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Note from the Editor<br />
Glenn “Roley” Foley<br />
Koos <strong>and</strong> Sipho, two biking buddies are working on a building site.<br />
Sipho says to Koos, “I need to go riding! I’m going to get the day off. I’m going to<br />
pretend I’ve gone mad!”<br />
So Sipho climbs up the rafters, hangs upside down, <strong>and</strong> shouts “I’m a light bulb, I’m a<br />
light bulb!” while Koos watches in amazement.<br />
The foreman shouts, “Sipho, go home. You’ve gone mad.”<br />
As Sipho leaves the site, Koos starts packing his kit up to leave as well.<br />
“Where do you think you’re going?” asks the foreman.<br />
“Well, I can’t work in the blerry dark!” said Koos.<br />
Have a great riding month!<br />
August Issue 20<strong>21</strong><br />
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Look out for a Triumph dirtbike near<br />
you!<br />
Triumph has announced that development is well<br />
under way on a comprehensive range of all-new<br />
competition Motocross <strong>and</strong> Enduro motorcycles.<br />
“Joining our class leading <strong>and</strong> globally renowned<br />
motorcycle range this all new competition MX <strong>and</strong><br />
Enduro family will bring all of Triumph’s engineering<br />
expertise to riders <strong>and</strong> racers worldwide.”<br />
This will be accompanied by a l<strong>and</strong>mark moment<br />
for Triumph <strong>and</strong> the MX <strong>and</strong> Enduro racing world<br />
with an all new Triumph factory race programme,<br />
<strong>and</strong> a commitment to top tier championship racing<br />
in both Motocross <strong>and</strong> Enduro series.<br />
Coming h<strong>and</strong>-in-h<strong>and</strong> with this commitment,<br />
to race <strong>and</strong> win at the highest level in the sport,<br />
Triumph is has announced that global Motocross<br />
legend Ricky Carmichael <strong>and</strong> five-times Enduro<br />
World Champion Iván Cervantes have joined the<br />
Triumph family as active partners in both bike<br />
testing <strong>and</strong> preparation for racing.<br />
An announcement of the timetable for the launch<br />
<strong>and</strong> reveal of the motorcycles, as well as the<br />
racing programme <strong>and</strong> the full story on the product<br />
advantages the new Triumph MX <strong>and</strong> Enduro offer,<br />
will follow in the coming months.<br />
“Today’s announcement marks the beginning of a<br />
new chapter for the Triumph br<strong>and</strong>, which everyone<br />
at Triumph is incredibly excited to be part of. We are<br />
100% committed to making a long-lasting impact<br />
in this highly competitive <strong>and</strong> dem<strong>and</strong>ing world,<br />
with a single-minded ambition to deliver a winning<br />
motorcycle line-up for a whole new generation of<br />
Triumph riders”<br />
Nick Bloor: CEO Triumph Motorcycles Ltd<br />
Interesting stuff this!<br />
www.triumph-motorcycles.co.za<br />
New WP Suspension XACT PRO<br />
6500 Fork Cartridge Kits<br />
An easy upgrade option for KTM, Husqvarna <strong>and</strong><br />
GASGAS motorcycles with WP Suspension’s new<br />
“plug <strong>and</strong> play” XACT PRO 6500 fork cartridge kits.<br />
WP Suspension has announced a further addition<br />
to their performance upgrade line of products for<br />
off-road with the WP XACT PRO 6500 Cartridge<br />
fork kits. Like the XPLOR PRO 6500 versions<br />
released earlier in 20<strong>21</strong>, the new XACT cartridges<br />
are designed to be an easy performance upgrade<br />
to the st<strong>and</strong>ard set-up of your bike.<br />
To be clear, st<strong>and</strong>ard model KTM, Husky <strong>and</strong><br />
GASGAS enduro bikes come with XPLOR<br />
components while motocross <strong>and</strong> cross-country<br />
machines come with the WP XACT suspension<br />
components.<br />
As always, we know that readers use a different<br />
horse for different off-road courses so this new fork<br />
cartridge kit will be of interest to those who run<br />
the MX-based bikes in enduro, cross-country or<br />
wherever. It is also a different option for an upgrade<br />
whatever you ride.<br />
XACT PRO 6500 fork cartridge kit highlights:<br />
• Improved feedback from the track in different<br />
riding situations<br />
• Closed cartridge units<br />
• Pressurised system reduces cavitation risk for<br />
no damping loss<br />
• Extreme longevity due to the use of only highquality<br />
materials<br />
• Wide range of adjustment with all settings<br />
adjusted externally<br />
• Spring preload fully variable<br />
• H<strong>and</strong>crafted parts<br />
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Another motorcyclists hits JHB:<br />
A big congratulations to Rodney Serfontien of BMW<br />
Motorrad Fourways <strong>and</strong> his beautiful wife Lynette on<br />
the arrival of their little bundle of joy. May she bring<br />
you many, many blessings, happiness <strong>and</strong> love <strong>and</strong><br />
may she also have many brothers <strong>and</strong> sisters.<br />
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FORMA PILOT MX BOOTS - R6750<br />
RRP, incl VAT<br />
“Gorgeous!” is the first thought that comes to mind<br />
when we first saw a pair of these boots at DMD.<br />
We like the simplicity of the design <strong>and</strong> colouring,<br />
the high end feel of the quality of the outside of the<br />
boot as well as the comfort of the inner upholstery<br />
<strong>and</strong> linings. And the price seems quite reasonable<br />
as well especially with all the features jam packed<br />
into boot. The outer is made of a synthetic material<br />
upper, personalized MX-B compound double<br />
density rubber sole for increased abrasion resistance<br />
<strong>and</strong> longer durability with a bonded MX-B sole,<br />
(featuring Goodyear stitching directly to the I.N.&F.S.<br />
midsole), for enhanced rigidity <strong>and</strong> long-lasting<br />
use. Then there is the F.C.S. (Flex Control System)<br />
with anti-torsion <strong>and</strong> double rear stop <strong>and</strong> injection<br />
moulded plastic protections with personalized<br />
rubber heat gripper protector <strong>and</strong> adjustable velcro<br />
closure. They also have a replaceable/adjustable<br />
aluminium articulated “Evo Security Lock” buckles<br />
<strong>and</strong> “Security Lock” strap holder. The inside<br />
has a padded inner lining, polyurethane nylon<br />
reinforcements, soft polymer padding with memory<br />
foam <strong>and</strong> I.N.&F.S. (Incorporated Nylon & Fiberglass<br />
Shank) midsole featuring anti-bacterial replaceable<br />
footbed with A.P.S. (Air Pump System) <strong>and</strong> spare<br />
Eva Anti-shock inserts included. Just good stuff all<br />
around. For more information or to view their wide<br />
range of great products or to find your nearest<br />
stockist go to:<br />
www.dmd.co.za<br />
Meet the new team at BMW<br />
Motorrad West<br />
Every so often dealerships go through a<br />
metamorphosis <strong>and</strong> it is all part of the growing<br />
process as they get bigger, better <strong>and</strong> stronger.<br />
Jacques Pretorius joins the team as Motorrad Sales<br />
manager. Starting out in the industry 22 years ago,<br />
fresh out of school with Van Breda Motorcycles in<br />
Springs. Seven years later he joined the Motorrad<br />
network of dealers <strong>and</strong> movied up through the<br />
ranks as career growth opportunities presented<br />
themselves. Jacques is flanked by Duane Jordaan<br />
<strong>and</strong> Omri Naude, who has been in the Motorrad<br />
network for a few years <strong>and</strong> comes from a strong<br />
biking family with his uncle owning the oldest <strong>and</strong><br />
biggest motorcycle dealership in Polokwane. Duane<br />
was part of the driving force behind the success<br />
of Mikes Bikes out in Boksburg. They entire team<br />
comes with a wealth of knowledge <strong>and</strong> experience.<br />
Aunty Joan Exner is still the friendly face behind the<br />
counter looking after your servicing <strong>and</strong> parts needs.<br />
Go meet them at Hendrik Potgieter Rd, Little Falls,<br />
Roodepoort or give them a call on 011 761 3500<br />
Please make no attempt to imitate the illustrated riding scene. Always wear protective safety gear <strong>and</strong> observe the applicable provisions of the road traffic regulations.<br />
The illustrated vehicle may vary in selected details from the production models <strong>and</strong> may feature optional equipment available at additional cost.<br />
Please make no attempt to imitate the illustrated riding scene. Always wear protective safety gear <strong>and</strong> observe the applicable provisions of the road traffic regulations.<br />
The illustrated vehicle may vary in selected details from the production models <strong>and</strong> may feature optional equipment available at additional cost.<br />
Please make no attempt to imitate the illustrated riding scene. Always wear protective safety gear <strong>and</strong> observe the applicable provisions of the road traffic regulations.<br />
The illustrated vehicle may vary in selected details from the production models <strong>and</strong> may feature optional equipment available at additional cost.<br />
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Hailed as the most premium 250<br />
4-stroke motocross motorcycle<br />
available, the Husqvarna FC 250 is<br />
engineered to keep ahead of the field.<br />
Featuring a lightweight <strong>and</strong> compact<br />
engine as well as a PANKL gearbox<br />
<strong>and</strong> advanced electronics <strong>and</strong><br />
ergonomics, the FC 250 maintains the<br />
leading position in the 250 4-stroke<br />
class.<br />
For 2022 we upgraded the hydraulic<br />
clutch to an all new high-performance<br />
Brembo system for perfect<br />
modulation at all times. On top,<br />
striking new dark blue <strong>and</strong> white<br />
graphics stylishly adorn the Swedish<br />
inspired design.<br />
Please make no attempt to imitate the illustrated riding scene. Always wear protective safety gear <strong>and</strong> observe the applicable provisions of the road traffic regulations.<br />
The illustrated vehicle may vary in selected details from the production models <strong>and</strong> may feature optional equipment available at additional cost.<br />
Please make no attempt to imitate the illustrated riding scene. Always wear protective safety gear <strong>and</strong> observe the applicable provisions of the road traffic regulations.<br />
The illustrated vehicle may vary in selected details from the production models <strong>and</strong> may feature optional equipment available at additional cost.<br />
Please make no attempt to imitate the illustrated riding scene. Always wear protective safety gear <strong>and</strong> observe the applicable provisions of the road traffic regulations.<br />
The illustrated vehicle may vary in selected details from the production models <strong>and</strong> may feature optional equipment available at additional cost.<br />
Uncompromised<br />
Ability<br />
FC<br />
250<br />
Chromium molybdenum steel frame<br />
CNC machined triple clamps<br />
WP Xact Suspension<br />
Brembo Callipers <strong>and</strong> controls
Bike Tyre Warehouse joins forces<br />
with Gedore<br />
Well, haven’t we all lost our 10mm ring spanner at<br />
least once this week, twice last week <strong>and</strong> so many<br />
times before that - all disappearing into that same<br />
void where the odd socks <strong>and</strong> tie downs go. Yeah…<br />
<strong>and</strong> the 8mm, the 12mm <strong>and</strong> 13mm spanners <strong>and</strong><br />
a myriad of Allen keys.<br />
The guys at BTW have teamed up with premium<br />
tool company ‘Gedore’ to bring you the “Lost<br />
Spanner” tool kit. In a really nice looking, high quality<br />
<strong>and</strong> sturdy canvas roll up which fits snugly under<br />
your seat, your hydra pack or back pack or even<br />
inside your fairing <strong>and</strong> contains a 8mm, a 10mm, a<br />
12mm <strong>and</strong> a 13mm ring/open end spanner as well<br />
as 4 – 5 – 6, Alan keys, most every tool you need<br />
for a quick mid ride adjustment or emergency repair.<br />
For more info get hold of the gang at Bike tyre<br />
Warehouse for stock availability on 073 777 9269<br />
or 083 467 1349 or drop them a mail on sales@<br />
biketyrewarehouse.com<br />
BattTech LED Motorcycle spotlights<br />
- R1,400 incl.<br />
Be seen before you’re heard. We like this idea,<br />
especially with most drivers these days seeming<br />
almost oblivious to the world around them <strong>and</strong> other<br />
road users. Increase your visibility on or off road with<br />
BattTech LED Motorcycle Spots. These powerful<br />
add-on lights feature white light with an optional<br />
amber strobe, making them ideal for high-visibility<br />
all-weather commuting during normal riding or while<br />
lane splitting.<br />
BattTech LED Motorcycle Spots are suitable for<br />
Road, Dual Sport, ATV & Side-x-Side applications.<br />
KEY FEATURES:<br />
• LED Chip, CREE Lamp Beads<br />
• Colour Temperature: 6000K with White or Amber<br />
Strobe<br />
• Combo Beam Pattern<br />
• IP69K Water Proof Rating<br />
• Super-Tough Aluminium Housing<br />
• Bottom Mounting Adjustable Bracket<br />
• Wiring Harnesses Included<br />
• Multiple Strobe Settings<br />
Get hold of the gang at Bike tyre Warehouse for<br />
stock availability on 073 777 9269 or 083 467 1349<br />
or drop them a mail on sales@biketyrewarehouse.<br />
com<br />
Protect your ride with the alarm disc<br />
lock…<br />
Here’s a cool mergafter. A motorcycle disc lock<br />
that screams the moment that someone tries to<br />
move or relocate your motorcycle to a more suitable<br />
venue – like Maputo. It fits any bike with a disc<br />
brake <strong>and</strong> emits a howl that should scare the perps<br />
– or at least wake you up that you can get the .38<br />
ready. Pricesd at R600 per unit – <strong>and</strong> if you have a<br />
clooection of bikes, they will do you a discounted<br />
deal.<br />
www.gasjunky.co.za
TCX Comp EVO Michelin Boots.<br />
Last month we mentioned that TCX boots have<br />
returned to SA. They are making their way to dealer<br />
showrooms as we type. These are the TCX Comp<br />
boots – we’ve bought a pair <strong>and</strong> will run them for a bit<br />
<strong>and</strong> get back to you on fit <strong>and</strong> quality.<br />
This from TCX: The TCX Comp Michelin EVO<br />
Boots are the culmination of years of off-road racing<br />
experience, combining the latest in materials <strong>and</strong><br />
protective technology to create a boot that performs at<br />
the highest levels of competition.<br />
Providing pro-level protection, the TCX Comp EVO<br />
Boots are constructed of breathable water-resistant<br />
micro fiber <strong>and</strong> reinforced with a Polyurethane frame<br />
that supports <strong>and</strong> protects. Combined with a Double<br />
Flex Control System that wards off torsion injuries <strong>and</strong><br />
supports the riders ankle, the Comp EVO provides a<br />
wide range of motion without letting riders down when<br />
it comes to protection. The Michelin edition of the<br />
Comp EVO brings the legendary off-road performance<br />
of Michelin tires to the soles of your feet, giving riders<br />
unparalleled control <strong>and</strong> feedback.<br />
Features:<br />
• Upper constructed of high wear-resistant micro<br />
fiber <strong>and</strong> PU frame<br />
• PU adjustable shin plate<br />
• Breathable fabric liner with double compound PU<br />
sold padding around ankle area<br />
• Ergonomically designed, micro adjustable<br />
aluminum buckles<br />
• High wear-resistant Michelin Hybrid MX sole<br />
• Double Flex Control system<br />
• Internal high grip zone heat guard<br />
• PU toe guard <strong>and</strong> rear heel reinforcement<br />
• Steel toe cap<br />
• Ankle <strong>and</strong> malleolus reinforcements<br />
• Calf adjustment system<br />
• CE certified<br />
USWE ZULO 6 HIP PACK:<br />
With bladder option<br />
We have been using USWE packs for years on<br />
our dirtbikes, it’s a good quality product, but we<br />
have just recently started utilizing their hip pack<br />
offerings for tools <strong>and</strong> stuff.<br />
Organization in the ZULO 6 is plentiful as the<br />
pack offers multi-organizer pockets to sort <strong>and</strong><br />
stash tools, snacks <strong>and</strong> spare parts. There is<br />
also a large cargo compression area to cinch up<br />
<strong>and</strong> keep the weight of the pack or an added<br />
jacket close to your body. There are a total of<br />
four exterior pockets on the Zulo 6, an LED light<br />
attachment for getting home in the dark <strong>and</strong><br />
some reflective hits for safety on the road.<br />
We like the banana-style shape of the USWE<br />
Zulo 6L. The neatly organized pouches of<br />
the Zulo 6 make it a st<strong>and</strong>out <strong>and</strong> we like the<br />
compression straps <strong>and</strong> side pouches too. It’s a<br />
bummer that the bladder is sold separately but<br />
it also keeps the price down for riders who’d<br />
rather stuff a bottle <strong>and</strong> don’t need the bladder.<br />
A solid option overall.<br />
Imported by Henderson racing products <strong>and</strong><br />
available at dealers.<br />
Vermont – Br<strong>and</strong>ed winter<br />
clothing<br />
Ideal for the frigid temperatures we are<br />
experiencing at the moment, we are all looking<br />
for that extra jersey, hoodie or jacket to keep the<br />
winter chills at bay. From soft shell jackets <strong>and</strong><br />
warm polar fleece tops for working comfortably<br />
in the office to some serious Unisex jackets with<br />
removable polar fleece <strong>and</strong> thick, snug hoodies<br />
all br<strong>and</strong>ed with your favourite products from<br />
Vermont. Then to keep your ears warm is a great<br />
range of caps, hats <strong>and</strong> knitted beanies. It goes<br />
without saying that all these products are great<br />
quality <strong>and</strong> good value for money. For more<br />
information talk to your retail outlet or contact,<br />
Vermont Sales on 011 314 7711 or visit their<br />
web site www.vermontsales.co.za you can also<br />
follow them on all the social media platforms.
