Author Topic: Has the Titanic sailed? (Read 3095 times)

adv · « **on:** June 27, 2012, 03:29:57 pm »

Is it just me, or are guys actually selling their battleship tankers for smaller, more nimble bikes?

Has South Africa now turned form dual purpose to single track country? Sure there are guys who will always ride bigger bikes to accommodate the wifey, but how many guys has sold their 1200/990's for singles?

Nothing wrong with it hey

DUSTRIDERS · « **Reply #1 on:** June 27, 2012, 03:32:37 pm »

It is all about time..............................or the lack thereof.

People cannot get away for long periods anymore. Just short daytrips or weekend stuff.
Small bike makes more sense.

Battlestar · « **Reply #2 on:** June 27, 2012, 03:33:45 pm »

I have done it before and will probably be doing it again

Pom17 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 27, 2012, 03:36:39 pm »

Wat oom chris se is waar, maar ek glo jy moet iets van alles he. Adventure en n plastic weekend toy

Elkeen het sy plek en tyd. Sodra ek genoeg geld het koop ek vir my n ligte speelding maar sal nie my toer fiets verkoop nie

Gérrard · « **Reply #4 on:** June 27, 2012, 03:38:25 pm »

Yes !

And loving every moment on my Singles, with the 660 Tenere being a very capable long distance tourer.

Fuzzy Muzzy · « **Reply #5 on:** June 27, 2012, 03:42:05 pm »

I opted for the Transalp 700 over the BMW 1200 GS ADV.. 2 reasons.. the TA can do the same job, and for Half the price.. that simple.

Stoetbul · « **Reply #6 on:** June 27, 2012, 03:46:37 pm »

I don't have the money to buy more than 1 bike, so the 1 that I have has to do, everything/everwhere I ride.
En voor julle begin: Gaan KAK! Ek ry ook my bike.

Buff · « **Reply #7 on:** June 27, 2012, 03:47:17 pm »

I'm aiming for 1 of each

Boeloe · « **Reply #8 on:** June 27, 2012, 03:49:26 pm »

Having done it myself al i can say is that 650/660 class makes more sense. Ultimate would have been to keep the GS after getting the XT660R, but not everyone can afford to maintain both. So i kept the one that gives me more smiles.

IceCreamMan · « **Reply #9 on:** June 27, 2012, 03:50:45 pm »

Quote from: jupiter on June 27, 2012, 03:38:25 pm

Yes ! And loving every moment on my Singles, with the 660 Tenere being a very capable long distance tourer.

ditto ,i moved from behemoths to thumpers, never looked back, very happy and those days where i do long distances on the tenere ....i kak a bit but everywhere else i smile like a banshee

adv · « **Reply #10 on:** June 27, 2012, 03:59:01 pm »

Quote from: IceCreamMan on June 27, 2012, 03:50:45 pm

Quote from: jupiter on June 27, 2012, 03:38:25 pm
Yes ! And loving every moment on my Singles, with the 660 Tenere being a very capable long distance tourer.

ditto ,i moved from behemoths to thumpers, never looked back, very happy and those days where i do long distances on the tenere ....i kak a bit but everywhere else i smile like a banshee

I've always enjoyed single track or jeep track, compared to gravel roads. Fair enough, Amageza type riding is not for everyone and Ill probably not want to do it, day in day out for 2 weeks, but its the type of riding I like.

Its good to see the smaller bikes starting to feature.

ClimbingTurtle · « **Reply #11 on:** June 27, 2012, 04:04:10 pm »

I've got the GSA - and tour on & off roud, with & without the wife.
Next step will probably be the 660 Tenere or a BMW 650-X for the finer stuff.....
Roll on next year!

Poffmuis · « **Reply #12 on:** June 27, 2012, 04:05:05 pm »

Quote from: Stoetbul on June 27, 2012, 03:46:37 pm

I don't have the money to buy more than 1 bike, so the 1 that I have has to do, everything/everwhere I ride.
En voor julle begin: Gaan KAK! Ek ry ook my bike.

Met n offroad trailer sal jy ook kan dualsport

Small singles rock. Took my CT110 on a fishing trip to Struisbaai the other day. Took ages, but small enough to get to all the lekker fishing spots.

Pom17 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 27, 2012, 04:06:11 pm »

Ja ek is bietjie lig in die broek. Het die 800GS en is besig om na die WR450 te kyk. Of enige ander 450

Ai stoetie maar die manne kan jou nie uit los nie

Dusty Rusty · « **Reply #14 on:** June 27, 2012, 04:28:34 pm »

Quote from: Newguy on June 27, 2012, 04:05:05 pm

Quote from: Stoetbul on June 27, 2012, 03:46:37 pm
I don't have the money to buy more than 1 bike, so the 1 that I have has to do, everything/everwhere I ride.
En voor julle begin: Gaan KAK! Ek ry ook my bike.

Met n offroad trailer sal jy ook kan dualsport

Small singles rock. Took my CT110 on a fishing trip to Struisbaai the other day. Took ages, but small enough to get to all the lekker fishing spots.

Dis hoe dit gedoen moet raak ja!

Stoetbul · « **Reply #15 on:** June 27, 2012, 04:29:33 pm »

Ek sien daai ding dat die manne se messe weer geslyp is, MAAR dis soos water van 'n eend se rug af.

Dusty Rusty · « **Reply #16 on:** June 27, 2012, 04:32:36 pm »

Julle ouens praat van downscale terwyl ek droom van 'n groter bike!

'n 660 / 650 sal nou weer my skippie wees wat inkom

Ganjora · « **Reply #17 on:** June 27, 2012, 04:38:03 pm »

the most entertaining bike i have is a BWizz...

LeonDude · « **Reply #18 on:** June 27, 2012, 04:41:39 pm »

I wonder how many people bought big bikes because of Charlie and co, and enjoyed it very much but are now downscaling to smaller class bikes like the 650 after finding that the 650 is easier to handle, pick up and (I think) probably cheaper.
But looking at that latest tourer that Adventurer's got parked at his place, at least some people want to go bigger.

TVB · « **Reply #19 on:** June 27, 2012, 05:04:43 pm »

I have just joined the 'titanic' class - can only kick my but that I did not do it much sooner....but then again, my wife tour with me 95% of the time. We have done 940km in one day on the KLR - 10hrs...thats when I decided it's time for a 1200!!

Author Topic: Has the Titanic sailed? (Read 3095 times)

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