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    Wanted: Dakar Mirrors

    hi, i am looking for a set of mirrors & stem for my Dakkie. thanks
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    Should I/Would you?

    Hi chaps, Hope you guys/gals can help a droubled mind! I love my dakar, use it every day to commute and on weekend to play if the oppertunity is available. It just sometimes feel a bit boring.  I am considering going orange, either 640 or a good 950.  I know they are alot of fun, but will it...
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    Biker down on N1

    Came to a stop on N1 today just before Olifantsfontein because of another biker that came off. Area was filled by paramedics and cops. Looked like a blue gs1200. Looked like he was hit from behind by a truck. Injured was flown out by netcare 911 chopper. Strongs to the unknown rider and family...
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    Back brake failure

    Hi, could some of the wise old dogs help out please.  today it happened again, i am riding by trusty old 650 dakkie, i approach a traffic light, apply the back brake, and NOTHING! i pump it a bit, use the front brakes, drive on, and BANG, the back brakes are working again.  This has happened...
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    ayoba awesome goosetubes!!!

    Hi gooseman, thanks for the awesome tubes! Picked them up today! Cheers
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    Oregon 450 / Nuvi 500

    Hi Guys, Looking to buy a unit for the scooter. To be used on roads (street maps)  and off road. Which will be the better one? The oregon looks pretty cool! Any other suggestions in the +- R4000 range? Thanks.
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    Scooter Scooter

    Hi I am feeling like something new. I wanna spend some bucks to make my Dakar nice and not use it for my dialy commuting to work anymore. Been reading the scooter threads with interest.  It sure looks like alot of fun. Which scooter for under R10 000 would you dogs suggest. I need to use it...
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    Sudden Braking Tips

    Hi Guys, Please Help!! When driving on dirt, i drive standing and try to keep the speed up.  I am having control problems when i have to suddenly apply the brakes, with my arse sliding all over the show. Especially dirt roads after heavy rains, leading to big dry cracks!! Thanks.
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    Enduro/Daily Clothing

    Hi All, I am new at the forum, but require some info PLEEEASe!! I commute daily with my 650 to and from work, and also use it on weekends, trying to get it full of mud.  The only bit of protection clothing i have is my old leather jacket. I want to go shopping, some riding pants, jacket etc...
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    new rider

    Hi All, Just joined, really looking forward to it. Riding a 2001 GS650 with an 1990 leather jacket :) Safe riding in the rain. cheers
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