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Hi to all. Is there anyone amongst the wild dogs who uses a 'tow- behind-the-bike' trailer on trips?? If so, please elaborate on the gadgets needed, pros cons and all 'shitties' involved.

I always ride my Africa Twin, 2017, manual on 1Bar T-control. I can't figure out when it is desirable to use the 2Bar and 3Bar settings. Can the AT fundi's advise me?

To the fundi's, I only use 1bar traction/torque on my 2017 AT manual. On shit dirt or sand& muddy-ish terrain I switch off complete + ABS on rear, off. I cannot figure out the practical purpose of the 2bar or 3bar setting. Please please can die fundi's give guidance through debate?

I am seriously considering to begin taking my doggy along on bike trips. That way I can ride extra trips whilst my lady, does her hiking. Sooo, please let your good advice stream in..... where & what pet carrier must I get for an approx 7 kg doggy. Bar,k bark.

Any such luck, as captioned out there? Greetings to all for 2024.

Hi to all the dogs. Two days left to ponder about a year gone by and ready for the beginning of another calendar 'time unit (year)' which marks a new beginning of each of our personal 'great unknowns'. Also wondering whether anyone has experience of, comments on the Smiling Winds side cars? '

I accept the cautious rule of retiring a helmet immediately after it took a 'hit'. But yôh is, helmet falling from your bike's seat a catastrophic hit which calls for replacement. Or if you fall/crash on a sand track falling yourself into a hick-up on sand, would you retire your helmet? Is there...

Ek verstaan dat bar-end weights se primêre doel is om die vibrasie wat jou hande 'lam lê' te neutraliseer. Daar word plek-plek gesê dat dit 'head shake' minimeer adook die voorwiel meer 'planted' laat voel. Vraag is, is die laaste twee voordele 'n werklikheid of is dit bloot verbeeldingsvlugte?

Looking for captioned soft luggage. Anyone ready to let go of their set? Kokkie at 064 654 7285.

Despite many discussions, Youtubing and introductory training I still struggle to settle into my "individualized' standing position. I do not find the standing with straight legs and dropped heels while pinching the seat area comfortable (this is so popular in the world of instruction). Bear in...

Last weekend I attended a pleasant training program at Boulders Adventure Academy (abbreviated, BAA). The Academy's main instructor is Mike Grimsted and his mannerism and detail to explaining techniques were impressive (at least for me). Since the last sand riding training weekend for 2023 is...

Yesterday I elegantly dropped my AT at the 99% through an awkward "mud-hole". A nasty muddy section developed over a section of a service road next to a railway track. Vehicles (viewed from my direction of approach) tracked a side track to my right to loop the mud section. The rightside was...

I'll be in Cape Metro (northern suburbs) from 2-12 September. I want to do sand track riding with the aim of practicing sand riding. Capetonians who know the sand routes along the West Coast, outskirts of Durbanville, Joostenbergvlakte, Muizenberg and alike 'gently bark' your advice.

To all who are interested, I went to Legends, Pta Eastish today to try my 'Porky' (DR650 from Langebaan) on sand tracks. Flippen hell besides my 'unskilled wobbling' on occasions, Porky dealt with sand without being fazed. I suspect and thus, am wondering whether besides riding skills, a softer...

I hope I can find a reference (s) of plate-makers who will make a number plate to spec.... slightly smaller than the approved minimum. I can't fit the Gauteng minimum square plate on my DR.... dammm I reside close to Pretoria and the East Rand. For that matter, Gauteng is tiny so 'I'll go...

I am considering to fit wider foot pegs on my DR650. I want to feel 'solid' on the pegs. Factor two is the rubber mounting. What are the pros and cons? Should I go for solid fitment? Dammm excessive vibration transfer through legs might be uncomfy on long distance travel. Any real life advice...

Opinions will be appreciated. I am an extreme skinny guy. Minder as net "vel en been"..... virtually "net been". So bone fractures might await me in future. At my age I guess that over protection cannot be viewed as an overkill.... die Oros-mannetjie kannie seer kry nie. So, should I or should I...

I am considering to have my Dr's front suspension 'rebuilt'... if that is the correct jargon. Please post your good advice on what I should consider. Also a Pretoria'sh reference to a 'specialist' will be appreciated. I will do a sand riding test at Legends this week to decide.

I picked up Porky (DR650) at Syd's place on Wednesday and the two of us slept over at Frankie's spot, Langebaan. Thursday the ride snaked via Hopefield, Riebeek Wes, Riebeeck Kasteel, Ceres, Theronsbergpas to Touwsrivier. Rain from Riebeeck Wes without reën-protection. Day 1 ended at Beaufort...

Besides cult value which might be the only distinction.... what other rationale puts the DR650 the better choice over the XR650L? Or vice versa? Furthermore, is there a year range which draws a distinction. I have interest in a DR650 2006 with 'mature' mileage i.e. approx 40 000 km (😂😂 mileage =...