Spokey Posted January 28, 2022 Posted January 28, 2022 On 1/24/2022 at 8:48 AM, Andrew_Smith said: The bike is back in the garage and took her for a long ride to Velddrif over the weekend. Don't know if I was stupid to tackle it in the heat but the mechanic said she needed to get some long miles in. Waited for the family in Velddrif, whereby I camped at Columbine Co. for an iced coffee. Small world, realised that the owner (Albert) is family. Fun fact, Itchy Boots stopped at the place as well on our journey up to Namibia. Stopped at Port Owen to jump into the water to cool down. Afterwards, we went back to Yzerfontein where we spent time with the family returning back on Sunday late afternoon. This is a fine looking bike. I am enjoying my 690 Enduro R but the bike sure has some faults. Nothing that some Randellas thrown at it won’t fix. I am short at 177cm or around 5’8’’ in old money. I can touch toes done on the tar but that is not enough for me off road. I have a Rost Racing lowering link but ran out of time to install and set up as I am off back to the Mid East to work. Fuel range at 220 kms is a bit little in the Karoo. I have the underseat tank which is a great help, holding 6 litres but the engine runs off the rear tank and the aux drains into that. So any top up after about 100 kms means you are only fueling the rear. Max range means taking the seat off and that is a hassle with soft luggage. I am going to look at the Safari Tank and see how that may do. Sure the bike won’t be quite the over sized dirt bike but will be a light weight ADV bike! Hairy, BenReaper and Andrew_Smith 3
Spokey Posted January 28, 2022 Posted January 28, 2022 Yesterday’s quick run up to Swartburg Pass via Montagu Pass and Outeniqua Pass on the way home. Trip was cut short when I received the call to return to Dubai tomorrow. Sat in Oudtshoorn ages sorting tickets and hotels! Andrew_Smith, patches and BenReaper 3
WaynejG Posted January 28, 2022 Posted January 28, 2022 47 minutes ago, Spokey said: This is a beast of a bike. It must be pure pleasure winding that throttle open………..in a different way to my tiny little ZRX1200R who also has a silky smooth engine. It is mind numbing how it makes power. No matter what the revs are or gear, twist that throttle and it just goes. It feels as though the power will never stop. Hairy, Spokey and BenReaper 3
Andrew_Smith Posted January 30, 2022 Posted January 30, 2022 (edited) On 1/28/2022 at 5:56 PM, Spokey said: This is a fine looking bike. I am enjoying my 690 Enduro R but the bike sure has some faults. Nothing that some Randellas thrown at it won’t fix. I am short at 177cm or around 5’8’’ in old money. I can touch toes done on the tar but that is not enough for me off road. I have a Rost Racing lowering link but ran out of time to install and set up as I am off back to the Mid East to work. Fuel range at 220 kms is a bit little in the Karoo. I have the underseat tank which is a great help, holding 6 litres but the engine runs off the rear tank and the aux drains into that. So any top up after about 100 kms means you are only fueling the rear. Max range means taking the seat off and that is a hassle with soft luggage. I am going to look at the Safari Tank and see how that may do. Sure the bike won’t be quite the over sized dirt bike but will be a light weight ADV bike! I am loving the G650X, couldn't ask for a better bike, to begin with. Sadly, she doesn't see too much dirt often since I mainly commute with it and the occasional long trip to Yzerfontein. We probably do a group ride once or twice a month if we all are not too busy. 177cm short... Damn, you are my height and I thought I am tall. The bike is lowered since the previous owner was 1.6m but if you look at the bike you would see that the seat is lower than the front fork, I have got quite a few comments regarding that. I still want to that it down to MP Suspension (he installed the shock for this bike) and ask him to dial it in according to my weight and height. Yeah, my fuel range is not far at all, probably 200km or 210km if I really push it but I am also in reach of the next gas station. My fuel consumption on the bike is 4.02L/100km, so I am not complaining. An extended tank would be awesome but they are super expensive for the G650X and needs to be imported... In all honestly, I cannot keep up with the bike off-road, definitely more capable than my riding skills at the moment. Edited January 30, 2022 by Andrew_Smith Spokey and BenReaper 2
