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martin said:
I haven't really found anything worthwhile yet. Anyone know of SA bike forums that have a classified section?
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FB pages: Bikes for sale south africa, bikes for sale SA, bikes and accessories for sale - SA

if you are in gauteng, x-kulcha has a factory shop at their premises in Joburg, you will find gear with slight defects (stitching mistakes etc)
 
8 Laub Street New Centre Jhb, 2001
tel: 011 493 5452
tel: 011 499 1817
GPS: S26 12.947 E 028 02.681

and motomate (cnr witkoppen and rivonia) has a clearance section upstairs, you just need to ask them
 
Archer said:
You'll have to be more specific than that :p
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The roadie one.

On Sunday 28 August 2016, make sure to join Donford Motorrad Cape Town for a scenic Breakfast Run to Villiersdorp. We will stop for breakfast at Theewaters Sports Club. All riders & motorcycle brands are welcome to join.

Meet Dave Higgs and other riders at Donford Motorrad Cape Town for some fresh muffins and coffee from 07:45. The group will leave at 08:30.

Please do not miss an opportunity to experience all the beauty that the Cape has to offer! This is the perfect ride to bring along your partner!


Date: Sunday, 28 August 2016
Time: Meet from 07:45
Leave at 08:30 - Sharp
Meeting place: Donford Motorrad Cape Town
Terrain: Road ride
Rider leader: Dave Higgs
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TheFriendlyGhost said:
FB pages: Bikes for sale south africa, bikes for sale SA, bikes and accessories for sale - SA

if you are in gauteng, x-kulcha has a factory shop at their premises in Joburg, you will find gear with slight defects (stitching mistakes etc)
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Joined them all. Much obliged.
 
So Yesterday I saw someone that was almost in a horrific accident in either a BMW GS, or a Triumph Tiger (I was focusing on the event, not the bike).

Rivonia drive traveling out of Sandton opposite the Aston Garage. Right hand lane closed for construction, oke on bike gets in the closed lane to pass traffic. Little did he know there was a trench dug out. I saw how he hit the trench, legs all over the place, bike majour wobble. Somehow he managed to get the bike straight again, and ride off.

Upon closer inspection I see this trench is at least 1m deep, and quite wide (I would estimate +-50-60cm). I dont know how the rider did not crash into the trench, but it was very close.
 
Tman* said:
So Yesterday I saw someone that was almost in a horrific accident in either a BMW GS, or a Triumph Tiger (I was focusing on the event, not the bike).

Rivonia drive traveling out of Sandton opposite the Aston Garage. Right hand lane closed for construction, oke on bike gets in the closed lane to pass traffic. Little did he know there was a trench dug out. I saw how he hit the trench, legs all over the place, bike majour wobble. Somehow he managed to get the bike straight again, and ride off.

Upon closer inspection I see this trench is at least 1m deep, and quite wide (I would estimate +-50-60cm). I dont know how the rider did not crash into the trench, but it was very close.
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I bet you the rider wouldn't be able to tell you either. I hit a really nasty pothole a while back and I still can't quite figure out how I managed to stay on. Best guess is we shared a common ancestor who was into bikes and we're now reaping the rewards of genetic memory.
 
Speed, you go quick enough and hole won't even register. A bump on the other hand...

But seriously, what kind of mong do you need to be to speed down a lane closed for construction?

I know guys who love gunning it on the shoulder of the freeway sometimes - same guys who complain about constant punctures.

Go figure.
 
SlinkyMike said:
Speed, you go quick enough and hole won't even register. A bump on the other hand...

But seriously, what kind of mong do you need to be to speed down a lane closed for construction?

I know guys who love gunning it on the shoulder of the freeway sometimes - same guys who complain about constant punctures.

Go figure.
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I was on a Bajaj Avenger during that particular incident so that pretty much rules out the speed explanation :D
 
Did an overnighter up Sani Pass this weekend. Started snowing on the way up. Was awesome! This was part of the BMW 100yrs celebration. Coming down on Sunday was a little scary with all the slush & ice! But managed it without dropping the bike!

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Snow Symbol!
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Made It!
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SirFooK'nG said:
Did an overnighter up Sani Pass this weekend. Started snowing on the way up. Was awesome! This was part of the BMW 100yrs celebration. Coming down on Sunday was a little scary with all the slush & ice! But managed it without dropping the bike!

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Made It!
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Very nice, i only get to ride on weekends and am sick so haven't ridden in a while, craving it now.
 
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Zuner said:
Very nice, i only get to ride on weekends and am sick so haven't ridden in a while, craving it now.
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Get well soon .... I've done two trips this month :D ... Did a weekend to Coffee Bay just over two weeks ago.... done about 1800km this month (just weekend driving too).
 
Switching to an Adventure bike later in the year, if anyone is keen for my low mileage 2015 RC390 pm me! R50k+-

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Anyone know a decent place to service your bike in the Southern Suburbs CPT that is not Suzuki South?
 
SauRoNZA said:
Jeez I reckon they are probably the best out there if you just go out there.

What did they do?
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Unfortunately it seems ill have to stick with my little 250 till the end of the year or early next year before I can upgrade unless I can somehow snag a decent bike for dirt cheap. It's due a service and they quoted me about R2k? Is this reasonable for a +-35k service?
 
Mike7 said:
Unfortunately it seems ill have to stick with my little 250 till the end of the year or early next year before I can upgrade unless I can somehow snag a decent bike for dirt cheap. It's due a service and they quoted me about R2k? Is this reasonable for a +-35k service?
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That's pretty decent.

Especially if there is a valve check to be done at that mileage.
 
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