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I had my 650 twin now for just more than a jear and just love it to bits.  No trouble, just plain econical fun with a surprising ability to to keep up with the big guns even 2 up.  Problem is that the  waiting list for the F800GS has now dwindled down to zero and I am itching to make the...

I know that this was already discussed but I can't find the information.  Can  anybody please tell me where in Cape Town I can buy the right Perspex to make an orange head light cover.  I saw this morning in the rain how well it works.  Thanks!

Found this on the F800 riders forum... and I quote .... :pot:   The April 2009 issue of Motorcycle Consumer News tested the new F650GS. Before I get to their impressions I will provide the hard numbers, as they take less thinking on my part. The engine, which is rated at 71 hp by BMW, tested...

Strangely BMW does not offer crash bars as on option on these bikes and also does not have any on their accessory list.  Most of the crash bars on sale on offers protection for the engine and not the expensive plastic bodywork.  I fell for the  bars by SW-Motech which just became available. ...

I have been riding bikes for a long time but believe it or not my new 650 GS is the first chain driven bike in my stable.  I know the chain  has to be checked, tensioned,  oiled and cleaned but I find the bewildering aray of available products, waxes and oils confusing.  Also does a chain need...

It seems that some people think that BMW's and KTM's are the only bikes worth talking about.  Are there any living XT's left in the Western Cape.    I still think this draadkar and grandaddy of them all is one of the greatest off road bikes ever.  Yes I know it has it shotcomings  but just...

Wayfinder GPS was included in the upgrade to my new Sony Ericsson P1 phone.  It works well in town but I doubt if it will be  any good once you leave civilization behind.  I have loaded it with the downloadable maps from  the internet but although it navigates through satelites (it has an...

Hi guys I am an old new newbie.  Been riding bikes for more than 30 years, started off on 50's, Honda CX 500, Moto Guzzi 850 LM2, BMW R69S, Honda 750F, XT500 and now a BM 650(800) GS.  Done it all and got the t-shit except for off road riding.  Looks like great fun, thanks for letting an old...