Is motorcycling allowed?

[Spokey]

48 minutes ago, RocknRolla said:

@Spokey I love the fact that you have such a diverse taste in bikes. It’s clear you love them for the love of riding. People get so caught up in the marketing bs and brand names and loyalty, it’s great to read you perspective.

 

@IceCreamMan I’m jelly of that 850 GSA, tubeless, cruise control and all the little extras on that bike, makes it almost perfect in my eyes. Enjoy, and please post photos. 

Ha ha, yeah, I get a kick out of riding my little 125’s around just as much as the big bikes. To be honest though the thrill is related to the distance ridden…..so not too far then! I am  lucky to be the custodian of Aprilia, BMW, Ducati, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM and Yamaha……there was once a time a Harley almost joined the garage, but as of now……none!

[Hairy]

A quick meeting this morning followed by a awesome little ride through the Durbanville Hills to take a look at a little KTM 990 Adv, and then took the following for a little spin in the neighbourhood.

1. 2016 GSA 1200

2. KTM 1190 R

3. KTM 990 adv Dakar 30th edition colour scheme

I wish I could have taken the 1190 for a longer spin.

The GSA felt like the 2018 GS I took out to Kalkbay, and was a good feel.

That "little" 990 feels like fun, lots of fun.

 

So I left a little more confused, and left wondering if it would be worthwhile trying out the Honda Africa Twin as it falls somewhere between the 1190 and 990.

The air cooled GSA 2010/11/12 is still in my cross hairs .... though after riding the 2016 it might be a matter of selling the HD and MTB now to cash in hand, and add a bit more to this budget over time to get a 2016 and younger GSA. What I do dread is that I would have to use to car then if I go to meetings....so not much of a highlight to me.

I don't like debt, so would rather save up vs taking out a loan to pick up any shortfall on a new bike that has my interest....it sucks, but ja, it also does not suck.

[sawystertrance]

..And you haven't mention a Tiger 900 yet, just to add to the confusion. 

[IceCreamMan]

5 hours ago, RocknRolla said:

@Spokey I love the fact that you have such a diverse taste in bikes. It’s clear you love them for the love of riding. People get so caught up in the marketing bs and brand names and loyalty, it’s great to read you perspective.

 

@IceCreamMan I’m jelly of that 850 GSA, tubeless, cruise control and all the little extras on that bike, makes it almost perfect in my eyes. Enjoy, and please post photos. 

Will be the first bike I own with cruise control, quick shifter and little spot lights. Might need to buy one of those Schuberth helmets that half open now and look the part. 
 

 Not much in the way of adventure riding here, maybe overkill but hey I will find some adventure some where. 

Edited February 3, 2024 by IceCreamMan

[Hairy]

1 hour ago, sawystertrance said:

..And you haven't mention a Tiger 900 yet, just to add to the confusion. 

does not mean I have not considered it, or been trawling YT RE the 900.

 

[Spokey]

I promised myself to wait until well into the year but this has caught my eye…….would look great next to the 2022 T7 with its similar paint scheme.

[IceCreamMan]

1 hour ago, Spokey said:

I promised myself to wait until well into the year but this has caught my eye…….would look great next to the 2022 T7 with its similar paint scheme.

Back in the 80s my mate had the TT version. Damn we had fun with that bike. And we lived. 

[Hairy]

Hey you riff raff ... if you know anyone looking for a Harley (Fat Bob).....

Turns out that this being the first time using FB to place an add, I had it set to only go out to "friends" and groups that I am part of ... so shared to the public as of this morning .... I am just a noob with FB 🤣

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1096211241396111/

[WaynejG]

Sad that you have to sell the HD but it is what it is.

[Hairy]

On 2/9/2024 at 2:43 PM, WaynejG said:

Sad that you have to sell the HD but it is what it is.

I know there will be a Harley in my future again. Be it as a primary bike, or a secondary one.

What sunk the two bike garage was buying the new family car end of last year, and donating the ex. family car to my eldest.

BUT I was 3 x KTM 990 adventures parked outside Doodles on the way home a little earlier and I got so excited seeing them, that I am now looking forward to the next bike option/s.

Edited February 10, 2024 by Hairy

[Hairy]

[RocknRolla]

Easter weekend bike trip loading:

I’m showing my mate from CT some KZN roads and FS roads.

Day 1 JHB woesrand to Fouriesburg

Day 2 Fouriesburg to Underburg via not one straight road

Day 3 Sani up-down to Winterton/Bergville 

Day 4 winterton/Bergville to the Woesrand.

Accommodation all in B&Bs ( we are both closer to 50 than we are to 20) must say, there are some reasonably priced places out there) 

Will definitely port a ride report.

Edited February 15, 2024 by RocknRolla

[mazambaan]

On 2/8/2024 at 3:11 PM, Spokey said:

I promised myself to wait until well into the year but this has caught my eye…….would look great next to the 2022 T7 with its similar paint scheme.

I love those 600' and have had a TT600 and an XR600 but both, even after servicing, would let me down not starting. Trying to push start in Kosi Bay sand or at Katse Lodge got old very quickly. Since then it has been estart all the way (like ebike 👺).

[Hairy]

On 2/2/2024 at 3:41 PM, Spokey said:

Both gorgeous, man, that 990 is something lekka for my collection! Please Do Not reveal where it is, nor its price ha ha! See if you can ride the 1190, that acceleration will make you smile! Then take the traction control off…… On a serious note, I find the TC on these bikes to be excellent, you do not feel it being intrusive as I have heard can be so on other models. The dirt mode allows ample spin up when required. It still has 100hp in dirt and rain mode. I use Rain mode too when on the tar in the wet. If not it easily spins the back wheel on a top gear acceleration from 100 kph to pass traffic! LC8 engine is magic…..that thing will sound awesome with that pipe.

sorry…..rambling now……you realise too that I am an 1190 fanboy! 

I am not saying you should look at this, but I am not saying you should not either.

+- 41000km on the clock, 2012, 30th Anniversary Edition.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/771166251536666/?referralSurface=messenger_lightspeed_banner&referralCode=messenger_banner 

 

[IceCreamMan]

Some days hey

 

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1416265939020898

[Spokey]

On 2/16/2024 at 11:27 AM, Hairy said:

I am not saying you should look at this, but I am not saying you should not either.

+- 41000km on the clock, 2012, 30th Anniversary Edition.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/771166251536666/?referralSurface=messenger_lightspeed_banner&referralCode=messenger_banner 

 

This is gorgeous……I may just develop a close interest!