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Getting ready to re-assemble and torque down some very high-torque nuts on the drive gear and counter balancer driven gear. A tool like this will make things a lot easier. Any idea of whether something similiar can be purchased locally?

Looking for a centre stand for the Fugly if anyone has one for sale. Ja, I know it is a KLR and you could just put a stick/ rock / etc under it  :biggrin:, but I prefer to use a centre stand.

I nearly said "you must be shitting me" to the guy at the nut and bolt shop - one of the largest in Pretoria in fact. So began my search for that often referred to, but apparantly impossible thing to find, called an aluminium crush washer. I visited two large nuts and bolt places, two of the...

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Are Kawasaki engineers complete retards? So got busy on some basic maintenance on the fugly including a clean and re-oil of the Uni foam filter. First impressions was good - a single screw holding the cover in place and a simple wingnut bolt to undo and loosen the cage. When the time came to...

Looking for an old Fugly for my next project. Must be cheap (it is a Kawasaki after all :biggrin:), have papers and be capable of passing COR. Not too worried about cosmetic condition, but the mechanicals must be sound (well as far as that is possible for a KLR of course). I don't want to have...

At R20k it looks l7ke s good buy, even if rebore needed https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-motorcycles-scooters/blouberg/yamaha-xt-600-e/1001983782130910068422809

One for the 2 stroke collectors - https://www.olx.co.za/m/ad/1976-suzuki-gt200-nut-and-bolt-restoration-ID16itO1.html?code=b38ef1cde5

For a measly R300K https://www.olx.co.za/m/ad/yamaha-rz500v4-ID16iqv2.html?code=718e5cd523

If you got a second hand mount and power cable lying around that you no longer have a use for, please give me a shout. Cheers

Its been years since I have been on a DS ride and I felt the need to re-discover that lost pleasure so Sidetrack and I made plans to head out to Wakkerstroom for some riding and flyfishing. Our destination - Balela Mountain Lodge or Schurvekopye Mountain Farm...

Those planning to ride the Karoo could perhaps consider participating in this - https://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/how-you-can-help-save-the-karoo-20170425

Want to add some protection for the headlight. There is a lot of headlight protection for the Z, but I did not see any for the R. Must be there though. Happy to buy a second hand set if someone has, or any advise on where I can source. Thanks

Winter is coming and I want to fit some heated grips to the 660R Not sure whether to go SW Motech or Oxford. Considerations include - Heating effectiveness ( I like it toasty) and quality of the grips Amp drawage that is in line with what bike's electrical components can deliver Ease of...

2012 BMW GS 650 (Twin) ABS and heated grips 9843 Km Full (yearly) Service History Headlight protector, tall screen, sump guard, beak protector, Motobatt battery As new. All paperwork in order. 2 x sets of keys R58K negotiable

Does it still hold true that the OEM chain is cheese and should be replaced by a DID? If so can anyone confirm the part number? I found reference to  DID SCR-0412 SDH 122 on Cafe Husky https://www.cafehusky.com/threads/replacement-cam-chain-manufacturer-models-2008-sm610.41487/ but would like...

Whilst prepping a F650 recently I noticed that - 1. The fan came on pretty quickly (95 degrees) 2. Shortly after the cap's relief valve would open under pressure and release coolant into the reservoir bottle. 3. If the reservoir bottle was previously filled to the indicated MAX mark, the...

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Looking for a place to stay and use as a base to explore the area. Cheap (but nice), quiet and two bedrooms (I snore ;D) Farm accommodation would be a bonus. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.