Recent content by mountain man

Thanks for the thread Big Al - also insured with outsurance and was paying R 577.24 on a 2009 800gs valued at R 103,000 and R 582.05 on a 2008 1200gs valued at R 127,000.  Yanked their chain a bit, now paying R 358.00 and R349.20 for the same cover. Also made a substantial saving on the rest of...

Had a similar experience some time back - not nice... Fella's heart stopped but managed to get him going again on the way to hospital in a passing car, he survived with minor injuries. Thought it best at the time to immediately claim damages from him - case closed...

"Live and let Live..." I've heard it said that 'one biker, its a ride - two, its a race..' It's about enjoying the freedom of riding for me - my route, my choice, my pace - probably selfish but our world is so regimented that the average Joe has little space he can call his own. From the very...

I live in Elliot, no problem with assisting...

Memorial service was all it should be - the Little Big Man would be smiling... Go well friend !!

So so very sad... We'll miss you Buddy - more than words can say. Go well...

Common sight around Florida - no helmet, no ATTGAT - eye protection only, and that's the LAW. Felt weird and naked riding the freeway up to Daytona in T shirts but - "When in Rome...."

The exchange rate may be around R7.00 to the dollar but the cost of living is really low compared to here - bought a long wanted leather bikers jacket with removable inner liner and protection {see pic} for R 700 and the Harley helmet {on special} with built in sunglasses for R 300 - both brand...

Couple more off the wwweb...

Didn't take that many pics but here's a few - if I can get them onto here...

First visit to my son in Florida, first ride on a Harley, first drive on the 'wrong' side of the road - too many firsts to mention... As a surprise my son had booked 2 Harleys and we took the 300 or so mile ride up to Daytona bike week. Must say the Fat Boy is fantastic to cruise the highways...

For some it's a choice to ride solo, for some there is no choice... R.I.P Tim

Pay as you go simcards cost virtually zilch - put a few $$ on and top up as needed via ibanking or autoteller...

Paid R 2400.00 per unit, inclusive...

Check out -    intellibureau.co.za  -    Click on Products Been testing the system after buying 10 units and it's working really well - no more BS from my service guys. Easy to use Google maps for locating/tracking. They also supply the concealed tracking unit which is a DIY fitment to...