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    Stolen KTM990 Adventure

    Please help locate my stolen bike KTM990 Adventure Last seen Mon 15 Nov in Randpark. Stolen in 'Ready to tour' condition...a massive and painful loss. I have not seen Mosko Bags (mounting plates, MOLLY clamp sticks, Cable Locks, Tool Roll with my tools incl) on a bike in SA, if you see these...
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    Bluetooth Helmet Comms - Spirit motorcycle

    Hi Chaps, I need comms for riding with my wife. Has anyone of you used the Bluetooth Helmet jobby from spirit motor cycles? My 990 takes of at 120km/h in gear one  ::) and spirit say their set is effective up to 120 km/h. Do I have to stop the bike to chat with my wife using this stuff ? :sip...
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    3000m Altitude in Lesotho

    Hi, I am looking for accommodation at or close to 3000m (above 2500m) altitude in Lesotho. Do any of you know such a place quickly accessible from Johannesburg for a weekend stay? I have a gap to do this in one of the next 3 weekends. I would really appreciate some help. Thanks
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    GS Adventure Hit&Run

    I am very sad today. I saw a Biker hit a begger intentionally and run away without any care. Yesterday I was furious when I got home cause a lady in a car wanted to drive me over - she didn't check her blind spot. Today, while lane splitting I was riding behind a BMW GS Adventure. On the west...
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    Old Postal Road

    Good day Chaps, I am riding to Cederberg Oasis on either the 6th or 7th (Most likely 7th) of Jan from the coast. I want to sleep over in Tankwa Tented Camps (Stonehinge) as the next destination in my long solo trip back to Jhb. What I want to find out is: 1. I really would like to ride the Old...
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    Engine Coolant Leak-'08 model

    Hi all. Been riding my klr for 60 000+ happy-km. Recently, I've noticed some green blood stains from time to time in my garage and at my work parking lot. So I thought, there must be an ailing monster somewhere ;) Yesterday I removed the belly plate and cleaned the whole engine with a rag. After...
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    Good Camping around Piet Retief

    Hi, Can someone suggest good a camping spot/place around Piet Retief? I will be rolling in from the westerly gravel roads direction...if thats of any use. Tnx
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    Mpumalanga (Amsterdam, Piet Retief e.t.c)

    Hi All, I need advice on routes and places of interest around Piet Retief and Amsterdam in MP. I have a gap for a solo escape in a week or two to come. and I want to ride in that direction. Plan is to slab it and spend Friday night in Bethal. Then the whole Saturday and Sunday ride exclusively...
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    Motorcycles- True Cost Of Ownership

    Ok...I got a shock of my life. I own a KLR650 2008 model. Bought it for R42.5K with 3000km in 2010. Between Dec'11 and Nov'12 I did 20 000km (@6000km/service = 3 std services) My maintenace costs (incl. Std service+Tyres+Oil+Bulbs+Coolant e.t.c) were R13 754.96! (I kept every single receipt)...
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    US Army Survival Precautions

    First, I post this topic in this forum because I believe the content of this topic should be considered by all adventure bikers at the latest during trip planning. Check what they say on need for water in desert environments: NEED FOR WATER The subject of man and water in the desert has...
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    DIY 12V Sockets

    Hi All, I need help with a 12v circuit im designing for my Bike. I am sure someone somewhere has done this before, or works with these type of things everyday. So please help. The pics below show the cct as i see it and the Bill Of Materials. See my questions in the next post.
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    TYRE INFLATION KIT....NUFSAID!

    ...What's there to say...? See attachement
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    RAIN GEAR!!!!!

    I waisted R800 buying OXFORD 2 piece gear Me crotch is always wet!  :angry5: :angry5: (from the rain ofcourse):BangHead: What do you wear for rain gear....should i just give up and enjoy the shower?
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    Neck Brace-Discovery Medical Aid

    Guys... Is it true...One can by a motorcycle neckbrace using money in your MSA? Has anyone here tried, failed or succeeded? Or its just a Pipe dream?
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    BP Fuel

    Jirrrrrrrr!!! Is it just me or there is something in BP fuel that my KLR likes? Since filling up with BP the Bike engine is quit smooth, even at 6 500 RPM when im cruising at 155 km/h  :eek7: :ricky: It's magic! The stock exhaust just sounds phenomenal...like im ripping a long tear in piece...
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    Homemade Bike Stickers

    Hi Guys, Just been thinking... Any of you ever thought of making their own Bike stickers? I mean sometimes I get such funny (so I think) phrases come to my mind that I really think would be cool on my bike and I know they don't exist anywhere in a form of a sticker. So I thought i'd find out...
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