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    Life in America - We made the move.

    I am in. I can also make a contribution or two, just say when and where. Maybe a GoFundMe page or something?
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    F800GS Instability - Advice needed

    Okay... so I FINALLY had a chance to take the bike out for a ride. 1) I checked the tyre pressure and reduced to 2.2Bar. Took the bike for a ride, no change. 2) Sunday a friend and I went for a ride, with a pillion on the back the bike was stable all the way to close on 150 Km/h So how now? I...
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    F800GS Instability - Advice needed

    Hi. I have not had a chance yet to do all the checks advised above. Work has kept me desk bound. I will try the suggestions over the weekend and let you know.
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    F800GS Instability - Advice needed

    I will try that. I have changed the ESA setting from Comfort to Sport to Normal (I think), it doesn't make a difference.
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    F800GS Instability - Advice needed

    No. For the mechanically challenged... how do I do that?
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    F800GS Instability - Advice needed

    I got a 2013 F800GS last year. The bike is in excellent condition. I don't ride everyday though. I recently (Desember 2020) noticed that the bike felt unstable when I start going over 120 km/h. Symptoms: The steering feels like it is being buffeted, there is a left-to-right movement on the...
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    *HELP* Lens from PTA to CT

    Hi. I have a friend that is flying back on Saturday.I will check with him, I am sure he won't mind. He lives in Strand.
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    Life in America - We made the move.

    This sounds like something out of Star Trek... Well done Mrs. Zog for branching out. It is awesome!!!
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    Bike Drivers licenses

    A colleague of mine went to Koster, I think, I will double check, he said they were quick and friendly. I don't where in North West your are, but I went to Synergy Racing here in Centurion for a 2 hour lesson two days before my test and without it I would not have passed. Let me know which area...
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    To Jasmyn and Back... Just a quick one

    This would be my first ride report. I apologise in advance for the lack of pictures. I am in the process of gathering all of the nice gadgets and gizmos to take some great pictures on future rides. I had finally gotten my hands on a bike in June, after a long spell without one. Due to my...
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    BakgatJaco son down - RIP

    Jaco en Familie, woorde kan nie beskryf wat ek voel nie. Jammer en simpatie skiet hopeloos te vêr tekort. Ek kan nie self indink wat julle moet ervaar en deur gaan op die oomblik nie. Al wat ek kan sê is sterkte. Ek is innig jammer om te hoor. Ek twyfel glad nie daar aan dat almal wat julle ken...
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    Post Christmas Trip Centurion to Lydenburg

    Thanks. I will see and go through Longtom. I haven't been there in years.
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    Post Christmas Trip Centurion to Lydenburg

    Because I don't see any other tar roads except for the N4  ;) Thanks for the heads-up about the mine trucks. I think I will stick to the highway then. I haven't been on the piece between Middleburg and Stoffberg for close on 20 years. Last time I rode there, the worst traffic was a tractor...
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    Post Christmas Trip Centurion to Lydenburg

    I am planning a trip to Lydenburg from Centurion somewhere between the 27th and the 29th of December 2020, It would be ride there sleep over (accommodation sorted)  and the head back the next day. I would like to avoid the N4 if possible, riding the highway seem as a waste. I am taking a...
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