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Did they close down or just moved? Wanted to swing past there this morning, but they're no more. There's now a Subaru agency.

After two masjestic falls, both pod covers on my 2008 GSA needs to be replaced. The problem is that at least 3 of the 6 screws have "torn" out of their holes, destroying the threads in the process. I think those are 6mm screws. Was thinking of getting a 7mm tap and just cut the holes larger...

The planets lined up for me again, SWAMBO was visiting the kids in the Cape, and I managed to swindle my boss out of a Friday’s leave. Inspired by Masai’s excellent report in May, I decided to visit Magoebaskloof and surrounding area. As I don’t have Masai’s gift for words, I will try to...

If you need a good readdrool, check this out. What a trip! https://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=710660

Having been deprived from riding for about 6 weeks, I was looking forward to exploring this new route that looked quite promising. The route included a piece of Vredefort dome, some dirt highway, some sand, some railway reserve, some technical stuff and also some boer war history. Total distance...

This may be old had, but I PVR'd Henry Cole riding Russia on a GS. He mentioned it's not really his bike of choice, as it does not fit his image although later on he reluctantly admitted that the bike is absolutely perfect for the terrain. He is really a miserable person, complaining about the...

The idea of doing a solo trip to Namibia was conceived about two years ago, but had to be postponed a number of times due to critical projects at work. Eventually the planets lined up for me, the boss signed my leave form and it was all systems go. My dear wife was very keen for me to go...

Can anyone help please. My insurers wants to know what the retail value is for by 2008 BMW 1200 GSA. Dunno why they ask me, I would have thought they should tell me, not ask.

I bike has been diagnosed as having a back wheel that wobbles, seemingly because of some loose spokes. I guess one can not let just anyone work on this, so I would appreciate it if you have contacts  or suggestions in this regard.

So, SWAMBO informed me she would sleep over at her sister’s on Friday night, which is code for "you may ride your bike". First plan was to ride to Mamparralanga, but after I heard the schools have closed, I realised half of Gauteng would have the same destination in mind. I then decided to ride...

After having been deprived of riding for about 8 weeks due to a toe operation, I managed to take a quick ride through the Northern Freestate today. Here are just a few pics: Beautiful stop somewhere before Parys This lady was about to give birth. The calve's hooves started to stick out, but...

Which is the best (as in most worthwile ride) from Aus to Ai Ais? Would it be via Rosh Pinnah or via Seeheim? I was thinking the route via Rosh Pinnah would be better, as it would include the stretch along the river. The plan is to go to the Canyon as an outride from Ai Ais, so please disregard...

There is a wealth of experience on this topic, and I would love to hear it as I'm in a serious planning phase for the mother of all trips (for me in anycase) around May next year, all of it south of Windhoek. I believe in listening to advice, as I can not waste my valuable leave on mistakes, or...

Does anyone know when this is. It's normally in the middle of May. I'm dying for some afval & pap.

A part of the subframe on my 1200GSA has snapped. It is part of a wishbone-shaped metal tube, located roughly below the radiator but about 2 inches back (i.e. roughly 2 inches behind the pin that holds the headlight assembly in position). I guess it could be welded, but maybe the whole things...

I don't just want to knock others, especially those that shows some entrepenurial initiative. However the last few episodes of Woema was more like a 30-miute advertisement than a biking programme. The lowlight was the last episode where a salesperson tries to convince me that it would be a good...

I managed to bend the paralever swing arm on my 1200 GSA (2008) inwards, so that it now rubs against the back tyre. This must have happened last weekend when riding some rough roads in the Freestate. I only discovered it on the weekend when washing the bike, and the canvas is already showing on...

I had my alarm clock set for 04:00, and the plan was to hit the first dirt after the Barrage by the time it gets light. Despite the drizzle, it was a fresh morning and I was looking forward to a great day. Altough I’ve done this ride numerous times, the dome area never ceases to amaze me. I was...

I remember having seen this place on a RR before, but I just cannot find it. Can someone help?

One event that is permanently in my calendar is the annual Groot Marico Safari Carnaval, which is actually the church bazaar for the local Reformed church. Now, I’m not really fond of church bazaars, but this is one with a difference. It’s actually a bosveld kuier, more than a church bazaar. It...