IN FLIGHT WITH THE FISH EAGLES – NAMIBIA, BOSTWANA, ZIMBABWE

[JACOVV]

Some would say it is a load of money, I would say the experience and enjoyment of this trip is priceless.  Live is too short, enjoy it while you can.

Worth every cent.  :deal:

Your opinion about the tyres?

 

[Vis Arend]

Mitas E-10 knobble front and Mitas E-07 rear (the new harder compound).

The rear tire is an excellent choice, did the whole trip, 9 000km's and will do another 2000km easy.  This is by far the most I got on a rear, the most I got previously was between 5 000 - 7 000km's.  Grip on all terrain is excellent.

The front tire is not MY choice, I lost grip a couple of times, something I did not experience with other tires.  It also tend to run to loose on the loose stuff.  The front starts to drift / sway at 120 and up.    Nothing serious, but you don't feel in control and it gets worse on gravel.  The front is also kapoet / done / shot after 9 000km's.   

I still prefer the TKC at the front and the Mitas 07 at the rear. 

This is my personal experience and choice.

O yes, and lady luck was on our side, we did not have one puncture throughout the whole trip.   

 

[Wayne Duck]

Total cost for 27 days  -  R21 904-54
Average per day for two people - R811-28

Some would say it is a load of money, I would say the experience and enjoyment of this trip is priceless.  Live is too short, enjoy it while you can.

Whoever might say this has got to tell us where we can enjoy almost a month's touring / travelling holiday for any less!
R811 per day for two...travel, accommodation, meals and entertainment all inclusive is pretty reasonable in my book!!

 

[Mev Vis Arend]

Total cost for 27 days  -  R21 904-54
Average per day for two people - R811-28

Some would say it is a load of money, I would say the experience and enjoyment of this trip is priceless.  Live is too short, enjoy it while you can.

Whoever might say this has got to tell us where we can enjoy almost a month's touring / travelling holiday for any less!
R811 per day for two...travel, accommodation, meals and entertainment all inclusive is pretty reasonable in my book!!

Thanks, Wayne.  I thought so too, especially taking into account that we had to buy our daily supplies at whatever winkeltjies and lodges that were available at times.  I can guarantee you, some of these lodges can spot a desperate traveller a mile away.  At times we paid R35 for a small bag of ice and another arm and a leg for a small bundle of wood.  I also had a good share of Wimpy coffee and after all, we were on holiday and it was worth each and every cent.  We do not regret spending some money for such a wonderful time.  Expenses are part of the package, so, although our "Bike account" is now exhausted, we will and are going to do it again.    :thumleft:

 

[ChinaPete]

Absolutely brilliant, this makes me want to pack my bags right now and follow your tracks.  :thumleft:

 

[Garfield]

Een van die lekkerste ride reports op WD's in 'n baie lang tyd, dankie aan die VISARENDE  :thumleft:

 

[JACOVV]

Think I must open a Bike Account urgently :ricky:

 

[BENJI]

Thank you for an exceptional ride report. What has happened to Hasie?

 

[Mev Vis Arend]

Thank you for an exceptional ride report. What has happened to Hasie?

Hasie sadly passed away yesterday morning (2013-05-24).  :'( :'( :'(

 

[Vis Arend]

Hasie had a short but great life. Hasie  was eating well and gave us much joy in running around the house and chasing the dogs.  Thursday morning when I took Hasie out of his/her box, Hasie was laying on her side.  I picked Hasie up and gave Hasie as much as possible body heat.  Hasie gave signs of life and then all of a sudden gave two kicks, and that was the end.  Hasie is buried in our yard.

Hasie will be sadly missed.

 

[spoedvark]

Lekker saam gelees. Dankie vir die deel!! Where do we pay our entrance fee to your great RR (movie). As a fellow dog said: "These pics should be in a National Geographic."

This RR should be published in a Bike mag like Bike SA perhaps.

Mooi gedoen Arende!!!!!

 

[Veldbrand]

Bamooi Geveerde Viste, julle laat mens se voete juk vir gatskuur.
Dankie.

 

[SGB]

Dit was 'n great trip.  Ek sien uit na die soort ding wanneer die kinners uit die skool is.  Ek ken meeste van daai paaie, en dink vir die tipe trip is die S10 'n baie goeie keuse.  Gerief en hantering in die terrein.  Dankie vir die inspirasie!
Ek leer 'n paar lesse uit die foto's:
Les 1:  As jy nie jaag nie, kry jy nie punctures nie.  :thumleft:
Les 2:  Mitas E07 - harde compound, baie km's maar swak traksie in die sand.
Les 3:  Water is nie swaar nie.  Klere en goeters is.

