I got my TRN at last! Had to hang around in the civic centre for a couple of hours while they processed it. Why it took 4 weeks I have no idea. I hassled them by phone, email and in person over the last week which is why I think they eventually sorted it. Honda now have a copy so I can get my number plate processed which in turn means I can head north up the western cape next week! If anyone has any must ride trails let me know
I do still have a few things I want to get sorted on the bike. I have a 5 litre plastic container and some bike rubber inner tube for attaching it to the bike. I also want to try and get my luggage down a bit lower and mount my soft Kriega US20 + US30 bags on the sides as saddle bags. I was in a hardware store today and noticed a plastic crate for 70 rand. I reckon I can cut it up a bit and mount it upside down on the back rack to allow extra support and protection from the exhaust. Seems like a nice cheap/light option that should work unless anyone else has any good ideas ?
I also need to buy the following : Tool kit, Tyre levers, Puncture repair patches, Mini Pump, Extra Bungee's (already lost one and broke one), Rox Straps... Probably more... still thinking
I'm not sure but I think I might leave my waterproof and insulating layers for my RST Adventure Pro jacket / trousers. I reckon its going to get hot and I will just end up lugging them around. Not that they are heavy just a little bulky. The only problem is that if it does get cold or wet on my journey I'm not going to be very well protected if I ride in it. Any thoughts ?
Pop into the shop later if you can....beers are cold! 
Hey
Sorry I couldn't make it Friday but I will pop by and see you on Tuesday. I forgot my spare inner tubes last time. Could probably do with some other odd's and sod's too.
this is turning into a really good one...
that plaasbike is looking quite at home in Wild Africa (said in a Henry Cole pommie accent)
haha i sure hope so
You travel light☺
That road to die Hel is such a delight. They recommend 2 hours one way for a car. We did it in 1 hour 10 min 
A screen and ATG saddle bags will do the trick for a long trip methinks.
Nice
I took it slower on the way in but opened it up on the way out as i knew what to expect. Great fun!
I weighed my gear yesterday and it comes in at 19 kgs (not including fuel + water). The bike can "officially" carry 3 + 20 kg's (front + back). I'm not too heavy so I reckon it will take more especially if I can get it down lower.
Man I like this. Small bike is the way to go. That road that "cuts through the mountain at Zoar" is Seweweekspoort. Just for your records
Nice one, thanks! I've modified my post.
at what speed are you traveling?
im thinking of doing the same thing. have a TW200 in mind. and know they arent the fastest.
Provided its not too windy/hilly the bike is comfortable between 80 and 90 km/h. It can get up to 110 km/h if I give it full throttle or I'm going down hill or the wind is behind me
. Highways are OK but boring. I'm certainly not the slowest thing on the road even when the bike's fully loaded.
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