Is motorcycling allowed?

[patches]

Possibly posted here before, but pretty amazing to see what some riders can get out of a bike

 

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

8 hours ago, patches said:

Despite having previously posted here to drool about the Norden, I will take this opportunity to do it again!

Number 2 on my dream bike list and likely more achievable than No. 1 (Husky 450 RR).

Along with Mike Horn, it seems like longtime KTM rider, Lyndon Poskitt will be promoting the Norden 901

 

 

Makes sense that Lyndon is "on it", it is essentially a restyled/rebranded KTM 890.

[IceCreamMan]

So went to look at that gsxr400 and came home with another Gamma. I think I am a prodigal. (A lopsided one)

5582 kms in 38 years. 

[Hairy]

7 minutes ago, IceCreamMan said:

So went to look at that gsxr400 and came home with another Gamma. I think I am a prodigal. (A lopsided one)

5582 kms in 38 years. 

NIce .... can we try an experiment ... go outside to take the pic again, but rotate your phone 180deg and then post here again.

[Spokey]

Lovely 260 km jaunt into the Klein Karoo with the Missus this past weekend. Vergelegen road and the Mount Hope road between the Swaartburgs and Outeniquas.

[Hairy]

Sure the pic is not the most scenic, or even well composed.

But none of that matters.

She took me to site yesterday in the rain, and to a rather awesome client this morning, and each and every ride is a good ride that leaves me smiling.

I filled up the tank yesterday and figured this morning that I should see how "economically" I could ride her. This was really going very until some stuuupid car kept racing past me at stupid speeds a bit after every traffic light ... I would filter through and then ride in a civilised manner and this chop screams past and cuts in.

We end up next to each other at the next light and I just wanted to get away from him, pull away at a reasonable pace and he then comes in again the same as before ......... opened up the HD, slammed through the gears and there was no way he could keep up, though he did try. I did get away from this chop though from then on, so all was good and well.

[WaynejG]

Travelling from PE to Port Alfred yesterday, I stop at the Nanaga Farm Stall for petrol. Guy there on a Triumph Rocket.

Start talking to him, he is from Fort Beaufort. He had strapped a bag to the bike and just started riding. Says he has no idea where he will sleep. Just thinks it will be somewhere near Storms River.

Flippen awesome is all I can say.

 

[Hairy]

4 minutes ago, WaynejG said:

Travelling from PE to Port Alfred yesterday, I stop at the Nanaga Farm Stall for petrol. Guy there on a Triumph Rocket.

Start talking to him, he is from Fort Beaufort. He had strapped a bag to the bike and just started riding. Says he has no idea where he will sleep. Just thinks it will be somewhere near Storms River.

Flippen awesome is all I can say.

 

Before we had kids we would just pick a direction and go (In the car) and see where the road takes you .......... what that guy on the Rocket is doing really stirs my spirit!

 

[WaynejG]

4 hours ago, Hairy said:

Before we had kids we would just pick a direction and go (In the car) and see where the road takes you .......... what that guy on the Rocket is doing really stirs my spirit!

 

Got to agree with you, stirs my spirit too.

[IceCreamMan]

Went to the Brighton burn up. Fabulous autumns day. Massive event. 

[Hairy]

1 hour ago, IceCreamMan said:

Went to the Brighton burn up. Fabulous autumns day. Massive event. 

 

[Spokey]

On a road trip. Left Hoekwil on Thursday for Scottburgh. Took the scenic route via Barkly East, Rhodes and Naudes Nek Pass.left Scotties yesterday for Joburg…wow, crazy wind at Sterkfontein Dam, there really should be speed sailing events there! To Pretoria today for my FAA flight medical. Heading back toward home tomorrow, route as yet undecided. The Katoom has been amazing but she likes her 95 Octane a lot when ridden enthusiastically! The posters are in Walkerabout Inn in Rhodes, I never had the pleasure of riding the Rhodes Challenge but it seems it was one tough event. Shame it is no longer on the callender.

[sawystertrance]

You're in good company. Itchy rode up there a while ago.

[sawystertrance]

Spokey, What pannier bags do you have?

[IceCreamMan]

17 hours ago, Hairy said:

 

 

 

 

 

Dayum..... that Gamma is hawt.....  

[Spokey]

7 hours ago, sawystertrance said:

Spokey, What pannier bags do you have?

Hi there

 

I use the ATG bags. They are the medium size if I remember correctly. Perfect for a week away and staying in guest houses. I carry tyre repair kit and rain suite in the top box including basic tools though am aware of the weight higher up. I bought a second chain tool today with the correct links as I forgot my other one in my KLR’s saddlebags. I had visions of a busted chain on Naudes Nek……….the puncture was enough of a hassle!  I do have a great water proof barrel bag to sit on the rear seat but did not need so much volume this trip, that would be good if camping. If two up I would have to rethink my  system. I carry my back back for the hydration bladder but invariably end up strapping it to the front of the top box as I get tired of the weight on the shoulders……..my wife kindly reminds me that I am not as young as I once was! 
 I can really recommend the ATG bags. The inner bags seal by the roll top method and are totally water proof.