Acerbis X-Power Kit for KTM,<br />
Husqvarna <strong>and</strong> GasGas...<br />
Motor Crankcase <strong>and</strong> Ignition/Clutch covers that<br />
protect against wear from boots, impacts, dirt, mud,<br />
<strong>and</strong> other debris<br />
Right side: provides protection for the clutch cover,<br />
water pump, <strong>and</strong> lower casing<br />
Left side: provides protection to the ignition cover<br />
<strong>and</strong> clutch actuator<br />
Molded openings to access the filter cover <strong>and</strong> oil<br />
cap. Easy to install by utilizing the original crankcase<br />
<strong>and</strong> ignition/clutch cover bolts<br />
Resistant to high temperatures<br />
Designed not to interfere with boots<br />
Compatible with ACERBIS skid plates<br />
Imported by Bikewise <strong>and</strong> available from your<br />
dealer.<br />
Just arrived … New from Tork Craft<br />
The latest Tork Craft 6 draw roller tool cabinet<br />
packed with 184 quality tools that we all lust after.<br />
The unit has 4 st<strong>and</strong>ard draws, 2 deep draws plus<br />
1 side door all lockable, 4 castor wheels, 2 with<br />
lockable brake <strong>and</strong> all packed with every tool you<br />
will ever need<br />
Included is a working tabletop, the total unit<br />
measures 900 x 850 x 450 mm. The 184 quality<br />
tools are well selected including every conceivable<br />
tool one would need for all professional industries,<br />
motor racing, all workshops <strong>and</strong> DIYers.<br />
The comprehensive range of Ratchets, all the<br />
sockets’ sizes inch <strong>and</strong> metric, T Bars, extensions,<br />
all accessories. Combination spanner sets, Allen<br />
key sets, deep wall sockets. All the h<strong>and</strong> tools, a<br />
full range of pliers <strong>and</strong> cutters, plus specialist pliers,<br />
wrenches <strong>and</strong> grip pliers, hammers, screw drivers,<br />
files, <strong>and</strong> full range of bits. For more information or<br />
to find your nearest stockist, or just to drool over<br />
some very tasty tools go to www.torkcraft.com <strong>and</strong><br />
look up product code TC620050.<br />
As we are sure you are all aware by now, Tork Craft<br />
is a leading br<strong>and</strong> at Vermont Sales <strong>and</strong> all products<br />
are available from leading stores countrywide. For<br />
more information talk to your retail outlet or contact,<br />
Vermont Sales on 011 314 7711 or visit their web<br />
site www.vermontsales.co.za you can also follow<br />
them on all the social media platforms.
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EVS Flex Lite Elbow Guard.<br />
Good news is that a shipment of fresh EVS gear<br />
has just arrived in SA.<br />
The EVS Flex Lite Elbow Guard is a lightweight<br />
breathable elbow guard with Reactive Memory<br />
Foam which is naturally soft but hardens on impact.<br />
The compression sleeve features Tac-Grip<br />
technology to ensure that the Flex Lite stays in<br />
place while riding.<br />
Features:<br />
Reactive Memory Foam which hardens on<br />
impact<br />
Air Mesh perforated fabric<br />
Compression sleeve design features Trac-Grip<br />
on upper <strong>and</strong> lower cuff to limit migration<br />
CE 14120 Level protection<br />
Imported by Henderson Racing Products <strong>and</strong><br />
available at dealers.<br />
Leatt X Frame Hybrid Knee<br />
Braces in Black - Leatt Motocross<br />
Enduro Body Protection<br />
The Leatt X-Frame Hybrid Knee Brace is<br />
made of lightweight but strong injected carbon<br />
composite material. Engineered to help reduce<br />
forces to the knee, the X-Frame limits knee injuries<br />
<strong>and</strong> is CE certified as both a medical device<br />
<strong>and</strong> as impact protection.<br />
Sporting asymmetrical hinges with a slim profile<br />
for improved contact with the bike. The outer<br />
hinge’s feature durable metal gears which offer<br />
a smooth <strong>and</strong> precise movement. A comfortable<br />
fit is achieved with an easy strapping<br />
system, interchangeable hinge padding sizes,<br />
<strong>and</strong> a low-profile shin bone pad that fits inside<br />
any MX boot.<br />
Available at your dealer.<br />
The New Voyager h<strong>and</strong>guards<br />
bring Cycra into the world of Adventure<br />
touring motorcycles.<br />
These ones are specifically manufactured for<br />
bikes like Yamaha’s T7, Honda’s Africa twin,<br />
<strong>and</strong> KTM’s ADV models...<br />
Design influenced by the Cycra hard enduro<br />
experience.<br />
Sliding spoiler for increased ventilation.<br />
Single mount system.<br />
Double finishing: s<strong>and</strong>-blasted <strong>and</strong> polished.<br />
Kit includes specifically designed spacers for<br />
mounting.<br />
Imported by Henderson Racing Products <strong>and</strong><br />
available at dealers.
Doug Farrell
Linex Yamaha Lynnwood news...<br />
Justin Boniface has joined the team as customer<br />
relations manager.<br />
Rol<strong>and</strong> Mobedi is now the Motorcycle Sales<br />
Manager.<br />
It’s a very impressive store, BUT - more<br />
importantly... they are planning a Playstation SX <strong>and</strong><br />
Moto GP league.... note the current leader board!<br />
Linex Yamaha Lynnwood www.linexyamaha.co.za
2022 models<br />
Yamaha revise two-stroke YZ motocross<br />
range <strong>and</strong> reveal all-new YZ125<br />
Yamaha is aiming to get the holeshot on the off-road racing<br />
competition with their 20<strong>21</strong> two-stroke motocross range;<br />
revealing updates to the YZ85 <strong>and</strong> YZ250, plus an all-new<br />
YZ125 for good measure.<br />
20<strong>21</strong> Yamaha YZ125 in detail<br />
Starting with the new YZ125, the mid-sized dinger gets<br />
a more powerful engine, revised chassis, slimmer profile<br />
<strong>and</strong> new look. Also promising better brakes <strong>and</strong> improved<br />
h<strong>and</strong>ling, Yamaha claim it’s the ideal machine for up-<strong>and</strong>coming<br />
riders progressing through the discipline.<br />
Yamaha has tickled the carburettor <strong>and</strong> installed a longer<br />
conrod <strong>and</strong> heavier crank, with changes also made to<br />
the gearbox <strong>and</strong> air intake to help make the increase in<br />
performance more manageable for the rider.<br />
Covering these internal alterations is revised bodywork,<br />
which also masks an tweaked rear frame that features a<br />
new mounting point for the pipe, <strong>and</strong> improved routing for<br />
incoming air. In the middle there is a slimmer tank, seat, <strong>and</strong><br />
radiator shrouds - reducing the width between the rider’s<br />
knees by nearly 36mm for great control.<br />
The changes don’t stop there. Low speed damping has been<br />
altered at the front <strong>and</strong> rear. What’s more, there’s a new twopiston<br />
front caliper <strong>and</strong> 270mm disc featuring larger diameter<br />
25.4mm pistons <strong>and</strong> new pads said to give a 30% increase in<br />
contact with the disc.<br />
Yamaha YZ250 changes<br />
Like the 125, the 250 is now also 36mm narrower between<br />
the rider’s legs <strong>and</strong> features a flatter seat – said to make<br />
shifting your weight from front to rear an easier practice.<br />
Helping further in the bends is revised low-speed damping in<br />
the 48mm KYB front forks <strong>and</strong> rear shock.<br />
Adding to this is better stopping power, with a new 270mm<br />
front disc working with a more rigid caliper, complete with<br />
larger diameter 25.4mm pistons. A new front pad also<br />
promises a 30% larger contact patch with the disc.<br />
At the rear, the disc size comes down by 5mm to 240mm<br />
<strong>and</strong> is combined with a new caliper that saves just shy<br />
of 100g of the total weight. Much like before, there’s<br />
also improved bodywork, said to help enhance air intake<br />
efficiency.<br />
YZ85 also improved<br />
Away from the 250, the YZ85 is also improved with a new<br />
look <strong>and</strong> revised ergonomics. Starting with the bodywork,
new aggressive plastics boast a similar look to<br />
larger YZ models, with the overall width reduced<br />
by 25mm at its widest point. It’s also a practical<br />
change, too with the front fender now directing<br />
more air toward the bike’s radiator.<br />
There’s also greater ease of movement around the<br />
bike, thanks to a flatter seat <strong>and</strong> new five litre fuel<br />
tank. New side panels also use their rear vents to<br />
direct air into the airbox. Beneath all this lies a 570g<br />
lighter aluminium rear frame, <strong>and</strong> revised swingarm<br />
said to help improve chassis stability.<br />
The rest of Yamaha’s motorcross line-up...<br />
Fresh colours are available across the entire<br />
motorcross range, with the four-stroke YZ250F <strong>and</strong><br />
YZ450F also receiving tweaks to their suspension<br />
settings <strong>and</strong> new rear sprockets. Changes to the<br />
engine characteristics can also be made quickly on<br />
your phone via the Yamaha Power Tuner system.
GAS GAS 2022<br />
OFF-ROAD MODELS<br />
2022 models<br />
Globally, Gas Gas has exp<strong>and</strong>ed their off-road line up<br />
for 2022 with the introduction of the EX 250 fuel-injected<br />
two-stroke that is designed specifically for closed course<br />
competition use. The cross country line also includes the<br />
EX 300 two-stroke, EX 250F, EX 350F <strong>and</strong> EX 450F fourstroke<br />
models.<br />
It’s been less than two years since Pierer Mobility grabbed<br />
a majority stake in the GasGas br<strong>and</strong>. The effort has been<br />
noticeable, however, from the friendly price tags on last<br />
year’s models to Justin Barcia’s Supercross win in his first<br />
race with the new factory team.<br />
All-new to the company’s motocross range are the MC<br />
250 two-stroke <strong>and</strong> MC 350F four-stroke bikes. The MC<br />
250 gives GasGas a player in the 250 two-stroke category<br />
to compete with the likes of Yamaha, sister company<br />
Husqvarna, <strong>and</strong> parent company KTM. The MC 350F<br />
comes via KTM’s existing 350 equipment, offering riders<br />
an alternative between 250 <strong>and</strong> 450 four-stroke performance.<br />
The youth-oriented MC 85 now offers a second, smaller<br />
wheel-size option for the new model year, while returning<br />
to the MX range in 2022 are the full-size MC 125, MC<br />
250F <strong>and</strong> MC450F, the youth-focused MC 50 <strong>and</strong> MC 65<br />
two-strokers, <strong>and</strong> the electric MC-E 5 youth bike.<br />
Enduro competition is something the Spanish br<strong>and</strong><br />
holds close to its heart, as showcased by the return of the<br />
quick-revving EC 250 <strong>and</strong> EC 300 two-strokes.<br />
Both are high on the fun factor while offering serious riders<br />
a race-capable package. For trail riders <strong>and</strong> cross-country<br />
racers, there’s a new EX 250 based on the same platform<br />
as the EC 250. The rest of the cross-country lineup is<br />
comprised of the EX 250F, EX 350F <strong>and</strong> EX 450F.<br />
All 17 off-road bikes come with red frames, red bodywork,<br />
<strong>and</strong> red number plates for ‘22.<br />
GasGas says this year’s lineup “embraces a distinct Spanish<br />
style as we continue to celebrate the rich <strong>and</strong> proud<br />
heritage GasGas has in trial competition <strong>and</strong> off-road<br />
racing.”<br />
Its a great br<strong>and</strong> with great local backup.<br />
Pretoria:<br />
Trax<br />
www.traxmoto.co.za<br />
Johannesburg:<br />
FAST.<br />
www.fastktm.co.za<br />
KwaZulu-Natal:<br />
Alfie Cox Racing<br />
www.alfiecox.co.za<br />
Western Cape:<br />
Eddy2Race<br />
www.eddy2race.co.za<br />
Visit www.gasgas.com for the full line-up of GASGAS<br />
motorcycles.
BATT<br />
TOURMASTER<br />
Dual Purpose Adventure Tyre<br />
Our Sean Hendley has far more experience than most when it comes<br />
to tyre knowledge thanks to his time with br<strong>and</strong>s like Pirelli. When<br />
we were asked to test the new BATT Tourmasters, we left all the<br />
techy stuff for him to explain. We just rode on them <strong>and</strong> can tell you<br />
what we think of the new rubber…<br />
So!! Somewhere in this article I am going to make a statement that<br />
might offend some of you but it needs to be said to put some things<br />
in perspective, especially when it comes to the equipment you ride<br />
with <strong>and</strong> fit to your bikes.<br />
Recently, BATT tyres launched a new 70/30 adventure tyre called the<br />
TOURMASTER <strong>and</strong> gave us a couple of sets to try out. The sizing at<br />
120/70-18 (120/70-19) for the front <strong>and</strong> 170/60-17 is aimed at the biggest<br />
portion of the market namely the BMW R1250GS, the KTM 1290 Super<br />
Adventure, Harley Davidson Pan America <strong>and</strong> the like, basically the big,<br />
comfortable <strong>and</strong> powerful soft roader.
