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HERE’S been a lot of smoke in the corridors of power this week. This is not unusual - smoke and mirrors is the stock in trade for those who frequent these hallowed halls but Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi wants none of it. He plans to cut out all smoking in South Africa. Will he succeed in his quest to save us all from pulmonary apocalypse? While I applaud his position, I just can’t see it being taken seriously by the rest of the gang. Here’s the story:

But the tobacco industry in South Africa is a huge contributor to the fiscus and employs a significant number of people. I87 farmers employ around 10 000 people to produce 15 million kg of tobacco which ultimately becomes 28.9billion cigarettes smoked with gusto by 7.7 million tobacco addicts and apprentice addicts in South Africa every year. And while everybody seems to agree that smoking will eventually kill you, it generates a massive R11.9 billion in excise and VAT revenue into the coffers controlled by Aaron’s colleagues. See where this is heading? And if smoking doesn’t kill you, there are other options according to another maverick with a smoking gun in the corridors of power (however tenuous that might be right now). National Police Commissioner, Riah Phiyega is keen to explain why despite reports of crime in South Africa being on the decline, people continue to die violently and horrifically. The 2014/15 crime stats showed an increase in contact crimes, including murder. In the year under review, 49 South Africans were killed daily. What was that? Yes, you read it correctly…49 South Africans are being murdered every day. That’s more than are being killed in the combat zone in Syria, to put it in perspective.

According to Riah, it’s a culture of entitlement that is contributing to the rising violent crime rate. Apparently she believes that communities are becoming inured to the occurrence of violence and the situation is exacerbated by the lack of balance between citizens’ rights and responsibilities. ‘A culture of entitlement has risen in the country that apparently justifies almost any action taken to address grievances and promote own interests. Communities have to take ownership of their own best interests including the creation of an environment free of crime and fear,’ Phiyega said. So it would appear that the National Police Commissioner has become the champion of DIY safety and security and just where the South African Police Services fit into the picture is a mystery….smoke and mirrors, I tell you. Still, the sun will come out tomorrow and life is for the living, so enjoy the experience. I have it on fairly good authority that it’s better than the alternative!

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Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi is planning to outlaw smoking areas, along with electronic cigarettes. ‘The whole thing must go. There mustn’t be a corner for smoking in SA,’ Motsoaledi is quoted as saying in a Weekend Argus report. ‘We want to re-examine the issue of having smoking areas. Can anyone tell me the wisdom of having a smoking area in a hospital? Is there any need to put a corner for smoking in any public space? No. Because there is no reason for anyone to smoke.’ The Minister also reiterated his commitment to outlawing the use of electronic cigarettes. This was in line with commitments made at the UN Sustainable

Development Goals Conference, where limitations on e-cigarettes to tackle non-communicable diseases was in the spotlight. ‘One way or another, we will bring the whole concept of e-cigarettes under control. We can’t exclude a total ban. They (the manufacturers) don’t have good intentions. Theirs is to frustrate the WHO’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control... All of these people are coming to us with cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes, with all these ailments. So we better stop it before it happens.’

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Our featured bridal couple in this edition - Monique and Karel Potgieter from Piet Retief - longed for a beach wedding with a difference, and that’s exactly what they got! Mtunzini has a lovely Parks Board camping site that the Potgieters transformed into wedding ground zero with every item of décor, catering equipment and comfort coming all the way from Piet Retief. It may not have been a strictly traditional affair, but it was great

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Best Small Group Performance Nandipa Sibiya Noluthando Dlamini; House: London Item: Locked Away Best Group Performance Courtney Sardinha Dieter Viljoen Sabrina Loubser Nandipa Sibiya Noluthando Dlamini Yolanda Africander Zama Shamase

Eloise Wilton Chezney Swartz House: London Item: See You Again/ Love Me Like You Do/ Sugar Mashup Most Promising Musician Mfundo Mazibuko House: Oxford Item: Let It Go Best Overall Show Dieter Viljoen (Director) Courtney Sardinha

(Director) Sonia Muchiri (Assistant Director) Britney Falke (Assistant Director) Sabrina Loubser Nandipa Sibiya Noluthando Dlamini Yolanda Africander Zama Shamase Eloise Wilton Chezney Swartz House: London

HE Crawford North Coast community showcased their heritage with an evening of musical and dance performances at Sibaya’s iZulu Theatre on Tuesday, 22 September under the banner of Urban Pops. The LIV Village Choir joined with the KZN Wind Band and both the College and Prep schools choirs, filling the stage with magnificent sights and sounds which made for a truly remarkable event. The level of performance was taken to the next level with the musical collaboration provided by guest artist and musical superstar MAJOZI (a local Salt Rock lad who has made it on the big stage).

