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    KTM 890 Adv (non-R)

    I really like this bike as a replacement for my R1200 GS for the same reasons mentioned in the first vid - just wish KTM would sort out the cam issue. I simply can't take the chance I get one that throws it's toys after 30-40k km otherwise would have one in my garage. I see it as an easier to...
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    New Suzuki V-Strom 700 or not?

    Spied: Next-Gen Suzuki Middleweight V-Strom Caught Out Testing And also some YT vids: Some rumors been circulating about the new Suzuki V-Strom 700 for a while. Perhaps another to update to be announced at EICMA. Not longer a V-twin so is it still a V-Strom?
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    Gravel options to EC

    Guys, anyone with info as to the condition of the R701 between Wepener and Smithfield and the R391 connecting Hofmeyer and Burgersdorp over the Groot-Doring Pass shown in pink below: A review of this pass was published in 2017: Groot Doringhoek Pass (P0663 / R391) - Mountain Passes of South...
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    New Honda Transalp

    Possibly to be released at EICMA: 2023 New Honda XL750 Transalp (Spy Photos) I like (y) :cool: Hopefully comes in at under 200kg - that would be nice. Be interested to see what electronic package they put on the bike - Tuareg or Tenere. Reasonably priced or will there be Bidvest style price...
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    Vaalkop loop - looking for new routes

    Hi guys any ideas on this. Google = red Garmin = green T4A = blue I am looking to do something like this: Slab to Beestekraal (or do canals) and then loop around Vaalkop which is not very far north from there. @Tom van Brits ?
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    Schoemansdrift is open again

    O0 :thumleft: Drove through yesterday - nice new shiny bridge  ;D Roads are a bit rough after all the rains with some wash aways and rocks but not much sand  ;)
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    (E)SCape trip

    Hi guys anybody familiar with this road between Mossel Bay and Breede River (Capture1.JPG)? BaseCamp and Google indicate that it is possible. It part of a leg of a trip that I am planning (Capture.JPG). Any other advice on the planned route?
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    Major changes on the way for KTM 890 Adventure

    Yoh - can't keep up with all the updates: https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/ktm-890-adventure/
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    The definitive guide to motorcycle helmet fitting

    From Chris at Motolegends: https://youtu.be/TT16MHFsLeA I do like their vids - they are generally quite informative, and well researched and presented. Yes they do promote their products which is fine by me as one gets an insight into features and benefits of products not always seen here.
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    Bret Tkacs coming to SA in mid-May '21

    Mentioned here at 10:30: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsOGqaTH3d0 Bret's homepage: https://brettkacs.com/ Might be interesting - I really enjoy his vids and down-to earth presentation style. No arrogance and BS.
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    Tyre test reference

    For those that have not seen this herewith a useful reference by Kyle Bradshaw of Chaparral Motorsports to some of the better tyres currently available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjtgLz1LjnE Kyle provides a view of respective tyre performance under different conditions and usage. There...
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    Diff cover damage

    Hi gents, Any thoughts on this. Not too sure what these bolts do as the diff cover bolts are on the inside against the wheel hub.
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    Howdy all

    Hi guys and girls, I am a returning bike rider that is new to the adventure bike world as my previous bike was street only. Now getting to see many more interesting places on the lesser traveled roads :ricky: and enjoying the ride so far. I am no Toby Price but am making progress and will...
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