@@Thirsty_Fox The Rally would be more than likely too tall for her, but yes I agree Honda would have been smart to give her a long term test bike CRF300L. Her channel gets the views to justify it.
I would do the same for Noraly. Yamaha is also making new 400 rally version...... You really need bigger tank like a rally bike. But I guess any one is good as long it is reliable.
Noraly improved my outlook with her first "who who!' and ooopah!" during the test ride. Sun, blue skies and Noraly back in the saddle. That makes it official.... Life can continue for all of us!
Hi Noraly. Welcome to Johannesburg. My wife and I have been following you since you started your adventures in India and are great admirers. We happen to live just a few kilometers from where you are so please give us a shout if we can help with anything at all. I can just imagine how difficult it is coming to a new country with very little backup.
You hear sooo many horror stories and negative press about SA. But the real truth is that 95% of the people are just like Graeme and his wife, who will go out of their way to help and make you feel welcome and looked after. I have done 3 major tours of SA on a motorcycle and very single time I had an issue, it was minutes before someone stopped to help. One guy drove 200km out of his way with my bike on the back of his bakkie when my tyre shredded. Another guy stripped a cable off the speed boat he was towing to fix my snapped clutch cable. ( that lasted another 4000km) South Africans are wonderful people.
I've visited my dear old 90 yo Dad today. my sister has past on the message-'Itchy Boots is in South Africa.' Went and watched the video of your bike purchase. Dad's been travelling with you since the Enfeild days of South America. Whenever I say, 'Let's go.' Dad says, 'Itchy Boots.' A reference to the line you typically deliver after a quick description of the day's plans. Safe travels IB.
Perfect choice of bike for where you want to go! Japanese reliability, light enough to pick up and good on fuel. Fully loaded you'll notice a drop in performance but cruising at 50mph is the way to see a country. Have a blast!
She's my bike! It's a great one but there are some things to be done on her: 1 the seat is a rock. 2 the pipe is very restrictive and heavy. I had a new one, saved 5 kilos and she gained some power (incredibly) 3 lights need to be improved 4 front suspension is too soft. Really too soft for offroading and really too soft for asphalt. 5 stock tires are shit. Care when it rains. 6 it has a ridiculously small tank. You can get an aftermarket one and gives you 30 per cent more range. 7 I added a windbreaker. 8 the bar is easy to brake. Overall a great bike. Very reliable. After all those mods
Hey!! I just logged on and can't believe you're in South Africa! Welcome here I'm so sure you will enjoy every second! You'll be able to speak Afrikaans with many people too. I'm so glad many overseas people can see how wonderful SA really is and I'm sure quite affordable as well. I hope you'll be doing Swaziland, Lesotho and definitely the wild coast as well! Also the cape with the never ending mountain passes and scenery. Not to mention Namaqualand and perhaps the planetary observatory in Sutherland. Oh and Verneukpan where they do land speed records! way too much to mention but as always you'll have your trip well planned already. Big big hugs! Enjoy!!!!
I couldn't stop myself having a smile when you said 'let's check out how a South African hotel breakfast looks like'. Those who watched this adventurous woman in Argentina(season 2) will understand my comment.
We travel to South Africa regularly and we usually avoid the cities-not only because of crime and traffic but because there are so many places in the country to see (read: NOT game parks). South Africa has a pretty good road network and good cell coverage most places. It also has many different types of regions/climates: subtropical, beaches/coastline, mountain, high plains, scrubland, semi-desert, and desert. Warm Indian Ocean, cold Atlantic Ocean.
today 41 years old dream :; Your videos make me dream of being you, with your trips, your adventures, your experiences, your motorcycles ... I send you my best wishes, continue transmitting and awakening in us that great desire for this adventure. You are great .. thank God that these translators exist and I can express it to you
Oh so funny.....oh left left, don't forget!! Ride safe and have fun. Nice to see you on the road again.....you must come to my beautiful country Canada!!
same here I moved to England after living in Iceland for eighteen months, after three years I went to the USA to visit my family and I caught myself driving on the left side a couple of times. Its amazing how you get used to things, I got used to using the metric system very easily.
Noraly, you have grown so much as a rider and that has been evident to all who watch you. A lot of your consideration went into that choice of bike and I think you will really enjoy it and we all hope it serves you well.
