Recent content by Brodes

A group of us went over it from the Southern side in early July - going up was easier than coming down IMHO. Group consisted of 1 x R1200GSA, 1 x R1200GS, 3 x 800GS, 1 x DR650, 1 x 660 XTR. Had to leave the DR650 on the mountain overnight after it developed an electrical problem (fried the...

Make time in your trip for a visit to Verkykerskop - very definitely worth the trouble. Great place to stop for breakfast or even stay overnight. I will definitely visit there again.

Some of the riders weren't wearing ATTGATT - bad example on a forum like this. Mods please remove the video.

The bike has done 5000km in 8 years - about 600km per year FFS! I just don't understand - why buy a bike if you're not going to ride it? Is it to impress your mates? Bought the dream, but the too scared to ride? Just curious.

Guys, I'm sure that this has been covered before, but a quick search didn't turn anything up, so I'm asking again. My MX boots, which I use for touring and playing on my plastics, have seen better days and are getting to the point where I need to replace them. I'd appreciate recommendations...

I believe that there is a place in Centurion which manufactures the part - sorry, can't remember their details. Contact PAMPOEN (074 113 7602) - he should have their details.

Heal well. Heal quick My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Read through the messages of goodwill here on the forum - there is a groundswell of support. You have touched many people - perhaps without realizing it. Respect.

Contact Ganjora. Else look on his DR650 build/rebuild thread. I'm sure ther's a reference in there somewhere. Update: I had this info stored in my files. Not sure wher I got it (suspect from the reference above). Please check and confirm before using. Bearings: Front Wheel Bearing: 6003DDU...

Thanks, Ryan. Happy memories of good times. That was a trip to remember - right up there with the best.

Been there too, Noneking. My left ankle looked a lot like yours a few years ago - still got the Meccano set inside. Get well soon - I suspect I'll be back on two wheels before you.

On the way home Friday I had an unplanned dismount. No other vehicles or persons involved so nobody to blame but myself. There's no pill for stupid! I live in Midrand and so, often on the way home, I'll try to ride a short stretch of dirt, just for the shits and giggles. On Friday, the R101 was...

Beautiful dog right there!

Strongs Theunis. Go mbeannaí Dia duit.

It's not about the outer, but about the impact absorbing material inside the helmet which is designed to deform while absorbing the impact energy of a fall in order to protect your brain (much like the crumple zones on a vehicle). This material is only designed to do its job once and after an...