Search results

Hey all My pulse generator is not working anymore (reading shows open circuit). Honda charges R1 030 for a new one and has to order it from Japan (6 weeks!). Does anyone know of someone that is selling second-hand parts for the XRL? Cheers Francois

Hey all, When I bought the bike there was no Fritzco sprockets available in the country, so I fitted an XR650R sprocket in the meantime (BTW, https://dirtbikeafrica.com/ now has stock of the Fritzco's and I will fit mine soon). When I fitted the XRR sprocket, I had to remove about 1mm from the...

Hey all I was in a rush and broke my air/fuel mixture screw  :crybaby2: Does anyone know where I can find this part separately, or do I have to buy the carb kit for R600? Thanks in advance!

We're leaving for the Wild Coast on Monday for ten days. Do you think we should take summer or winter jackets, as we don't know what the climate is like in the area. I take it we might get wet a lot, but does it get hot? Also, any routes not to be missed? Thanks!

Hi all. This will be the trip report for our Cape to Cairo ride. We left Cape Town on the 5th of September and are currently in Lilongwe, Malawi. Our internet is not always so easy, but we've managed to post everyday on www.crossingafrica.co.za This is just a quick overview of the first leg...

We'll be leaving Cape Town on the 6th of September. Follow our blog www.crossingafrica.co.za by liking it on Facebook or opening a typepad account. Please vote whether you think we'll make the 15 000 km to Cairo...

Hi My wife and I are riding to Cairo from the start from September and we haven't yet gotten a Satellite phone. Do you think it is neccessary and any of you by any chance know off anyone who would be willing to rent us their's for three months? We want to take one just for emergencies...

Hi there everyone. Do any of you out there know anyone in Ethiopia (or live there) who might be able to help me with an invite letter to the country for our visa applications? :deal: We are travelling through Ethiopia in November on our way to Cairo. Thanks

Hi all! Do It Now Magazine is giving away subscriptions to the magazine for free to the first 20 000 subscribers. It gets delivered for free to your postal address. It's a 140+ page, bi-monthly adventure magazine that covers almost everything. It had a couple of bike related stuff in in the...

Hi all, I unfortunately have to sell the doctor. Need a cage for winter :( The bike is still in good condition (45 000km on the clock). I had the electrics sorted out, so it starts easily. - Michellan Anakees front and rear almost brand new. - Crash bar - Centre stand - Braded front brake...

Hi guys I'm sad to say I'm selling my beloved KLR. Bought myself a DR Big and now looking for a smaller bike for my wife. The KLR is red, has 17 000km on the clock and has: - New O-ring chain and sprockets - New rear wheel bearings and sprocket carrier bearings - Valve clearances just set -...

Hi. My wife and I are leaving on the 25th of December on a 19 day trip around South Africa (roughly 6000km) on two new Motomia Enzo's (loosely based on the old Honda GC125's). We're not booking any accomodation and will only be taking the bare essentials. Visit our website (www.aroundsa.co.za)...

Hi, my wife is writing her learner's licence later today and I'm looking for the rules of where you may or may not park, ie. 5m from an intersection and not across a car in a road less than 9m wide etc etc. Also, how far may any luggae protrude behind a motorcycle etc. Anyone out there that can...

Has anyone done the K-mod where the headlight automatically cuts out while you press the starter? They said use a standard automotive relay. Does this mean any relay (eg. spotlights, indicators, etc...) could be used?

Hi. I live Paarl and Stellenbosch. Where is the best place to buy an o-ring chain and sprockets for my KLR650? I got a quote for R950 for the chain and R385 and R225 for the rear and front sprockets respectively. Does this sound about right? THanks!

Hi! How many Vuka riders are on this forum? Have you checked out the Vuka forum?

Hi. I'm sorry if there is a thread explaining this procedure step-by-step, but I did first use the search function. Do any of you know where I can find step-by-step instuctions to change the coolant in my KLR650? I know it's fairly straight forward and that common sence should do it, but I...

Do any of you KLR riders have plans for a DIY centre stand?  :pot: I want to build one myself. Any advice or blueprints would be greatly appreciated!

I've got a 2006 KLR with around 14 000km on the clock. Sometimes when I select 5th, the lever can still move up and down. Shortly afterwards it pops out of 5th. Doesn't happen everyday, mostly when loaded with passenger and luggage. Has anyone experienced this before? Any info qould be greatly...