Jackie Wiese - Retired sport administrator, Stellenbosch University, loves riding, music, being outdoors - especially visiting nature reserves of which Kgalagadi and Tietiesbaai are favourites. Four "children" 3 dogs & a cat who rule the roost.
I am a complete newbie. The decision to buy the bike was quite impulsive. I took longer than an hour to get home after work for the umpteenth time on a route that should not take more than 15 minutes.
Dis nou klaar.
So I bought the bike.
That, and I want to ride to the Okavango Delta in two years' time on a bike. Bucket list.
So, I think I need all the advice I can get 
Moved over from a Chinese 250. What an experience!! I love my bike, and use it as a commuter mostly, but now that I am on the BMW, I just want to ride. Can't stop looking at my bike!!
After 10+ years as a pillion (R1200GSA)) it was time to get my own bike, which I did and she is truly beautiful - Black Beauty!
A few side-stand incidents later; BMW Motorrad Refresher and Skills Proficiency & Safety courses under my belt; and, bum-time in the seat with the mileage slowing climbing, gravel and sand do definitely call.... But, being still over-confident and inexperienced, I need to be patient and pay my dues on tar.
Spoilt by having previously been a member of the BMWMCCC, I long to return ..... One Day! In the meantime, there are many Gauteng and surrounding roads less travelled and I am having the ride of my life!
Started riding vespa 125 in 1974 then 175 kawa scrambler suzi380gt and moto guzzi850mk1 which i still own but has not been ridden for 10 years due to other sport and children involvment with time constraints,now want to get back in the saddle and try on road/off road experience
Hi All, A few months back I decided to start riding again after not doing so for many years.
I decided to go with the 650 gs based on plenty of reccomendations and after riding pillion on one for a few months while at university (even though the exhaust did melt my backpack straps on a few occasions) Its been such a pleasure being back on the road again (I am in absolutely in love with my bike), not to mention the friendly nods and waves from the adventure riders! Sadly my husband does not ride (Yet.....) and my solo rides are getting a bit, well, solo. I hope to meet many more like minded folk and join the club for plenty more riding adventures. Cheers! Lynnae
I ride an F650GS 2006 model with just more than 100 000km on the clock. Bought her in May 2011 with 54000 so that means I have done 46000 km in the last two years.
When given a choice between tar or gravel I will take the gravel every time.
I am the branch manager for World of Accessories in Tygervalley.
My Real name is Hanno Prinsloo
hi! My name is Francois. 32 years old. Married. Live in Paarl, Western Cape. Proud WP/Stormers and Bok supporter and recently retired (club)rugby player. Hobbies include: Riding my motorcycle, mountain biking, triathlons, playing guitar, camping, quality time with good friends & good wine.
My first bike Acquired Dec 2008.
Chinese Cherry
My second bike October 2009
First taste of water
I've been riding for almost 6 months now and am loving it. I am looking forward to many happy adventures in the future.
My name is Juandre Van Der Merwe and I'm from the Northern Cape,Kimberley, staying in Cape Town and recently acquired a F GS 650 and would love to do trips around the western cape and further.
I love the outdoors and the South African coastlines. I'm an avid cinematographer and work in the Film Industry.
Have been on a number of 4x4 trips in and around South Africa and would love to continue this past time with my BMW.
I am new to biking at age 52
First taste of water 
