February 2007

BIKE TALK KWAZULU NATAL

REVIEWS • Suzuki Boulevard

• Triumph Tiger 1050 • Honda CRF “F” Range

NEWS • Yamaha

• Ian Marsh • Bikers Church • PMB Bike Dealers • Ricky Sneddon • BMW Off-Road • Legionaires Rally ‘06

OTHER

February 2007 - R9.50 Incl. VAT (where sold)

• Who to Buzz • Keeping it Up • Bikes on DSTV • Pic of the Month • The Salesman • Run Feedback • Gearing Up • God’s Half Page

340 Victoria Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3201 • Tel: 033 3453503/14 • Fax: 033 3423499 Suite 203, Posnet Suite X9118, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 • Email: sales@ekeroldyamaha.co.za Mike: 082 3268229 • Claude: 084 2505717 • Byron: 072 6126756

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a word from the editor HAPPY NEW ... oh little late for that now. Yeah I know, what happened to the January issue you might ask? Well, we decided that most people spent all their money in December and it wouldn’t justify having one in Jan., and we needed the break anyway.

I hope all of you had a blessed festive season and have made enough money by now to go out there and buy your brand new 2007 model of whatever your heart desires.

This issue promises to be a very exciting one, full of good news, great reviews and read-worthy articles. Feel free to send us your comments on the general layout and content of the magazine and what you think we should have in here. We aim to have a well balanced copy every time, serving both you the reader and you the advertiser.

Check-out the exciting review on the Honda CRF “F” range, the Boulevard and the all new Triumph Tiger. Keep a look-out for the review of the ‘07 R1 in the next issue. Welcome to Honda SA with their first appearance in Bike Talk, we hope to see many other “big boyz” coming in and supporting their dealership down here in KZN. This is also an exciting kick-off for CMA Durban, yes I’m a member, in starting a Bikers Church for the local biking community. See the Calendar for the next service ...

As for distribution of Bike Talk, we are on the constant look-out in getting it out to as many places as possible. Bike shops are still suppose to hand them out for free, but there are non-biking outlets selling them. If you don’t want to pay for it, seek out a copy at your nearest dealer, otherwise subscribe and be sure to get one every time.

Here’s to 2007 my biker brother and sister, look to God for guidance!!

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BIKE TALK

CONTENTS REGULARS A word from the Editor

p3

Subscription Form

p3

Keeping it Up?

p5

FINANCES Carin Jonker

What’s on Calendar

p6

PRINTING Colour Planet

In the News

p7, 8, 9

CONTRIBUTORS Hein Jonker - Design & Layout William Morris - Sales & Review Suzuki USA - Cover Pic You, the Reader and Advertiser

Who to Buzz

p11

God’s Half Page

p17

Rate Sheet

p17

Run Feedback

p19

Pic of the Month

p8

The Salesman

p20

Bikes on the Dish

p21

REVIEWS Suzuki Boulevard

p12

Honda CRF “F” Range

p23, 24

Triumph Tiger 1050

p15

OTHER Gear & Accessories

Center

Gearing Up

p25

EDITOR Hein Jonker

ADVERTISING SALES William Morris

(Just a few pointers that could save a life)

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The views expressed by correspondents are not necessarily those of the editor or publisher. All rights reserved.

(KZN Biking Events an’ all) (People and Places in the news) (Contact details of advertisers) (Words of Wisdom)

(See how affordable it is to advertise) (Tell us where you went and how it was) (Send us yours and win) (Selling or Buying, do it here) (DSTV Guide for Bikers)

(Awesome Selection)

(Choosing your Motorcycle Gear)

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keeping it up

by Hein Jonker

Parking the Beast Many of us firmly believe that it is unmanly for a motorcycle to lack a few scars. However, many riders seem to wish to keep their fairings unscratched, their mirrors unbent and their footpegs straight. A grasp of the basics of parking your motorcycle will aid you considerably in this aim.