Welcome to South Africa! We live in Gods Favourite part 😉Tzaneen. Nice mountains, nice off roading, beautiful scenery. Safe travels. Hamba 🌹- (means Go in Zulu)
Hi ya Noraly so glad you got you mojo back another pretty girl to the family can't wait to see were you take us ..Boots is on her adventures yippee 😘🏍👍
Behati in afrikaans means she who brings happiness. The bike brings happiness to itchy boots and itchy boots brings happiness to us. Afrikaans originates from dutch language too, perfect!
Put a green band on the left mirror stalk and a red one on the right as a reminder. You can swap them as required as you travel. Saw that from a New Zealander TH-camr that would split his time between NZ (left hand) and Canada (right hand.) He put the bands on as a reminder.
I'm so jealous and yet so happy for you! Although I live in Canada, South Africa is my country of birth and I own a motorcycle there as well, but cannot travel and ride there because of work and the difficulties with travel currently. You are going to be blown away by the scenic beauty, the food and the amazing cultures that South Africa has to offer! Have fun, drink it all in, but please be extra careful and safe because there are safety considerations to keep in mind. Looking forward to joining you virtually!
We used to live in Bryanston. The 'Baron' restaurant, (3km north of the Cramerview Centre where Fire It Up is located) now sits about where our house' dining room used to be! Enjoy your time there.
You are back! Wonderful, I have missed you. I was very much enjoying season 4 and a look at all the things to do on a bike in the Netherlands. Now a new chapter in your life. It'll be so much fun watching what you get up to.
I have never been to South Africa I do remember when many Dutch farmers and their families were murdered and land taken magnificent farms have gone back to wild Bush buildings destroyed by the new owners is that an area to be avoided?
@@daymaker5460 There have been farm murders of late. But not to the extend that you describe. I think what you describe above is more the case with what happened in Kenya and Zimbabwe after their independence. As long as you remember you are in Africa and don't go to stupid places you will be fine. Basically the same as in any third world country.
Itchy boots eyes sparkling again. Congratulation on new ride. Had Honda for so many years without serious problems. Reliable motor, but plastic are expansive, get guards.
Congrats on having two wheels under you again. I know how excited you must be. So glad you are able to resume the adventurous life you were meant for. Let’s go! 🏍🇺🇸
So I have now watched all your videos. I was without WiFi for 6 months over winter 2020/21 so missed these . So fun looking back on the start here after seeing the whole series. Now you have me hooked on Charly too and Roadsup. So so glad you have the lighter Honda now after watching Charly have the worst day of his life dropping his BMW.
Congrats Noraly on the new bike. First time I'm early for the video at 9min in and yes, ride on the left! As per India, Thailand, Malaysia, Australia and Japan to name a few. 👍♥️🇲🇾
When I ask my 6YO daughter what she wants to do, she will often say "LET'S WATCH ITCHY BOOTS". We were excited to see a new season and new adventure. Best days ahead!
I have to say watching you ride across the planet and see how excited you are to pick out a new bike motivates me to get my old KLR back on the road- not heading across Africa but on the move none the less- thanks you may have saved a old man from a boring ass retirement!
There is a youtube channel I think it was this guy @Longwayhome that has a big arrow on his windscreen pointing left to remind him to ride on the left in certain Coutries..
So excited about this series - set in my home country! I hope you're going to tour around the Drakensberg, because that's one of the most spectacular parts of the country for me. Garden Route, and of course a little around my home city, Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula.
Ik ben zoals je weet vanaf jaar geleden gaan kijken ongeveer en de nieuwe filmpjes dus ik weet hoe deze bike heet maar leuk jullie eerste ontmoeting te zien. Save travells groetjes René.
Ben al jaren aan het twijfelen om een keer voor een aantal maanden weg te gaan of langer, maar kan niet kiezen de motor of het huis omruilen voor een zeilboot, tof dat je dit gewoon doet
That laugh, that smile, that infectious joyfulness can only mean one thing.... SHE'S BACK! I look forward to joining you (virtually of course as always) on your continuing 2 wheeled adventure. LET'S GO! Regards from 🇨🇦
It's great you are back Noraly and you are looking fabulous too ! Enjoy your time in South Africa as much as we'll all enjoy watching your travels. You are bringing happiness and hope to those of us still stuck in lockdowns :) All the best !
Great choice of bike Noraly - just ask Austin Vince or Ben King if the CRF 250L is a good bike for overland travel! You can't go wrong with the Honda, bullet proof, frugal, easy to ride, easy to fix, I loved mine (which I sold a couple of months back having owned it since 2014). Oh, you will defo need a bigger tank though, you can get an aftermarket Acerbis one which is well worth you getting fitted on the road somewhere otherwise you'll be looking for fuel stations every hundred miles. Can't wait to see what you make of riding is South Africa, it's defo on my "to do" list for once things get a little more normal....stay safe and enjoy all that lovely weather!