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It costs a huge chunk of money to develop<br />
a tyre <strong>and</strong> to make moulds hence the<br />
limited size range for the time being, but<br />
all the other popular sizes are planned for<br />
the near future.<br />
Firstly, let’s have a look at the tyre itself<br />
before giving you our ride impressions.<br />
The BATT TOURMASTER is a steel<br />
belted radial tyre with a ‘V’ speed rating<br />
which is up to 240kmh.<br />
Stuff you need to know:<br />
Two common mistakes people make:<br />
Fitting tyres with incorrect speed ratings<br />
<strong>and</strong> fitting tyres with incorrect weight<br />
ratings.<br />
Please read this – because we often hear<br />
stories about incorrect applications <strong>and</strong><br />
then buyers take to face book <strong>and</strong> whine<br />
about the fact that the tyres are not<br />
lasting like they should <strong>and</strong> – sometimes<br />
they even delaminate… scary stuff!<br />
Speed Ratings:<br />
Speed ratings are the maximum safe<br />
speed for a tyre for a maximum of 10<br />
minutes at a time – this applies to all<br />
tyres. Let’s extrapolate that out a bit,<br />
60km/h works out to 1km per minute,<br />
thus 120kmh will be 2km’s per minute<br />
<strong>and</strong> 240kmh will be 4km’s per minute…<br />
So it st<strong>and</strong>s to reason that travelling at<br />
240kmh for 10 minutes you will cover<br />
40km’s. Think about that a bit, running<br />
around locally it is nigh on impossible to<br />
do that anywhere in a built up area, on<br />
our freeways <strong>and</strong> so-on. You will be buying<br />
a lot of take aways, cokes <strong>and</strong> etc for<br />
local law enforcement or be helping put<br />
their kids through varsity.<br />
Weight Ratings:<br />
The rear tyre has a weight rating of 72 – a<br />
code equating to 355kg’s <strong>and</strong> the front<br />
60 or 250kg’s. So, the two tyres combined<br />
can carry a total weight, (Rider,<br />
Pillion, luggage <strong>and</strong> GVM of the bike<br />
itself), of 605kg’s.<br />
Overloading will result in the speed rating<br />
being compromised, in other words you<br />
will have to keep to lower speeds to keep<br />
the tyre within safe operational temperatures<br />
<strong>and</strong> etc. So yes! There is quite a<br />
science to tyres when it comes to speed<br />
vs weight.<br />
The other science to tyres is that they<br />
have to run through a couple of heat<br />
cycles before being hammered to their<br />
limits. This ensures that the rider cures<br />
the tyres correctly which radically extends<br />
tyre life.<br />
We are told that the TOURMASTER is the<br />
first adventure tyre to offer a heat cycle<br />
indicator, (<strong>and</strong> we believe them because<br />
we don’t know of any other tyre with<br />
this feature), in the form of an indent in<br />
the centre of each tread block running<br />
around spine of the tyre, so once the<br />
tread block wears down so the indent is<br />
no longer visible then the tyre is cured..<br />
Once that has worn off the tyres have<br />
done their heat cycles <strong>and</strong> are ready<br />
to rock ‘n roll. Kinds of a guide for Doff<br />
oakes like us who just want to ride.<br />
The other bit of science that is very important<br />
<strong>and</strong> generally thrown to the wind<br />
by adventure riders is the tyre pressures.<br />
There is a school of thought in adventure<br />
riding circles that you have to decrease<br />
tyre pressure when riding off road to<br />
get optimum traction. And yes, lower<br />
pressures do assist with traction, but<br />
here are a few reasons why you shouldn’t<br />
decrease pressures when riding off road,<br />
especially on a softer off road machine:<br />
• Firstly, decreasing tyre pressures<br />
puts a lot of strain on the sidewalls<br />
which end up flexing a lot more<br />
<strong>and</strong> causing them to weaken, (think<br />
about bending a piece of metal continuously<br />
on the same spot,<br />
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• it eventually gets quite hot <strong>and</strong> is easier to tear).<br />
• Your rims are more prone to damage from rocks <strong>and</strong> the like<br />
with softer pressures <strong>and</strong> the tyre puncture easier as well<br />
The biggest problem boils down to laziness, very few adventure<br />
riders actually increase tyre pressures once back on tarmac<br />
<strong>and</strong> then want to ride at 240kmh to the next dirt section, lower<br />
pressures = lower speeds. Then they want to do warranty claims<br />
when the tyres fail <strong>and</strong> get all bent out of shape when the claim<br />
is repudiated. Running tyres at low pressures is abuse of the tyre<br />
<strong>and</strong> has a very unmistakeable <strong>and</strong> unique effect on tyres that is<br />
easy to spot by the tyre people, so theres no way to bull-dust<br />
your way out of it.<br />
Right! Back to the TOURMASTER’s:<br />
Most adventure tyres have a 6mm tread depth whereas the<br />
TOURMASTER has an 8mm tread depth. This means that they<br />
should last a bit longer.<br />
Then, like KFC’s 11 herbs <strong>and</strong> spices <strong>and</strong> Coca-Cola’s recipe,<br />
their ratio of silica to rubber (no carbon black) <strong>and</strong> other ingredients<br />
in their compound is a closely guarded secret, but we are<br />
assured they have been carefully designed for exceptional grip<br />
<strong>and</strong> h<strong>and</strong>ling in wet <strong>and</strong> dry conditions without compromising<br />
the durability needed for the harshest African riding conditions.<br />
All with a weather eye on affordability in our market, we are told<br />
that a set will sell for a little over R3,000.00 odd r<strong>and</strong> fitted <strong>and</strong><br />
that is a great price.<br />
The BATT TOURMASTER leans more towards tarmac riding<br />
(70/30 equals seventy percent tar, thirty percent gravel) with the<br />
larger wider block design on the crown <strong>and</strong> the wider groove<br />
spacing providing more rubber contact patch ensuring maximum<br />
traction on tar making it easy to dissipate water, providing more<br />
grip <strong>and</strong> confidence in wet weather riding. The deep tread, with<br />
wider spacing <strong>and</strong> medium compound ensures more traction<br />
<strong>and</strong> damping capability when off-road riding especially at high<br />
speed on loose gravel. They tell us that the unique tread pattern<br />
also helps to fling the mud off when you hit the slippery gravel.<br />
The tyres overall construction gives this more on road tyre a rugged<br />
off road look suitable for any street orientated dual purpose<br />
bike.<br />
With all of this mind we decided to test them on a couple of the<br />
most powerful street oriented adventure bikes on the market,<br />
which also happen to be two of the bestselling adventure bikes<br />
in South Africa. From KTM South Africa we got the absolute latest<br />
1290 Super Adventure, a freaky bike with proper ghost rider<br />
capabilities with its adaptive cruise control, you just have to go<br />
<strong>and</strong> ride one of these to feel the freakiness. Then from Rodney<br />
<strong>and</strong> the team at BMW Motorrad Fourways we were loaned a<br />
BMW R 1250 GS – HP, (for Horse Power), <strong>and</strong> Man Oh Man that<br />
front wheel loves to get high.<br />
So, two heavy weight <strong>and</strong> muscular tyre shredders with all the<br />
mod cons <strong>and</strong> just for good measure we got the two chunkiest<br />
okes in the office, both north of 100kg’s each to really put the<br />
BATT TOURMASTER’s through their paces.<br />
After about 300 KM’s of urban running in (read our bit about the<br />
heat cycles), we took the bikes on a gr<strong>and</strong> ride out into the Ver<br />
Verlaate Vlaktes…<br />
Our route took us out of the East R<strong>and</strong> through Nigel <strong>and</strong> into<br />
Balfour <strong>and</strong> then onto Greylingstad, St<strong>and</strong>erton, Perdekop to<br />
a quick lunch in Volksrust before heading to our overnight digs<br />
just outside Wakkerstroom, just on 300km’s <strong>and</strong> mostly high<br />
speed tar all the way which we took full advantage of wide open,<br />
sweeping bends <strong>and</strong> quiet roads with not much in the line of<br />
obstacles like big trucks, potholes <strong>and</strong> law enforcement giving<br />
us a great opportunity to really test the top speed limits of the<br />
tyres for long stretches.
The following day it was down into the sleepy <strong>and</strong> quite chilly hamlet<br />
of Wakkerstroom to fuel up the bikes before heading up into the mountains<br />
for some proper off road testing. The route took us up along quite<br />
a gravelly, marble strewn dirt pass over the saddle of the mountains<br />
between Wakkerstroom <strong>and</strong> Utrecth. About two thirds of the way we cut<br />
a left alongside a game reserve towards Luneberg where we made a bee<br />
line for Paulpietersburg then Piet Retief <strong>and</strong> some lunch before aiming<br />
for Ermelo, Bethal, Trichardt, Le<strong>and</strong>er <strong>and</strong> home via Springs on the freeways,<br />
another 450km’s. At the time of writing this review we had done<br />
around 1,150 kays on the tyres <strong>and</strong> have a pretty good idea of what they<br />
are all about. We are still going to try <strong>and</strong> put on another few kilometres<br />
on before we go to print, under prolonged daily use.<br />
Here is what our testers had to say:<br />
Séan says:<br />
I do not consider myself the best or the fastest rider out there, but I am<br />
fairly capable on tar enjoying high speeds <strong>and</strong> long distances a lot more<br />
than my mates. I am fairly competent in the dirt on the big bikes but<br />
do despise mud <strong>and</strong> s<strong>and</strong>. Like any red blooded South African I regard<br />
any new product or br<strong>and</strong> on the market with a degree of suspicion <strong>and</strong><br />
like to do a bit of research into said product before risking life <strong>and</strong> limb.<br />
Fortunately, having been involved with motorcycle tyres for a number of<br />
years I do have a slightly better underst<strong>and</strong>ing of the technology, how<br />
it should be applied <strong>and</strong> how it works. Listening to the guys from BATT<br />
Tyres answer some quite tough <strong>and</strong> direct questions I posed to them<br />
on their new TOURMASTER adventure tyre easily <strong>and</strong> confidently with<br />
proper facts on the technology used did a lot soften a my initial suspicions.<br />
So when it came to running in the tyres on the BMW R1250GS,<br />
(Kyle did the same with the KTM 1290 Super Adventure), I stuck to the<br />
game plan, mostly to tar <strong>and</strong> sticking to the posted speed limits, stopping<br />
every 100kays or so for 30 mins to let the tyre cool down thereby<br />
running the TOURMASTERS through the heat cycles properly. The last<br />
90 odd kays was a freeway burn back to the office at about 300 odd<br />
kilometres was where they stood overnight before our ride out to the<br />
great blue yonder.<br />
We purposefully took two different bikes as each bike has different suspension,<br />
chassis, weight, power delivery <strong>and</strong> h<strong>and</strong>ling dynamics giving<br />
us a better idea of what the tyres might do on different bikes. During the<br />
ride we constantly swapped bikes every hundred kays or so, going from<br />
one bike to another <strong>and</strong> then back again <strong>and</strong> again <strong>and</strong> again so that we<br />
could feel every nuance <strong>and</strong> foible the tyres returned on each bike.<br />
We also had along a Honda CRF 1100 Africa Twin shod with Karoo<br />
Streets as a ‘control subject’ to refer back to.<br />
The KTM Super Adventure is significantly faster <strong>and</strong> more powerful than<br />
the GS. The KTM has lower bars <strong>and</strong> you sit lower to the ground than on<br />
the GS with a slightly more aggressive seating position ideal for carving<br />
up the twisty stuff on the tar. Running along the long sweeping roads at<br />
around 240kmh in fairly cold weather, which reduce traction quite a bit,<br />
did not raise any concerns for me about the tyres losing traction when<br />
cranked over in a bend. Because of my length at just on 2 metres I take<br />
a lot of wind to my torso at these kind of speeds which in turn has me<br />
pulling up on the bars <strong>and</strong> transferring my weight <strong>and</strong> the bikes weight<br />
to be more bias on the back wheel, lightening up the front wheel quite<br />
a bit when I am sitting up straight. This results in the front end getting<br />
a bit lighter causing the front end to w<strong>and</strong>er a bit, absolutely no fault of<br />
the tyre <strong>and</strong> easily corrected by loosening my grip on the bars a bit <strong>and</strong><br />
hunching down <strong>and</strong> forward a bit.<br />
The GS with its more upright sitting position made this a bit more prevalent<br />
<strong>and</strong> I have experienced many times before on other big adventure<br />
bikes on a variety of different tyres <strong>and</strong> the same cure had worked on<br />
every single one of them. Although, it must be said the sensation is even<br />
more dominant on more aggressive, knobbly tyres <strong>and</strong> does require a<br />
lot more willpower to soften your grip on the h<strong>and</strong>le bars <strong>and</strong> hence<br />
the reason they have lower speed ratings. Jumping on the hooks hard,<br />
doing some emergency stops had the ABS lighting up the dashboard on<br />
both bikes, but never did the tyres get out of shape <strong>and</strong> the same is true<br />
for hard acceleration off the line. It took some really stupidly aggressive<br />
acceleration to get the traction control warning to flash on the dash.
Obviously, once I turned all that off I could smoke the tyre a bit, but<br />
once again that did require some quite enthusiastic throttle application,<br />
<strong>and</strong> in most instances the tyre bit in hard <strong>and</strong> lifted the front<br />
wheel off the deck, particularly on the BMW.<br />
In just plain touring mode, trundling along a 150kmh both bikes<br />
were rock solid on the road. My one concern was road noise<br />
because of the width of the tread between the blocks being quite a<br />
bit wider than a normal 70/30 tyre, <strong>and</strong> honestly, if there was any it<br />
was drowned out by the wind noise in my helmet.<br />
Once in the dirt <strong>and</strong> each bike dialled in to my personal preferences<br />
I could ride almost as fast as I think I am. The first 15 to 20 kays of<br />
dirt was reasonably smooth dirt road up a mountain pass, but covered<br />
in a lot of loose s<strong>and</strong>, shale <strong>and</strong> lots of loose stone that makes<br />
you feel like you are riding on marbles. The road maintenance guys<br />
were a little further up the pass <strong>and</strong> had sprayed water to keep the<br />
dust down whilst they were grading quite a tight twisty section at<br />
the crest of the pass. This firstly made the surface a bit slick, but<br />
also long rows of s<strong>and</strong> heaps were created by the grader, all in all<br />
making for very interesting riding, especially on the big soft roaders.<br />
The marbles were quite a bit of fun to start out with, as was crossing<br />
the heaps of s<strong>and</strong> from the grader <strong>and</strong> cornering through the<br />
slick, wet sections <strong>and</strong> my concern was that the Touermasters being<br />
advertised as a 70/30 tyre might not be up to the task at h<strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> the bikes would get all squirley under me.<br />
NOT SO! The deeper tread <strong>and</strong> wider than normal groove really<br />
came into their own <strong>and</strong> dug through the mess for the most part<br />
<strong>and</strong> kept me upright <strong>and</strong> stable, inspiring more confidence than I<br />
should have had <strong>and</strong> had me whizzing along at a reasonably quick<br />
pace. Once off the pass we were on to some very good sweeping<br />
dirt roads with a bit of deep s<strong>and</strong> here <strong>and</strong> there, a few dips <strong>and</strong><br />
water rutting thrown in for good measure <strong>and</strong> all the while I could<br />
happily maintain speeds in excess of 100kmh <strong>and</strong> in a lot of sections<br />
I could even run at well over 140kmh.<br />
Not being the greatest rider around I usually slow right down in corners<br />
on the dirt, however on this particular ride I could run through<br />
the corners at quite a pace, just have to keep an eye for free<br />
ranging steaks <strong>and</strong> chops which when suddenly encountered half<br />
way through a bend or cresting a hill required quite urgent application<br />
of the brakes <strong>and</strong> we all know that in the dirt that does get the<br />
adrenalin pumping quite hard, but the tyres worked well with the<br />
ABS, Traction control <strong>and</strong> etc to keep the bike upright <strong>and</strong> on track<br />
without too much concern.<br />
After about 150kays or so of dirt riding it was the long haul back<br />
on the tar, most of which was done at significantly faster than any<br />
of the posted speed limits <strong>and</strong> through all of this. Not once did I<br />
have any grip or traction concerns from the tyre. Swapping onto<br />
the ‘control subject’ bike, the Africa Twin shod with Metzeler Karoo<br />
streets both on tar <strong>and</strong> in the dirt confirmed in my mind that the<br />
TOURMASTER is as good as any of the main line br<strong>and</strong>s. I like the<br />
tyre <strong>and</strong> would happily spend my own money <strong>and</strong> fit them to my<br />
own bike when the time comes.<br />
Glenn says:<br />
I always kind of roll my eyes <strong>and</strong> shrug my shoulders when we do<br />
a tyre test, mostly because the features I read, the skills that the<br />
testers have are way beyond those of us mere mortals.<br />
But – I can tell the average every day rider whether I like a tyre or<br />
not – <strong>and</strong> sometimes I can tell you why…<br />
So my biggest concern with this feature was the following…<br />
You can underst<strong>and</strong> the logic to fitting a well-known global br<strong>and</strong> to<br />
some of the most powerful motorcycles on the planet. That makes<br />
sense – but to fit what has become known in SA as a more budget<br />
tyre to these two high end (read high price) monster ADV bikes was<br />
of some concern (well to me anyway).<br />
But I ‘spose that’s why we get danger pay <strong>and</strong> it is our job to make<br />
sure that if something is sub-st<strong>and</strong>ard we can tell consumers about<br />
it.
