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  1. manxkipper

    My Honda CRF250L ownership experience

    Risk lies with the owner. I did see that the dna expedition filter I have for my gs did get fine dust with an offroad riding trip I did. I now use the oem paper for all off road rides.
  2. manxkipper

    My Honda CRF250L ownership experience

    This air filter test dealt with dirt and flow and included a K& N filter. Flow is one thing but dirt ingress especially off road suggests OEM use only for gravel riding. There are other tests on the web basically saying the same thing. https://www.project200.com.au/dm-iso5011/
  3. manxkipper

    Tent wash / repair

    If you have a local Outdoor Warehouse handy - the elastic they sell in 5m lengths. I needed some for one of my tents 2 weeks ago and found it at my local O W outlet. Easy to redo.
  4. manxkipper

    Stolen F800GS, Pretoria

    One third party claim and your wallet will be done. Self insurance only works if you do not suffer a loss or get sued for an accident.
  5. manxkipper

    SORTED - Floating Discs or Solid Discs

    Time to paddle faster then.
  6. manxkipper

    Multiple ignition timing curves or not?

    When I was playing with power commanders on sports bikes I used to run the fueling map at low throttle openings in economy positions and any throttle opening larger than 15% was at full power afr values. I would expect that electronic ignition curves could be manipulated to achieve a similar...
  7. manxkipper

    Are the really old classics loosing value ?

    The problem with any vintage or classic here in South Africa is that the cost to restore or even just get the required parts from elsewhere in the world is prohibitive. I used to do british bike restorations as a hobby but its just too expensive now.
  8. manxkipper

    Lane splitting ethics

    The revving is really weird behaviour. I was riding my gs behind a fellow on a sports bike down hospital bend a while ago and he was revving all the way despite tge dact that the space before the rev was wider than I needed. Stupidity has no equal.
  9. manxkipper

    Lane splitting/filtering

    That suicide lane riding is just looking for trouble apart from the dirt and other rubbish in that area. Puncture zone 😎
  10. manxkipper

    Shane Hoskins Flying Solo

    I see Shane is now in Montague Gardens on his own. I wish him well. A great asset to the bmw fraternity https://maps.app.goo.gl/VNEzapRJCzTJu7EfA
  11. manxkipper

    Engine oil so black so soon

    It must be nice to have a clean diesel engine. My X5 has oil and filter changed every 5k km with shell ultra. Oil is filthy after 5k. Perhaps it's mostly town driving? The egr has been blanked off as I thought that may contribute but it hasn't made a difference.
  12. manxkipper

    Wanted 1980/90's "Superbike"

    I know where there is a green-white version of the gpz 900 languishing in a garage. Owner will not part with it sadly. Pity as it is wasting away.
  13. manxkipper

    Pulling a trailer

    In the event that it is allowed, what licence would be required then to tow a trailer behind a motorcycle?
  14. manxkipper

    Pulling a trailer

    You are incorrect. However it would be interesting to try to explain the difference between drawing and towing to a traffic official.
  15. manxkipper

    Pulling a trailer

    Reg 330. Towing of vehicles No person shall operate a vehicle on a public road towing another vehicle— (a) if the length of the tow‑rope, chain or tow‑bar between the two vehicles exceeds three and a half metres; (b) if the towed vehicle is connected to the towing vehicle in such...
  16. manxkipper

    Pulling a trailer

    It is unfortunately illegal in za despite the fact it might be quite entertaining to have the extra space.
  17. manxkipper

    Morning smoking - Diesel engine

    I expect so. It is always that causal nexus that is difficult. There isn't any reason why you shouldn't approach them with the sample of contaminated fuel.
  18. manxkipper

    Sold Vario panniers for LC models

    I have a set of vario panniers for the 1200/1250s with the inner bags and pillion bracket set. I took them off when I bought the bike at 10k km and stored in the garage. They are in excellent condition. I have them advertised on facebook and am willing to negotiate price. In Cape Town. link...
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