Andrew_Smith Posted January 31, 2022 Posted January 31, 2022 Quick golden hour ride along the train track. Sadly, ended up with a puncture in the front wheel... Part of the adventure/game I guess. Will need to go fix it later in the week at our local Trac Mac. IceCreamMan and BenReaper 2
Andrew_Smith Posted January 31, 2022 Posted January 31, 2022 If you need a hook for your gear, please consider supporting my friend who 3D prints these brackets. Works like a charm holding my full suit and helmet. https://www.bike3d.co.za/
BenReaper Posted January 31, 2022 Posted January 31, 2022 (edited) Took a coffee ride up to our local One-Tree-Hill on Sunday morning with my boy and opted for a detour home via the railway service road. Got stuck next to the railway, but fortunately I'm like The Hulk, I get strong when I get angry and then I pick up 800's.😁 Ps: these damn upside down pic's again....🤦♂️ Edited January 31, 2022 by BenReaper Hairy, Andrew_Smith, IceCreamMan and 2 others 5
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted February 1, 2022 Posted February 1, 2022 9 hours ago, BenReaper said: Took a coffee ride up to our local One-Tree-Hill on Sunday morning with my boy and opted for a detour home via the railway service road. Got stuck next to the railway, but fortunately I'm like The Hulk, I get strong when I get angry and then I pick up 800's.😁 Ps: these damn upside down pic's again....🤦♂️ Questionable choice of shirt aside, looks like a very nice little outing....... WaynejG, Wannabe, IceCreamMan and 2 others 5
Gnarly Posted February 1, 2022 Posted February 1, 2022 On 1/28/2022 at 1:02 PM, Steven Knoetze (sk27) said: There is an interview on The Race's podcast with Danilo Petrucci. What an amazing guy, also gives some insight to just how well he actually did and how tough the Dakar is. The factory rally teams (Husqvarna, KTM and GasGas) train out of our workshop here in Dubai. Petrux 9 is a great guy, very friendly and always up for a chat with us after training rides. Even when he came in hobbling after cracking his ankle. Looking forward to seeing him in Moto America. Wannabe, IceCreamMan and Duane_Bosch 3
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted February 1, 2022 Posted February 1, 2022 14 minutes ago, Gnarly said: The factory rally teams (Husqvarna, KTM and GasGas) train out of our workshop here in Dubai. Petrux 9 is a great guy, very friendly and always up for a chat with us after training rides. Even when he came in hobbling after cracking his ankle. Looking forward to seeing him in Moto America. Not confirmed it seems........
Gnarly Posted February 1, 2022 Posted February 1, 2022 14 minutes ago, Steven Knoetze (sk27) said: Not confirmed it seems........ https://www.crash.net/motogp/news/995622/1/danilo-petrucci-confirms-motoamerica-switch-ducati
BenReaper Posted February 1, 2022 Posted February 1, 2022 3 hours ago, Steven Knoetze (sk27) said: Questionable choice of shirt aside, looks like a very nice little outing....... I spent my Christmas/New Years holiday locked up with Covid. Making every weekend a mini vacation now. Need to set the mood with the right shirt.😜 Hairy and Steven Knoetze (sk27) 2
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted February 1, 2022 Posted February 1, 2022 2 hours ago, Gnarly said: https://www.crash.net/motogp/news/995622/1/danilo-petrucci-confirms-motoamerica-switch-ducati Funny, in his interview he is very much on the fence on whether he will do it or not. Who knows......
Hairy Posted February 1, 2022 Posted February 1, 2022 4 hours ago, BenReaper said: I spent my Christmas/New Years holiday locked up with Covid. Making every weekend a mini vacation now. Need to set the mood with the right shirt.😜 That shirt is louder than your bikes pipes, so loud shirts save lives then ....................... Steven Knoetze (sk27) and BenReaper 1 1
Hairy Posted February 1, 2022 Posted February 1, 2022 Just had to get a short ride in after work to clear the head Steven Knoetze (sk27), BenReaper, Thug and 5 others 7 1
Andrew_Smith Posted February 1, 2022 Posted February 1, 2022 31 minutes ago, Hairy said: Just had to get a short ride in after work to clear the head The best medicine! Hairy and BenReaper 2
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