MyBB Motorcycle Owners Thread

[Pox]

http://www.yamaha-motor.co.za/mt-07-tracer/

I had the 09 Tracer. Most comfortable bike I've had so far, but the screen design was not great. Lot of turbulence onto helmet

 

[Tickled_Tortise]

I finally got rid of the Gomoto and upgraded to a Twister. What a great improvement in all areas, it just feels really solid and reassuring. Only 2000k so still very fresh.

Are there dedicated Honda service shops (dealerships) or would I have to go to the local bike repair shop for services?

 

[FiestaST]

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[Pineapple Smurf]

I finally got rid of the Gomoto and upgraded to a Twister. What a great improvement in all areas, it just feels really solid and reassuring. Only 2000k so still very fresh.

Are there dedicated Honda service shops (dealerships) or would I have to go to the local bike repair shop for services?

Bullet Proof, I did 140 000km on my Twister before upgrading to a NC750XDCT, service it yourself, so easy, but i did take mine in to Honda every 24000km to just check my Valve Clearance.
Enjoy

 

[Agent_Smith]

Apparently there's a BMW Open day at Motorrad Stellenbosch this coming Saturday. I think the 750GS will be one of the bikes available for a test ride.

 

[TheFriendlyGhost]

I finally got rid of the Gomoto and upgraded to a Twister. What a great improvement in all areas, it just feels really solid and reassuring. Only 2000k so still very fresh.

Are there dedicated Honda service shops (dealerships) or would I have to go to the local bike repair shop for services?

Beautiful bikes for commuting. I only got rid of mine because I travel on a lot of highway and needed the extra oomph. Like @Chuckmyster says, service it yourself. Very easy to do and if you are a little scared, there are a lot of youtube videos on how to

 

[SauRoNZA]

I think I need an upgrade.

Looking for something affordable that will be comfortable to drive daily to work and back (quick, quiet drive), but also be able to handle an occasional longer trip (CPT to PE, for example).

Current bike is a 2012 CBR250R.

It always helps to add a budget because everyone’s idea of affordable isn’t the same.

But I’m going to guess the Honda NC is probably going to be a little bit rich for you blood but when the older 700 version might well be your best bet especially as a taller guy.

Failing that a Kawasaki ER6 based model is a potentially affordable option.

A quirky outlier could be some of the older BMW F800 based road bikes that have belt drive and therefore low maintenance and going for good prices for being older but having beautiful motors.

If you want to go the typical route there would also be the older F650GS but that single really doesn’t like the long road so much.

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Also the idea of wind protection for long distance is a nice to have but hardly a requirement.

I’ve taken a Buell with no wind protection of any kind for a 3000km long weekend without crying about it.

Worry about the day to day needs for the bike which is what it will do most of the time. Anything else is a side quest.

But ultimately a real and realistic budget will open up much more real and logical options.

 

[SauRoNZA]

I mean look at this bargain.

https://bikes.autotrader.co.za/used...JNVy9tb2RlbC9GODAwR1Qvc2VhcmNo&result-index=1

Low mileage.

Fully specced with top box as well.

Not in Cape Town but plans could be made.

 

[Tickled_Tortise]

Beautiful bikes for commuting. I only got rid of mine because I travel on a lot of highway and needed the extra oomph. Like @Chuckmyster says, service it yourself. Very easy to do and if you are a little scared, there are a lot of youtube videos on how to

Thanks for the feedback guys, I only comute on back roads, 20km round trip, so it's fit for purpose.

I can service it myself but I want to take it somewhere for a proper check first just to make sure everything is in order.

Any suggestions on a good place to buy parts around midrand? I used to get parts at kickstart but they only stock parts for Chinese bikes.

 

[copacetic]

It always helps to add a budget because everyone’s idea of affordable isn’t the same.

But I’m going to guess the Honda NC is probably going to be a little bit rich for you blood but when the older 700 version might well be your best bet especially as a taller guy.

Failing that a Kawasaki ER6 based model is a potentially affordable option.

A quirky outlier could be some of the older BMW F800 based road bikes that have belt drive and therefore low maintenance and going for good prices for being older but having beautiful motors.

If you want to go the typical route there would also be the older F650GS but that single really doesn’t like the long road so much.

****

Also the idea of wind protection for long distance is a nice to have but hardly a requirement.

