Recent content by Namib Rider

Does anyone have experience of the Alpinestars Andes V3 jacket? And recommended stockists in Gauteng?

Hey Guys, I'm planning a solo bike trip from Pretoria to Knysna all along the N1 to Beaufort West, then on the N12 to Oudtshoorn and George.  The plan is to do this in 3 days. Any suggestions on overnight accommodation along the way would be much appreciated.

Hierdie gewerkery van die huis af elke dag begin darem op 'n man se spiere werk... Gee 'n paar voorstelle van waar 'n ou so binne 'n uur of 2 van Pta/Jhb af met 'n laptop kan gaan sit en werk vir 'n rukkie wat ook 'n lekker koffie en brekkie het? As 'n ou moet werk, kan jy dit mos net sowel...

Having done Harties and Cullinan, I thought to ask the Dogs for some more suggestions for a breakfast run in the Gauteng region - let's say an hour to 90 minutes from Pta.

Does anyone know where I might find a map / list of all the Sasol service stations in SA?  (And yes, I have tried their website with no joy there...)

Any suggestions where I might find forums similar to WD, but more focused on touring bikes?

I have never been to one of these and it looks like a plan!  Should have some nice weather in that part of the world by mid-September...

Thanks, I'll try them!

So I gathered all the courage and patience I could muster and reported to Waltloo bright and early Monday morning, waiting patiently in the queue that must have been forming there since about 06:00, hoping to (finally) make an appointment for my practical test, only to be told at 08:10 that...

Hi Guys - I would appreciate any advice on which top box (large enough to accommodate a helmet) I should get for my 2011 800GS. Cheers!

I need to make an appointment for my licence test - anyone with any advice on whether I should go to Waltloo or perhaps give Bronkhorstspruit a try?

I am planning a road trip through Botswana and am worried about the availability of 95 unleaded - will it really be an issue if I were to use 93?

On a cross country tour, what is the maximum distance / time in the saddle that one should reasonably and realistically expect to complete comfortably and safely in a single day?

With a learners that expires in April, I need to make an appointment at a testing station (Pretoria area) for my licence.  Any advice on how I should go about it, which testing station to approach, paperwork required, costs, etc greatly appreciated.

Thanks - I used the A2 last week coming back from SA by car - agree with the number of animals along the road (where do all the ostriches come from?).  Was surprised by the number of cattle grids (probably around 12) - was wondering how the bike would react to them...