No rule is absolute, but most of the following rules apply most of the time. For convenience, it is assumed that small people ride smaller bikes and big people ride bigger bikes: so, whatever your size, your bike will be pretty big in comparison to your body weight.

1.

Park with your rear wheel to the curb. Most roads camber; that is, they slope down to the gutter. Also, most motorcycles only have forward gears, so the engine can only help you pull away if you are facing towards the center of the road.

2.

Your tyres never sink into even the softest of ground, but metal stands can do so. Park on the sidestand. If you have the slightest worry about the surface (mud, soft tarmac, etc) you can put a ‘foot’ (plastic or metal plate, usually attached to a line for easy retrieval, and stored in a pocket on your bike when not in use), flat rock, wood or the ubiquitous flattened beer can (I mean “soft drink can”, Officer) under the side stand in such a case. It’s much harder to chock up both legs of a centerstand. Also, on the sidestand you are “three point stable” like a tripod, the center stand only gives you “two point stability”. And it’s far easier to “fine tune” the position of a ‘bike on the sidestand than it is to take it off the center stand and start again.

3.

Similarly, always use the sidestand and a suitable ‘foot’ under the end of it when on camping trips.

Even if the ground is rock hard when you park, rain or dew may soften it enough for the sidestand to dig in.

And position the bike so that, if the stand sinks in despite your precautions, your tent with you in it will not be beneath the wreckage!

4.

Park at between 90 and 45 degrees to the flow of traffic (depending how wide the road is). Parking parallel to the flow of traffic makes the bike far less visible to other road users, without reducing the actual width all that much. If you can’t park safely at 45 degrees, you probably shouldn’t park there at all.

5.

Don’t leave the bike parked with the engine running. If the road is so steep that you need to leave it in gear to stop it rolling, it is probably not the right place to leave it. (Remember; it is perfectly possible for an engine to “creep” past compression - so leaving it in gear does NOT make a good parking brake) If you have to park on a hill; park at 45 degrees to the road, with the rear tyre downhill of the front and against the curb.

6.

Think before you park! Look at the ground (for the aforementioned mud or soft tarmac) and if you see a nail, don’t park on it! If you see a “No Parking” sign or marking, consider parking elsewhere. If you see ‘durban confetti’ (broken car window) consider parking elsewhere. If you see half a U-Lock and the innards of a Yamaha ignition switch, do park elsewhere!

7.

If you have a choice of parking spaces (e.g.: the length of a bike bay), you should park: where the road is widest; furthest from any corner or junction; not under a tree; under a street lamp; next to a wider vehicle but not behind a vehicle that may have difficulty reversing and where the bike is easily seen (preferably by yourself or members of your household).

8.

Try to leave a considerate space for other road users (‘cos they’ll only try to move the bike if you don’t). Never park in the middle of a gap that is “one and a half” cars long: it’s rude and selfish. However, you should park in the middle of a gap that is only one car long, to indicate to car drivers that they shouldn’t try to squeeze in.

9.

If you possibly can, whenever you do have to move the bike under your own steam, sit astride it. If you are walking alongside a bike and have to turn or brake it sharply, it can easily fall away from you. As the bulk of the bike itself prevents you placing your feet to brace yourself, this quickly leads to the embarrassing position of you lying on top of the bike while a passing mongrel throws a bucket of water over you.

10.

When you have to move a bike under muscle power, don’t let the exertion make you forget your Roadcraft. In large fleets, up to 80% of accidents happen while parking. People relax and forget to concentrate at the end of a trip. Don’t forget to check for other moving vehicles before pushing your bike across the road!

Words can not describe the feeling when you get to your bike and it’s lying on it’s side, take care parking it.

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what’s on CALENDAR DATE

EVENT

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Memorial Run

Meet: Southway Mall at 8am for 8.30am R50/person Eat as much as you can Brunch buffet. Tickets from Eban or your President. Arm Bands for sale. End: Assagai Hotel, Shongweni, @ the Lapa, Bring swimming kit!

16 Feb

Ekerald Yamaha Launch

340 Victoria Road, Pietermaritzburg.

Tel: 033 3453503 - All welcome, lots of prizes, food, drinks and action. 6PM night joll.

