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Right. So does anyone know hot to remove the threaded version of the oil sight glass on a K50 and above R1200? Most videos show a method where you break the window, pull or fish the old window out and then push the new one in. On the K50, as far as I can see from my brand new window, the window...

This was an interesting watch

So just before Christmas 2023 I performed an unplanned functional test of gravity. Test results came back positive, gravity still works. My GPS read 37 km/h the one second, the next point one second later the motorcycle was at 0 km/h. The mild steel crash bar hit a railway track and penetrated...

So, on the 23rd of December 2023 I had a bit of a mishap on a road I've done 100s of times before. My GPS says I was doing 37 km/h. Long story short bike ended up on her left hand side (I am not an ambi-faller) and slid into a railway sleeper. The good news is I ride a R1200GS so the mild steel...

These freaking guys developed a 500CC two stroke, aimed at racing the Roof. https://matjien.com/ @2StrokeDan and co.

This weekend I saw 35.5ºC on the instrument cluster. I always thought the limit where it becomes uncomfortable wearing vented clothes is 36-ishºC, however I now read 34ºC to be the standard where one should rather close up. We only went for a 150km or so ride, but I must say both the wife and...

I've got a pair of BMW GS Boots Inner Booties Size 45 for sale. MAX BMW looks like they sell it for $84, I'm willing to let them go for R350. The rest of the boots have disintegrated. I'll post photos later if I receive interest.

I just bought the last K50-compatible topbox mounting plate for the Globescout top box, after breaking mine for the eleventymillionth time. Is there anyone who has a mechanical drawing of this piece of rubbish? I need to get a plan B in place if this one also goes.

I saw Flat Roads and Twisties (Ben Fourie) this morning 24 February 2023 at Karoo Kafee in Pretoria East. It's on the shelf for R70 second hand, in used but good condition. My own copy is well used and falling apart but I'd rather that someone get their inspiration. I recall reading the book to...

During the process of stripping Hildr to replace her stator, I found that the OEM bashplate started interfering with the exhaust, causing damage. After a very brief commercial investigation I figured out the Touratech option was not available anymore, so I went for the SW-M option. Wow. First...

How easy is it to get parts for CX500 or GL500 motorcycles? I've got an itch.

This thread will be updated as I go along. Long story short, late last year I lost charging on a 2013 K50 R1200GS LC. She was one of the first to come out of the factory with LED lights and all the rider modes. BMW Motorrad Centurion diagnosed it for me since I had her booked in for an annual...

I am looking for an inner housing for a K50 R1200GS LC. Don't ask, but if you have a impact wrench to throw into the deal that would be great.

Hi, I did a search on this Subforum for any mention of Rekluse clutches. I'm considering one given my LC's issues with the clutch. While I've got her open, might also do the slave cylinder and replace the 185mm rod with the new part. Where can I get a quotation on a Rekluse clutch for this bike?

Anyone have experience on Tankwa gear? I am not a shop-a-holic so have only seen this brand the first time two weeks ago when I had my old boots fixed at Centurion Motorrad. I did not look at the gear in detail though. I could not find a website with more information on the gear. Can anyone...

Selling 2 (TWO) ofbthese. R800 each. Gauteng, Pretoria East. I bought them 7 years ago to mount to a flat trailer, never did. Useful now with bikes being stolen to bolt to a floor, and lock the bike down. Also it uses less space than side stand (for those without centrestands or perhaps if...

My Globescout topbox has seen better days, including the rubber trim / seal. Tried to replace the trim at a canopy place in Silverton, but could not find it there. If you can't find something in Silverton, it probably does not exist. Yet, I have had the trim for 5 years now. Where can one source...

Sooooo. I’ve been trying to test an XR190. Dealers are simply not interested in my cash.  It also does not help when I sarcastically request to buy the blue one. So are there any dealers won’t there is Gauteng with a demo model? I’m not asking for a muffin and a coffee, I can get that at BMW...

Right. So I've got land survey coordinates, with the Lo. WG29 degree offset (Pretoria). (1) How do I convert this to WGS coordinates so that I can load it into my GPS and view it on Google Earth etc.? I've read that I need to download ModelMaker Conversion Tool, which does not work on my...

Anyone tried this technique? https://youtu.be/sqLX2DF1Uyw Looks like it should work with any bike, but perhaps easier with the boxer variety...