Recent content by Roger39

Another example is that there was a 2018 Africa Twin advertised by a dealer on FB and it was mentioned that the Africa Twin is tubeless. Anyone that does a bit of research will know that a 2018 Africa Twin is NOT tubeless so either this is dealer BS again or it has had a conversion done on it...

The user manuals for the two bikes I have say that the engine should be stopped by turning the key off. I prefer to use the kill switch and then the key, just killing it with the key just feels wrong. It probably doesn't make a difference and I've heard using the kill switch will help stop it...

The bike I got is a 2018 Triumph Speedmaster, absolutely beautiful bike and it doesn't have a scratch on it. Got it from JMD Suzuki in Kempton Park. Needless to say its getting new filters, oil etc which I do anyway as soon as I get a new bike. If I had trusted the dealer I wouldn't even be...

So I took the plunge and bought a bike last week from a dealer in Gauteng. I'm in the Western Cape and of course as soon as the deal is signed I am the one that has to constantly contact them for updates on delivery etc etc. Never mind, I'm used to that. I also got the normal warranty that gets...

Was wondering the other day how many times Itchy Boots has had Squirty Bum with the stuff she eats from strange places...

By the sounds of it you're more likely to have a sudden catastrophic failure using a tube than running tubeless. Makes me think that running tubeless with a stiff sidewalled tyre like a Trailmax Mission and TPMS is the safest option.....

Thanks for the advice, how about I throw in a Dyna Switchback into the equation with 81000km?

The Street Bob was sold this morning so its no longer an option......makes the choice easier now :LOL:

I've ridden a Sportster 1200 and a Softail Custom and I actually prefered the Sportster. The steep rake of the steering made the front feel very vague....

Thanks for the input, looks like its down to the Triumph or Guzzi :-)

That is the only issue with the Guzzi, there is no dealer network in SA at the moment. By all accounts they are very reliable but yeah, all parts would need to be imported.

I'm looking at getting a cruiser to add to my garage. I want to do the occasional weekend ride of around 200 to 350k's with and without a pillion. My choice at the moment has come down to a Moto Guzzi California 1400, Triumph Speedmaster, Harley 1200 Sportster and a Harley Street Bob. All around...

I think by the way you are already missing it, you will regret it if you don't get back on a bike. Like its been suggested, get a small dual sport and go ride on the dirt roads away from cars. You may find that you're happy just doing that. I commuted on a bike in Jhb for 2 years and every day I...

Sent you a DM @superfoxi :-)

Can anyone help me finding a front spoke set for my 2017 AT. Everywhere I try doesn't have stock......only need 2 spokes! :-)