Recent content by SoleSearcher

Nope, I'm the one that bought a plot of sandy kalahari farm on day 2, broke my leg and completed the trip in the "kostrok". Only 2 HP2 's seized though.  ...and let me rather not get into the KTM story...

Took part in an adventure around the eastern side of the Kgalagadi park a few weeks ago (smaller roads) and confirm what Sandman said: hard tac to deep sand tweespoor. They are busy upgrading most of the bigger sand roads with a hard surface. The interesting bits come when you charge around a...

Wow this really sounds like the perfect combination. Please let us know how it goes. Enjoy!!!

Congrats and enjoy!! Just a question: Are you replacing the GSA with the XC or just an add-on? I am also toying with the idea to get a XChallenge at some stage for the more challenging rides but what the getting there part? Would you be able to cover a couple of hundred km's per day for a few...

From all of the posts so far, this is what I think I have learned: 1. Concussion to to the head can cause temporary memory loss. 2. During this concussed state, and in certain cases,  your "reflex body" can take over quite complex bodily functions like riding a 260+ kg loaded bike at night...

Yep. I stayed over for the night. Very basic but great atmosphere. Brandvlei is one of my favourite places in the Karoo.

Windpomp Pub  in Brandvlei. Lots of well known "I was here"  names written on the walls inside. Cant remember exactly who but remember that I was surprized..

Very interesting responses thanks Deepbass9, luke, BirdDog and thanks to the guys expressing concern.  I also immediately Wiki'ed Theophany and this is what we get: "Theophany, from the Greek, theophaneia (meaning "appearance/showing of God"),[1] refers to the appearance of a deity to a human...

Thanks for your thoughts and well wishes. I still cant get over it that I did not fall, get robbed, ridden over by a truck after the fall, have glass from my specs or visor drilled into my eyes, etc. In fact I could not even notice the tiniest of marks on my face or body. So 10/10 for ATGATT...

I want to share this most amazing experience I had in January with you guys. Some of you may think yah yah this guy was smoking some funny stuff. But even if its the case just be careful when you pass that spot. My story starts at the petrol station in Burgersdorp. It was the last stop for the...

Now there's an idea. Couple of things to look out for in your preparations 1) Make sure you dont plan the trip in the Big rainy season (this pic was taken at the start of the Small rainy season) 2) Make sure you have enough time to cater for a loooong wait if you get blocked on the way there or...

Cool thanx, will do. I love that part the world.

Thanx redtiger. If you talk about the muddy pic, that was taken in Cameroon. Over here I'm a cage driver unfortunately, so I wont be wont be posting RR's from here (for now...)

Yep, but its not so bad though. There are also some lovely beaches and more friendly places. Most people are also quite friendly but the system is totally corrupt. Almost nothing gets done without a handout. Cops stop you for no reason other than to scam some bucks off you. Thats why I rather...

Thanks to all for your welcome messages. It feels great because I am not used to this kind of response: I am the only biker amongst family and friends and am used to the blank / bored looks on faces I get when I babble on about my biking experiences. My 12500kms were broken down into some local...