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So a mate of mine just bought himself an Triumph XC 800 (which is a great looking bike!), with no riding experience. He has done about 200km's on ir now after some formal training. Although what he learned concerns me. He would like to spend not a lot of money on an offroad bike to sharpen his...

This is actually a car question. My bakkie just clicks when you turn the key. I can jump start it straight away (using an Alfa!). So I assumed its a dead battery (7 years old already). Supaquick put in another battery and 'click'. They reckon starter motor. Can it be if the car can be jump...

This is just an idea I've cooked up with almost not time to plan. In a nutshell, my company is shipping me off to Tanzania in the next week or so. I have some flexibility on when I get to leave (but its quite soon) and also when I get to leave. All my colleugues are doing there thing in Dar...

So my bike went in for a 20 000km service and a new front tyre went on. I got another Metz Tourance (which is OEM out of factory). I got the bike back and at 90kph and up a whine has surfaced. This was on collection. Dealer tells me that its the tyre. I am a bit concerned as I cannot remember...

So I'm finally able to ride off-road properly. But I'm very very rusty and have forgotten a few things along the way (been that long). My question is pretty basic. On mud and sand (potentially gravel too), if you need to stop or slow down, the front break is a 'no-no' due to nose dives, skids...

I got me one of these (had to almost beg but a hefty service bill swayed them) today. You don't often get oil in tins anymore. This one looks pretty cool and is nice and small at 2L.

Hi I have 2 CRF's in the garage and both were bought brand new. Currently they both have about 20 hours on them. My wife's one is working 100%. Mine seems to drain its batteries very quickly when parked. I need to disconnect mine after each time it's used. Sometimes I've forgotten and the...

So I have noticed some surface rust on my bars from my falls. I've removed them to sand and respray. Is there some kind of metal filler I can use to fill the deeper scratches in the steel tubing before I respray? I've given a quick spray to them in their current state to try a new look. What...

What is the best way to remove paint from plastic fairings? I'm looking to get the old paint off and respray.

I've realised that I've developed a healthy phobia of both after my last ride in April last year. Mud dropped me a few times and I need to regain my confidence. Is there somewhere I can go that has deep sand and/or mud, where I can go relearn everything without hurting myself?

This morning the S10 didn't want to start. Motor was turning, exhaust was sucking and blowing air (followed by strong fuel smell). This seems to happen only in the mornings when the bike has sat in the cold (parked in a garage though). It has a happened a few times where it splutters for a...

I beached my S10 this morning. I couldn't go forward so had to reverse. I waited for the ineveitable fall as I rolled backwards, but fortunately the didn't happen. I didn't want to go over this hump as I was worried I'd break the bash plate. Its a vulnerable part of the bike, being attached to...

I had a quiet commute this morning. First time on the road bike for a few months, so was playing with wheelies. First time I ever got to the balance point. I manage to hold it with tiny throttle movements for quite some distance. Been  : :biggrin: all day!!

Saw an S10 with the same paint scheme as this parked next to me today. Does it below to a WD? https://www.ajbester.co.za/DropBox/Blogs/S10Striker1.jpg

Paramedic friend attended to 4 separate accidents just this morning. All had leg injuries. Folsks, he roads are wet and people get dilly in the rain. Please be careful and stay safe.

Hi I would like to park my car back in the garage but there isn't enough space. I was thinking of parking the 2 CRF's and the TZR on a platform that is high enough for the bonnet of the car to get under (Corsa bakkie, so not a high bonnet). Basically the platform needs to hold 340KG's in...

Hi all I've got a 1990 TZR 250 3MA that was in need of an engine rebuild after 47000km of riding. Basically I took it in and the motor was stripped. Everything is OK it seems. Just needs new pistons and rings and apparently the barrels need to be recoated. The individual who was supposed to do...

So I was really lus for a ride over this past weekend, but was very apprehensive joining any of the newbie rides due to my limited movement and strength on the bike. I didn't feel like holding anyone up. So on Monday morning I woke up nice and early and decided to go do a ride on tar. I looked...

Hi I'm starting to feel some confidence coming back where I want to try a really super easy gravel ride that isn't too long or too rocky. What are the suggestions in the JHB and outlying areas that I can try over the New Year's weekend?

Hi all Where is the best place to purchase bike GPS's in the Greater JHB area? What are the makes and models that come highly recommended in your experiences?