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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...

Sorry guys for a belated reply. Not much time available to visit the site. In response to some of the issues raised: I do not know all the technical specs of all the bikes mentioned. Base my opinion on real life experiences. Over 42 00km's, sorry now 44 000km's I haven't a had a single...

I have done 42 000km in last 19 months on my 2013 Crosstourer. About a third of that on gravel including some sand, mud, Gannaga pass, both Ouberg passes, whole of Tankwa and Cederberg, Rooiberg and Swartberg pass. All of it with pillion. Even joined Andy 660 twice and managed to keep up nicely...

Hi Hanno. Believe I had the first tyre fitment ever done at your facility.  Feel honored. All the new tools even came out of their wrappings for the first time. What a great, friendly and efficient experience and thanks for all the advice. I will be back!

Thanks everyone. It was a great and challenging ride, great people and beautiful scenery. What more can ask for. Can't wait for some photo's to be posted.

Thanks guys for the interest and the comments. I'm no expert and couldn't believe the difference a single tyre change could make. The Cross will never compete with the GS's and especially the KTM's when the going gets tough. However, with the right set of tyres it is an awesome, high speed...