So here’s the skinny:<br />
Initially, I rode gingerly just to get an idea of how the tyre feels<br />
<strong>and</strong> reacts. Not bad it all behaves as expected on the tar <strong>and</strong> in<br />
an urban environment. But to start with I was careful about riding<br />
hard or trying anything stoopid.<br />
When we headed out on the long trip, I waited for a long open<br />
road with lots of space before I opened the GS wide open <strong>and</strong><br />
took her up to the 220KPH mark. The tyres behaved flawlessly,<br />
sweeping corners no problem… all very confidence inspiring.<br />
Guys, if something was amiss, we’d tell you, but I’d guess we<br />
are a bit faster than some <strong>and</strong> a bit slower than others, but on<br />
this ride, the tyres felt really, really good.<br />
The following days gravel sections (Note) not hard enduro. We<br />
rode some great gravel roads, some horrible gravel roads <strong>and</strong><br />
lots of sweeping corners… The kind of stuff “normal” adventure<br />
riders enjoy.<br />
I like the feel <strong>and</strong> feedback. I enjoyed the grip. The bikes soaked<br />
everything up <strong>and</strong> we had a really awesome ride.<br />
I’m not entirely sure what else I am ‘sposed to say?<br />
Would I fit a set to my personal bike?<br />
Absolutely!<br />
Spending personal time in the saddle on two of the biggest bikes<br />
on the market have us convinced.<br />
I think that the guys from BATT have made a great tyre.<br />
Feedback from some of our more trick wheelie kings is that they<br />
would like a bit more grip for hoiking up the wheel <strong>and</strong> all that –<br />
but remember – the softer the compound – the less life you get<br />
from any tyre.<br />
When BATT tested these tyres in a softer compound, the result<br />
was 4000 KM’s less tyre life.<br />
That’s a lot of rubber usage - so as they say… what you lose on<br />
the swing, you gain on the roundabout.<br />
In the final summary, the all new BATT Tourmaster adventure<br />
tyres are great value for money that really do what they say on<br />
the label.<br />
You won’t go wrong putting a set of these on your bike for a<br />
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<strong>and</strong> weekend burns along your favourite dirt routes.<br />
All you need to underst<strong>and</strong> is that this tyre is not an extreme<br />
adventure or off-road tyre.<br />
In our humble opinion it is a great, affordable option for the<br />
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“I grew up watching<br />
crusty demons & Travis<br />
Pastrana really inspired<br />
me to start freestyle.<br />
Who knew it would bring<br />
me this far?”
Catch up:<br />
Dallan Goldman<br />
SA’s FMX Guru…<br />
The name Dallan Goldman is<br />
synonymous with Freestyle<br />
motorcross. He send us some<br />
news about what he has been<br />
up to…<br />
Photo cred : @Solidfoto ( Matt<br />
Collins)<br />
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Trenton Woods @trentonwoods<br />
Riders : Dallan Goldman ,<br />
Jarryd McNeil, Tom Parsons ,<br />
Colby Raha , Vinnie Carbone ,<br />
Hagen McGill, Christian Dresser<br />
Name: Dallan Goldman<br />
Nickname: DG.<br />
DOB: 5 January 1993.<br />
Sport: Freestyle Motocross (FMX).<br />
When <strong>and</strong> how did you start riding<br />
FMX?<br />
End of 2007 I hit my first ramp , came<br />
back in 2008 & haven’t stopped since<br />
unless I’ve been out with injuries.<br />
Who influenced you?<br />
I grew up watching crusty demons<br />
& Travis Pastrana really inspired me<br />
to start freestyle. Who knew it would<br />
bring me this far?<br />
Hometown:<br />
Fourways , Johannesburg.<br />
Favorite spot to ride?<br />
Jungle Rush FMX compound , Mcneil<br />
farm, Maddo’s (Robbie Maddisons<br />
spot), South broom hills.<br />
Other hobbies / sports?<br />
Bounce Inc Trampoline parks<br />
• MMA<br />
• MTB<br />
• Golf<br />
• Wake boarding<br />
• Gym / fitness
Favorite trick:<br />
Big dirty whip.<br />
1 h<strong>and</strong> Flatliner aka aero plane.<br />
Biggest achievements to date?<br />
I was lucky to enough to ride at Maddo’s (Robbie<br />
Madisons) house <strong>and</strong> learn to flip to dirt there.<br />
Riding demos in different countries such as<br />
California, Arizona, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Oman ,<br />
Australia, Botswana, Namibia, Rw<strong>and</strong>a. It’s been<br />
a great experience.<br />
• I have multiple podiums & a win at King<br />
of the whip 2017,2018,2019 including a win in<br />
both FMX segments.<br />
• Performed at the first ever monster jam<br />
South Africa . JHB had their largest crowd ever of<br />
65000 people.<br />
Favorite Holiday Destination<br />
- Local would be South Broom with the family &<br />
friends.<br />
- International would be a riding trip to California<br />
with the Jungle Rush FMX crew.<br />
Sponsors:<br />
Jungle Rush FMX<br />
TRP distributors<br />
Thor Mx official<br />
Ride 100%<br />
KTM South Africa<br />
BOUNCE inc South Africa<br />
Motor medic racing<br />
Ekolu suspension co<br />
Riders : Dallan Goldman , Jarryd McNeil, Tom Parsons , Colby Raha ,<br />
Vinnie Carbone , Hagen McGill, Christian Dresser
2020 started off very slow with all our upcoming events<br />
in South Africa being cancelled for the foreseeable<br />
future.<br />
The hard South African lock downs didn’t allow us to<br />
ride for a few months so I took this opportunity to get<br />
some shoulder issues sorted out with Dr Breckon at<br />
Morningside hospital.<br />
Once I recovered & with no events being allowed to host<br />
or participate in South Africa, I had some opportunities<br />
to head over to the USA <strong>and</strong> get back to riding as they<br />
are opening up <strong>and</strong> going back to normal life.<br />
I spent my first couple of rides at the Mcneil farm with<br />
Jarryd Mcneil (15 time X games medalist), this allowed<br />
me to get back into the swing of things. I had the<br />
opportunity to ride <strong>and</strong> film in the hills at the Mcneil farm<br />
for Colby Raha’s new movie Gnaria.<br />
When the filming <strong>and</strong> riding was done I headed to<br />
Arizona to meet with my FMX buddy Jerad Larue &<br />
headed out to meet up with Jeff Griffin for my first show<br />
back for 20<strong>21</strong> season in Lake Havasu .<br />
After spending a month in Arizona <strong>and</strong> traveling to a few<br />
demos I l<strong>and</strong>ed up back in Temecula, Southern California<br />
<strong>and</strong> continued riding with Jarryd at the Mcneil farm <strong>and</strong><br />
had a few rides at Robbie Maddison’s house (The Madd<br />
house ) where I was joined by the likes of Twitch & Taka<br />
Higashino .<br />
I wrapped up my final ride at the Mcneil farm <strong>and</strong> headed<br />
home to spend some time with my family & fellow Jungle<br />
Rush FMX team mate Michael Oyston before I head<br />
back to ride some shows & get some more training in to<br />
up my level of riding.<br />
More to come of my ripping it in the states.<br />
Stay tuned & follow my progression on @Dallan_<br />
Goldman & @JungleRushFMX .<br />
Thanks to my sponsors for all the support<br />
Jungle Rush FMX<br />
TRP distributors<br />
Thor MX official<br />
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Motor medic racing<br />
Bounce inc South Africa<br />
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only for you … The only limit is your imagination<br />
Design features that work<br />
The rigid upper <strong>and</strong> lower arms combine with the hinges,<br />
condyle pads <strong>and</strong> straps to properly align the knee joint <strong>and</strong><br />
provide an accurately-tracking exoskeletal support. The<br />
three main characteristics of the CTi make it ideal for any<br />
sport that puts massive physical dem<strong>and</strong>s on equipment or<br />
players.<br />
• Carbon Fibre<br />
Rock-solid, lightweight protection<br />
• Accutrac Hinges<br />
Smooth move - smooth ride<br />
• Sensil silicone <strong>and</strong> SenseEdge<br />
No slip-ups!<br />
Össur is confident enough to provide a limited lifetime warranty<br />
on CTi Custom brace.<br />
It applies to the frame <strong>and</strong> the Accutrac hinges <strong>and</strong> is limited<br />
to mechanical <strong>and</strong> manufacturing defects for the lifetime<br />
of the person that the brace was originally built for.<br />
So! If you are an average Joe Weekend Warrior with no real<br />
need for a custom unit or the tin to afford such, the CTi’s<br />
rigid carbon-fibre frame provides optimal protection <strong>and</strong><br />
stabilization of the knee joint. With its flexible subshells, CTi<br />
comes with off-the-shelf convenience. So, you can w<strong>and</strong>er<br />
down to a local agent <strong>and</strong> get a st<strong>and</strong>ard unit off the shelf.<br />
Key features of which are as follows:<br />
• Flexible subshell <strong>and</strong> adjustable tibial strap capture the<br />
tibia <strong>and</strong> allow adjustment in hinge depth for a more<br />
customized fit.<br />
• Reversible field-serviceable D-rings <strong>and</strong> trimmable<br />
straps facilitate fast adjustment <strong>and</strong> customized fit.<br />
• Non-corrosive materials, ideal for water sports.<br />
• Anatomically-correct Accutrac® hinges with extension<br />
stops.<br />
• Proprietary Sensil® silicone liners designed to reduce<br />
migration.<br />
• Available in 2 models: St<strong>and</strong>ard model for moderate to<br />
high impact levels <strong>and</strong> Pro Sport model for the highest<br />
impact levels.<br />
• Available sizes - S, M, L, XL, XXL<br />
Another question that is frequently asked is, “Does medical<br />
aid pay for them?”.<br />
Well that depends on the medical aid, generally they do<br />
pay for them if it is necessary in stabilising a patients knee<br />
during the healing period after an operation as a result of<br />
an injury. However, some medical aids will not pay for them<br />
as a preventative measure <strong>and</strong> others will allow you to use<br />
your saving account with them to pay, you just have to<br />
check with your medical aid for specifics.<br />
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So, as we all know custom made items are never cheap, especially<br />
h<strong>and</strong> made one off customs like these knee braces,<br />
so what kind of warranty do they offer?<br />
With all the art <strong>and</strong> science working together to make a truly<br />
individual <strong>and</strong> personalised brace,<br />
We say, grab yourself a set, whether medical aid pays or<br />
not, anything that keeps you off crutches <strong>and</strong> in the saddle<br />
<strong>and</strong> riding is a great idea <strong>and</strong> investment in our books.<br />
Check out https://www.ossur.com/en-za/bracing-<strong>and</strong>-supports/cti<br />
for more information.
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opens a new world of possibilities for riders.<br />
The Ténéré 700 is designed to deliver classleading<br />
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Toni bou<br />
AFRICA TWIN
So yes!! It may not be the biggest,<br />
meanest, baddest most powerful<br />
Adventure bike on the market, but<br />
this bike makes sense to me, my<br />
wallet <strong>and</strong> my riding style. Besides,<br />
huge power only makes sense if you<br />
can actually use it all, useable power,<br />
with a great chassis, suspension <strong>and</strong><br />
ergonomics makes a lot more sense to<br />
me. And oh yes – so does the price!<br />
Sean only ever got to ride the 1100<br />
Africa Twins at the launch two years or<br />
so ago. In the last couple of months we<br />
have spent a lot of time on these two. He<br />
shares his thoughts. We also let Stefan<br />
loose on the bike. He is somewhat less<br />
experienced than our lot, so he gives<br />
some interesting feedback.<br />
As for Manual VS DCT – there are<br />
fistfights here over who prefers what.<br />
Sean says:<br />
The CRF1100 Africa Twin is not the<br />
biggest, baddest ADV bike in the power<br />
department making an easy 100HP at<br />
7,500 RPM.<br />
The difference for me is that it is all<br />
actually useable. Big powered adventure<br />
bikes that create monster power, are<br />
more often than not quite intimidating<br />
to ride, even to a relatively experienced<br />
rider. Yes, we are all speed freaks on tar<br />
<strong>and</strong> in a straight line, but we are also<br />
slaves to fashion <strong>and</strong> thus we all have to<br />
fit aggressive looking off road tyres to our<br />
bakkies as well as our adventure bikes.<br />
Read our Batt Tyre feature elsewhere!<br />
The problem here is that said tyres<br />
generally are not up to the rigors of<br />
high speed on tar for anything more
Africa<br />
Twin<br />
Words: Sean Hendley<br />
Pics: Black Rock, Kerry Hughes <strong>and</strong> whoever<br />
Revisited (long term use <strong>and</strong> abuse review)<br />
than a couple of minutes before they start manifesting issues<br />
like overheating <strong>and</strong> delaminating or causing the bike to get<br />
frighteningly squirley under you <strong>and</strong> short before long selfpreservation<br />
kicks in <strong>and</strong> the throttle is wound back in…<br />
For me the trick is getting all the available power onto the<br />
ground <strong>and</strong> being able to use all of it <strong>and</strong> the Honda CRF1100L<br />
Africa Twin, in my humble opinion has got that right. We<br />
recently went on a trip to test tyres fitted to a Super Adventure<br />
<strong>and</strong> a HP <strong>and</strong> the Africa Twin went along for our photographer<br />
to ride <strong>and</strong> as a control subject because it is shod with a<br />
different set of tyres <strong>and</strong> is, in our humble opinion, equally as<br />
capable as the other two bikes every situation.<br />
With the right rider, (me ),
Qwerty like keyboard makes turning<br />
the indicators on entertaining.<br />
Now it has <strong>and</strong>roid Play<br />
it easily ran around the 220kmh mark for hours on end on the<br />
tar <strong>and</strong> through the twisty stuff it is an absolute peach, super<br />
stable, confidence inspiring <strong>and</strong> an absolute hoot to ride. I<br />
recently took an Adventure Sport DCT to Redstar for a bit of<br />
a cornering school, which you can read about in this issue as<br />
well, <strong>and</strong> surprised a whole bunch of Tupperware Torpedo’s<br />
running around the outside of them in corners… on adventure<br />
tyres I might add.<br />
Then a week or two after that we went out for a quick 865km<br />
ride in 12 hours through E.T. on a couple of naked bikes, (read<br />
about that in this month’s edition of Ridefast – what a great day<br />
out that was), with our photographer following along on a Africa<br />
Twin – manual, we were sniffing gas <strong>and</strong> hauling ass the whole<br />
way <strong>and</strong> we never waited longer than 3 or 4 minutes for the<br />
Twin to catch up.<br />
Towards the end of the day, on the homeward bound leg of the<br />
trip I swapped onto the Twin to give Stefan a go on the Nakeds,<br />
regular contributor Shado was on the Kawasaki ZX900, we<br />
were on the very sweeping <strong>and</strong> twisty road from Barberton<br />
to Badplaas <strong>and</strong> young Shado had to peddle hard on the<br />
Kawasaki to hang with the Twin in the bends … Well that is my<br />
story anyway <strong>and</strong> I am sticking to it.<br />
Over the last two months or so we have clocked up an easy<br />
2,500 to 3,000 kays on the twin on tar, plus a further gr<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
a bit in the dirt, all the time in the company of other bikes with<br />
a variety of different riders from all walks of life with their own<br />
br<strong>and</strong> allegiances - <strong>and</strong> each <strong>and</strong> every time the Africa Twin<br />
won new admirers when we swapped bikes with them.<br />
As a long distance road tourer or day to day commuter the Africa<br />
Twin is comfortable, the ergonomics, particularly for a person as<br />
tall as I am are infallible, although it must be said I do prefer the<br />
little shorty wind shield on the small tank variants as opposed to<br />
the tall windshield on Adventure Sport. No matter what position<br />
I put the adjustable tall screen I find it either messes with my<br />
line of vision or the turbulence over the top of it get the peak of<br />
my helmet rukking <strong>and</strong> plukking quite uncomfortably especially<br />
north of 180kmh. The little fixed shorty screen offers more than<br />
enough wind <strong>and</strong> elements protection, with the cut out in the<br />
middle breaking up enough of the turbulence to keep my lid<br />
stable north of 200kmh. The cock pit is also a very nice place<br />
to spend long hours on the road, the bars are nice <strong>and</strong> wide,<br />
the seat reasonably firm <strong>and</strong> comfortable <strong>and</strong> the TFT screen is<br />
really easy to read in any light.<br />
My only gripe with the Twin, in any of its variants (<strong>and</strong> I did<br />
mention this when we went to the launch), is the very overly<br />
complicated onboard operating system. The left h<strong>and</strong> switch<br />
cluster might as well be a qwerty keyboard there are so many<br />
button, switches <strong>and</strong> what nots on it. It literally takes concerted<br />
effort <strong>and</strong> concentration to locate <strong>and</strong> use the indicator<br />
