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Hi guys, I’m posting specs on a KTM, which for it’s age and condition, plus low milage and extras, seem to be a good buy … but how does one determine what the purchase price is … guess it depends on the buyer what they are willing to pay for it?! The specs are as follows: KTM 990 S Immaculate...

Redundancy forces the sale of my 2010 AC GS-Adventure. Sale includes the following: 1. 2010 BMW R1200GS Adventure with low km’s [29,389km’s]; 2. BMW Aluminium side panniers and top-box; 3. 12V charging point [USB & cigarette style connection]; 4. Throttle control; 5. Headlight protector; 6...

Hi everyone, I should hopefully receive my rear shock back, from the Bling King, before this weekend; but can’t seem to find the torque value on the manual for the rear shock’s upper & lower bolts. Any advice please? Image for reference.

Good day everyone; I’d like to offer to all ADV riders coming through Riebeek East, a free cup of coffee and some biscuits, the use of our loo if need be and an opportunity to stretch your legs for the journey ahead. This will be the start of the ADV rider coffee shop and locally roasted...

Hi everyone, I’m seriously considering trading-in my current ride, for an old-school bike. We live in a remote village, about 42km outside of Grahamstown with 25-30km of gravel road in both directions into the village. Only the remaining few km’s into town, is tarred road. There is a plethora...

Are there any Saffa’s that make exhaust pipes, specifically for 1200/ADV’s, before I set-off on the big market brands and spend money I don’t have right now 😣

Hey everyone, Just wondered if there isn’t a document that gives all of the torque values, in different areas of the motorcycle. For instance, having removed the pannier frame, exhaust clamps and rear wheel; when replacing those, they need to be tightened to a specific torque. I know the...

Hi everyone, So today I’ve followed the advice of WD’s on how to set the ride mode depending on what I want to do. For interest sake, I set it to SPORT mode and chose the small mountain symbol, and felt the ESA adjusting itself. Once I switched off my bike, engaged the kickstand and got off...

Hey everyone; I’ve recently acquired my 1st adventure motorcycle [2nd hand], and even though having read the Rider’s Manual, it doesn’t really go in depth, into the settings for a rider. There are 3: Normal, Comfy & Sport. Which option is best for short tarmac trips, long tarmac trips &...

A while back I posted about my experience with an adventure accessories company - Motorradical. In my post, I briefly described my experience of ordering an adventure bash-plate and why I felt it necessary to do a small write-up. Some of you seem to have experienced the same or something...

It seems, that because you have a big name in the off-road accessories business, that you can take the pi55 with customers. Your flashy website has all of the right gear, readily available at "competitive prices" and that you offer next day delivery, before 10:00 at an additional cost. Why would...

Tiny village, nestled between the R350 and N10, with a guesthouse named Mooimeisies & a small local shop. The village offers 25km gravel road from either entrances tarmac roads, and is situated between private game reserves; so the chances are that you will see giraffe, vlarkvark, kudu, baboons...

So I am busy acquiring a 2010 model, which has no headlight guard / protection in place. Trolling the internet, there are quite a few options to chose from. Some with just the mesh option, others with perspex clear and clear+amber option and also those with the oil cooler protector. Some options...

Require a Headlight & Oil cooler protector for BMW R1200 GSA 2010 model AC

In need of adventure riding jacket, for newby to adventure riding.

In need of tall adventure boots. Will pay for courier fees.

I am on the precipice of buying a 2009 KTM 990 Adventure, with only 57'000 km's on the clock. Lots of yummy extras included too and great condition, but torn between that and a BMW R1200GS, as I'm coming over from a BMW Sertao 650. Just want some honest feedback and/or advice for those of you...

Good morning, I am being transferred to another office, and need to sell all of my motorbike related items / gear. I will however, only be leaving towards the end of May 2018, so nothing can go immediately, but can be reserved. Items for sale are as follows [images can be emailed upon request...

Morning guys, My 2012 990 Adventure [LC8} Combination Instrument panel shows nothing in the display. I have checked the fuses, but they seem to be fine from what I can see. KTM want to sell me a new one, for R7110.00 and don't seem to want to repair it. Is there anybody able / willing to repair...

Hi all, What would you say this could sell for, with 59,500km on the clock ...?