17 Feb

East Coast Kawasaki & Triumph Launch Party

10 Meridian Drive, behind Gateway. DJ and Braai from 1PM to 7PM. Contact Lisa on 031 5663024

2 Mar

BEE STING RALLY

Hebron Haven Hotel, Lions River, Entry: R140pp Pre-paids receive 200ml potion & special gift. Chalets avail. Be buzzing at the Bee Sting. Cont: Lee-Ann 083 6599898 or Terry 083 2892096

3 Mar

BIKERS CHURCH - DURBAN ALL BIKERS, COME AS YOU ARE

Christian Fellowship Church, corner Edwin Swales and Wakesley Rd @ 7AM Contact Rui on 082 800 4108

BALELE RALLY

Utrecht Caravan Park, No Quad or Off Roads. Prepaid dates closes 26 Feb ‘07.

Entry R160pp Cont: Philip 083 3000461 or Hog 082 9051649

BUFFALO RALLY

The Santos Caravan Resort, Mossel Bay. 1st prize in the Luck Draw is R100000, Entry Fee is R160 per person, prior to 28 Feb ‘07. Contact Nomads Club for Entries on 082 559 7729 or visit www.nomads.org.za

SWALLOWS RALLY

The 11th Annual Swallows Rally will be held @ Nekkies Holiday Resort in Worcester. Over R250 000 worth of Prizes. Cont: Louis 083 2555888/ Zahid 083 4555002

MAMBA RALLY

Stillwater Hotel, Vryheid. Entry R150pp incl. Cloth & Metal Badge. Lots of games / Food Stalls & Fun to be had. Chalets R100pp Cont: Charmaine 0349816181.

Cont: Charl’s 083 9800713

31 Mar

Cruisaders MC Street Party

All invited to our Street Party at Marshall Motorcycles in the Power Centre, New Germany, Pinetown. 12noon till late, cash bar - Contact Glen on 082 8867527

27 Apr

PUKE RALLY

Venue: Ivala Lodge, Muden. Cont: Trevor 0836309851 or Kevin 0846024471

11 Feb

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IN THE NEWS

Extreme Machines, est. 1998 by Andre van Greunen at 201 Greyling Street, PMB, sold to Ivan Ortlepp in 2003. Extreme Machines are dealers for Kymco, Jonway, Gomoto & Bajaj, bringing biking to the masses, providing fantastic products at affordable prices. They have an on-site workshop. Tidy Wheels started in 2003

by Andre van Greunen which specialises in superbikes with over 100 new and used units in stock, 500 square metre showroom. All second hand units are sold with a full service and road worthy certiďŹ cate, ensuring peace of mind with deliveries throughout the country. www.extrememachines.co.za and www.tidy.co.za

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Ekerold Y a m a h a was EST. in February of 1984 by the Ekerold family and traded out of 303 Greyling Street, time has passed and the business has moved on at a steady pace. New owners Chris Malan and Michael Gillitt along with their biggest asset being there staff has taken the business to new heights. By believing in and practicing their mission statement THROUGH CARING WE LEAD, accompanied by the fact that they are an A – Grade dealership. Consistently ranking as one of the top ten dealers in SA has allowed them to move to bigger and better premises at 340 Victoria Road in PMB. If you in the market for on or off road bikes to meet your needs, power products beyond compare, water vehicles to keep you cool and golf cars to ease your game. Go and see THE TEAM at Ekerold Yamaha, you will be most impressed.

RICKY RIDES RED – Ricky Sneddon, Yamaha factory rider will ride SuperMoto for Honda in 2007!

Hi Ricky, where are you originally from? Ricky: I’m from Durban. How old are you now? Ricky: 39, I’m an old timer. How long have you been racing for? Ricky: 25 years. What age were you when you first started racing? Ricky: I did my first race when I was 13, actually it was on my 13th birthday. So when did you first get on two wheels? Ricky: Probably when I was about 12. One year and you’re already on the track! How did you do on that first race? Ricky: I came 5th hey. How many people were you up against? Ricky: About 25.

