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    KTM 450 XC-W 2016

    Posting on behalf of my godson Price: R45 000. 130 hours Extras Aluminium bash plate FMF slip on Cycra handguards Brand new Chain and Sprockets. Bike is currently in Germiston Contact Jonathan at  071 641 9433
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    What would be a fair price to offer

    1981 model.  1700 genuine kms.  All original and starts 1st kick. Chrome needs a bit of attention
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    Interesting choice for an overlander

    I met the owner of this bike at Monkey Bay Malawi the week before last. He has toured Southern Africa and is now making his way to Sudan. He has no regrets about his choice of bike
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    Duty increase on bikes

    Ad Valorem duty on bikes up to 800cc is going up from 5% to 7% and on bikes larger than 800cc from 7% to 9 %
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    PE to Uitenhage

    My wife is sending a Christmas present for the child that the WD's are supporting. We can get it to P.E. but need to have it delivered in Uitenhage. Anybody willing to assist?
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    Guess my luck still holds

    This morning I hit a massive oil spill in Elandsfontein while doing a fair bit of speed and went skidding down the road for about thirty metres. Total damage to the bike is some scuffing on the crash bars and passenger footpeg bracket. I walked away with nothing more than a small bruise on my...
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    Bike stickers on cars

    Just about every day I spot one or more vehicles on the road with a KTM Sticker on the back. I hardly ever see one with a sticker from another brand. I’m curious to know what the conclusions are that one can draw from this.
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    There are still bargains out there

    A friend asked my to keep an eye out for a clean CRF230. This is what I found., Two years old and less than 10 hours of use as a farm bike by a disinterested teenager. Price: R15 000
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    Fuel consumption comparison

    The KTM990 is legendary for its ability to deplete a tank of fuel in record time. Yet I have always found mine to be quite frugal, returning 15-16 kilometres per  litre when travelling two up at 130-140 with full luggage. I also have a five way comparison test with the KTM, a1 200GS, V-Strom, ...
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    Is this the perfect solo Cape to Cairo Bike?

    For a few days it has been my privilege to host to an extraordinary gentleman from Switserland, who is on the second last leg of a solo round the world bike trip, starting in Cape Town and going via the middle East back to Switzerland. For this leg he started with an almost new DR650...
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    Round the world solo biker at Cheers in Centurion tomorrow afternoon

    Thierry Wilhelm, who is on a solo round the world bike trip is currently passing through Gauteng and has decided to stay a few extra days in Gauteng. We will be at Cheers in Pierre van Ryneveld from tomorrow 16h00 if anyone would like to join us . see https://www.worldbiker.ch/
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    Help me find an LED headlamp bulb

    It's  for a solo round the world biker who will be staying over at my place on Sunday night.I only have tomorrow morning to get one. Where is the best place to start looking?
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    Kawasaki 2-stroke triple wanted

    I am looking for a Kawasaki H1 or H2 two-stroke triple in restorable condition.  Any leads will be appreciated.
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    Kawasaki KX250 1992 Photo attached

    Centurion area. Runs well but needs  some TLC. Clutch and KIPS recently overhauled. Inspection welcome.Will post photos tonight. Buyer to deposit  the money into Country Trax disaster fund account. R8000 not negotiable
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    COUNTRYTRAX TORNADO

    Details are a bit sketchy, but a tornado passed through today and destroyed most of the buildings, including the historic farrmouse
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    Looks like the end of my biking days. (Perhaps not)

    I have had a few nasty mishaps, not always bike related, but have beaten the odds every time and made a recovery.  This time  I’ve done a proper job. Doctor says my right hand and wrist are permanently stuffed.
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    Helmet cameras can get you into trouble

    This morning I read about a biker in England who was pulled for speeding. The cops pulled the card from his helmet cam and on strength of the footage that showed a history of speeding and reckless riding, he was sentenced to two years in jail
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    MotoGP is boring and the riders are a bunch of whining princesses

    https://www.carthrottle.com/post/6-reasons-why-irish-road-racing-is-the-most-hard-core-motor-sport-in-the-world/
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    Now here's a cool idea

    https://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/race-only-r1-revealed/28553.html#ixzz3t47Da4IH They should also supply it with cheap, replaceable plastics in the white.
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    Red Bull Sea to Sky

    In case some people did not notice, Wade Young took third overall behind Walker and Jarvis, with a win in the forest race, third in the mountain race and 8th in the beach race. We don't need a bunch of grown men running around with a ball to make us proud.
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