Highlights of the evenings amazing performances included Lethu Zulu’s rousing version of “Asimbonanga”; Robyn Gillespie and Jordan Steward’s heavenly transcendence of “Angels”; Jason Jeffery’s mesmerising version of “Muse”; Ofentse Mafoko and Mandy Mdlongwa’s powerful performance of the OSKIDO re-mix of “Diamonds are Forever”; “Fire” by Majozi and Dylan Fouché set the stage alight; while the full cast comforted the audience with “Heal the World”. Our thanks go to the enthusiastic and supportive audience that merged with these musical performances, student culture leaders Mbalenhle Zuma and Dylan Fouché, Des Govender and the LIV Choir, Rozanne Paragon and the CNC Prep Choir, Nina Watson and the CNC College Choir and performers. They used their creative talents to tap into our cultural heritage and their performances were magnified and transcending.

FEEL GOOD FILE Habits That Damage Your Kidneys AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT

STEPHANIE WILLS - LIFESTYLE HEALTH

ETS be honest: No one really cares about kidney health until there’s a problem... In fact, all most of us tend to know about these organs is that they have something to do with urine production... right? ...ew! However, the reality is that our kidneys are SUPER important for our health. Some of their many (other) functions include; filtering our blood, producing hormones, absorbing minerals, eliminating toxins, and neutralizing acids. Bottom line; we need our kidneys! So how about we show them a little bit of love!? Just a minute... Before we go on, I just have to mention that kidney damage can often go unnoticed for years. Did you know that these amazing little organs can still do their job on as little as 20% of their capacity? Its no wonder then that kidney disease is often referred to as the “Silent Disease”... Even more reason to take care of them before it is too late! Not sure how to take care of your kidneys!? First up, here’s a list of 8 common habits that (you may not have realised) put enormous pressure on your kidneys: 1. NOT DRINKING ENOUGH WATER Your kidneys act like a filter. However, when you don’t drink enough water during the day, toxins and waste materials start to accumulate and can cause severe damage to your body. 2. DELAYING THE URGE We often ignore the call of nature because we’re too busy or want to avoid public bathrooms. The problem is though, that retaining urine on a regular basis increases urine pressure and can lead to kidney failure, kidney stones, and incontinence. Rather listen to your body and go when you need to go! 3. SAY NO TO SUGAR Sugar overconsumption increases urinary protein. And having excess protein in your urine is an early sign that your kidneys are not functioning correctly. 4. TOO MUCH DIETARY SALT Your body needs salt to work properly however, too much may raise blood pressure and put a lot of stress on the kidneys. To be safe, no more than 5 grams of salt should be eaten on a daily basis. 5. NUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES Many vitamin and mineral deficiencies can increase the risk of kidney stones or kidney failure. In particular, Vitamin B6 and magnesium are super important to maintain kidney health. 6. TOO MUCH PROTEIN Regular over-consumption of protein

(common in body builders) dramatically increases the metabolic load on your kidneys. This means your kidneys have to work harder than normal which may lead to kidney damage or dysfunction over time. 7. COFFEE CRAZY While many scientific studies are highlighting the numerous health benefits of coffee, the fact remains that caffeine raises blood pressure which puts extra stress on your kidneys. Over time, excessive consumption of caffeinated beverages (such as coffee) can cause major damage to your kidneys. 8. ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION Don’t get me wrong, the occasional glass of wine or beer wont do you any harm however, many of us battle to stop after just one drink. Alcohol (in excess) is actually a toxin in the body that puts a lot of stress on our kidneys and liver.

crete unwanted oxalic acid. Deficiency increases the oxalic acid content of the urine which promotes alkalinity and leads to calcium oxalate stones. Vitamin B6 should always be taken with a B-complex. • Magnesium: A deficiency in magnesium is believed to be the main cause of kidney stones. This is because it leads to an alkaline urine that can result in the formation of calcium phosphate stones. Thus magnesium and B6 are essential nutrients to take if you have kidney problems. • Vitamin E: Assists the kidneys in clearing out cellular debris. • Potassium: Adequate potassium in your diet is as important as restricting sodium (salt) for good kidney health. This is because a potassium deficiency will also cause the urine to be too alkaline which leads to kidney stones.

