September 2011

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THE EDITOR: In a Nutshell Ho, ho, ho; oh no not there yet! It’s hard to believe, we get to this point in the year and look back in total disbelief of how quick time buzzed past us. It feels like yesterday when we started the Magazine in January 2006 and the Academy in July 2007 and having trained just over 1000 people. What’s next!? Birthday Party and Motorcycle Skills Contest, that’s what!

Well apart from starting our very own Facebook Page BIKETALK.SA, we went one step further and registered a Smart Number 0861BIKETALK (0861 24538255) for all to remember and pass on. Yip, always trying to make life a little simpler for our current and potential customers. Again! What’s next!?

Enough of that, in this issue I help you with your Riding Posture and discuss various ways you can avoid fatigue and aches and pains. The What’s on Calendar is packed with events, why not give some of them a try you might enjoy yourself or even learn something. Then we cover some newsworthy events like the recent launch of the BMW K1600GTL/GT, the introduction of Victory Motorcycles in KZN and the 25th Birthday of the CMA Faith Rally.

John from Gear Up gives us insight into Surfaces and Traction and how they go hand in hand, plus I introduce you to a few new products on the market. I took the little Tha Heist 250 Chopper out for a spin, show you some of the fastest growing camera brands on the market and offer advice on how to “save your marriage” by keeping your riding gear in one place.

In our spare time, a sought after commodity these days (spare time), we test drive the Honda Civic Type-R and warn you of a “Door that leads to Nowhere”. I also share a concern I have with Tyre Adhesives and how it can affect the handling of your bike and urge you to select these products with care.

The fun part of course are the reviews on a selection of bikes; first I was asked to test the 2011 Yamaha R1, no problem in that department then jumped on the new Honda CBR600F with a pleasant smile on my face afterwards, and finished off with the “Oh So” Dorsoduro 1200 from Aprilia and again step off with a smile on my face. Ish nice!

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CONTENTS EDITOR Hein Jonker

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Keeping it Up

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What’s on Calendar

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(Motorcycle Events in KZN)

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In the News

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(People and Places in the news)

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(The Biker Phonebook)

Gearing Up

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(Surfaces and Traction)

What’s New (Something you might not have seen yet)

- Heist 250 - Contour Helmet Camera - Gear Stand

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Just for Fun (What we do in our spare time)

- Honda Civic Type-R

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God’s Half Page

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(The Door to Nowhere)

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REVIEWS ‘11 Yamaha YZF-R1 ‘11 Honda CBR600F ‘11 Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200

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Tech Talk

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(Tyre Adhesives)

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KEEPING IT UP: Riding Posture To ride a motorcycle, you’re going to have to do some posturing. Riding postures are dictated by two main factors -- the design of your bike and the build of your body -- both of which can be modified, but only to a point. Sit on as many bikes as possible to find the right combination to fit your needs. You’ll find there are countless models from which to choose, but really only three basic riding postures: standard, sport, and cruiser.

Sport posture is an aerodynamically superior position resulting in the least amount of wind resistance for the rider. Performance riding, particularly in curves, may be enhanced. Without height, the ability to see far down the road is reduced, and the riding position is often cramped, which may be difficult to sustain for more than a couple of hours.

STANDARD Standard is called standard for a reason. Of the three riding postures, the standard position is the most neutral. The rider isn’t angled forward or slung back in any way. The body is upright. Head and eyes are up, looking through the path of travel. For the hands to rest comfortably on the grips, the arms are extended, but not hyper-extended.

There should be enough slack for elbows to remain relaxed and slightly bent. You should be able to “flap your wings” in this position. Knees rest against the tank and are also bent at a height that is slightly lower than the hips. The rider’s feet rest on the footpegs at a 90 degree angle, almost directly below the knees.

As the rider sits straight up and high, this position allows for increased visibility. This generally means a higher seat height, which might cause problems for some riders who have short legs and may have trouble putting both feet on the ground. Due to the upright body position, there may also be increased wind resistance. From the standard riding posture, riders can easily stand up on the pegs to surmount an obstacle. The standard position can also be sustained for long road trips or short commutes. In general, standard posture provides excellent access to all controls, and is often preferred within most new rider courses.

SPORT Sport riding demands a forward lean. The rider’s head is angled in front of the body, with the head and eyes looking through the path of travel. The upper body sits forward of the hips. The stomach rests against the tank, while the back muscles and legs support the weight of the upper torso.

The arms are relaxed and elbows are bent. Knees are also bent and held against the tank, with feet resting on the footpegs in position behind the knees.

