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  1. Helenus

    My bike will be standing for 4 months. What maintenance should I do?

    I won't be riding for about 4 to 5 months, thanks to a shoulder operation. Apart from the battery what else should I do? Starting it, to get the internals moving? Should it be ridden for short distances? What else?
  2. Helenus

    Off Road Cycles, the place to shop

    Man, these guys are lekker. When the zip of the side pocket of my new ORC tankbag stripped I took it back, dirty after my December trip. @Runner sommer wanted to replace it there and then, but they didn’t have stock. I said no, it’s used, just fix the zip. Picked up my ‘repaired’ bag...
  3. Helenus

    Seen BMW 100RT in Steytlerville

    This was parked in the main street of Steytlerville, passed there on 3 January. Don't know anything more, just made a quick stop for a photo.
  4. Helenus

    Urgent help please….800 sprayed fuel when opening filler cap

    Just arrived in Wepener. Tank about half full. When I opened the cap it sprayed fuel all over. Fuel warm. It was a very hot day, at times 36. But this has never happened to me before… please help!
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    Wanted 800GS side stand

    Looking for a 800GS side stand. Haven’t taken mine off yet, but there is quite a lot of play, so (according to Bavarian) it can be that the hole is worn out. Helenus o82 5seven4 374o
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    LF camping / wild camping Dewetsdorp area, Southern Freestate

    Can find anything in that area. It will be my first stop going down to the Baai. Want to camp. Anyone know of a hidden gem somewhere there? Colesberg / Zastron not an option (at this point), too much of a detour, I want to cross the Orange at Aliwal North. Camping or wild camping on a good...
  7. Helenus

    Do you take your top box on dirt road trips?

    Way back I travelled many times with a top box on dirt. It never came off, maybe it was just luck. These days a prefer soft luggage. So, I need a tail bag with rigid sides, the size of my Vario top box. Can’t find, the Desert Fox one is just too small, and the bigger Oxford Givi one is a...
  8. Helenus

    800GS what is this part for

    Received this with a used OEM baseplate that I bought. Never asked what it is and now can’t figure it out.
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    800GS centre stand hitting swing arm on rough terrain

    As above ☝🏻 Only became aware of this over the weekend when I rode without my earplugs. Already made a mark on the swing arm where it hits. Where lies the problem……spring worn out?
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    800GS cutting out when gearing down

    Had this intermittent problem since I bought the bike. When gearing down, getting to 2nd or 1st, it just die. Starts again immediately. No pattern (except for the gearing down), some rides it happens, others not. Never happened down to Doornkloof, once or twice on my Saturday ride, but boy...
  11. Helenus

    AirMan compressor issues

    Bought the AirMan 11 months ago, and used it a couple of times at home before rides. The unit is as good as new and worked fine until it start giving problems this morning. When not connected to the valve it runs perfectly. When connected it starts to run, and 2 seconds later it stop running...
  12. Helenus

    LED headlight / globe?

    Guys, is this 👇 worth the money (R4300) or will a LED globe do the trick? I don’t ride at night, it is more to be seen than to see.
  13. Helenus

    Great small little private campsite between Vrede and Volksrus

    I recently discovered this little gem, Oppi Rooiplaas, on the R543 (dirt road) between Vrede and Volksrus. I did an article on it for the latest edition (June / July) Weg Ry&Sleep and the English cousin Go Drive&Camp. So go out and buy the damn magazine and ensure that the journalists still have...
  14. Helenus

    Saving my route…how

    Ok, while my personal go to GPS guy @Psycho Porra is opening the bar at the EC bash and won’t be interested in another ‘how do I it’ question… is there anyone else that can help please? Garmin Nuvi 500. I am going on a ride, and when I get back I want to log (or whatever you call it) and save...
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    How much wind hammering do you get on your 800GS?

    Ok, so I guess three things play a part……your height, the screen size and your helmet. I am 1,8, got a O,Neal Sierra and standard screen and above 100km/h my head is all over the place, sore neck for days. So I am trying to find a solution, either helmet of screen height is the problem? Or both?
  16. Helenus

    Replacing rubber on heated grips

    My gloves and the aftermarket grips that the previous owner fitted don’t gel…..can’t grab it properly, not enough grip, hands slip. Grips feels fine with bare hands. Mrs Google say it’s a very delicate job to replace the rubber, can easily damage the heating element. Any advice on how to do...
  17. Helenus

    KTM 690 Enduro R....tell me more

    I am eyeing the 690 (and the Husky 701) for a while now. Know nothing of any of the two. There is not a lot in the used market. With my R110 000 - R120 000 budget it seems a 2017 - 2019 model is possible, kms 10 000 - 25 000. So, tell me more about the KTM.....problems, which year models to...
  18. Helenus

    Selling to a dealer, what procedure is followed re handover of bike?

    What is the procedure when selling to a dealer, and he will settle the outstanding with the finance company, and pay me the difference. So we sign all the forms, he do the transfers, give me a POP, but the finance guys says the money will only reflect in 24 to 48 hours Do I leave the bike with...
  19. Helenus

    Wanted Barkbuster handlebar clamps for tapered bar

    I've upgraded my 22mm bar to a tapered bar, looking for two of these 👇🏻 08two five 74 374o
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    For Sale SW Motech Enduro 60L roll top dry bag

    Bought this a couple of years ago, used it twice. Perfect condition except for the scuff marks at the bottom (see pic). Pretty much sure it's same as the Drybag 600 (pic attached), my measurements were the same. Can PostNet for your account. R1200 R1000 Pretoria o8 two 57437 four o
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