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Basic info: 2014 F800 GS Adv, 60,000 k on it, currently traveling Bulgaria, Tail light and Brake light quit working and panel indicated "Lamp".  I went into it and found I was not getting any voltage to the tail light assembly, but then once when I turned it on there was voltage. Worked on it...

I have purchased repair manual for F models on CD. Would be much easier to take with me on long trips is I could copy it to USB thumb drive.  But it is copy protected. If I can not copy I will have to take a CD drive to plug into my net book or print out the parts I think I might need. Any...

I've had a problem with slow bead leak, tubeless tyres. Any recommendations for getting these to seal or do I just need to air them up every couple of weeks. :ricky:

An update for all the good people I met on my why around SA. I crossed into Moz on the 25th of Nov. and just crossed into Kenya today. It has been an adventure. I have blog postings at "horizonsunlimited.com/tstories/thode" I would post report here but have enough problems getting uploaded to...

This is also posted on "Planning a Ride" but I thought I might catch more long distance travelers here. I return to South Africa on 23 Nov. to pick up moto and head north.  Original plan was to try to stick to better roads as it would be two up on loaded 1200 GSA.  Well the wife has backed...

I return to South Africa on 23 Nov. to pick up moto and head north.  Original plan was to try to stick to better roads as it would be two up on loaded 1200 GSA.  Well the wife has backed out, so I am open to alternate routes.  Considering going up the western Riff Valley.  There was a ride...

Anyone know where I might find a head light for BMW in Victory Falls area.  I can run with out it but would like to get it fixed just in case if need it. Bob

The trip– BUMBLING AROUND SOUTHERN AFRICA The People – Bob and Martha from USA (Western Washington State) The Ride – two up on BMW 1200 GSA The When – Starting Nov. 23 m/l and ride for two months The Plan – cram as much into two months as I can.  I have traveled by motorcycle a bit, (the...

Have R1200 GSA which will soon be shipped to South Africa. The USA is still in the dark ages with miles, gallons and feet.  There should be a way to switch the display to metric but I have not found it.  Anyone know how to do this. RJT  :ricky:

Anyone slightly mad and thinking about traveling the world. I Will have a shipping crate available around mid November if anyone is looking to ship a bike out of SA.  Will make it out of thin wall square tube as I have never found a place that had "certified" wood that some countries require. ...