CRUISER Cruisers are slung low and back, giving the rider a relaxed look and feel. The rider’s body is slightly reclined, almost leaning back toward the rear of the motorcycle. As always, the head and eyes are up looking through the path of travel. Arms are more extended in this position than in others, but the elbows should still be bent. Due to the degree of backward lean by the body, some riders overextend to reach the handgrips, which may cause fatigue, shoulder pain and muscle stiffness. The knees are bent and against the tank at almost the same height as the hips, but the feet rest on the footpegs forward of the knees.

Cruising posture is popular, and understandably so as the laid-back riding position provides greater extension for the legs. When cruising, the leg position can even be varied with the addition of accessory footpegs. With forward controls, however, the rider will find it difficult to stand on the pegs to cross an obstacle without pulling weight onto the handgrips. Lower seat heights, often found with this posture, provide comfortable flat footing.

Your posture can be perfect when you assume the position.

The best one for you is always the one that allows you to Ride Right!

WHAT’S ON CALENDAR: KZN Events DATE

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SUNDAYS

BIKERS CHURCH

Hosted by CMA on 47 Deodar Rd, Umbilo (opposite Umbilo Police Station) at 5pm for Bikers, their Families and Friends. Contact Christiaan on 082 9797127 for more info or visit www.cmakzn.za.org

23 SEP

HIPPO RALLY

Hosted by Zurika and Gian Ferraris at the ZCBF Showgrounds in Richards Bay. Visit www.hipporally.co.za to book

24 SEP

CORNER STONE CHARITY RUN

Hosted by the KZN Bikers Initiative in aid for Corner Stone Safe House in Howick.

Contact Gaynor on 082 4588167

24 SEP

ADVANCED RIDER COURSE

Hosted by Bike Talk MRA at Toyota Test Track, Eston Book on-line at www.biketalk.co.za

30 SEP

SPRING FESTIVAL

Hosted in Richards Bay at the ZCBF Showgrounds.

Contact Suzuki Richards Bay on 035 7894205

8 OCT

BIKETOBERFEST

Hosted by The Biker Store, Umhlanga Ridge. Live Music, Bike Wash and Victory Motorcycle Demo Rides.

Contact Harry on 031 5847015

8 OCT

BIKE SHOW

Hosted at Kings Park Stadium in Durban Contact Tyric on 078 8455135

8 OCT

SUZUKI DEMO DAY

Hosted by Suzuki Richards Bay at their shop Contact Belinda on 035 7894205

8 OCT

TOYS FOR JOY FUNDRAISER

Hosted at Extreme Machines on 201 Greyling St., PMB. Contact Celeste on 033 3552306

16 OCT

HOSPICE RUN

Hosted by South Coast Hospice. Entry R65/person Start: South Coast Mall and End: Pitstop, Banana Beach Contact Diane on 082 2917934

23 OCT

JOURNEY OF HOPE RUN

Hosted in aid of Cancer Research. Entry R80/person Start: The Pavilion at 9am and End: King Shaka Airport Contact Theresa on 083 7310564 to book Breakfast

28 - 30 OCT

RHINO RALLY

Hosted by Bike SA in Harrismith Call 011 7825521 for more details

5 NOV

HARLEY-DAVIDSON LAM-GAT

The 1st ever Harley-Davidson exclusive Lam-Gat hosted

by Bike Talk for Harley-Davidson Durban.

Visit www.biketalk.co.za ‘EVENTS’

13 NOV

MEMORIAL RUN

Hosted for the KZN Motorcycle Federation by CMA in memory of our fallen brothers and sisters.

Contact Les on 083 4876846

26 NOV

ADVANCED RIDER COURSE

Hosted by Bike Talk MRA at Toyota Test Track, Eston Book on-line at www.biketalk.co.za

27 NOV

TOY RUN

This is a day of giving to the children in our community, come and be rewarded by the feeling of giving a toy.

Contact Les on 083 4876846

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IN THE NEWS

RYDER BMW MOTORRAD - The highly anticipated BMW K1600GTL and GT had its launch in Durban recently so I decided to cover one of them to get feedback from the floor.

What can I say; Greg and his team were running on all 6cylinders so to speak that night. The main chatter, from what I could gather, was about how light these two bikes are and the unsurpassed technology which made the GTL and GT the Grand Tourers of the future.

Browsing around I noticed people anxiously trying to catch the first glimpse of this Grand Tourer. Well Greg and Mike arranged a grand entrance, with the lights dimmed and the GT being brought in by Mike and stopping smack in the middle of the already drooling crowd.

Yes, I know, we tried getting a ride on one of these but BMW SA were so tight due to these two units being the only demos in the country at that stage and had to be sent back early the following week. Maybe in the near future so keep an eye out.