Totally agree Andy! Couldn’t find a quick solution for the larger tank so ended up ordering extra fuel bladder - will pick that up somewhere along the way in a few weeks 👌so far riding here is amaaaazing!! 😍
@@ItchyBoots Hello there! I have the same bike here in Finland with windscreen,rack on back and both sides. The gasoline tank is quite a little but extra tank is cheap and handy. The bike is ok during my trips in Finland. Have a nice adventure there in SA. Lasse
yep. glad that noraly did not have enough money to buy the KTM - just because they always break down (my experience) you can't go wrong with a japanese bike :) have been to ZA 2 times so far - great country with nice people, stunning wildlife, good food & tasty wine :D
So great to see the GP registration plate. My hubby and I grew up on the East Rand, and have been in Cape Town for 26 years. So great to see Noraly in South Africa. I followed all her seasons and although I am way behind, I can't wait to travel South Africa with my favorite TH-camr, Itchy Boots.
You must know that Steph Jeavons has traveled over 50,000 miles on a CRF250L. I have one of them also. Change the seat to Seat Concepts. You may want to drop one tooth on the front sprocket, and definately make arrangements for carrying more petrol. Good selection, you will like it!
Noraly, Taking into account your previous training on different bikes and sports and your experience with the brand, the reliability of the engine, I think it was a good choice
Hey Noraly, you know that because of you I bought myself a motorbike? An adventure bike more precisely? Yeah. You did it. Your trips from Asia and South America convinced me. Now is Africa's turn. Let's see what is popping up!
hey Noraly. Welcome to my neck of the woods. I am glad you dealt with fire it up. Bought 3 of my bikes from Berto, he is the best in the country. He will look after you, like no one else.... Safe and enjoyable riding.
I was in Cape Town in 2019, and I rented a HD Electra Glide, and rode it to the Cape of Good Hope - (bucket list). Coming from the U.S.A., the right lane vs left lane made me think for a quick moment, but when I stopped thinking about it & just rode it was became natural. The ride to the Cape of Good Hope is an AMAZING ride👏...!
Congrats on your "new" Honda CRF250L. It's a great on/off road bike. And from experience, I feel they will never let you down. Nice to see you back on your adventure rides. Thanks.
Great choice Noraly. After 25 years away from motorcycles, I got back in, 2015 in my late 60s, and went with a 2014 CRF250L. Put about 25,000 kilometres in 2 years. Trouble free and reliable. Moved up to CB500X in 2016 so I guess we have similar choice in bikes eh.👍 So glad you are able to get back travelling. Be safe.
Similar story here; started riding at 22 thru 37. Parked it until I was 63; now 65....last two years has been on a '87 BMW K75C. Now I'm looking into something capable off road, but keep the 75 for "road work".
A young motorcyclist was killed in England when a woman from an American forces unit stationed there came out of the base and drove on the right instead of the left. She is refusing to come here and face justice at present. We can only hope.
Hi itchy boots New subscriber from Australia, you must travel here sometime. Good choice of motorcycle Honda's are generally bullet proof. Stay safe and I will keep watching your adventures with great interest. Cheers phil
I laughed at you riding on the wrong side of the road, Noraly. I am from the UK and often drive in the Netherlands. One time I did what you did, and pulled out onto the wrong side of the road. There was a car coming straight at me so I pulled over to the kerb to wait while it had passed. It was a police car and it stopped alongside me. The officer wound down his window, with a big smile on his face, and said, "I knew you must be British, would you like to reverse and try that again?" and then he drove away. Lovely policemen in the Netherlands :)
Being from the UK, I did exactly the same mistake when I got off the ferry at the Hook of Holland - the 1st time I went to the Netherlands - it was 1973 and a lot of the main roads were still cobbled roads.
i did the same in Gothenburg, also confused by traffic lights for trams. i ended up on the pavement with my fully loaded bmw. I used to dispatch ride in London you knew in tourist season . that people would look the wrong way before crossing the road. particularly near stations ,museums etc
Hi Nora. It's nice to have you back on your yuotube channel. I missed you a lot. I really like your new project. You look very good. Africa is a very exciting place and you bought an excellent motorcycle to travel on dirt roads. I hope you come EU later. It would be another exciting country. Congratulations and I will follow you again by yuotube and Instagran !!
