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Tibbie - Suzuki DR 650 SE Asking price - R40 000 2010 model 20 092 km (bought it at something like 18 500) A bit of back ground on the bike: My wife, Nadine, and I moved to Namibia almost 2 years ago. We bought this beauty for Nadine as she was keen to get into adventure biking. It was...

So this is my problem: I checked my valve clearance and adjusted accordingly over the weekend, rocker arm type. Three of the four are fine and stay in adjustment. The fourth, my right hand exhaust valve move out of adjustment when i turn the engine over after i set the clearance. Why??? I...

I'm sure this has been discussed before, but when searching I couldn't really find anything. If there's a thread of this that anyone knows of could you please paste a link?  :thumleft: I want to know if one can turn the back tyre around so that it runs down equally? Would it screw up the tyre...

The ride itself was short. The build up to it was a long affair of sorting logistics between four countries and six brothers bound by ropes and sprockets. It all began when I decided to move to Namibia (https://wilddog.net.za/forum/index.php?topic=177214.0) and getting married in the process...

I go riding solo quite often, mostly in the desert area around Swakopmund. There have been times where i almost got lost in the dunes while it is getting dark, or go explore a new track and then get disorientated in the mist etc. I always tell my wife where, in general, i am going to ride. But...

I’m sitting at the office with not much to do other than day dream about riding and thus this story have finally been put down on e-paper. I’m still working on the last bit but should have the goods delivered during the day for your own day dreaming pleasure. It’s been almost a year now since I...

Hi all, Im new to the XR, and new to a kick start bike so excuse me if i bring up stuff that makes me look like a noob. Cause I am. Im having difficulty starting my bike. When i first got it I could get it started with a kick or three, even from cold with half choke. Now the bike doesn't...

So, from what i read on the great interweb the DT seems like an indestructable, reliable light weight bike that can handle pretty much any terrain, it has a low seat height and is not geared as strongly as other smokers. This all sounds like a pretty good deal for a beginners bike for my wife...

I have a friend in Jozi who wants to bring her bike (Suzi DR200) down to Cape Town this December. She does not want to ride the little guy all the way so she's looking for someone who can assist in either of the following ways Someone with a bike trailer who is going to CT with space to spare...

I am looking for a pink ladies jacket (not leather) for my girlfriend. She is 1.62m tall so probably a small or medium would fit. It should preferably be an adventure jacket, ie not a shorty and can be new or used. If used the jacket must not be of the holey, falling apart at the seems sorts. I...

Hey dogs. I am sure this topic has been discussed before but I could not find much useful information in my short search. I am moving from Cape Town to Swakopmund, Namibia at the end of July and I want to take my bike (2008 KLR650) with me, obviously! Now I know what your thinking: ride it...

I was riding along on my 2008 KLR two days ago when the bike suddenly cut out while cruising. I down geared, dropped the clutch, but nothing. No lights, indicators, neutral light. Nothing. Dead.  ??? I rinsed the bike just before I left home that day and had a full tank of fuel. After a 3 km...

Hi y'all. i am brand new to the two wheeled community and it was the best choice i ever made  ;D i recently bought a KLR 650 and it's the first bike i ever owned.  but now i must stock up with some protective gear, so i have a few questions and would appreciate some feedback. i am going to use...