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So the plan is, depending on the level of the Doring Rivier, to attempt this route around mid August solo. Having undertaken numerous excursions to the Cederberg and Tankwa Karoo, this section has always eluded me and remains on my bucket list of rides to do. The Doring Rivier crossing I've...

Did an inspection of the front sprocket, as the chain is due for replacement soon, and discovered that the one stud is missing. It must either have been over-torqued at the previous replacement and/or broke from metal fatigue. Is it possible to salvage the situation? Advice required please

Both of these historical ox wagon passes, which are now 4x4 routes traversing private property and require permits, have been on my bucket list for some time now. I'm keen to explore but don't think it's advisable to tackle solo, especially Attakwaskloof which is rated as technical. The...

I'm experiencing some difficulty sourcing a replacement tyre. I may need to consider another option, maybe a Pirelli MT 90 AT. Tyre size is 120/80 18" for a small capacity bike. Can anybody give me any advice in this regard?

Nice piece of Italian craftsmanship to pimp your mighty thumper. Fits the pre-2014 models with the pushrod motor. Part numbers are 52001MI & 52501AO should you want to Google the Arrow website. Cannot guarantee that it will fit the latest XR125L/XR150L models without some minor bending of the...

Is there any difference between a 90/90 21" and a 3.00 - 21" tyre?

Is there any difference between a 90/90 21" and a 3.00 - 21" tyre?

Front end does not feel planted above 100km/l on loose gravel and corrugations. Handlebars continuously oscillating wanting to go into a tank slap. Is this normal? Tried shifting my weight around but made no difference. Running 1.5 bar front and rear, don't want to go much lower, I've learned my...

I've just completed the first 1000km running-in period, and my average consumption on a light throttle is 27km/l, which theoretically should give me a range of 200 odd km. The fuel gauge is pretty useless and is not properly calibrated. On long rides this will cause a lot of frustration...

Nice piece of Italian craftmanship to pimp your mighty thumper. Fits the pre-2014 model with the pushrod motor. Part numbers are 52001MI & 52501AO should yo want to Google the Arrow website. Cannot guarantee that it will fit the latest XR125L model. Bought new from RACE! the distributor in SA...

Big bang whilst travelling at about 80km/l, engine was at operating temperature and not under any abnormal stress. Immediately pulled in the clutch and stopped. The motor spins but  there is practically no compression.  I'm not a mechanical engineer, to me it could possibly be conrod failure or...

Lost my Oxford tail bag somewhere between De Rust and Herold today. In it I had tools, levers, bombs, tubes and a small camera. One of my Rok Straps snapped. Should someone have picked it up, please pm me. Not too keen to donate it to the previously disadvantaged.

Where can I buy levers for my XR650L that will fit without any modification?

Did a solo trip today from Patensie to Seytlerville via Grootrivierpoort, in search of the infamous 'rear entry' route. Not sure if I took the wrong turnoff or whether this was the real McKoy. Battling to upload pics

Searching for a KLR, XR or DR in the Garden Route area. Must be reliable, roadworthy and in excellent mechanical condition for solo trips. Not interested in a renovators dream! Price 30 - 35k.