@@Ashab597 , Hi there, possible from Poachers and all kind of organized rebell forces on the way up, wild animals, but lets hope when comes to people that good people will be always around her like anywhere else she went before!
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My new Honda girlfriend needs a name! 😍 Pop your suggestions in the comments, I will pick a name this week 😋
SAKURA
Sundari
Zephyr
Zuri
Sheba
She's a real rider.....she didn't seek for speed....she seeks for a bike that made her comfortable and she enjoyed it.....salute!
If I was a manufacturer I would supply you with anything You'd want. The passive endorsement would be enough reward! What a great human you are!
Honestly, this would have been the perfect chance for Honda to get the new CRF300 Rally out there with amazing content.
@@Thirsty_Fox The Rally would be more than likely too tall for her, but yes I agree Honda would have been smart to give her a long term test bike CRF300L. Her channel gets the views to justify it.
I would do the same for Noraly.
Yamaha is also making new 400 rally version...... You really need bigger tank like a rally bike. But I guess any one is good as long it is reliable.
Noraly improved my outlook with her first "who who!' and ooopah!" during the test ride. Sun, blue skies and Noraly back in the saddle. That makes it official.... Life can continue for all of us!
Yeah. It gives me hope of a soon future of travelling again!
I new it she won't be able to retrace her way back. That was first "ups"....
Just bought me a 2015 CRF 250L a couple weeks ago. Only had 515 miles on it. Love the channel. Safe adventures to you.
Hi Noraly. Welcome to Johannesburg. My wife and I have been following you since you started your adventures in India and are great admirers. We happen to live just a few kilometers from where you are so please give us a shout if we can help with anything at all. I can just imagine how difficult it is coming to a new country with very little backup.
You hear sooo many horror stories and negative press about SA. But the real truth is that 95% of the people are just like Graeme and his wife, who will go out of their way to help and make you feel welcome and looked after. I have done 3 major tours of SA on a motorcycle and very single time I had an issue, it was minutes before someone stopped to help. One guy drove 200km out of his way with my bike on the back of his bakkie when my tyre shredded. Another guy stripped a cable off the speed boat he was towing to fix my snapped clutch cable. ( that lasted another 4000km) South Africans are wonderful people.
Great offer. Well done 👍
Yay for South Africans
Noraly you’re too young to remember the old Honda slogan..”You meet the nicest people on a Honda” .. but there ya go! Good luck!
and be bored with them
Super awesome to see someone venture out in this world on a small bike like this. Safe travels!
super awesome ,, are you ok ..
Funny how you miss someone that you don't even know, glad you back and ready to take us on your next adventure.
I second your comment!
me too
She is smarter than the average bear. Not your typical motorcycle vlogger.
Two Honda's in your stable now I'm impressed I'm all about my Honda's. Keep the shiny side up
I've visited my dear old 90 yo Dad today. my sister has past on the message-'Itchy Boots is in South Africa.' Went and watched the video of your bike purchase. Dad's been travelling with you since the Enfeild days of South America.
Whenever I say, 'Let's go.' Dad says, 'Itchy Boots.' A reference to the line you typically deliver after a quick description of the day's plans.
Safe travels IB.
South Africa looks to be an amazing place: we definitely should go there one day, but for now British Columbia and Alaska are waiting!
My brother just visit South Africa and fill hospitality
The 250L is a great choice. A friend of mine has one, very reliable and very capable off road. The bike, not so much the friend.
Perfect choice of bike for where you want to go! Japanese reliability, light enough to pick up and good on fuel. Fully loaded you'll notice a drop in performance but cruising at 50mph is the way to see a country. Have a blast!
BRILLIANT little bike, congrats !
Had mine for 3 years and 25 000km, no problems at all.
She's my bike! It's a great one but there are some things to be done on her:
1 the seat is a rock.
2 the pipe is very restrictive and heavy. I had a new one, saved 5 kilos and she gained some power (incredibly)
3 lights need to be improved
4 front suspension is too soft. Really too soft for offroading and really too soft for asphalt.
5 stock tires are shit. Care when it rains.
6 it has a ridiculously small tank. You can get an aftermarket one and gives you 30 per cent more range.
7 I added a windbreaker.
8 the bar is easy to brake.
Overall a great bike. Very reliable.
After all those mods
Wow very insightful
Noraly you look exactlylike the dutch boy om the paint can,keep the videos coming
So excited for what’s to come. “Shani” means Marvelous in Swahili. And both of you and the continent are marvelous!!
Beautiful name, fits good.
Shani is good, in malayalam shani means saturday
Great name. I hope she goes for that
You have got a very good bike. All the best for your South Africa tour.
