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    Giraffe Rally Zimbabwe - Border crossing Info needed

    Hi All, I was wondering if someone has been to Zimbabwe lately by bike? I was wondering if they have the following up to date figures /prices: Carbon tax in Zimbabwe? Beight brodge toll fees? Insurance fees? What other fees are required? I do know that Mugabe needs funds but I need to know how...
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    KDX250 for sale (Sold)

    KDX 250 for sale Natis papers Indicators, mirrors and number plate assembly removed to play in bush. Good runner and plenty of fun. Workshop manual for KX incase you want to modify bike in anyway.  Slight corrosion on fork uppers. New Maxis front and rear with HD tubes. Front forks been done...
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    Platinum country outride

    Pom put a "Planning a ride" request out and got some responses. We gathered at "Bikers Warehouse" in Allens Neck and only three pitched up. Agreed departure was 08:00.  We left at 08:15, Pom, Hidelgo and myself and as no route was planned, I made the suggestion that we do the canal 1 ride and...
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    BMW GS1200 - Re-occuring Electrical failures

    Yesterday while on an outride with Pom and Hidalgo, I stoped my bike to take some pic's. After taking the pic's, my bike would not start.  The OBD showed, "EWS".  I did not have my manual, so I phone ADV and asked him to check Peaches manual for me.  The bike was going nowhere so I had to do the...
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    Aftermarket bash plate - GS 1200 ADV

    Bought a bash plate from JJ at Adventure Motorcycles (Camojo) and fitted it on Sunday.  Bolts on nicely, no hole at the bottom to catch on anything.  Only the small bolt heads which should be fine. Nice 4.5 mm Aluminiun and a fraction of the price of a TT. See attached pic's of how it looks. ...
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    2007 GS Challenge - Insurance issues

    I have just learned that many insurance house's like BikeSure, Outsurance, and some others have made a decision that people who attend the 2007 GS Challenge are not going to be covered for the event.  I am at this point very concerned because one does not go to such an event so that you can...
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    Scott Steering Damper 1200 ADV.

    I am looking for a Scott Steering Damper for my 1200 ADV.  I have phone the local guy but think the R5500.00 is a lot over the top. You can buy from the USA for R3200.00. That is quite a saving, especially if you have someone going to the States who can save you the shipment costs. Does anyone...
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    FOOD FOR THOUGHT

    For all who know Motorcycle Riders I saw you pull your child closer when we passed each other on the sidewalk. But you didn't see me playing Santa at the local mall. I saw you change your mind about going into the restaurant. But you didn't see me attending a meeting to raise more...
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    1200 ADV sump protection

    I am interested in a sump shield protection which should fit a 2006 BMW 1200 GS and ADV. I know that there is Touratech (expensive and no stock)and Big Country, but does the Big Country fit the newer bikes or only the older 2005 model? What other makes are on offer and if so maybe a link to...
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    GS1200 ignition problem

    Hi Guys, Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pulled the GS out the garage this morning and put my kit on to go for the Touratech day ride and when I turned the ignition switch nothing happened. Removed the seat and put a multi meter on the battery, 12.55 volts. So the problem me thinks...
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    Tyre - comparing dual purpose tyres with knobbies tyres

    4 BMW's(2 1150 Adv and 2 GS1200's) took the 2nd canal route to the rock. I was the only one with dual purpose tyres and got to thinking? I remember a thread on another forum that JM, Funi and the guys said about tyres and tyre choice. I decided to ride to the best of my abilities, however...
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