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    Boyhood dream bikes: Dream vs reality

    Since I was a little boy, the only thing I ever wanted was a XT 500 with a camel tank. Come first paycheck and I bought one.  (exact same model year as my birth date, late 70's) Then reality kicked in: kickstart,drum brakes,aircooling and an unsteady weave at 110km/h are overrated. Similar...
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    KLR Exhaust manifold

    I need some advise please. After 5 years of standing outside, my KLR's exhaust rusted through in the front near the manifold (Do you even call it a manifold on a single cylinder?)  The noise it makes now is unbelievable. Is this the type of thing I can buy an aftermarket replacement for, or...
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    K53 License training. Garden Route area

    After doing my 5th learners, (with many months of illegal riding in between) I decided it's now or never to get my license. I've googled and searched but can't find anything. Does anyone know of K53 license training in the southern Cape area. George,Knysna,Plettenberg Bay.  The close the Plett...
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    Commuting: Learning from other's mistakes

    In 5 years of commuting on my bike I’ve seen other riders doing some pretty stupid things. I've also done my fair share of stupid things. Let’s try and learn from each other's mistakes. A lesson learned from someone else is a lot cheaper and less painfull than learning from your own mistake...
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    Cheap alternative to Anakees

    Hi All (Long time lurker. small time poster) I've been using Michelin Anakee tires over the last few years on my KLR. And they’ve been great. Mostly used for commuting, with some weekend dirt road action. I've been silly and just bought property, so now my biking budget is way smaller.  Any...
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