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I have an aftermarket dash on my 2003 Dakar that has a function measuring voltage. i saw the battery light come on the other day and checked voltage and it was sitting below 12v but did pick up again to around 13.5v.. i have been keeping an eye on it and the voltage has definately been dropping...

So ....  for the last couple of months I have been planning to do a trip in December with Mrs Robust, to visit the outlaws on the KZN South Coast.  My route was to take us camping through Lesotho, both there and back.  However, changes at work has forced me to be on standby over that period. ...

So ... I'm ridding a 2003 Dakkie.  I bought it accident damaged and once it.was ready to hit the road I put some new rubber on. Was looking for a 50/50 tyre and was recommended the Heidi K60 Scout rear and front. So far I have done about 7500 kms on them. Honestly, of that 7500 kms probably...

Hey guys, Also in the market for a center stand if anyone has one. Thanks in advance!

Hey guys, I've been given a pair of pannier frames for my Dakar.  They look like the Hepco & Becker Frames but it needs the back bracket that sits behind the number plate and stabilises the two frames.  Anyone have something like this lying around? Also, looking for a "top box" bracket.  My...

So I am planning a trip in December.  I some of this route in December last year but this year I would like to do it again with the missus.  We are riding 2-up on a '03 F650GS Dakar.  We would like to camp most places or do budget accommodation.  This is my wife's first long distance trip on...

Hi all, I was heading out on an errand yesterday and about a kilometer from my house my 2002 F650GS Dakar did a few splutters and then died. She wouldn't start again. Starter was turning but wouldn't fire. After an uphill push home, I stripped off some covers etc. I disconnected the fuel hose...

Latest info I have seen on this is from about a year ago.  Is the old Bloukrans Pass rideable?

All things working out, I am planning to head down to Lesotho from Johannesburg on the 1st December and returning on the 4th December.  I am meeting some mates from KZN and we are heading to the ROOF as spectators.  Roof actually starts with "Round the Houses" etc on the Thursday and race...

Hey All, I'm a newbie living in Randburg, Gauteng.  I am still busy with my bike rebuild but will hopefully have it on the road in the next couple of weeks.  I have been riding bikes for as long as I can remember.  I have done both road riding and enduro.  Adventure riding felt like the...

G'day all, I'm having instrument cluster issues, may be tracks, may be chip, but I am considering going with an aftermarket handle bar clamped cluster.   I have looked at the Trail Tech Vapour which I quite like. However, I really don't want the hassle of importing and then possibly having...