• Water: I cannot overemphasize the importance of drinking water Sufficient pure water is necessary to help the kidneys filter out debris and toxins. Never ignore the feeling of thirst and satisfy it as soon as possible! Final Points I am adamant that ‘kidney problems’ will never become one of my health issues and it certainly never need become one of yours either. Simply cut the bad habits, eat clean, supplement smart and enjoy an abundant, healthy and kidney-problem free life.

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Adjust any of the above habits you feel you need to. Then, eat a clean, whole food, nutrient-dense diet and take targeted supplements to maintain overall good health and optimal kidney function. Foods in particular that benefits kidney health include; – ASPARAGUS: rich in a substance called asparagin which acts as a gentle stimulant to improve kidney function. Aim to eat asparagus 3 times a week. – BEETROOT JUICE: Beets have a balanced iron and copper content that helps build good blood as well as cleanse the liver and kidneys. – WATERMELON. A wonderful kidney and bladder flusher. – LEMON: Fresh lemon juice in warm pure water, sweetened with a little raw honey, first thing in the morning will keep your liver and kidneys healthy. – PARSLEY: Raw parsley juice is helpful in most kidney and bladder problems. However, never drink alone. Rather mix fresh juiced parsley with some carrot, beet, or any other salad vegetables and drink three times a day. – PINE NUTS: Contain naphtha which has a cleansing effect on the kidneys. – CRANBERRIES: Unsweetened cranberry juice twice a day helps get the urine more acid and provides manganese. TARGETED NUTRIENTS • Herbs such as Golden Seal (blood purifier and kidney tonic), Horseradish (potent herbal diuretic that helps keep the kidneys healthy) Raspberry Leaves & Juniper Berries all promote kidney health. Best taken in combination. • Bitamin B6 (pyridoxine) works with magnesium to help the kidneys ex-

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07 - 20 October 2015

USE PAIN AS A STEPPING STONE NOT A CAMPSITE. LORNA BOWMAN

UR spiritual, emotional and physical lives are a continuous cycle of highs and lows. Oh, how we struggle to accept this! We constantly separate everything into pleasure and pain – pleasure good, pain bad and we won’t accept it all as the natural flow. Then it’s off to the doctor and the therapist – give me pleasure, I will pay you – I do not accept pain under any circumstances. Give it a label, give me medicine, tell me it is someone else’s fault, nothing can ever be my fault, I don’t do anything wrong! Oh dear oh dear. When you cannot accept the lows, you don’t truly enjoy the highs because that’s where you think you should be all the time so why should it be anything special? The constant return to the yoga mat reminds one of the possibilities of finding balance in everything. There

will be parts of the class you enjoy and parts you do not. You learn to hang in there with the things that create challenge. I live on the outskirts of Simbithi, golf balls fly over with regularity. The last one smashed my rear car window at 10 o’clock on a beautiful Saturday morning. The staff at Simbithi were noncommittal and took some pictures with the ever present faithful cell phone. Nothing happened and of course they have no intention of doing the decent thing and making sure I do not bear the cost. Sure, I’m as ticked off as all

hell, those golfers knew what had happened, but I’ve decided to get myself a new window and smile at the fact that life isn’t always fair. I’m going to try and squeeze something out of them, damn right, but I’m not going to spend one more second of my precious life being pissed off and full of my own innocence.

As my daughter works and kids are off to school, their loving exuberant little dog comes for daycare. She scratches them up with long nails so I thought I would do a home-style doggy manicure. Of

course she hopped just at the wrong moment and I gave her a brutal slice into the quick which bled profusely. The next morning she bounded in full of joy and greeted me no differently. Oh, how much we can learn from dogs! No grudge, no holding onto bad thoughts, just a joyful approach to another day of fresh experiences and memories and just constantly let it go. Yoga helps this release by opening up the body and the mind. Continual release of negativity makes it impossible for old age to gain a foothold. See afresh at any age, learn the lesson and move forward. Use pain as a stepping stone and not as a campsite. We all love to blame the circumstances but it’s all about how you choose to deal with them. Namaste. 072 885 6376

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takes place at Sugar Rush Park every Sat morning at 8am Park Run organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world. They are open to everyone, are safe and easy to take part in. There are currently 54 Park Runs across South Africa. Entry is free and the whole process is run entirely by volunteers. Runners need to register on line beforehand and bring a printed copy of their personal bar code. The Sugar Rush cafe will be open to grab a coffee on the go! All welcome.