Ok, that’s all right. What was it that got you into racing? Ricky: Well a friend of mine, Patrick O’Keefe… we always used to ride and I was good friends with him. I used to go to the track and watch him, and I always wanted to ride myself. Then one day my dad just bought me a bike and that was my 13th birthday present!

That’s lekker! What was your first bike? Ricky: It was a KX80. What bike are you riding at the moment?

Ricky: Honda CRF 450 R. What mods have you done to the CRF so far? Ricky: Basically I’ve just run it in and put an Akrapovic exhaust pipe on. But the things got so much power you don’t really have to do anything to it. It’s such a smooth bike to ride, it’s unbelievable! Who do you think is the best rider out there today? Ricky: Probably Ricky Carmichael or Stephen Evans. Who is your stiffest competition here in SA? Ricky: Probably Wayne Smith in the motocross, and in the supermotard there’s about 10 guys. So you ride motocross and supermotard. Which do you enjoy more? Ricky: I like them both. The motocross is more physically demanding on your body, but I’m mainly racing motocross this year to get myself more prepared physically for the supermotard. What are your goals for yourself this year riding for Honda? Ricky: I want to try to win the motocross championship and the supermotard championship. That’s my primary goal. And ja, just get top 3 finishes every time I ride; give them as much exposure as I can. Had any broken bones over the years? Ricky: Broken both ankles, operation on both knees, broken my shoulder blade, broken my collar blade twice, my ribs, my wrist. (Laughing) What are your other interests besides motocross? Ricky: Ah, surfing; I ride a Bilt. I’ve started kite boarding as well but I’ve just been too busy. I play golf every now and again, but I suck! So where do you see yourself in five years time? Ricky: Well, hopefully I’ll still be racing, hopefully still be in one piece. As long as I’m competitive I’ll carry on racing, hey, and right now I am competitive. I know I am quite old but I still can kick the lighties! (More laughing) Ok, who are your current sponsors? Ricky: Bigfoot, Fox, Honda, Red Bull, Metzler, Akrapovic, Renthal… ja, I think that’s all of them.

You have a full-time job as well… where do you work? Ricky: I work for Fox, I’m the sales manager for Fox… but it’s a cool job, I love it!

Thanks for your time mate. Good luck for two double-O seven! - Pics by Bike Talk

pic of the month

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MOTORCYCLING in Durban can only benefit from the arrival of East Coast Kawasaki in Meridian Drive, Umhlanga Ridge, Gateway. Owners Ian and Lisa Marsh are already serious players in the industry, thanks to their very successful dealership in Richards Bay, North Coast Kawasaki, and their new venture is going to be one of the best equipped in the province. “That’s the way we run our Richards Bay operation, and it works for us and our customers, because we give them a better deal and superb service to ensure they keep coming back to us,” says Ian. Their product range includes Kawasaki, Triumph, Hyosung, Zongshen, Aeon and PGO motorcycles, quads and scooters, as well as the Arai helmets, Lookwell clothing, Avon tyres and numerous other accessories marketed through KMSA’s subsidiary, Bikewise Marketing. - Pic by Bike Talk

What a way to start a new year? That’s exactly what Yamaha SA and Perry Yamaha did, by having the launch of the brand new YZF R1 within a week of each other. Although the Yamaha SA launch were but a select few, Perry had the numbers. I think the stock on his floor still out numbered the people at the launch that night, let alone the 5 new R1’s he had at there. Rating the success of the event these new ‘bonies’ must’ve sold like ice cold coke on a summers day. TOP RIGHT, the three super salesmen and BOTTOM RIGHT, Vernon Perry and Mike de Vos from Yamaha SA. Look out for our review on the ‘07 R1 in the next issue - Pics by Bike Talk

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EKERALD YAMAHA Phone: 033 3453503

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PERRY YAMAHA Phone: 031 3126310

GOPIS MC TRAINING Phone: 083 7863259

PINETOWN SPORTBIKES Phone: 031 7012115

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RAZER GEAR Phone: 082 8243783

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REVIEW - SUZUKI BOULEVARD

REVIEW BY WILLIAM MORRIS CIT has entered the Durban bike market with quite a splash! The Godfather is shaking things up, satisfied only with making as much turbulence as possible. For our first ride of the New Year we have Lenny’s very own cruise missile! Thanks for your support.

