I have been getting very lazy to update this thread. Mostly because I am ashamed at not getting time (or having money) to keep my bike tip top. Also don't get much time to ride it.
anyhow, some highlights, about 6 weeks ago there was a local ride arranged by Diesel & Sand. A bar in the veld basically. So I see a add that there is going to be an outride, mostly for scramblers and quads and as I have been meaning to ride more sand this sounded like a good opportunity. I called up the guy and ask him how difficult it is on a big bike and get a vague answer, so now I don't know if it will be a waste of time or just to much/bike damaging ordeal. Did tell him though that I will be disappointed if I don't fall once...
So I didn't fall, but it was rather hard, 2 spoor very thick sand track between the trees and it was AWESOME! I am not afraid of sand at all anymore, it was a lot of fun. I did not have as much fun as the scramblers and was rather just surviving. Pity I didn't get any pics of the 2 spoor route.
In the end we bailed out a little early, was gatvol of the quads getting in in front of you, being slow (not all mind you, some could really gun it!) and spewing up a lot of dust but it was great. They also only ride hard for half an hour then rest for another half an hour, that got a bit old. But all in all a great experience.
And check out Pieter's 660! Really love the look of this specimen