Greg revealed the GTL and gave a brief chat on the main features of the two models, then left it to the crowd to touch, sit, push buttons and start the two up just because they could.

What’s my take on this bike? Only time will tell, it is a lot of bike with a lot to offer. I’m a practical oke, so the proof is in the eating; I want to ride it first. First impressions, it looks good, really and although it might not be my kind of bike, notwithstanding the fact that I like big bikes, I still think BMW did a great job in addressing a unique market at the right time. Here’s to the pudding, let’s eat!

Seen here is Mike (below) in his element going through all the features the GT has in comparison to the GTL which Greg (below right) was covering on the other end.

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IN THE NEWS

THE BIKER STORE - It’s about time! Victory Motorcycles hit the East Coast, well Umhlanga Ridge to be exact.

1998 with the first model, the V92C, hitting the streets in 1999 sporting the 1510cc motor and at that time the largest production motor.

Harry (standing), a great enthusiast of cruisers, choppers and tinkering secured the agency for Victory in Durban.

Starting off with 3 new models and 1 demo (soon to be 2) just to get the brand introduced to the local market.

Offered in 2000 and 2001, the V92SC SportCruiser and from 2002 through 2006, the TC or Touring Cruiser featured a longer swingarm, re-designed seats, and the new Freedom Engine.

Believe me when I tell you, knowing Harry, this is just the beginning. His passion will get the better of him and you will have to hold him down; he’s a big guy. I’ve been asked to test ride this beaut of a bike (above), so keep an eye out for the next issue.

In 2003, Victory introduced the Vegas, a more visually attractive motorcycle than its predecessors. The Vegas debuted with the 92 cubic-inch engine and 5-speed transmission, but was upgraded to a 100 cubic inches (1,600 cc) engine and 6-speed transmission for the 2006 model year.

The American built Victory Motorcycle range is distributed in South Africa by Smith Mining Equipment the same guys who represent Polaris in this country. As you can see, the brand is backed by huge companies on both an international and national level. It all began in

Let me stop right here, I’m getting all excited already and this is just a news article. Pop in to see Barry (sitting) at The Biker Store and let him show you the real stuff.

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IN THE NEWS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY - Yes, the CMA Faith Rally turned 25 this year and what a celebration it was. With more than 200 people attending from all over the country, CMA members, their friends from other clubs or private and their families did what they do best; Fellowship, Worship, Laugh and Eat.

of, just to raise funds for the printing and distribution of Biker Bibles. What a hoot!

The Friday night started off with a meeting in the main hall for welcoming, some praise and worship and prize giving for the kids. A bon-fire and hot chocolate on a field below and spending time together was added afterwards.

All in all, this has been one of the best Faith Rallies my family and I have attended. The atmosphere was electric and the people and our hosts (Skogheim Christian Centre) were great. Next stop, CMA Nationals!

Early Saturday morning kicked off with a prayer meeting, a good breakfast, leaders/members meeting and colours presentation with a mass-ride to finish it all off. After lunch was game time with slow race, 3-legged race, egg throw (which got out of hand as you can imagine) and musical chairs. Yip the kids were also entertained but I think the adults enjoyed these games the most.

If you haven’t been to a Faith Rally, do yourself a favour and don’t miss the next one. It could change your life but more importantly, it is a time to relax and enjoy the company of others.

Sunday offered a Sunday service and breakfast after which a lot of the people left and head back to their homes, some stayed for lunch.

From CMA KZN Regional Office, thank you to all the sponsors and the people who made this and absolute success once again. Thank you to the people who came from far and wide (and the closer ones), it wouldn’t have been a rally if you weren’t there.

After supper we all gathered in the main hall for the main prize giving and loads of fun and laughter with Mark from PMB Chapter acting as a traffic cop and issuing leadership with some of the craziest and corrupt fines you could think

And all GOD’s people said: AMEN!

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GEARING UP: Surfaces and Traction the feeling of sliding is felt and similarly mud and sand offer different types of texture which create different results on the handle bars. Thick fine sand offers significantly more resistance than a well packed dirt road and hence requires a different approach to riding this surface safely.

Written by John Briscoe

Through all of this we are still using our eyes / horizon and ears (inner ear drum) to balance. If you are a rider who listens to music while riding you are taking a significant risk – you have chosen to eliminate a key item in helping you retain your balance. Similarly being caught at dusk with a dark visor reduces the understanding of road surfaces dramatically – to see that diesel patch is extremely fortuitous!

Added to all of this we then have different types of tyres designed specifically to perform on prescribed surfaces – slicks for racing, block type designs for sand and the many hundreds of permutations related to compounds and designs!

