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    Scooter Riders Group

    It is at least 8 years since I have been on this site thanks to the Ex-Wife :-) Used to ride a Suzuki Djebel in Port Elizabeth and on the gravel roads of the Eastern Cape but now in Cape Town. Bought a used Yamaha T-Max in February and am interested to know who use similar scoots and see your...
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    Oh hell what now?

    I have a situation. Bluesteel and I both sold our small cc scramblers on which we had a good few epic overnight trips. Now we both bought small cc cruisers. Him a Suzuki Desperado and me a Suzuki Intruder with which we plan on doing the same type of riding as we used to do on our scramblers ...
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    The Purple Pixie will be missed

    LYNDA VIVIEN GIMINGHAM 11 APRIL 1969 to 26 DECEMBER 2012 She passed away from a massive stroke Hi guys I just got the terrible news that the Purple Pixie from Port E izabeth has passed away. Always full off joy and fun she will be sorely missed. Sympathy to Brian,  her mother, family and close...
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    Suzuki Djebel 250 XC for Sale

    Okay this time it is really for sale. No backing out. Licensed and registered. 1999 model registered in SA 2010. 19 500kms. Tyres good. Get on and ride. 17 litre tank.
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    TW 200 for sale - R11 000

    Greetings Ladies & Gents. Mate of of mine has a little TW on the farm that he wish to sell. He is incorporating more quads for farm use now. Is about a 2000 model but he can make sure on paperwork. 18000kms on clock. Tyres good. Engin & gearbox crisp and he says you can just get on and ride...
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    Bibbertrip to Barkley-East August 2012

    Hi Guys My last trip to Graaff-Reinett and Bie's reprimand for not sayin hello made me decide to post this thread. Over a beer and a Jaegermeister Bluesteel and I agreed that our next trip should be to Elliott / Barkley-East. We heard about some nice riding in that area but am also aware of it...
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    PE to Graaff-Reinett / 2 small bikes with big hearts

    Was about two weeks ago that Bluesteel diagnosed some symptoms of the dreaded PMS (parked motorcycle syndrome) in me. Treatment recommended : gravel and grog. He pointed out that one normally quickly blaze through Graaff- Reinett and it was time to go and see what this town is about when on a...
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    Suzuki Djebel XC250

    Suzuki Djebel 250 xc for sale - R21 000 Handlebar raisers Good set of Kins on it Ready to go where you want to Used for touring. Selling cos the it has to make place for a Jimny now.
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    1200km round trip Karoo to Coast - 2 x 250cc and another bike

    Ironman decided to sell his bike cos it is standing too much and he started fantasizing about shooting hijackers and took up combat shooting. The DRZ 400 was already on Gumtree and I recommended we do one last trip. It was on. A lekker Karoo to Coast trip. Accommodation was organised, route was...
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    4 of us - PE to Katberg and back

    We got that itch! You know that one that can only be scratched by taking a ride. We quickly put an overnighter together. Bluesteel, Ironman, myself and The Frans who fears no one. It was Friday 9 Dec 11 and we met at Bluewater Bay. Bluesteel did a last check of the Yammie's oil level before we...
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    Advice Plse - Losing oil but no smoke or visible leaks

    Greetings I need some advice plse. My 250 4-stroke has an aftermarket slip-on which is pretty damn close to a freeflow. My bikes oil level was fine at thes atrt of my trip. We rode into strong wind and over some distances did higher revs. 2nd part of the ride was rough technical stuff so all...
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    Suzuki Djebel250 for sale

    Suzuki Djebel 250 xc for sale - R21 000 Handlebar raisers Good set of Kins on it Ready to go where you want to Used for touring. Selling cos the it has to make place for a Jimny now.
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    High bend handle bars

    Greetings I got my Suzuki 250 with a set of Renthal bars. I've put raisers on but need just that little bit more. Does someone have a set of high bend bars (std tickness) for me plse? Am looking for about 20 mm higher. Don't want to build the Eifel tower with risers. thanks
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    Garmin E-Trex Vista for Sale

    A mate of mine bought this gps for our trip to Lesotho in 2009. That was the only time he used it and sold his bike since then as well. R 2 800 with SA Streetmaps and Tracks 4 A included. It is vailable in Port Elizabeth. As far as I know he paid over R 4 000 for it in 2009 from Cape Union...
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    Back cover for E-trex Legend

    Sorry for being a beggar. I bought a secondhand Garmin E-trex Legend but the clip that screws on at the back is not with it. Can't use it on a vehicle or bike mount. I got a cover from a mate but it is for a Legend Did anyone upgrade to something else and maybe have some spare parts. A spare...
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    Maps for Garmin Legend CX

    So I recently bought a Garmin Legen CX from a WD. The unit belonged to his wife's brother-in-law and he was not using it anymore. Price was very reasonable as the unit had no maps, no cables, no mounts and the clip at the back of the cover was not with it. Deal was appealing since I already have...
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    flippit that was close

    So today went for a ride to check out the route for the VW Herald mountain bike race of next Saturday. Cruising along canals and through orchards having fun when I see a spot that looks excessively moist. Okay it is time to get up like I was advised. Ey man I wish someone was behind me to tell...
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    Standing Up

    I consider myself a novice rider and a while ago Ironman said I should rather stand up. I tried it and it fealt like I am going to see my backside and fall my own head into my r'se. I was definitelystanding with my back bent. So I went and got some raisers last week and tried the standing thing...
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    PE "small bikes" 621km roundtrip.J

    Just want to let you know that I am lekker moeg as I just returned this afternoon from a moerse lekker 621km roundtrip with two mates. Plenty gravel, some serious mud and let's not forget "Sam the White Bushman". Am busy uploading images to Photobucket and will then tell the story.
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    Wanted - Riding jacket in PE

    Hi Guys Am looking for a riding jacket, think they call it cordura or something like that. I wear a size 38 or normally a large. New ones are a tad expensive for my "after Christams" budget. Plse let me know if one is avaialble and at what price by privaye message. thanks
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