Is motorcycling allowed?

[IceCreamMan]

I would be very surprised if this ever happens, see they are saying the same for F1 where I 100% believe it will never happen.

I would be surprised to however 2 strokes make sense to save costs and extract power.

[Spokey]

All the mags and articles I read of late are talking about buyers wanting bikes which are simple and back to basics.  The Millenials aren't interested in biking and the guys who are, don't want crazy superbikes anymore.  There's a reason why the Z900 and new Katana are so popular.  If I hadn't bought the TRX I would have been shopping around for a good XJR1300

That XJR is a wonderful beast, would be a fine garage buddy for Big Zed.

[the nerd]

Would I be considered mental if I wanted to trade my versys 650 for a KLR 650? 

 

Im wanting to do a bit more gravel etc... 

 

Or would I be better off going for something larger? 

[IceCreamMan]

Would I be considered mental if I wanted to trade my versys 650 for a KLR 650? 

 

Im wanting to do a bit more gravel etc... 

 

Or would I be better off going for something larger? 

 

The KLR is agricultural compared to the Versys and you may dislike that. If mild gravel is yr aim maybe use the Versys for a small while. IF you like gravel and dual sport look to a twin, BMw GS800/850 or Vstrom 650 or more hard corewould be the KTM 790 etc. 

 

The KLR is a sedate ride, will go anywhere and with a mod or 2 reliable like an anvil. But it aint going to accelerate or give you the jollies like a versys would. If you can live with that go for it. At one stage I wanted to return to basics and moved from a Vstrom 1000 to a DR650. Loved it. Then only owned single cylinders for 10 years.

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

I have just seen the new Honda CBR650R and I really, really like it............

[IceCreamMan]

I have just seen the new Honda CBR650R and I really, really like it............

 

They are hot little bikes, and if they were physically a lil larger I think  I would of bought that instead of a Trumpet. 

[Andymann]

They are hot little bikes, and if they were physically a lil larger I think  I would of bought that instead of a Trumpet. 

 

Stop blowing your own Trumpet 

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

Actually looking into the CBR650R, I now prefer the CB650R which brings me back to the MT-07 and XSR700.

Good thing I don't have money for any of the above or I would be in trouble choosing.......

[IceCreamMan]

Actually looking into the CBR650R, I now prefer the CB650R which brings me back to the MT-07 and XSR700.

Good thing I don't have money for any of the above or I would be in trouble choosing.......

 

All those came up on my radar when I wanted a middle weight naked. All great bikes and the MT07 is really cheap here and good deals were available on all of them. The power of the twins is a little lacking I thought and the cb650 was a little small physically. I am 6ft 3 in old money. 

 

The Honda is also the victim of a little quirk here. When you get an A2 licence here the bike you ride cannot exceed 47bhp. Now , a lot of makers restrict bigger bikes to this limit in order to have a wider market and also its easy enough to de restrict once you have a full licence. However, the full power model may not make more than double the restricted model power wise so the honda has a power output of 94 hp. Triumph get away with that by having a completely separate street triple model that makes 47bhp. 

[Trance Dance]

Would I be considered mental if I wanted to trade my versys 650 for a KLR 650?

 

Im wanting to do a bit more gravel etc...

 

Or would I be better off going for something larger?

I've recently been through the process of finding a dual sport bike. I tested three klr650s as I thought it was the bike I wanted. I settled on the BMW f650gs Dakar and I'm very happy with that decision. At R35000 was great value. I've done a little gravel and it coped well. I'm mostly using it as a commuter.

[the nerd]

I've recently been through the process of finding a dual sport bike. I tested three klr650s as I thought it was the bike I wanted. I settled on the BMW f650gs Dakar and I'm very happy with that decision. At R35000 was great value. I've done a little gravel and it coped well. I'm mostly using it as a commuter.

 

I do love my versys, 70000km and going well.. 

 

I just want to be able to do some more, maybe join the Bonafide guys to swaziland and stuff like that! 

[Spokey]

Would I be considered mental if I wanted to trade my versys 650 for a KLR 650?

 

Im wanting to do a bit more gravel etc...

 

Or would I be better off going for something larger

 

I am a big KLR fan. If I need “fast” I am lucky to have the option of some sporty, although old, road bikes in the garage. My KLR has taken me all over the Klein Karoo including day trips into Gamkaskloof and trips like the 4x4 route at at Louvain. As Ice Cream Man said, it is agricultural but I love the simplicity of it. I have upgraded the suspension which makes a huge difference. Several other littlle tweeks too, like pipe and airfilter. I do find long tar treks to be a mission and cruise slowly, around 90 to 110 so I try and avoid that. Of course the KLR can go quicker but it is not a comfortable ride with the knobblies! think an Africa Twin might be my next ADV bike for faster tar cruising. I am also waiting to see the new Tenere 700 as it is only 9kg heavier than the KLR but with around 60% more power and 10% more torque. I like the mid size bikes on the dirt and this Yammie sounds like it can handle the tar bits with ease too. Whatever I choose, my KLR is a keeper!

Edited January 17, 2020 by Spokey

[Spokey]

 

A little more from the KLR fan club.....well, me, that will be all then!

[Goodbadugly]

One of my older motorcycles (dt 50) has rust in the tank. A lot. Does anyone know of guys who can remove the rust and epoxy coat the inside?

[Kranswurm]

I am a big KLR fan. If I need “fast” I am lucky to have the option of some sporty, although old, road bikes in the garage. My KLR has taken me all over the Klein Karoo including day trips into Gamkaskloof and trips like the 4x4 route at at Louvain. As Ice Cream Man said, it is agricultural but I love the simplicity of it. I have upgraded the suspension which makes a huge difference. Several other littlle tweeks too, like pipe and airfilter. I do find long tar treks to be a mission and cruise slowly, around 90 to 110 so I try and avoid that. Of course the KLR can go quicker but it is not a comfortable ride with the knobblies! think an Africa Twin might be my next ADV bike for faster tar cruising. I am also waiting to see the new Tenere 700 as it is only 9kg heavier than the KLR but with around 60% more power and 10% more torque. I like the mid size bikes on the dirt and this Yammie sounds like it can handle the tar bits with ease too. Whatever I choose, my KLR is a keeper!

Louvain...have not been there in years.We used to do a MTB 2 day stage race in December that started and finished at the Riding Club in George.Went over the old Montague Pass,overnight camp at Louvain then over the Old Wa Pad and back to George.Lovely Dubbly.Always looked forward to that every year

You are very lucky to live in the area

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

One of my older motorcycles (dt 50) has rust in the tank. A lot. Does anyone know of guys who can remove the rust and epoxy coat the inside?

 

I know of a guy in Cape Town, if that will work for you then drop me a PM.