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    Africa bike week (Margate)

    If coming down from Dbs side - use the old main road from Hibberdene to Sheppie.  Road works definitely not bike friendly!  Coastal route better and more scenic.
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    Africa bike week (Margate)

    Naude's Nek should be fine if it has not been raining heavily.  If there has ben rain there are alternative tar routes.  Road from Mt Fletcher to Port Shepstone is a stunning ride!
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    GSA 1200 for sale

    Price dropped to R125K.  Waiting for new crash bars etc from BM.  Now got 34K on the clock.
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    GSA - Rust?

    I am now getting seriously pissed off.  The parts identified by the dealer as needing warranty replacement due to excessive rust are still not authorised by BM.  Unacceptable for a top of the range product.  I love my GSA but BM are starting to cheese me off.  They have a problem and they are...
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    1200GSA Shocking Shock

    Luckily mime started leaking at 32000 K's but still in warranty period (just).  Ryder replaced promptly and I don't know if its my imagination but the new one "feels" much better.  The "rider + luggage" setting at Sport level and the bike is handling like it never has.  I like to think that the...
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    GSA - Rust?

    My 18 month old GSA has had the crash bars replaced twice by the Dealer and there is now a claim with the factory for 12 other parts that are badly rusted. Yes, I live at the Coast but my bike lives under cover and is washed frequently with water and wash/wax.  If BMW says that the bikes rust so...
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    Africa twin Ralle Raid

    Exactly what I am looking for when I sell my 2010 GSA.  Damn, I would be on my way to you now to collect! 
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    GSA 1200 for sale

    Thanks!  I've had two local inquiries but the one guy was too height challenged for a GSA and the was cash challenged.  So, still on the market.
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    GSA 1200 for sale

    Some advice?  Is my price too high?
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    GSA 1200 for sale

    Not using my 2010 GSA for what it is intended for - long distance adventuring.  Time prohibits! Pre 2010 upgrade, fully specced with Trax top box, headlight protector and potentiometer protector. 26 000 K's (all on tar and that's my problem). Offers on R135 000 KZN South Coast...
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    BMW GS800 for sale

    2009 Model, 32000 k's, crashbars, bash plate etc.  R 88 000.00 onco.  Rallye Pro Suit R 6500 or R 6000 if bought with the bike. Phone Daniel 0836714326, he needs to sell to buy his kid a bike! Bike is on the South Coast KZN
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    Africa Twin XRV 750 for sale - The Fat Lady has sung !!! - SOLD.

    Need to downsize (mainly commute these days with only the occasional outride - no time!)- if somebody is interested in my 2010 GSA then I will definitely be interested in the twin.  Are there any buyers out there for GSA's?  This is not a hijack as I am really interested in that twin - it looks...
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    1200 gsa starting issue?

    Thanks guys - still under warranty - told them to fetch and advise.  I am not about to strip the exhaust etc and have them blame me!  Will get Mike to show me how to fix when I go and collect (200 k's away)
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    1200 gsa starting issue?

    Ja, no neutral light - will check sensor.  How do I clean and where is the damned ting?  Thanks for the advise!
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    1200 gsa starting issue?

    Varkie has a problem.  All of a sardine the neutral light does not come on at all and he will only start with the clutch pulled in.  As I put the side stand down (in neutral) she cuts.  Any suggestions?
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