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    F800GS Instability - Advice needed

    I got a 2013 F800GS last year. The bike is in excellent condition. I don't ride everyday though. I recently (Desember 2020) noticed that the bike felt unstable when I start going over 120 km/h. Symptoms: The steering feels like it is being buffeted, there is a left-to-right movement on the...
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    To Jasmyn and Back... Just a quick one

    This would be my first ride report. I apologise in advance for the lack of pictures. I am in the process of gathering all of the nice gadgets and gizmos to take some great pictures on future rides. I had finally gotten my hands on a bike in June, after a long spell without one. Due to my...
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    Post Christmas Trip Centurion to Lydenburg

    I am planning a trip to Lydenburg from Centurion somewhere between the 27th and the 29th of December 2020, It would be ride there sleep over (accommodation sorted)  and the head back the next day. I would like to avoid the N4 if possible, riding the highway seem as a waste. I am taking a...
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    Kit Modifications...

    A friend of mine has volunteered to be my pillion as he doesn't have a bike yet. However he is battling to find riding pants. Standard pants are about 10cm too long and the knee protection ends up in the middle of his shins. My question is thus, can the pants be shortened? If so who and where...
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    Route planning and Check-in Help needed

    A friend of mine is planning a round the country trip (PTA to Springbok to CPT to DBN (via George and East London) back to PTA). I am concerned for their safety after yet ANOTHER video of a biker being robbed at a fuel station. My request is thus, would any of the good people on this forum be...
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    Going off-road

    I very recently acquired a F800GS (2013 model). It still has brand new anakee tyres on. I went for a quick off-road (see dirt road) trip with my  brother-in-law over the weekend. I did notice that the bike handled well on the harder surfaces but felt (see inexperienced dirt rider) unstable on...
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    Looking for KTM Touring Suit Repair

    The seems on a colleague of mine's KTM Touring Suit  has started to come undone. Is there someone I can refer him to to repair the suit or what are his options?
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    BMW F650GS Dakar 2007 Model. - SOLD

    BMW F650GS Dakar 2007 Model. 47916Km on Odo. ABS. Heated Grips. Center Stand. Mechanically Sound. Minor cosmetic damage. Zip on Tank Bag, small Givi top box, RAM mount for Garmin Nuvi 1200 Gps included. I am in the Centurion area. Selling it for what I owe on it. Price: R 40 000.
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    For Sale BMW C650GT

    Hi all. A friend of mine wants to sell his C650GT. He has had it for a year. It has just over 8 000 Km on the clock (2012 Model). The bike is in VERY good condition. All the features on as advertised on the site. Heated Seats and grips, ABS traction control etc. Price: R 90 000 Please PM me...
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    Sold - Seat for 2007 Dakar/GS

    Hi guys. I bought another seat for the bike and just never got round to getting rid of this one. It is in good condition. Price R 800. PM me for details
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    Wanted -BMW Topbox for 2007 Dakar

    I am looking for a topbox for my Dakar. Anyone selling?
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    SOLD -- F650GS 2006 Model

    Hi Guys. My F650GS is for sale. Details below. I am the second owner. Year: 2006 Odo: 18 000 Km Colour: Black Barkbuster Handgaurds (brand new, bike never had handguards) I recently replaced the front tyre with an Annakee2, the rear tyre has less than 2000 Km on. No falls/crashes very good...
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    Quads (2) and Beach buggy for sale

    Hi. My Brother-in-law wants to sell the following: 1600 Beach Buggy (roadworthy) - R 25 000 800cc Can-Am Outlander max 4x4 with winch and double seat - R 50 000 YZF450 Yamaha, full rebuild by Yamaha - R 25 000 PM Me for his contact details Here are the Pictures
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    BMW F 650GS Computer resets after ignition off

    I have a strange problem. Everytime I switch off the ignition and switch it on again the Trip counter goes back to 279km and the hour and minutes on the clock are set back to zero. The previous owner had swopped the battery before I bought it. I don't know if that could have caused anything...
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    Wanted: Transport from Richardsbay to JHB/PTA

    Hi. I don't know if this is the right place for this post.... I need to arrange transport for my bike from Richardsbay to PTA. The arrangement I had fell through. If there is anyone going there or coming this way and is able to accomodate a 650 GS, I would appreaciate it. Please PM me...
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    Ride of the Valkyrie (well not yet)

    Greetings all. I joined up today. I had a 2003 model 650GS (which lost the fight with the recession). In the proccess of acquiring a 1200 GS Adventure. Regards
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