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First of all, this is a comparison from an owner/ex-owner’s viewpoint, without a clear winner at all!! I had my Husky for 5000k’s before selling it maybe too soon! I have done 3000k’s now with the XRL, on basically the same routes, although I have yet to take the XRL through Lesotho and...

8) No, I'm not trolling for a good "dog-fight", it's just something I've red on "MotorcycleUSA.com"..... a Shootout way back in 2003 between a XR650L and a BMW Dakar.... Hope it can be helpfull to somebody.... I think the price-difference is still more or less the same.... Quote: "Final...

After entertaining the “in-laws” from Thursday to Sunday, I needed a break  ::)!!! Called up “Die Manne”, but only Skolla was ready for a ride….(arfar2) So we left George round 10’ish  on Monday, took the gravel to 8 Bells for a nice brekkie!! From Ruiterbosch we took the gravel to Herbertsdale...

:biggrin: Yes, it's off course the new VFR1200X, but boy it does deserve to be called the "New Africa Twin" !!! :thumleft: First of all thanks to Kleinbiekiewyn and Honda Wing George for an awesome day!!!  :thumleft: We were 6 guys and I believe the other dwags will add their opinions to this -...

:o :o :o :'( :'( Yes, brand new, on its way to be delivered to the lucky winner somewhere in the Langkloof, after the recent KKNK, where Huisgenoot sponsored this bike as a prize in conjunction with Honda Wing George!!! Apparently the next new one for the lucky winner will arrive on Tuesday...

8) Reporting from a stormy and chilly Garden Route..... We had a lekka trip planned - BUT after Friday evening's weather report, we decided to postpone and only do the Seven Passes, and some "Pub crawling" back on Saturday... :patch: Myself, Rider39 and Skolla left George at 10:30am via the...

:deal: Heard yesterday that the price is increasing to 55k as from 1 April !!! Really glad I bought in-time for a change.... Well, even at 55k, I still believe it's an excellent buy!!! :thumleft: And NO, it's NOT a April-fool's joke!!! :dousing:

:D I'm busy running-in my 650 at last!!! Taking it easy 80-90km/h at this stage (odo now on 80k's) Just refuelled in Oudtshoorn - 24km/l (quite surprised!!!). Excuse the huge and poor pics - from a 2mP cellphone - can't resize.....my trusted old camera threw in the towal yesterday..... Thus far...

I'm advertising this bike on behalf of a friend. He's a bit scared of putting it on "scumtree'! I know for a fact he treated it as his mistress!!! :3some: Details: 2005 TA XLV650 (facelift model)  :thumleft:            Excellent condition!!            Few minor scratches.            24...

:biggrin: Yes, I'm very verrryyyy excited!!! Hopefully I'll have it later this afternoon, but ai....then I'm outa town - for work till Thursday evening  ??? But, according to the calender another weekend is on its way!!! :ricky: Thanks to Kleinbiekiewyn for great service!!! :thumleft:

:peepwall: First shipment is in Durban harbour!! Prepare to be amazed !!!

8) So Buks, Rider 392, Baked Beans and Skolla decided to ride to Prins Albert to welcome Gerhard - the Barman at Prins Albert Hotel and his brand new XR650L to the game!! O0 We left George late Friday afternoon, over the Montagu and Swartberg passes to "cheers" Gerhard on his new ride...

:thumleft: to the 2012 model's new colour scheme! a Pity Suzuki SA is now trying to sell the "old" white one's for a not too shabby R61 999  :o !

We were planning our "once a month trip" for February. Unfortunately we couldn't get the old gang together!! With the tragic and utterly sad news of GlenInk ruling my thoughts since Thursday  :'( :'(, I really had the urge to just get away !!! So myself and my loyal friend "Baked Beans" decided...

:-\ I'm considering a 650 Thumper for DS use, thus the title to this thread. I just specified the XRL, because I like the looks + colour, used to like the Brand and then the XRL seems to be the "Hot Topic" of the day and affordable.... Personally I don't like the looks, suspension nor the...

:bar: :bar: :bar: Al ooit gewonder waar kom jou koue bier se besondere smaak vandaan? Wel al die bier wat in SA gebrou word se smaak kom vanaf "Een Plek": Waboomskraal se Hops !!! Blykbaar is die klimaat en relatief lang daglig-ure die rede vir hierdie klein valleitjie se unieke Hops-ekonomie...

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:pot: Buks; Baked Beans; Nommers and THE WESTCOAST PORNSTAR (singing sensation) - adventurising into the new year.......

::) Can anybody please tell me what the standard ''main jet'' size of the Tornado is? The previous owner of mine f@cked up the jetting (pissess me of big time!!!), and I'm trying to get the bike back to standard spec again! I just cannot find it on the Web, and the dealers that's  open at this...

:imaposer: Yes, I'm laughing before you buggers do!! My ''new'' ride: 2010 XR250 Tornado, 259k's on clock......yes, not a typo, 259k's AND uncorked with a performance filter, jetting and Stealth pipe.....at half the price of it's Big Brother! Will have to do for now......