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Good day, So, as with many things these days not available when we need it, time has come to replace both my front and rear brake discs on my XL700V Transalp. No stock to be found anywhere, not even at the agents. ALL aftermarket suppliers don't have stock either and have no ETA on new stock...

Time for tappet adjustment on my TA, front is easy and within spec, rear is a real pain. Inlet is in spec but exh needs to be adjusted (could squeeze the feeler gauge in under the cover). Any info on removing the rear valve cover?????????? Heat shield is off, exhaust is off, everything is off...

OK, As my bike are being stripped and completely overhauled (big end seizure), I did some research and found out that there are some big bore cc kits out for the KLE 500 (or the ER5, GPZ 500 etc). Engine dynamics in the USA have two kits available a 540cc and a 600cc kit, they also do upgrades...

Good day, So, looks like I will be getting my TA over the weekend  :ricky:, so a couple of questions though regarding service spares. 1. Cost and availability of air filter?? Original and aftermarket. 2. I know there is an aftermarket oil filter for the TA available from Midas, can't remember...

Hi guys (and girls) I am looking to buy a 2nd hand transalp 650, 2007 model and later. What must I look out for? My Kawasaki KLE 500 have served me very well, but I am looking for something with a little more OEMF, and NOT a thumper! I know these bikes are very agile and nimble, I will commute...

Good day, I personally like the Rally raid type fairing that some KTM uses and also that are used by the Dakar riders. I know it is not everybody's taste but I like it a lot. I know that there are a few guys out there that have successfully done front fairing mods to suit their different...

Hi guys (and girls) I am at a cross road regarding my beloved KLE 500  ??? ???. I have an A1 model, registered in 1994 for the first time. Bike have been used for commuting (90%) and the odd weekend or out ride, never went serious off road except with the odd gravel road here and there. I am...

Hi guys, Time has come for an upgrade, looking to sell my KLE 500 that had served me well for almost 10 years. Looking to buy a 2nd hand F800GS, anything in particular that I need to give extra attention to? What millage is considered to high? Obvious, is something sound or looks to be too good...

Hi everybody, I am planning a day ride 24 sept, seeing it is a public holiday. I have 2 friends that recently bought ds bikes, both BMW thumpers. I myself have a KLE500. I am looking to do a day ride of approx 4-5 hours north of Pta. I have cycled some dirt roads there in the past but looking...

So after a few months of riding everyday I took a couple of weeks of for the birth of our 3rd child, and FINALLY got down to paint my bike!! I have also sourced a headlight fairing that I can play with to get my rally raid look going. Some pictures attached original purple and later on a...

After some thought, and a couple of punctures and endless hassles with tubes I have decided to go the tubeless route for my KLE. I went tubeless on my MTB a couple of years ago and never had a single puncture that I had to repair on the trail. So, what is preventing us from doing the same to...

Hi Guys, I have a weird slipping clutch? My clutch is very sensitive, and does not needs much pressure at all to engage it. The clutch is also slipping when the bike is loaded, ie, when travelling up a steep hill etc. I have fitted a new clutch cable (original) and thought that this would cure...

Hi Guys, I am busy planning to modify my KLE 500 to have a Rally Raid look, I was looking to repaint and do a bit of cosmetics repairs to my 19 year old steed. So the idea come up to redo te whole bike. I also looked into bying a new bike to replace my KLE, but I am no fan of singles, thank...

Hi Guys, I have decided to modify my KLE500 a bit for touring. I am in need of a front headlight fairing (just the fairing) of an older KLE. Does anyone know where I can find one, broken or not. Thanks!

Hi guys, Just want to know where can I get new, or good second hand rear shock for my KLE? I feel that mine is bottoming out often if I riade hard over a speedbump. Regards Gawie

Hi Guys, I am considering buying a F650GS, or maybe the new F700GS. My question is, is it possible to tune the engine (with software) perhaps to be the same as the F800GS. Just asking? What have they done in "detuning" it. Thanks Gawie

I am in the process of buying a new bike and are looking at getting myself a F650GS. I have a couple of questions though? From which year did the F650GS had fuel injection? What is te common problems found on these bikes, and are they easy to repair and maintain? What is the ave. fuel...

I am looking into buying a new 2013 KTM 690 Enduro R, fitted with an adventure kit, longrange tanks, performace pipe etc. My question is, if it would be worth spending so much on "aftermarket" parts? The bike is R95K alone, but no one in SA can give me accurate prices on the cost of the...

My KLE500 all of a suden would not start, the starter  motor is just running and it does not engage the engine? Does any one know what could possibly be wrong? I have taken the left engine cover off and pushed the starter, the chain and sprocket on the engine side is turning but it does not turn...

I need to replace the brake discs, front and rear on my KLE some time in the future. Do anyone know where to get aftermarket disc's? The steelers are asking R2000+ for the front and do not even have the rear!!!!! I came across Metal Gear and their prices are as follows: Front Disc             ...