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I'm 1.63m and just bought a 2007 KTM 300 XCW.  There is of course just one problem:  the bike is too high for me.  So what I need to do is lower it as much as possible without having wheels scrape fenders or something like that.  What I need to know is how I can lower the bike.  I know I can...

I bought my HID some time ago and not been riding for a few months.  A friend of mine wired it up for me, but ended up taping the little box thingy (Noooo idea what the tech term is) on the isnide of my screen with 3M tape... Now while this might work if I only rode on tar, it is definately...

Ok, after pretty much ruining my front road tyre after riding it 30kms with a flat (don't ask), I am having to speed up my plans for fitting 'real' tyres on my 650GS.  I have a few questions: 1) Which brand is a good all-rounder for sand, mud, rocks or any other rough terrain? 2) How quickly...

The light on my GS is terrible and riding in the dark is a lot more dangerous than it should be.  I want to get a HID for my bike, but being a complete idiot when it comes to anything mechanical, I need some advice on what would work on my bike.  What H do I have?  What is an H? (Link below...

I'm not keen on paying R700 for a new one and I need to replace mine.  Can anyone help?

I've managed to lose the only key I had for my Kappa storage box and I wonder if anyone can tell me what my options are.  1) Is it possible to have the lock changed?  If so, who does those in the WC Northern Subs area? 2) Should I just forget about the Kappa box and buy the Kakao day bag...

After a lovely spill this weekend, I have managed to break my left front indicator cover on my 650GS.  Is that cover BMW-specific or can I buy an alternative cover from somewhere?  I'm thinking I had better stock up on spares...

Okay, don't laugh  :-\ The problem is that every now and again, I cannot get the bike to start.  I make sure the circuit is closed, turn the key till the lights flash on and then press the electric start button for up to 5 seconds unless the bike starts.  Often this is not a problem.  Sometimes...

Okay, so I am envious that there are planned tech days for the 1150/1200GS in Gauteng.  I would love to learn even just the basics (more would be awesome) when it comes to the technical aspect of my 650GS. Can't we have something like this in Cape Town too?  *puppy eyes*

Being the ever-enthusiastic newbie, I have my heart set on riding my recently acquired GS on tar as well as offroad (as soon as I can get my Kouba links & get them fitted).  It is a 2nd hand 2001 model so I am not too fussed about a couple of scratches, etc since those are bound to happen, but I...

I bought my bike without ABS and I have read differet opinions on the all-knowing Internet about if I should have it fitted or not.  Some say it is essential for tar riding, others claim that it causes problems when riding off-road.  Since I intend to do both, what are my options?  Can ABS be...

I seriously need to lower my BMW 650GS and Google has educated me that I need Kouba Links and the ultra low seat from Wunderlich.  I looked at their websites (https://www.koubalink.com/ & https://www.wunderlich.de) and found local dealers for Wunderlich.  But who stocks Kouba Links?  I need some...

Okay, I am hoping there is a secret to help me keep my bike upright when I have to stop.  Unfortunately I am 1,63cm tall and basically only the balls of my feet touch the ground when sitting on my GS.  Since the bike is a tad heavy, this does create some excitement if I don't manage to stop with...

After several years of "humming and ha-ing" over getting a bike, I finally bought a 2001 BMW 650GS.  I'm definately keen to do some minor off-roading with it and would love to ride with some of the other Capetonians (and learn from the masters) in the near future.  ;D *waves*