THIS week SunWheels went to Dube, in Soweto, to meet Thabane Ndaba, who has been a biker for a few years.
Thabane is contemplating selling his Honda VTR 1000 in exchange for his dream bike – a Harley Davidson.
Q: What bike do you ride?
A: A Honda VTR 1000 1998 model.
Q: When did you buy it?
A: I bought it in 2012.
Q: Is it your first?
A: No, it’s my third bike.
Q: Do you have a licence?
A: Yes, and I’ve been a biker for over eight years now.
Q: Why did you choose this colour?
A: I had no choice since I bought it from someone secondhand.
Q: Why do you like it?
A: It’s reliable.
Q: Do you have a safety outfit?
A: Yes. Safety comes first.
Q: Would you lend it to someone?
A: No, riding a bike is too risky.
Q: How far have you ridden?
A: Commuting to work I use my bike a lot. But for long distances I prefer a car.
Q: Does it have a pet name?
A: Nope.
Q: Did you change anything on it?
A: No, it’s still in its original state.
Q: Is it your dream bike?
A: No, my dream bike is a Harley Davidson.
Q: What do you think of other road users?
A: Most like speeding, and unnecessarily so. In most cases motorists don’t respect bikers. And not using safety belts is fatal.