So for peat’s sake why do we ride motorcycles if all of this is as sensitive as I make it out to be in terms of keeping the tyres rolling on the surface? Very simply because we can and because we want to! However increasingly I see people arriving on our courses (Countrytrax Off Road Academy) with the attitude that things just happen and technology will look after us! Traction control, ABS, fancy helmets, great kit and the list could go on as to why we are in this dream world – cocooned in this technologically safe environment. And when something does happen and we get hurt we are quick to blame the equipment – perhaps a tad too hasty! Or alternatively believing that the ‘system’ is invincible and we will be fine if something happens – nothing could be further from the truth!

We all know to retain ones balance a couple of things need to be in your favour. Many of these we take for granted!

Let’s look at the human being – it makes the most of an intricate system using all its senses. Eyes and the horizon give an idea of the ‘way up’ one should be, the underside of the feet give feeling as to the surface being walked on and the hearing sense gives an idea of other conditions which may relate to the surface. All these factors provide information for the brain. The mind can then make appropriate decisions as to the size of the step, the rate or speed of moving across the surface or to avoid it altogether.

My point being that yes while we have all of these wonderful inventions and the quality keeps on challenging the old boundaries, we must still understand those basics which lay the foundation upon which we can then challenge the roads we wish to travel! Understand the basic dynamics of surfaces and traction and this will enhance your riding experience!

When we’re riding our motorcycles we are confronted with exactly the same set of problems but now instead of using our feet we now have two round pieces of rubber upon which we now need to make the same types of decisions – faster, slower or avoid!

Our contact points help with the input transmitted through the tyres. These contact points are your hands, feet and seat. The tyres will tend to absorb some of the surface variations one is riding across.

Bumpy is still relatively bumpy when compared to a smooth surface and slippery is still slippery when

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REVIEW: Yamaha YZF-R1 button which changes the engine map between three different settings. Yamaha’s D-Mode variable throttle control function enables the rider to adjust performance characteristics to match various riding conditions. There’s a standard mode mapped for optimum performance, ‘A’ mode for sportier response in low- to mid-speed range, and ‘B’ mode for when it’s raining/snowing or when you’re riding on greasy, slippery roads.

With the new magnesium sub-frame, new projector headlamps with integrated ram air ducts and a stubby new rear tail section housing the all new exhaust system, what and awesome noise. It sounds very much like a V-4 setup with a healthy growl and when you crank it up to the red-line you end up with a smile on your face too big for your helmet.

Suspension includes SOQI front forks which use one of the tricks developed for our winning MotoGP® bikes: independent damping. The left fork handles compression damping and the right side handles the rebound damping.

And the rear shock adopts bottom linkage for optimum suspension characteristics.

Let me introduce you to the “Heart attack on 2 Wheels”, yes you better come prepared, medical and physical, before you even think of swinging your leg over this bike.

From my past experiences on 2006 and 2008 R1s I have never seen such a vast change in performance. Just to give you a taste of what Yamaha has done on the 2011 R1, keep on reading, as for the experience ... well, you will have to ride and feel it for yourself, if you dear.

It will reach 182bhp at 12,500rpm and 115Nm of torque at 10,000rpm, and electronics include Yamaha Chip Control Intake (YCC-I), Yamaha Chip Control Throttle (YCC-T) and D-Mode.

Yamaha says the new R1’s chassis has been extensively revamped, and now offers even better high speed stability and handling. Valentino Rossi had this to say, “This is a great bike. It’s very much like my M1 and it’s exciting to see so many MotoGP qualities now appearing on a bike for the road. I think everyone who loves the R1 and Yamaha will be very excited about this new version.

It’s fantastic!”

Yip you won’t experience the raw power until you flick that switch (not while you’re riding) to “A” for “A hell what have I done!” My dear reader, this R1 becomes another bike when you do that, it feels complete if you are riding a 1300 in a 1000 body. Now I’ve ridden many bikes in the last few years but when I took this boy up the M7 to Pinetown and back to the N2, by the time I came to a stop I felt so exhilarated I wanted to throw-up. I just had to do it again. There is so much acceleration on the exit of the turns that bringing the front wheel up at lean-angle is inevitable. The obvious choice; switch back to Standard Mode before you kill yourself.

Yamaha claim the 2011 R1 is the world’s first production motorcycle with a crossplane crankshaft. The result?

Incredibly smooth power delivery and outrageous torque for a rush like you’ve never experienced.

According to a Yamaha press release, “Pioneered in MotoGP racing with the Yamaha M1, crossplane technology puts each crank pin 90 degrees from the next, with an uneven firing interval of 270-180-90-180 degrees.

