Day 3 started slowly meandering around the village killing time in inclement weather… until the WhatsApp came through “there been a misunderstanding, your appointment is for 10am, not 11”. In a flash we were at the recently launched KTM MotoHall, tour underway. Now I have seen my fair share of Motor Museums in my time … Read more
Fun Facts!!! Factory Safety Check includes Security Test. Only 1 out of 4 passes this test on the first time. (at least in our group) #partsguy In 2018, KTM produced 235 000 units from 5 production lines, at this facility in Mattighofen. This excludes what is produced in Bajaj. In the same period, KTM Cape … Read more
Take a break, go to Europe in summer they said! Get away from the rainy weather, people you know, crazy taxi drivers, they said! The break from work will do you good. “They said.” I would like to meet “these” people! It started on the connecting flight to Salzburg, gentleman incomprehensibly grunting at the claims … Read more
Glamping over, we headed out toward Kango Caves and down to Groenrivier, Calitzdorp and Zeweweekspoort. All in all an epic trip with some great memories. Glad to be home, miss my boys, especially after the elephant hugs! If your job is remotely as stressful as mine, I encourage you to get out and make time … Read more
Great day in the saddle, lost in my thoughts, missed the baviaans turnoff, took the Langkloof alternate road and met my riding buddy in Oudshoorn. Uneventful day with an unbelievable twist, thanks to my good mate Alex J Jackson of Kaapstad Motorcycle Tours and Safari’s for hooking us up with last minute accomodation at Buffelsdrift … Read more
Slow start to the day, soaking up the sunrise sipping my cappuccino. Problem with new generation bikes, their range is so good, refueling is no longer the first thing on your mind! Painted myself into a corner trying to find the pont to cross over into Morgan Bay and had to double back while running … Read more