Recent content by Knormoer

On the way back from the Thumperbash

Sealant in a tube (like Wynns tyre fix) has been the cause of more than one rapid deflation and at least one accident where I was present. If the tube was patched previously the sealant will dissolve the glue... On longer trips I carry spare tubes and I always carry the equipment to remove and...

I owned expensive waterproof winter gloves (Richa) that worked well in the Western Cape winters. I used them once in the UK and suffered mild frost bite so I went shopping. I settled for a pair of Alpine Stars that worked well enough. I tried them once on a trip to Koedoeskloof last year and...

My set is permanently mounted to the luggage frame of the XR. I'll never leave home without them.

That it is in theory but how it's done in practice by the majority of riders is not legal but most cops won't bother interfering.

I completely understand your reservations. You discussed a deal, he evaluated your trade, agreed a deliverable with a date and he only wrote down your name and number? I too would wonder what else will be forgotten in the process of making a sale and for the duration of ownership. I also see...

I think that the way the tubeless tyre connects with the rim largely prevents the slow puncture turning into sudden loss of pressure common on tubed tyres. However, if said tubeless tyre comes off the bead, the resulting loss in pressure will be similar if not worse than with a tubed tyre...

Funny thing is that most of us almost never go offroad, just off tar and onto dirt road ;)

My Scottish riding buddy and I recently discussed the concept over a beer. We both have GS' and we both have XR's. We both agree that if we wouldn't attempt something on the GS we most likely won't on the XR either. I use the XR on more dirt oriented trips because it's cheaper to repair and...

I think the idea of intimidation by way of mass ride along the highways of the cape flats is hilarious. Just imagine middle aged white dudes on fancy bikes trying to scare people who live in gangster paradise.

I clean my tank with thick bleach (toilet cleaner) periodically. It seems to slow the process a bit.

The Rand was worth .86 Dollar in 1977 so that R5700 amounted to $4900. Coverting it back at R18 to the dollar $4900 becomes R88 236 in current value. According to at least one website in the US, car price inflation over this period was 236.14%. That means if you could still buy the 3.0S it...

I'm responsible for a large number of clients and recently I was asked by a smaller and very demanding client to attend a workshop. I divided my day into equal parts in line with what each client pays monthly. To his horror I confirmed that he may have 5 minutes.

I have these on my XR, if it ever reaches 200km/h I'll not worry about the mirrors!!