The result is incredibly smooth, roll-on power delivery, with outrageous amounts of torque. Not just new, the R1’s new crossplane crank engine represents a complete paradigm shift.”

In closing, no the price is not a typing error, it is merely Yamaha making every effort to get more riders on their most prized machine. There should be nothing stopping you now from adding this to your fleet.

There are many other brands on the market with even greater price tags, make an educated choice and you’ll see what Yamaha really has to offer.

For 2011, the side fairing is smooth for a sleek appearance.

And, instead of the usual four-bulb headlight design, the R1 has only two projector-type bulbs mounted closer to the nose of the bike. This positions ram air ducts closer in for a more compact, smooth look. In addition, the rounded lenses are unique to the supersport industry.

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WHAT’S NEW The only suspension are front shocks and an old-school springer seat. No it’s not that comfortable, it is old-school, it is not suppose to be. This is a bike for the individual who’d like to own a ride without having to take out a 2nd bond on his house and start chopping and changing (customising) his new toy at his heart’s content.

Designed by Cleveland CycleWerks in the USA, weighing only 115kg and powered by a counter-balanced 250cc single cylinder motor. The simple design and engine also means your scheduled maintenance isn’t going to gouge your pockets. You may be inclined to perform the maintenance yourself? The smaller engine will also give you outstanding mileage, which with the current fuel price is a big deal.

So, what are you waiting for?! Pop in at The Biker Store and take one for a test ride, but don’t stop there; buy one for yourself and your wife! Who knows, you might start a trend or a Heist Ride Group sharing ideas and showing off the latest spray job or accessory on your bike.

THA HEIST 250 Harry at The Biker Store in Umhlanga Ridge offered me this little gem to ride for a few hours, I can’t help the smile on my face while writing this. At first glance you might think “Now Way!”. But once you’ve spent some time looking at the bike and then actually getting on it your heart melts and everything in you just wants to ride this 250 (yes, 250cc).

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a wide-angle lens that rotates and two lasers that allow shooting from any mounting direction, it’s designed to make video easy to capture from inside the action.

The ContourHD+ is the latest in camera arsenal adding built-in GPS Tracking, Bluetooth, Auxiliary Audio Input and a 170° wide-angle lens.

ContourHD is the company’s basic camera model, enabling modern day explorers, on 2-wheels or on 4, to record video hands-free in crisp HD. Its use couldn’t be simpler -- even with a pair of gloves on. Slide the single record switch forward to record and then slide it back to stop.

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The T-Rail Mount System slides and locks the camera onto a series of mounts, allowing you to wear the ContourHD on your goggles, helmet, windshield or handlebars. With

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It comes in a modular, easy to assemble, lightweight but strong setup. The stand gives you ample space to put your boots, pants, gloves, caps, keys, scarf, jacket and helmet.

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JUST FOR FUN: Honda Civic Type-R Just some of the features you will find in this compact nugget of a car: - VSA or Vehicle Stability Assist - DWS or Deflation Warning System - ACE or Advanced Compatibility Engineering - LSD or Limited Slip Differential - EBD or Electronic Brakeforce Distribution - ABS or Anti-lock Braking System and a whole lot more like a Rain Sensor, 6-speed Manual Transmission, 18” Alloy Wheels, Cruise Control, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Spoiler, Aluminium Gearshift and Foot Pedals.

Just one last thing, i-VTEC stands for “intelligent Variable Timing and lift Electronic Control”. I need to get our more, this is too much for me, I can’t keep up with all of this. That said; my wife and I haven’t had so much fun in a “cage” in a long time.

Surprised? Don’t be. You’ll start to see more and more of these in future issues. This little phantom is the Type R, the highest-placed hot hatch out there, but it also finishes ahead of some of the big players in the market. It’s that good.

The Civic Type R has been built to maximise your driving experience, resulting in a car that looks ready to perform. At high speeds, wind noise can be a considerable annoyance and that’s why Honda designed a smoother shape for improved aerodynamics. But don’t be fooled, underneath all of this you’ll find a rigid structure and special suspension settings for a responsive and dynamic chassis making the Type R a thrilling experience for both the head and the heart.

There are quicker and more comfortable rivals, yet few can match the Civic Type R’s attractive nature. It’s a car that simply becomes more enjoyable the longer you spend behind wheel.

True, the 2.0-litre i-VTEC engine produces only 198bhp and 193Nm, but as Honda points out, a great hot hatch isn’t only about statistics. What’s impressive about the Type R is the way in which it rolls on the power. It’s punchy low down, but put some foot down taking it above 5,400rpm and it comes alive, before screaming all the way up to the red line. When I drive cars like this I need to constantly remind myself that I’m in a car and not on a bike.

