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    Wanted: 2014 or 2015 BMW 1200 GS

    Hi, I have a mate with a late 2015 (I think its a 2016 spec) BMW 1200GS, mint condition... He's looking to sell but he's not on the forum, if you're interested PM and I'll put you in touch.. I know he just wants to settle the bank..? ---I think R145k, I know the bike and its a deal... I know...
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    R120 000, BMW R1200 GS LC, 40 000km

    Hi Selling my baby, full service history with BMW since new, accident free. Small scratch on BMW LOGO Badge right hand side. New Anakee 3's, bike is ready to go... Trax box not in great condition but it serves it's purpose...
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    Why you should never ride in the dark

    Just an update, which I will edit into my initial post... The tow truck company charger R13500 to put the bike on a trailer and take it back to PE... About 120km's and won't release the bike to the insurance company till he pays up.. Be prepared on a trip... have your insurance details...
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    Why you should never ride in the dark

    Haaa..  We only managed to get back to PE at about 11pm, my mate decided to hire a corolla and follow us the following day and continue with the trip despite the Kudu story... So all things considered the trip ended well.. PS: My mate did get a lot of messages from the hire car company saying...
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    Why you should never ride in the dark

    If I remember correctly the farmer with the Knipmes was "Niels Van Schalkwyk" but I could be wrong...
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    Why you should never ride in the dark

    A Huge.. THANK YOU to Bie..! I didn't want to be to negative regarding the whole incident, but we stood on the side of the road for over an hour with cars, buses and trucks passing and not one person stopped to check if everything was ok... Bie was the first person..! Thanks again.... If we...
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    Why you should never ride in the dark

    I another farmer stopped with a pen knife that could only be described as something you would clean your fingernails with and cut it up and took it home... Despite the drama I'm glad it didn't go to waste...
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    Why you should never ride in the dark

    I think the bike knew there was a major problem, and switched on the hazards.. there was a front computer box lying near by..  as soon as the bike stop they went off... I had spots behind him and I didn't see it coming.. I think because it jumped out of the ditch we didn't see it, but it...
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    Why you should never ride in the dark

    Hi All, I know the forum and the net is full of similar stories but I've decided to share my experience in a new post in the hope it helps someone in the future.. Can I start by saying my mates and myself are city slickers, and not great riders... and I know someone is going to say you are...
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