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    For Sale SOLD SOLD SOLD KTM Adventure Riding Suit with inners R2 000

    And what might the Giveaway price be....? Good looking suit that!!
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    DIY powder coating ?

    All the PC i have had done - bike frames, table legs, various other bits - the provider (J G Powdercoaters in my case) - they first sand-blast to bare metal, then powdercoat directly - they even do a clear powdercoating...
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    The Bushpig Thumper Bash - Bankfontein farm - 12-14 April 2024 - Two Nights off line! & RR

    Jurre, that looks like the best place to be!!
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    Tenere 34L fettling

    Otherwise maybe use a nut & bolt - but tack-weld the nut onto the bolt at the top side, then spin the whole lot in your drill while you "sand" the OD (hex) of the nut down with your angle grinder until it fits the access hole? Essentially creating the same shape as the original installation tool?
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    Tenere 34L fettling

    Nice fix! What thread locker do use to hold these in place? Assuming you do, I mean?
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    Bikes that have escaped the legend tax

    Controversial, that air-shock, indeed. @Dean77 has one (or even 2) with air-shocks, and has no issue, likes them even - as do various other members here. Mine arrived with a replacement M2P adjustable on the rear, and I like it a lot - cant see why I would ever change it. The front could always...
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    Bikes that have escaped the legend tax

    BMW G650 X-Challenge Not many made, those that have them love them and swear by them, light, powerful enough, good suspenion generally, LIGHT (144kg odd) And yet never really did anything in SA - R40k will get you a decent one - in Europe they cost E5000-E7000!!!
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    Where to shop in PE....

    https://bikegear.co.za/get-in-contact/
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    Cracked frame XT 350 (2000)

    Was just about to say - Nice Welding!!
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    SLEEP OUT WEEKEND RIDE

    Tonteldoos - Joes place - cant remember the real name - @Noneking pls help? Groot Marico? Wolkberg?
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    Seen Bike(s) on Facebook

    I have always wanted one of these - this is listed ass a 2011 - but its eaither a 2008 or 2009 - the 2010/2011 had gold forks and an upgraded gearbox etc., and this one looks like its been used some - its the BMW version of the 500EXC-F really!
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    CE Armour Pads useless???

    Must admit, I use the hard armor instead of the soft CE - much bulkier, and probably more restrictive, but kneeling in gravel is no problem!
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    The BMW X-Challenge Thread

    Had one of mine done here in Benoni by a company close to where I live that came recommended by @Dean77
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    Wanted Looking for the following Bivouac Equipment

    Replied yesterday morning via WA - not read or anything....?
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