Before I forget, I’m so taken by the performance, handling and features of the car that I almost missed the heartbeat that you’ll find inside the Type R. Just sitting there made me feel at peace and anxious at the same time. At peace because I felt safe with all the technology around me and anxious because, like my 5 year old daughter, I just want to push that red Start Button and go.

A snappy gear change makes it easy to keep the car at its peak, while the high-pitched engine note adds to the hot hatch experience. It’s fair to say the Civic can be a pretty frantic machine – however, it really excels on bends and curving roads like to Richmond and back, thanks to the superbly responsive steering and fantastic chassis. In fact, the Type R is awe-inspiring, with great traction, balance and precision. What else is there that you would want in a sports hatch?

The feature inside that stands out the most is the MultiInformation Display which puts all the most important information into the driver’s line of sight, so you don’t need to take your eyes off the road.

I’ll leave you with this to ponder on; The Type R is proof that a car can make you feel exhilarated and that’s before you even drive it. The question is; are you ready for a shot of pure adrenaline?

Although the steering could do with a bit more feedback, the firm way in which it held a line going into corners was excellent. And with practically no cage roll, the Honda always felt stable and reassuring – even when going through some of the tightest bends.

I had my turn, now it’s yours!

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What comes across most about the hot Honda is how the major components – engine, suspension, chassis, gearbox, steering – work in such harmony. Add them together, and you’ve got the best of the breed.

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Jeff can help you choose the right bike for your requirements, discuss finance op ons, bike set up, extra equipment, trip planning and riding ps. Jeff and his wife Fran have travelled extensively on their BMW R 1200 GS Adventure and Fran takes all pillions under her wings and advises on pillion du es, riding styles and ps.

Ryder Motorrad regularly holds technical and GPS technical days here at the dealership so contact Jeff for the next one.

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REVIEW: Honda CBR600F The looks are subjective the way I see it, you spend the good times on your bike not looking at your bike. So unless it’s vomit-inducing, it just doesn’t matter. But don’t be surprised if you come up behind someone on a country road and they either submit, or get their head down and try to lose you. In your mirrors, the CBR600F looks exactly like any other bike and they aren’t exactly known for being ugly, were they?

The 600F is a very balanced bike to ride on open roads. A slight heavy front end feel at slow speeds gives excellent feedback to boost confidence. Adjustable front and rear suspension come standard but only need to be touched when carrying luggage or pillion, or both. Considering the CBR is a level entry sports machine it can dance the back road boogie in a very controlled way. Brake it, lean it and fire it out can be done with no complaints from the chassis.

What a lovely little bike this is! Is this an upgrade from the Hornet? Yes and Yes! Although it holds some of the features of the Hornet like the pipe and rear-end with a few freshly added features.

The seating position is a blessing and not a full on spinal column-snapping supersport-style. For added comfort the clip-on style handlebars are positioned perfectly to match peg and seat height.

The running gear and suspension remained unchanged from the Hornet too and it’s a case of how much do you need on the road. It doesn’t suffer from not being infinitely adjustable and the 100bhp that the engine puts out appears to be the magic number.

Another feature that distinguishes CBR600F from any rivals is the pillion seat which is deeply padded and comparatively big. Getting on and off is oh so easy thanks to its lower design. All these factors together contribute for an absolute comfortable and safe ride that may extend for more than a couple of hours.

A tried and trusted unit with roots dated back to 2007 when it first appeared fitted to the supersport CBR600RR. Honda then took the motor and detuned it for less horsepower but added a little more power to the bottom and midrange.

The instrument panel gives the rider a one-glance display all inside a single LCD display providing the usual information but all digital; nice!

As used in the Hornet 600 and several other Honda middleweights, the engine is perfect to provide everyday ease of use with enough top end punch to have fun and experience high revving supersport power.

Very important and the most noticeable is the added fairing, ergonomically crafted to minimize drag which shields the rider even in this semi lean riding position.

Gearbox, top end and all the bits in between are near indestructible. The electronics and a decent fuel injection system give precise throttle response making it one of the easiest bikes to ride.

If the Hornet was anything to go by then the CBR600F will be perfect. What really stands out about the CBR600F is its can-do attitude. The riding position, comfort, engine characteristics and now ABS make the CBR600F a serious contender for the typical everyday rider. You might be the underdog in terms of outright power and performance but the CBR600F will allow you to get more out of what you have on offer, more of the time.

