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I am planning an epic road trip and have come up with these two options. Which would you choose? All criticisms and alternative suggestions welcome Oh, and it's for a road bike. No sand or gravel roads

What are all the brand new bikes that went on sale in SA in 2016? I'm trying to compile a list. Did I miss any? BMW R nineT Scrambler (launching next week) Ducati Monster R Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro Ducati Scrambler Sixty2 Ducati XDiavel Honda CRF450R Honda CRF450RX Honda CRF1000L Africa...

What are the best gadgets and tools that every person should own at least once in their lives? I'm thinking a Leatherman, a Petzl headlamp, a smartphone and a Stanley thermos flask. What are your thoughts? Notice: Your suggestions may be used in a feature that I'll be writing for Weg/go...

Unfortunately I can't post a properly written ride report because I sold my story to Drive Out/WegRy magazines. I can post a video and some pics though! https://www.youtube.com/v/qWwHB41jd-0 Link to the video on YouTube Day 1: From Bellville to Lady Grey Day 2: Lady Grey to Tele Bridge gate...

Grapgat. This topic has been moved to The Comedy Club. https://wilddog.net.za/forum/index.php?topic=193199.0

I'm attending the GS Trophy at Drakenville somewhere between Clarens, Bergville and Van Reenen I'll be riding solo and I'll be on a borrowed R1200GS Adventure I'm planning to ride through Lesotho, but I'm a little pressed for time and could definitely use your advice. I'd like to leave on the...

This topic has been moved to About South Africa.... https://wilddog.net.za/forum/index.php?topic=191717.0

I was thinking of compiling a list similar to the Passes Index of the best/most scenic dirt roads in South Africa. A collection of the Wild Dogs' favourite roads. Like the R355 between Ceres and Calvinia (some say it's boring, I say it's zen) or the coastal trail from Koekenaap to...

So for the past few days I have been plagued by my bike’s engine stalling when I throttle down. The only way I could ride was to keep the revs up by holding the throttle a quarter open when at idle or when I gear down. Very frustrating. So I had a long hard think and started tracing the...

So I tested the 2016 Honda NC750X yesterday. It is mostly unchanged since last year's model. The few upgrades that there are include: LED tail light Smaller muffler (much better looking) utility rail on 'tank' to secure tank bag Larger front brake caliper Taller screen - adjustable with vents...

Here are some glam shots of the CRF1000L Some of the professional riders in these shots were present at the international launch in South Africa. They say that it took many takes to get the best beauty shots. So don't be fooled into thinking that you'll turn into a riding god as soon as you get...

https://www.wheels24.co.za/Road_Trip/RoadTrip101/SARoutesJourneys/saroadtrip-top-5-awesome-gravel-mountain-passes-20151203 Do you agree with the list?

I am writing an article for Wheels24 about the best mountain passes in SA to take your platkar on. So far I have a shortlist based on personal experience but I would like to know your opinions as well. Don't worry, I'm not asking you to write my story for me, just some recommendations. Most of...

A bunch of journalists – including yours truly – were invited to the Motorrad Days event in Clarens. I was very excited during the run-up. From what I understood it was going to be youthful reimagining of the brand. I expected to see a horde of old school café racers, indie girls with Polaroid...

Original owner First registered in January 2009 Built in 2008 60,500 km (Clocks were replaced at 13,000 km. New clocks read 47,500 km) Mitas E-09 back (50%) Metzeler Sahara Enduro3 front (50%) Spent half its life touring and the other half commuting - never used in competitions and never been...

This topic has been moved to Jou MA!!!! - and other off topic stories. https://wilddog.net.za/forum/index.php?topic=177159.0

This topic has been moved to Jou MA!!!! - and other off topic stories. https://wilddog.net.za/forum/index.php?topic=177158.0

This topic has temporarily been moved to General Bike Related Banter. We will move it back to the technical section once the excitement of the new Africa Twin has passed. There are too many duplicate threads created in the general bike section because members are not aware that the original...

This means that your smartphone truly will replace your GPS. You will still need a smartphone with a GPS receiver, even if it's a weak receiver, to show you where you are (even if it's just approximately). The upside is that you won't need reception to download maps of your current location...

https://www.brake-magazine.com/rated-bmw-g-650-x-challenge/ I quote the article because you guys are usually too lazy to click on links. ;) At least click on the link and scroll down to see the stats. Spoiler alert: They really like it. "BMW’s short-lived but much loved G650Xchallenge is a...