Breedt's Nek - a mini RR

[jburger]

This is less of a RR and more a case of wandering off after stopping at the hardware store.

After picking up some supplies from Builder's, I went to check out a dirt road linking the R55 and the R511. Realizing I was basically at Harties I decided to follow my nose (and one of GUnda's routes).

After all the rain Breedt's Neck was quite washed away and probably in the worst condition I've seen (not that means a lot ). It was a lot of fun and also proved that the suspension changes I made were definitely worth it.

After Van Gaalen's on the road following the mountains
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The view from Breedt's Neck (North)
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The view from Breedt's Neck (South)
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My trusty steed.....
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On the way back from Magaliesburg
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[Griff]

The bottom of the hill closest to Buffelspoort dam must have had some hecktic rutts and wash aways.

 

[jburger]

The bottom of the hill closest to Buffelspoort dam must have had some hecktic rutts and wash aways.

Both sides were quite bad...

 

[LeonDude]

How was the little streams - was there any watercrossings?

 

[jburger]

How was the little streams - was there any watercrossings?

Nada - I had at least 4 thundershowers but no streams...

 

[GundaGunda]

Breedt's is a great place to go solo, sip coffee, talk to your ancestors, and forget about the troubles of the world.

Thanks

 

[Misty]

Ok so is this the new definition of "honey I'm just going to the hardware store quick" and then end up going for a ride ?!  :biggrin:

And yes always a nice ride out that way  :thumleft:

 

[jburger]

Breedt's is a great place to go solo, sip coffee, talk to your ancestors, and forget about the troubles of the world.

I was kind of unprepared so no coffee, just snacks and water :biggrin:

I see they fenced off the area we used for the coffee stop right hand side looking north...

Ok so is this the new definition of "honey I'm just going to the hardware store quick" and then end up going for a ride ?!  :biggrin:

any excuse to ride is a good one  :biggrin:  :thumleft:

 

[Malibu]

Your pics are stunning... amazing how the clouds add another dimension!  :thumleft:

 

[kevin]

Ok so is this the new definition of "honey I'm just going to the hardware store quick" and then end up going for a ride ?!  :biggrin:

And yes always a nice ride out that way  :thumleft:

Good excuse for a ride!

Nice pics - sure the road up is a good challenge after all the rain

 

[iwasJohnST]

What suspention changes??

Those ruts are quite crappy on the kindeys!

Did you go through the water at the back of Lanseria?

 

[jburger]

Your pics are stunning... amazing how the clouds add another dimension!   :thumleft:

Thanks - wish I had a real camera - this was with the cellphone..

Nice pics - sure the road up is a good challenge after all the rain

Thanks. 

 

[jburger]

What suspention changes??

Those ruts are quite crappy on the kindeys!

Did you go through the water at the back of Lanseria?

Remember at RR I was complaining about the front bottoming out, at the 30k service they checked the front  and added 20mm more oil and a 5mm shim. It's a lot stiffer in front but feels much better, especially on the rough stuff.

Didn't do the Lanseria bit.

 

[JJred]

That is always a nice ride if you want to stretch the legs a bit after a day in the office ...