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TUDIES continue to find that hitting the roads improves health and well-being. “The biggest benefits come from vigorous exercise like running,” says JoAnn Manson, M.D., chief of preventive medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Here are the latest reasons to lace up.

KEEP THE BEAT Runners who log a weekly run of 10 miles (or more) are 39 percent less likely to use high blood pressure meds and 34 percent less likely to need cholesterol meds compared with those who don’t go farther than 3 miles. FUNCTION WELL Men who burn at least 3,000 calories per week (equal to about five hours of running) are 83 percent less likely to have severe erectile dysfunction. BUILD BONE Running strengthens bones better than other aerobic activities, say University of Missouri researchers who compared the bone density of runners and cyclists. Sixty-three percent of the cyclists had low density in their spine or hips; only 19 percent of runners did. THINK FAST British workers were surveyed on a day they worked out and a day they didn’t. People said they made fewer mistakes, concentrated better, and were more productive on the day they were active. STAY SHARP A study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society reported that women

who were active as teenagers were less likely to develop dementia later in life. SLEEP TIGHT Insomniacs fell asleep in 17 minutes on days they ran, compared to 38 minutes on days they didn’t. They also slept for an extra hour on days they exercised. SNEEZE LESS People who exercise for an hour a day are 18 percent less likely to suffer upperrespiratory-tract infections than those who are inactive, according to a study from Sweden. Moderate activity boosts immunity. BREATHE EASY Researchers had asthmatics do two cardio workouts and one strength session a week. After three months, they reported less wheezing and shortness of breath. LIVE LONGER A review of 22 studies found that people who work out 2.5 hours a week are 19 percent less likely to die prematurely than those who don’t exercise. A separate study found that active people have a 50 percent lower risk of premature death.

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Colour Me Beautiful BRENDAN BROEDELET -INNOVATIONS HAIR ACADEMY

INTER is finally on the retreat along with the strong, sharp-edged colours that are characteristic of the season. Instead, designers are welcoming the fragrant return of spring with a move to the softer side of the colour spectrum, drawing inspiration from the gentle beauty of tropical landscapes and floral art and evoking a sense of well-being and harmony with the natural world. The 2015 Spring palette ranges from glacier grey and bevelled glass through the warmer hues of tangerine, toasted almond, Marsala and strawberry ice to clear, cool aquamarine and scuba blue, conjuring up the tantalising prospect of lazy summer days and creating a visual respite from the fast-paced hustle of our techno-driven lives.

This season’s hair colours complement this pastel parade with pearly, muted shades that seamlessly blend cool tones with their warmer counterparts, fading into each other in a subtle blend of whimsical spring romance and sensual summer spice. In order to create this look successfully, it is necessary to bleach the areas of hair that will receive the pastel toning light enough for the soft pastel tones to take effectively. This can, however, compromise the condition of the hair

so using a preparation such as the new generation cystaic acid prevention treatments is a must. One of the attractive benefits of this type of colouring is tonal swapping; these pastel colours are designed to gradually wash out over time, enabling one to experiment with several shades throughout the season. A word of warning, though: this fashion calls for a pearly, faded appearance so one must allow the colour to fade significantly before re-colouring as regular colour can become saturated. Spring is the season of rebirth so if you are looking for a fresh start, why not start with a fresh look and face the future with all the colours of the wind in your hair? Happy styling!

