was heavier than me.
The rear shock is not OEM, it was built by a guy in Cape Town, so maybe I should visit him to tune it according to my weight and height.
Durbanville to Yzerfontein for the weekend. Left just after 07:00 this morning, was misty and cold when I past Darling.
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@sawystertrance get in touch with Pete and ask for his assitance, I am sure he will be more than willing to help you out. And as you can see already, his pricing offers great value for money compared to the rest.
I cannot fully comment on speed wobbles but I did any expierence any on my loaded bike, same can be said for my friend who was more heavy loaded than me.
Personally, I think that comes down to the tyres that you are running on the bike. I am currently running Metzeler dual sports on mine while my friend has the MITAS E-07. I got a pair of new Michelin Desert with the bike as well but the previous owner warned me that they get finicky when you hit 80kph on the tar.
Also, don't be afraid to seek advice on the Wilddog Forum, awesome community - I am also learning my way on the bike since this is a complete new experience for me.
8 hours ago, sawystertrance said:@ 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.
It is a tricky one, I am also getting used to the whole idea but I am very impressed with the little Nomad Bag! I will be using it again when I am going to my parents in Yzerfontein for the weekend.
Straps play a role, my friend swears with ROK straps but that wasn't in my budget at the moment:
https://flyingbrick.co.za/product/rok-adjustable-straps/
I went to my local Spiro's and settled with the R90 pair of ratchet straps which worked for me greatly so far.
Another bag option is maybe this one:
https://flyingbrick.co.za/product/duffel-bag-40l-little-karoo-v2/
My friend got it for his BMW 800 and offers a lot of space. He then uses his top box for food storage.
On our previous trip, I only used the 26L Nomad bag which I used strictly for clothing, toiletries. I made sure to only pack the stuff I will require later when arriving in the camp place and since we stopped at shops, I did not want to leave any valuables in that bag. So tools and valuables I split between my tank bag and backpack, in your case, I would keep the tools (if not too bulky) in my tank bag and my camera kit in my backpack, along with chargers and accessories.
Returning to packing, it is an art form and my first attempt also needed rethinking and going back to the drawing board. Also, I think packing lightly is keen as well - something I quickly realised.
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On 9/29/2021 at 12:48 PM, MTBeer said:any thoughts on this?
I am hooked. Voice overs might be a bit annoying for some but I found it better than Money Heist.
1 hour ago, dirtypot said:I picked up a nice little commuting steed for my incredible 1.2km daily commute
I haven't had a bike for a while, so it's been fun to ride again. It's not the most powerful bike I've ever had, but it serves its purpose well. It's been well looked after and has a nice throaty exhaust on it. Enjoying it so far, and it's also the first bike I've ever had where I can leave all of my kit on and in the bike and walk into a shop like a regular person! Have never had that before with any of my other bikes.
Happy commuting!
10 hours ago, Hairy said:Does that pinch the back of the helmet ... ie would the foam at the back deform over time?
That's actually a good question since there is pressure on the foam when hanging of course. Not sure if this is really a problem in the long run.
EDIT: Correction, the foam at back doesn't deform, it is only the soft sleeve that deforms which is totally fine.
Also got a nice mount from my friend for the gear:
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Very interesting, would have never guessed.
I totally agree with you on that point. I mean there isn't options available in that cc size which is a pity since I feel that is the sweet spot for power and weight. Why don't they make models in 650cc range anymore? Would love to know because I think there is a big gap in the market. Or is everyone honestly seeking only horsepower over everything else?
The Husky 701 is a beautiful bike but quite pricey.
2023 XR600R would be rad! Bulletproof bikes those, tipiese plaasbike. Even second hand they are sought after and still keep their value good.