switch amongst that lot, then as if that was not enough there<br />
is another menu accessible on the right h<strong>and</strong> switch cluster<br />
which has to be used in unison with the left switch cluster to<br />
find <strong>and</strong> operate things like the heated grips <strong>and</strong> etc … all the<br />
while the TFT is a touch screen as well, <strong>and</strong> in most instances<br />
duplicating the functions on the switches.<br />
Goodness me it all does get rather confusing, but the Africa<br />
Twin is just that good that I could learn to live with all of that.<br />
My absolute favourite feature is the DCT or semi-automatic<br />
gearbox, those controls are easy <strong>and</strong> intuitive to use, <strong>and</strong> my<br />
question is, “Why the heck doesn’t every manufacturer offer a<br />
variant of this feature on their bike?”<br />
Around the track the other day I set it on S3, (sport mode 3),<br />
<strong>and</strong> just hung on the gas or clamped down on the hooks.<br />
Under braking I could feel the gearbox kicking down hard <strong>and</strong><br />
assisting with the braking <strong>and</strong> cranking over <strong>and</strong> winding up<br />
the revs out the other side of the corner the bike was always in<br />
the correct gear, even in the quick left-right flick flack corners.<br />
The only time I felt the need to revert to the manual h<strong>and</strong>le<br />
bar mounted shifters was when I was challenged down the<br />
straights by other riders <strong>and</strong> needed to hold gears a little bit<br />
longer to fend off top speed drag race challenges. All the while<br />
the suspension, chassis <strong>and</strong> brakes all working in unison to<br />
make me look like a much better rider than what I actually am.<br />
Well, there you have it, as a road bike, a touring bike <strong>and</strong> a<br />
corner carver it does the job exceptionally well … but what is it<br />
like in the dirt, as an adventure bike?<br />
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A big dirt bike is the best way I can describe the<br />
Africa Twin. It tips the scales at around 240kg’s,<br />
about 5% heavier than the 230kg Super<br />
Adventure <strong>and</strong> around 10% lighter than the<br />
268kg GS. It has 250mm of ground clearance<br />
on par with the KTM <strong>and</strong> a good deal more than<br />
185mm’s of the BMW. The Twin is a tall, slender<br />
bike riding on a <strong>21</strong> inch front wheel <strong>and</strong> an 18<br />
inch rear wheel <strong>and</strong> it is designed equally well<br />
for st<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>and</strong> riding or sitting, especially for a<br />
taller rider. St<strong>and</strong>ing up on the pegs, at 2 meters<br />
tall I am not hunched over the bars or floating<br />
somewhere between sitting <strong>and</strong> st<strong>and</strong>ing in<br />
a semi squat position but rather upright in a<br />
natural <strong>and</strong> neutral weight position. Immediately<br />
I am more comfortable <strong>and</strong> a lot more confident<br />
with the bikes balance <strong>and</strong> h<strong>and</strong>ling in the dirt.<br />
The 105Nm’s of torque coming into full song<br />
at a lowly 6,250rpm <strong>and</strong> sounding <strong>and</strong> feeling<br />
like an old long stroke motor but with all the<br />
response of a modern short stroke, big bore unit<br />
so you always have plenty of grunt on dem<strong>and</strong><br />
all the time without it being intimidating inspiring<br />
even more confidence.<br />
So, besides the ergonomics <strong>and</strong> the engine<br />
working very well together to make you want<br />
to push the limits in the dirt, the suspension<br />
<strong>and</strong> chassis with my 115kg’s onboard have<br />
never once faltered. The only time I have ever<br />
managed to bottom out the suspension was<br />
during the official launch when I was getting<br />
ever more confident launching the Twin out of<br />
ditches higher <strong>and</strong> higher each time until the<br />
shocks eventually called ‘uncle’ <strong>and</strong> bottomed<br />
out. This is the first adventure bike that I<br />
personally have ever had the confidence to try<br />
that kind of craziness on. Cruising up goat paths<br />
in the Magaliesberg over the famed ‘marbles’,<br />
hanging through long sweeping off road bends<br />
at irresponsible speeds, buggering around on<br />
old deserted MX tracks or chasing sun sets<br />
down long dirt roads after a day in the saddle<br />
the Twin always makes my heart smile. I am<br />
so terribly happy that we have one on a bit of<br />
a long term demo <strong>and</strong> I am kind of hoping that<br />
they forget to fetch it.<br />
As I mentioned at the beginning, on paper it<br />
may not measure up well against the bigger<br />
capacity bikes but screw the peer pressure <strong>and</strong><br />
go ride one for yourself, or pop down to our<br />
office <strong>and</strong> we will go out for a ride with you <strong>and</strong><br />
let you have a proper ride on this one.<br />
Stefan says:<br />
Now I am most certainly not an adventure rider.<br />
In fact, I believe I’ve only been off-road with an<br />
actual adventure bike no more than 5 times in<br />
my life, <strong>and</strong> I’ve only been riding off-road for<br />
about a year. So I have a very amateur opinion<br />
when it comes to off-roading on two wheels,<br />
<strong>and</strong> riding on two wheels in general. Not only<br />
am I an inexperienced off roader, I am also very<br />
nervous off-road, for obvious reasons. But this<br />
beautiful piece of Japanese machinery gives me<br />
much needed confidence when hitting the dirt.<br />
Now I’m not that confident that I started sliding<br />
around corners <strong>and</strong> popping wheelies, but I<br />
have a ton of fun just cruising at 80-100 km/h
on the Honda Africa Twin on a relaxed gravel road<br />
through the mountains.<br />
For newer riders, the seat height on any adventure<br />
bike is a challenge, because you know if you run into<br />
trouble off-road you won’t be able to plant a foot <strong>and</strong><br />
save yourself that easily, but once you start moving on<br />
this bike, it does almost all of the work for you. And<br />
the fact that this bike is on the lighter side of super<br />
adventures, being only 1100cc, makes it a little easier<br />
to h<strong>and</strong>le at slow speeds <strong>and</strong> when manoeuvring<br />
around with your feet. Don’t get me wrong, reversing<br />
this bike up a slight incline is still a pain if you’ve got<br />
short legs, but at least it’s easy to do a u-turn, or<br />
change direction so that you won’t get stuck on a hill.<br />
When it comes to the technical aspects like<br />
suspension quality <strong>and</strong> weight distribution I’m no<br />
scientist, but as a novice offroader, I can say the bike<br />
is as smooth as butter on gravel <strong>and</strong> even light s<strong>and</strong>y<br />
roads (we all know how terrible s<strong>and</strong>y roads can be). I<br />
found very little w<strong>and</strong>ering or sliding of the front wheel,<br />
<strong>and</strong> the suspension soaks up all of the big rocks that I<br />
always seem to run into. The brakes also have plenty<br />
to give, not that I needed to use all of it at any point. I<br />
managed to stop <strong>and</strong> slow down easily without having<br />
to grab brakes or getting any heart attacks.<br />
The electronics on the Africa Twin seem very<br />
overwhelming at first glance, due to the giant control<br />
panel on the left h<strong>and</strong>lebar, but with a little bit of<br />
playing around you learn how it works quickly. You can<br />
change riding modes with the push of a button <strong>and</strong><br />
you have a lot of fine control when adjusting things like<br />
traction control, engine braking <strong>and</strong> ABS at various<br />
levels. The large TFT screen gives you all the info <strong>and</strong><br />
menu options that you need <strong>and</strong> the interface design<br />
is clean <strong>and</strong> easy to underst<strong>and</strong> once you get to know<br />
the bike.<br />
On the road, the bike is as fun as can be for<br />
people who are more comfortable in high traction<br />
environments. I wasn’t getting my knee down but<br />
I’m sure you could get close, <strong>and</strong> Sean seems<br />
to think he’s on a supersport when he rides this<br />
bike through twisty mountain roads. The paralleltwin<br />
makes fantastic power <strong>and</strong> low-end torque<br />
which is quite fun <strong>and</strong> very useable when cruising<br />
around town. At high speeds it’s very stable, even<br />
with the on/off-road split tyres, <strong>and</strong> so stable that<br />
you could cruise <strong>and</strong> drive h<strong>and</strong>s free on cruise<br />
control. Even though the st<strong>and</strong>ard Africa Twin<br />
comes with a tiny little windscreen, the angle of it<br />
gives more than enough wind protection.<br />
I’ve found that when comparing to something<br />
like the GS1250 featured in the BATT Tourmaster<br />
article, which has a considerably larger<br />
windscreen that is also adjustable, there was less<br />
wind noise in my helmet with just the tiny Africa<br />
Twin screen.<br />
All in all, the more I ride this bike, the more I want<br />
to buy one. It’s just one of those bikes that make<br />
you want to ride more, it even makes me want to<br />
do more adventure riding. It’s a comfortable, easy<br />
to ride motorcycle that you can ride down to the<br />
Cape, or just to the office <strong>and</strong> back again.<br />
At current prices, the Africa Twin is a bargain. The<br />
manual is available for R<br />
The DCT is a smidgeon more @<br />
www.honda.co.za for your closest dealer<br />
The DCT Model we took around Redstar Raceway
Motul Roof of Africa News:<br />
The dates are released, <strong>and</strong> bookings are open. We put a few questions to Charan Moore, Motul Roof of Africa Route<br />
Director <strong>and</strong> Manager of Live Lesotho, about this Years’ edition of The Motul Roof of Africa.<br />
• So, let’s clear up some detail here, what edition is this year’s event after missing 2020?<br />
The 20<strong>21</strong> Motul Roof of Africa will be the 53rd edition of the ‘Mother of Hard Enduro’. Last year was only the second time<br />
in the long history of the Roof that it wasn’t possible to stage the event.
Pics by ZCMC
• The dates have been moved, tell us what<br />
they are <strong>and</strong> what the thinking was behind<br />
moving them?<br />
The dates for the Motul Roof of Africa are 24 – 27<br />
November 20<strong>21</strong>.<br />
This year’s Roof was originally slated to happen<br />
in December, but we pulled the dates forward at<br />
the request of the Lesotho Sports Commission so<br />
that they could host a District Four African Youth<br />
Sports Tournament in December.<br />
With the MSA <strong>and</strong> FIM calendar already so<br />
jam-packed, it wasn’t easy to find alternative<br />
dates. However, the end of November emerged<br />
as the best option after we consulted with all our<br />
stakeholders. Unfortunately, there could be a few<br />
clashes with the Matric exam timetable, but this<br />
was only released after we had confirmed the new<br />
Roof dates.<br />
• What are the current COVID-19 restrictions<br />
as far as entry <strong>and</strong> exit from Lesotho?<br />
EnduroX returns for this year’s Motul Roof of Africa, taken at 2019<br />
edition<br />
The current entry requirements for Lesotho are<br />
a valid passport <strong>and</strong> a mask, plus evidence of a<br />
negative COVID-19 test result with the test having<br />
been taken within 72 hours of crossing the border.<br />
This test result will then be valid for two weeks<br />
after the first entry. That means there will be no<br />
need to re-test when leaving Lesotho after the<br />
Roof.<br />
We’re in close contact with the Lesotho authorities<br />
<strong>and</strong> should these restrictions change, we will<br />
inform everyone immediately via our website,<br />
social media platforms <strong>and</strong> newsletter. We will also<br />
keep the media up to date but for now, these are<br />
the only restrictions.<br />
• We believe you have already received<br />
approvals from a number of stakeholders,<br />
including MSA (with some provisos), can<br />
you elaborate or is it still at a sensitive<br />
stage?<br />
We have all the necessary approvals from both<br />
MSA <strong>and</strong> the Lesotho Government. Permits<br />
have been issued from both <strong>and</strong> we have the full<br />
backing of the Lesotho Government in hosting the<br />
Motul Roof of Africa 20<strong>21</strong>.<br />
Enjoy the facilities at the Motul Roof of Africa Village at Thaba Bosiu<br />
again this year, pic taken 2019 edition<br />
All recommended COVID-19 compliance measures<br />
<strong>and</strong> safeguards will be in place to ensure<br />
everyone’s safety during the event. These will be<br />
communicated closer to the time to ensure they<br />
are the most up to date version.<br />
• Who’s allowed – support crews?<br />
Spectators?<br />
Currently, as per MSA regulations, one competitor<br />
plus five support crew members per competitor<br />
will be allowed access to the Motul Roof of<br />
Africa Race Village. To facilitate social distancing<br />
measures, spectators will not be allowed access<br />
into the Motul Roof of Africa Race Village unless<br />
they form part of a competitor’s registered support<br />
crew.<br />
The Maloti Mountains are calling,
Pics by ZCMC<br />
• Any new developments this year to the format of the<br />
event or the classes?<br />
20<strong>21</strong> will see the introduction of an Iron Class in addition to the<br />
Bronze, Silver <strong>and</strong> Gold Classes. This is to provide an easier,<br />
entry level option for less technically proficient riders who wish to<br />
compete in the event. The racing format will remain unchanged –<br />
Round the Houses, followed by EnduroX for the Gold Class <strong>and</strong><br />
a Time Trial for the Silver, Bronze <strong>and</strong> Iron Classes. These initial<br />
chapters will be followed by a spectacular two days of racing in<br />
the iconic Maloti Mountains.<br />
• How are the entries coming along <strong>and</strong> is there interest<br />
from overseas riders again this year?<br />
Entries have been great, <strong>and</strong> we really appreciate the support that<br />
we’ve received. We are currently sitting on *350 entries for the<br />
20<strong>21</strong> Motul Roof of Africa. There has been interest from overseas<br />
riders, with around *10 entered so far, but we are working on a few<br />
exciting additions to the international roster.<br />
Fast flat sections with picturesque views,<br />
*At time of printing.<br />
• Any detail or highlights for the routes this year?<br />
Competitors are in for another epic adventure through the Maloti<br />
Mountains! We have been hard at work fine-tuning our routes <strong>and</strong><br />
competitors can expect a meticulously marked <strong>and</strong> tested route.<br />
We have also discovered a few new sections that will add great<br />
value to the event. But the main highlight for us will be having<br />
competitors back in the mountains of Lesotho!<br />
• How will you be h<strong>and</strong>ling medical emergencies in case of<br />
any injuries?<br />
Riding in the Moutains of Lesotho<br />
We have an extremely professional team to deal with any medical<br />
emergencies. The ER24 team has many years’ experience at the<br />
Motul Roof of Africa.<br />
There will be four ambulances on st<strong>and</strong>by at the event, two at<br />
the Motul Roof of Africa Village <strong>and</strong> another two 4x4 ambulances<br />
that will be strategically placed throughout the route. In addition<br />
to this, there will be a helicopter on st<strong>and</strong>by at the Roof Village<br />
for medical emergencies with a second helicopter available<br />
if necessary. We also have a tracking system which gives us<br />
incredibly accurate knowledge of each competitor’s location -<br />
these tracking units also feature an SOS function which riders can<br />
activate in case of emergencies.<br />
Our competitors’ safety is always our number one priority.<br />
• Should competitors expect a tough event based on the<br />
unfortunate cancellation last year <strong>and</strong> the amount of<br />
time you’ve had to hone the routes <strong>and</strong> make the event<br />
everything we’ve expected from the Mother of Hard<br />
Enduro?<br />
The Maloti Mountains are calling,<br />
Competitors can expect a similar st<strong>and</strong>ard of event to 2019.<br />
That is, a tough course that is achievable if you put in the work.<br />
Nothing comes easy in the Maloti Mountains, <strong>and</strong> competitors will<br />
need to dig deep to get a finish at the 20<strong>21</strong> Motul Roof of Africa.<br />
• Any training tips?<br />
Put in the hours on the bike. The best training you can do is<br />
always spent on the bike, so try <strong>and</strong> do some longer weekend<br />
rides. Aim for a 6- to 10-hour ride at least once per weekend – <strong>and</strong><br />
twice if you really want to give yourself the best possible chance Wade Young impresses during the EnduroX at the 2019 edition<br />
of conquering the Roof. If you don’t have the time to spend so<br />
long in the saddle, try to work on your cardiovascular fitness:<br />
cycle, run or swim.
