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Its been  a while since I was actively looking for a bike. I used to rise (and love) my 2004 BMW Dakar. I sold it when I had too many hobbies in the Cape and then found a 150cc Sym scooter that I used to commute a lot. Sold that when we left SA, we are now back and my wife's dodgy 150cc Bigboy...

I am moving house and found two Oxford Side Panniers and a bike cover that I hid away in storage. Not going to have a bike for a good long while so they are up for grabs. Truth is that I have no idea what panniers like these are worth. New they are retailing for around R2500 to R3000. Since...

I am looking at getting back into biking, the traffic from Blouberg to work is getting me down. Looking at the 650 singles as they are simple, lighter and much more stable than a scooter for my 6'3" 100kg frame. My maximum budget is R40k... I can maybe go above this if you have something extra...

KLR Dogz, after much deliberating and putting off of decisions because I couldn't decide, the KLR is becoming the clear winner. I want something to get to work and back safely (40km round trip in traffic, max speed +- 90-100km/h) I am a big guy (tall and around 100kg). Value for money and...

Its a bit lame running around my house in MX boots without a bike  8) Anyone looking for a solid pair of very good condition boots for a good price? Only used them for about 3-4 months before selling my bike last year. R750 (They cost about R1500 new??) EDIT : Confirmed this morning they are...

Whole range of gear to be SOLD... Everything must go, finally had time to take pics of it all! > Low Engine Crash Bars (BMW F650GS Dakar) R800 > Tourmaster Transistion 2 Grey Jacket Large/XLarge MD/42 incl liner (Good condition one zipper on the right shoulder has broken but the velcro works...

Hi dogs... My bike is all but sold to  a guy, he is humming and hahhing about taking the panniers and topbox with the deal. What is a fair price to sell these items for?? I was thinking about R3000 for both alu panniers and R1000 for the top box. All BMW locking with ignition key??? Please...

My Dakars indicator lights stopped working a week ago (after riding home in some rain?) The emeregency lights however were working at this stage. Two days later the emergencies stopped working. I have checked the fuses and they are 100% Seens advice to replace the relay? Open up the Indicator...

For Sale : BMW Dakar 650 GS Year         : 2004 Engine     : 650 Single Cyclinder Twinspark (Latest iteration of the Dakar made from 2004-2007 with a bit more power than predecessors) Mileage    : 22 290km Condition : Very Clean, a few scuff marks on the handle bar guards Reason : I am moving...

Hey guys, So I am moving to Cape Town at the end of the month  ;D It looks like I will be using the Dakar as my primary commuting machine from wherever we find a place into pinelands every day. I am very keen to do some good on road courses so that I am fully aware of whats going on and to...

Hi guys, So I am in Secunda today and thought I would see if anyone knows of someone here who may have brake pads, fork oil seals and fork oil for a BMW dakar. Would be very convenient to pick it up here. My bike really needs the TLC Sharp

Howsit, I need to replace fork seals and brake pads on my BMW 650 Dakar. Does anyone know where I would pick up these spares in the Vanderbijlpark/Sasolburg Area? Thanks in advance

So, when I bought my dakkie a while back a got two system 4 BMW flip type helmets with the deal. Both barely used in good condition, I think one is a large and the other a medium (medium converted so that it can be an open face too with a large visor). I dont ming the large (except for how lame...

Hi, I know some of the dogs have used the bigboy pitbike footpegs on other bikes (KLR etc) I went with a mate to check them out at a dealer on friday and it seems they may fit the Dakar and/or 800 GS. Anyone tried this? Either way I will try a set on my dakar and report back... Pricing seems...

I recently bought a 2004 BMW 650 Dakar, I am a long fellow and the bike had a low seat fitted. There were a few cuts in the vinyl so I needed a new seat or a recover. I took it to Modern Upholsterers in Vanderbijlpark (I am not affiliated, just wanting to share great service and a great product)...

Morning Dogs, I am in the process of trying to get an upholsterer to raise my low seat and replace the vinyl... Adventurer suggested I chuck it out on here as a swop because many short dogs need low seats... I am 1.9m tall so the low seat is a tad low... Anyone keen? I will post pics once I...

Hi, Adventurer on the forum has proposed some pretty good prices on both handle bar risers and wide foot pegs for my 2004 650 Dakar. Thought to just chuck a request out here to see if any dogs have the above lying around and are willing to sell? That or offer to pooratech some for me  :D...

Hey, I am dabbling in getting into adventure biking and am in the process of learning how to ride on a mates bike. My question to those in the know. Am I better off spending R40-50k on a 650gs or rather save up and spend R70-R80k on a naaaice F800 GS > I have never ridden bikes before > Find...

Hi, I am new to the forum. Went for my first ever bike ride with Bertrand and Little Fire over the weekend. What a great morning. Look out in the forum, i am looking at what ride to get. Leaning toward a 650 x challenge... But open to advice. Seems to be a great community here