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Went for a ride yesterday and the bike started  cutting out at random. Eventually it died and wouldnt start so i had a friendly farmer tow me till i could freewheel back to where i stay. Put it on a gs911 to check fault codes and there was a battery positive undervoltage and something about the...

I am selling my 2008 R1200GS as it does not get ridden much these days.(less than 300km/year) KM 34712 ESA ASC ABS Heated grips TPM (batteries need to be replaced so not functioning at the moment Rockfox wide footrests otherwise pretty much standard. BMW Vario panniers and topbox PRICE R70000...

I bought a 2 bike trailer which tows quite well but there is too much weight on the tow hitch. Basically I have figured out that the axle is too far back and when you load a bike about 2/3 of the weight of the bike is forward of the axle. Add to this that when empty it is not possible to pick up...

I have an intermittent ews warning on my bike and then it will not start. What can I look at before I go to the dealers. There is an annual service warning that seems to appear when the ews comes on. I have read about the ring antenna connection being broken and also that the battery might be...

I am new to Cape Town so need some information regarding service spares in Cape Town. I need to buy a service kit for my 07 BMW GSA in Zambia, filters and brake pads. Who stocks these preferably near Paarden Eiland, then I can ask my girlfriend to buy and send to me if necessary in future.

I am going to Cpt in the next week to pick up a trailer I bought from Papa Beer. No definite dates but soon and am using the opportunity to visit friends and family. I am taking a Land Rover hard top so only one spare seat but plenty of space for small packages, Xmas presents, stock etc. I will...

I have just ridden from Kitwe to Jo'burg in 3 days and as much as I looked forward to the ride, the sore ass which comes with it. Regular stops and standing for a minute or 2 helps but still by the end of the day you can't go on because you are stopping more than you are riding. Long distance...

My sons clutch cable broke on the way to work this morning. Where can I get a new cable, preferably in the east rand but greater Johannesburg or Pretoria is also do-able. He needs the bike for work on Monday. And while on the subject of spares, I am looking for a rear brake disc for a 2007 1200...

I lost one of my F4 control units on a ride from Johannesburg to Kitwe. I only noticed it had fallen off my helmet when that cocky women on the GPS stopped telling me where to go, by then it was too late. Anyway, does anyone have or know where I can get a control unit as I have everything else...

Need some info from someone who has done this before or has knowledge of the procedure. Long story short, I bought a bike in December to bring to Zambia and have been told I need to import it as a temporary import permit is problematic. What I know: Must microdot the bike. Must obtain a SARPCO...

I need to get a Interpol clearance on a bike so I can get a TIP for Zambia. Does anyone know where I can get this done in Gauteng, preferably in the East rand. Went to Dekra in Boksburg but they don't have the applicator to do bikes.

Can anybody advise me how to tie a 1200 GSA to a trailer. I am picking up a bike I bought with a trailer and don't want to damage it or drop it before I get a chance to ride it.

Sent my bike to BMW for its 20000 service and got told that I need to replace the headlight as it has melted but they will not replace for free as my bike is no longer under warranty. They admitted that this is the first bike with this problem. It is a 2008 model. I found another thread with...

Can anyone help with the value of a 2009 Honda NXR 125. My sons bike got stolen out of the garage behind a locked gate and the insurance has paid out R4000. I have paid them more than that over the years and feel a bit ripped off. Is this correct and if not has anyone advice on how I can remedy...

I am planning to take a ride from jo'burg to Cape Town when i get my next R&R from Zambia, sometime in March/April. I need to go see my Dad as i haven't seen him for a while but i only get a week so cannot spend to much time on the road. Can anyone help with a suggestions that are not too out of...

greeting I came across this forum while looking for some information. Great forum so i decided to join. I work in Zambia but my bike is in Parkdene so dont get to many opotunities to ride but when i do i make the most of it. Hopefully my R&R will coincide with some of your events in the future.