I was lucky enough to do some driving and riding during my time there. Temperatures were quite pleasant despite the fact that it is their winter right now.
I would like to thank Riel Smit and especially Peter Short. Peter's generosity in lending my his BMW R1150RT was very much appreciated. It helped stave off the motorcycle withdrawal I was beginning to experience, and it gave me the chance to experience South Africa in a way that was very enjoyable and familiar to me.
Familiar, except for the fact that one must always remember what side of the road you must be on!
I was there mainly to work, but found the time to enjoy riding. SA of course has a troubled past, and despite the fact that there is hope and optimism amongst residents for a brighter future, there is high unemployment and crime there. Most properties have fences topped with barbed wire surrounding them. Sometimes it looks as if one is in a prison.
It would certainly be a shame not to experience everything possible, and I did my best. I even traveled to neighboring country Botswana. This to rehearse for perhaps a longer multi-country tour one day. One day.
Here are a few pics and videos.

The very nice BMW R1150RT

Little dualsport that was running around called the Wildfire. I don't know the origins of this make.

Visit to the Apartheid Museum.

Two stroke Suzuki GP125.

Jonway cruiser. This is a Chinese made bike - 250cc. This is the first bike I saw in SA after arriving there.

My trip to Botswana.

Impala crossing!
Hi Thane:
ReplyDeleteThe Wildfire is a Yamaha for the Europe/S.Africa market. It is similar to the TTR series that we have in N. America
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