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    DR650SE Front Sprocket Retaining Washer / Plate

    Mine is AWOL - need to replace. Dealer have no stock - ex-Japan - three weeks. Anyone with a spare willing to do a deal...?
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    West Coast Roads

    Am planning a trip upto Ai-Ais and Augrabies Falls. Coming from Cape Town I want to miss as much of the N7 as possible, thought about heading up to Hondeklipbaai then Port Nolloth and onto Sedelingsdrift. Can anyone give me an idea of the state of roads/route along the west coast ie - form...
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    Two finger levers

    Anyone know where I can get for dr650? I'm in western cape
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    DR650 tail light lens

    Mine is almost crumbled - anyone have a spare they willing to sell
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    Standard plug keeps failing

    As topic suggests - when I service the bike and fit standard plug, it will fail before next service. It appears to spark etc..however I suspect the insulation on the centre electrode fails and the spark is buried in the housing rather than at the tip (perhaps overheating).  I always resort to...
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    Oil Heat Exchanger for DR650

    Hi, my oil radiator is looking a bit tired and dented.  The mounting brakets are also broken and I can see they have been alumimuin welded in the pass. Does any know if this can be be remade / reconditioned or where can I get a good replacement.
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    Repair after chain break

    Hi All, Chain broke and destroyed chainguide.  Also damage the plastic guard mounted above the swing arm.  Any second hand parts / bikes stripped for spares around who could supply or is it agents only? Im also looking for sprockets - 15 front / 42 rear 525.  Cape Town Helderberg area. ...
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    Need a Spoke

    I picked up a nail on the rear, but wanted to change the tyre anyway.  When looking closely found a broken spoke, not sure when this happened or if related to puncture. Any suggestions where I could get 1 spoke rather than get the whole set from dealer? Another thought - do I just tighten till...
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    Collar / spacer on front axle DR650

    Was repairing a puncture and removed front wheel, placed the collar on wifes bull bar - she then drove off  :-[ Does anyone know where I could get one - or supply dims so I can get one turned up?
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    So yesterday my wife and I took a ride to top of the world...

    It was a great day in the mother city so we were up for an adventure, one the way found this...
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    Camping between Beafort West & Cradock?

    Hi All, Planning a trip which requires two nights camping between Beafort West and Cradock.  We are a family of 5 camping with a 4x4 trailer.  We then require a further night - possibly cottage - for return from Cradock to Cape Town. Any suggestions most welcome. Regards
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    Aftermarket floating front disc

    Does anyone know where I can get a replacement front disc (floating 96' onwards)  The agents want my first born  >:(  I was wondering is the disc could be refurbished, ie replacing the outer section and re-riveting.  I could try replacing with solid watercut but my gut tells me to not skimp on...
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    99' DR650 Gearbox failure / repair

    It started after the 2011 Buffalo rally in Mossel Bay (driven from Somerset West), just a hint of a "growl" sound but only in top.  Eventually distinct "growling" after this years Buff - deemed unusable. Turns out bearing cage on the driven shaft had broken in several places. This caused shafts...
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    Introduction with shameful admision

    Hi all, just registered but have been viewing for awhile.  I'm the one who got Coxwain into he state before painting his pig red!  Sorry mate, but trully epic  thread.  I think its only fair that I come round with my tooth brush...and perhaps some wine?
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