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    Noob Friendly dirt routes around Fouriesburg

    Is there anybody with a some mostly Noob friendly dirt routes around Fouriesburg? A few friends are going to Fouriesburg during November and need GPS dirt routes that includes some interesting areas/places to visit. Thanks, Gee S.
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    Some Bargains of Note

    I was at the Krugersdorp auction this morning and came across the following Top Box for I think GSA, It even has the box that it came in All the stuff belonged to a guy that emigrated and the guy is selling it on his behalve Front and rear rim for a 990 I jad a quick look and did not see...
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    Sat phone or Garmin in reach mini?

    Which option would you choose for emergency communication in remote areas without cellphone service? The Garmin inreach mini or an irridium(Zippysat) sattelite phone and why?
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    Garmin Help Needed

    I found some GPS routes to Harrysmith and Winterton that was posted by Malcolm in 2012. I loaded it onto my Montana with Mapsource but when I open the route it shows on the GPS and when I click on go it gives the following error message If I say no it just closes the route and if I say yes...
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    Wanted Used Scott Steering Damper: Sorted

    I am looking for a Scott steering damper.suitable for a dual sport bike. Please let me know what you have
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    For Sale. Luggage rack KTM 790/1090

    I bought this steel luggage rack from Runner on impulse and later decided to get something else. It is drilled to accept a Trax Top box. I paid R1550-00 for it in June. It was installed on the bike but I never fitted a top box on it. It will definitely fit on a 790 and 1090 Yours for R1000-00...
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    Making the 790R mine

    I bought my 2020 790R 2nd hand with only  229Km on the clock. I came with Quick shift+, a Locomoto bashplate, the KTM powerpart alluminium luggage rack(for sale). This plate looks really nice but is not compatible with mounting a Trax topbox without drilling holes onto it. Cycra handguards...
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    Breedsnek for a 1st offroad ride

    I did Breedsnek on Saturday and found it surprisingly easy. I had slip set to 3. I tried throttle response on rally but found it to be very on/of at slow speeds and technical terrain. I then changed it to offroad and that worked well for me. I ran into Andre from iRide Adventure at the top of...
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    New Jacket

    I bought this Jacket. Is it safe to treat it with Scotch guard? I commute daily and it is a mission to keep a jacket clean and I suspect the Orange parts will show the slightest dirt very easily. I would prefer to wear the jacket until it is worn out rather than have it worn out from washing...
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    Ovid 19 Roadblocks

    Do es anybody know if there are any roadblocks between Krugersdorp and Magaliesburg/Breeds nek? I am collecting my 790R this morning and just have to go for a little ride😄🏍
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    Mobile Speed Cameras: Beware!

    On Monday morning I have seen the 1st mobile speed cameras since the start of lock down They have been trapping at the City Deep off ramp on the M2 in both directions every day since and I suspect they are making a killing as the average speed motorists are traveling in that area are between 100...
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    690 Not Starting

    A few weeks ago I returned from a ride and as I pulled into the driveway the engine stalled and just would not start again. It would crank and at times sounds like it is on the point of starting but it just does not, It would sometimes give a loud back fire I have checked the following, - Spark...
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    F 800 GS Clutch Replacement

    I have now done 174 000 Kilos on my 2011 800 GS with the original clutch. It is not slipping and is still good to pop a wheelie every now and again. I have no adjustment left on the cable and will have to replace the clutch very soon. I do NOT want to buy the kit from BMW. Is there any local...
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    External 690 Fuel Pump

    I replaced the original pump with a Fuel Performance pump about three years ago and have not had any issues yet. The pump came with a lifetime warranty which I hope to never have to test. I often go on solo trips and am a little worried about getting stuck in the middle of nowhere where a...
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    Converting a route to a track

    I have planned a route in basecamp and now want to convert it to a track. The Garmin instruction is Double click the route click convert to track. Sounds easy enough but if I open the route and click convert to track it does exactly that. My problem is that when I open the route/track again it...
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    Montana 600/650 bike mounting bracket

    Does anyone here have a bike mount for a Montana GPS that you want to get rid of? I want to fit a permanent mounting on the 690 but cannot use my own as I use the GPS on two different bikes. Thanks, Alfred 0 eight 3 two 8 four five five 12
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    Could this be one of the causes of rocker arm failures on the 690?

    I decided to check valve clearance on my 690 in preparation for my upcoming trip to the Koes rally. The outlet valves was in spec while the inlets were below the minimum clearance and had to be adjusted(re shimmed). I noticed that the roller shaft on the inlet rocker arm have started to come...
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    Lift for package to Durban and back?

    A friend of mine who lives on the Westrand have a small package that weighs about 1 Kg that must go to Durban. He also have an antique grammaphone player that he needs to get from Durban to JHB. The grammaphone measures about 500mm x 800mm by 1000mm. He is willing to contribute towards fuel...
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    Contour Roam Helmet Camera

    I have a Contour Roam helmet camera (Model 1600) that is still in 100% working condition but the plastic lens cover have broken. The lens cover is also what makes it waterproof. These cameras are no longer imported to SA and there are no spares available. Is there anybody here that have a...
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    New Helmet

    After 6+ years with my Uvex Carbon helmet, it is now time for me to buy a new helmet. The helmets I am looking at is, 1 Shoei TX 4 2 Arai 3 AGV My ears are shot and I want a quite helmet if something like that is possible Irrespective of price, which one would you buy and why? Do you perhaps...
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