Is the Ride Reports section dying?

[Mikie]

I have shared a few of our rides as reports on this forum, and its something I enjoy, but things have changed somewhat in my life, I often still get cal;ls from various dogs inviting me to join them on a trip somewhere.
The last trip I did was almost a year ago, to the EC Bash, we used to try and fit in at least 2 trips a year.
And I didnt do a report for that one, time just got the better of me, it really does eat up a lot of time to put a report together, I dont just share a bunch of photos and let everyone make their own assumptions of whats happening in the photo, giving a story to it is always lekka
Finances havent been playing game with me, buying a house is not friendly on adv trips

Sorry you will have to change your avatar if you want people to read your posts... Seker nou vir 5 minute probeer om te lees wat jy skryf maar jou avatar trek my aandag versriklik af 

 

[Noneking]

Well it seems the section is 'restored'; I see some good RR's and RR's in progress 

Few months on and still some lekker RR being posted

[Grunder]

Well it seems the section is 'restored'; I see some good RR's and RR's in progress 

Few months on and still some lekker RR being posted

Sjoe ja.  Ek kan nie by bly met al die reports nou nie!! 

[big oil]

Is the Ride Reports section dying?

Unfortunately, it feels like this is the case.  Which is sad as this is the section that drew me in hook, line, and sinker.

I believe it is the backbone of the forum.

We can do better.

[jaybiker]

You are certainly doing your bit, big guy.   

[big oil]

You are certainly doing your bit, big guy.   

thank you, I mean it.  I love this place.  I interact with my friends on a daily basis though, and I hate to admit this, I get more stimulating conversation here.

ADV is a poser site for the majority of members if you ask me, this feels like the real deal.....knobbies, dirt, sand, rocks, mud, gravel, water, this is the real deal.

I get pissed and say stupid things when I'm drunk high or pissed off like when I said I don't care what anyone thinks of me here, just the bright ones.

It was bullshit, I love everyone here, this is my online family, a family in which I hope to meet many members of in the future if it's meant to be.

Okay, that's enough syrup to make me gag, so I'll stop there!!

[2StrokeDan]

I look at this forum, and riding in general, and I cannot help but think that it is the type of machine that is preventing good ride reports.

Modern machines seem to need trailering to destinations, and bakkie back-up in case of breakdowns.

This adds tremendously to cost.

Another point, when Yamaha discontinued the aircooled XT, I just knew it is the death knell for ride reports.

[2StrokeDan]

Also, eight pages of discussing the lack of ride reports.

Some could have done a RR or two in this time.

[Gérrard]

Also, eight pages of discussing the lack of ride reports.

Some could have done a RR or two in this time.

Sê jy 

[big oil]

I'm searching for a smoking deal on a low hour mint condition dirt-bike.

I feel Xpat has it figured out or shall I say, I think what he's been doing is what I want to do more of.

I miss a 250 pound dirt bike and tight trails.

I can't justify owning a Ducati ST4s anymore, I'm preparing it for sale so I can get a light dirt bike I can easily load on a hitch carrier and away I go to majestic off road riding areas several hours drive north of me.  I want to go ride where there are few paved options, if any for a large radius.

That way, I'll have my low mileage GSA in the barn and light dirt bike.....I'll be content then 

[Ri]

Also, eight pages of discussing the lack of ride reports.

Some could have done a RR or two in this time.

Speaking of which, didn't you just return from a pretty epic ride?

[Buff]

I look at this forum, and riding in general, and I cannot help but think that it is the type of machine that is preventing good ride reports.

Modern machines seem to need trailering to destinations, and bakkie back-up in case of breakdowns.

This adds tremendously to cost.

Another point, when Yamaha discontinued the aircooled XT, I just knew it is the death knell for ride reports.

  Se hulle Danie 

[2StrokeDan]

I look at this forum, and riding in general, and I cannot help but think that it is the type of machine that is preventing good ride reports.

Modern machines seem to need trailering to destinations, and bakkie back-up in case of breakdowns.

This adds tremendously to cost.

Another point, when Yamaha discontinued the aircooled XT, I just knew it is the death knell for ride reports.

  Se hulle Danie 

 

[2StrokeDan]

Also, eight pages of discussing the lack of ride reports.

Some could have done a RR or two in this time.

Speaking of which, didn't you just return from a pretty epic ride?

And what a ride it turned out to be!!

Chopperpilot and Noneking showed us their backyard, and it is a dream.

Where can you take big jumps at high speed while taking quick peeks at Giraffe, buffalo and Kudu??  I kid you not.

[OomD]

Also, eight pages of discussing the lack of ride reports.

Some could have done a RR or two in this time.

Speaking of which, didn't you just return from a pretty epic ride?

And what a ride it turned out to be!!

Chopperpilot and Noneking showed us their backyard, and it is a dream.

Where can you take big jumps at high speed while taking quick peeks at Giraffe, buffalo and Kudu??  I kid you not.

So tell us about it... in a ride report!

[2StrokeDan]

I will do a ride report, I just need time for the psychological build-up and to ready myself for using more than normal amounts of technology.

I am waiting to get all the photo material together, and then I'll plan our report.

[ClimbingTurtle]

Is the Ride Reports section dying?

Unfortunately, it feels like this is the case.  Which is sad as this is the section that drew me in hook, line, and sinker.

I believe it is the backbone of the forum.

We can do better.

And @Minxy is the exception...... epic reports from her & @Hondsekierie

Just saying.....

[Dwerg]

I look at this forum, and riding in general, and I cannot help but think that it is the type of machine that is preventing good ride reports.

Modern machines seem to need trailering to destinations, and bakkie back-up in case of breakdowns.

This adds tremendously to cost.

Another point, when Yamaha discontinued the aircooled XT, I just knew it is the death knell for ride reports.

The problem is that people who still believe in air cooled thumpers can't use a computer well enough to do a ride report 

[Minxy]

Is the Ride Reports section dying?

Unfortunately, it feels like this is the case.  Which is sad as this is the section that drew me in hook, line, and sinker.

I believe it is the backbone of the forum.

We can do better.

And @Minxy is the exception...... epic reports from her & @Hondsekierie

Just saying.....

Awww thanks ClimbingTurtle!!! I will write a bit more today, promise.

I feel that there are a couple of good reports out there at the moment, the problem is I just haven't had the time to properly read most of them

Anyway, I don't think it's the case that people are not riding, it is social media being so damm easy to use that is killing ride reports. Good RR's take a really, really long time to compose! I am also guilty here, our shorter rides I only share to facebook. It is just SO much easier to quickly upload photos to facebook, write a couple of words, then share the post to various groups with just the click of a button. FB friends then give you a bunch of "likes" and everyone is happy. Facebook groups such as Adventure Riders Sa, Stoffkatte, Meerkatte and KTM Fanatics, are busy with people sharing stuff on a daily basis.

[Lem]

I will do a ride report, I just need time for the psychological build-up and to ready myself for using more than normal amounts of technology.

I am waiting to get all the photo material together, and then I'll plan our report.

why don't you just ask Minidan to start writing?