Yes!! That’s a great name!
To remined you to ride on the left side of the road tie a peace of ribbon on the lift mirror, Stay Safe.
Phoenix....out of the ashes of the old comes a rebirth in a new county. So glad you're back!!
Hey!! I just logged on and can't believe you're in South Africa! Welcome here I'm so sure you will enjoy every second! You'll be able to speak Afrikaans with many people too. I'm so glad many overseas people can see how wonderful SA really is and I'm sure quite affordable as well. I hope you'll be doing Swaziland, Lesotho and definitely the wild coast as well! Also the cape with the never ending mountain passes and scenery. Not to mention Namaqualand and perhaps the planetary observatory in Sutherland. Oh and Verneukpan where they do land speed records! way too much to mention but as always you'll have your trip well planned already. Big big hugs! Enjoy!!!!
I am a faithful follower... signed on at 67,000 now you have 10 times the following. Can't wait for more adventures, Noraly. Glad you're back! 😎
You'll have a blast on the 250...reliable Honda will get you home every time...welcome back!
I couldn't stop myself having a smile when you said 'let's check out how a South African hotel breakfast looks like'. Those who watched this adventurous woman in Argentina(season 2) will understand my comment.
@@paulwassenaar8351 But what you get is barely a mouthful, certainly not a start to the day!
We travel to South Africa regularly and we usually avoid the cities-not only because of crime and traffic but because there are so many places in the country to see (read: NOT game parks). South Africa has a pretty good road network and good cell coverage most places. It also has many different types of regions/climates: subtropical, beaches/coastline, mountain, high plains, scrubland, semi-desert, and desert. Warm Indian Ocean, cold Atlantic Ocean.
today 41 years old dream :; Your videos make me dream of being you, with your trips, your adventures, your experiences, your motorcycles ... I send you my best wishes, continue transmitting and awakening in us that great desire for this adventure. You are great .. thank God that these translators exist and I can express it to you
Oh so funny.....oh left left, don't forget!! Ride safe and have fun. Nice to see you on the road again.....you must come to my beautiful country Canada!!
I tried to add to the name suggestion, would not accept my reply......a SA friend suggested a well common name there would be "Antionette"
First time I rode in left hand drive I actually put a sticker with an arrow on the windshield. Saved me many times!
same here I moved to England after living in Iceland for eighteen months, after three years I went to the USA to visit my family and I caught myself driving on the left side a couple of times. Its amazing how you get used to things, I got used to using the metric system very easily.
Seven months later and this little bike is as famous and gutsy like it’s owner.
You must come to Namibia. I lived there for a year, and I feel it's the most beautiful place in the world. It's also perfect for off-road exploration.
A motorcycle's shining headlight on any road in this modern world is a lifesaving beacon with oncoming traffic !
Enjoy South Africa, a beautiful country lots to explore. Keep safe! My husband and I really enjoy your videos.
Noraly, you have grown so much as a rider and that has been evident to all who watch you. A lot of your consideration went into that choice of bike and I think you will really enjoy it and we all hope it serves you well.
The Honda 250l is a nice choice. There is plenty of aftermarket accessories for that bike.
Welcome to South Africa! We live in Gods Favourite part 😉Tzaneen. Nice mountains, nice off roading, beautiful scenery. Safe travels. Hamba 🌹- (means Go in Zulu)
Hi ya Noraly so glad you got you mojo back another pretty girl to the family can't wait to see were you take us ..Boots is on her adventures yippee 😘🏍👍
Now I know who the lady was that was vlogging at the motorbike shop on that note welcome to South Africa
Behati in afrikaans means she who brings happiness. The bike brings happiness to itchy boots and itchy boots brings happiness to us. Afrikaans originates from dutch language too, perfect!
like Behati Prinsloo. Or if you rearrange the letters boner hospital. That sounds like happiness ;)
I do not think that word appears in any Afrikaans dictionary.
Its not Afrikaans, more like Tswana or Zulu.
Google behati meaning, every name specialist website links this to Africa and the definition provided. They cant all be wrong can they?
For nala drof, correct me if im wrong but when did dictionaries start listing names of people?
Be really mindful when you leave a petrol station, it is then when you will forget to drive on the left! Glad to see you back on the road :-)
Put a green band on the left mirror stalk and a red one on the right as a reminder. You can swap them as required as you travel. Saw that from a New Zealander TH-camr that would split his time between NZ (left hand) and Canada (right hand.) He put the bands on as a reminder.
