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    When things go wrong and other interesting tales from the trade

    Not bike related, but: My dad's 220 A arc welder was mounted on a little trolley, about 70 mm off the ground. One day it started making a helluva racket every time you strike an arc and pull amps. We were quite confuckulated, could not figure it out  :-\ Then we moved it to a different...
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    Help me choose something Naked

    What's wrong with your shoulder? Can't you get it fixed?
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    Bought this Today!

    Wanneer ek, Boere, en 2SD weer bymekaar kom sal ek 'n storie vertel oor hoe 'n TS185 'n peaceteken kon uitspin op die ronde grasperk voor Paul Roos Gimnasium se skoolsaal  :imaposer: F'kn skoolhoof het amper hartaanval gehad  :P
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    What is the value?

    Just as an aside, those chain covers might not look cool or sporty, but they are brilliant for keeping a chain healthy  :thumleft:
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    KTM 640 ADVENTURE at Podium motorcycles.

    What year model do they claim it is? The pics of the left side are too unclear to see much. I would guess 2003/4, it looks like it has a hydraulic clutch but I can't see the left footpeg. On those year models, the left has a different clevis than the right. I see it has a sidestand and center...
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    Rims made of cheese

    Even the ones made of cheese are tough when you have to to hammer them back into shape  8) Everyone rates Excell the best. I prefer DID. Those old Hondas had them, and they are tough!
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    technical question, but VEHICLE related...

    I had the windscreen on my Mercedes Vito removed to fix a rust spot on the frame. The guy that put it back did not connect the antenna wire, and it is impossible to reach now without removing the roof lining. So I had that little side antenna fitted. Poor choice!!! Does not work as well as the...
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    KTM 640 Adventure for Sale(SOLD)

    Hydraulic or cable clutch?
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    Dads and Lads 2021

    Lekker! Sien uit na die res  ;D
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    PLEASE HELP ! DR 800 - Electric Failure

    Kwalifiseer ek? Net om seker te maak, ek dink jy is 'n dwis  8)
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    WANTED - BMW R1200 RT

    Gerrard, you really need to up your linguistic skills. You get a pigeon and a dove in English. In Afrikaans, it is a fokken duif. In English, you get a rabbit or a hare. In Afrikaans, it is a fokken haas. In English, you get a shovel or a spade. Along the Weskus, it is a fokken graaf. BUT...
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    Bull Run 2022 - 1981 VW Passat - FOR SALE

    Did you replace the head bolts with new ones? I had a 1600 Passat like that, and first time the head gasket blew I did not replace the (stretch) bolts. Was very cash strapped,,,,,,well, couple of months later I had to do it again.
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    Building a sort-of "replica" of the 1979 Dakar winning XT500.

    No man, that exhaust is way too long. Wish I had the time to find some old pics. Melting a flicker or number plate is not the end of the world, bikes all looked like that  8)
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    Short circuited Li-Ion battery - advice please

    I have had good results with a dumb charger. Initially I just apply the voltage for a few seconds, and wait a minute or two. After doing that a few times the voltage gets close to the charger output, and you keep it on longer. I have also used a Ctek, but that is dodgy and erratic.
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    Tankwa Travels - 17 - 20 June 2021

    Nice  :thumleft: I have not been there for ages, especially Middelpos. Did you have to bring your own dog or was that supplied?
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    Eish!!!!He na lo carburator, mina haas mina skofbaas mina vlakhaas....

    I don't do Funagalo........ In Afrikaans: Die fokken float level raak te hoog omdat die needle & seat piss. As die vent oop is, raak hy te vol. Dan flood die fokken bike. Edit: To clarify, I grew up on the West Coast for part of my life. I am not swearing at you. Here a spade is called a...
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    Eish!!!!He na lo carburator, mina haas mina skofbaas mina vlakhaas....

    Just a wild guess: Maybe the needle & seat is passing. When the vent is open, the bowl floods (too rich to start).
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    WANTED: KTM640 Adv parts

    What year model? The foot pegs (particularly the left) changed completely between 2003/2004. But sorry. can't help you  ::)
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    SOLD - 1980 Yamaha DT 175 - project - SOLD

    I am very tempted.......  8) Postnet to CT might be an issue though  8)
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    JayEye’s Mancave.

    I have done two double garages with Kilimanjaro, and a friend did a HUGE garage/workshop with it. All very happy  :thumleft:
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