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    Electro plating bolts, etc

    Hi, I need to derust and clean bolts. I remember somewhere on WD's somebody made a homemade setup. Can you direct me to the info please?
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    For Sale Husqvarna FX350

    Hi , My FX350 model 2021 is for sale. Hours +-60 hrs This is the ideal race, funduro and play bike. The FX has the best of the MX and enduro specs combined The 2021 models have the improved suspension and muffler - no need for expensive aftermarket. I never raced this one and now, after two...
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    KTM 990 Adv - making suspension longer

    Hi, My bike is a 2007 ADVmodel and I have removed the suspension for Michael Peatzoldt to change the internals. Will be taking it from 210mm to 250mm. My question - If I lenghten the centre stand, will the normal spring arrangement be adequate to keep it in the up position? Thanks
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    Sorted Steering head bearing kit for KTM 990

    No stock in Paarl or Capetown KTM.. 2007 Adventure 990 Where should I be looking for a replacement kit? Thanks
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    Wanted KTM 990 Adv Side Stand Relocation bracket

    Hi there, Where can I buy one? I prefer local but if not available, what is the better site on the internet to buy these from? Where did you buy yous and is it sturdy enough? I want to put it one before the suspension is made longer. Apparently the bracket put the bike a bit more upright and I...
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    VIN number verification for BMW bike

    Is there a website for easy and quick verification? Or is die dealer the only way?
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    Husky 701 2016 vs 2017

    Just for arguments sake... There was a change on the engine from 2017 . Was the suspension changed as well? Is their less or more "issues" on the new engine?
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    Diesel on N1, Klapmuts

    More, Aansluiting na N1, rigting Paarl soos jy van Klapmuts inkom. Pad heeltemal vol diesel. Biker het nou net daar geval. Pad oppervlak so glad dat ons gesukkel het net om hom weer op voete te kry!! Snotglad.. Bike was 'n Honda 700...ek dink
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    Wanted Scooter/Vespa

    My swaer soek een vir sy dogter.. Enigiets hier beskikbaar? Hy wil volgende week koop vir hasr verjaarsdag. Sal help as fiets in Weskaap is Laat weet maar..
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    Servicing of electrical connections

    What is the best way to service the major electrical connections to : starter motor relays earthing stator, Switches battery ecu... etc.? I plan to loosen, clean with brush, apply elektro clean, fasten(Torque spec) and cover with some sort of grease where applicable. What type of grease would...
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    KTM 990R screen improvements for taller rider?

    I tested a 990R on Saturday on a open road and was very surprised/disappointed to find that the helmet buffeting on this bike is much worse than on my HP. I am 1.89m. Same helmet, same day my HP, with only a very small screen, is actually a lot more comfortable. From past experience a lack of...
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    HP2 - Throttle bodies synchronization

    Morning all, The reason for this post is because I suspect there are other owners that also put very little miles on these bikes.. Let me remind you to have the throttle bodies synchronized every few years and also the valves set.. I have put on only a few kilos during the last few years, and...
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    Handle bar grips

    I noticed this weekend that my OEM grips are really worn and "glad". Bike is 2008 model, so I assume about time to replace What is a good brand to replace it with or should I go for OEM? If it can dampen the HP trademark vibrations it would help as well... thanks in advance
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    990 Adventure 2006/7

    My dilemma: I want to own a 990 for a while before I am too old ..but, I already have a few offroads and the HP2 in the garage. I sold the XR650R now , with the motivation to wife I need something more road going, better brakes, flickers that actually work, etc..basically a safer onroad bike for...
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    2012 690R with Dakar fairing adivice please

    Hi, A 690 with the double tank arrangement in front and Dakar fairing. Can the fairing be removed with the double tanks still in place, and fitting some of the original plastic back on? I am considering to buy it but would prefer the original mean and clean look...The bike has its original...
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    Does anybody know this 701?

    Hi, I responded to a FB add for the bike. From the asking price of R70k, the seller said "best price" R65k with eft or R60k in cash - this made me sit up and I will not engage further. But...then I saw the video, and although the seller is definitely a young white afrikaans speaking male, the...
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    Index thread HP2 -Where to find now??

    Hi - there used to be an index thread with links to technical info. Where should I be looking for it on the new platform?
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    Help: What Bar to visit in Western/Southern Cape

    Ek wil meer begin toer binnekort. Watter kroeë is n moet met die bike? Verkieslik grondpad ry oppad... Heel bo aan my lys is Onverklaar Bar, Tankwa Tankw Padstal Cederberg Oasis Ens..
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    990 vs 990R engine

    Hi, So the 990R motor makes more power than the "standard". What exactly makes the difference? Is it mapping , air flow improvements, mechanical engine internals or what? ...or is it just higher revving that generates more kW's
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    What is required to modify a 990 to 990S

    Let's say, for arguments sake, I can get a 990 Adventure with 30 000 km for a very low price from a friend in somerset west... Can it be modified to meet the 990S spec? And what needs to be changed?
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