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  1. DEON 1190

    The OOSTFIN "Sethuthuthu" Weekend, 11 - 13 October 2024

    For info ! The road/track called OLD MILL is /was a border patrol road and does not go all the way to Monatsa .It stops on a plateau , We followed it in a Jeep , some parts are way more suitable on a plastic , But you can try it on a adventure bike . As shown on a post #605 there is a dirt road...
  2. DEON 1190

    The OOSTFIN "Sethuthuthu" Weekend, 11 - 13 October 2024

    With Edgar we are 3 riders for the Saturday morning ride . I am twisting a friends arm to join , Lets hope there is a couple more STU TUT attendees that will join . PS REMENBER PASSPORT !!!!
  3. DEON 1190

    The OOSTFIN "Sethuthuthu" Weekend, 11 - 13 October 2024

    And here is a screenshot of my suggested ride for Saturday morning , Exclude the option to go to OXBOX LODGE , Map gives the distance as 163 kilos , so my 200 kilo distance for the round trip is spot on , They also calculate it to take 3h30 min . but by bike we will chop at least 30 min off the...
  4. DEON 1190

    The OOSTFIN "Sethuthuthu" Weekend, 11 - 13 October 2024

    I had a look , and found this on GOOGLE EARTH . dirt road that start in the park and end up at the access road to the border post . Not sure if there are locked gates on this road , but here is a screen shot .
  5. DEON 1190

    The OOSTFIN "Sethuthuthu" Weekend, 11 - 13 October 2024

    Disagree Tommy , did it in June , not the oxbow part , but the rest , departed Clarens at 9.30 and was back by 1 .30 so about 4 hours , and we entered at Caledonspoort . Also had to find my way threw Puthuditjaba . Departing Clarens at 8.30 will give us a nice half day ride , be back in...
  6. DEON 1190

    The OOSTFIN "Sethuthuthu" Weekend, 11 - 13 October 2024

    Gents , just take not , my route is not dirctly to OXbow , but we will ride Goldengat park first , then up to Monantsa pass via Phudaditjaba , and then to either oxbox or back to Caledonspoort . This is all dependant on time ,
  7. DEON 1190

    The OOSTFIN "Sethuthuthu" Weekend, 11 - 13 October 2024

    Finalizing my things for that weekend , accommodation arranged in Clarens , but will join for drinks and a ride . As mentioned in a earlier post I would like to invite those interested to join a round trip ride on Saterday , plan is to meet in clarence , time to be agreed on and then ride to...
  8. DEON 1190

    MotoGP 2024

    Talking GSXR1000 K6 , I own one and when asked the price I say R1000000.00 and most say it cant be , I say its true as its not for sale , but if you prepared to part with a BAR I can consider selling it :D
  9. DEON 1190

    Motocross dying out ?

    Its not just motocross , all forms of sport that requires petrol has become near unfordable , I used to 4x4 a lot , just about every weekend for close to 7 years , then just stopped , the itch is still there , but to spend close on 6k for a weekend , I just cant afford it . This turned me top...
  10. DEON 1190

    HARD BUTT DAY TRIP

    Kempton - Bapsfontein- Bronkhorspruit - Groblersdal . R25
  11. DEON 1190

    HARD BUTT DAY TRIP

    And then our day trip turned into a weekend trip , with thew destination doing a 180 . From going South east we now going North east , with our destination on Friday being Tzaneen , staying of the main roads we will be riding to Groblersdal for breakfast and then via Stofberg - Steelpoort -...
  12. DEON 1190

    Kempton Park to Middelburg MP - Gravel

    You can always go the long way round , Via Loskop dam , kempton , Bronkies , and then turn right in VERENA , there is a dirt road that join up with the loskop road and then past the dam to Middelburg
  13. DEON 1190

    Kempton Park to Middelburg MP - Gravel

    John , not sure if its possible to do a dirt trip to Middelburg , and if possible then it could drastically add distance to the trip , off highway easy peasy but not off tar . from KEMPTON ride to Bapsfontein then Delmas and then the R555 all the way to Witbank and then negotiate your way...
  14. DEON 1190

    KTM 1190/1290 problems solved???

    Still own my 1190 , think its the best most awesome bike I have owned next to some of my SUZUKIS . As for battery problems I would say that in most cases battery problems is ascribed to fitting a 14 AMP HR Battery with a low CCA value , KTM needs a 220 CCA battery . I had one with 160 cca and...
  15. DEON 1190

    LUBING YOUR CHAIN

    Fuzzy you hit the nail on the head, do what you think / works best for you , I just started the post with something that I thought was interesting , I have used chain lube for years , a dirty rim is something I have learnt to live with , Admit I hate it because of OCD , I clean my my bike every...
  16. DEON 1190

    HARD BUTT DAY TRIP

    Looks like you all have something on next weekend , or just not keen for a bit of adventure ! Will admit I am looking forward to the ride , chance to clear my head . We going to ride it in 200 kilo chunks , so just as things (***) starts to get numb we have a pit stop . so all in all its going...
  17. DEON 1190

    New Panigale V4

    En prys gaan seker mal wees .
  18. DEON 1190

    Securing your bike.

    My garage is attached to the house and I walk in from it , have a alarm siren in the garage as well as the hallway with a eye that activated as soon as the door opens . My bike is locked with the steering lock and I have an alarm disk lock on the front and rear wheels , the go off at the...
  19. DEON 1190

    HARD BUTT DAY TRIP

    @ Edgar , kom ry saam , my pel ry n F850GS , Sy eerste " lang ' ride
  20. DEON 1190

    HARD BUTT DAY TRIP

    Edgar , seer gat dalk maar ons ry die 800 odd kilos in happies , Kempton tot Standerton ,Standerton - Clarens en dan weer huis toe . Met a stop in Villiers , so 200 kilo happies .
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