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    Sena SRL Communicator

    Who know if anyone is importing the Sena SRL for the new Shoei Neotec 2 helmets ?
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    Triumph is back.

    Went to the Triumph launch event last night and its great to see the new importers doing a fine job . The new bikes look great and they are ready to start selling on Saturday . Have my eyes on the new Tiger 800 XCA .
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    Top Notch Bike Tyre Warehouse.

    I think it is only fair to give a big shout out to Bruce and his team at BTW . They really came to the party and sorted Ouman out . I have used them before and will continue to use them in the future. I have never bought tyres from them because of the free Insurance . I buy from them because...
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    Metzler Tourance

    Metzler re launched the Tourance tyre. Not to be mixed up with the Tourance EXP or the Tourance Next. I would like to hear from someone who is currently using them . Thanks
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    Massive Triumph sale .

    Hi all , Just a heads up that all Triumph dealers are having a fantastic sale . Contact your nearest branch . Example . Brand new Explorer 1200 XCA now only R 159 000 . There are deals on most models . Contact Nick 011 609 4590.
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    Warranty and Pipes.

    I would like to fit an aftermarket pipe to my bike but have been told by Bavarian Motorad that the only one I am allowed to fit is the Akropovic pipe at R 16500. Have any of you guys fitted anything else and what have your dealerships said?  I think its a load of crap and have never heard this...
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    Aftermarket pipe.

    Hi All, Can anyone tell me why the only aftermarket pipe that doesn't void the warranty is a Ackropovic ? Seems crazy and costs R16000!!!
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    BMW stanchion clamps

    Hi Guys , Please let me know if you have had any luck getting the Stanchion clamps Thanks P
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    Blow drying bike

    Hi All, Looking for a blower to dry my bike . I see in the States they have a thing called a Master Blaster that seems to be good . Any ideas where we can get in SA. I use a leaf blower but its big and bulky . Thanks
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    Pipe

    Is it necessary to put an aftermarket pipe on and if so is the Akra the only one that BMW allows during warranty period ? Seems from what I have seen that most riders on BMW seem to stick with standard pipe . I would mainly change for sound but at R16000 they a bit steep .
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    Whats the 1290 worth ?

    I have a 2016 registered (2015 Build)1290 SA with 10700 kms on clock. Wings pipe , Sump guard ,GPS mount with Garmin 390 What would be a reasonable price to expect ? I was thinking R 170 000 + Was recently dropped but all fixed .
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    Ktm 1290 Sa to 1200 Gsa

    Hi All , Has anyone on here made the swap from Ktm 1290 to the Bmw Gsa? If so what where your reasons? I did a test ride on the GSA on Saturday and was pleasantly surprised.
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    KTM got an eina !

    Coming back from Hazyview stopped at tollgate . The guy in front of me decides to reverse . I was busy looking for my card to pay and when I saw him it was too late. Bike fell over and flung me off . Handguards, engine bar,mirror ,mud guard, pipe all damaged . He thought the truck in front of...
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    Distance to empty

    My Distance to empty on the display keeps disappearing . Is this just a spoftware issue ? The Fuel gauge works
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    Karoo 3 Tyres

    Finally decide to get the Karoo 3 tyre and am now told there are non in Country and they not sure when they will get stock . Great !!!
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    1290 S A Oil Leak

    Hi All Got back from Katse Dam run on Sunday and when I stopped there was a strong smell of burning oil. The engine quite dirty because of rain etc so cant see exactly where the leak is but looks like from rear cylinder . I also notice that one of the overflow pipes that has a screw in the end...
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    Tyres

    Thinking of putting the Conti TKC70 on rear and Heidi Scout on front . Any thoughts ? Not going with Conti on front because many bad reviews about wobbles
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    Wartburg for weekend

    Went with the Triumph guys to Wartburg in the Midlands this weekend and the bike was fantastic. What a bloody nice tourer. Coming back yesterday going through Mooi River it was 0 Deg and I was not cold at all except for hands . Gloves were wet so the heated grips didn't do much . Did 1300 kms...
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    Scala vs Sena which should I get ?

    I see that Navworld is offering the Scala G9X at R 3000 and I can get the Sena SMH10 S for R 3700 . I just want some advice as to which is easier to use and works well .
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    Got Her

    Collected the 1290 SA yesterday morning and took a ride to Dullstroom for lunch . Did mostly back roads. 678 kms later and this bike is fantastic . Grunt from low down in the revs . Never seems to get bogged down like the 1190 did . Smooth as silk . I was very surprised that she feels as nimble...
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