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morning, I am thinking of buying a WR450. I want one that is licensed for the road. Looking to upgrade my KLR650, and to get something a bit lighter.  As I cannot afford a new one I will be looking for a second hand one. Are there specific older models to avoid? What are the specific things to...

I would appreciate some feedback from GS owners who have had problems and sorted out drive shaft issues. My brother has a 2007 GS. The universal on the engine side of the shaft has packed up. The other universal has some play, but has not broken (yet). He has been quoted R13K from BMW to replace...

I am hoping that some forum members will be able to offer some input. When my Africa Twin needed new tyres I took the opportunity to fit heavy duty tubes. After doing a combination of off road and tar riding, my tyre was about 60% worn (Karoo 3) I wanted to go out and found the back tyre flat. I...

These two were parked together last week. The legend teaching the new one some tricks!!

Evening Can anyone help me with a question on the 2015 Africa Twin electronics. I would like to purchase a Desert Fox portable compressor to take on trips. It look like a robust unit. I have fitted the Honda auxiliary plug to my dash, connecting to the wiring harness behind the fairing. Will I...

Evening I have just taken off the front Karoo 3 tyre from my 2016 Africa Twin. I have done about 11 000 km on it. What concerns me is the way its worn. The front of the knobs are more worn than the back, giving the impression that the knobs sloping to the front. The wear is not even across all...

There has been a bit of discussion about the fact that the Africa Twin's tank capacity may be a little bit smaller than ideal. In my opinion another 2 litres would have given you a range (at respectable speeds) of about 400km. For the last two days I have been riding mine with the fuel warning...

My wife and I are planning a holiday to hole-in-the wall later this year. Was thinking of taking the bike on the trailer. Any dogs who have ridden this area and can recommend some routes would be greatly appreciated. I have a GPS so sharing a few routes would also be great. Thanks in advance.

Evening everyone This last weekend I did the NDBA on my Africa Twin without any issues. I got a new set of boots, which have a much thicker sole than my previous boots, which led to a few challenges. One of them was that its very easy to push the back brake without knowing it. I have adjusted...

Hi Guys I am planning a trip from Joburg to White River. I have a route that takes me to Barberton. Rather than follow the R40 to Nelspruit/White River I was hoping someone had an interesting route that they could post. Thanks

Hi everyone This week I fitted a new set of tyres to my Africa Twin, a set of Karoo 3. When I got home and had a closer look at the tyres I thought the shop had made a mistake. The back tyre had the tread pattern (almost an arrow head shape) facing forward, with the middle of the 'arrow'...

This story goes back to 1974 when my Dad purchased a brand new Ducati 350cc desmo single. It was known as the 'Silver Shotgun'. It came in 250, 350 and 450. The 250 were supposed to clocked the magical 100mph in racing trim. Although the 350 and 450 had a few extra cc they did not perform that...

My wife's car has been in for repairs after an accident, so I have been relegated to the bikew to gte to work. Not such a bad thing when considering the traffic and road works. I travel on the highway from the west of JHB to Rivonia. I find that travelling beteeen the two most lanes on the right...

The Ryperd ride left from Irene and headed out East. There were 1 KLR, 1 BMW 1150, a Pagassio, Honda and a few KTM, all nervously waiting for the mud. The first section was a bit slippery, but I thought not too bad. Then we hit the mud and slipped and slid our way along. There were a few falls...

My Zumo 550 has started behaving a manner that I am sure it did not do when I got the unit. If I do not switch it on for a few days thye time is out by several hours. Once it picks up the satelite signal the time is corrected. I alweays thought that a very accurate clock in the unit was what...

I have had an old Ducati 450 scrambler in my shed for the last 25 years. Well now is the time to embark on a rebuild project. Not sure how much is missing, but must make a start. I will appreciate it if any forum members know of a source of parts, both engine and frame. Please PM if you have any...

I am not sure if anyone has posted this question before, so here it is. In your oppinion (and give a reason as well) what bike/s have changed the way motorbikes have been made or perceived by the public. I am not looking for examples of really good bikes (as there are many), but rather a...

I have just purchased a digital tyre pressure tester that can be carried with me on rides. I checked a few of the tyre pressures in the garage and got amazingly different readings. Most of the reading were lower than I antiscipated. On a previous occation I checked the car pressure and drove to...

Now quite a dual sport, but a bike nevertheless. I have entered to do the DJ with this 1933 BSA Blue Star. My father did the DJ in 1971 on a Velocette, which my brother is riding this year. Took the bike for a short ride this afternoon. If I ever become disatisfied with the KLR, I will ride the...

Although not strictly duel sport I need some advice from the smart dogs. I have a Honda 1100RC which is just over 25 yerars old. It was manufactired with an alluminium tank. A few year ago mine developed a leak about 1/2 way up the tank. The leak is at thye point where the plate inside the...