FIRST IMPRESSION From headlight to rear mudguard, the Boulevard M109R’s frame is practically encapsulated in covers.

The outcome is a pleasantly uninterrupted flow of long, smooth lines, making it one of the most attractive cruisers available to date. The pure physics of the bike are massive: an overall length of just under 2 ½ metres, a mega fuel tank, a 240/40 rear-tyre, and 109 cubic inches of glorious chromed engine between your legs!

CONTROLS AND GADGETS A sweeping, LCD bar-graph tachometer is mounted high and center stage between the handlebars, making it the first visual when glancing down. Practical? I’m not so sure… but it does give the instrumentation a cool, modish feel. The analogue speedometer shows both mph and kph, which is a neat feature suitable for a cruiser. Two LCD blocks beneath the speedo display current time and fuel usage.

PERFORMANCE The all-new liquid-cooled M109R powerplant is Suzuki’s biggest motorcycle engine to date at exactly 1783 cubic centimeters. And while that may not set any size records in today’s world of monster twins, mentioning that your boney is an 1800 will certainly bring instant admiration from your listeners. Thrust production is immense - Suzuki claims an astounding 161nm of torque making this the most powerful cruiser Suzuki has ever produced! With forward controls (feet forward classic cruising position), the hardest part of seeing the other side of 200kph is keeping your feet on the pegs! The technology of the Boulevard is cutting edge; take for example the fuel-injection system derived from Suzuki’s Gixxers, the front dual disk, opposed 4piston, radial-mounted calipers grabbing 310mm discs, also from the GSX-R lineage, or the semi-dry sump lubrication system derived from Suzuki’s motocross bred RM-Z450.

SUSPENSION, HANDLING & COMFORT In an effort to reduce vibration the M109R’s engine uses offset crankpins for perfect primary balance, it is also rubber mounted and has a large balancer shaft. It’s unusual to see all three counter-vibration strategies used in conjunction, but it works, making the Boulevard extraordinarily smooth while cruising. Headlight fairing adds to the sleek overall appeal and, because of the low rider seating position, provides wind cover keeping freeway buffeting minimal. The overall 315kgs dry weight is easy to control at low speeds thanks to the lowdown 705mm seat height.

OVERALL RATING Suzuki claims the all-new Boulevard M109R to be an “incredible combination of cruiser styling and renowned Suzuki power and handling.” My take on these claims? Let’s start with power… Brutal acceleration you simply have to feel to believe! Handling? Harsh cornering is where the substantial length and weight becomes noticeable, although still surprisingly nimble for this genre. Styling? If you are of the opinion that big and bold is beautiful, this is your kinda cruiser. The Boulevard is a crowd puller, there’s no contesting that. Prepare to be the bane of Harley riders everywhere!

PRICE R122 000.00 incl. VAT

Tel: (031) 916 9350 • Fax: (031) 916 9360 2 Murray Smith Road, Winklespruit

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REVIEW - TRIUMPH TIGER 1050

REVIEW BY WILLIAM MORRIS We’ve been hoping to get our hands on the new Tiger for some time. When a new model comes out this drastically different from its predecessors we start itching to take a closer look. Thanks go out to Bruce Will from DMC for making this first ride possible.

FIRST IMPRESSION Gone are the quirky bug-eye headlamps, the skinny tubular steel frame, the swollen fuel tank and the all-terrain tyres. In their place are wider 17inch rims shod with sportbike rubber, a stiff aluminium chassis and an alluminium swingarm looking suspisiously Daytona-ish, and the styling… wow! The angular lines of the headlight cowl muscle up around the tank and flow beautifully into the upswept tail. I think the designers may have glanced once or twice at the Daytona 675 and the Triple while piecing the new Tiger together, but beyond the brotherly inspiration is a styling all its own.

