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    GS1200 ignition problem

    I am told that it is just the antenna pick-up.  It is the ring around the ignition switch. If you have a mate with the same type of bike, you can borrow his one to try. Alternatively, if you have someone with a GS911 and you access the system, it will give you an error of antenna.  I have a...
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    3 SOUTIES SUKKEL WITH 1 BOER IN BAVIAANS & DIE HEL

    Nice ride report, sitting here in Malawi for the next 9 months, I think of the roads and the area and when I see the photos I think of the times I have ridden there. Thanks for sharing. With regards the water crossings, it is the same story with a car, bakkie. Don't enter too fast, don't ride...
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    Stolen GPS

    If you have the machine number, serial number, you can notify Garmap in SA that the machine was stolen. In order for someone to upgrade the software, they have to supply the serial number to GARMAP, plus customer details, pay online so there could be a paper trail. Hope this helps.
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    1982 KDX250 Water Pump anyone?

    Go to bike hospital, they had about 10 to 15 bikes, some stripped for spares and complete bikes.
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    A Bang & a Blow..... any advice on getting BMW to fix?

    Goose, I agree that the BMW EU setting is not applicable to the SA market. They have the bikes set for Euro4 and 5 emmission standards. My 2006 GSA does exactly that, so I learnt to ride the bike below 5k or above 6k. If I wanted to overtake a bike and I was at 5k, I just geared bown 1 gear and...
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    Wishing for a Yamaha DT 125

    In Malawi we sell brand new DT125, DT 175, any colour you want. Only problem is the price. We sell the the 125 for MK 599 000 which is about R30 000.00 Export price.  The 175 is MK 649 000 and is R 32 500.00 Export price.
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    Kaoko - A journey, not destination!

    QuicksilverE, having just last week relooked at some of the maps we used to plan this trip, looking at all the photos we took, Zonkelnut, Hydr8 and my own, I tend to see other places on the trip which we did not stop and take photos of. I am off to Malawi end of the month to live there for 3...
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    Eureka City - Sheba Mine - Barberton

    Zonke, what ever happened to the rest of this RR? I know the pic's were very old but could we still see them. PLEASE :imaposer:
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    Giraffe Rally Zimbabwe - Border crossing Info needed

    This weekend. Friday 31st July to 2nd August at Tod's Motel, about 100 km from Beight Bridge.
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    Giraffe Rally Zimbabwe - Border crossing Info needed

    Hi All, I was wondering if someone has been to Zimbabwe lately by bike? I was wondering if they have the following up to date figures /prices: Carbon tax in Zimbabwe? Beight brodge toll fees? Insurance fees? What other fees are required? I do know that Mugabe needs funds but I need to know how...
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    1200GS ABS - Concerned scared

    Check the basic's first. First the front brake lever. Sometimes people bump them down a little and this causes the ball on the brake lever to rest on the brake lever and the brake light stays on. While you ride, the brake / ABS thinks it mus be activatedto supply pressure (model fitted with...
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    1200Gs red triangle on after service

    Dreamer, no problem, name the day and I will try fit you in. I have PM'ed you my cell number.
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    1200Gs red triangle on after service

    Dreamer, I have a GS911 device.  I live in Centurion and if you want to pop past, I will gladly put it on and run a test. I will then tell you where the problem lies and possibly even fix it while you are here. Let me know.
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    So you think you know something about auto electrics?

    Sorry for the late reply, been busy and not much time to surf WD's. Please explain what bike it is first, this way, I can get a picture in my mind of what system it is. Like Rufus115 said, depending on bike and system, this could have in influence.
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    Gear selector switch - BMW GSA - no neutral light. Maybe sorted!?!?

    If it messes around when you turn the handelbar, that would indicate to me that there is a loose connection on one of handel bar switches. I don't think the Instrument cluster as that stays still when you move the bars. I would check the switches and their harnesses for a break in the wire...
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