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We read of cars causing accidents with bikes and curse the drivers. Damned cagers, may the fleas of a thousand camels infest their nether regions….. But every-so often we (bike riders) are also cagers. It would never happen to us…..”I am way too good a driver/biker to ever cause an accident...

Evening, Anyone have a F800 workshop manual for me? New or used. Looking to cover the 2014 F800GT. Any leads where I can buy locally from a reputable dealer? TIA

So I recently turned 50 and decided that I wanted to celebrate it my way. On a short visit to the roads I enjoy. So planning commenced, I wanted to ride some roads that I like, most of them in the Lowveld. When I mentioned it my Boss he said he had never been this way on a bike and would like to...

Evening, Posting on behalf of a fellow biker. 2001 Sprint ST 955i with 103 000Km. Recently resprayed. Comes with tail pack. Tyre's about 4000km on. R 35 000 2 x leather jackets, used but good condition. R 800 each. 1 x leather jacket, used and scuffed from a fall but otherwise good condition. R...

Afternoon. My Boss his better half, my better half and I are riding the Lowveld over 27 - 30 April. Looking for recommendations for accommodation in the area for 2 couples for the night of 30 April. Preferably each with own bathroom and maybe a communal kitchen. 2 bikes (955 Sprint and 800GT)...

I had an issue this morning on my New Years Morning Ride. The Tyre Pressure Management System (TPMS) kept flashing different colours and warnings at me. So after a cursory inspection of kicking the tyre and seeing that it is still black, round and not porridge at the bottom, off I cautiously...

Anyone else using the Riser app and having problems? After a 20 minute spirited ride and I have no data points? Using the most recent update and phone has more than sufficient resources etc. I also disabled the auto pause function just to eliminate that issue. What other ride tracking apps are...

When last did you check your head bearings? I put my bike on the centre stand and moved the bars side to side. I was shocked to see how notchy it was in the centre. Also surprised at what force it took to get it out of that position. Just wondering what impact it has had on my riding? When I...

Evening. A friend had a slight incident with his 2001 955i Sprint ST. He is looking for left hand fairings and mirror. Please contact Alec at oh 8 four 5 8 1 five 697.

I was given a moerse lekker gift by my brother @machanicmike . It was a rider Advanced Cornering course given by Clint Pienaar and Andy Biram as shown below. While my skill levels are (and still) sadly lacking there was so much to learn and experience. Their patience and expertise in this...

Hi there, I am a 41 year old Fräulein looking for a new devotee and rider. I recently underwent some major surgery which rebuilt my body, heart and other goodies and while I look good now, I still need some more attention to be in truly great shape.  I am able to show you a great time now and...

Looking for a set of panniers for the BMW F800GT. Can be aftermarket or OEM, but preferably OEM. If they are after market looking for the support frame as well. Cosmetics not too important. Hard or soft. TIA Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Evening, I have an itch that wants/needs to be scratched and have being looking at various bike options and what is available. I was at a place today and if conditions had been slightly more favorable, I would have pulled the trigger.  But I spoke to a wise man on the way home and he gave me...

Is this the same dealership?  https://www.hellopeter.com/eco-auto-car-dealership

Evening Anywhere where I can get decals for 81 R100RS?  Even if it is a .pdf that can be used as a template for a vinyl cutter. What about pin-striping? Looking for 1,5 mm, 2mm and 3,5mm.  Haven't decided on a color yet but a general point in the right direction would be helpful. Thanks in...

This morning I started my 81 R100RS to give it a bit of a battery charge and was going through "pre flight" checks when I noticed something I haven't noticed before.  I almost always feel the exhaust gasses out of both pipes to see if they are the same rough temperature.  Feel the pipes at the...

Before I ask questions that are answerable from reading the many pages available. Comments so far?

So I have had a 1981 BMW R100RS that has been sitting for sitting some time and gathering dust and muck. It was last running in 2010 when I rode it home with a nasty knock on the engine.  After that it was parked and left - funds etc.  But now it has been cluttering my yard and annoying me by...

Looking at the air in takes for my 81 R100RS, I saw that they are different sizes. Small one has a logo on the top while the bigger has the logo on the bottom. Both flow to the air box and filter, so why the difference? In my mind it would make no difference as to the size, or would it? Sent...

Undoing the speedo cluster on my decrepit 1981 R100RS and fiddling with cables etc, this little dodad fell to the ground.  My first action was to frown and say "HUH?" in Sanskrit.  Any takers on what this is, what it does and where does it go? Had the little wedge from the left handle bar fall...