Recent content by NMS

I have done 74000km on my Crosstourer. Third of which was on gravel,  sand, rocks, mud and water crossings. Always two up with baggage. Regularly ride all other bikes in this segment of the market and only once contemplated trading it in on a KTM 1190R. That urge disappeared as soon as got back...

Best service ever! Well done guys.

Just think, could have been TWO Crosstourers, both black, on the same out ride. A world record. Hanno, please let me know if you plan another ride then we and Boet can feature in the Guiness Book of Records.

Eish. Jammer ek vind nou eers uit daarvan. Klink vrek lekker.

Sooooo? My Crosstourer het nie getel as 'n DS bike nie? ;D

After jumpstarting my Crosstourer all four LED turn indicators and headlight bulb blew. Does anyone know why this have happened and where to find affordable replacement indicators? Honda originals will most likely be very expensive.

TheBear, you are probably quite correct in the strict application of the letter of the law. However, what made it farcical was that hoards of taxi's was filing past the traffic jam and road block in the yellow lane and none of the cops gave them any attention. Have some video clips of the...

I was taking the Boucherds Quarry on ramp onto the N2 recently during rush hour traffic. Traffiic was at a stand still. I was passing the cars on the right, only crossing the white line to pass the occasional line hugger. Got pulled over just short of the intersection by an extremely youmg Metro...

I have known for a number of years that Stellenbosch is the speedtrap paradise and one of the first towns to implement the devious little green boxes in the bushes that take a rear view photo. Bikes are not safe anymore. Recently found out Swellendam has joined the club. Got caught outside town...

Will meet you guys in Caledon.

Standard grips only on or off. Not warm enough. Screen adequate to good but I would consider adding additional deflector since I'm rather tall. Instruments all digital. Revcounter takes some getting used to but I now like it. Gives all the info that all other bikes do. Time, gear selected...

OK Finally back from work. And riding KillRoy, my CT is almost stock standard. Replaced heated grips with Oxford grips. Played around with tires and suspension settings and have found the sweet spot with both. Settings as previously mentioned in this post and E-07's front and back. Things I...

In my unimformed and humble experience. Combination of torque and gearing. As for as I know they re-mapped the VFR's electronics to increase the low down torque at the cost of high end bhp. Makes it  very easy bike to ride in the rough stuff despite the sensitive throttle, great for commuting...

Bundu, No idea why it worked liked that and I am the first one to admit I was surprised. Me, a 54 year old fart, bad back and very conservative, safe, and inexperienced rider against a young but highly experienced Moto X rider on the 1190. I had no trouble beating him. At least not until about...

Here goes. Will try to give best answers possible. And won't mention sheep to protect sensitive readers. Front suspension, zero pre-load and softest setting. Back, 3 notches down from max pre-load for two up and 5 notches down for pillion. Rebound set at medium. Screen extension is a must...