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As many of you know form a previous post, someone tried to steal my bike by jamming a foreign key into the ignition, breaking it in the process. I got a locksmith out to have a look, but wasn't comfortable with them taking the bike apart to get the ignition off. That's when I phoned Dux (Donald)...

So it seems somebody tried to steal my bike  >:( The bike is parked undercover in a secure complex. I noticed today when I went out that my licence plate was gone. On closer inspection I found a key jammed in my ignition! Someone obviously tried to get the steering lock off or even start the...

Last week while riding on one of the back roads outside Durbanville, my wife and I were nearly taken out. We came up behind a 4x4 who was stuck behind a construction truck. We followed them both through a bunch of corners and finally came to a nice straight stretch of road. There was no oncoming...

I have decided to get a Pipercross airfilter for my Transalp. Went to Craig's in Parow this morning, but they don't have stock and suggest I try again at the end of March  ??? Does anyone know who else stocks Pipercross, one of the forum vendors maybe?

My Transalp is going to be needing a new air filter at its next service. The OEM filter costs just under 1k  :o As a result I am considering getting an aftermarket air filter. I am not looking to gain any performance, I just want something that is reusable and must also offer good protection...

Yesterday I received a speeding fine in the post for R600 (107 in a 70 zone). After the initial shock I soon realized that bike in the photo was my old Funduro which I sold months ago  >:( So the new owner hasn't put the bike in his name. I have his contact details so that isn't a problem. I was...

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After seeing and hearing Keithk's TA, I had a Scorch pipe fitted to mine TA  :biggrin: The 650 Transalp does not have a Cat, but rather has a second exhaust, or collector box under the bike. In addition to having the pipe put on, Reynard at Scorch cut off half of this box to further...

As many of you know, I am now the proud owner of a 2005 Transalp. I really love this bike, my only complaints are that the standard pipe is too quiet and its a little heavier on the juice than my Funduro was. I am wanting to fit an aftermarket pipe (probably a scorch) to fix these 'problems'...

I am officially the proud owner of a 2005 Transalp  :biggrin: Bike has just under 18000 km's on the clock and rides like a dream. Bike already has crasbars and a touring screen, now I just need risers, pegs and hand guards and it will be sorted  :thumleft: Oh and the standard pipe is way to...

Looks like I am getting a 650 Transalp  :biggrin: Just a little worried bout the standing position, I'm 1.93m (6'3"), will raisers do the trick? Have 40mm raisers on my Funduro, would they fit the TA?

OK my bike is for sale, just bought a 2005 TransAlp :biggrin: 1996 BMW F650 Funduro with extras - about 65500 km’s R25500 negotiable I bought the bike about a year ago with 56600km’s on the clock, bike had new chain and sprockets (still good), new wheel bearings, new brake pads and a new...

As some of you know, I am possibly getting a 2006 transalp. So I'm chatting to Wes today on Skype and tell him that I am just going to the Honda dealer quickly on the off chance that they have one on the floor for me to look at (the one I want is in Joburg) and also to find out about service...

1996 BMW F650 Funduro with extras - 64500 km’s - R28500 I bought the bike about a year ago with 56600km’s on the clock, bike had new chain and sprockets (still good), new wheel bearings, new brake pads and a new clutch. Since then I did the following:   New tires, Michelin Anakees, still...

OK, as many of you know I have a 96 Funduro for almost a year now. This is my first bike on which I learnt to ride. The plan was always to keep it for about 2-3 years before doing a serious upgrade when the time and money is right. The bike has 65000km on it and is running well and I really am...

Wider foot pegs. These are modified KLR footpegs from TopBox. New bars (ProTaper CR High) - similar bend to the standard bars, but they were not in good shape... 40 mm Bar risers from TopBox. New grips and Zeta hand guards (also from TopBox). And a 42L topbox from guess who...

I dropped my bike yesterday and the one mirror popped off the 'stalk'. Looks likes it a ball and socket type of thing. Are there any tricks to getting it back on?

After convincing me to buy a bike this year, The_Wes and I decided to do a short two night trip to the Cederberg, which as it turns out was just what I needed after a really hectic year. We set out at about 10 am (last Wednesday morning) and after filling up rode to Ceres via Bainskloof pass. In...

Anybody have any idea where I can get wide foot pegs that will fit my Funduro? I bought new pegs from Wild@Heart yesterday (for normal 650GS etc) but they dont fit the Funduro  :(  I'll either have to take them back or have them modified. I did, however, manage to get awesome bar risers...

Pity is was during my license test  >:( It all happened at the incline start. I felt the bike starting to roll back, panicked and pulled off my 1st ever wheelie  :biggrin:  At least thats what I think happened, I was so nervous its all a bit of a blur... Unfortunately the incline was the only...