Recent content by Nyfie

Carb cleaner is not a bad idea. I have used it myself and works a charm. Just remember that carb cleaner is a strong solvent and has a tendency to dissolve some plastics and damage rubber seals. I don't think this should be a problem within the area of this discussion but just check what it does...

I have added a photo for people to see. The nr 4 label is the throttle valve actuator. Sorry I don't have a photo of the disassembled throttle body, but it is pretty straight forward. Once you take the throttle-valve actuator off you will have access to the "air circuit" that is dirty. I must...

I have found that a great deal of 650 owners have been having the same frustrating problems. Difficult cold start, bad idling and the bike would just die for no apparent reason and to top it all the problem is not consistant and if you took you bike to a dealer the computer reports no problem...

Hi I have a 2001 bmw dakar going 90000km. Old baby still running strong with no problems except for 1. My rear disc is worn out of tolerance and need to replace it. Anybody have a disc to sell? On the matter have used generic pads and did not like them much as they tended to make the brakes...

Hi I am traveling to De Aar on 12 Sept Wednesday on my Dakar. I intend to leave around 8am. My Route is Stellies, Wellington, Ceres, Sutherland, Fraserburg, Loxton, Victoria West, Britstown then De Aar. Anybody who feels like joining is more than welcome. Any info would also be welcome as I...