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  1. Grootseun

    While making plans…..(Complete trip - Finally)

    Sorry about the delay in getting another day loaded. Just before the trip started, I was offered a job with one of our suppliers. I was made an offer in Biesies car on the way from the airport, and I have subsequently started my new job. So things have been out of t He ordinary the last couple...
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    While making plans…..(Complete trip - Finally)

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  3. Grootseun

    While making plans…..(Complete trip - Finally)

    Day 3 has us waking with the sunrise. I realised, I had a heavy hand with the Jim Beams, which in turn made me snore properly, which in turn had Bieisie vacate the room and sleep in the lounge. We have little in the form of supplies around breakfast. There is a left over tjop, steak and a...
  4. Grootseun

    While making plans…..(Complete trip - Finally)

    After spending another 5 minutes adding another cable tie to my 1200’s battery terminal, we hit the road again. We pass the tourists, and enjoy a sublime piece of gravel that ends in a tar T-junction. We hit a right towards Calitzdorp ( I have google earth open in the background while...
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    While making plans…..(Complete trip - Finally)

    Breakfast was a loaded affair, which equates to about 3 days worth of sustenance for me. The plan is to head out of Montagu with Gamkapoort dam being our overnight stop. There is a small issue of range on the 12GS. We will only be able to fill up again in Ladismith, and this could be a couple...
  6. Grootseun

    While making plans…..(Complete trip - Finally)

    A short while after I break the news to Biesie, he gives me a call. He devised a plan B, and If you know Biesie, there is very little that will deter him from a bike trip. Especially not a small thing like a bike accident. He checks if I am able to still ride the weekend as planned, to which I...
  7. Grootseun

    Cape Town Bike Rental

    https://adventurebikerentalscapetown.co.za/
  8. Grootseun

    While making plans…..(Complete trip - Finally)

    We were sitting and enjoying a picture perfect day at the Blue Peter, fresh off an epic trip through the Karoo (Tjops in the Karoo). Still high on endorphins of days spent riding epic roads, the planning for this trip started. After kicking a couple of ideas about, we settled on Sani Pass...
  9. Grootseun

    Knopkop and tankgirl sliding through the Eastern Cape (Beware - Lots of Pics!)

    Awesome trip and pics! Really enjoyed it. More places on my ever growing list to ride.
  10. Grootseun

    Have you ever been to the Tswaing Meteorite Crater?

    Been there once. Courtesy of WD’s. We were fortunate to be allowed to ride down to the base of the crater. Had a look around, and rode back out. Lekker day out. Should be pics and a RR here somewhere ( photobucket may have deleted the pics)
  11. Grootseun

    N3 to Durban

    Good for my mate who runs trucks, bad for the economy.
  12. Grootseun

    How many of You commute?

    The last couple of posts summed it up. Delivery scooters and uber car drivers chasing their next fair are the worst. They take the mosts risks, and are the most unpredictable. Texting drivers are next. Taxis by far the most accommodating. Sweating in gear at a client is far better than bleeding...
  13. Grootseun

    Mozambique coast line adventure

    Thanks for sharing your trip with us.
  14. Grootseun

    Upper crash bars for 2015 F800 GSA

    Thanks, bike came off lighly, broken handguard, bent Left disc ( think someone drove over the wheel) scratched crashbars. My shoulder is very sore, as I have some stretched ligaments and muscles. Jacket did it’s job and protected me from roadrash.
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    How many of You commute?

    Been commuting solidly since 2006. There was a small stint where I owned a car for maybe two years, but I was so miserable because of traffic ( westrand to Rosebank/sandton) that she insisted I get back on two wheels. Cost of ownership (excl) bank repayments, is just over R1 per km. Main...
  16. Grootseun

    Upper crash bars for 2015 F800 GSA

    Not sure about a supplier, but I can vouch for the Hepco & Becker Upper bars. Had a low speed off this week (F@cking Uber Driver) Did what it was supposed to do.
  17. Grootseun

    F800GS Steering Head Bearings + Fun with Honda Express

    Thread resurrection. I did my headstock bearings today. I have done 20k kms since I bought my bike 2nd hand (14 8gs adv) The bearings only started giving me issues lately 70k kms on the clock (difficulty steering at slow speed) Bought rollerbearings from trac mac, was R400 odd. I also bought a...
  18. Grootseun

    Mozambique coast line adventure

    Really enjoying this!
  19. Grootseun

    Bike Tyre Fitment in Joburg

    Those Scorp Trails are surprisingly capable on dirt. Toured through the karoo KZN, Freestate and NW with a set. My front is also basically done now. Rear still has a bit of life left. I can second Guts 'n Gas.
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    Mozambique coast line adventure

    Lekker OG adv trip.
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