That won't happen often. That Honda 230 will come damn close to 100mpg.
I'm so jealous and yet so happy for you! Although I live in Canada, South Africa is my country of birth and I own a motorcycle there as well, but cannot travel and ride there because of work and the difficulties with travel currently. You are going to be blown away by the scenic beauty, the food and the amazing cultures that South Africa has to offer! Have fun, drink it all in, but please be extra careful and safe because there are safety considerations to keep in mind. Looking forward to joining you virtually!
We used to live in Bryanston. The 'Baron' restaurant, (3km north of the Cramerview Centre where Fire It Up is located) now sits about where our house' dining room used to be! Enjoy your time there.
You are back! Wonderful, I have missed you. I was very much enjoying season 4 and a look at all the things to do on a bike in the Netherlands. Now a new chapter in your life. It'll be so much fun watching what you get up to.
Good luck!!! Looking forward to see SA through your experience.
Welcome to South Africa! You are going to love the roads and scenery here and the whole of Southern Africa. You would not want to leave. Lekkerrr!
I have never been to South Africa I do remember when many Dutch farmers and their families were murdered and land taken magnificent farms have gone back to wild Bush buildings destroyed by the new owners is that an area to be avoided?
@@daymaker5460 There have been farm murders of late. But not to the extend that you describe. I think what you describe above is more the case with what happened in Kenya and Zimbabwe after their independence. As long as you remember you are in Africa and don't go to stupid places you will be fine. Basically the same as in any third world country.
Its so wonderful to hear again that good morning internet and time intro. Really missed it. ❤️
Itchy boots eyes sparkling again. Congratulation on new ride. Had Honda for so many years without serious problems.
Reliable motor, but plastic are expansive, get guards.
Congrats on having two wheels under you again. I know how excited you must be. So glad you are able to resume the adventurous life you were meant for. Let’s go! 🏍🇺🇸
‘’This feels pretty good, I’m driving on the wrong side of the road” (laughter), great to have you back in our lives Noraly.
So I have now watched all your videos. I was without WiFi for 6 months over winter 2020/21 so missed these . So fun looking back on the start here after seeing the whole series. Now you have me hooked on Charly too and Roadsup. So so glad you have the lighter Honda now after watching Charly have the worst day of his life dropping his BMW.
Congrats Noraly on the new bike. First time I'm early for the video at 9min in and yes, ride on the left! As per India, Thailand, Malaysia, Australia and Japan to name a few. 👍♥️🇲🇾
The moment you started riding on the right hand I was like "on the left-hand side, on the left-hand side " 😀
Yes,South Africa was a British Colony so they still drive on the left like we do in Britain!
@@davidknowles3459 : Just like in India where you started in season one.
Me too! Shouting at the screen. NORALY! Wrong side!
I did exactly the same thing as both Hennie and Carl did.... Left hand side.
I wish you a pleasant stay in our beautiful country
When I ask my 6YO daughter what she wants to do, she will often say "LET'S WATCH ITCHY BOOTS". We were excited to see a new season and new adventure. Best days ahead!
I have to say watching you ride across the planet and see how excited you are to pick out a new bike motivates me to get my old KLR back on the road- not heading across Africa but on the move none the less- thanks you may have saved a old man from a boring ass retirement!
That was very good condition for the age of it,someone loved it.well done 👍🇬🇧
There is a youtube channel I think it was this guy @Longwayhome that has a big arrow on his windscreen pointing left to remind him to ride on the left in certain Coutries..
Probably you talking about Pawel from motorcycle adventures
So excited about this series - set in my home country! I hope you're going to tour around the Drakensberg, because that's one of the most spectacular parts of the country for me. Garden Route, and of course a little around my home city, Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula.
Ik ben zoals je weet vanaf jaar geleden gaan kijken ongeveer en de nieuwe filmpjes dus ik weet hoe deze bike heet maar leuk jullie eerste ontmoeting te zien. Save travells groetjes René.
It’s going left thru the roundabouts that always gets me into trouble! Safe journey! Looking forward to the season!!!
'Good morning Internet' -and Noraly in a hotel room with wet hair, looks like the start of a new adventure folks!!
All those Off-Road sessions you did, left a mark it seems. Wish you great adventures with your new bike and a safe riding season!