Pics by ZCMC<br />
Always keep in mind you are training for endurance, <strong>and</strong> this<br />
requires longer hours. A 10-minute run isn’t going to make<br />
massive improvements; to build up the endurance required<br />
to ride the Roof, you will need to go long <strong>and</strong> often!<br />
• Is there enough accommodation available in<br />
Lesotho – suggested spots to consider?<br />
Accommodation is available in Lesotho, but with the<br />
popularity of the event it does fill up quite quickly. We<br />
would suggest first looking at our website www.roofofafrica.<br />
co.ls for a full list of accommodation options <strong>and</strong> if they<br />
start to fill up, looking at alternatives such as camping or<br />
motorhomes, both of which make great options.<br />
• Start/finish – same as the last time round or would<br />
you consider finding a lekker pass so that we mere<br />
mortals can watch the riders slog up <strong>and</strong> down the<br />
mountains.<br />
The start/finish will be the same as in 2019, at the Thaba<br />
Bosiu Cultural Village. This option also creates a more<br />
controlled environment to implement COVID-19 protocols.<br />
We are working on creating something spectacular very<br />
nearby for spectators to enjoy, <strong>and</strong> there will also be a<br />
number of opportunities to follow the riders <strong>and</strong> experience<br />
the battles in the mountains.<br />
• There were a few grumbles from competitors about<br />
the Round the Houses format onto the Endurocross<br />
track last time round. Have you had a think about<br />
that? Are you going back to the old format or does<br />
the Endurocross stay? (PS. we loved it!)<br />
Epic trails <strong>and</strong> meticulously marked routes await<br />
G<br />
EnduroX stays. The Motul Roof of Africa needs to keep<br />
pace with the rest of the Hard Enduro scene <strong>and</strong> EnduroX<br />
has become an integral part of the Hard Enduro format. It<br />
creates great hype for the event <strong>and</strong> brings the action to the<br />
people of Maseru – of course, we’ll be complying with all<br />
COVID-19 regulations in place at the time of the event.<br />
• In the possible event that Motul Roof of Africa is<br />
not able to go ahead this year, what are the returns<br />
policies for people who have entered <strong>and</strong> any tips<br />
for those who have booked accommodation?<br />
Wade Young current Motul Roof of Africa champion<br />
O<br />
All competitors will be entitled to a full refund less a small<br />
h<strong>and</strong>ling/admin fee, or the opportunity to roll over their entry<br />
to 2022. We have worked tirelessly to ensure the Roof goes<br />
ahead as planned in 20<strong>21</strong> <strong>and</strong> for now we feel as confident<br />
as one can, that the event will be going ahead. But as this<br />
p<strong>and</strong>emic is out of our control, it is of course not impossible<br />
that the event may need to be moved to next year, in which<br />
case we will inform everyone immediately.<br />
With regards to accommodation bookings, we can only<br />
advise Roof competitors to ensure they underst<strong>and</strong> the<br />
cancellation policy of their preferred establishment <strong>and</strong><br />
make sure they are happy with it before booking.<br />
C<br />
We would just like to add, as the organisers of the Motul<br />
Roof of Africa, we would like to thank each <strong>and</strong> every<br />
competitor, supporter, sponsor <strong>and</strong> stakeholder for their<br />
patience, underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>and</strong> support. It has been a tough<br />
year <strong>and</strong> a half for all of us, but we are determined to<br />
do everything we possibly can to bring the excitement,<br />
adventure <strong>and</strong> racing of the Roof back to our communities.
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RAD KTM - RAD Indeed!<br />
A lekker place to shop.<br />
One of the dealerships that has not succumbed to becoming<br />
a multi Franchise is RAD KTM in Witkoppen Road.<br />
We asked the DP Miguel why that was - <strong>and</strong> his reply was<br />
simple. “We love KTM <strong>and</strong> our focus is on that br<strong>and</strong>.”<br />
Take a w<strong>and</strong>er out there some time. Its a really friendly store -<br />
<strong>and</strong> we hate to harp on about it - but in these chilly JHB times,<br />
they do serve a fine cuppa coffee.<br />
The showroom is mighty impressive with just about the full<br />
KTM range of Road, Adventure <strong>and</strong> <strong>Dirt</strong> bikes just looking for<br />
a home.<br />
On the same level you’ll find the full range of KTM Powerwear<br />
<strong>and</strong> a well stocked parts department.<br />
Go down a level to one of the most impressive workshops<br />
you’ll ever see, with qualified personnel giving the service<br />
bikes some attention.<br />
Now take the trek upstairs to Level 3 where you’ll find a<br />
selection of clean pre-owned motorcycles. The guys are quite<br />
fussy about what they trade <strong>and</strong> buy, so each unit is very<br />
clean - <strong>and</strong> they put it through the workshop before it goes to<br />
a new home.<br />
While you are there - go <strong>and</strong> have a look at RAD Moto’s<br />
selection of collectable classic motorcycles.<br />
Its worth the visit - a little bit of SA motorcycling history...<br />
Thats Rad KTM - 1 Wall street, Corner Rivonia & Witkoppen<br />
Road, S<strong>and</strong>ton Phone:011 234 5007 www.radmoto.co.za<br />
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If you have ever driven along the M1 around the S<strong>and</strong>ton<br />
area, you’d be hard pressed to miss the magnificent Yamaha<br />
building.<br />
This used to be Yamaha South Africa’s head office <strong>and</strong><br />
storage depot <strong>and</strong> all sorts but as of just a little while ago,<br />
it is also a full Yamaha retail outlet.<br />
And it is amazing <strong>and</strong> well worth a visit because...<br />
• Best Coffee. Andre the main man in charge Andre<br />
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dealership in SA.<br />
• Two motorcycle br<strong>and</strong>s: Kymco’s impressive range of<br />
scooters <strong>and</strong> Yamaha’s lineup of delectable dirtbikes,<br />
Adventure machines, Ag units, ATV’s <strong>and</strong> superbikes.<br />
• An amazing accessory store. Pretty much, one of the<br />
biggest around with a massive variety of clobber for all<br />
kinds of riding in addition to casual wear from Yamaha<br />
<strong>and</strong> VR 46.<br />
• Workshop. Yup they will take your baby in <strong>and</strong> give<br />
it the love it deserves with very qualified technicians<br />
swinging spanners.<br />
• Parts. The parts counter is just about sorted <strong>and</strong><br />
ready to roll. Naturally the focus is on Yamaha products<br />
but they will carry popular bits like brake pads,<br />
chains <strong>and</strong> so-on.<br />
But wait - there’s more!<br />
Yamaha is famous for a few other products too. If you are<br />
a Musician - you need to go <strong>and</strong> check out their range of<br />
instruments. Drive mom nuts <strong>and</strong> get junior a drum kit. We<br />
dare you. But there is everything from Guitars to pianos,<br />
drums to amps, <strong>and</strong> everything in between, including some<br />
sweet sound equipment like Hi-FI’s, speakers sound bars<br />
<strong>and</strong> so-on on display <strong>and</strong> some selected goods for sale.<br />
Power products - Mom needs a lawnmower <strong>and</strong> maybe a<br />
generator for that pesky Eskom intervention...<br />
Marine:<br />
If you are a person who loves to get out on the water - you<br />
need to check out some of the amazing watercraft in store.<br />
From Yachts to rubber dinghies, there is a massive selection.<br />
Guys its very impressive to see. An amazing store. if you<br />
are at a loose end on the weekend go <strong>and</strong> have a looksee.<br />
19 Eastern Service Rd, Kelvin, S<strong>and</strong>ton, 2054.<br />
Easy to get to. Lots of safe parking.<br />
www.yamahashop.co.za<br />
Phone: 011 259 7600
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Pimp<br />
My Ride<br />
All about sticker kits <strong>and</strong> stuff.<br />
By Kyle Lawrenson.<br />
South Africans can be quite bling! We buy<br />
things <strong>and</strong> pimp them straight away. We can’t<br />
leave things st<strong>and</strong>ard <strong>and</strong> we also use them for<br />
bragging rights. You buy your bike <strong>and</strong> the first<br />
thing you do is look for aftermarket parts.<br />
One of the most economical <strong>and</strong> effective routes<br />
is a good sticker kit. Just have a look around.<br />
Yamaha launched the T7 <strong>and</strong> look at how many<br />
of them have sticker kits? How many people<br />
race? Look at their bikes.<br />
Sticker kits are an identity of the rider <strong>and</strong><br />
in some cases bragging rights. Some kits<br />
showcase different classes as well as sponsors.<br />
Best of all a fresh sticker kit makes a bike look<br />
<strong>and</strong> feel like a new one!<br />
Step 1 - Choosing your Kit:<br />
At RobertCo they have a selection of pre-designed kits that you can<br />
personalise. This is cool because if you want to include a photo of your dog,<br />
your mom, your GF, it’s all possible. These kits are bike specific <strong>and</strong> year<br />
specific <strong>and</strong> they have a massive selection of templates to work from. you<br />
need to let them know what bike you have – ie: A 2015 CRF 250 X or a 2005<br />
YZ125. Once you have chosen a design the process is very simple. You<br />
send them the Logos or whatever you need included, they do the design<br />
work <strong>and</strong> send you back an idea of what your bike will look like. If you like,<br />
it’s game on…<br />
They will send you the proof along with an invoice. You pay (that’s important)<br />
<strong>and</strong> the process starts.<br />
A few years back you could buy a sticker kit that<br />
was pre-made for any bike from any dealer. But<br />
those days are over due to the cost of importing.<br />
Now there are lots of guys who can pimp your<br />
ride. You’d have seen the competition we ran<br />
for the guys from RobertCo? They have sorted<br />
Decals for all of our bikes – quality workmanship<br />
at what we think is a reasonable price. And most<br />
importantly, the kits are lasting well <strong>and</strong> h<strong>and</strong>ling<br />
much abuse.<br />
We went along to RobertCo <strong>and</strong> walked through<br />
the process.<br />
Step 2 - Printing the Kit:<br />
Once the design has been signed off <strong>and</strong> the deposit received,<br />
the final design is broken up <strong>and</strong> nested (This is the process<br />
where the entire kit fits into a designated print area) onto high<br />
strength vinyl. Quality vinyl is pricey because it is all imported…<br />
The print file looks very confusing <strong>and</strong> does not look like a<br />
sticker kit at all rather a sticker sheet). From there the kit is<br />
added to the print run.<br />
The print run is the special part here. RobertCo has invested<br />
in a fairly high tech Latex Printer. What does this mean? This<br />
means that the inks are not solvent anymore <strong>and</strong> the drying<br />
time is almost instant. This Brings the delivery time down by at<br />
least a day.<br />
That doesn’t sound like a lot, but when a guy is off racing <strong>and</strong><br />
in a hurry, it helps…
How does a LATEX Machine work? Pretty much the same<br />
as any other desktop/digital printer. The inks used are<br />
water-based <strong>and</strong> the Latex acts as the carrier for the colour<br />
pigments. The vinyl goes through a drying process as it is<br />
printing <strong>and</strong> can be applied or laminated almost immediately<br />
<strong>and</strong>, they tell us that it’s eco-friendly.<br />
Nice one guys!<br />
Step 3 - Lamination <strong>and</strong> Cutting.<br />
Laminating is a very crucial part as we all want our graphics<br />
to be protected from the harsh elements of riding. The<br />
laminate used is a thick clear vinyl the goes over the print.<br />
This can be laminated cold or warm. Once laminated the<br />
sticker kit will go onto the vinyl cutter/Plotter <strong>and</strong> be cut.<br />
Step 4 – Installing. This is the trickiest part…<br />
RobertCo offers the following:<br />
Clean the old plastics <strong>and</strong> install new graphics or, you<br />
supply the plastics clean <strong>and</strong> they apply the graphics or they<br />
can supply NEW plastics <strong>and</strong> install.<br />
Chat to them, but we’ll tell you that for the extra cost, it’s<br />
worth getting them to do it all coz it can be a real ballache.<br />
If you want to install it yourself, no worries, they will send<br />
you the sticker kit anywhere in SA. Just – take your time…<br />
How to apply a sticker kit:<br />
The plastics on the bike that we sent down was not perfectly<br />
clean. The team of applicators jumped onto the bike <strong>and</strong><br />
started the process.<br />
• Old stickers are removed <strong>and</strong> the glue residue is<br />
cleaned with a glue remover or Turps. NOT THINNERS<br />
- Thinners is oil-based <strong>and</strong> will not allow the vinyl to<br />
stick onto the plastics. Powasol makes a great gum<br />
remover – look them up!<br />
• Once the plastics have been cleaned allow them to dry.<br />
This takes a few seconds as the cleaner evaporates<br />
quickly. From there we start with the application.<br />
• Before removing the backing from the vinyl place the<br />
sticker in its place <strong>and</strong> ensure that you have it all lined<br />
up correctly. Once you are certain <strong>and</strong> happy that it<br />
lines up pull the back off in one corner. Don’t remove<br />
the whole backing as you are going to have to reline up<br />
the graphics etc. Apply the corner <strong>and</strong> work your way<br />
from left to right or vice versa.<br />
• Application is not a rush job. Take your time <strong>and</strong><br />
line it up properly. While applying you will find more<br />
challenging parts where you might require heat. Yes by<br />
all means use a heat gun or your mom’s hairdryer. But<br />
keep your distance from the vinyl <strong>and</strong> don’t heat it up<br />
too much. Vinyl can mould to convex curves, but too<br />
much heat will make it stretch. The application process<br />
can take up some time. RobertCo did our Honda<br />
CRF250x in an Hour. That was cleaning <strong>and</strong> applying.<br />
And they are experts.<br />
• Activating the glue. Once you have applied all the<br />
plastics take your heat gun or hairdryer <strong>and</strong> go over<br />
the whole sticker kit rubbing the corners etc with your<br />
fingers. Keep in mind - leave a good distance between<br />
the plastics <strong>and</strong> the Heat gun/Hairdryer. You warm it to<br />
active the glue <strong>and</strong> ensure that it sticks properly.<br />
To sum it up. The days of a long wait for sticker kits are<br />
pretty much over.<br />
Once the design has been approved RobertCo can have<br />
your sticker Kit ready for collection or delivery within 48<br />
HRS.<br />
If you want it installed you would need to arrange with them.<br />
Great bunch. Great product.<br />
www.robertco.co.za
“Blood,Sweat<br />
<strong>and</strong> Tears To...<br />
Joy <strong>and</strong> Gears...Oh Boy...<br />
Motorcyclists are amongs the greatest<br />
people on earth. We’ve always said it<br />
<strong>and</strong> we’ll say it again. Read on...<br />
It all happened during the initial stages of Lockdown<br />
Level 5.<br />
Who would of possibly thought the following fourteen<br />
months or thereabouts for Brett Joubert would test him<br />
in such an agonising <strong>and</strong> antagonising way, mentally,<br />
physically, spiritually, emotionally <strong>and</strong> last, but certainly<br />
not least financially.<br />
Brett, an avid rider of anything with two wheels, with or<br />
without an engine is a Plumber <strong>and</strong> the owner of WTF<br />
Plumbing. He was called out to replace a burst geyser<br />
during the initial stages of Covid-19.<br />
Now Lockdown Level 5 in itself is no joke, but<br />
Lockdown Level 5 without any water is worse than an<br />
April Fools joke.<br />
Who would have imagined on that particular day Brett<br />
wouldn’t be going home - but would be ‘checking in’<br />
to hospital for an Emergency operation after falling off<br />
the customer’s roof <strong>and</strong> shattering his tibia, fibula <strong>and</strong><br />
ankle socket with an open fracture.<br />
The first of many many operations happened that very<br />
day. There were in fact several more to come, within<br />
very short spaces of time - literally days apart.<br />
It is worth mentioning that while waiting for the<br />
ambulance to arrive, his broken <strong>and</strong> shattered bone<br />
protruding from where it had pierced through the lower<br />
part of his leg. He made a telephone call to his cousin,<br />
also a qualified plumber to ensure what he set out to<br />
intially do, not break a leg, but rather to replace the<br />
geyser...<br />
I guess the lyrics of Alanis Morissette come to mind...<br />
“Isn’t That Ironic.”<br />
What followed, was five operations to stabilise the leg.<br />
Brett was bound to a wheelchair <strong>and</strong> crutches for in<br />
excess of a year.<br />
In <strong>and</strong> out of hospitals, steel plates <strong>and</strong> screws<br />
inserted in one of the operations <strong>and</strong> removed again in<br />
another.<br />
Having to go to the wound clinic at least twice a week<br />
for months on end... <strong>and</strong> this is just a very condensed<br />
version.<br />
What he didn’t envisage at the time was that his leg<br />
would eventually be amputated.<br />
Apart from what he was having to endure personally<br />
<strong>and</strong> from a business point of view there were other<br />
aspects of his life where he had to keep a cool head<br />
under conditions that were hotter than forging a piece<br />
of steel. His son was writing his matric final exams,
there was a family tragedy <strong>and</strong> somehow still being able to<br />
keep the ship afloat says something about this man.<br />
Today we believe he has those ants, you know those red bum<br />
biting ants in his pants.<br />
He built a Pit Bike in a wheelchair if you not sure or don’t know<br />
about it, ask the dudes that have ridden it, they can sum it up<br />
in three alphabetical letters:<br />
WTF!!!<br />
We guess initially he did this to keep himself busy. Looking<br />
at a deteriorating part of one’s body day in <strong>and</strong> day out most<br />
certainly can poison the strongest of minds, but not Brett.<br />
Somewhere deep down he yearned just to be able to do things<br />
with his family again,to be able to be of support to all, the way<br />
he just does in his own unique way, to be able to somehow<br />
continue to have the impact he does, he’s literally just an<br />
impact ‘FULL BEING’<br />
In Feb this year, Brett had his leg amputated thanks to an<br />
infection which could not be treated successfully. One can<br />
