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    Flying CPT-PE 3 July, returning Sat. 8 July

    I'm off to PE on short notice tomorrow pm, so if anyone wants to send a small hand luggage parcel CPT to PE, or need anything going the other way, give me a shout on 0825054248 Tinus
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    Vintage motorcycle boots auction

    Size UK 6-6.5 leather motorcycle boots made by Rivetts of London in the early 70's.  Known for leather motorcycle apparel from the 50's to early 70's, Rivetts does no longer exist.  The boots belonged to my dad's cousin, who had a friend bring it out from London in 1972, but he sold his...
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    Auction: Fox body armour, ends 13 Jul at 15h00

    Auction ends Monday 13 Jul at 15h00, pickup in Cape Town: Brand new Fox body armour, label says XXL, but way to small for me; will be best for someone 75-80kg, 1,75-1,8m tall methinks.  Goes to highest bidder, post & package for buyers account. Cheers
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    *45K* BMW Dakar F650GS for sale *45K*

    * 2004 model with 30 740 km on clock * ABS fitted * OEM lockable, expandable panniers (bought apart from bike, scratched but 100% operational) * OEM topbox key coded to ignition * OEM BMW tank bag with rain cover * Garmin Nuvi 710 with Givi handlebar mount case (replacement power cable from GPS...
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    Sea turtle lift - SORTED

    Hi all, no jokes... it's sea turtle hatching season in Northern Natal & many cold-stunned hatchlings are washing up on the Cape South Coast right now (received 7 this weekend already); if not rescued from the beach, the seagulls & dehydration will kill them. Got a call from a guy who found one...
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    It fell off the truck... seriaaas

    Was doing 120 on the N1 Saturday when I changed lanes to make space for a flatbed truck that came thundering by... this either fell off the truck or was kicked up by it - just missed me at about knee height... 
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    Cape dogs, swap my medium matt black Airoh S5 for your white one?

    helmet in very good condition, internal dark visor & all bits & bobs, helmet bag.  I use if for commuting, so white would be more sensible.  Anyone with a medium white one in similar condition wishing to swop?
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    Biker down N1 Cape Town

    23h00 - Incoming just after Maitland bridge, 4 x superbikes on a late-night run, looks like the lead oke hit a frogger in the fast lane.  Bike pretty smashed up, rider looks very shaken but sitting upright, frogger not so lucky, pretty much got hit square on at speed, arrived at same time as...
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    Motorcyclist killed in crash with horse - Cape Town

    https://www.pressreader.com/south-africa/cape-argus/textview Link works, just click on "NEWS 2" at the bottom... poor guy was killed after colliding with a horse on Vanguard drive on Sat. night... terrible pics, the handlebars got stuck in the horse & bike and horse caught alight.   Newspaper...
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    New Leatt brace for 1K on Gumtree Cape Town

    https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-helmets-clothes-boots/plumstead/leatt-brace-+-gpx-adventure-ii-+-new/1001212671030910000381809 spotted this on gomboom if anyone's interested. Looks good  :thumleft:
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    Lane splitting speed poll for those who commute

    In ideal riding conditions, good viz, good road surface, no wind, etc. etc. - when car traffic is crawling along at 20-30km/h, what is your lane-splitting speed at which you feel confident and comfortable?
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    YOUR bulldog only waves to other bikers? Pfftt...

    https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=776768569035053
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    Courier offer - Cape Town-Riversdale-Cape Town

    I'll be travelling to Riversdale via Worcester tomorrow morning (02/10) in a small car, returning on Wednesday (08/10) at the latest.  Anyone have a parcel that needs to be collected/delivered along the way? Tinus 0825054248
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    BMW helmet spares in Cape Town?

    The ratchet thingiemajig on my BMW evo 4 flipup helmet has given up the ghost... anywhere closer to Cape Town than Donford Stellenbosch where I can try for spare part? 
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    CPT - EL - CPT

    Hi all, Sorry for the short notice - I'm flying to East London tomorrow afternoon, (Tuesday 22 July), returning to Cape Town on Thursday 24 July.  Taking very little luggage & hand luggage so give me a shout if you need to get anything there or back. Tinus (oh ate two five oh five four two four...
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    Brake failure after a workshop service - how common is this?? (pics attached)

    I had new tyres put on Dakar at a well known dealer.  Whilst the front wheel was off, they also recommend fitting new front brake pads, as mine had about 1K left, which I agreed to.  Job done, the owner took my bike for a quick spin to check & came back declaring everything is 100% & warning me...
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    How to get rid of rain on your visor when commuting

    ...not an answer, but a question.  I can't see Jack-shit after a while when commuting at slow speed in Cape Town's drizzle. Tried a product called "Rainclear" by Everon that's supposed to make the rain bead off, but it does not make a difference. Anyone who can vouch for a product?
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    Cheap BMW 12v outlet conversion?

    Eish, I've discovered the price of plug adapters for bmw "standard" 12v outlet to accept sigarette lighter plugs...  unless someone knows of a cheap way to do-it-yourself/pooratech, I think it is time to ping Arno Roux...  ::)
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    *Sorted* BMW evo 4 helmet *Sorted*

    Instructions on removing the visor on this flip-up helment for cleaning????
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    Less than 1kg CPT - Sandton? *SORTED*

    Hello dogs, I have a small package for AlexG measuring 20cm x 18cm x 8cm that needs to travel from CPT - JHB, Sandton (Weirda valley). Package weighs just over 900g (contains fish food pellets I'm donating to his marine tropical fish) Any CPT dogs flying or driving up that way soon please pm me...
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