Is motorcycling allowed?

[BenReaper]

4 hours ago, Wannabe said:

LOL!!!! I'll rather not. Sounds like baffles has been removed. 🤪

In the wise words of the average American Redneck, "Send It!" and also "Get'er dun!". 😜

[BenReaper]

Did a Tankwa trip with my usual riding group today. There were only 4 of us(and my son as pillion), but if you're leading or sweeping less is better. 

Headed to the Tankwa Padstal first followed by a kloof braai at the foot of Katbakkies Pass. It was extremely hot but fun nonetheless. 🤙

[Ed-Zulu]

Chaps, who's your go to online bike shop for spares and riding stuff?

[BenReaper]

1 hour ago, Ed-Zulu said:

Chaps, who's your go to online bike shop for spares and riding stuff?

This usually depends on what I'm looking for. 

Gear I don't buy new as it's moer expensive and there are lots of really good second hand stuff available on the market.

Parts, chain's & sprockets etc., I will usually look on the websites of Motorcycle World, Flying Brick and Tracmac. These are all Cape Town based. Then for tyres I also go to the websites of Just Bike Tyre and Bike Tyre Warehouse.

Hope this helps some.

 

[Spokey]

11 hours ago, BenReaper said:

This usually depends on what I'm looking for. 

Gear I don't buy new as it's moer expensive and there are lots of really good second hand stuff available on the market.

Parts, chain's & sprockets etc., I will usually look on the websites of Motorcycle World, Flying Brick and Tracmac. These are all Cape Town based. Then for tyres I also go to the websites of Just Bike Tyre and Bike Tyre Warehouse.

Hope this helps some.

 

Agreed

[Spokey]

I do not think I have any rational thought processes when it comes to motorcycles and recently KTM or Ducati. The children's inheritance is dwindling!!!!

I rather impulsively just splashed out on this gorgeous (to me, anyway) KTM 690 Enduro R 2018 model with the rally kit and  extra under seat fuel tank. 123lbs lighter than my KLR 650 and 67% more HP. I have done one test ride to bring her to Hoekwil to show the Missus. Will pick her up on Tuesday after having my preferred tyres fitted. I do look forward to getting her dirty😁

The pic is of the bike but not a pic of mine.

[RoddieJ]

5 hours ago, Spokey said:

I do not think I have any rational thought processes when it comes to motorcycles and recently KTM or Ducati. The children's inheritance is dwindling!!!!

I rather impulsively just splashed out on this gorgeous (to me, anyway) KTM 690 Enduro R 2018 model with the rally kit and  extra under seat fuel tank. 123lbs lighter than my KLR 650 and 67% more HP. I have done one test ride to bring her to Hoekwil to show the Missus. Will pick her up on Tuesday after having my preferred tyres fitted. I do look forward to getting her dirty😁

The pic is of the bike but not a pic of mine.

Congratulations Spokey, and great addition to the garage.

Many safe and happy miles 👊🏽

[Hairy]

13 hours ago, Spokey said:

I do not think I have any rational thought processes when it comes to motorcycles and recently KTM or Ducati. The children's inheritance is dwindling!!!!

I rather impulsively just splashed out on this gorgeous (to me, anyway) KTM 690 Enduro R 2018 model with the rally kit and  extra under seat fuel tank. 123lbs lighter than my KLR 650 and 67% more HP. I have done one test ride to bring her to Hoekwil to show the Missus. Will pick her up on Tuesday after having my preferred tyres fitted. I do look forward to getting her dirty😁

The pic is of the bike but not a pic of mine.

Funny thing ..... I have been "looking" at those 690's that are for sale as of late.

[Thug]

Congratulations on the new addition Spokey. 
 

Didn’t realise that the KLR was so porkey. 

[BenReaper]

23 hours ago, Spokey said:

I do not think I have any rational thought processes when it comes to motorcycles and recently KTM or Ducati. The children's inheritance is dwindling!!!!

I rather impulsively just splashed out on this gorgeous (to me, anyway) KTM 690 Enduro R 2018 model with the rally kit and  extra under seat fuel tank. 123lbs lighter than my KLR 650 and 67% more HP. I have done one test ride to bring her to Hoekwil to show the Missus. Will pick her up on Tuesday after having my preferred tyres fitted. I do look forward to getting her dirty😁

The pic is of the bike but not a pic of mine.

Congratulations Spokey! Beast of a bike that!💪

[Andrew_Smith]

On 1/8/2022 at 8:05 AM, Ed-Zulu said:

Chaps, who's your go to online bike shop for spares and riding stuff?

Have a few:

https://flyingbrick.co.za/

https://trac-mac.com/

https://www.bikekings.co.za/

https://www.raceparts.co.za/

[Andrew_Smith]

On 1/8/2022 at 9:15 PM, Spokey said:

I do not think I have any rational thought processes when it comes to motorcycles and recently KTM or Ducati. The children's inheritance is dwindling!!!!

I rather impulsively just splashed out on this gorgeous (to me, anyway) KTM 690 Enduro R 2018 model with the rally kit and  extra under seat fuel tank. 123lbs lighter than my KLR 650 and 67% more HP. I have done one test ride to bring her to Hoekwil to show the Missus. Will pick her up on Tuesday after having my preferred tyres fitted. I do look forward to getting her dirty😁

The pic is of the bike but not a pic of mine.

Baie gevaarlik!!

Congrats @Spokey she will give your a massive smile each time you go for a ride. What a beautiful machine.

[sawystertrance]

Andrew(and others who may be interested), I've been doing a bit of research with regard to Planning and recording trips. Came up with Calimoto which is highly regarded. Comes with both desktop and mobile versions which can synch, natch. Can also export gpx files and record a trip. Got some extra features like planning a random route for you from your location and need suggestions. You set the distance and it plans a route. If you don't like it you tell it to do another. Check it out.

 

https://calimoto.com/

 

Edit: A review:

https://rideruk.com/reviews/calimoto-review/

Edited January 10, 2022 by sawystertrance

[Hairy]

[sawystertrance]

After looking at Calimoto in a bit more detail I've discovered a couple of details:

1: It doesn't do Gravel roads - or at least I can't seem to find them.

2: It has a nifty feature of finding rides in your area that others have logged and saved so you can do the same ride or use it as a base for your own.

Personally, I think the ability to record my ride will be the most useful feature although I don't know what it will do once I hit a gravel road. Maybe try it this weekend.

 

 

[Andrew_Smith]

If you love looking at stats over time, like me, I recommend getting the app called Fuelio:
https://www.fuel.io/

Not only is it useful to track your fuel-ups, but you can also track your maintenance/upgrade costs to your bike. You can even create a Seller's Report/Custom Report, how cool is that?

You can also backup your data to Google Drive.

Best of all, it is completely free. Kudos to the developers making this awesome app!