Ben al jaren aan het twijfelen om een keer voor een aantal maanden weg te gaan of langer, maar kan niet kiezen de motor of het huis omruilen voor een zeilboot, tof dat je dit gewoon doet
That laugh, that smile, that infectious joyfulness can only mean one thing.... SHE'S BACK! I look forward to joining you (virtually of course as always) on your continuing 2 wheeled adventure. LET'S GO! Regards from 🇨🇦
It's great you are back Noraly and you are looking fabulous too ! Enjoy your time in South Africa as much as we'll all enjoy watching your travels. You are bringing happiness and hope to those of us still stuck in lockdowns :) All the best !
Great choice of bike Noraly - just ask Austin Vince or Ben King if the CRF 250L is a good bike for overland travel! You can't go wrong with the Honda, bullet proof, frugal, easy to ride, easy to fix, I loved mine (which I sold a couple of months back having owned it since 2014). Oh, you will defo need a bigger tank though, you can get an aftermarket Acerbis one which is well worth you getting fitted on the road somewhere otherwise you'll be looking for fuel stations every hundred miles. Can't wait to see what you make of riding is South Africa, it's defo on my "to do" list for once things get a little more normal....stay safe and enjoy all that lovely weather!
Totally agree Andy! Couldn’t find a quick solution for the larger tank so ended up ordering extra fuel bladder - will pick that up somewhere along the way in a few weeks 👌so far riding here is amaaaazing!! 😍
it beats green laneing around the Chilterns Andy that's for sure!
@@ItchyBoots Hello there! I have the same bike here in Finland with windscreen,rack on back and both sides. The gasoline tank is quite a little but extra tank is cheap and handy. The bike is ok during my trips in Finland. Have a nice adventure there in SA. Lasse
yep. glad that noraly did not have enough money to buy the KTM - just because they always break down (my experience)
you can't go wrong with a japanese bike :)
have been to ZA 2 times so far - great country with nice people, stunning wildlife, good food & tasty wine :D
That bike looks kind of light weight to me. I think I would have preferred a 400 or 500.
So great to see the GP registration plate. My hubby and I grew up on the East Rand, and have been in Cape Town for 26 years. So great to see Noraly in South Africa. I followed all her seasons and although I am way behind, I can't wait to travel South Africa with my favorite TH-camr, Itchy Boots.
This is going to be the best season yet Noraly... I can’t wait
A European female touring on her own in SA - Hmmm - brave lady. Love your spirit - and I genuinely wish you luck.
You must know that Steph Jeavons has traveled over 50,000 miles on a CRF250L. I have one of them also. Change the seat to Seat Concepts. You may want to drop one tooth on the front sprocket, and definately make arrangements for carrying more petrol. Good selection, you will like it!
The Seat Concepts seat is a good investment, but I still find mine to be quite uncomfortable for long rides.
@@zingzach me too, but much better than stock.
Noraly, Taking into account your previous training on different bikes and sports and your experience with the brand, the reliability of the engine, I think it was a good choice
Hey Noraly, you know that because of you I bought myself a motorbike? An adventure bike more precisely? Yeah. You did it. Your trips from Asia and South America convinced me. Now is Africa's turn. Let's see what is popping up!
Great choice!!! I’m looking at a new 300rally when it or if it shows up at my dealer!! Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
Congratulations, I can't wait to see where the little Honda takes you. Am so glad you are back.
hey Noraly. Welcome to my neck of the woods. I am glad you dealt with fire it up. Bought 3 of my bikes from Berto, he is the best in the country. He will look after you, like no one else.... Safe and enjoyable riding.
This spring will be perfect, watching you in Africa, Im so happy for you :)
It is so nice to see you picked a dual sport instead of an adventure bike this time! In my opinion dual sports are so underrated!
That is a dirt bike not a duel sport.
@@daymaker5460 learn the terminology. If it was strictly a dirt bike it would not have turn signals or a place to attach a license plate.
Rumour has it, sun shines wherever Noraly goes because of her positivity
I don't recommend you watch her Iceland trip then!
@@MianCowell I actually watched it, weather was nice enough
@@MianCowell Nordic gods tried to defy her and failed most of the time
I was in Cape Town in 2019, and I rented a HD Electra Glide, and rode it to the Cape of Good Hope - (bucket list). Coming from the U.S.A., the right lane vs left lane made me think for a quick moment, but when I stopped thinking about it & just rode it was became natural. The ride to the Cape of Good Hope is an AMAZING ride👏...!
Welcome to our Home! I hope you enjoy our beautiful country and our hospitality!
I am watching and thinking, "you are on the wrong side of the road" and started to worry, glad you corrected it.
most of the world travel on the left
@@GSXRI300 It's the contrary...
@@GSXRI300 No....
Too funny. I was just thinking that you go so many places and wondering how you remember which side to ride on. 😬
Congratulations and happy riding.