just imagine, an integral part of one’s body, something you are<br />
accustomed to seeing day in <strong>and</strong> day out for decades, (we<br />
won’t say how many).<br />
Your leg is there when you are wheeled into theatre, <strong>and</strong> four<br />
hours later it’s just not there anymore. Just think about the<br />
process one has to go through to even try <strong>and</strong> comprehend<br />
something like that, before <strong>and</strong> after, one may tend to think<br />
one knows but you can one ever fully prepare oneself for such<br />
radical change.<br />
Surprisingly, after all the pain endured during this time, it was<br />
a relief once the amputation was performed as now he could<br />
move on with his life <strong>and</strong> get back to ‘normal’.<br />
also driving a manual vehicle within two days of having the<br />
prosthesis fitted. They are still working on the fine tuning of the<br />
leg before a final one will be made.<br />
Brett adds by saying,<br />
“I’m not DISABLED at all simply because people have given of<br />
their precious time unconditionally.<br />
I immensely appreciate <strong>and</strong> value each one of you individually<br />
for your unwavering support in today’s tough economic times,<br />
the unexpected calls, the visits, the messages, your meaningful<br />
words, the encouragement I have received <strong>and</strong> walking by my<br />
side <strong>and</strong> all of that has without a shadow of a doubt ENABLED<br />
me.<br />
The support I have received is so overwhelming.”<br />
Since receiving his prosthetic, he has finally been able to take<br />
part in one of Shadey Films #Pitch<strong>and</strong>Ride events, which was<br />
held on 12 June 20<strong>21</strong> at Red Star Raceway. Brett participated<br />
in practice <strong>and</strong> two motos.<br />
After working on everyone else’s bikes for the past year, finally<br />
getting to ride on his own was absolutely liberating.”<br />
Brett auctioned off the bike he built that was mentioned earlier<br />
on with the help of brothers Cade <strong>and</strong> Travis from Shadey<br />
Films, <strong>and</strong> Bryce from Rogue Minis to help raise funds.<br />
They had a live streaming interview with Brett at <strong>Dirt</strong> Bronco<br />
at one of the Shadey Films #Pitch<strong>and</strong>Ride events that they<br />
host at least once a month at various tracks around Gauteng.<br />
The draw for the bike was live streamed <strong>and</strong> was punted<br />
continuously by Cade, Travis <strong>and</strong> Bryce on social media.<br />
Brett is indeed thankful to each <strong>and</strong> every single person for<br />
their contribution/s to his worthy cause. He admits that many<br />
of the people, he has never met before.<br />
People took from one, to as many as ten tickets. Some were<br />
even from friends from abroad. However each ticket was a<br />
significant contributing factor to what continues below.<br />
Paul Jacobs from Honda SA, an old school friend of Brett’s <strong>and</strong><br />
an ambassador for Riding for a Limb got involved <strong>and</strong> set up<br />
a meeting with Gerda du Toit, a double amputee <strong>and</strong> also an<br />
ambassador for Riding for a Limb. From there he met Charl<br />
Beukes, a trustee of Riding for a Limb, who worked closely with<br />
Brett from soon after his leg was amputated <strong>and</strong> continues to<br />
do so now.<br />
Riding for a Limb is a project of the Kirsty Watts Foundation,<br />
a registered NPO which has helped people country-wide,<br />
helping to fit prosthetic limbs. These limbs usually cost<br />
around R160,000 per pair, but the Foundation has managed<br />
to bring the average cost down, including rehabilitation <strong>and</strong><br />
consultations, making it accessible <strong>and</strong> a more realistic option<br />
for recipients.<br />
The coning of the stump started approximately six weeks<br />
after amputation, which took three weeks to complete. A<br />
cast of Brett’s leg was then made <strong>and</strong> the prosthetic limb was<br />
manufactured <strong>and</strong> completed within four days. Brett managed<br />
to walk a few steps immediately after the prosthetic was fitted,<br />
<strong>and</strong> has since been walking with the help of crutches. He was
MOTORCYCLE<br />
HOMOLOGATION<br />
AND WHAT DOES IT MEAN<br />
If you are a regular reader of our titles, you’ll see that<br />
we often mention that we have lost a model due to<br />
homologation laws. Homologation is a dark <strong>and</strong> murky topic<br />
that been around for ever <strong>and</strong> a day, but has really come<br />
into the limelight just a few short years ago. We got hold of<br />
Arnold from the Association of Motorcycle Importers <strong>and</strong><br />
Distributors, (AMID), to get a better underst<strong>and</strong>ing of this<br />
lot…<br />
It all quite involved, but have a read anyway… there is a test at<br />
the end… But it explains why we lost built for Africa bikes like<br />
Kawasaki’s KLR650, Suzuki’s DR 650 <strong>and</strong> Honda’s XL… <strong>and</strong> it<br />
also explains to some extent why parallel imports are no longer<br />
available.<br />
What is Homologation? – It is the process by which a motor<br />
vehicle, (which includes passenger cars, motorcycles, busses,<br />
trucks etc.), is evaluated against a set of st<strong>and</strong>ards <strong>and</strong> if found<br />
to comply will then be approved for use on public roads.<br />
Why do we have it? - Following on the democratic elections held<br />
in 1994, South Africa was re-admitted to the United Nations. It<br />
then became a co-signatory to what is referred to as WP29, which<br />
is a permanent Working Party dealing with the “Harmonisation<br />
of Vehicle Regulations”. Then followed quite a lengthy process<br />
whereby South Africa adopted UN Regulations for motor vehicles.<br />
These regulations are referred to as UN-ECE. Although our SA<br />
st<strong>and</strong>ards are referred to as SANS, they are effectively a copy<br />
<strong>and</strong> paste of the similarly numbered ECE Regulations with maybe<br />
small modifications to account for local conditions.<br />
The advantages of using UN-ECE regulations are amongst<br />
others that it makes it easier administratively to formulate<br />
regulations <strong>and</strong> keep them up to date. More importantly,<br />
because we use internationally accepted st<strong>and</strong>ards, it enables<br />
import <strong>and</strong> export of vehicles without unnecessary double<br />
testing to non-ECE st<strong>and</strong>ards, i.e. local st<strong>and</strong>ards do not<br />
become trade barriers.<br />
For practical reasons at the time, the SABS/NRCS, (National<br />
Regulator for Compulsory St<strong>and</strong>ards), <strong>and</strong> NDOT conceded<br />
that UN-ECE regulations alone would be problematic as a<br />
single st<strong>and</strong>ard, because many motorcycle factories did not<br />
have all ECE test Reports available for all models. The best<br />
common denominator at the time were EEC, (European),<br />
regulations, which were then adopted as “equivalent”<br />
st<strong>and</strong>ards. Practically this means that an Importer can either<br />
present EEC test reports, or UN-ECE, or a combination of both.<br />
EEC st<strong>and</strong>ards are generally higher than UN-ECE. Hard as the<br />
Industry tried, we could not get any other countries’ st<strong>and</strong>ards,<br />
such as US-DOT as second equivalent.<br />
These regulations, which focusses on safety critical<br />
components, are encapsulated in what is referred to as<br />
VC9098, (Vehicle Compulsory St<strong>and</strong>ards). From a public health<br />
<strong>and</strong> safety perspective, it is a vastly superior system to what<br />
existed previously, which was nothing better than a physical<br />
scrutiny to ensure that a motorcycle “looked” roadworthy, but it<br />
also created new problems for the Industry.
How does it work? – When an Importer decides to bring a<br />
specific model to South Africa, a sample unit gets inspected by<br />
the NRCS, <strong>and</strong> they then also scrutinize the suite of test reports<br />
as required by the VC9098. When everything is found to be in<br />
order, an approval is granted <strong>and</strong> that vehicle model is loaded on<br />
the e-NaTIS system. Without this process it is not possible to get<br />
a new model onto the Natis system. These procedures do not<br />
apply to off road vehicles not designed for use on public roads.<br />
In order to sell new motor vehicles in South Africa one has to<br />
be registered as an MIB, (Manufacturer/Importer/Builder). A<br />
company’s MIB is linked to Natis, <strong>and</strong> all new models are linked<br />
to a particular MIB, to which in turn specific VIN’s are linked. This<br />
is so that an MIB can be held accountable for those vehicles that<br />
they imported or built. If two different MIB’s were to import the<br />
same vehicle model, they would each have to homologate their<br />
own models. One cannot use the homologation approval of the<br />
other.<br />
All this became law on 1 December 2011 with a two year<br />
phasing in period. All new models would have to comply with<br />
VC9098 from that date onwards. Existing models introduced<br />
under the old system had a two year grace period in which to be<br />
homologated, failing which it would no longer be possible to sell<br />
such “un-homologated” models for road use in South Africa.<br />
What were the implications? – At the time, real examples such<br />
as the Kawasaki KLR650, Suzuki DR650 <strong>and</strong> Honda XR650 were<br />
mainly manufactured for the USA market. As they were unable<br />
to meet European emission st<strong>and</strong>ards, the Factories did not<br />
test these models to EEC st<strong>and</strong>ards, nor to UN-ECE st<strong>and</strong>ards.<br />
Although I simplify, USA st<strong>and</strong>ards are widely adopted<br />
throughout North <strong>and</strong> South America, <strong>and</strong> with some small<br />
variables, are also accepted in Australia.<br />
Interestingly, USA emission st<strong>and</strong>ards are higher than the<br />
South Africa st<strong>and</strong>ard, but because the test reports, which<br />
has to refer to a particular st<strong>and</strong>ard, were not available, we<br />
“lost” these models, although it was not purely the absence<br />
of emission test reports. Other test reports were also not<br />
available.<br />
Consequently, the SA Importers of these models could not<br />
obtain the necessary UN-ECE, (or EEC), test reports for these<br />
models <strong>and</strong> were unable to homologate, therefore unable to<br />
sell. One positive was that the really cheap Chinese products<br />
could also not be homologated as some components could<br />
simply not pass the UN-ECE regulations, although some<br />
may argue that cheaper transport should have been a higher<br />
priority.<br />
What are the costs <strong>and</strong> why can it be expensive? – To<br />
homologate a motorcycle in South Africa amounts to a direct<br />
cost of slightly under R4500 per model. Then there is the cost<br />
of technical staff, but the impact on the local consumers is not<br />
significant in the greater scheme of things.<br />
The bigger costs are borne by the Factories <strong>and</strong> as this is<br />
spread over many units of production, it is not normally felt at<br />
local level. As for expensive see below.<br />
Why do the SA Importers not test themselves? – There are<br />
several reasons. In order to comply with “Conformity of<br />
Production” rules, the Factories have to submit a model for<br />
testing. An interested 3rd party cannot as they are not the<br />
manufacturer. Similarly, the manufacturers of components<br />
must obtain test reports <strong>and</strong> provide these to the Motorcycle<br />
Factories. For example the manufacturer of a tail light is<br />
responsible for the testing of the component. The Factory<br />
is responsible for having the same component tested<br />
with regards to its position as mounted on the complete<br />
motorcycle. So you have similar scenarios for mirrors,<br />
hooters, head lights <strong>and</strong> indicators.<br />
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Apart from the fact that no motorcycle test laboratories exist in<br />
South Africa, the above scenario describes why a model cannot<br />
be homologated by an independent importer. Some Factories,<br />
(but not all), will specifically homologate for a particular market.<br />
The cost is rumoured to be in excess of USD30k, which is<br />
roughly R450k. Not worth the cost unless volumes justify the<br />
expense, <strong>and</strong> South Africa is a relatively low volume market!<br />
What about parallel/grey/second h<strong>and</strong>? – The adoption of<br />
VC9098 also had the implication of shutting down the so called<br />
grey <strong>and</strong> parallel import activities, essentially because Importers<br />
of these products were not sourcing from a Factory, <strong>and</strong><br />
therefore had no access to the original test certification required<br />
for homologation. Second h<strong>and</strong> vehicles are not sourced<br />
from the Factory, (although manufactured there originally),<br />
which means Factory obtained test reports cannot be used.<br />
Components may have been changed, (think exhaust, indicators,<br />
OEM brake pads etc.), during initial ownership, which effectively<br />
means that every individual unit requires testing, which is<br />
practically <strong>and</strong> financially impossible.<br />
Contrary to popular belief at the time, AMID was not the driving<br />
force behind the changes in legislation. The changes came about<br />
as described early on in this article, <strong>and</strong> the motorcycle industry<br />
was in fact the last automotive component which was able to<br />
import <strong>and</strong> sell second h<strong>and</strong> vehicles in South Africa.<br />
In summary - The subject is quite complex <strong>and</strong> I have out<br />
of necessity tried to provide an explanation which most will<br />
underst<strong>and</strong>. This means I had to leave out steps <strong>and</strong> technical<br />
points which a very technical person may find lacking.<br />
Unfortunately I cannot use up the whole magazine so kindly see<br />
my explanation above in this context.<br />
Arnold Olivier - National Director<br />
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South Africa<br />
to Slovenia on GS’s<br />
By Cronjé Bruwer<br />
We really do have the privilege of meeting some of the nicest people<br />
with the most interesting tales of epic motorcycling adventures.<br />
Recently we were w<strong>and</strong>ering around BMW Motorrad West out in<br />
Roodepoort when we were introduced to a Mr. Cronjé Bruwer who<br />
told us about an adventure that he <strong>and</strong> two mates went on in 2019.<br />
They rode their GS’s all the way from JHB through Africa <strong>and</strong> into<br />
Eastern Europe. We obviously fell in love with the idea <strong>and</strong> the story<br />
<strong>and</strong> only too happily agreed to publish it <strong>and</strong> get everybody lusting<br />
to w<strong>and</strong>er.<br />
The journey <strong>and</strong> the story is quite long but incredibly interesting so we<br />
will be publishing new episodes every month or whenever he sends them<br />
along. Like our ed always says… You need a motorcycle in your life.<br />
Episode 1 – Planning, South Africa, Botswana <strong>and</strong> Zambia:<br />
A trans-African motorcycle trip has always been a bit of a daydream of<br />
mine <strong>and</strong> I have always wondered about but how, when, how much, how<br />
long, which route, safety, what to take - <strong>and</strong> many more unanswered<br />
questions.<br />
One day, during a casual chat with Jaques Nel from Evolution Motorcycles<br />
about said African trip daydream, his immediate answer was “Let’s<br />
go!!”<br />
This answer got me thinking more seriously about the trip, but all these<br />
unanswered questions were still in the back of my head. But Jacques<br />
enthusiasm was the spark I needed to stop dreaming about this trip <strong>and</strong><br />
set up a provisional route which I sent it to Jacques for his input <strong>and</strong> his<br />
response was a very enthusiastic “When are we leaving?”. An old friend<br />
of Jacques, Colin Britt also got very excited <strong>and</strong> indicated that he will be<br />
joining us. Well now that 3 of us were committed we started to establish<br />
a final route, a departure date <strong>and</strong> a time frame as well as starting with<br />
preparations.<br />
Photo 1<br />
Preparation for the trip<br />
The preparation for such an extended trip is a huge task <strong>and</strong> in retrospect<br />
most of our worries were unfounded. Valuable input regarding the<br />
route <strong>and</strong> duration of the trip was given by Edrique Botha who done a<br />
similar trip some time before. Uwe Schmidt helped us with many of our<br />
unanswered questions <strong>and</strong> slowly our final plan came together.<br />
Photo 1<br />
Some advice to prospective Africa travelers is this, do it while<br />
you have the strength. The longer you postpone it the older<br />
you get. Riding a bike all day every day for several hundred<br />
kilometers a day is strenuous at the best of times, riding in<br />
unknown conditions, off-road <strong>and</strong> through strange countries<br />
only intensifies that, especially when your diet has to change to<br />
suit whatever is available, but don’t not do it because you feel<br />
you are too old, I was 57 when I did this trip.<br />
Herewith some answers to our questions:<br />
Safety in Africa?<br />
The East African countries we travelled through were safe.<br />
Nowhere did we feel threatened or unsafe. In fact, once we<br />
got north of our borders we felt completely safe. Obviously<br />
you have to take note of where there are trouble hot spots <strong>and</strong><br />
work your route around them, but in general African people are<br />
friendly, welcoming, helpful <strong>and</strong> very generous, it really is a joy<br />
to travel through Africa.<br />
How much?<br />
For accommodation an estimate would be 15 USD/day in<br />
cheap hotels.<br />
A further 15 to 25 USD/day for meals <strong>and</strong> other expenditure …<br />
<strong>and</strong> 1 tank of fuel/day.<br />
Transportation of motorcycles back then from Alex<strong>and</strong>ria to<br />
Athens was approximately R15,000.00 for all three bikes.<br />
How long?<br />
With the route we followed I would suggest a minimum of 3<br />
months, we pushed a bit harder <strong>and</strong> did it in 2.5 months due<br />
to time restraints.<br />
Our 3 musketeers had a “pack day” ensuring we had all the<br />
necessary equipment between the 3 of us. Since we had no<br />
back-up vehicle we had to carry all equipment <strong>and</strong> spares on<br />
our motorcycles. A further hint is not to over pack. For instance<br />
we managed the entire trip with the tyres we fitted before<br />
leaving from South Africa all the way to Slovenia, therefore<br />
carried a spare tyre all the way unnecessarily. But rather safe<br />
than sorry.