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7am – 9am: The Morning Drive Show – Mike Charles with Matt Williams reporting sport, & surf report by Steve “Hasselhoff” Honneysett. Daily traffic updates from Paul Herbst of IPSS Medical Rescue & “The Caught and Not Bought Fishing Report” with Greg Kruger (Mondays and Fridays). 9am – 10pm: An Hour of Awesome of Music 10am – 12am: The Power Play– Erin Dickson with Security Report with Alpha Security on Tuesdays and special guests (Wellness Feature with Helen Weaver on Wednesdays & Nutrition Feature with dietician Kim Martin on Fridays) 12am – 1pm: An Hour of Awesome of Music 1pm – 3pm: The After-Lunch Crunch- Danielle Fisher (Fridays) School Sports Special with Coach Dave De Vries & special guests 3pm – 4pm: Another Hour of Awesome of Music

If you are tuned to Radio Life & Style 88.0FM at work, let us know because each week we deliver a fresh batch of Wicked Donuts – the most delicious donuts on the planet – to selected listeners and you could be next. Last week we visited a number of stores and businesses in the Lifestyle Centre and next week we’ll go further afield See you soon!

4pm – 6pm: The Afternoon Drive – Dave Charles & Patricia Malemia, with surf report by Steve “The Hoff” Honneysett, traffic updates from Paul Herbst of IPSS Medical Rescue, & sport updates with Colin Mbogwa 6pm Onwards: Nothing But Great Music…

The lovely Tash B joined Mike and Angie on The Morning Drive to talk about the Tash B Pilates fundraiser for the Pink Phoenix Cancer Foundation that was held at Canelands BeachClub. It was an inspiring morning, with all funds going towards the amazing work of the Pink Phoenix Foundation...

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SATURDAY 8am -10am: The Official Radio Life & Style Top 20 SA Music Chart Show– Mike Charles, 10am – 12pm: Saturday Special – Dave Charles with Anton von Allerman doing the Saturday Motoring Feature 12pm Onwards: Music for the Weekend…

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Don Hill and Robbie Bloemfield from Kauai were guests on Erin Dicksons show last week. They are introducing big changes in their franchise and are keen to partner with radio Life &m Style to spread the news.

Parable Fifteen bass player Marc Skarda was a guest on the After Lunch Crunch with Danielle Fisher. Marc was formerly with Tree 63, one of SA’s top bands but is now taking a slightly different direction musically and he loves Radio Life & Style.

Joe Erasmus, winner of the Ringside Boxing Gym’s twelve week challenge came in for a chat about his success and the merits of this type of programme. He lost an astonishing 19kg and is in great shape thanks to the programme at the gym – and what a great endorsement!

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Sembcorp Siza Water Bursary Fund Sembcorp Siza Water is committed to provide skills development opportunities, not only for its employees, but also to the communities it serves. The Sembcorp Siza Water Bursary Fund is aimed at students residing within the Sembcorp Siza Water Concession Area, to pursue full time studies. Priority will be given to courses related to the following fields: Bursary Application Forms are available from: • Sembcorp Siza Water’s Ballito Office (Rey Park House, Rey’s Place, Ballito). • Sembcorp Siza Water’s Shakaskraal Office (Shop 3 Ushaka Square, Old Main Road, Shakaskraal). • Download from the Sembcorp Siza Water Website: www.sembcorp-sizawater.co.za Certified copies of the following must accompany applications: • Most recent academic record. • South African Identity Document. • Proof of residence within Sembcorp Siza Water’s concession area (an original signed letter from the local Ward Councillor confirming the applicant’s residence).

Completed application forms can be posted to: The Bursary Fund Sembcorp Siza Water P. O. Box 1635 Ballito, 4420 OR Hand Deliver to: • Ballito Ofﬁce: Rey Park House, Rey’s Place, Avondale • Shakaskraal Ofﬁce: Shop 3 Ushaka Square, Old-Main Road, Shakaskraal

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Criteria for selection: a) Selection of successful candidates will be strictly on academic merit and preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged Groups. b) Applicants are expected to study at an accredited South African tertiary institution. c) It is the student’s responsibility to seek admission with the tertiary institution. d) The student must reside within the Sembcorp Siza Water Concession Area. e) Bursary allocations are subject to availability of funds approved annually. f) Certiﬁed proof of parents/guardians combined income with a ceiling of twelve thousand rand per month (R12 000) per month.

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER – A MOTORCYCLE ICON

HE Sportster is America’s first superbike — full stop. Sports cars of the early ‘50s showcased how a lightweight, dynamic chassis could create effortless speed; Harley-Davidson did this for motorcycles with the original Sportster. It was conceived with racing in mind and designed to deliver results on the track as well as the street. That their original recipe has changed very little — and continues to grace showroom floors some 57 years later — is living proof of its importance in the automotive pantheon. In fact, the Harley-Davidson Sportster is the best-selling bike to bear Milwaukee’s celebrated Bar and Shield. How that came to be is an interesting story.

