Clarens/Fouriesburg 5 December - 7 December 2008

Great, all we now have to do is to remember our passports. Have to make a knot somewhere

LeRoy's updated GPS files are now posted on the website www.bmwclubs.co.za

I just saw the thread about crossing into Mozambique. Is the LEARNER LICENSE allowed into Lesotho? If not I am screwed big time.

I want to open the Clarence/ Fouriesburg map on my laptop but do not have GPS software loaded on it. Is there any way of doing it ?

Contact Pauli to see if he can help out.

Happy-go-lucky wrote:I just saw the thread about crossing into Mozambique. Is the LEARNER LICENSE allowed into Lesotho? If not I am screwed big time.

Happy, it was not a problem to get through the border. It was after a great trip of 10 days in Moz and only on our way back that we were stopped in a road block - close to Maputo. At first they wanted to confiscate my bike, but after a good debate - thanks for friends Henry (lawyer), Rupert (big boy) and Leon (back-up) - and I think R250 - I could leave the police station as driver of the back-up vehicle. They allowed Leon (at that time he didnt even have a learners - but they didn't ask) rode my bike for the next 30 or so kilometers. Then we switched back.

KobusJ wrote:I want to open the Clarence/ Fouriesburg map on my laptop but do not have GPS software loaded on it. Is there any way of doing it ?

Kobus, do you want it for use on a GPS? Otherwise I can send you a picture of the route if it will help?

Phew! Just avoid cops is all that is needed.

KobusJ wrote:I want to open the Clarence/ Fouriesburg map on my laptop but do not have GPS software loaded on it. Is there any way of doing it ?

You can buy the Mapsource software online at www.garmap.co.za

Gslady

Can you post the picture/s of the route please?

KobusJ wrote:Gslady

Can you post the picture/s of the route please?

How's this one??


....and this one....


..or maybe one with a bit more scenery...



enjoy!!!

Dave, stop this immediately. You making me very excited for the trip.

KobusJ wrote:Gslady
Can you post the picture/s of the route please?

With pleasure Kobus. Will do first thing on Monday. I'm away for the weekend and dont have MAPsource on this machine, neither a good connection.
Enjoy in the mean time Dave's pics! Oh I like his sense of humour

PS: And I miss the Toy Run tomorrow! One lane or not, it will be an experience of note.

Thaks for your reply. I agree with you. A good sense of humour is what keeps us all sane. Enjoy your weekend

These pictures aren't as scenic, but they sure cover a good distance!

Day 1


Day 2a


Day 2b


Day 2c


Day 3 - back home.


Thanks to LeRoy for providing the GPS files - available on the website www.bmwclubs.co.za

Over the weekend I received two more enquiries to do this trip. There is is no limitation with regards to the number of members going. The only limitation is the availability of accommodation at Fourriesburg Country Inn or at Fouriesburg. The trip planning doc is on the website www.bmwclubs.co.za - all detail contained therein. So for those still undecided - the choice is yours.

For those who have already decided and booked and confirmed your accommodation, please send me a personal message (MP) on the forum containing your cellphone number and email adress. See you on Friday morning at 9 at the normal starting point.

(Dave - is that the only pics you have?????)

LeRoy Olivier wrote:
(Dave - is that the only pics you have?????)

No - how many do you want me to limit it to??

Happy go Lucky, Did you succeed in obtaining a screen yet?

I got my new screen, but still awaiting for the longer torque bolt (10 mm longer) to arrive at Bavarian so I can safely attach the screen. I discovered that the previous screen was only held by about 2 to 3 threads on each bolt, which is not very good at all. Should be 3 threads beyond the nut (well from an aviation view point).

The choise is yours - minimum 10 will do.

LeRoy,
Just confirming that I did not make a booking at F-burg because I cannot make the trip this weekend...

Enjoy the ride!

LeRoy, I just want to confirm that we are leaving Atterbury Shell at 09:00 on Friday

9 for 9:30 as per the trip planning document - want to give the traffic chance to subside somewhat. We are picking up Johan and Trudy at Bapsfontein and Henk at Delmas as we go through.

We will be quite a large group as 35 people have booked accommodation at FCI. 6 guests, from Lydenburg, will be joining us at Fouriesburg, representing 4 bikes, rough guestimate would then be that we will be roughly 20 to 25 bikes at the starting point.

Lastly - you must remember your passports. The following is sometimes requested at a border post when crossing. 1) Registration Papers, 2) A letter from your insurance underwriter, 3) Exit Letter from your financier (Bank). (Organised mine with Petra at Bavaria)

Kobus, maybe you should head to Bapsfontein intersection to wait with Johan and Trudy. at least that is about half way from Springs to Pretoria.

If bike was paid by cash, is only a passport required?

Yes, but take your registration papers, letter from your insurance as well. They might ask for it or they might not - if you dont have it and it is required - you wont be allowed to do the ride to Katse.

I visit Bavarian tomorrow to get the insurance letter.