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  1. Jaaks

    IXS Montevideo jacket collar failed

    So under a year ago,  after I had saved up for long,  I spent a few thousand rand on the IXS adventure jacket. Not long after I got it I noticed the collar around the neck getting a bit frayed. Then after a few months of gentle weekend use I see the material is heavily frayed and tearing in...
  2. Jaaks

    Collect Back tyre in Edenvale and Drop in Centurion please

    Anyone that can stop off in Edenvale (Adventure Biketech) and collect a back tyre for me ? I am in Centurion and riding all the way there and back for old tyre is bit counter productive. Anyone there that can help out?
  3. Jaaks

    Where to mount tool tube?

    So I have the 2012 800GS with Hepco and Becker panniers and bought all the goodies to make me a 110mm tool tube but there is just no place to put it? Any ideas?
  4. Jaaks

    Koffie op Bethal / coffee in Bethal

    Woke up in Pretoria this morning.  Hopped on bike with wife and now having lekker coffee and breakfast at Spur in Bethal. Destination Kwambonambi! Hope to be there at lunch time. Thanks to friendly Wilddog who waved at us near Delmas from his 1200gs and what looked like two tool tubes next to...
  5. Jaaks

    DL 650 Bashplate needed please

    Anyone know where I can get a nice alu Bashplate for a 2008 VStrom DL650? In Western Cape area. And a nice noisy xHorst too please?
  6. Jaaks

    Arai Tour X3 on Gumtree

    Just as a share https://www.gumtree.co.za/cp-sports-bicycles-fitness-in-brackenfell/arai-tour-x3-motorbike-motard-helmet-excellent-cndtion-ktm-clr-509960845
  7. Jaaks

    Help - Clocks melting!

    Anyone know what causes this? Or why it happened? Noticed it last Friday after my Harties ride.
  8. Jaaks

    IXS Adventure Jacket best price?

    Does anyone know where the best place is to buy one of the very nice IXS jackets please? Or does a nice vendor here have a good price for me? I can get one fro R4000, but this is still a bit much. THANKS in advance.
  9. Jaaks

    PTA to Cape via Kakamas and back via Die Hel.

    I am tentatively thinking of doing a long run down to the Cape and back with the wife. I have a 800GS and she is going to get a 650/700 soon. Depends on what we can find for her and she needs to sell her Ducati. The route will be mostly tar but I would like to add a few hundred km of gravel if I...
  10. Jaaks

    Thanks kwassi for headlight protector

    So I order a 800GS headlight protector from kwassi and it arrived yesterday. I was very happy and surprised when I opened the packaging to discover how comprehensive the whole kit is. For R500 you get 4 lenses (Two clear and two amber) so you can use whatever combo you like. The kit has neat...
  11. Jaaks

    Metzeler Karoo and Pirelli Scorpion Trail 150/70 R17 **SOLD**

    Got some tyres lying around and need to replace the ones on my bike (I'm very low on cash) so looking to sell them off for good offers. Suggested retail: Karoo not much used but I don't know how it should look: R500 Scorpion 99% tread left: R800   (Basically new) When I have new tires I will...
  12. Jaaks

    It arrived!

    I know that I have been here for a while already but now its official. My new baby got home tonight. Check out what in my garage. Me so very much excited!
  13. Jaaks

    Wanted: Awesome pipe for 800GS

    Anyone got a really well priced good condition pipe for a 2012 800GS? I just bought it and am in need of more sound and maybe tad performance if it is not going to compromise fuel consumption.
  14. Jaaks

    Get my Suzuki DL 650 from Pretoria to Cape Town. Help please

    Hi guys I need to get my bike to Cape asap. My sister who lives in Porterville bought it and  I need to get it to her. She will collect it in Cape Town or surrounds as required. Can anyone help me to get it from Centurion to Bellville asap? It has panniers and top box too. Just wondering. The...
  15. Jaaks

    Front Rim 1.85" or 2.15"

    Hi there Sorry if I'm repeating this but I need some help with a front rim on the 800gs. I commute daily and have the wife on the back every so often. I have a good offer on a 1.85 Excel. Should I put that on or stick to a 2.15 I do plan on doing some off road adventure weekends and really enjoy...
  16. Jaaks

    Eventually getting a 800gs

    Hi all I am in the process of buying a 2012 800gs and was looking for advice on all things for it. Found the forum after it was recommended by the BMW guys and wow what a vast amount of information it has. Thanks to everyone who contributes. :ricky:
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