Photo 2<br />
The BIG day of departure<br />
On the 18th May 2019, with a song in our hearts, a<br />
huge amount of excitement <strong>and</strong> some trepidation<br />
of the unknown we departed from Jacques’s house<br />
<strong>and</strong> pointed our bikes north. Our intention was to<br />
cover as much ground as possible during the first<br />
2 days riding through South Africa <strong>and</strong> Botswana,<br />
having travelled through both quite extensively the<br />
real adventure would start for us once we hit Zambia.<br />
Below is our route we followed from Johannesburg to<br />
Livingstone in Zambia.<br />
Photo 3<br />
We managed to reach Nata lodge on day 1. From<br />
Nata onwards we stopped at Elephant s<strong>and</strong>s <strong>and</strong><br />
crossed the Zambezi river by means of ferry into<br />
Zambia <strong>and</strong> slept in Livingstone.<br />
Photo 2<br />
Photo 4,5,6<br />
Victoria Falls<br />
The route we follow through Zambia<br />
Photo 7<br />
On the northern outskirts of Lusaka we stayed over<br />
at a lovely farm <strong>and</strong> hotel called Fringilla. During<br />
supper the owner joined us <strong>and</strong> recommended that<br />
we visit Africa House at Mpika in northern Zambia.<br />
Africa House was one of the highlights of our tour.<br />
For those interested a video on YouTube named “The<br />
Curse of the Africa House” gives the background<br />
of this historical l<strong>and</strong>mark. A documentary charting<br />
the life of Sir Stewart Gore-Browne <strong>and</strong> his lifelong<br />
obsession to build a stately home in the wilds of<br />
Africa, on the shore of lake ‘Shiwa Ng<strong>and</strong>u’ lake of<br />
the Royal Crocodiles.<br />
Photo 8,9<br />
Kapishya hot springs, belonging to a gr<strong>and</strong>son of<br />
Mr Stewart Gore-Brown who build Africa House is<br />
situated next to the Africa House. This is a must see<br />
destination in Northern Zambia<br />
Photo 10,11<br />
Our 3 tour friends at Kalambo falls on the border<br />
between Zambia <strong>and</strong> Tanzania.<br />
Photo 12<br />
The road from Mbala to the Tanzanian border post<br />
could hardly be called a road so bad it is. The border<br />
post between Zambia <strong>and</strong> Tanzania.<br />
Photo 13<br />
Episode 2 will follow soon in <strong>Dirt</strong> & <strong>Trail</strong> Magazine …<br />
(The following videos is available on YouTube of our<br />
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F 850 GS R<strong>21</strong>3,900<br />
F 850 GS Adventure R240,200<br />
R 1250 GS R322,900<br />
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Multistrada 1260 R292,000<br />
Multistrada 1260 Enduro R297,900<br />
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Africa Twin 1100 AS Man R262,500<br />
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FE350 R151,699<br />
FE450 R154,699<br />
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701 Enduro R186,699<br />
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FX350 R150,699<br />
FX450 R153,699<br />
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KX85 BW R62,995<br />
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KX250 XC R149,995<br />
KX450 XC R145,995<br />
Brute Force 300 R84,995<br />
Mule SX 2×4 R179,995<br />
Mule SX 4×4 R179,995<br />
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150 SX R105,999<br />
250 SX R114,999<br />
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350 SX-F R130,999<br />
450 SX-F R132,999<br />
450 SX-F FE R148,999<br />
150 XC-W TPI R116,999<br />
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300 XC-W TPI R139,999<br />
300 XC-W Six Days TPI R150,999<br />
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250 XC-F R137,999<br />
250 EXC-F R136,999<br />
250 EXC-F Six Days R146,999<br />
350 XC-F R137,999<br />
350 EXC-F R139,999<br />
350 EXC-F Six Days R149,999<br />
450 XC-F R140,999<br />
450 EXC-F R142,999<br />
450 EXC-F Six Days R152,999<br />
500 EXC-F R145,999<br />
500 EXC-F Six Days R155,999<br />
FREERIDE 250 F R101,999<br />
390 Adventure R107,999<br />
890 Adventure R<strong>21</strong>9,999<br />
890 Adventure R R239,999<br />
890 Adventure R Rally R319,999<br />
1290 Super Adventure S R299.999<br />
1290 Super Adventure R R314,999<br />
690 Enduro R R185,999<br />
690 SMC R R185,999<br />
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V85 TT Evocative E5 R234,850<br />
V85 TT Travel Pack R249,850<br />
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EGL Madix 250cc R38,990<br />
EGL Madix ATV 125cc R15,999<br />
MXR 180 - MX R24,990<br />
STX200-Enduro R26,999<br />
STX200-Motard R26,999<br />
STX250 - Enduro R32,999<br />
Thumpa 70cc R9,499<br />
Whiz Kid 70cc R9,499<br />
XP 125cc R11,999<br />
XP Stomper 125cc R12,999<br />
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DR200SEL5 R55,950<br />
DL650XAMO R144,500<br />
DL1000XAL9 R172,900<br />
DL1050RCM0 R2<strong>21</strong>,950<br />
LT-A400FM0 R139,950<br />
LT-A750XL9 R169,950<br />
LT-F400FM0 R139,150<br />
SHERCO<br />
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SE 125 Racing 2T R99,000<br />
SE 250 Racing 2T R129,400<br />
SE 300 Racing 2T R132,700<br />
SE 125 Factory 2T R109,900<br />
SE 250 Factory 2T R137,300<br />
SE 300 Factory 2T R137,900<br />
SC Cross Country 125 2T R112,300<br />
SC Cross Country 250 2T R135,400<br />
SC Cross Country 300 2T R133,600<br />
SE-F 250 Racing 4T R132,300<br />
SE-F 300 Racing 4T R134,200<br />
SE-F 450 Racing 4T R138,600<br />
SE-F 500 Racing 4T R139,800<br />
SE-F 250 Factory 4T R142,700<br />
SE-F 300 Factory 4T R145,000<br />
SE-F 450 Factory 4T R149,100<br />
SE-F 500 Factory 4T R147,700<br />
SE-F 455 Factory BAJA 4T R198,900<br />
ST125 Racing R93,900<br />
ST250 Racing R112,500<br />
ST300 Racing R112,900<br />
ST300 Factory R115,900<br />
X-Ride 290 R90,700<br />
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SD 650T R132,572<br />
SD 650 X R132,572<br />
RS 300 R R111,198<br />
RS 500 R R1<strong>21</strong>,950<br />
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NHT125 R29,995<br />
NHT200 R35,995<br />
NHX125 R29,995<br />
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Tiger 900 GT PRO R<strong>21</strong>5,000<br />
Tiger 900 Rally Pro R229,000<br />
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PW50 R34,950<br />
TTR50E R34,950<br />
TTR110E R46,950<br />
XT1200Z R224,950<br />
XT1200ZE R249,950<br />
YFM350 Grizzly 2x4 R119,950<br />
YFM350 Grizzly 4x4 R159,950<br />
YFM450 Kodiak 4x4 R179,950<br />
YFM450 Kodiak 4x4 EPS R184,950<br />
YFM700 Grizzly R<strong>21</strong>4,950<br />
YFM700 Grizzly SE R259,950<br />
YFM90R R44,950<br />
YFZ450R R199,950<br />
YFM700 Raptor R199,950<br />
YFM700 Raptor SE R229,950<br />
YZ65 R66,950<br />
YZ85 R75,950<br />
YZ125 R84,950<br />
YZ250 2 Stroke R99,950<br />
YZ250F R129,950<br />
YZ450F R149,950<br />
YZ125X R95,950<br />
YZ250X 2 Stroke R104,950<br />
YZ250FX R129,950<br />
YZ450FX R144,950<br />
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tricks from experts in the adventure, ATV <strong>and</strong> dirtbike<br />
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This month we take a look at some sensible things that<br />
you should never leave home without when you head out<br />
on your ride.<br />
TECH FEATURE<br />
BUM BAG ESSENTIALS<br />
A Hydration Pack.<br />
We have fond memories of forgetting ours once when<br />
a veritable rock hopper invited us for a “little ride” <strong>and</strong><br />
we almost died from dehydration in the first 20 minutes.<br />
There are lots of varieties on the market <strong>and</strong> most have<br />
space to pack other goods too – but always, always<br />
take a drinking pack along for the ride. We won’t tell you<br />
how to fill it, people have all sorts of preferances when it<br />
comes to staying hydrated – but we usually carry lots of<br />
water.<br />
Inside that we always pack a chocolate, biscuits<br />
<strong>and</strong> peanuts just for that little energy kick along the way.<br />
A basic tool set.<br />
Running our tours <strong>and</strong> trips, we often get asked what we<br />
recommend. So for the sake of this feature, we actually<br />
emptied our ride bag so that we can show you. It all<br />
looks fairly ratty but this stuff works hard on every ride<br />
– <strong>and</strong> we are usually able to get just about any machine<br />
sorted…<br />
Sometimes, things do go wrong <strong>and</strong> you don’t want to<br />
get stuck out there without a few simple tools that could<br />
get you sorted. There are loads of options available<br />
in the form of tool rolls from any reputable accessory<br />
store – but we’ll run you through a few bits that are nonnegotiable<br />
every time we go out.<br />
One of the greatest tools that we ever invested in is the<br />
Motion Pro <strong>Trail</strong> Tool. We cannot tell you how often this<br />
compact multi tool has saved our asses! We have no<br />
idea who stocks them locally, but have a look on line.<br />
Well worth the r<strong>and</strong>s you spend.<br />
Pliars. You can’t beat em whether you pick up wire in<br />
your chain or you need to grip something. We use them<br />
all the time.<br />
Ring spanners. Have a look at the popular sizes on your<br />
bike – usually 8. 10. 12. Why ring spanners? They grip<br />
the bolts better.<br />
A flat <strong>and</strong> phillips screwdriver.<br />
A compact socket set.<br />
A compact set of Hex Keys (if your bike has hex bolts).<br />
Here’s another tip.<br />
Hex keys are very easy <strong>and</strong> compact to carry. On some<br />
of our bikes, we have changed out the oem bolts for hex<br />
units for this reason: You can almost strip a whole bike<br />
with one or two hex keys <strong>and</strong> they very seldom strip.<br />
Cable ties. Whoever invented those needs a gold star.<br />
We have used them for everything from holding tyres in<br />
place to patching bust levers.<br />
Epoxy. Especially for the rock hoppers who fall a lot. A<br />
cracked casing can mess you whole ride up. This stuff has<br />
saved hundreds of people all around the globe.<br />
A roll of insulation tape.<br />
A short length of rope. We knot it on both sides to that if<br />
you need to give someone a tow it’s simple.<br />
If you do not run Mousses: A puncture kit. With inflators.<br />
And patches. Tubes are bulky very difficult to carry.<br />
Tyre levers with ring spanner heads that match our bikes<br />
axle bolts.<br />
A small shifting spanner.<br />
A couple of spare bolts. Because you never know when<br />
you need some.<br />
TIP: This is all wrapped up inside our best Sunday socks.<br />
The socks stop the screwdrivers <strong>and</strong> sharp tools from<br />
stabbing things like your hydration bladder.<br />
Check your bag before every ride. Spanners <strong>and</strong> things<br />
have a sneaky little habit of growing legs… looking at this<br />
lot, our little shifting spanner appears to have gone off for<br />
a little walk… <strong>and</strong> so has the epoxy DAMMIT!<br />
A cell phone. Got a serious problem – you can call<br />
mommy for help. Wrap your phone in a Ziplock plastic bag<br />
to stop it getting wet.<br />
Last Tip: Always ride with a buddy. Especially if he or she<br />
is mechanically inclined. It makes sense to always ride<br />
with a friend.<br />
If you have suggestions, or queries, please send them<br />
along to foleyg@mweb.co.za <strong>and</strong> we will share your<br />
wisdom <strong>and</strong> get you some good answers.<br />
In our next issue we’ll have a quick look at safety gear <strong>and</strong><br />
why it is so important.<br />
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