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    Tom Tom Rider Charging block

    Only reading today, did you come right?
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    Sheep skin seat covers for a BMW 1200GS

    Hi Guy's Does any one know of a shop who can make up or sell me a sheep skin cover for a BMW1200GS rear section seat? Any were in JHB or PTA Thanks Donald
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    Honda TransAlp 650 for sale (2006)

    Thanks Just did not have time last night to take some pic's Donald
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    Honda TransAlp 650 for sale (2006)

    Honda 650 TransAlp  in immaculate condition, for sale. 44,000kms.  Many additional accessories. Hepco Becker bars,carriers, centre stand . Raised screen, K&N filter, Handle bar guards. Overland stainless exhaust R38500 neg. Call 082-564 2750 Donald for viewing.
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    What is more suiteble for a economy GPS. A Zumo 220 or other

    Please some advice, what is the most affordable GPS to fit on a bike. A Garmin Zumo 660 is a bit on the expensive side for now and hen use. Any remarks on the Zumo 220????  :3some:
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    White sludgy stuff on Dakar oil filler cap

    Sorry to have read about  all the technical advice that is given, but what about basic's. Have you checked ,if your breather pipe is not blocked to the aircleaner/ambiant ???, below the frame is ussually a pipe with some kind of restrictor are they clean?? Check it out?
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    Swaziland

    Keep in contact. :arrow: My new wagon should have a birth certificate and a ID as to take it across the border. Spend 3 years covering the area while I worked there. :D Donald
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    Swaziland

    Hi You must have guts to do the Swazi 400. Check with MS2000 if the route is the same as last year, 7 de laan was a killer. Other wise best riding near jozzies. The guy's on site have asked me to join in for a recce trip and as a support team :lol: Regards Donald
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    The Garden Route - A Christmas Holiday Trip Report

    Well done on your report Spend Christmas around Wilderness. I took a day of and send the woman to the beach, climb on my bike and went off to Prince Albert. Did all the passes and great riding
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    Zorst modifications in Cape Town

    Hi When you have completed the job lets us know if it is worth it? Canceld my appointment :( for tomorrow, to fit a gezoem pipe on the Trans Alp :x Work must come first to pay for the pipe Cheers
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    Stator / generator issue, electrical guru's ?

    Hi We have tried to rewind the stator of a old Husky, which only worked for a single out ride in Swaziland. :shock: My suggestion is to strip the stator with the correct tools! When you have the guilty part in your hand get it tested first. If burnt or faulty take a ride out to the second hand...
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    Progressive Springs

    Hi Trans Alp Have you tried Cytech in JHB???? Give Ray a call on 011 433 8850 and ask him if he has stock. He can mail you a comprehensive list of goodies for the Trans Alp. I hope you got a good bonus or Mastercard. I have been shopping by him before going on leave! Techno flex ugrade spring...
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    Koos se Klim

    Hi all This must have been the most writen/discussed subject!!! :D I think some one must take the bull by the horns (Bultaco) and arrange a ride out for all the challangers :!: and have a go. The ones that love their bikes can do side bets on who is going to get on top. There is a place of...
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    Which brand and type of oil do you use?

    Just to give a view of what we have leanernd in the construction industry! Oil is cheaper then a engine, Be wise and use a reputable supplier,ie No recycled oil and rather change oil/filter regularly. When you do ride in water and heavy dust. change the engine oil and wash your air filter...
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    Naudes Nek and Lundeans Nek

    Yeh That's the donkey route. When you get before about 10km before Berkley East from Aliwal North and you have engough fuel, you turn off left into New England Rd into the mountains. There are a view gates to pass, but these are known to the farmers. When you pass the trout dams turm left...
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