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The surprises just keeps on coming. After finishing building and painting side covers, the tank is next. Time to get rid of the horrible previous paint job (if you can call it that) and spray it black to match the rest of the bike. This is what it looks like on the underside. How the f@ck do...

Advertising on behalf of a friend and fellow DL riding buddy. 2011 DL 650 Extremely well maintained and cared for. New OEM stator with upgraded rectifier (SH847) increasing capacity from 30A to 50A Recently serviced - filters, oils, OEM radiator cap, in-tank fuel filter, OEM clutch cable, etc...

A friend is looking for a 125 dirtbike for his son. He stays in Pretoria. I dont know much about dirtbikes so would welcome any advice which i can pass on to him. What would you guys recommend for a starter 125 dirtbike? YZ125, DRZ125, CR125, RM125......and why? If anyone has some offroad...

With bike on the stand and rear wheel of the ground, selecting a gear is a bit crunchy. Take the chain and sprocket off the countershaft, however, and gear selections are as smooth as butter. Bit of a puzzler. Is the difference the load on the shaft (wheel, sprockets and chain) not being...

Rear wheel seemed a bit wobbly on the DR650 when on the stand and running in gear so i decided to change out the bearings as part of my fixing it up, and trying to locate the source of what i think is vibration originating somehere in the drive chain. Will also be fitting new sprockets and...

2013 model. 29 322km's Mitas Enduro Trail tyres, near new. Neat original condition. Headlight protector. Original BMW topbox. Side stand extender & enlarger. Near new Mitas Enduro Trail tyres. All papework in order. Screen extender not included. Also have comfort seat, touring screen and Givi...

How is the R26 / R58 from Fouriesburg to Rhodes? Is it still pothole Nirvana and, more importantly, if it is in a bad state would you still be able to cover the distance in a day travelling on a F650? Or is N1 / N6 the only way to go?

Must be over 300cc and may not be Chinese. If anyone has one they wish to sell, get in touch. My budget depends on the bike, its condition, and if i think it is a good price. But not one of those R100k scooters. Something between R25 and R55k

Just want to bend pipe into some basic racks for the DR. Nothing fancy because the bike aint fancy. If someone in Pretoria with a bender and a bit of spare time who can help, please let me know. Alternatively, if anyone has a old second hand set lying around for sale, i would be interested...

Would like to get comparative views from F650 owners and possible suggestions on something that is bothering me on my Sertao. Assuming throttle cables and clutch are correcty set - how much throttle do you have to apply for the bike to actually get moving from the time the clutch starts to...

Bought a rather rough DR and will be needing a number of things over time, at which time i will post and ask here. In keeping with the character, age, price, and intended use of the bike i will prefer most stuff either 2nd hand, home made, or available at our local vendors. Nothing fancy...no...

I currently have a 2013, low milage Sertao in excellent condition which i have been using for commuting, breakfast runs and short trips. Before i start adding luggage and protection to it, i though i should take a minute and consider whether i should retain the Sertao or get a XT660R. Nothing...

Just did n quick trip from Pretoria to the West Coast, Garden route, EC, Hogsback and back. The Roadtec rear is done for (was nursing it back home the last 700km's) and i now want to fit 80/20 tyres that must preferably be able to get very good tar milage (to cover 3 future trips x 5000km...

I presume the OEM vario cases from the previous F650 and mounting hardware (bobbins and rails i think) is interchangeable. Can someone confirm? Then i am also considering fitting racks for cases which can double up as mounts for soft luggage. More versatile than mounting dedicated soft luggage...

I recently went and looked at this bike, but ended up getting something else. The price has now been significantly reduced. As the bike has clearly been set up and used for adventure riding i offered to place it here on the owners behalf. He has had the bike for two years and only put 4000 km's...

Bike belongs to a friend who is a WD member but still finding his feet so asked me to post on his behalf. I have seen and admired this bike on many occasions and it is in stunning original condition. 04 Suzuki SV650s - 33800km - Spare Key - Original Toolkit - Paperwork in order - Valid...

A friend :) is looking for a Dr 200 or old F650. Any around?

A friend has this near-new Boulder Jacket which he bought and then hardly uswd due to giving up riding shortly thereafter. If it was my size i would have bought it to replace my old one. Available for fitting and collection in Faerie Glen, Pretoria. R2000.00 PM me for his number.

My limited understanding is that a charger's amp should be sized about 10% of battery amps. So for my 93AH car battery, i seemingly need to get an 10Ah charger. Would like to get n charger that can also switch, for example to 2-5 amps to also be used for motorcycle. Is there such a product out...

So did a recent long distance loop on the DL which was enjoyable save for the wind noise of my old DSV3 helmet. I dont have a high screen (buffeting) and always ride with earplugs. But now that the DSV is pretty worn (should hace replaced it years ago), the wind noise is spoiling the experience...