Is Twyfelfontein se petrol pomp nou toe?  Die een by die Vet hek?

Sien uit om te lees van julle volgende toer.... 

 

[ROAD HOG]

A couple of stats.

The whole trip was 27 days, we travelled for 21 days and 6 days we stayed at family and friends.

Distance travelled     -  9 067km
Fuel used                 -  578.69litres
Amount used for fuel - R6 786-20
Average per              -  15.67km/l

Amount paid on Accommodation  -  R4 400-00
Average for accommodation per day - R210-00 per day for 2 people

Daily purchases, food, airtime and spares - R9 638-34  ???
Average per day                                     - R356-98

Border crossing and taxes  -  R1070-00

Total cost for 27 days  -  R21 904-54
Average per day for two people - R811-28


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Some would say it is a load of money, I would say the experience and enjoyment of this trip is priceless.  Live is too short, enjoy it while you can.

well spend......

 

[Casting from Turd]

Really great RR and money well spent I would say.

One thing Oom Vis, Please put the old man out of his misery and tell him all bikers are not "Stout"  Some are married and travel with their wives  :imaposer: :imaposer:  :ricky:

 

[Nobbly]

Hi mr Vis,

This was a stunning RR, tell me more about the packing, set up of your bike, especially the suspension with the two up with all your luggage.

Cheers.
nobbly
Strand 

 

[briv]

Dankie :thumleft: julle 2 is" inspirasioneel" 

 

[Vis Arend]

Thanks to all for the nice comments.  :thumleft:

Dit was 'n great trip.  Ek sien uit na die soort ding wanneer die kinners uit die skool is.  Ek ken meeste van daai paaie, en dink vir die tipe trip is die S10 'n baie goeie keuse.  Gerief en hantering in die terrein.  Dankie vir die inspirasie!
Ek leer 'n paar lesse uit die foto's:
Les 1:  As jy nie jaag nie, kry jy nie punctures nie.  :thumleft:
Les 2:  Mitas E07 - harde compound, baie km's maar swak traksie in die sand.
Les 3:  Water is nie swaar nie.  Klere en goeters is.

Is Twyfelfontein se petrol pomp nou toe?  Die een by die Vet hek?

Sien uit om te lees van julle volgende toer.... 

Die een by die Vet hek is by Palmwag, daai een is nog oop.  Die een by Twyfelfontein is wel toe.

Really great RR and money well spent I would say.

One thing Oom Vis, Please put the old man out of his misery and tell him all bikers are not "Stout"  Some are married and travel with their wives  :imaposer: :imaposer:  :ricky:

:biggrin: 

 

[Vis Arend]

Hi mr Vis,

This was a stunning RR, tell me more about the packing, set up of your bike, especially the suspension with the two up with all your luggage.

Cheers.
nobbly
Strand 

Suspension is turned up to the max. 

A run down of the weight of the luggage.

The ATG bag and sleeping bag on the topbox bracket = 14kg
Right pannier = 5kg
Left pannier = 6kg
Soft luggage for right pannier = 4kg
Soft luggage for left pannier = 3kg
Clothes on front crash bars = 5kg
Tools and tire repair kit = 5kg
Tank bag = 3kg
Total  = 45kg

Helmets, neck braces and gloves for 2 people = 5kg
Riding gear and boots for 2 people = 12kg
Our combined weight = 178kg

Total weight = 240kg
Weight of bike = 275kg

Total weight = 515kg

 

[Jondu]

Hell oom Vis. Dit was nou lekker!
Ek dink nie ek het die "skills" om so te ry nie, maar werk daaraan.
Net n paar vrae as oom tyd het:
Jou banddrukke?
Dalk jou paklys?
Het jy dal die GPS roete beskibaar?
Matrasse gebruik?
Ek is nog nuut in die " game" en probeer mevrou nog oortuig. Ek is een van daai manne wat nog n waaentjie sleep met my bakkie op die trips.
Weereens baie dankie. Ek dink n groot deel van die trip is die sktyf van die artiekel wat my aanbetref beter geskryf is as enigge artiekel in n tydskrif.
TNX