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Anyone got a handle on a good radiator repair place? My bike is a demo model that has some radiator damage. I'm trying to get it replaced but I think it could be a long shot. So maybe just some straightening and repair is in order here. The radiator looks to have been damaged in a tip over...

So, I'm heading up to PTA to collect a bike. Was wondering what recommendations might be available for travelling down to Durban. My current thinking is that heading east to eMalahleni and thence to NewCastle seems a more interesting route than heading straight down the N3. Mostly looking for...

So after giving this bike a fair shake, I have decided to sell it on. What is it? A 2010 990 Adventure, in classy white. It is in excellent condition and will be serviced prior to sale. While trying her out the following improvements have been made: - suspension tune up, with stiffer springs to...

Had an oddball issue this morning while riding. I couldn't recall if I was in 5th or 6th gear and went for a gear change up. Was in sixth so no change, and when aI let out the clutch the engine simply cut out. I've been trying to figure out what might have caused it, but I got nothing. Engine...

So, I just got done switching out the stock exhausts with a set of Dominator slip ONS. Excellent sound without being too loud. My neighbours are mildly annoyed with me. Bit after letting her run for 15 min, and then switching off the motor there is smoke coming out of the exhaust. Bike has...

Hey folks. Looking for some heat shield for the inside of the right hand fuel tank. That bit protecting the tank from the heat of the exhaust. Ant ideas where I might something in cape town?

Hello folks Had an odd experience today. After a tour around Paarl Nature Reserve and thence Franschoek, Botrivier and back via Gordon's Bay, the engine on the 990 started stuttering and not wanting to rev. It was a hot day so perhaps that came into play. It would idle fine and rev to about 4k...

Hi folks. Looking to replace the front rim on 2010 990 Adventure. Anyone offering these (Excel/SM Pro/etc) locally in Cape Town. Even better if relacing is possible.

So recently I handed my suspension bits in for a service with MP Custom Valve. Seeing as there is quite a bit more corrosion on the shock shaft and fork sliders than anticipated, I decided it would be a good time for maintenance on the front wheel and brake system. After having taken everything...

Hi folks. Some time ago I decided I needed a project, something that had been poorly maintained. If it was still running, what would be the point of a rebuild? It was meant to be a learning experience, something different to occupy my hands and mind. In that vein I purchased an abused and...

Hi folks. I'm looking for a wiring connector for a honda style 4-pin starter relay.  See attached pic It's for a restoration project on a very tired and worn Suzuki GS450. The wiring loom as a whole is being redone as the original was burnt and in a poor state. I can find these connectors...

Hi Folks. I am in the process of repairing/rebuilding/giving loads of TLC to an old and neglected lady. A 1981 GS450 to be exact. The rear wheel is a drum brake affair, and I noticed there is a crack in the lining. It is also beyond its' wear limit. Where would one go in Cape Town to have that...

Hi. I'm hoping some of the technically minded folk could help out a bit here. Last weekend, whilst fixing a leak in my stock exhaust I managed to create more problems for myself. Well, I fixed the leak but broke the exhaust shrouds when I dropped the stock exhaust can. Damn plastic shrouds just...

Gents, and possibly Ladies, I need a little help with finding gloves. My brothers' birthday is not so far off and would like to purchase a quality pair of gloves for him. The problem is that he is short and squat with particularly wide hands. Being a Fitter and Turner he has the proverbial pork...

Morning clever folk. My Aprilia Dorsoduro is currently experiencing a bit of a exhaust leak making it louder than it already was, just not in a good way. I have tried twice to seal the joints with some gun gum, but the gaskets are pretty much falling apart and need to be replaced. The obvious...

Had a nice start to the week this morning: no power when turning the key. Voltmeter says 3.3V. I don't recall but do lead acid batteries have a minimum charge, and can I assume this battery is done? Thanks

2008 BMW F650 GS for sale sold ABS and heated grips 70000km Features: Upgraded fork to WP 48mm upside down fully adjustable version, by SuperFoxi Raised rear suspension by Martin Paetzold. Aftermarket alternator coil from Ricks Motorsport Electrics. External re-useable stainless steel Golan...

Hey folks. Need a little a help with repairing a snapped mirror mount. It's off an Aprilia Dorsoduro and the mirror mount is part of the clutch master cylinder. I tried using some pratley steel to stick it back together but that seems to have gone pearshaped. Without a doubt a case of user...

Hi folks Any ideas where I can get a trellis style frame straightened and restored? I'm busy fixing up a crashed bike and the sub frame holding the seat and under seat exhaust is a bit fookayed. My welding skills are non-existent so I have to outsource this one. Anyone got some quality guys you...

Hey folks Got a small problem with corrosion on some of the fork components. Specifically the covers at the very top of the fork tubes. They seem to be made from aluminium and as the bike lives outside I'd like to get them anodised. First I'll need to get them off, so my first question to the...