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Hamster said:
It's a pretty bike in that I like the look of it, but it's not a great bike apparently.
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There seems to be a pretty big dealer for various second hand bikes in fourways. I'll head up there sometime. I guess the best way to judge is to sit on it...
 
Sinbad said:
There seems to be a pretty big dealer for various second hand bikes in fourways. I'll head up there sometime. I guess the best way to judge is to sit on it...
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Fourways Motorcycles..here by Pineslopes/Montecasino?

Triumph
Kawasaki
Second hand
 
So later on this afternoon I'll be riding from the vaal to Jhb, traffic is going to be a nightmare if this train continues so I'll use the bike. This'll be my first ride in the rain if it's still raining at that time. Besides slowing down are there any do's and don'ts of riding in the rain? Only had my bike a few months now so I might not know even the simplest of rules.
 
Keep speed down, brake earlier and smoothly, avoid middle of the lane because that is where the oil drops, especially where cars stop for a robot, avoid the painted lines, if many rain drops on visor turn head to the side for a few seconds when at speed so wind can blow it to the side
 
Painted road markings offers absolutely no grip so avoid them as much as possible.
 
Sinbad said:
I will probably be riding on some fairly ****ty roads, like around hartebeespoort, want something comfortable and able to soak up potholes etc.
Nc750x?

Ktm duke?
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Honda NC750 is a great bike and also on the cheap. That "frunk" is a game changer for your day to day riding.

KTM I wouldn't touch with a barge pole, but largely because dealer support in Cape Town sucks.


I'm going to sound like a fanatic now but I've been through them all and short of Harley...BMW is simply out of everyone else's class. I wish I had known this years ago but there is a very good reason people buy them and keep buying them.

It's not all about the bikes, but largely the dealership experience.


If I replayed my (primary) bike life now I would buy a BMW from the start and ignore the rest.

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That being said the Cape Town motorcycle dealership experience is very lacking and I know Jo'burg is a whole different ball game. I've had pleasant experiences at both Harley and Ducati in Jo'burg.
 
Joeboy69 said:
Keep speed down, brake earlier and smoothly, avoid middle of the lane because that is where the oil drops, especially where cars stop for a robot, avoid the painted lines, if many rain drops on visor turn head to the side for a few seconds when at speed so wind can blow it to the side
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Blu82 said:
Painted road markings offers absolutely no grip so avoid them as much as possible.
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Sinbad said:
Proper waterproofs as well else you'll freeze :p
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Good stuff, only my jacket is fully waterproof
 
SauRoNZA said:
Honda NC750 is a great bike and also on the cheap. That "frunk" is a game changer for your day to day riding.

KTM I wouldn't touch with a barge pole, but largely because dealer support in Cape Town sucks.


I'm going to sound like a fanatic now but I've been through them all and short of Harley...BMW is simply out of everyone else's class. I wish I had known this years ago but there is a very good reason people buy them and keep buying them.

It's not all about the bikes, but largely the dealership experience.


If I replayed my (primary) bike life now I would buy a BMW from the start and ignore the rest.
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Thanks for the feedback :)
Dealer service is not all that important to me - I plan to buy an older bike, and do as much maintenance myself as possible.

There just don't seem to be many GS's around for reasonable money - and I'm also entertaining thoughts that I'm probably going to drop it quite a bit in my first year or so, so maybe something cheaper is a more rational idea.
 
Sinbad said:
Thanks for the feedback :)
Dealer service is not all that important to me - I plan to buy an older bike, and do as much maintenance myself as possible.

There just don't seem to be many GS's around for reasonable money - and I'm also entertaining thoughts that I'm probably going to drop it quite a bit in my first year or so, so maybe something cheaper is a more rational idea.
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Yeah as a first bike you are probably on the right track.

How tall are you?

My usual go to bikes for beginners are the Kawasaki ER6 N or F series. Maybe even the Versys if you want some offroading options.


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Dealership service also wasn't all that important to me because I didn't realise what I had in Harley Davidson when I had the Buell.

The service from Triumph was...uhm less than ideal.
 
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Zuner said:
So later on this afternoon I'll be riding from the vaal to Jhb, traffic is going to be a nightmare if this train continues so I'll use the bike. This'll be my first ride in the rain if it's still raining at that time. Besides slowing down are there any do's and don'ts of riding in the rain? Only had my bike a few months now so I might not know even the simplest of rules.
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Avoid the painted marks etc. on the road.
Make sure you know how to properly brake (a fist full of front brake is not gonna end bad for you).

....take the car :p
 
Hamster said:
Avoid the painted marks etc. on the road.
Make sure you know how to properly brake (a fist full of front brake is not gonna end bad for you).

....take the car :p
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I have some activities planned for Saturday morning with the bike so I don't want to drive back to fetch the bike.. my braking is alright I don't panic brake.
 
Sinbad said:
There just don't seem to be many GS's around for reasonable money - and I'm also entertaining thoughts that I'm probably going to drop it quite a bit in my first year or so, so maybe something cheaper is a more rational idea.
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Then the GS is perfect as it is highly likely to have been dropped already :p And will have good protection on already too.Aftermarket parts for the Honda 75- is also pretty good, so if you were concerned about a drop you can get crashbars etc easily
 
Joeboy69 said:
Keep speed down, brake earlier and smoothly, avoid middle of the lane because that is where the oil drops, especially where cars stop for a robot, avoid the painted lines, if many rain drops on visor turn head to the side for a few seconds when at speed so wind can blow it to the side
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Great advice. I ride daily in the Cape Town area and Joeboy69 is spot on. Only other comments would be rain gear. If you don't have already, do get some. Most jackets will have the rain liner as standard. My rain pants is small and light and thus stays in my backpack. Not sure if you use riding boots or just whatever shoes you are wearing at the time. I leave two pairs of shoes at my office (fortunately I have an office), and thus, use riding boots to and fro - it makes a huge difference in the rain if you are in gear which keeps you dry and comfy. Good luck, boet...
 
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