CONTROLS AND GADGETS A wealth of informatioin is a button press away on the Tiger’s digital display with useful figures such as average speed, top speed, average fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, estimated remaining kms in the tank and current time.

PERFORMANCE Triumph has had nothing but good reviews on their 1050cc powerplant found in both the Sprint ST and the Triple, so it’s with little wonder that the all-new Tiger gets to make use of the big in-line three cylinder. Peak power output has been reduced in favour of more ample lower-end tourque delivery. This is no boring detune, the Tiger pulls smoothly from as little as 1 500rpm and wheelies for nothing. Specifications are 83kw @ 9 400rpm and 100nm @ 6 250rpm. As far as fuel consumtion is concerned: we averaged a fair 6.5 litres/ 100kms, which works out to about 15.4kms/litre, while traveling over 400kays of fairly hard riding. And keeping a constant 125-130kph cruising speed consumed 5.5 litres/100kms (18.2kms/litre).

SUSPENSION, HANDLING & COMFORT A combination of the well-shaped and spacious seat that runs halfway up the tank, low pegs and tall adventure style handlebars allows for a relaxed and comfortable upright riding position. Complimentry to that is the aggresively shaped and well finished-off fairing offering ample wind coverage. Welcome to inspiring and enjoyable journeying supreme! The commanding upright position, wide bars, and brilliantly balanced chassis come into play while riding in town, giving you the visibility and agility to outmeneuver any and all obstacles in your path. Mirrors show little to no vibration and an unhindered view of the rear. The new Tiger’s handling is surprising to say the least. I mean, would you expect a bike that just last year was an on/off road, jack-of-alltrades, to nail high speed bends with the utmost composure, to be flung from side to side with no observed frame flex, or to sit at 200kph+ with ease? No, I didn’t think so.

OVERALL RATING This big cat is a completely different animal for 2007. All-new chassis, bodywork, suspension, engine and braking components make the Tiger a must see, must ride, and I think, a must buy. The 2007 Tiger is the embodiment of Triumph’s slogan: “Go your own way”.

PRICE R103 995.00 incl VAT And how’s this for some descriptive colour options: Jet Black, Caspian Blue, Scorched Yellow and Fusion White.

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GOD’s HALF PAGE Why God allows Pain & Suffering

A man went to a barbershop to have his hair cut and his beard trimmed. As the barber began to work, they began to have a good conversation. They talked about so many things and various subjects. When they eventually touched on the subject of God, the barber said: “I don’t believe that God exists.” “Why do you say that?” asked the customer. “Well, you just have to go out in the street to realize that God doesn’t exist. Tell me, if God exists, would there be so many sick people? Would there be abandoned children? If God existed, there would be neither suffering nor pain. I can’t imagine a loving God who would allow all of these things.” The customer thought for a moment, but didn’t respond because he didn’t want to start an argument. The barber finished his job and the customer left the shop.

Just after he left the barbershop, he saw a man in the street with long, stringy, dirty hair and an untrimmed beard. He looked dirty and unkept. The customer turned back and entered the barber shop again and he said to the barber: “You know what? Barbers do not exist” “How can you say that?” asked the surprised barber. “I am here, and I am a barber. And I just worked on you!” “No!” the customer exclaimed. “Barbers don’t exist because if they did, there would be no people with dirty long hair and untrimmed beards, like that man outside.” “Ah, but barbers DO exist! That’s what happens when people do not come to me.” “Exactly!” affirmed the customer.

“That’s the point! God, too, DOES exist! That’s what happens when people do not go to Him and don’t look to Him for help.

That’s why there’s so much pain and suffering in the world.”

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St Cathryn’s BMW Off-Road Riding Academy is the latest addition to the BMW Motorrad South Africa family.