On the twisty and demanding roads that I took the CBR600F down on, I thought it would be approaching the zone where it starts to miss a few beats; the suspension lagging behind and the engine not quite able to deliver the goods. Boy was I wrong!

Well people, enough said, this is a grand choice of a bike and engineered by Honda with a single goal in mind...

It handled everything I could throw at it, with impeccable manners. Sure, you could probably go that bit faster on the CBR600RR, but not with the same relaxed attitude as you get from the CBR600F. I actually took in the sights around me on the CBR600F, rather than keeping one eye on the road and the other on the speedo. Things are less frantic on the CBR600F and if you want to see KZN and not just plough through it, maybe this is something to consider.

It’s a jack of all trades and a master of fun.

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REVIEW: Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 All good, locked in and I am off into traffic. I got to the front of the traffic lights and the moment it changed I gave it a gentle twist out of first into second and then gave it stick down the freeway doing 80km/h at 4500RPM in nano seconds, the front wheel wanted to come up and I had to tap the back brake and drop the throttle before I knew what was happening. This thing is way faster than I imagined.

Being accustomed to fairly serious torque and my love of big V-Twins I wasn’t expecting that big four feeling and face-shredding speed. I was shaking but loving it.

I did it again from the lights and this time just gave intermittent massive twists of throttle and quick shifts through to fourth and by the time I could make out what the digital display was even doing I was way over all speed limits and heading straight into full loss of license, lock me up and throw away the key territory.

I’ve been watching news abroad and how the market was taking to the Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 so when East Coast Motorcycles called me and said they finally had one, and a demo to test ride, well let’s just say I couldn’t get there quick enough.

I decided to hit a U-turn and head down the beach road to see how it turned and was surprised again at just how nimble and light it felt for a 1200. Weight is no issue it turns really sharp and feels amazingly reassuring to ride, in fact it is very easy to ride and ride hard. Hit it hard between gear changes and the front wheel just keeps on popping up. Did someone say fun?

There is not exactly a huge range in the market for large super motard style bikes. There is the Ducati Hypermotard, the KTM Super Duke, the KTM Supermoto and until now not really much else. They are all great bikes in their own rights but for one reason or another haven’t grabbed me.

The seat is thin and feels quite hard yet soft enough. I am seriously trying hard to find big things wrong with it so far.

I like big road bikes that feel like dirt bikes, I like sitting up straight, I like big wide bars, I like tucking up and into the tank and up into the seat, and I like POWER. I don’t necessarily want SPEED, so the choices had been far and few between until Aprilia have stepped into the spotlight with the new 1200 Dorsoduro.

The shrouds around the tank kind of force you into position on the seat but you can push back and sit up higher or slide up the seat onto the tank a bit and then the slip stream kind of pushes you into a pocket.

The suspension feels amazing, I flew over a speed hump and it barely noticed it, chewed up some rough surfaces down back streets and is soft yet fully reassuring that you can dip into a roundabout at ridiculous speeds and feel quite sure that you will have enough power to exit the other side without a worry. The Dorsoduro makes me feel confident and has the power in all the right places. What a great tone they have squeezed out of the stock pipes. Hard and tight sounding but cracking and fierce without being all Harley like and not barky raspy like it’s KTM rival.

First impressions were good. The bike sits up straight has a fairly high seat position which is perfect for me at 6’2” and all arms and legs. It certainly looks tough in my eyes, aggressive and just like a big overpowered dirt bike with street wheels and bits of fairing that make it look menacing but respectable enough. Great looking instrument dash which once the bike is turned on does the Logo thing while it sets itself up with a really wide range of information available at a quick glance. A shift light, gear indicator, temp gauges, digital speedo and all the normal hazard and indicator lights you’d expect from a road going streetfighter. Very minimal screen just covering the headlight but hey, it’s a naked.

If you are into this kind of bike, or have never ridden a big super motard before, I urge you to go and check this wicked machine out. It’s a stack cheaper than the Ducati and way better to look at and ride than the KTM and goes like an absolute rocket.

Once on I immediately felt comfortable, the bike feels light has an excellent steering full lock of the bars so you could potentially full cross it up in the dirt, not that I’ll be going there with this. The display incorporates the Aprilia ‘Menu’ system, a left and right slider that gives you further access to menu’s and advanced settings on the digital dash like Lap Timers and Diagnostics, no time to play with that stuff right now, I want to ride this thing.

I know one thing for sure. You’ll totally want one.

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GOD’S HALF PAGE: The Door to Nowhere Have you ever been caught in a revolving door? It just keeps on going around and you cannot get out. Some people are like that, they have no direction as to where they are going.

