SA Republic Solo Tour

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Hi There
I hope to do a solo round the SA Republic tour starting the first week in October 2016. My intended route can be viewed in
 plotaroute.co./route/273853. At this stage all B&B's accommodation has been arranged. I will be doing about 500km per day. I will fit a Givi B33NMK monokey topbox only.
All suggestions and recommendations are .

[EcoRider]

Sounds great, please keep us updated !

P.S. I would definitely recommend a Seat Saint, or something similar for protection....

[Hannes]

A top box only sounds like very little space, even with the frunk, but maybe I don't know how to pack. :-)
You definitely want to carry some tools, tyre repairers, chain lube, weather protection, etc.
I agree with ecorider on something for your seat. The NC seat feels like a rock after three days. I use an airhawk seat. A little expensive but really worth it.
Make the best of your ride, stay safe and keep us updated.

[Richard]

Hi Fazil,

Are you doing this trip all alone? You wouldn't perhaps be looking for a fellow rider along the way?

Man I envy you.... I have been wanting to do a trip similar to yours for some time now.     Just haven't gotten around to it - work and all...

Wishing a good and safe trip.       You must please keep us up to date along the way.

Richard

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Hi Guys
Finally fitted a Givi V46 Monokey topcase with the stoplight kit. Looks very stylish.

[MrMaestro]

Please share a pic or two?

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Will keep members posted throughout trip

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Departed Cape Town 08h30. Arrived Calvinia 13h30. Lunched in Klawer on the way

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Bike performed well but fuel consumption down to 28km/l

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Windy areas outside Mooreesberg and both sides of Brandvlei

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Windy areas outside Mooreesberg and both sides of Brandvlei. Rode at about 130km/hr into heavy headwind.
Fuel consumption down to 22km/ l . Top case quite heavy

[EcoRider]

Eish, that wind must be quite cold ? Please don't forget to gooi lots of photos !

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Ride from Brandvlei to Kenhardt also breezy. Kenhardt to Upington was easy

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Upington through to Olifantshoek must be done early in the morning when ones enthusiasm is still maximal

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The ride through Kathu to Kiruman is more interesting. The road is good and no wind to frustrate one. Kuruman has the Eye as its main attraction. I met Gary, another solo rider, at a filling station ( how do I upload pic?) who was on his way to Windhoek. I suggested that he overnights in Upington and make a fresh start the next day. I hope he took my advice.