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On a long technical ride my forearm cracks up and I lose the strength to squeeze the clutch lever. Does the dr650 have a particularly heavy clutch or is there anything I can do?

The handlebar end of my dr650 clutch cable has a thin “shroud” over the nipple. Mine’s buggered but nobody is able to tell me it’s purpose or where I can get a replacement. Any nipple experts out there?

Can anyone recommend an experienced DR650 technician, with a proper, neat workshop, in KZN? Pietermaritzburg, Pinetown or Durban?

My 2008 DR650 has done 90k km. Cruising on the open road, I feel a sort of regular “knock” through my feet. It’s not the normal engine buzz and I suspect something in the drive chain. I thought the bottom run of the chain might be fouling the after market centre stand but there’s no obvious wear...

I suggest caution in dealing with Just Gas Tanks. I ordered an Acerbis tank from them 3 months ago and it still hasn't arrived. Payment, however, was taken immediately I placed the order. The Just Gas Tanks website gives the impression of a large retail facility with stock of everything they...

Does anyone a Ventura Rally bag for sale? Alternatively, I might be interested in the Bathurst, Aero Spada or Mispah.

2000 Model 83000 km Vital features for touring:- 23l Acerbis tank Centre stand Ventura luggage rack. I see that Flying Brick supplies the Ventura bags. This bike has been diligently and professionally serviced. It came back from its 84000km service today. I asked my mechanic to check everything...

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I know this is the absolute opposite of the bikes we enjoy, but one of you WDs might know of someone who has one to sell? Or would like to swap it for a Yamaha XT600e or Suzuki DR650.

I notice some of you have had problems with your Quest. I haven't, but I use it infrequently on my bike. Also, I have a lockable Touratech mount which has very "soft suspension" while most of you seem to use the RAM mount. I'm about to get a RAM mount for another DS bike but am wondering if the...

On way to the "Roof" last year, we came across a slogged out bike parked on the side of the road in the Golden Gate national park. The rider was sitting on a rock enjoying the view and eating a sarmie he'd picked up in Clarens. (One of the great pleasures of adventure riding?). His name was...

Hi, my name is Stuart. My first posting, under the exciting topic "Disability", earned me a gentle slap on the wrist for not introducing myself. Quite right! The first bike I went on was a Matchless in about 1957, the first I rode myself was a CZ in 1962 and the first I owned was a Zundapp in...

To my knowledge, no income protection cover is available to someone diabled while engaged in a "speed contest". That is, if you break your neck riding in an enduro or hare scramble you will not be eligible for a benefit. This must affect hundreds of us who like a little adventure in our lives. I...