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Thanks guys, it seems the old saying " if it aint broke dont fix it" applies. Will give Alfred a call.

Morning All Think it is time to give the bike a proper service. Any recommendations as where to get this done in the Helderberg basin? Like my limbs so trying to avoid Dealers and Alfred just too far out. Thanks

Thanks All Just got back from battery supplier both my batteries have given up te ghost. Make of both was Powerroad model YS12-19, not sure if anyone has it in their bike/s but mine was not used much, as you can gather, and only lasted 2 years. The one in the bike has been on the trickle...

Hi All Battery has been on trickle charger for almost an year, I have multiple excuses for why this happened but none of them valid. Now for the question charger show battery is ok but when I switch ignition on the fuel pump dont kick in and when I press the start button the rev counter needle...

Morning All Want to do an oil and filter change myself but am stuck on this one. There are quite a few posts on this subject but all a bit old. Went to Midas and they have GUD Z85 but not sure if this is correct as Z152 have been mentioned in posts as well.  What I also not sure about is...

Engine turned 2/3 times and then spurted into life. After a few minutes it purred like a kitten. Now for a good clean and then a Sunday afternoon cruise to Rooiels for a beer, Happy Days! Thanks all, for the advice.

Thanks Chopperpilot Bike is a 2002 BMW 1150 GS. Fuel still smells fine so I might just take a chance. I have replaced the OEM battery after 13 years, cant complain about that.

Hi All For reasons unbeknown to me my bike has stood in the garage for the last 7 months. Plan to bring it to life tomorrow but not sure if I should maybe drain oil/fuel and replace before I do so. Went in for a service about a month before hibernation. Any advice? Thanks

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Hi All Had this screen on my bike for about 2 weeks before my MRA screen arrived, had been lying in the garage ever since. Use to be Chris from Flying brick screen.  Nice screen with no cracks, just dont have any use  for a second screen. Asking R850

Thanks Gypsy and Draad, going to get diagnosis on plastic weld and if not viable I am going the diy route untill I find well priced 2nd hand one.

Thanks Gypsybaron. Also thought about fixing backplate underneath mudguard and try and find rivets that sort of match colour, and leave it as a battle scar. Which place in SA is best for 2nd hand parts, ACME salvage?

Hi All Plastic weld will probably be the cheapest option but not sure on how good it would look and how long it will last. I am leaning towards replacing with 2nd hand one but might take quite a while. Any advice?

Hi All Had an off this week due a pedestrian who decided the best way to cross the N2 is to put his head down and walk. Slight damage to the bike with biggest items being the screen and upper mudguard that needs replacement. I am now looking at the MRA tinted adjustable screen but was wondering...

Hi All I have a Givi topbox monolock system with base plate (was fitted to my GS 1150). Not sure what model it is but it fits 2 helmets. Excellent condition. Asking R1000. Thanks

Thanks All I hope to have some spare time tomorrow morning and will do some of the checks and possibly improve my spanner capability.

Hi All I find it becomes increasingly more difficult to change gears while stationary. I have to either downgear while bike is still in motion or otherwise have to almost engage the clutch to be able to change gears. I might be imagining things but it seems gear change while riding normally are...

Yep you are welcome to pop in anytime after 6. Was beginning to wonder if I was going to have to pay you to come and collect.

Same windy town as you Coxwain. I will pm you my details.

Hi All Got them with the bike think it is home made. Would rather someone use it than throw it away.