sawystertrance Posted January 5, 2023 Posted January 5, 2023 Good happy ending to your story Hairy. Definitely worthwhile to keep that mechanic as your go-to guy from now on. Hairy 1
sawystertrance Posted January 5, 2023 Posted January 5, 2023 On another topic, a mate and I are thinking of taking a ride on Saddy over Bain's kloof and having a snack at bike forge. Anyone interested in joining in?
The Ouzo Posted January 5, 2023 Posted January 5, 2023 motorcycle related. We had a young chap come in to the dealership last week. I suspect he was up to some not so good intentions as he first asked about cars and then bikes, but his behaviour was suspicious. Whilst he was at the bike he was joined by a young lady. He asked a few questions with the bike guys and then said he would just like to browse. A few minutes later he climbs onto a BMW 1200 touring style bike (sorry dont know my bikes, it wasnt an adventure style bike and not a sports bike style either) on the used section. Next thing we hear a crash, he had tried to right the bike up from the kickstand and just continued to fall over in the opposite direction, taking a used NC750 down with him like dominos falling. Fortunately the only damage to the bikes was a broken brake lever on the NC. Andrew_Smith, Steven Knoetze (sk27) and RoddieJ 1 2
Hairy Posted January 5, 2023 Posted January 5, 2023 2 hours ago, sawystertrance said: On another topic, a mate and I are thinking of taking a ride on Saddy over Bain's kloof and having a snack at bike forge. Anyone interested in joining in? What time are you thinking of leaving/starting? Can I assume no dirt, just tar?
Hairy Posted January 5, 2023 Posted January 5, 2023 2 hours ago, sawystertrance said: On another topic, a mate and I are thinking of taking a ride on Saddy over Bain's kloof and having a snack at bike forge. Anyone interested in joining in? looks like a bit of a break in the wind for Sat.
sawystertrance Posted January 5, 2023 Posted January 5, 2023 Sorry to mess you around but there's been a change of plan. Not going this week but perhaps some other time. Thanks for the interest and glad to see you have your bike sorted Hairy 1
Thug Posted January 6, 2023 Posted January 6, 2023 SWAMBO has been giving me grief that she can't ride on the back of the Thruxton (damn, she found me out ), so I'm thinking of selling and getting a Tiger 800XCX (probably 2017). I don't ride enough to warrant buying a 2022/23 900 and a 1200 I think is too large (as are all Adventure orientated bikes).
Hairy Posted January 6, 2023 Posted January 6, 2023 24 minutes ago, Thug said: SWAMBO has been giving me grief that she can't ride on the back of the Thruxton (damn, she found me out ), so I'm thinking of selling and getting a Tiger 800XCX (probably 2017). I don't ride enough to warrant buying a 2022/23 900 and a 1200 I think is too large (as are all Adventure orientated bikes). At least your wife wants to get on the back of the bike ... mine is too chicken ... will have to tell her if she won't get on the back, I will find someone who will ... I am sure that would go down well ... right? WaynejG, RoddieJ, Thug and 1 other 1 3
Hairy Posted January 7, 2023 Posted January 7, 2023 On 1/5/2023 at 11:35 AM, sawystertrance said: On another topic, a mate and I are thinking of taking a ride on Saddy over Bain's kloof and having a snack at bike forge. Anyone interested in joining in? Hi Sawystertrance Great to finally meet you this morning ... this is where I came from.
sawystertrance Posted January 7, 2023 Posted January 7, 2023 Yes, great to meet you too. You sure put more effort into cleaning your bike than I do. Yes I know that spot very well from my numerous walks past there along Tafelberg. Hairy 1
Hairy Posted January 8, 2023 Posted January 8, 2023 17 hours ago, sawystertrance said: Yes, great to meet you too. You sure put more effort into cleaning your bike than I do. Yes I know that spot very well from my numerous walks past there along Tafelberg. LOL .... the cleaning was compliments of the bike mechanic
Hairy Posted January 9, 2023 Posted January 9, 2023 (edited) Bloody Harley Riders Edited January 9, 2023 by Hairy Thug, RoddieJ, Steven Knoetze (sk27) and 1 other 4
Thug Posted January 9, 2023 Posted January 9, 2023 So it looks like I'm buying a later model than I initially planned. 2019 Tiger 800 XCa I just need to re-wire the heated passenger seat to ensure that the minimum setting is around 40Deg C Hairy, WaynejG and mazambaan 2 1
RocknRolla Posted January 11, 2023 Posted January 11, 2023 Picked up a New to me bike in Hout Bay on Friday, ad rode her home. Hairy, Thug, Stoffel76 and 2 others 5
Thug Posted January 11, 2023 Posted January 11, 2023 What GPS's do people use? Options are: - use my iPhone and Google Maps/Waze - Garmin Zumo 396 (XT is ridiculously priced) - Tomtom 550 Seems to me that with a decent case such as https://www.bikekings.co.za/collections/phone-gps-protective-mounts/products/sp-connect-moto-bundle-iphone-13-pro the iPhone will be easiest and cheapest.
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