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  1. meteldog

    Namibia entry requirements

    Hi, has anyone been into Namibia recently? My last visit was December 2019. Any new requirements they have at the border. Still have those irritating entry forms to fill out. They never have needed proof of insurance on bikes and cars, has anything changed? Thanks, going in there with 18 bikes...
  2. meteldog

    Road conditions - Swartberg pass and the road into die Hell

    Since the recent floods in late September can anybody give me some feedback on the condition of these roads
  3. meteldog

    Ouberg Pass in Tankwa Karoo/Roggeveld Open or Closed?

    Has anyone ridden this pass very recently? I'm getting conflicting replies on Facebook. Some say its closed others say its open. Thanks
  4. meteldog

    Nepal Adventure Ride

    So, I get the Facebook friend request from a guy called Kumar in Nepal in January 2022. Look at his profile and see that he is a adventure biking tour operator there, so connect with him. Kumar messages me and says he can see I am a guide in SA and have taken lots of tours here and asks me if I...
  5. meteldog

    Shaft for front sprocket on XR650L

    I've been using the wider front sprocket, but after 3 sprocket changes the shaft is not looking good. I guess not having any cush rubbers in the rear sprocket housing contributes to this wear on the splines on the shaft. Does anyone know about any alternatives to getting this part and a gasket...
  6. meteldog

    CRF1000L 2016 Manual ABS no longer working

    Hi, after fitting a new rear tyre my ABS light just flashes all the time now. ABS no longer working front or rear. Any recommendations in Cape Town where I can take it to get checked out. Fitment place is clueless
  7. meteldog

    Registering a bike for a foreigner

    Hi, I have a friend coming out form Germany for a couple of months that wants to buy a bike here and tour Southern Africa. Can he register a bike in his name here or what is the process now?
  8. meteldog

    Lots of riding gear for sale

    All gone except the smart brake dingis.
  9. meteldog

    Covid tests still needed for Nambia if vaccinated

    Has anyone been into Namibia recently. If you have been fully vaccinated, do we still need to do Covid tests as well?
  10. meteldog

    XR650L CDI

    Hi, does anyone know where I can get one. Startline say they are no longer importing and Craigs Maitland have no stock.
  11. meteldog

    Rammelkop Pass condition

    Hi, does anyone know what condition Rammelkop Pass between Sutherland and Merweville is in at the moment. I have not been on it for over a year now.
  12. meteldog

    2011 GSA not emtying tanke properly

    Friend is having a problem with the tank not emptying properly. Lots of fuel left on right hand side of the tank, but the left hand side almost empty. That is where the pump and sensor is on left, so computer says he is empty and stops the bike, but there is still 5 to 8 liters left in tank...
  13. meteldog

    Fork Seals for 2016 CRF1000

    About to put my 2nd set in. The mechanic working on my bike says he can only get the seals from the Honda dealer at R400+ a seal. Is anyone aware of an alternate supplier locally? Thanks
  14. meteldog

    Can't turn traction Control off

    On my 2016 At I always turn the traction control off completely, on tar or gravel. Wish I could just disable it permanently. Riding on Sunday when I pulled the lever nothing happened. I stopped and also disabled the ABS to see if that had any effect and no joy. Anyone else had this problem?
  15. meteldog

    Garmin 396 lmts driving me nuts!

    Anyone using a Garmin 396 lmt-s that can help me? Had many Garmins in the past, I am at my whits end with this one. I setup my tracks in Basecamp, when I import them to the GPS it converts them to a route. Then when I am on the route the GPS wants to constantly take me on either the shortest...
  16. meteldog

    XR650L Speedo

    Hi Does anyone have a working speedo ODO and Trip one for sale?
  17. meteldog

    Motorcycle mechanic in Swakopmund

    Got a friend looking for a recommendation for a mechanic in Swakop to do an engine swap on a 1200GS Any recommendations please
  18. meteldog

    EC Mountain passes tour - Looking for accommodation suggestions please

    Setting up a tour over the EC mountain passes. I looking for some accommodation options for about 12 riders in Aliwal North (2 nights) and Elliot (1 night). Can anyone please suggest some spots you have used before. looks like I'm sorted in Rhodes for 5 nights. thanks
  19. meteldog

    Sprocketes and chain for 2016 AT in Cape Town

    Has anyone recently replaced their sprockets and chain in Cape Town? If so where did you go and what did it cost you.
  20. meteldog

    AT battery replacement - Turns out to be the Kill switch

    My AT (2016 model) is battling to start sometimes after standing for a week or 2 (engine swings over just fine for a long time), suspect it is the battery, starts first time after been on charge. Who has replaced their battery recently? Price and what did you choose
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