If some of you Vaalies don’t know who Flying Brick is, let me help you wise up. They say that “necessity is the mother of invention” and that is true for Flying Brick too.
Way back in 2010, the bossman, Chris Grinton designed a modular rectangular soft luggage system for large adventure bikes that was practical, functional and easily mounted on the passenger seat and carrier rack of large adventure bikes. In fact, when I did a weekend away on the brand new Husqvarna Norden, it was my Flying Brick system that carried my kit.
Based in Paarden Eiland, Cape Town, Flying brick are pretty much a one-stop shop for adventure riding accessories, be it luggage, protective gear for both bike and rider, or whatever. Enter Safari tanks.
Safari Fuel Tanks are an Aussie-based concern that started making long-range fuel tanks for bikes competing in the Safari Rally down under. As with Flying Brick, which started with a single product and morphed into a business, Safari found that their fuel tanks became sought after worldwide.
They now manufacture tanks for most enduro, dual sport and adventure bikes. They have built a solid reputation as a quality, dependable product, which is no surprise, considering their racing heritage. It is something of a coup therefore for Flying Brick to have secured the South African rights to import, distribute and retail their products as of the 1st of September 2022. You can now visit their site at – www.safaritanks.co.za
So, if you want to “go harder for longer” on your GasGas, KTM, Husqvarna, Suzuki, Yamaha, Honda, Triumph or whatever, chances are they have or are developing, a long-range tank for you.
25-litres for your Yamaha Tenere’ T7? No problem, just call the guys at Flying Brick on 021 510 6455 or mail them at [email protected] and they’ll make it happen. If you are in the Cape Town area, even better, pop into the shop, chat with the knowledgeable staff and see what else is new at 8 Shropshire Street, Paarden Eiland.