Roger Scheffer of Mototour Africa identified the need for an off-road riding training facility in Kwa Zulu Natal and approached Jan du Toit from Country Trax, BMW’s chief off-road riding instructor. He subsequently initiated negotiations to establish the academy on St Cathryn’s Golf Estate. The academy is recognised as a fully accredited BMW off-road riding academy, the only one in KZN and situated in Kranskop KZN, 39km from Greytown and 5km from Kranskop on the R74 Road. It’s a perfect spot to learn off-road riding in all its roughest forms within a hospitable country atmosphere, experienced from the moment you enter the premises.

There are three courses available. The three-day comprehensive course, covering all aspects of off-road riding, provides a steady learning curve and is specifically designed to ease candidates into off-road riding.

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The courses are great for anyone lacking a bit of confidence and effective in getting rid of bad habits that may have accumulated over years of self-taught riding. According to Jan du Toit and Roger Scheffer, most riders double their skills and reduce their fears by half (all in one weekend), preparing you for the ultimate all-terrain adventure.

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Introducing the Honda CRF50F, CRF70F, CRF80F and CRF100F, ideal for riders that want to take part in big family off-road adventures. With Honda’s full range of Enduro CRF off-road dirt bikes, there’s a model for everyone. With incomparable build quality, tractable power, free safety training and excellent after-sales service this is a relationship built to last. Contact your nearest Honda dealer today or visit www.honda.co.za

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With Honda’s full range of Enduro CRF off-road dirt bikes, there’s a model for everyone. With incomparable build quality, tractable power, free safety training and excellent after-sales service, this is a relationship built to last. From the accessible performance of the CRF230F to the smooth little CRF50F, no one should be left behind. Rugged, reliable and great fun, the CRF Enduro Bike Range can handle just about anything your family throws at it. TEST BIKES SUPPLIED BY HONDA WING PINETOWN - TEL: 031 7025603

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SOME CALL IT BEGINNER’S LUCK Simply put, there’s no better place for a young rider to start off-roading than a Honda CRF50F. Rugged, reliable and friendly, with smooth fourstroke power, an automatic clutch and low seat height, this entry-level wonder knows how to keep even the youngest one in the family on the trail.

AUTOMATIC ENJOYMENT The CRF50F has a dependable 49cc SOHC four-stroke engine, which develops smooth, easy-to-use power.

It also comes with a maintenance-free CD ignition and a smart automatic cam-chain tensioner. The smoothshifting three-speed transmission and automatic clutch offer simple operation and easy take-offs.

SMALL, SAFE, SUPER-FUN The high tensile steel frame and swing arm offer excellent balance to beginner bikers. Add wide, longwearing off-road tyres, offering outstanding traction, and you get a simple, safe bike that’s tailored to the trainee trailblazer in every possible way. Retailing at R9 500.00

RAISIN’ HELL What’s great about the CRF line-up is that there is a model for each step along a young rider’s learning curve.

Take the CRF80F – Loaded with big-bike performance features, such as a manual clutch and fivespeed gearbox, it’s the perfect machine for the rider who’s ready to move up to a serious off-road bike, but still needs a manageable bike with a lower seat height than a CRF100F. KEEPING UP WITH BIG BROTHER The CRF80F has a simple 80cc air-cooled, single cylinder four-stroke engine which develops smooth, tractable power that’s ideal for young riders. Knobbly tyres, also fitted on the CRF100F, offer the CRF80F excellent grip and long tread-life. It also shares its big brother’s generous ground clearance and rugged skid-plate for undercarriage protection. When riders are ready for a manual-shift, the CRF80F is the ideal machine to play catch-up on. Retailing at R12 500.00

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THE POPULAR CHOICE Meet one of the most versatile and popular off-road machines Honda has ever made. With its bullet-proof four-stroke engine, smooth five-speed transmission and easy-to-use power, the CRF100F is big enough for most adults to play around on, yet boasts a seat low enough for younger riders, too. Which leaves only one question: Who gets to ride first?

