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Guys, I'm sure that this has been covered before, but a quick search didn't turn anything up, so I'm asking again. My MX boots, which I use for touring and playing on my plastics, have seen better days and are getting to the point where I need to replace them. I'd appreciate recommendations...

On the way home Friday I had an unplanned dismount. No other vehicles or persons involved so nobody to blame but myself. There's no pill for stupid! I live in Midrand and so, often on the way home, I'll try to ride a short stretch of dirt, just for the shits and giggles. On Friday, the R101 was...

Spent a lekker morning at Auto Alpina Boksburg. They laid on a great breakfast and had the full BMW range of bikes available for test riding. My son and I had the chance to ride the S1000RR, S1000R, R-Nine-T, 800 GS & GSA and 1200 LC GS. They also had the K1600 GTL (six cylinder) available, but...

Does anybody know where I can get spares locally for a 2001 Montesa Cota 315r. I'm looking for the normal servicing type spares ie brake pads, air filter, levers, sprockets, fork seals, etc. - not looking to overhaul the motor. Tried contacting Honda cayenne, but just a deathly silence so far.

Spent some quality time with my bikes today. Gave them a good wash – cleaned filters, checked oil levels, checked tyre pressures, etc. nothing serious, but had a few relaxing hours – all good for the soul. Garage is coming along nicely – just need a S1000R or Daytona 675R and it’ll be complete.

Hi guys/ladies, I'm planning a ride in the Waterberg area later in the month (planning to do the route followed by Sidetrack in his RR 'Bushveld Northern Loop' and will be needing camping accommodation near/in Vaalwater and Marken. Anybody stayed there recently and can recommend? Please post...

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So I rode the BMW S1000R today. I've had my heart set on the S1000R since it was announced. I'd previously ridden the S1000RR (about two years ago), but found it too focussed for my likes and needs. Make no bones about it, the S1000RR is a fantastic piece of German engineering, but not a...

I'm lying in bed in a chalet at the Storms River nature reserve - came down from the big smoke with SWAMBO and my daughter and will be here till the weekend. Stoetied my DR650 down with us and plan to do Baviaans and Die Hel over the next two days - figured it's too far to come and not do...

The starter motor on my KTM300XCW is in need of a re-build (a new starter costs something like five Grand). The starter is a Mitsuba model SM-16 12v. I can order a re-build kit from Slavins Racing in the USA, but want to first check what my options are locally: 1    Does anybody re-build the...

I was at Runner's shop on Saturday morning (I hate that fcuking place - every time I go there I buy all sorts of sh!t I don't need and can't afford. If I didn't get such a good discount every time I wouldn't go back. :ricky:) He has got stock of Dunlop D606's (the only place I have seen them in...

Will be hitting the big six-oh next month and so treated myself to an early birthday present. From Brodes to Brodes. You are the love of my life my darling and you deserve it! :ricky: 2010 model KTM 300 XC-W. Needs a little work (side stand spring, charge/replace battery, tighten chain, back...

So far this year I have managed 13 days riding. Here a day counts as more than 8 hours adventure riding (including stops for fuel and to eat) , but not including Sunday breakfast runs for a few hours, which don't count, although I also do these as often as I can.The rides have included the...

Hi guys. A group of us are planning a weekend ride to Mpumulanga (Sabie and surrounds). Does anybody have a suitable dirt-roads (GPS) routes there and back and any routes in the area that can recommend and post? Would appreciate the advice, thanks.

Ordered a US army surplus Military Sleeping System (MSS) from the states, and it arrived today after a long time getting here (Amazon won't ship it to the RSA). Supposed to be rated to -40 degrees (will never see close to those temperatures here, but I shouldn't get cold, even in the worst...

Hi, I'm looking for a sheepskin that I can have converted to a seat cover for my bike(s). Colour is not important (would prefer black if given a choice), but must be properly tanned/treated. I know where to order from overseas, but want to get a full hide which I can have cut to size locally and...

Looking at the Wall of Rembrance thread go me to thinking. (Disclaimer: Nothing said below is intended in any way to suggest disrespect to any Dog who has passed on, or to make any conclusion about lifestyles, riding habits or whatever. I’m simply looking at the raw numbers and what they might...

My apologies for being Doff, but a day or so ago I came accross a post with a pdf file of a map of Southern Africa that one could print/plot. I didn't save t at the time and now I can't find it again. Can somebody please point me to it.

Well the DR650SE is nearly ready to hit the road. Farkles added so far (in no particular order): Protaper handle bar Hyde hand-guards Bar Raisers Lowered foot pegs Vapor speedo & rev counter, etc. 12v auxiliary socket (for charging cellphone, GPS power supply, etc) HID headlight LED spots GPS...

I've just fitted a new Acerbis tank to my Suzuki DR650. The problem is that the tank is leaking around the outlet  fuel suuply tap. The fuel supply tap came supplied with an O-ring seal (which appears to me to be a little small) which is fitted, but is clearly not working. I'm hesitant to use a...