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  1. Dirty Des

    Spray Painting a KTM 990, White, Pannel that the paint is flaking off.

    Any sugestions to have the top R pannel of my White KTM 990 resprayed around Pretoria, and saving the decal, (new full set costs R2500). The paint is flaking off, having had a tie down pulled too tight from the handle bars. Ive learned to tie the tie down on the bottom brace.
  2. Dirty Des

    Wanted Left rear Indicator wanted for my KTM 990

    Looking for a left rear indicator for KTM 990, the rubbertjie thingy one ring before the lense section, broke. The rubber piece can also work
  3. Dirty Des

    Wanted KTM 990 Left side Hand Guard wanted

    Does anyone have, or know of, a left side, or pair of original handguards for sale, dropped my bike in the mud and the left handguard snapped off against the handlebars. Be greatly aapreciated if you can help.
  4. Dirty Des

    Wanted - KTM 990 Large Lugage Plate

    Wanted, KTM 990 large luggage plate, think thats what its called, but the thingy that goes behind the seat to tie a bag/tent, or take the overflow of a fat bottomed chick!!!
  5. Dirty Des

    Tyre changing session at ADA

    Tyre changing session at ADA. Had a super afternoon with Judy showing tyre changing and puncture repair technique with the use of some awesome gadgets ( which came home) . Never too old to learn something new and I’ve changed and sukkeled with lots of tyres . Breaking the bead on my 990 has...
  6. Dirty Des

    Sprokets and chain for a KTM 990 - where to buy and fit ?

    Any suggestions where to buy and fit a chain and sprockets on my 990 without having to take out a second bond on my house? Chain Tech gave me the lowest quote but have to order the sprockets. KTM are not shy when they quote plus 2 hrs labour to fit
  7. Dirty Des

    Rhino Rally - Parys - Who's going

    Rhino Rally in Parys this weekend 2 - 4 September. Who's going and when and where are you riding from/time?
  8. Dirty Des

    KTM 990 cuts out when the handle bars are turned to the righ??

    Think I read something about this a while back but to doff to find the answers.... When I turn the handle bars on my KTM 990 (2012) to the right, full lock, the ignition cuts out, when the handles are turned straight again, the lights come on and I can start the bike. Where do I start to look...
  9. Dirty Des

    Getting a tyre off a KTM 990 rim on the side of the road?

    Has anyone invented a device to break the bead on the rear tyre of a KTM 990. Had a flat yesterday and after battling to try and get the tyre bead off the rim, a young kid offered to take me to a guy in a squatter camp  who could help. So with wheel in hand and someone looking after the bike...
  10. Dirty Des

    Last Sundays Cannal Ride and Beestekraal Ginger Beer!

    Get a text message from Grols:- Ja, we are of the pre Facebook/Twitter/Snapchat era so sms are the method of choice for coms..... "Let's ride on Sunday Boet, Troy want to de- Virgin his bike! That said, how can I decline having been commuting up and down Witkoppen all winter and not seeing a...
  11. Dirty Des

    Sorted - Any Ladies Gloves lying around? - Thank you kind lady!

    Anyone have a pair of small ladies gloves that need a new owner? There is a young girl who rides without gloves and I'd like to just stop next to her one day and give them to her. Her hands look quiet small but not sure what size
  12. Dirty Des

    Can a WD fix a KLR?

    Hi All the KLR WD's, can anyone suggest how to sort out this request from a Ulysses Joburg North member of which I'm part of..... Here is his request:- "Hi Guys, I am on a mission to help someone in dire straits again!!! I have an acquaintance who I met on the inaugural ride for Ulysses Cape...
  13. Dirty Des

    Is this Fair and Reasonable?

    Is this fair and reasonable?? Just had my 2013 Katoom 990- fifteen thousand kilometer service... Oil Filter                          R142.25 Oil                                  R642.85 Spark Plug x2                  R435.08 Air Filter                          R448.50 Fuel Pump Filter Set ...
  14. Dirty Des

    Parradise Rally - Look who I found!

    Went to the Paradise Rally in Sabie this past weekend, just to get the hell out of Joburg and to stretch the Katooms legs a bit - poor thing has to putter up and down Witkoppen every day- so good dose of Bushveld air, a change of scenery and to gather a few good laughs at the rally was on the...
  15. Dirty Des

    Biker down on Witkoppen/ Advancenet Corner

    Just done the Fourways to Woodmead commute along Witkoppen. The Black 250 Big Boy Commuter was down at the corner of Witkoppen and the Advancenet corner. He was on his side, leg still on the bike, helmet on the road next to his bike and he wasn't moving. Looked like a black Ford Ranger Double...
  16. Dirty Des

    Soutpansberg

    Please can the WD info boffins point me to anyRide Reports on the Soutpansberg area. Alternatively, I'd appreciate any suggested routes, places to stay (camping)places of interest, or any other info on the area. I'm keen to ride in the area between Christmas and New Year, just get away from...
  17. Dirty Des

    Friends of DeWildt Toy Run 13 December 2014

    Looking for a fun and rewarding Toy Run to support, then join the Friends of DeWildt Toy Run on the 13 December 2014. Meet opposite the Old Police Station at around 6.30am, later if you are not an early morning person. (Someone please can you add the GPS co-ordinates) Usually there are a few...
  18. Dirty Des

    Dewildt Toy Run

    Anyone know if there is a Dewildt or "Friends of DeWildt" Toy Run this year? If its happening, what date? Have gone for the last few years but can seem to find anything and I don't do "Facebook!!" This is the only Toy Run that makes sense to me after years of supporting the IMOC Toy Run...
  19. Dirty Des

    Woman biker killed, husband critically injured - anyone know who they are?

    Just seen this on News24, anyone know who they are? "Johannesburg - A woman was killed and a man critically injured after the motorbike they were travelling on collided with a car on the R563 in Hekpoort, north west of Krugersdorp, on Sunday afternoon, paramedics said." May her soul Rest in Peace
  20. Dirty Des

    Speeding Motorcyclist conviction set aside...

    This could come in useful in future......... Speeding biker's conviction set aside 2014-06-24 20:58 Pietermaritzburg - A Margate motorcyclist's conviction for speeding at 190km/h and his R12 000 fine were set aside on appeal in the KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg on Tuesday...
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