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I am looking for a laptop bag for commuting on the bike occasionally. I do not have a checkers sixty60 topbox so that route will not work. I use a 15.6" laptop and sometimes need a hardhat and maybe a jacket with me. Something with a strap that clips around my waist would be a preference when...

We were supposed to camp at Die Mond this coming weekend. I spoke to the owners this morning. They are stranded there with some guests. They were trying to organise a helicopter to fly people out. It sounded like they are still fine there. Site is closed until the 18th. Jamaka did not indicate...

Here is some footage of the two days of the National Trials Champs held in Franschhoek in Oct 2022.

The Cape Town round of the National trials competition will be held at Berg River Dam, Franschhoek on 15 and 16 Oct 2022. If you are interested in trials or really want to see why you should stand and ride a bike, feel free to come watch.

The bike has been sold.

Bump. The bike is still up for sale if anyone is interested.

Update 08 Jun 2022 - Bike has been sold. I am selling my 2011 Beta Evo 250 2T Trials bike. Perfect bike to get into trials and competitions. I rode and competed with it for about 2.5 years in the clubman and intermediate classes. The engine is in good condition. Heavy duty rear spring is...

Hi My girlfriend and I area leaving to Namibia next week for a wedding and planning to tour for 10 -12 days before coming back to SA at the end of Jan 2022. So I am going to see Namibia in the bakkie and not the bike. So I have some questions regarding border crossings and covid tests. Maybe...

My KTM 690's (2010) engine packed up in the Richtersveld in Dec 2020 on ~34500km. The crank bearings went on the motor. As a result, the crank, conrod, piston, balancer shaft and barrel need replacement. The valves have been suggested to be replaced due to the other items as well. A rebuild is...

As far as I know you have to your sample taken (They shove a thing up your nose to tickle your brain) and within 72h after sampling you need to cross the boarder. The results takes between 24-48h from the sampling. That is how my friends had to do it who just came from Namibia for a few days...

Just plan for your Covid testing. Secondly, just make sure if those border crossings are actually open. The section along the West Coast has some sanding spots as you said you are new to gravel roads. Don't pack too heavy. Enjoy the trip

That statues are cool. Someone has some time on their hands. I saw this on the postal route last year (June 2019) and turned around to go take a photo. The rocks spell "PARANOID". I am not sure if it is still there.

Here is directions to the event for those that want to come through and watch. If the image is not loading, here is the link to the event information https://capetrials.co.za/node/631

Do you know how the river looks on the other end of the postal route?

Thanks for the breakdown and values. It is those HS codes and their relative tax that can make things expensive. I was after an Airoh XL helmet which he did not seem to have in stock. I ended up in Jhb for the week so popped in and bought a different brand of helmet by him. I was worried about...

I want to import an Airoh trials helmet as it seems that I cannot get the size I need locally. Has anyone used FC-Moto before for online purchases? How is their service? Is the box well packed? I want to avoid getting a damaged helmet. What is the HS customs code on a helmet or the import...

Day 4 Springbok -> Voltruisfontein -> Klawer -> Spietkop -> Mountonshoek Up and ready early morning waiting to pack down a big breakfast as I know I have a long day before me. Bike is packed and I am ready to munch down a breakfast at 07:15, but it is a public holiday so I only leave at 08:30...

So work got in the way of life and I forgot to complete my RR. Well here is the rest. Day 3 Oewerbos -> Namaqua 4x4 -> Pella -> Aggeneys -> Springbok Woke up, made a cup of coffee while starting to pack up. Watched the sunrise over the river. I get going at later than I wanted to but I...

Day 2 Erens op die berg -> Buffelsrivier -> A Dead end -> Springbok -> Steinkopf -> Oewerbos I read mixed reviews on the Namakwa 4x4, so my plan was to either sleep at the start of the route or a short section into it. That was the plan so that I could get an early start on the 4x4 route the...

A colleague informs me of the long weekend at the end of April and it is not school holidays, which sounds good. So with several days in lieu, I get some time off approved and 2 weeks to prep a trip. I have wanted to ride the West Coast and Namawka 4x4 route for several years. Speak to my dad...