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Hi guys, Is lithium a thing for bike batteries yet, or not? I need to replace the battery in my GSA, and I'm wondering what the best is.

Hi guys, Hope someone can help. I'm looking for a longer gear lever. With my size 14 boot on, I have to take my foot(heel) off the back rest, to move up or down in gears. I need a longer lever so my foot can fit in the gap. I've tried searching here, but have not found exactly what I'm looking...

Howzit, Not in the country at the moment, but as soon as I'm back I need to either service, or replace my shocks and springs on my GSA. It's the non-electronic model. End of last year I did some rides with the missus, and then noticed that the bike wallows a lot, feels like a boat. What are my...

Hope this is the correct section of the forum to post this. I came across this YouTube channel couple of days ago. Geez this guy is really seeing the world. I'm busy watching the Alaska to Argentina videos. Here is a link to the first episode... https://youtu.be/hAjlV2DdC5o This guy, and...

Hi Guys, I was gifted these older BMW panniers, and I want to use them on my bike, but obvisouly the brackets on the GSA is not for this style of pannier. Can I get other brackets that will take these panniers, if so, where? Has anyone else fitted these on their bikes? Any pointers please...

Hi guys, Hope someone can perhaps shed some light on this issue I'm experiencing... My GSA struggles to start when it's cold. It's getting worse. This morning I had to crank the started about 5 seconds then she starts. When I touch the throttle she dies, then push the starter again for a...

Hi Guys, I want to mount a pelican type case (my laptop's case) to the R/H pannier bracket. Now, my bike didn't come with the panniers, so I don't know what the bracket on the pannier looks like. I would want to manufacture something similar and then fasten that to my pelican case, so it can be...

Hi Guys, Has anyone used the Royal Purple products in their bikes? https://www.royalpurpleconsumer.com/ I've been using Royal Purple in my BMW 120d car, and must say it is exceptional oil. I see there is a thread on Motul lubricants(but didn't want to hi-jack that thread). Motul is much...

Hi Guys, Anyone got any pointers for me on what to set the rear spring for different weights? Is there maybe a chart of some sorts as to how many "clicks" to the weight you're hauling? Thanks.

Hi Guys, How do you guys carry your firearms when riding everyday? What have you found to be the best and easiest way to carry comfortably, and obviously concealed? My regular holster seems a bit awkward sitting at 16:00 on my belt as usually carried. Would a drop-leg type setup not be...

Hi Guys, My Nuvi 500 is getting a bit old now. What would be the best upgrade from this? Meaning, what GPS can do what the Nuvi 500 does?

Hi Guys, I struggling to find "what's best" for my GSA. I have the hella power point near the handle-bar, what have you done to get let's say get 2x USB & 2x Cigarette Lighter? Please share your photos & whats you've done. Thanks!

Hi Guys, Are there any members in George that can go to BMW Lyn Schroeder Motorrad and have a look at a 2007 GSA with 91k Km on the clock for me? Everything has been arranged WRT money, but I just want someone to give me an opinion on the bike, before I bite the proverbial bullet, and fly down...

Hi Guys, As the title would suggest, I'm finding it hard to decide which one I'd like to live with better... Personally on looks I think the Yamaha is better, and I do like the fact that it has a big fuel tank. Can someone with more know-how on these please comment? What are these bikes like...

Hi guys, What would you recon is a good price for a 2004 Dakar? Just under 15000km on the clock. Still original, bikes still looks very good, no dents or scratches. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Hey Guys, Not sure if this has been discussed before or not. If so, please point me in the direction of that thread. I'm looking at the new BMW G650GS. I see that one can have it with spoke wheels (optional extra) and was wondering why exactly is it, that when venturing off-road a spoke wheel...

Hey Guys, I've been "roof-kyking" on this website for some time now. Joined a while ago, and decided it was time to start typing. I'm bikeless at the moment  :-[ I started my biking lifestyle in the late 90's with a Honda CB750K, some bikes in between and the last bike I had was a Suzuki...