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B We filled up and head South along the N1 towards Bloemfontein. The fuel consumption figure seems to be constant at 6.1 L/100 km. My biggest fear was dodgy drivers on the road, but thankfully I only spotted three or four of these. Trucks are by far the most prominent vehicles on the N1, with far less cars on the road. Trucks passing each another is probably still the most dangerous pastime in SA. But I did find that most cars and trucks tend to make way for you when they see you approach – this remains a great gesture and when they make space and I always make use of the chance to pass them. I rode at a constant indicated 125 – 135 km/h, and overtaking was done in the blink of an eye. No surprises there – the beautiful 1 649 cc, six-cylinder engine delivers 118 kW and 180 Nm. We rarely rode more than 100 km’s before taking a break. Even if it was only next to the road to stretch our legs and twist and turn our bodies a little. Heading through the southern parts of the Free State and into the Karoo the little dams of water indicate the large amounts of rain these areas have received, always a joy to see. Seeing this landscape through the visor is truly relaxing and such a lekker experience. The cruise control works perfectly and it is only when a few trucks were ahead or I needed to plan a passing manoeuvre, that I disengaged it. There are also heated seats and grips. But, dressed in the appropriate gear, even at 13 degrees Celsius when we left the farm, we didn’t feel the need to use them. The bright sunlight does nothing in terms of the large 10.25-inch TFT screen’s visibility. It remains easy to read and is crystal clear. I take a look now and then at the tyre pressures, although I knew the system would inform me if they deflated. Our plan was to continue as far as Leeu Gamka, but I overjudged the distance we were able to travel. With a late lunch stop in Colesberg, and the sun setting around 17:30 in Beaufort West, I decided to phone a friend. They have a guest farm called Skietkuil about 100 km before Beaufort West. They confirmed that they had a room open, and we climbed on board knowing that a warm shower and bed awaited us. The sky’s pallet started to change over the next hour becoming one of the highlights of the trip. The sun set to our right and the mixture of warm and cold colours in the sky always make it an unforgettable sight. I’m not a fan of riding in the dark and we arrived on the farm just before it got completely dark. We unpacked and I took a few pictures of the bike with the moon illuminating the landscape. The side panniers of the GT can easily be unclipped from the bike and then you can carry them to your room. The next morning we just packed them again and clipped them in place. A really sensible design. Day 3 – Skietkuil Guest Farm to Somerset West. Heading out at 09:00, the sun had already started to warm the air, but soon it got a lot warmer. Another Wimpy breakfast in Beaufort West meant we were ready to tackle the long stretch to Laingsburg. We saw that a truck had fallen on its side, on the side of the road, but no other accidents. As a rider you are constantly aware of your surroundings and need to predict how each car or truck can potentially behave.
With another leg stretching stop, we arrive in Laingsburg where a guy walked over to ask us where we are heading and to take a closer look at the bike. He owns a GS, KTM and Ducati. This weekend he is taking a group of guys for a hunting trip, but he admits he wouldn’t mind having his GS with on the trip. As we leave Laingsburg the wind starts to pick up and soon I’m battling a side wind of around 50 to 60 km/h. The result is that the bike moves around a little, and every time a truck passes, the force of the wind is stopped which unsettles the bike again. My wife didnt handle this very well, but I assured her that we wouldn’t be blown over. It is a little disconcerting though, some areas in the Karoo where there are empty fields next to the road, clouds of dust cross the road which lowers visibility for a good 200 metres or more. Even so, all things considered, the bike is still immensely stable and I keep to my desired speed, telling myself that this wind must surely stop at some stage. Passing Touws River and De Doorns, the views as you descend into Hex River Valley with the autumn colours of the vineyards stretching out for kilometres is truly one of the Western Cape’s prettiest sites. We pull over outside Worcester for a hot cup of coffee, knowing full well that we are almost home, but also that the wind can blow down these mountains at serious speeds. It’s blown over trucks on the bridge leading into and out of the Huguenot Tunnel. We decided to rather head over DuToitskloof Pass, where we were happy that the wind had subsided a little. The road is a little bumpy, but the view over Wellington, Paarl and into Cape Town is still something to behold and we take the final pictures before we join the N1 and head for home. About 5 km from home the first droplets start to fall on our visors. We greet the neighbours, make a phone call and pull the bike into the garage. R R18, 1250 First RT 2020 Edition 2020 14 4,000km 500km E X Demo R249 R280 000 000 S1000 R1250 RR, RT 2021 2010 45,000km 27 R119 R289 000 R1250 RS, <strong>2022</strong> 2021 10 2 300km 000km Top Box R199 000 R 1250 RS, 2019 R1250 100km GS <strong>2022</strong> 4 R215 300km 000 Lots of Extras R300 000 R1250RT, 2019 S1000 18 000km XR 2020 7805km R230 000 R259 000 C400 X 2020 R 1,300km 1250 GS 2019 17 R109 000km 000 R259 000 Vespa 300 GTS, 2018 R1250 13,500km GS 2021 2 R99 300km 000 R279 000 Vespa 250 GTS, 2011 C600 13, 000km Sport 2012 25 R89 000km R85 R105 000 BMW Motorrad Fourways R1250 GS Adventure 2013 R 1250 GS HP 2020 34,000km 14 000km R245 000 R290 000 Cnr Witkoppen and Cedar Road. Fourways, Gauteng. Tel: (011) 367-1600 Email: rodney.serfontein@cedarisle.co.za
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