I’ve taken a Buell with no wind protection of any kind for a 3000km long weekend without crying about it.

Worry about the day to day needs for the bike which is what it will do most of the time. Anything else is a side quest.

But ultimately a real and realistic budget will open up much more real and logical options.

You are, of course, quite correct about this being a very difficult question to answer without a budget. It was mostly a musing, but I think if pressed, I suspect a new bike at around 100K is what I would be looking at.

The MT07 and NC750X as mentioned here both appeal to me, I will admit. For sure, I could get something second hand, and for cheaper, but to be honest, I've never owned anything new before, and I'd enjoy having a brand new bike I can care for properly from day one (as I've been a bit rough and ignorant on my current one).

Anyhow, once I have a better idea of finances and options I will no doubt have more questions!

 

[TheFriendlyGhost]

Thanks for the feedback guys, I only comute on back roads, 20km round trip, so it's fit for purpose.

I can service it myself but I want to take it somewhere for a proper check first just to make sure everything is in order.

Any suggestions on a good place to buy parts around midrand? I used to get parts at kickstart but they only stock parts for Chinese bikes.

Check with Randburg Motorcycles - they may be able to assist

 

[copacetic]

I mean look at this bargain.

https://bikes.autotrader.co.za/used...JNVy9tb2RlbC9GODAwR1Qvc2VhcmNo&result-index=1

Low mileage.

Fully specced with top box as well.

Not in Cape Town but plans could be made.

Damn, that looks like an awesome bike as well...

 

[SauRoNZA]

Damn, that looks like an awesome bike as well...

I think you can’t go wrong with buying “near new” especially this time of year because you’ll soon have plenty of demos from 2018 standing on dealership floors or even brand new unregistered “last year’s models”.

So with that in mind January - March next year is probably the sweet spot to be shopping.

And I get completely where you are coming from. My current bike was the first non new bike since the very first bike I bought and I had serious arguments with myself about whether or not 600km is really used or new because it hadn’t even reached it’s first service interval.

And that was kind of my conclusion at the end of the day. Anything that is so new that it’s either at or just over it’s first service and has most of its factory warranty in tact is as good as bloody new in my book.

Especially when the price talks.

 

[Tickled_Tortise]

Check with Randburg Motorcycles - they may be able to assist

I hear they are good but just too far, I would have went to cayenne had they not closed down, the service book says that's where it was bought.

There is a little bike shop in kayalami next to midas I might check them out. Not sure if they sell parts.

 

[Trompie67]

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A question:
Can Nicol please explain the difference between Anal Que & Digital? Also, WTAF does that have to do with a motorcycle?

 

[TheFriendlyGhost]

A question:
Can Nicol please explain the difference between Anal Que & Digital? Also, WTAF does that have to do with a motorcycle?

F0k. that's K@k funny. Re-read it now

 

[TheFriendlyGhost]

I hear they are good but just too far, I would have went to cayenne had they not closed down, the service book says that's where it was bought.

There is a little bike shop in kayalami next to midas I might check them out. Not sure if they sell parts.

I must also check them out. For stuff like brake pads, you could always check Just Bike Tyre (next to Eugenes in the old Yamaha complex) - that's closer for you. There are a few bike shops in and around Jacaranda Ave/Rd/Ln in centurion - near Chamberlains - They also do Chinese bikes, but chances of them stocking Jap parts is also high

 

[GhostSixFour]

Damn, that looks like an awesome bike as well...

Check out fireitup as well. I heard on the bikeshow that if you stay far from where they are, they will ship a bike down for for 7 days or something to test ride. Their bikes have a maintenance plan as well. They've got two lovely Ducati scramblers and a Triumph Tiger close to your budget. #justsaying.

 

[SauRoNZA]

A question:
Can Nicol please explain the difference between Anal Que & Digital? Also, WTAF does that have to do with a motorcycle?

Also the F750 doesn’t get the navigation built in like the big bikes? Or does it?

 

[Trompie67]

Also the F750 doesn’t get the navigation built in like the big bikes? Or does it?

Not sure, will check when I take one for a spin in the next few weeks.

I just cringe (well, clench actually) at the thought of a "motoring journalist" queuing up his digits anywhere near my anal cavity. Will examine the bike verrrrrry carefully before swinging a leg over!