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    Advice needed - Flat tyre repair on a trip.

    there are some great sealants on the market now, while investing in a puncture kit and small compressor is a great idea, adding a sealant to your tyre is also a great preventitive measure.check out a few you tube vids.
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    Are the really old classics loosing value ?

    prices in the EU and the UK are indeed falling, the net zero nonesense is making many collectors worry and if the new legislation is passed it will kill off most buyers, its only a proposal right now but they are trying to pass a law that bikes older than 15years cannot be ridden on any road. so...
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    Opinion on BMW F650 CS Scarver

    a bike built for the purpose of city commuting, great motor and belts on bikes last for years BUT bikes with belts have one kryptonite, that is they cannot go on a dirt road as stones fly up and catch in the belt sprocket and rip the belts to pieces. so tar road only, i like them but getting old...
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    Help me decide - Sertao or XT660R

    hi, chinese started making the 650 when the x challange ,supermotard and that other little one come out, that lot soon folded and we were left with no single for quite a while, they resurected the sertao as the patent for the name dakar had run out for BMW.. to give you some idea of how much...
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    Help me decide - Sertao or XT660R

    although the sertao is NOT a rotax engine it is still a great copy.
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    Wanted BMW Sertao

    usually about half a dozen on facebook marketplace. a well sorted late model dakar is a better buy.
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    Do you just knock on the door ?

    just hoot at the gate , or knock, i have bought a few bikes and cars like this.
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    It was time...

    wow ,you had me going for a minute there !!
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    It was time...

    so a little bit confused here, are you saying you actually bought those terribly worn out sprockets or are you messing with us?. that rear sprocket is finished, do not put that on a bike.
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    BMW bike mechanic

    another vote here for justin, i wouldnt go anywhere else.
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    KTM soon to be 100% Chinesse

    wasnt the ktm 790 completely built in china ?
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    Is a HERO X-Pulse 200 Rally worth it?

    while watching itchy boots the other day i was amazed at the capabilities of all those small bikes in nigeria and wondered how they could be bought by people who have obviously so little money, i did a bit of reasearch and was shocked to find out a new honda 150cc is the equivalient of $670...
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    For Sale Triumph Scrambler - Sold

    wow, what an absolute bargain buy for someone.looks mint.
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    Arai launches Tour X 5

    no sun visor ?
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    Sold Husqvarna 650 Terra

    the problem with the single cylinder bikes is that they now have so much competition with the twins available. and the twins produce more power and dont vibrate as much and nicer to ride on a long haul. as they fade from the market only real thumper lovers are interested in them. i have just...
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