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  1. alienhost

    BAVIAANS CURRENT CONDITION REPORTS

    Why was it closed to bikes ?
  2. alienhost

    Vstrom 1000 fuel comsumption

    :thumleft:
  3. alienhost

    Vstrom 1000 fuel comsumption

    Curious to know what sort of fuel consumption you guys get highway riding, with a 20L tank can you get 400km/ tank ?
  4. alienhost

    Two Up Camping

    Nice list, i was thinking of a small table too, are those Kway self inflating mattresses comfortable enough ? I usually use an air bed :)
  5. alienhost

    Two Up Camping

    So the missus is keen on doing a Europe Tour and camping to really enjoy the scenery especially in Switzerland so i thought we had better have a test run or 2 in SA first, please can some of you share pics of your loaded bike and what you've packed, i'm still trying to decide on the air mattress...
  6. alienhost

    700GS vs 800GS

    I see there might be a 900 coming out to replace the 800 !? Might sit back and see if we get some more options.
  7. alienhost

    700GS vs 800GS

    700 about 152k 800 about 158k
  8. alienhost

    700GS vs 800GS

    I'd go new or a demo, might be best to wait until January though.
  9. alienhost

    700GS vs 800GS

    So i'm ready to purchase a new bike and from what i can understand is that the 700 is more road orrientated, lower, alloy rims etc. and the 800 is better for off road given the tubed tyres, larger front wheel, better suspension. Is that basically it ? Is the 700 still a capable gravel road bike...
  10. alienhost

    How to transport bike from CT to Dbn

    Milly's are excellent, used them many times, can recommend Bike Freight also :thumleft:
  11. alienhost

    NC700/750 owners banter thread..

    Nice Tom Yes i think the manual would be a better choice anyway, iv'e had a black and 2 reds, think if i get one in SA it will be the blue  :thumleft:
  12. alienhost

    Return of the small DS bikes

    I have a CTX200 which i rode from Durban to Cape Town, need something with a bit more speed  ;D
  13. alienhost

    Return of the small DS bikes

    Why did they not make these new small DS bikes with a lower seat height ? What are the horizontally challenged and newbies meant to ride ?
  14. alienhost

    NC700/750 owners banter thread..

    Thanks Tom I'm lucky enough to be able to have a few bikes, i would't sell the KLR but would like something better onroad, oh i have the Mitas E07 on my KLR, done 6000km so far but will change them soon  :thumleft: What about turning the ABS off , how do you do this?
  15. alienhost

    NC700/750 owners banter thread..

    Morning everyone I haven't been through the whole thread so i apologize , i'm on my 3rd NC now here in Hong Kong, i had the NC700X, NC700S and now the NC750X  which has 11000km on it, i love these bikes they are awesome, my question is : How are you finding these bikes off road, easy gravel...
  16. alienhost

    Oudtshoorn / Prince Albert Accommodation

    Morning All I'm looking for a place to stay in either Oudtshoorn or Prince Albert, , something with secure parking for bikes preferably with a bar or that has one nearby so that we can relax after a hard days riding. Many thanks in advance.
  17. alienhost

    Who you going to call ?

    Dankie VaalBaas
  18. alienhost

    Who you going to call ?

    Morning Dawgs I'm looking at doing a bit more solo riding and in the event of the bike breaking down who would you call in the following areas: Eastern Cape area Bloemfontein Western Cape Would just like to have a few numbers handy, thanks.
  19. alienhost

    CALEDON CANOLA RUN - 9 SEPTEMBER 2017

    MickeyT capeklr + 1 Coxwain JC Bring It On ultraflight Berty777 Let's Ride Ri Mr D NickTheGreek Kortbroek Odd Dog. masehare Gallivanter Hendrew + 1 Mulder
  20. alienhost

    To Hell and back

    I have plans on doing Baviaans, Swartberg and Die Hel on my mountain bike, just need an able bodied companion, LOL.
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