Is motorcycling allowed?

[Hairy]

Parking spot at a site survey this weekend, so needed to take a pic.

@IceCreamMan the homeowner had a nice red Ducati Monster in the garage.

 

Edited February 17, 2025 by Hairy

[Spokey]

On 2/14/2025 at 5:03 PM, IceCreamMan said:

New bike day. Rode 70 miles home in 4 degree temps but sunny and dry roads. Bike is small for 937cc motorcycle, agile and a pile of fun. Being tall I have had the high seat installed. Bought from Ducati Abingdon and got a monster deal. I like chewing the cud with sales folks. In January they sold 13 bikes and so far this month 11. Considering these are the worst 2 months for selling motorcycles that’s pretty good as Ducati I guess is a premium brand. What cost of living crisis eh. 
 

first mod done  🤣

Congrats on the new bike. That is a fine one for the country lanes of The Mud Patch!

[IceCreamMan]

44 minutes ago, Spokey said:

Congrats on the new bike. That is a fine one for the country lanes of The Mud Patch!

Took my gsa 850 out for a ride and then immediately afterwards got on the monster, its tiny in comparison and a barrel of laughs. Not as smooth as gsa and more agricultural but what fun. Had a street trip 765 a few years ago and this is even more agile. Crazy. Got good low down grunt. 
 

gonna be fun in the sun this summer. 
 

 

[RocknRolla]

Congrats on the TL Spokey. We have a friend who owned a TL. That twin sounded awesome!!

Nice Monster ICM. Always had a soft spot for the Ducati monster. 

Had Shoulder surgery a couple of weeks ago, and even though it's been raining for 5 days straight I miss riding my moto a lot.

Edited February 18, 2025 by RocknRolla

[IceCreamMan]

https://www.zabikers.co.za/2025/02/19/suzuki-gsx-s1000gx-not-the-n4/

[Spokey]

On 2/18/2025 at 1:33 AM, RocknRolla said:

Congrats on the TL Spokey. We have a friend who owned a TL. That twin sounded awesome!!

Nice Monster ICM. Always had a soft spot for the Ducati monster. 

Had Shoulder surgery a couple of weeks ago, and even though it's been raining for 5 days straight I miss riding my moto a lot.

Thanks Man, heal up well. I had surgery in 2006 for a well busted up left AC joint. Made the mistake of getting back to riding too soon, motorcycles and MTB, was a drama for years…….now I put the pain down to age Ha Ha (61) 

Anyways, I am in US on a work trip and have not been home for months……..I have to collect my Yamaha MT01 and the TLS when I return home in 10 days……am like a young kid at Christmas!

Jeeze and a Giant Stance that I have not ridden!!

[Hairy]

I am rather excited for the new KTM 390 Adventure!
 

 

[Hairy]

This morning

[Hairy]

This afternoon

[IceCreamMan]

16 hours ago, Hairy said:

I am rather excited for the new KTM 390 Adventure!
 

 

It’s very expensive here for what it is. But a sexy scoot. Same motor as the triumph 400. Great bike but expensive esp the hardcore version. 

[Rich Stan]

Picked up the latest model Tiger 900 Rally Pro. Really fun bike and love the sound of the triple. 

Coming off sports bikes it is a much more relaxing ride, doing my first dirt riding course next weekend which should be an eye opener

 

[IceCreamMan]

7 minutes ago, Rich Stan said:

Picked up the latest model Tiger 900 Rally Pro. Really fun bike and love the sound of the triple. 

Coming off sports bikes it is a much more relaxing ride, doing my first dirt riding course next weekend which should be an eye opener

 

That is sexyyyyy, congrats 

[Hairy]

On 2/26/2025 at 11:55 AM, IceCreamMan said:

It’s very expensive here for what it is. But a sexy scoot. Same motor as the triumph 400. Great bike but expensive esp the hardcore version. 

From what I understand the "hardcore version" will be around the 120/140K mark in SA

[IceCreamMan]

13 minutes ago, Hairy said:

From what I understand the "hardcore version" will be around the 120/140K mark in SA

It’s 7 grand here. Might squeeze the dealer a bit given KTM woes but unlikely to get a better deal on what is a new model. 
 

7 grand buys a lot of motorcycle from other brands so I don’t expect to see too many of these. But they would be very capable off road. 
 

https://www.ktm.com/en-gb/models/travel/2025-ktm-390-adventurer.html

Edited February 27, 2025 by IceCreamMan

[WaynejG]

Been a few changes in my bike life. Any ride on the Rocket that is longer than 30 minutes and my lower back is killing me. My L5/S1 fusion from a few years back does not help I suppose.

I have been wanting to get some type of dual purpose bike for the better sitting position and ability to do non technical gravel roads. Purchased a KLR650 with a 685cc big bore kit, reworked suspension and doohickey done. A bit rough cosmetically but a nice blank canvas.

Coming from the rocket, I was a bit underwhelmed by its tar road performance but happy with it's off road performance. Well truth be told anything after a rocket is going to be underwhelming. 

A very nice WeeStrom 650 popped up on Wild Dogs forum and my hamster started the treadmill working 🤣. Long story short, my son in law is buying the KLR and I am getting the strom.

Now I just need the rocket to sell.

[IceCreamMan]

v strom a most excellent purchase.