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    Riding Gear for Very Hot Weather

    I am planning a ride to Namibia in December and would like some input with regards to appropriate hot weather riding gear. During a similar trip last December I found my Richa riding jacket and pants almost unbearable from heat perspective. A fair portion of this trip will be on gravel roads...
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    A new piston for a KLR '08

    I know that I'm going to take a beating for this but I view it as collateral damage. My girlfriend and I went on a biking trip to Malawi. She rides a F650GS and I ride a KLR '08. Long story short, while returning through Mozambique I seized the engine of the KLR. The reason, no oil. I serviced...
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    What is the correct gear lever position?

    After a few months of riding my new KLR, I have finally financed a pair of boots (Alpinestar Tech 3, size 10). The trouble is gear changes. I was riding in some heavy duty hiking boots and when I started doing that, I move the gear lever up one notch on the spline. The Tech 3â??s are even...
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    Punctures: When is it necessary to carry a spare tyre?

    I have a KLR650 and I'm heading to Katse over the coming long weekend via Sani. Being new at this, should I be carrying a spare tyre? which tyre should I be carrying (front, back, both, none)? Is a plugging kit enough?
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    Crash Bars Useful or Not?

    I have bought a KLR with the view to doing some entry level over-landing. A few people have recommended crash bars. What I canâ??t workout is their purpose exactly. Is it to protect the bikes mechanics, the fairings or the riders legs? Anyone have any comments regarding the use and usefullness...
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