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Lekker piece in this morning's Tshwane Beed on a trip done to the 8 Pretorias. Different media, different market reached and hopefully more exposure for DS riding and everythig that goes with that.  ;D Ek is ietwat dom met die plaas van die artikel of `n link maar hier is hy en ek hoop dit werk...

Went to see a client in Harties today.  :) Took the Bakwena highway and on the way did average 130-145kph (YES! A KLR can do 140 and even 155 kph!). Once in a while the bike would start weaving  or wobble slightly. ??? No - my jacket fits snuggle. No cross wind of any sort at all. Bike...

Need to replace my 2004 KLR with 55 021 km on the clock. Itching? Looking at the new model. What is the opinion out there?

Have to replace the sprockets and chain on my 2004 KLR. Was looking at the tri-metal sprockets from Chaintech in Kempton but believe they only have another shipment in early next year! :( Question: what are the other KLR riders (and non riders) thoughts on sprockets and chain replacement. Does...

Am in the market for new everyday commuting boots and saw the brown and black all leather Forma ATV (I think thats what they're called) boots at Biking Accessories in Pta. Like them because allthough a ATV boot, still flexable for everyday wear...me thinks. Wondering what they would be like for...

I'm on my second set of gloves in just less than a year!  >:DNormal everyday usage of taking off and putting on several times a day as I see my clients all day long. The previous but far cheaper set of gloves still looked and worked well but the good reports on this website and the looks made me...

Went riding on Saturday and got a flat front on my KLR. >:( Must have hit some rocks as I rode into the sun. Nevertheless - what do I do to fix the situation next time I get a flat in the middel of die bos? Tyreseal? Puncture repair kit from a bike shop? ??? Suggestions welcome.

Have recently slept extremely lousy on  one of these self inflateable matresses in the veld on a recent trip. >:( Needless to say at my age die lyf wil nie meer so lê nie!  :-\Any suggestions on someting new to replace old matress - names, prices and shops (in Pretoria area)?? Any suggestions...

From a previos thread complained about the KKLR's speedo that packed up. Race Prererations, Kawasakie agents in Pretorius street, wanted to charge me R 900 for new one or else strip the whole thing and see waht he can do @ RRRRR per hour labour.... :x I dont think so. Whent to Conrad Koen -...

I need some input from the main manne what know :) - my speedo cable just upped and stopped working last week. As it is a way of measuring the amount of kilos I did on a tank before filling up, I need it fixed. When loosenend at the bottom and twirling it, there is a sort of respone at the top...

I am considering putting these tyres on my KLR, front and back. Quite like the tread pattern. :) Does anybody know anything about them or have any experience? Thanks.

Not sure if this is the correct place but my problem is as follow: A friend of mine is turning 50 end of the month and recently bought himself a KLR. As a birthday gift we are looking into the possibilty of either getting him a set of panniers for his KLR or sendiong him on a DS course. I know...

Took my bike for a service and have found a dealer that have 5 helmets in stock (this about 1 1/2 hour ago) @ R 2000 a throw (confirm this price with him). He is also getting more this afternoon and has the visors etc as well. Conrad 082-455-0121

Need to (want to?!) replace my current helmet. :D It has taken a lot of knocks lately including a heavy fall during a accident. Have been looking at the Nolan mx-style helmets as per posts two or three weeks ago. Went to Biking Acessories and Shorty reccommended the Airoh mx-style helmet (me...

Early Saterday morning (05:45) sat drinking coffee and enjoying the early morning after last nights rain. Family sleeping. Decided to see how mutch rain fell in the Donkerpoort area just outside Pretoria. Sommer net `n lekker entjie se ry... :? Pulled on my boots and knee guards (!) but not...

Need help - my KLR blew the engine because of some problem with the oil feed of so iets. Need secondhand top as the new costs in the region of about R 5500. Any suggestions or maybe a second hand complete engine? Thanks.

Any advice/thoughts re the small camping stoves to build a cup of coffe early in the morning when on the road? :( I do not want to brake the bank to buy a Mount Everest fancy dood dat but looking at one where the canisters are esily available, easy and good to use anywhere, etc. What does one...

KLR riders - need some help please. :( I must replace both front and rear sprockets and the chain at the same time. Have done 32 000 on sprockets (originals) and 18 000 on current chain. :lol: I ride mostly on tar seeing my clients and play weekends on dirt roads. Top speed not very NB at...

Warning : Bought myself a pair of Padana pants at CIT in Hatfield in Pretoria last week Friday. That evening, proudly displaying my new purchase to my wife, I zipped the one pantsleg zip down and the whole zip broke in two pieces! I haven't even started riding! Lots of muttering and associated...

New member and severly computer disadvantaged but at least I try to get the postings going! However, I have a question - my Nov 2004 KLR (28 000km to date) uses a fair amount of oil. Estimated about 500ml per 1300-15000 km. Used everyday for commuting and seeing my clients over the city and...