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My mix of Klim and Hein Gericke jackets and pants is nearing the end after about twenty years of riding. If I replace it with gear of similar quality it will outlive my adventure riding career which I doubt has twenty years left. The problem is that most of the local suppliers seem to be...

Hi all, The website for Mikes Bike Bits who was selling Tenere 700 accessories on the forum appears to be down, does anyone perhaps have contact details for him? Thanks

Hi all, The ABS on my GS has died. Testing seems to show that the fault lies with the actual ABS pump. The bike is a 2000 non servo model. Does anyone know of someone that repairs these. Thanks

Hi Anyone know who can repair a dinged normal spoked tube type rim (not GS) in Port Elizabeth? Thanks

Hi all Does anyone have a contact/ phone number/email address for someone at the Post Office. I have foolishly had bike parts sent from Italy by post, and need to convert the Italian tracking number to a local Post Office number to try and find these. The customer services email and number at...

Hi all I am considering a newish (latest shape) Kawasaki 650 Versys. The bike will be used one up, on tar only, to tour mainly on back roads as I have another bike for gravel. What is it like power wise, and will it cruise comfortably at 130 to 140k's. Also how is fuel consumption, fuel range...

Hi Does anyone have or know where I can source a screen for a non Adventure standard 1150? Preferably the same height as the original screen. Aftermarket or OEM is fine. Thanks

Hi Is there anyone out there that sells or knows who stocks a Uni filter or similar foam type filter for a 690. I am not sure I like the look of the KTM Powerparts filter. I would like to keep the stock airbox if possible, and not go to a pod type filter. Thanks

Hi If anyone has a decent aftermarket bashplate to fit a KTM 690 enduro up to 2018, which you would like to sell, please let me know. Thanks

Hi Am looking for a set of pannier frames (mounts) to fit my 640 adventure. I don't need panniers as I have soft luggage already. Please pm me if you have a set for sale.

Hi, can any of the vendors or anyone assist please. Looking for a  320mm front disc rotor for a 2003 ktm 640 adv.  It is the earlier single disc model. Thanks

Hi posted this in the for sale section already, but does anyone have a right hand side (high beam) second hand headlight for sale? Thanks

Hi Does anyone have for sale or know where to find a used right hand side (high beam) light? Thanks

Hi all Maybe this should be in the tech section but I'm hoping more people will see it here. Does anyone have a Mikuni pilot jet 47.5 for a KTM 640 please? Dimensions 5mm x 14mm, solid body with no bleed holes. I will obviously pay for it. Thanks

Looking for opinions from everyone to help me make up my mind. I had a big incident last Sunday from which I was lucky and blessed to walk away from alive with a few injuries. The bike died at the scene. It took place on tar on a national road, and involved an oncoming vehicle, there was...

Hi all Need to replace the rear wheel bearings. Does anyone offhand know the sizes and quantity of bearings and seals, or sell a kit? More importantly, how do you remove the bearing retainer? Did you use the correct tool or is there a backyard solution for this. I have changed many bearings...

I spent the week end riding in the area between Willowmore, Aberdeen and Steytlerville. On two occassions I found locked gates on what are, according to me, proclaimed roads. In both instances I popped the lock open, and closed the gate behind me. The one farmer approached me and we got into...

Hi all Not sure if this is in the right section, but anyway. I have just purchased a 2011 1250s Suzuki bandit and am trying to find a supplier for an exhaust end can, luggage or pannier frames,  and a few other bits and bobs. Please let me know if you can help.

Hi I am working from a Honda manual downloaded from the net dated 1993 onwards. According to this the valve clearances are 0.10 inlet and 0.12 exhaust for my 2012 XR650L . Is this still correct or have these been revised? All help greatly appreciated.

Oh No - another oil thread. :lol8: Service intervals on my XR650L are 3000km's for oil and filter. The Owners Manual specifies the viscosity and spec - JASO MA or SG or better, but does not specify mineral or synthetic. I am running the bike on full synthetic, which costs quite a bit more than...