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    Fuse tap - where to get in Cape Town?

    Hi Guys Does anyone know where to get a fuse tap (image attached) in the Cape Town area. You won't believe how difficult it's been to try to find anywhere in Cape Town that sells these. I've been to a few spares places like Midas, and they all look at me like I've just stepped out of a UFO when...
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    Best place to park a motorbike at Canal Walk?

    Can anyone recommend where you can park your bike at Canal Walk Shopping Centre in Cape Town without paying for parking? I've been to Canal Walk plenty of times in my car but never on my bike.
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    How to Race a Motorcycle Across the US in a Record 39 Hours Straight

    https://www.wired.com/2016/02/how-to-race-a-motorcycle-across-the-us-in-a-record-39-hours-straight/
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    Road Rage video from the UK

    Classic stuff! https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=152&v=jQKSPEO6TzY
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    Windscreen adjustment knob/screw

    I've lost one of the adjustment knobs for the windscreen on my R1200GS. I discovered it had fallen off after a long ride. Please see attached pic for the part I'm talking about. Can anyone help me to source a second hand one?
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    Need a reliable portable electric air pump

    So I've just blown my 3rd portable electric air pump in as many years that I carry in my top box for punctures and topping up. All 3 were cheap Chinese rubbish. Can anyone recommend a good brand of reliable electric air pump that will last the distance? Preferably not made in China. At this...
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    Motorcyclist down on M3

    https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/cyclist-motorcyclist-killed-in-crash-1.1902928 Anyone know anything about this? Story seems full of holes though, I don't know anywhere on the M3 where there are 3 lanes, except maybe by the beginning near Westlake. If it's true then what the...
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    First ever motorist convicted for 'lane hogging' in the UK

    https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/first-ever-motorist-convicted-for-lane-hogging-10335040.html What do you guys think? Good idea or too much nanny state? I wonder if this would work in SA?
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    Petrol Station overfill

    After suffering the 3rd petrol attendant in as many months overfilling my R1200GS and spilling petrol all over my bike, I was wondering if anyone has found this happening to them lately? What is the best thing to do if a petrol attendant has spilled petrol all over your bike after accidentally...
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    Windscreen bracket ends snapped off

    Hi Guys The bracket that the windscreen on my R1200GS mounts on has somehow snapped just at the ends. Please see attached photo. Can anyone advise on how I can get this fixed? I'd hate to have to buy a new one, current prices online seem to be about $380 for the OEM replacement part from BMW...
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    Wanted: 1985 BMW K100RT Original Screen

    Hi Guys I'm new to the forum and also the proud owner of a 1985 BMW K100RT that I've owned for about 2 years. My bike runs like a dream, but I've got a few aesthetic issues that I'm trying to sort out. The main one at the moment is that the previous owner of the bike fitted an atrocious...
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