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    Violating the Virgin: turning my XR into an adventure bike

    I did the same but always wanted the LED unit. I’ll test it soon enough. I also run a set of Desert Fox LED spots so I’m not too worried.
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    Violating the Virgin: turning my XR into an adventure bike

    Me being me I just had to test the running light. I don’t like the yellow so connected the white. I’m keen to test it at night but it’s seriously bright.
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    Violating the Virgin: turning my XR into an adventure bike

    I’ll let you know once it’s been tested 👍🏼
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    Violating the Virgin: turning my XR into an adventure bike

    I started at 9:00 this morning. The first task was to drill and cut. I then made the jig for bending. I needed to test if it works, happiness. I’ve never done this before so I was rather shocked to see how well it works. Very impressed but shocked nonetheless. I was really nervous about...
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    Violating the Virgin: turning my XR into an adventure bike

    Transfer complete. Now to drill, cut and bend.
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    Violating the Virgin: turning my XR into an adventure bike

    I collected the aluminium sheet this morning. I’ll start transferring the measurements later this week. I also need to build my bending jig to create the centre line crease as per below. This is basically two pieces of flat bar with square rods welded to them as shown and placed into the...
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    Big bikes long distance ?

    I’ve done Cape Town to Johannesburg in a day a few times on the 1200. On the 650 I most likely will not be able to walk after attempting that. Bigger bikes are smoother, less vibration, more weight/comfort, better wind protection. In short, much better for long distance
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    Violating the Virgin: turning my XR into an adventure bike

    It’s been a while since I changed anything on the XR. The last few trips were great with everything working the way it should. One of the remaining items on my wish list is to change the headlight to an LED unit. A while back I found one for sale on Marketplace and it’s been in my drawer since...
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    Grabouw Area Exploring

    I just downloaded this one: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BvQFzwpM21r6PZHSKlHXXm If it still does not work, send me your number via PM
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    Grabouw Area Exploring

    That looks like where the Muppets play most weekends. Join this WA group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BvQFzwpM21r6PZHSKlHXXm%0A
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    Career and life advice .

    This explains my views adequately
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    Career and life advice .

    There is no simple or short answer to your question and regrettably (with the limited information available) nobody can answer it but you. Some have given great advice and I would add that you want someone to speak with that you respect and trust but someone that will call you out when you're...
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    Guess who I just bumped into ?...............Noraly

    After living in the UK for a while it is exactly what I would expect. Their NHS is not worth going to unless you simply wish to kill time.
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    Most reliable motorcycle brand?

    BMW, Honda and Yamaha reports are from 2015 and I'm sure it is based on the response from all 11 000 Yamaha owners in the US.
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