Christian for thirty or forty years than they did when they first obeyed. This is the door that goes nowhere. They have gone through the door but stopped, so in essence it has taken them nowhere. Paul relates to this when he says, “By reason of time you ought to be teachers, you have that need that someone teach you again what be the first principles”. (Hebrews 5:12).

You may ask someone, “Where are you going?” The person will answer, “I don’t know.” Then how will you know when you get there? Besides its common use as the entrance to a house or building, this word is used metaphorically as the entrance to anything. Jesus said that He is the door, the entrance, into the kingdom (John 10:7-9). The door of faith is the opportunity of belief offered to the Gentiles in Acts 14:27. Elsewhere it means opportunity.

Unstoppable! This might be a motto you’d want to adopt because once you’ve made that decision for Christ Jesus there is no turning back. Luke 9:62 says, “Jesus told him, ‘No one who puts his hand to the plough and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.’“

Paul refers to a great door opening to him in 2 Corinthians 2:13. Revelation 4:1 says, “I looked and a door was opened.”

Do we have the ability to see the open doors, and if so, do we go in and avail ourselves of the opportunities that await us? Jude talks about people who have no direction, driven about by winds first one way then another. This accomplishes nothing. Ephesians 4 speaks of being carried about by every wind, again depicting no direction.

So step through the door before it closes or step out in faith while the revolving door (your life) still turns slow for once the “door of life” starts spinning too fast, you will find it very hard to step out; you might have to jump before you collapse due to fatigue and are too tired to follow Jesus.

Don’t let life’s little bumps keep you from living “All or Nothing” for Christ Jesus, he is waiting at this door ready to pick you up and walk with you, carrying you through and beyond any crisis you might be facing. Go, Go, Go!!!

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goop’ substitutes for a properly mounted and balanced tyre to begin with.

So, products that are designed to be squirted into a tubeless tyre, it seems to me, make very little sense. Do you think that a tyre manufacturer like Dunlop would fail to make the very best and safest tyre they are capable of making for use on motorcycles? Do you think they never heard of puncture sealants? Do you think that they should have to stand to a warranty if the inside of a tyre has been coated with a chemical compound that it was not designed to have to deal with?

Once upon a time tyres were made of rubber - solid rubber.

They worked, but they produced a dreadfully hard ride.

Then, someone came up with the idea of making them pneumatic (filled with air) and tyres became far better as a result, and far more comfortable to ride on.

Over the years our tyres have steadily gotten better. From better rubber compounds to the addition of belts, better biasing techniques, radial designs and better tread designs.

Tyre manufacturing has become a well understood science, not an art.

While on the subject of putting something into your tyres, if you have a tyre repair kit that includes a pressurised can of gas to inflate it after the repair, you MUST TELL YOUR SERVICE MAN THAT YOU HAVE USED IT BEFORE YOU ASK HIM TO REMOVE YOUR TYRE! Some of those compressed gasses are flammable and can explode if the tyre is exposed to a spark while their beads are being removed from the tyre rims! YOU would be responsible if that mechanic were to be injured.

And as motorcyclists our lives depend greatly on those tyres. So, we tend to buy the best tyres made. And the tyre manufactures have never stopped trying to make them even better.

So, one has to wonder why it is that some motorcyclists completely abandon the idea that the tyre manufacturers REALLY know what they’re doing when they created our tyres. Some motorcyclists have decided that for a few dollars they can squirt some magic compound into their tyres and never have to worry about a flat tyre again. They believe that this same goop even magically balances their tyres for them and no longer have to rely on a trained mechanic to mechanically do that for them. They believe that if their tyres are punctured after squirting this wonder product into their expensive tyres they can disregard the problem altogether because, like magic, the tyre won’t leak its air out through the puncture - it will seal itself automatically. And, they believe, once the stuff is squirted into their tyres they don’t have to tell anybody about it.

These are the same kinds of motorcyclists who are easy targets for sales pitches for such things as Slick 50, gasoline treatment additives, and instant weight loss pills.

(I’m not here trying to argue that all additives are useless or hype. But I am going to argue that it should take a lot more than a clever sales ad to convince you to IN ANY WAY deviate from the advice of professional mechanics relative to your motorcycle.)

To go back to motorcycle tyres - virtually all of them are now tubeless by design and are built to resist the loss of air from a puncture - without you having to add anything to them other than air. If the puncture is large, the built-in puncture sealant will not be totally effective. But, that is not a bad thing! A large puncture means that you have had significant damage to the belting of the tyre. It should be replaced, not covered up!

There is no excuse not to have your tyres mechanically balanced when mounted. No amount of internal ‘balancing

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