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    Ride to Katse dam in March

    Hi guys Myself and 2 friends are planning a ride to Katse dam the weekend of 22 March.  We will be leaving Krugersdorp on 21 March and plan to sleep over in Clarens the night of the 21st.  We then want to enter Lesotho at Fouriesburg on the 22nd and ride to Katse dam to sleep over in Lesotho...
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    How capable is a VSTROM 1000 off-road

    Hi guys Thinking of buying a new VSTROM 1000 - see they are selling for R99000 now - but I have some questions: 1 - Why are they selling so cheap - are they going to be discontinued or replaced by something else? 2 - How capable is the big strom off-road? My version of off-road riding is...
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    KLR oil usage

    Hi guys Did a trip in December 2011 - 2500km's in total - my KLR used 2L of oil on this trip!  I was riding solo with a top box and side touring bags and did not exceed 110kmh as I did not want to strain the bike.  I used Bell ray Thumper oil when I did my oil and filter change (1000km before...
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    December trip - Krugersdorp to Ramsgate via Williston

    Hi guys I am planning a solo ride during December.  My route will be from Krugersdorp to Vryburg, Upington, Williston, Victoria West, Aliwal North and then Margate. Do any of you have any advice/thoughts you would like to share with me - I would appreciate info on what to pack in terms of...
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    Improving KLR top speed

    Hi all Can anyone give me advise on how to improve my KLR's top speed.  My bike is a stock standard 2009 model.  I find it struggles to maintain 120km/h on the highway and doesn not go past 140 not matter what I try.
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