The Hell - no bikes allowed...

[westfrogger]

Subscribing.

Was the ban Erika or CapeNature's decision?
And somewhat off topic, but are motorcycles allowed in, for example, the West Coast National Park? Or De Hoop?

[Pistonpete]

While riding through there i only noticed one old bird who's face turned sour...although prune-like already....seeing us puttering past on the bikes. ALL OTHER cottage renters, hikers, cyclists campers & visitors waved & said hi

Well your zipper was probably open the whole time!!

I was sitting at the time...

[cloudgazer]

Subscribing.

Was the ban Erika or CapeNature's decision?
And somewhat off topic, but are motorcycles allowed in, for example, the West Coast National Park? Or De Hoop?

Motorcycles are allowed on the main roads in De Hoop, not allowed on the tracks reserved for hikers and mountain bikers.

[Rough Rider]

I've been into West Coast National park on a bike; albe it a few years ago.

[2 Stroke Dan]

Just more proof that a Acrapovic on full song does not sound nice to everyone. Damn the birthday of the big and fast "D/S' bikes.

[the_BOBNOB]

the "no bikes" in DIE HEL is a load of crap

there is a piece of cape nature then its privately owned then its cape nature again

maybe one day when the privately owned part gets sold to cape nature they might be able to enforce it

i also believe the sign is up there to prevent quad bikes and mx bikes from tearing up the place

if you cruise in pitch your tent etc there is no problem

did DIE HEL twice this year - once with the bike and once with the bakkie

doing again early next year with my dad (XL600) and my brother (KLR650) cant wait 

[2 Stroke Dan]

Well Bob, that is good news. A very special place.

[Trailrider]

the "no bikes" in DIE HEL is a load of crap

Way back when his thread started it wasn't. And there are still signs allover stating that you need a (free) license.

Quads and MX bikes certainly are not allowed and if bikes are spotted misbehaving they will probably be removed because they don't have a permit.

The permit thing is not actively enforced on licensed bikes at this stage. Now let us DS riders just make sure we don't misbehave and really F*** it up for all.

[Socket]

the "no bikes" in DIE HEL is a load of crap

The permit thing is not actively enforced on licensed bikes at this stage. Now let us DS riders just make sure we don't misbehave and really F*** it up for all.

+100 Ek gan +- die 23ste soontoe en ek gan baie bef@k wees as ek nie kan ingan omdat ander mense nie hulle self kan gedra nie

[Tweets]

You are so right TR

[TVB]

On my 2011 'to do' list!! Lets keep our DS Biking name clean!! Read many RR's and can't wait to do a few passes down in WP, seems like DS Heaven!!

[Pistonpete]

The road in is as such that one can get your jollies off if need be but once in the reserve area take it easy. Even on the road in be considerate to other travellers
See ....i also do good deeds...

It's a lekker place for a bash..

[Off-Road-Adventures]

I like the sound of a bike with an aftermarket pipe on it      I do!! I do!! But I'm a motorcyclist!! My bikes all have their original silencers, even my XT500, so I ride in lots of places without pissing people off, half the time people don't even know I'm there. I have sweet talked my way into lots of places where I should not have been allowed because of my quiet bike.......... A smile and a quiet bike is no irritation to anyone. The guys without manners and loud pipes who wheelie and cause a disturbance have closed lots of riding areas for us. Talk to any of the American Dual Sport riders, they are two decades ahead of us on this one. They got their asses banned off so much land before they saw the light, it is happening to us too. Time for some maturity and consideration.............

I was at the Hell recently, the people there were really nice, and it was a long weekend 

[laurika]

my pipes are subtle and silent...we like....we girly girl....

[Pistonpete]

Why are 'loud' pipes automatically associated with wheeling & offside behaviour in reserves & sensitive places...

[Jacko]

Why are 'loud' pipes automatically associated with wheeling & offside behaviour in reserves & sensitive places...

Simple logic, really.

Why do people 'like' loud pipes?

Because it sounds 'lekker'. It also follows that people with loud pipes are prone to lots of throttle blipping - this is undisputed fact.

Blippers are also more, erm, prone to 'enjoying themselves'. This, by definition, means spinning, wheelying, revving, etc.

I have yet to see someone with an aftermarket pipe that doesn't give it extra horns. Otherwise, why bother spending so much money?

[GreenMamba1974]

my pipes are subtle and silent...we like....we girly girl....

silent can also have positive connotations.  think - "silent assasin" 

[GreenMamba1974]

Why are 'loud' pipes automatically associated with wheeling & offside behaviour in reserves & sensitive places...

with loud pipes it's all about "ME".  real 'I surgeons'   

[RobC]

Where should we split this tread... it is so off topic...

[Pistonpete]

Why are 'loud' pipes automatically associated with wheeling & offside behaviour in reserves & sensitive places...

Simple logic, really.

Why do people 'like' loud pipes?

Because it sounds 'lekker'. It also follows that people with loud pipes are prone to lots of throttle blipping - this is undisputed fact.

Blippers are also more, erm, prone to 'enjoying themselves'. This, by definition, means spinning, wheelying, revving, etc.

I have yet to see someone with an aftermarket pipe that doesn't give it extra horns. Otherwise, why bother spending so much money?

Yes i agree but i can control myself in sensitive areas as well...when ridden at the correct gear & rpm its like any other bike...well almost!

Why are 'loud' pipes automatically associated with wheeling & offside behaviour in reserves & sensitive places...

with loud pipes it's all about "ME".  real 'I surgeons'  

Actually its all about YOU....I like that trucks, busses (muffled bikes doing 40 in the left lane) & other vehicles are more aware of the sonorous beat of a big twin..
Here comes an asshole on a lekker sounding bike...

Each to their own but most bikes with std zorsts sound kak. The detractors often make this aurgument because they don't want to lay out the bucks as well & come up with a myriad of excuses...