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I did a search and didn't really come up with anything, so some help from the guru's please. My son is in the market for a DR650. There is one on marketplace in KZN where the owner says 'suspect it has dropped a valve, so not running at the moment'. The questions are: If it has 'dropped a valve'...

Happened at a sand race in France I believe, not in the race actually but still on the way to the start line. What would you do? What do you think? Personally I think it's shocking. I have had instances trying to get round a bike in a race that goes down in front of me, and ended up riding over...

I bought these seperately more than 10 years ago, they've been sitting in my garage waiting for my retirement. Both are 1981 IT175 'H's, and the engine and frame numbers match on both. Both need a lot of work, my intention is to find the best bits from each, and make up a restored one. One looks...

We've had this little bike in our family since I bought it in 2013 from the first owner in Bloem with less than 20 hours on the clock (he fell ill and couldn't ride anymore). It hasn't been ridden much, never raced and has been well looked after. We do all our own maintenance and it has been...

Morning all, my son has bought a 200 from a forum member, and we need to get it down from Jhb (Honedew) to Durban (or nearby, I can come and pick it up). Anyone travelling down with a bit of space on a bakkie/trailer? Obviously we will contribute to transport costs. Thank you, Pete oh 8 three 6...

That time of the year again. I see Wade leading after the Time Trial, but a long way to go, Obviously chose to go off 3rd this morning behind Alfredo and Teodor. Looks a lot drier this year, and they are expecting high temps. Only other Saffer I see is Matty Green, lying 18th but early days. I...

Howzit guys. Mate of mine has had one phase of his stator go on his GS800. Apparently a common problem? Does anyone know who rewinds them in the Durban area? (I guess MUCH cheaper than getting the original BMW part). Or are there aftermarket/pirate ones to be had? Or even does anyone have an old...

This little amazingly capable bike has to unfortunately go, just too many bikes in the garage. It's the 2015 model, the last iteration of this model which came with the more powerful starter motor, different bendix and different crown wheel. I bought it originally because it was just a little...

Many of you fellow WD's would have read Ian's posts over the years, and enjoyed his wry wit and simple insights. Lots of you have followed his ride reports, and respected the routes he has opened up with his endevours. Some of you might even have had the bravery to upload the tracks he has...

I have decided to sell my KTM 950 S 05 Model. Some titbits: Bike only has 16 000 km on the clock. I have owned it for just under 2 years, and only put on 3000 km in that time (gives an indication of why I'm selling) It is the 'S' model, the one with 245mm suspension I bought it in Rustenberg, I...

It is with a bit of a heavy heart that I put this little one up for sale, but I need to downsize and make space and she is the one getting least attention right now. I restored this about 6 or 7 years ago, its a 1981 PE 175. And no, I don't have any papers. The Good: I went over every last...

Does anyone know if there are local shops which stock spares for Hepco and Becker luggage. Looking specifically for the lock barrels for the Gobi top case. https://www.louis.eu/artikel/hepco-beker-repl-lock-cylinder-lock-key/10024035?filter_article_number=10024036#mediacenter To import them...

Please help, I've gone through all the 'usual suspects'. Where can I buy these (pics below) in small quantities in Durban. They go by a variety of names, commonly called Clinch nuts but also Press nuts, etc. I need mainly in 6 and 8mm threads.Would appreciate some leads please.

Help please.... Have an old mate - who I last rode with in 1982! - who has a son and daughter in law wanting to do a 6 week tour of South Africa mid 2018 on bikes. They either have to buy (and sell afterwards) or hire for that time. Both are Doctors in London, and both are fairly competent...

Does anyone have a used Airhawk or similar pillion seat cushion for a good price? On longer trips my wife complains that my stock 950 S seat is very uncomfortable. I want to try a seat cushion for her, but don't really want to buy new in case it isn't the answer. Or other recommendations please...

I've always had umpteen dirt bikes in the garage, but not any 'on road' for many years. I recently got myself a 950 adv, mainly for taking my vrou on the occasional jaunt, but also to do some longer off road stuff. One of the things I'm considering is doing a tubeless (DIY) job to the rear...

I bought myself a 950, need to do some mods for my purposes. If anyone has the original stock pillion grab handles lying around (because they've put pannier racks on) I would appreciate them please. Willing to pay a fair price. Also if anyone has a set of old crash bars I would be interested. I...