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I am urgently looking for A) Sarter motor for a 1980 model R100 RT. (2nd hand or new) The field coils have a common copper "ring" that it attaches onto, and which has failed somehow and has "burnt" off..... B) Or looking for sound advice to rewind the field coils.... Please,......this is...

I am looking for a second hand speedo & rev counter for a BMW R100RT (1980) I accidentally drove over mine with the bakkie >:( :P I am in George and would appreciate any help

No CT, after having stripped off the fairing today, I cannot see my way forward in returning the bike to its original state without losing a lot of money. And no, I will not jeopardize any future owner to convert back to the original state. Thus, I will not cut or alter the frame to make it...

In a sense, I agree with you CT. My goal in this project is to make a little bit of profit and I am yet unsure which option of the "naked" route or the original route would be best for me. I have visited Leading edge this afternoon, and he also doubts the sell-ability of just the fairing. I...

What price can one ask for a fairng like this, and is there market for it?

Thank you, Gerrard and all the others. Have started cleaning garage today to make room for all the parts that I strip from the bike. I will probably start disassembling tomorrow. Will post pics as the project progresses. Please feel free to comment, even if it's negative. I like the challenge.

The son-in-law and I have acquired this bike. It was first meant to be on behalf of a friend of mine, who did not have the money available immediately, and then my s.i.l. bought in on the project, thus paying for the bike (R30,000) With him living abroad and me having retired, he suggested that...

Seeing that it was raining the whole day, I decided to work on the bike and change the oil and oil filter Having finished that, I switched the ignition on to start the engine. Everything came on as normal, but cranking sounded a bit weak, as though the battery was on its way out. I immediately...

A friend of mine has a Virago, (approx. 1994 model) VIN no.: JYA3EGT0XLA002108 that he wants to sell as a parts bike. Crank & con-rod damaged on engine. Rest of bike in  good nic. Price R12,000. You may phone Dirk at 082 414 7815 for more info. Bike is in Tzaneen

I came upon a Yamaha Royal Star 1300 that had been in an accident with serious damage, but in my opinion still repairable. Apparently the owner spent upwards of R20 K on the engine prior to the accident. The damage from what can be seen on a quick inspection is: 1) Both front shocks/fork have to...

Thanks Katana. Today on my way to George to get the frame powder coated. Also main stand, side stand, and a couple of smaller things. Scary stuff to probably start towards the end of the week. Just might take you up on that offer.

Thanks for your response Jughead. At least it has given me the confidence  to go ahead with the project. I have spent +- 20 hours over the last 3 days stripping the bike and the frame is now out. I did not realize what a MOER of a job it was going to be. Can see why they charge those prices. I...

Hi Guys. My 2011 GSA's rear sub-frame is in need of serious attention to address the rust. The bike has always been parked in a garage, but the garage is situated such that during winter it is always damp and the walls and floor is wet during winter. I have considered taking it to our local...

I did 80% my previous trip of +- 4500 km to Namibia on Heidenau Scouts at 0.8 bar ! It is completely safe If you drive carefully. Tyre wear is down to 80% of what you could have expected, BUT.... what a pleasure in sand! I am not sure how tube-type tyres may be influenced, but if you do thick...

There are two of us going by bike from Sedgefield. Maybe a friend and his son by bakkie as well. Planning to camp for the two nights. Trip will start early on Friday 25th and we will travel as much gravel as possible. Never done it, but heard it was an unbelievable experience. Doing it by bike...

Ek ry baie die Kammanassi roetes en is dit een van die skoonste en mooiste roetes hier in die Suid Kaap. Sal baie graag daar wil kamp. en die stilte en vrede geniet

Daar vestaan jy die ding nou reg! Mooi ry!

Karoo Rider, dit dra nog nie by tot die gyro-force wat die wiele se draai byvoorbeeld veroorsaak nie, want die enjin draai dwars met die beweeg-rigting en nie saam nie. Dis maar net my opinie, en lê ek dit nie voor as 'n bewese feit nie. Ek sal steeds bly by die boxer enjins want dis vir my...

Ek was nou al drie keer Namibië toe met 1200GSA. 2008,  2009 en 2013. Die 2009 trip was die een waar ek my gat gesien het. Iemand het vroeër in die thread gesê die " common denominator" is BMW! Heeltemal reg. Ek sou nie my gat gesien het op enige van my vorige "nie-BMW" bikes nie. My teorie is...

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