Paul Ruinaard Posted July 13, 2020 Posted July 13, 2020 Have taken delivery of this about 2 weeks ago. Very happy. Always wanted one and this came up. Awesome bike to ride. There is something very cathartic about an open road and a bike like this which makes me ride like a hooligan. please please loose that top box Yep i am not a fan of them as well but when it come to practicality bs looks they win every time. Having to lug a helmet around inside or put your belongings in a backpack when using the bike day to day is always a ball ache. Spokey 1
Patchelicious Posted July 13, 2020 Posted July 13, 2020 This is so cool, I had to post on two threads: RoddieJ, Wannabe, mazambaan and 3 others 6
Kranswurm Posted July 13, 2020 Posted July 13, 2020 This is so cool, I had to post on two threads: Absolutely super.Very emotional but very cool. Patchelicious and LBKloppers 2
Hairy Posted July 13, 2020 Posted July 13, 2020 Factory Road, Salt River. I was on my way to Buco and stopped when I saw all the Vespas! Didn't make it to Buco...How over badly priced are they selling for?
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted July 14, 2020 Posted July 14, 2020 How over badly priced are they selling for? Have an acquaintance selling a very neat Vespa 200 for R35k.
Letum911 Posted July 14, 2020 Posted July 14, 2020 So finally I can add to this thread. I little R1200GS crossed my path lastweek and I pulled the trigger on it. Main purpose of the bike is to travel a bit with the missus and to do weekend tour a month. But with that being said on a lovely sunny day I will most likely end up riding to work etc as well. As a first trip, starting from Jhb, what would you recommend? I was thinking Dullstroom but this morning a friend started talking about a trip he did to Parys. Paul Ruinaard, mazambaan, Steven Knoetze (sk27) and 7 others 10
Blackbeard Posted July 14, 2020 Posted July 14, 2020 So finally I can add to this thread. I little R1200GS crossed my path lastweek and I pulled the trigger on it.WhatsApp Image 2020-07-14 at 10.03.09.jpeg Main purpose of the bike is to travel a bit with the missus and to do weekend tour a month. But with that being said on a lovely sunny day I will most likely end up riding to work etc as well. As a first trip, starting from Jhb, what would you recommend? I was thinking Dullstroom but this morning a friend started talking about a trip he did to Parys. Enjoy.
Scalpel Posted July 14, 2020 Posted July 14, 2020 Decide what type of riding you will be doing. Then decide if the tires on the bike are suitable for your application. By the way! Congrats and enjoy!! There is some great off the road routes to Dullstroom and Parys. Letum911 1
Letum911 Posted July 14, 2020 Posted July 14, 2020 Decide what type of riding you will be doing. Then decide if the tires on the bike are suitable for your application. By the way! Congrats and enjoy!! There is some great off the road routes to Dullstroom and Parys. Is there a best of both worlds tyre or not really? To start off well most likely be road bound until both of us are more comfortable on the bike. Realistically I have not been on a proper bike since about 2013. So a long time out the saddle.
Scalpel Posted July 14, 2020 Posted July 14, 2020 Is there a best of both worlds tyre or not really? To start off well most likely be road bound until both of us are more comfortable on the bike. Realistically I have not been on a proper bike since about 2013. So a long time out the saddle. There is quite a few dual sport options available. Anakee wild. Metzler Karoo 3 etc. Blackbeard, Steven Knoetze (sk27) and Letum911 3
Paul Ruinaard Posted July 14, 2020 Posted July 14, 2020 So finally I can add to this thread. I little R1200GS crossed my path lastweek and I pulled the trigger on it.WhatsApp Image 2020-07-14 at 10.03.09.jpeg Main purpose of the bike is to travel a bit with the missus and to do weekend tour a month. But with that being said on a lovely sunny day I will most likely end up riding to work etc as well. As a first trip, starting from Jhb, what would you recommend? I was thinking Dullstroom but this morning a friend started talking about a trip he did to Parys. To Dullstroom is boring. From Dullstroom is excellent. Over Long Tom to Sabie and then around to Hazyview etc etc. Letum911 and WrightJnr 2
Trance Dance Posted July 14, 2020 Posted July 14, 2020 How over badly priced are they selling for?Px200 was R35 000, I couldn't get a price for the 150 sprints which is my preference (in the absence of the 180 super sport). I paid R35k a year agofor my low mileage 2007 bmw dakar for comparison.
sawystertrance Posted July 15, 2020 Posted July 15, 2020 There is quite a few dual sport options available. Anakee wild. Metzler Karoo 3 etc. My mate's GS 1250 came shod with Anakee Adventures which he says are fantastic. They are 80 - 20 tyres and were highly rated by a couple of tests I've seen. Letum911 and Spokey 2
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted July 15, 2020 Posted July 15, 2020 Px200 was R35 000, I couldn't get a price for the 150 sprints which is my preference (in the absence of the 180 super sport). I paid R35k a year agofor my low mileage 2007 bmw dakar for comparison. I think the orange PX200 is Leo's actually.He does great work, if he says it good it is probably an understatement.He did a nut and bolt restoration on a RGV250VJ23, you could eat off of that bike!!!!
sawystertrance Posted July 15, 2020 Posted July 15, 2020 https://ridermagazine.com/2019/03/26/michelin-anakee-adventure-tire-review/
travisza Posted July 15, 2020 Posted July 15, 2020 The looks might not be for everyone (with the wings) but you can't help but enjoy the review. The guys are just so excited about the bike
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