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    My Honda XR500R Bedroom Build - SM Conversion

    Congratulations. I have followed this from day 1, and saved every page for future reference. As far as running the motor in, I got this link from a previous post on Wild dog, give it a try. https://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
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    Michnus Down !!! and up again, thanks!

    Glad to hear that you are okay. Get well soon, hate to say it, but get a KTM next time.  ;)
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    2006 Honda Varadero

    I miss my Vara. Awesome bike.
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    How to remove Road Tar from your bike?

    Paraffin, NOT BRASSO, brasso is a rubbing compound, as mentioned. You can clean your chain at the same time. :)
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    Removing a chain with no master link

    Use a ball penne hammer and something solid, 5 pound hammer for support to put the new chain in. Dont compress the pins too much.
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    Assistance from Dbn Dogs pls!

    I am on leave so I dont have my engineers number with me. But try an engineering shop. There are lots in Queensburgh, and Pinetown. If you dont come right let me know. O72 245 272six.
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    Taken out on the N1 - but up and riding!!

    I am full agreement.  :thumleft:
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    Who will admit?

    Rain or shine, I was on the bike. My worst storm resulted in me head getting wet, the wind blew the rain underneath my helmet, my boots were full of water as well, I froze, I had to do 150km like that. If I still had a bike I would have been on it in this weather.
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    Chain too tight - any legal recourse?

    I had the same problem with my service. Named and shamed, was the only recourse, I copied the DP in on my post on the web, as the chain was not the only problem with my service. Long story short, the mechanic was dismissed, it appears I was not the only complaint. I named and shamed because...
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    DS Riders in Waterfall- KZN

    Hi I am in Crestholme, bit no bike at the moment. I also often see the DS riders. The Red BM in and around Waterfall, and the KTM parked on Bridle road. Would like to meet you guys, but obviously, cant ride with you :(
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    Night riding

    Hijack The number plate looks reversed. My bike was the same, (Illegal of course) Can anyone testify to the fact if it makes any difference to camera's etc? Hijack off On the night driving, I was told many times by mates, that they could not see me from behind. So reflective gear is a must...
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    Solo to the Rhino - a short RR

    Cool report. TX. Pity there are no pics of the rally, the obligatory wet T-Shirt pics....
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    The Wife, the Ex and the Kid

    Beautiful tortoise, but this is for all you dogs out there who come across these on a weekly basis. FYI: As a matter of interest, a Tortoise keeps a store of water in his shell for those dry spells. (He moves at KLR speeds, it takes while to move from one water source to another) When you pick...
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    The Wife, the Ex and the Kid

    Thank you for sharing such a wonderful inspiring Ride Report. Tharina and Peanut you are truly amazing, well done. It shows us all what can be done. On another note, if you don't mind me asking, what did this trip cost you?
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    My off last Sunday

    Been there aswell. I used to watch the shadows between the cars/taxies etc when possible. That saved me a few times. The other thing to watch for the a-holes who open their doors at the robots 'to quickly get something out of the boot.' that gave me quite a few scares.
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