Thanks to its contribution to the allied forces in World War I, HarleyDavidson enjoyed a stranglehold on domestic motorcycle success in the 1920s. H-D’s only real home-grown rival, Indian Motorcycles, was chugging

to be sure, but at a much slower pace. Harley’s WL platform used in the front lines found favour with many a returning soldier and civilian alike, resulting in the rise of “biker” culture as we’ve come to know it today. But riders quickly wanted increasingly lighter, faster and more nimble machines. By the time the Second World War had ended, motorcycling had firmly rooted its presence in American culture — but Harley-Davidson was no longer leading the charge. At around the same time that John and Paul were learning their G chords, a British invasion of an entirely different sort was taking place on American streets. Lightweight, fast and manoeuvrable bikes from the likes of Triumph, Norton and BSA were cropping up everywhere, leaving the Bar and Shield’s current K-series offerings in the dust, literally. So popular were those British marques that 1953’s motorcycle movie classic

The Wild One featured its star, Marlon Brando, and his entire gang astride English twins — with their logos in full view for the first time in movie history. Harley took notice and quickly went to work to reclaim its middleweight crown. Debuting in 1957, the new Sportster XL combined the telescopic front-end and hydraulic rear swing arm suspension of its predecessor, with an all new overhead valve engine. Dubbed the Ironhead, HD’s new motor was freer breathing, higher revving and quicker than anything the company had produced before. The lessons learned in chassis technology from its predecessor meant the new bike could juke and jive, too. More importantly though, it meant that Harley-Davidson could again compete with, and beat, those plucky Brits. With almost sixty years under its chain and belt, one might expect a constant barrage of sweeping changes and innovations to maintain relevance. While the newest line of Sportsters do boast their fair share of technical advances including ABS, Harley’s staid approach to aging has most fostered the bike’s success and appeal. The 45-degree, 40-horsepower Ironhead motor that introduced Harley owners to high-performance overheadvalve V-Twin engines would remain a staple of the XL line-up for some 28 years. Designed using cast-iron cylinder heads to quell the leaking issues associated with the lighter, coolerrunning alloy heads in other engines, the 883cc and 1000cc power plants were a one-piece design, incorporating the transmission directly into the crank case casting. This unit was bolted directly to the frame to create the signature responsive trait of the Sportster. This method would continue until 2004, when Harley decided to soften the inherent vibrations associated with all twin cylinder motors by rubber mounting its power plants. The motor and transmission unit used in the Sportster changed in 1986 with the introduction of the Evolution line. Much like its bigtwin stable mates, the Evo-powered Sporty boasted lighter aluminum cylinders and heads and would eventually feature a 5-speed gearbox and the now-ubiquitous H-D beltdrive (1991). This design also showcases an entirely unique valve train configuration that employs one cam per overhead valve, resulting in four individual, singlelobe, gear-driven camshafts — an attractive engineering consequence of its continued unit construction. Fuel injection was introduced in 2007, after much experimentation to ensure that Harley’s patented signature sound would remain instantly recognizable. Similar to the engines that motivated it, the overall shape of the Sportster has also remained

constant despite countless variations on its theme. Much like the iconic Porsche 911, a Sportster of any ilk can be spotted from well beyond a twentyyard stare. Thanks to its prominent “peanut” gas tank, low-rider stance and outboard rear suspension, the Sportster continues to exude an overall aesthetic that conveys an authentic ride better than most of Milwaukee’s finest.

The Sportster has remained great in spite of some sufferings. A position at the entry level of the H-D catalogue has often earned it the label of a beginner bike, or worse yet, the title of “bitch” bike. That’s wrong. Sure, its low price point and ease of operation makes the Sportster a natural starting point, but it also means that its signature sound

and responsive ride can be had without any of the tortures of bigger bikes. Few motorcycles capture an audience as attentively as those of Harley-Davidson. The Sportster is the most distilled representation of Harley-Davidson’s original DNA, and that’s why it’s an Icon.

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Weddings/Events

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082 576 3061

Medical

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Beauty

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Services

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Tuition

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Pets

Petwise Premium Pet Products

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