So glad you’re back, can’t wait to ride along on more adventures, safe travels 👍
Congrats on your "new" Honda CRF250L. It's a great on/off road bike. And from experience, I feel they will never let you down. Nice to see you back on your adventure rides. Thanks.
Nice to have you back Noraly. I missed your travels so much.
Impressively decisive and go-getting Noraly.
Great choice Noraly.
After 25 years away from motorcycles, I got back in, 2015 in my late 60s, and went with a 2014 CRF250L.
Put about 25,000 kilometres in 2 years. Trouble free and reliable.
Moved up to CB500X in 2016 so I guess we have similar choice in bikes eh.👍
So glad you are able to get back travelling.
Be safe.
Similar story here; started riding at 22 thru 37. Parked it until I was 63; now 65....last two years has been on a '87 BMW K75C. Now I'm looking into something capable off road, but keep the 75 for "road work".
Hi i am Gareth and I am from south Africa and i start watching your episode and I love all of dem
You look like you made a Good Choice.
Even though I'll miss the Himalayan.
Best Wishes from Montana! M.H.
I have one - love it. For 95 percent of the riding I do it's all I need. Wish it had a bigger tank from the factory, though.
So happy to hear “good morning internet”! I think you should name her Jolene. Take care!
Lefty is a good name
It is so hard to remember to stay left when you’re so used to driving on the right hand side of the road
the house have high walls because there is a big security problem there, take care and have a good road.
I was shouting at the screen when you started your test ride and went to the wrong side of the road. We've all done it 😁
Place a red arrow sticker on the centre of the handle bar pointing to the left. Too easy to make a mistake when departing from a quite area.
I never shouted at any screen.
A young motorcyclist was killed in England when a woman from an American forces unit stationed there came out of the base and drove on the right instead of the left. She is refusing to come here and face justice at present. We can only hope.
@@thetessellater9163 yes let's share some negative horror Stories. It's so much fun.
At last some left hand driving for us in the UK :o) Glad to see you are back out in the world to entertain us once again,
Hi itchy boots
New subscriber from Australia, you must travel here sometime. Good choice of motorcycle Honda's are generally bullet proof. Stay safe and I will keep watching your adventures with great interest. Cheers phil
👩🏼 two minute ride “I’m lost already “
This is going to be an awesome adventure.🏍
Be careful and stay safe hun.🍻🌲
I laughed at you riding on the wrong side of the road, Noraly. I am from the UK and often drive in the Netherlands. One time I did what you did, and pulled out onto the wrong side of the road. There was a car coming straight at me so I pulled over to the kerb to wait while it had passed. It was a police car and it stopped alongside me. The officer wound down his window, with a big smile on his face, and said, "I knew you must be British, would you like to reverse and try that again?" and then he drove away. Lovely policemen in the Netherlands :)
Had a very similar experience in Japan!
@Alice de Janze that is sad, I realise that I was very lucky
Being from the UK, I did exactly the same mistake when I got off the ferry at the Hook of Holland - the 1st time I went to the Netherlands - it was 1973 and a lot of the main roads were still cobbled roads.
i did the same in Gothenburg, also confused by traffic lights for trams. i ended up on the pavement with my fully loaded bmw.
I used to dispatch ride in London you knew in tourist season . that people would look the wrong way before crossing the road. particularly near stations ,museums etc
Put a big orange arrow pointing to the left on the handle bars. At least for the first few days.
Gosh Noraly, you've been in SA for all of 24 hours and you're saying "hey" just like a proper South African! :D
Hi Nora. It's nice to have you back on your yuotube channel. I missed you a lot. I really like your new project. You look very good. Africa is a very exciting place and you bought an excellent motorcycle to travel on dirt roads. I hope you come EU later. It would be another exciting country. Congratulations and I will follow you again by yuotube and Instagran !!
Gefeliciteerd met je niewe “alles”! Leuk dat je weer lekker bezig kan zijn.
I spent several years there, I hope you understand the dangers and take the needed precautions. It’s a beautiful place, but It can get ugly fast.
Привет , в чем опасность ?
@@Ashab597 , Hi there, possible from Poachers and all kind of organized rebell forces on the way up, wild animals, but lets hope when comes to people that good people will be always around her like anywhere else she went before!
@@Ashab597 местные там крайне агрессивные
Greetings from Greece ! Have fun !
Smart thinking Noraly.Guest house only short distance to motorbike shop.Choosing a new steed can be con fusing because like everything,"Time tells!"