START YOUR EXPERIENCE HERE The CRF100F has a simple, proven, dependable 99cc four-stroke engine, which produces smooth, userfriendly power that’s ideal for recreational riders. Primary kick starting makes it easy to start in any gear and the heavy-duty clutch offers smooth engagement and durability. Lightweight, powerful drum brakes and a heavyduty Showa rear shock ensure that even an inexperienced rider has complete control of the CRF100F. LOW MAINTENANCE - EVEN IN HIGH GEAR Forget low maintenance, the ultra-reliable CD ignition requires absolutely no maintenance. And all body components are built to Honda’s world-class standards of quality, reliability and durability, to ensure that the fun never has to end.

JUST LIKE ONE OF THE BIG BOYS With high-quality controls that feature dogleg levers, comfortable grips and side-pull throttles just like those of the bigger CRFs, the CRF100F fits perfectly into its family role. Retailing at R15 500.00

MAKING OFF-ROAD LOOK EASY The CRF230F is the perfect bike for the pre-professional trail rider. The natural progression from the older XL and XR range of trail bikes, the new CRF230F draws on the latest technology from the bullet-proof line of fourstroke CRF competition bikes, providing years of low maintenance enjoyment thanks to its super dependable four-stroke motor and legendary build quality.

PUTS THE “F” IN FUN AND FEATURES APLENTY With features including an easy electric start, long lasting heavyduty clutch, smooth-shifting six-speed transmission, heavy-duty O-ring sealed chain, long-travel front and rear Showa suspension, powerful 240mm front disc brake and keyed ignition for added security, no bike in this class comes close to what the CRF230F has to offer. And, with its low fuel consumption and 8,3 litre tank, riders can be out on the trail all day long. It’s also fitted with a 34.1” seat height, which is perfectly sized for teenagers and adults alike. With the CRF230F, it’s trouble-free riding all the way.

IF YOU CAN ENDURE THE TRAIL, SO CAN YOUR HONDA The CRF230F with its dependable 223cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, four-stroke engine offers plenty of userfriendly torque spread over a wide rpm-range. To reduce maintenance costs, the CRF230F comes with a maintenance-free sealed battery and a reusable foam air filter. If you want to tackle your first few trails hasslefree and have a lot of fun doing it, the CRF230F is the ideal model for you. Retailing at R29 500.00

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GEARING UP ... IT APPLIES TO GLOVE SELECTIONS AS WELL!!

230 k’s an hour on your new superbike; through the twisters is an absolute thrill! Like most things in life, being poorly prepared or dressed makes little difference until things start going wrong. Too many of us have experienced or seen the results of poor planning and preparation. One of the guys took his new machine out for a spin wearing his ‘kit’ and lost it at speed! His hands and legs, which were then covered by regular off-road gloves and jeans, took a beating! He spent three weeks sorting out the skin injuries before the doctors were able to work on his bones and related areas. The rest of his body did not have a mark on it - thanks to the protective gear he was wearing. The message very simply is - “Wear the appropriate kit all the time!”

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Glove types include winter and summer categories and these are further split into short and long (gloves over the sleeves) with further splits between materials used, with and without ‘knuckle dusters’, air-flowed or not and of course the colour range. To choose from these is a process of working out the type of riding you will be doing and purchasing the glove for that situation. More importantly it is critical that you get the best fitting glove that you can. Our hands transmit an enormous amount of information from the bike and are finally responsible for giving directions to the machine.

It’s imperative to have the correct fitting gloves and those appropriate for the ride. Gloves extending beyond the fingertips are not good, gloves that squeeze the palm and or fingers are not good (circulation problems lead to numbness which is a disaster for rider feedback), and gloves that are too loose across the palm are also not good purely because the folds will not be comfortable when using the controls especially over a long distance. This leads to a distraction instead of concentrating on riding the machine! Another aspect revolves around the materials the glove is made of. Why on earth buy a glove if it is not going to do the job you would like it to do- imitation leather and fingerless gloves definitely fall into this discussion. Just ask any of the guys who’ve been wearing these in an accident! Finally get a glove that is easy to get on and off – it will last a lot longer!

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