Thanks for all the help. Managed to get home from Jhb without incident. Bike does fit in a straight line without angling anything on the back of the ranger. Rear wheel was standing on tailgate. Four tie downs used. Two around the front triple clamp and on on each side rear around the frame.
Hi guys. Thanks for all the advice. It is not my first bike transport but it is my first f800 on a dc. The main concern for me was the bed length. Tying down and securing I have done many times with plastic bikes. I use a ramp sometimes but normally use elbow grease and lift it on to the bakkie...
Evening chaps. Collecting the new bike this week and already planning all the add ons. What reasonable suggestions are there for a slip on pipe for the bike. Other than sound can one feel or notice a difference. Does it have to be remapped or tuned after installation?
Regards,
Pieter
I am waiting in anticipation then for the shokblock. I do weigh 120kg myself but the bike will not see anything but road riding in the near future! Trust it will be safe till then!
Good morning friends. I just aquired a beautifull black and orange 2012 F800gs with 12000km on the clock. The bike is completely standard other than a Remus slip on. Any used parts out there or good value links to the above acessories! The bike has a full service history and looks brand new! Any...
Nee, Ek doen dit in Afrikaans maar my vrou en al sie ander is op "Kloeeff". Kloof is gereserveer vir wanneer ek in die stad in Kaapstad is! Thanks for the welcome everyone! Nearly feels like home!