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  1. DirkB1980

    Gear for sale

    Good morning everyone. I recently had to sell my bike to invest in property so I’m selling all my gear as  well. I have the following gear for sale. 1.Helmet Shark Threezy Ridill XL – Helmet is in excellent condition. Visor 100%. Helmet has no scratches and was never dropped. Inside looks good...
  2. DirkB1980

    Mechanic recommendations

    Afternoon guys. Can you recommend a mechanic that specialises in fault finding on BMW motorcycles? Someone that's trustworthy and won't recommend unnecessarily expensive fixes or parts? Must in the Jhb area, please. Thank you. Sent from my LG-H930 using Tapatalk
  3. DirkB1980

    Throttle body sync

    Evening guys. Has anyone done this by themselves at home? There are a bunch of instructional videos on YouTube, seems easy enough? Sent from my LG-H930 using Tapatalk
  4. DirkB1980

    BMW R1200 Fuel strainer

    Evening guys. I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction. I need to replace the fuel strainer on my R1200ST. Not being close to Pta, I was wonder if this strainer is specific to Bmw? Sent from my LG-H930 using Tapatalk
  5. DirkB1980

    SHAD SH34 Top box

    Evening! I have this top Box for sale, is in excellent condition. Comes with mount, backrest and two keys. Price is R800, Courier is extra. Can courier pretty much anywhere for R150. I'm located in Kroonstad. Sent from my LG-H930 using Tapatalk
  6. DirkB1980

    WANTED: Size 7 / 7.5 UK riding boots

    Morning! I'm looking for a set of boots for my wife. I don't want to buy new because I'm not sure yet if she will ride with me in the long run, she already moans and groans about her back so yeah, I don't want to invest in decent boots before she commits. I'm looking for a set of low/short...
  7. DirkB1980

    Garage Cleanup Sale

    Hey guys... I have the following for sale: 1. Nelson Rigg CL-1040 Jumbo Tail Bag. - Good as new condition, used twice. Comes with rain cover. R1800 2. Leatt GPX RACE neck brace - Excellent condition. R3500 3. Alpinestar Riding Boots - US 11.5 - Very good condition. R1500 All prices exclude...
  8. DirkB1980

    2011 BMW R1200R For Sale

    I'm helping a friend sell his bike, details are as follows: 2011 BMW R1200R - 41 800km, FSH at BMW (Bavarian). Second owner. BMW Panniers, akropovic exhaust. Spare key and book. Bike is in excellent condition. Price is R80 000 neg. Please contact Nicholas Muller at 082 928 1236 for more...
  9. DirkB1980

    Box with bike gear picked up

    Hey guys. A family member pickup up a black plastic container on the side of the road between Warden and Bethlehem. She says it looks like it fell off a truck or bakkie. Was picked up 28 February 2020. Give me shout if you know whose if is. Sent from my LG-H930 using Tapatalk
  10. DirkB1980

    2001 BMW GS650 Dakar

    I'm selling my very reliable 2001 BMW GS650 Dakar. Bike has done 25300km. Major service was done 9 months ago, have done 1500km since. New chain and sprockets, grips, new mirrors, and battery was installed. Michellen Sirac tyres (front & rear) fitted as well during service. Extras include: -...
  11. DirkB1980

    V-Strom 1000

    Good day guys. I need some info please. What is the general consensus on this bike? I want to upgrade from my GS650 but currently have other fianancial obligations so I'm looking at an older model V-Strom 1000 DL. I don't do off road riding. How available and or expensive is parts for it...
  12. DirkB1980

    LOOKING FOR: Boots

    Hey guys, I hope this is posted in the right section. It seems as if I'm looking for a needle in haystack and I'm really hoping you can help to make it a bit smaller... I'm looking for a pair of boots with this type of ''look/design'' (as shown in the photo). These are Icon Field 2's, they...
  13. DirkB1980

    BMW GS 650 Speedo issue

    Hey guys. I hope this is posted in the right section... I have an issue with my 650's speedo acting up. Apparently this is pretty common on this bike, I found a lot of info on it after doing some research. It makes a ticking sound, needles move without the bike moving. Odometer and time also...
  14. DirkB1980

    Wanted: Size 38 winter riding pants - Used

    Good morning! Im looking for a pair of 38 winter adventure type/jeans riding pants in good condition. I'm losing weight and therefore do not want to buy new pants now or spend a lot of money on it. I've got a ride coming up soon and I need pants for it. If you have a pair lying around that your...
  15. DirkB1980

    Max mileage for adventure bike?

    Good morning everyone! I see many adventure bikes for sale on Facebook with mileage above the 100 000km mark and I was wondering, how high can these bikes go with regards to milage before being "toast"? I know it depends on service history, how hard it was used etc but just a ball Park figure...
  16. DirkB1980

    Tyres for sale

    I have a King Tyre 4.60-17 and Kenda 19/19-21 for sale. They came off a GS 650 Dakar that I bought, I replaced them with road tires, was a combo set I bought which is why I replaced both. Tires have quite a decent amount of tread left as shown in the photos. I want R800 for both, please contact...
  17. DirkB1980

    Wiring harness tape - What kind?

    Evening everyone. I have some wires on my bike that are exposed, coming through the old harness. What kind of tape can I use? I bought fleece tape but it doesn't seem weatherproof?! Can anyone please give me some advice as to what tape to use? And where to get it? Thanks! Sent from my LG-H930...
  18. DirkB1980

    BMW GS Mirror

    Hey guys, I have this right side mirror for sale, I want R300 for it. It's in great condition, came off my GS650 Dakar. I bought the bike with the left side mirror missing, I bought a new set of adventure mirrors skk I have this one left. Can courier anywhere for R100. Sent from my LG-H930...
  19. DirkB1980

    Tyre advice please

    Hey guys, I need some advice, please. I have to choose between Michelin Sirac and Kenda K761 tyres for my GS Dakar. They are similarly priced and both seem about equal wrt performance, mileage etc. Will not be used for off-road. Any advice? My budget is limited, hence the choice between these...
  20. DirkB1980

    New member

    Hey guys, my name is Dirk. I'm a teacher at a special needs school in Kroonstad. I'm petty new to motorcycling, recently bought a GS650 Dakar and I'm loving it so far. Sent from my LG-H930 using Tapatalk
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