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    Decent Bike Cover

    Hi Does anyone know where I can get a decent quality Bike Cover (in Cape Town)- to fit Yam TDM 850 -(she is a rather large beast). I commute on her daily so she stands outside. I have already been through 3 of those 'Midas Autogear'  150 buck  models.They just don't last . I am even...
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    Chain Riveting Tool for a DID 'X' Ring Chain.

    Hi Does anybody  know where I can get a Chain Riveting Tool for a 530 'X' Ring Chain. Any idea of what they would cost ? My problem is I am coming to the end of a major suspension overhaul on my Yamaha 850 and now need to get the new chain fitted - I cant ride the bike  as it has no chain...
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    Kawasaki KLE 500 vs a KLR 650

    Hi Been a bit of a lurker for ages.......... I am trying to draw a comparison between these 2  bikes. I will possibly be in the market for a  change in bike. I would like something that can handle the daily (±8km each way) commute, can be used Offroad to explore and the occasional jaunt...
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    TDM 850

    Hi Anyone out there know the TDM 850 Parallel Twin ? I have an old 92 with an oil leak on the front sprocket - I can get a new seal ex Europe Anyone ever changed one of these Ian
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    Vintage Foot-up Trials

    Hi The Fantic 240 (211cc) is about the best twin shocker ever made - also good is a Fantic 300 300 (240cc) Bear in mind that there were only about 4000 TL 250's were ever built worldwide so if you get one preserve it - it is about as commom as hens teeth Try this forum - they know foot ups...
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    Popped my Trials Cherry at a Wobbler today.

    Trials in the Western Cape.... Trials is quite active in the Western Cape (Cape Town Area) - I have ridden off and on for years You need to get hold of Brian Barson of the Nomads Club he should be able to give you the lowdown on it - as to learning - simple, get a bike and try it Heres's the...
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    Balanced Introduction

    Hi Allow me to introduce myself ... found the Forum by way of an old friend that I got in touch with again after many years I Live in Cape Town & have spent years riding in a balanced fashion - hence the forum name ... Ian
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    Bike ride at rietvlei (old enduro scrambler and yama blaster 200

    Hi Just joined the Forum but I saw something that caught my eye!! That 'Small Enduro Bike' is actually something very special & quite rare!! It is a Yamaha TY80 Trials bike (Foot Ups Bike) - That one looks original & very good to me from the pics!!! Please look after it & preserve it !! Ian
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