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    Spray painted my Spirit helmet

    Spray painted my spirit helmet this weekend and found some decals online. Pretty chuffed with the outcome. Not perfect, but it will do.
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    Strange "rotational" noise - 2014 F800GS 20 000km

    Hi Guys Looking for some advice. I recently got a puncture on the rear. After I replaced the tube and put everything back together, I noticed the chain was quite loose. I put it on the side stand, tightened it up to specification of between 35mm and 45mm play in the middle. Now I have this...
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    Places to practice

    Hi All So I just completed the Country Trax Introduction to Offroad riding. I want to build on that skill by practicing, but not while out on a ride. Are there any flat (ish) open fields or open areas that's not too sandy where one can go and just muck about to practice emergency braking...
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    Riding and studying? seriously?

    Hi Wild Dogs So I'm studying this year and its also the year I got my bike. Needless to say, the studies are taking up all my time and the need to ride is burning a hole in my thoughts so big that there isn't much left over for academia. I need to sort that out! I'm working on my dissertation...
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    Service Center

    Hi All I believe BMW Motorrad in Cape Town has closed down and now there's only Donford in Stellenbosch (where I purchased my bike). My question is, where can I take my bike for its first 1000km without having to trek all the way to Stellenbosch, but still maintain my factory warranty? Thanks GC
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    Hi Everyone

    Hi All Just a quick hello. I'm a first time motorbike owner/rider and just had a new F800GS delivered yesterday. While I have no reference of other bikes, I am absolutely loving it. It's scary yet gentle at the same time. Having only driven cars, the bike's acceleration is heart racing and...
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