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  1. krister

    For Sale WITHDRAWN - 2012 BMW R1200GS ABS ESA H/Grips

    I'm reluctantly selling my trusty steed. One of the last "bulletproof airheads"... She has only been good to me, but I'm not riding nearly enough since Covid-19. She was bought from and serviced only by Northside Motorcycles/Fourways BMW Motorrad and is currently in for an annual service. I...
  2. krister

    Wanted: GSA Aluminium Panniers

    Hi WDs I'm looking for a set of standard BMW GSA aluminium panniers.  Please PM me if you have a spare pair for sale. Best Krister
  3. krister

    Wanted to Rent: Bike Trailer (Witbank)

    Hi WDs in Witbank I need to transport my bike from Witbank to Johannesburg this weekend and I would like to rent a bike trailer.  If you have one or know of somebody that can help, please let me know.  I will pick it up late Friday afternoon and return it on Monday. Thanks! :thumleft: PS: ...
  4. krister

    To buy or not to buy? AC or LC? New or second-hand?

    Hi Dogs I have an itch... I currently ride a 2005 BMW R1200GS and has fairly low mileage (around 75 000 km) so nothing is wrong with it.  I bought it from here almost two years ago when getting back into biking and wanted to buy a budget bike for weekend fun at the time.  However, I am now...
  5. krister

    Wanted to Buy / Swop: Rallye 3 Pro Jacket & Pants

    Hi WDs I need a size 56/58 Rallye 3 Jacket and size 54/56 pants - preferably the black and yellow design.  Please PM me.  :ricky:  :thumleft: Sidenote:  I have a size 60 Rallye 2 Pro Jacket and pants - very good condition (with inners) - grey, black and red design.  Great suit - just too big...
  6. krister

    1200GS: Gear display blank - disengaging neutral

    Guys A week or so ago my (2005) 1200GS started displaying a blank space where the "N" should be when I want to start in the morning.  The first few times I could get it right by shifting up and down but yesterday (afternoon) it would not show neutral and eventually I just pulled the clutch and...
  7. krister

    Wanted: Std BMW R1200GS (AC) Tank Bag

    Hi all I'm looking for a standard BMW GS tank bag for an air-cooled R1200GS.  Does anybody have one lying around? Thanks  :thumleft:
  8. krister

    Good Bike Transport Service?

    Hi Guys My uncle just retired in Middelburg (Eastern Cape) from Cape Town and he left his project bike there.  Any recommendations of an affordable transport company to deliver it from Cape Town to Middelburg?
  9. krister

    Help, please: Technical Assistance to Team UJ Solar (Sasol Solar Challenge 2016)

    Admin:  Please move this topic if it is in the wrong category... Team UJ Solar is competing in the 2016 Sasol Solar Challenge (teams of students racing with solar cars from Pretoria to Cape Town) and the race kicked off yesterday.  Their overnight stop was in Kroonstad last night and they are...
  10. krister

    Sorted: Steering Damper for BMW R1200GS (AC)

    Hi WDs Does anybody have a spare steering damper lying around?  Also, what is the best value for money to buy new? Thanks :thumleft:
  11. krister

    The Adventure Commute

    I am one of those riders who regularly commutes between Jozi and Snor City.  I see there are many of us (specifically adventure bikes) and thought it good to start a thread dedicated to us, devoted and sometimes rain-drenched, non-farkly, underrated and mostly unappreciated commuter-riders...
  12. krister

    Wanted: BMW Rallye 3 Jacket

    Hi Dogs I'm looking for a size 58 Rallye 3 jacket, please.  I would prefer the Black/Yellow combination but let me know if you have something different.  Rallye 2 can also work if in good nick... Thanks!  :thumleft:
  13. krister

    Michelin Anakee Wild?

    I see on the internet these (50/50) tyres are debuting in the USA.  Does anybody know anything more about them?  When will they be in SA etc?   Looks like lekker tekkies  :thumleft:
  14. krister

    Bezuidenhout's Pass (KZN)?

    Hi WDs Has anybody done this pass recently?  https://mountainpassessouthafrica.co.za/find-a-pass/kwazulu-natal/item/73-bezuidenhouts-pass,-kzn.html :ricky:
  15. krister

    Advice: Most Aggressive Off-Road Tyres for BMW R1200GS?

    What are the most aggressive (knobbly) tyres for a GS currently?  I have Anakees for road use and the occasional bit of dirt highway but I would like a set of aggressive off-road shoes for those mostly-dirt trips.  Changing tyres are cheap and easy enough so I don't need much tar capability...
  16. krister

    Advice: Best Bluetooth Helmet Sound?

    What is the best (and most economical) Bluetooth helmet sound (music, radio, communication) unit out there? (I notice there are some other brand-specific threads on this, but nothing generic.  Please point me in the right direction...)
  17. krister

    Wanted: Standard R1200GS Vario Pannier Brackets

    Can anybody assist with above?   :ricky:
  18. krister

    Wanted: Early Model BMW R1200 GS (Heated Grips, ABS)

    Hi Wild Dogs I'm looking for an older (2005-2010) standard (not Adventure) GS with the following: Heated Grips ABS Full Service History at BMW There are quite a few on the market and I'm currently monitoring the usual sites (Gumtree, Bikefind, Auto Trader, and here of course) but I thought it...
  19. krister

    Helmets: Spirit vs Desert Fox

    Hi Guys Does anybody have experience with these two makes?  Pros and cons? I used to be a UVEX man but apparently my size (62/63) is not available.  Any suggestions will be welcome!  :thumleft:  :ricky:
  20. krister

    FOR SALE: ADVENTURE GEAR (Pics and more details added)

    I have the following items for sale: BMW Rallye 3 Jacket (Black with yellow reflective) - Size 60 - Very good condition, with inner, booklet and spare clips etc:  R4 000 DMD Kalahari Jacket and Pants (Black, grey and orange) - Size XXL / 58 (pants 54 - similar to 38) - Very good condition...
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