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  1. Saxeus

    Not a great start to 2015 for me

    Not sure where else to put this. I've been a bit scarce on this forum since January, which would be shortly after I got my bike and started riding. Life then decided to throw me three of the harshest curve-balls I've ever had to face. In less than two months I've lost both my parents and my...
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    Mesh hot weather jackets

    I've been doing a bit more online browsing for mesh jackets since I've found my first jacket (RST Blade) is nowhere near ventilated enough for our warm South African summer climate. It will still make a great winter jacket and of course has a level 1 back protector as standard. The range of...
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    Motorcycles with rotary engines?

    I'm still fascinated by rotary engines and I was wondering if anyone had ever tried to use them in motorcycles. Rotaries are supposed to be lighter, smaller, narrower, more thermally efficient, and fewer moving parts than their conventional piston equivalents. The only major weakness is the...
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    My X arrives on Wednesday

    *silly happy dance* The candy red ones were apparently selling like hot cakes at the dealership. I had to wait for a DCT to be brought from the head office anyway so I asked him to order a white one. Just realised - my dog is black and white, my phone is black and white, and now my bike will...
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    RST Ventilator 3 jacket & trousers

    Since I got my helmet recently (Nolan N104 Evo), I've been focussing on finding good deals for the rest of my gear. I'm a new rider so I'll have to buy it all in one go and I know it's going to be rather expensive but I've been saving up for it. The closest retailer to me has quite a varied...
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    Ariel bike using VFR1200 engine

    Ariel launches two-wheeled Ace | Wheels24 Customisability direct from the factory seems to be the new black. Could Honda's NC platform with its variants have started a trend with other manufacturers?
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    Mirrored face shields

    This might seem like a redundant issue to the veteran riders, but I haven't come across much in the way of practical explanation anywhere so please bear with me. I've noticed lot of motovloggers on youtube seem to have mirrored face shields. Is there any benefit with these that is different...
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    BMW System 6 Evo helmet

    Has anyone considered getting one of these flip-ups? There don't seem to be all that many online reviews of it apart from some old forum posts. Apparently Shuberth manufacture the BMW helmets so I suppose a certain level of quality can be assumed. As can the price, which seems to be towards the...
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    Helmet Safey Standards

    In trying to find out more about local (South Africa) safety standards for motorcycle helmets, I found this on a forum from 2009. Not sure how accurate it will be these days. Buying a helmet is not as easy as it may sound—there are so many choices, makes, models, prices and factors all part...
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    My first ever ride

    I rode my first motorcycle earlier today. A friend brought his little Honda 125cc offroad bike to my place, ran through a few of the basics and then let me jump on. I stalled it once but after a few gentle take-off tries the clutch and I had more of a mutual understanding. I'm not sure why some...
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    Motorcycling and kilts

    It has occurred to me that if I switch my mode of transport to a bike, wearing a kilt might be somewhat problematic. I occasionally wear a kilt (almost always Regimental) to some social events and has not really been a problem except for the occasional flash of the giblets in getting in or out...
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    Some rookie questions

    I've read through many threads and I've learned a lot already. I still have a few more questions that I cannot seem to find an answer for. My apologies if they've been asked before in another thread. 1a. Regarding helmets, there's a few considerations I need to keep in mind before I buy one...
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    Hi from sunny South Africa

    Hello from South Africa! I've been doing a bit of research on riding motorcycles recently as an alternative for commuting as well as a suitable open-road vehicle with good mileage. What sparked my interest were two things. The increasing price of fuel and everything else that gets driven up...
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