Poison Rally

Guess who is going on the poison rally!
Now for those of you on the other side of the big pond, The poison rally is an event that run’s once a year where bikers from all over S.A ride in various groups and meet up in one of the provinvces and then stay there for the weekend.
Amy this is not to far from “the” hiking spot. (about 120 miles away) The route is about 250 km. Will be leaving on friday, then come back on sunday.
Still deciding which group tp join. There is the thinkbike crowd which is a non profit org aiming to premote bike awareness, and then there is a bikers club that has invited me to join their new chapter.

Will post pics soon!

She’s Here!

Finally, after many battles with the bank, and the supplier! She handles like a dream. Very crisp steering (hope that makes sense)

Me and a friend went for a little late night drive, to just get a feel. Im still a bit cautious with this bike, as im not used sit on a big bike like this. im used to the VFR’s smaller dimentions. But that will pass quickly I am sure. I’ve stalled the bike a couple of times as I also need to get used to the clutch. Over all extremely awesome. Me and this bike is going to have an amazing time. Now I need to organize a breakfast run, or join some other breakfast run! Pitty this friend of mine’s learner license expires so soon! When can we doa E.T trip?

So witout further babble from me here she is. I will take some better pics tomorrow… oh wait, later today and publish them rather.

Aint she just pretty?

She’s gone… for ever….

Sold her to a fellow biker from the ThinkBike community. Franna, may she take you on many happy journeys, and look after her.
Use chainwax on the chain, not oil, fill her up with fully synthetic oil, not this biological cheap oil. Wash her after each breakfast run.
All in all, take good care of her. She will do the same

This bike has been very good to me. It tought me many things. One of those things are respect. The VFR is a very forgiving bike, but you still learn your mistakes. Dropping the clutch to fast while the revs are to high will cause i little tail slide, or back wheel spin but you will not go down. Lesson learned. This bike tought me how to counter steer. the idea of turning the handle bars in the oposite direction may seem scary at first, but getting used to it takes a while. Lane splitting is another thing. It is rather scary at 1st to filter through traffic, but eventually i got used to it, and got to love it. No more traffic jams. This list can go on. I will miss that bike, but it is time to move on to bigger things. I need a bike that can take me on longer journeys. I want to go down to the eastern transvaal without needing a cyropractor by the time i get there. I also dont want to have issues with long uphills, or a bike that cooks my inner legs. A inline four is the answer, and I have decided on the GSXR750. It is nice and big with plenty of tourque for those long uphills. It is not as fast as the GSVR or the 1000cc, but still have the capability of doing short breakfast runs, or a comfortable long and steady ride down to Sabie/Graskop. All and all a very nicely balanced road bike! Will post images as soon as I have it!

The cost of stupidity with a Rand vallue

Smashing your own car’s window just after PG Glass told you the window Costs R1200is not one of themost comfortable things to do.

So i did this very stupid thing, and locked my keys in the boot, and i do not have a spare.

I was doing some stuff in the boot and left the keys in the boot as i closed it. I mean who still does that? You lock your keys in the car when you are 18, and just got your 1st car! Called the lock smith, they said that because of the double lock feature of the focus they can do nothing for me. called about 3 of them. Then i called ford, to see what they can offer as a sollution. They said if the double lock is enganded, they too can offer me no advice except to pick the smallest window..
I really really really did not want to do that, but in the end there was no choice. So i put a blanket ofer the window and 1st tried with a huge wooden log. That did not work. So I went over to 3 pound hammer. Nothing. It just bounces!!!! Then went over to a screw driver as the force will be on a smaller area, thus the force will be greater i though. Still nada! Then i called pg glass and ask them how to break this f’n thing. the only way was to wedge a screwdriver at the thin side, then apply presure slowly until it cracks. that was the only way. Pretty impressive!
Oh by the way, the rear side window costs R1 200
Thank goodness i have inusrance that is fully comprehensive with no excess

Not to mention the phsycological damage of doing this to your car!

More Nicky Hayden Pics

Seeing as he is so popular with the ladies, I have decided to add a few more

Enjoy!!

Hayden made it!!

Is it by luck or is it the fact that Hayden worked so hard to get to this day. My feeling is Hayden has worked for it. Both him and Rossi had their fair share of misfortune on the track. In the end of the day Hayden got what he deserves. A chance at the world championship title, and he took it with arms wide open. Systematically he moved his way up to the top. Got knocked down, but got up and kept at it. perseverance is what matters in the end. Do not allow little events to cloud or hide your end goal. Know what you want, and grab it with all you have.

Congratulations to Nicky Hayden, his team and his family!

Moto GP Valencia (MotoGP 2006)

The Circuito de la comunitat Valenciana was completed in 1999 and held rounds of the MotoGP and spanish motorcycle Championships in the same year. The Cheste track has several layouts, running anticlock wise with varying lengths. Moto GP events are held on a 4km track comprising of five right handed corners, eight left handers and a 650m straight. Although the track is regarded as quite small, the pit complex contains 48 garages whilst the stadium style grandstands can seat up to 150.000 spectators. The circuit layout helps to create a unique atmosphere enjoyed by Spanish and international riders alike and as the last race of the season there is sure to be a party feeling to the grand prix this year.

Now lets hear some feedback. What do you guys think the results will be? Who is going to be the top 5 in Valencia and who will be the top 5 overall? This final race will be intense and ANYthing can happen. Dont write off Nicky Haydens chances yet. It is slim but possible. Then again, will Valentino Rossi allow Nicky Hayden to to win? Where does Dani fit into all of this?

 

Noooooooo!!! Hayden taken out by team mate

Sunday was a sad day indeed!!

It is still in the beginning of the race. Nicky, prepairing to drop his knee taking the corner tight in his chase to catch up with world champion Valentino Rossi. He can make it. Technically the world championship is in his reach. He can smell it, he can taste it. He can feel the victorious air as he beats Valentino Rossi. This dream was shattered by his very own team mate Dani Pedrosa as he tries to overtake Hayden on the inside in a very tight corner. This is a disaster. This cannot be! My own team mate? There goes my chance to beat Valentino!!

To me this was a very sad event! Hayden deserved to win Rossi! Rossi had his chance, and it is time some one shows Rossi the MotoGP is not only about Rossi, but about the other riders as well. It feels like the entire sport revolves around Rossi. Rossi somehow became MotoGP. Don’t get me wrong, I think Valentino Rossi is a very good person, an amazing sportsman, but the fame is getting to him. Hayden had to win. It was his turn. He made an Incredible climb to top only to be knocked back down by his very own team mate’s drive to win. One stupid mistake. inside corner, to fast, end of the race for Honda :`(

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a tribute to the brave guys in blue

I’m not going say any thing on this topic!

 

Play Time

Monday of course was a public holiday, so what beter time to go out and play?