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Dear all, about a year ago, Anne and Jan decided to do the long haul when moving back to Germany. And that we are doing it in style: on motorbikes. However, after our blog post "Zambian sand" we could add a new one: "Stranded in Chipata". Long story short, we need to replace Jan´s rear shock...

Hi all, As we are getting ready for our trip back to Germany, there are some parts that need to leave the house before we do. I don't want to research prices etc. so seemingly fair offers will be taken. 2x Dakar 2004-07 windshield (2 windshields, black plastic, 4 screw type) set of bar ends...

Hi all, A friend of mine is looking for some information and pictures – he is thinking of getting a Honda CTX 200. Maybe some WDs can help out here: Details on the tank mounting – in order to have information about swopping for a longer range tank. Some pics would be great. Maybe somebody has...

Hi all, I am looking for a saddler in Gauteng - any recommendations? Need some stuff worked on: prepping of sheep 2 skins for BMW Dakars repair of Kaoko saddlebags Thanks for any pointers!

Hi guys, I am looking for a centre stand (BMW or accessory brands, new or used) and other items for a reasonable price. Other items on the watch list: SW Motech type crash bars Touring windscreen Wide footpegs small DS tank bag (7-10l) I know about Adventurer and his ability to supply the...

Hi all, I've posted that I am on the lookout for a second Dakar. Today, I found one at Gumtree: https://www.gumtree.co.za/cp-motorcycles-scooters-in-claremont/bmw-f650-gs-dakar-526503621 But I can't check it out because it is in Cape Town. Is there a dog willing to check it out for me? I think...

Hey fellow dogs, In the last couple of weeks my wife and I have finally come to an agreement: We will do our trip back home to Germany on DAKARs.  :pot: Therefore we are now looking for another Dakar post 2004 (the model with the odd windshield) to buy. We want to get this sorted soonish...

Hi fellow dogs, my missus and I would like to do a trip from Johannesburg to Limpopo Province while the other Dogs are feasting in the Eastern Cape. We are both riders but currently just with one bike. We were wondering if any Wilddog in Jo'Burg and around would mind us borrowing his/her dual...

Hi all, I ride a 2006 Dakar and I am very happy with it. However, I oculd do with a wind shield that has a steeper angle to protect me from some of the wind. I saw some pictures of Dakars with a closer to vertical angle including a small lip at the top. Is this an older version of the Dakar...

Hi fellow Wild Dogs, My wife and I are going to Swaziland tomorrow Thursday March 21. Is there anyone out there who would be willing to rent his bike (a fairly light but sturdy dual purpose like a Dakar, XR650, KTM690 etc.) to us so we can enjoy the ride individually? Right now we are going...

Hi all, Crack in the radiator is already sealed - thanks to the guys at Silverton Radiators in Northgate, Johannesburg. But I am looking for a solution that will save the radiator a second crack, and the solution should be cheap... Some research got me hooked to this idea - although the holes...

Hi all, Being new to South Africa also includes that we left our bikes at home in Germany. Hence, we are looking for two adventure bikes in the Gauteng and surrounding provinces: Honda XR 650 L BMW F 650 GS Dakar (with Rotax motor) For each bike, we have a budget of up to R45,000, obviously...

Hi all, My name is Jan Schwarz and I recently moved to Johannesburg. My wife and I both left our bikes at home in Germany - and we are now looking for some adventure bikes that might take us back home one day. Apart from that - we are looking forward to getting to know more bike enthusiasts in...

Hi all, my name is Jan and about 4 months ago, I moved from Germany to Johannesburg. I am staying in Melville together with my wife Anne. We both left our motorbikes (Anne: '97 BMW 1100 GS, Jan: '90 Honda Transalp) in Germany due to the high cost of shipping and so on. Hence, we are without...