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  1. DCR

    SOLD: 2018 KTM 690 Enduro + extras – R100k

    Hallo honne Sadly I need to sell my bike because of probable imminent retrenchment. Bought it from KTM Cape Town April last year and it has been back there for the ride-in & annual services and a few upgrades. Still under 2-year warranty I guess. The details: 2018 KTM 690 Enduro 5137 km +...
  2. DCR

    FS: 800gs Adventure with extras - only R75k

    So here we are. My trusty touring companion of almost four years is for sale. Life moves on and even though I used to enjoy many long trips my current reality means there is no time for that anymore. Selling the 800 to get something smaller for day trips closer to home. I bought this bike from...
  3. DCR

    Cheap bike-friendly camping Knysna area?

    Hey guys A mate and I will be riding Baviaans at the end of the month. Plan is to leave Cape Town on Thursday 31 March and make it (via many detours) to Knysna from where we will leave for Doringkloof the next morning. So, we're looking for a spot to camp in the Knysna/Sedgefield/George area...
  4. DCR

    800 Adventure tool tube placement?

    Any ideas. I've been staring at that bike for weeks now and no elegant solution springs to mind. I have the BMW topbox and panniers which take up all the space not stolen by the large fuel tank. Surely someone has figured this out?
  5. DCR

    Where to get smaller plates in Cape Town northern suburbs?

    Hey Dogs I bought my bike with a smaller than standard number plate and now want the same made again. Have been to a handful of number plate places today and they all only make the "normal" square size. Where do I go? Northerns suburbs preferred, but I'd go pretty much anywhere in the greater...
  6. DCR

    Fix Excel rim?

    Hi all I have an Excel rim on the front of my 800 Adventure that is suffering a slight case of not-quite-round. Very little, but quite noticeable at specific speeds – like riding a kangaroo. I strapped it up on the centre stand and spinned the wheel watching it carefully. The tyre is seated...
  7. DCR

    BMW GS Dry suit - opinions?

    Looking for waterproof clothing to wear this winter and find that many don't fit due to my, well, shortness and fatness. It is what it is. Anyway, The BMW GS Dry suit came across my radar and against the wishes of my bank account it seems to fit (almost, sigh). So, does anybody have one of...
  8. DCR

    Where to shop in Cape Town?

    I have ordered my bike (delivery en June), but now need to buy some gear. Please tell me where I should go shop in the greater Cape Town area. Need to buy: 1 x helmet for every day use 1 x winter gloves for everyday use Budget for helmet is about R3000 and gloves about R800. I would appreciate...
  9. DCR

    Hi there

    Hi everybody After a few sports bikes in my more irresponsible youth I have gone without two-wheeled transport for many years. My current cage, a Land Rover Defender, has mellowed me out enough that I am again ready to face the roads on two wheels. To that end I have just ordered a KTM 390 Duke...
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