Forum: Equipment
03-13-2013, 09:32 AM
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Forum: Africa & Mid East
03-11-2013, 12:52 AM
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Forum: Africa & Mid East
03-06-2013, 05:10 AM
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Replies: 2,656
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XR600R No more.
I sold my second motorcycle yesterday, after two years of fun riding.
I started regretting selling it the moment the new owner rode away on the bike.
But, all good things come to an end. Now I...
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Forum: Some Assembly Required
11-08-2012, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 17,136
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Forum: Some Assembly Required
11-08-2012, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 17,136
You have done some good work. I guess it is...
You have done some good work. I guess it is easier to restore these bikes in the US, than in South Africa. The most simple part can not even be bought here, never mind the engine parts.
I am...
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Forum: 2 smokers
05-12-2012, 06:28 AM
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Replies: 108
Views: 18,628
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Forum: Africa & Mid East
05-02-2012, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 2,656
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Forum: Africa & Mid East
04-22-2012, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 2,656
Views: 235,130
Yes, I agree. Check this link
...
Yes, I agree. Check this link
http://www.gumtree.co.za/f-Cars-Vehicles-motorcycles-scooters-W0QQCatIdZ9027QQgalleryZtrue
That will direct you straight to the motorcycle listings in South...
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Forum: Day Trippin'
04-20-2012, 12:19 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,955
Seems like such fun!
And your writing of the...
Seems like such fun!
And your writing of the ride report is entertaining thanks!
I really need to know what type of headlight that is David's KTM! Looks quite cool!
Some sort of LED headlight...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-17-2012, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 8,161
Views: 865,895
Guys, you all make me laugh!
I am certain...
Guys, you all make me laugh!
I am certain that I would rather wear a cast for 9 than have a baby...forever!
Funny... Except the pic you posted, 22many. I was busy eating a delicious salami...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-17-2012, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 8,161
Views: 865,895
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Forum: Thumpers
04-17-2012, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 8,161
Views: 865,895
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Forum: Thumpers
04-17-2012, 12:08 AM
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Replies: 8,161
Views: 865,895
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Forum: Thumpers
04-16-2012, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 8,161
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Forum: Africa & Mid East
04-16-2012, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 2,656
Views: 235,130
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Forum: Africa & Mid East
04-13-2012, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 2,656
Views: 235,130
I would recommend Gumtree.
I bought both my...
I would recommend Gumtree.
I bought both my bikes and all my gear (second hand) from gumtree, and I have been quite pleased.
Just check all the models and makes and variations of the bike you...
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Forum: Ride reports
04-13-2012, 04:45 AM
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Replies: 219
Views: 73,234
Bike looks neat with that tank on...
28...
Bike looks neat with that tank on...
28 litre tank is quite large, I am sure you guys will be just fine.
May I ask what is your height and weight? And do your feet touch the ground flat on both...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-13-2012, 04:36 AM
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Replies: 8,161
Views: 865,895
Either that or the tank is not standard... But...
Either that or the tank is not standard... But hey it doesn't look that bad, and if it really bothers you, just recognize the problem by thorough inspection and then solve it with a bit of elbow...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-13-2012, 04:15 AM
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Replies: 8,161
Views: 865,895
Nice bike, looks quite pretty.
Try to take...
Nice bike, looks quite pretty.
Try to take the seat off and check if there is a screw or bolt attached to the top of the tank underneath te seat.
That bolt is supposed to allow the seat to...
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Forum: Day Trippin'
04-12-2012, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,955
Looks like fun!
Just wanted to know if you...
Looks like fun!
Just wanted to know if you guys know the amount of horsepower the KTM500XCW produces?
I am eager to know...
The water is so clear at your first crossing, wow!
Looking forward...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-10-2012, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 8,161
Views: 865,895
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Forum: Ride reports
04-10-2012, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 219
Views: 73,234
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Forum: Thumpers
04-10-2012, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 8,161
Views: 865,895
Reply to elsalvadorklr
I am very jealous of your new, clear tank... It looks great on your bike...
But I would like to hear your opinion on why the IMS was no good?
I have the exact IMS tank on my bike, and it hasn't...
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Forum: 2 smokers
04-10-2012, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 108
Views: 18,628
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Forum: 2 smokers
04-08-2012, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 108
Views: 18,628
What a great build up!
Very neatly done,...
What a great build up!
Very neatly done, thank you for sharing with us! Please post an update of the work you have done thus far!
Since I discovered the mechanical simplicity of two strokes, I am...
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Forum: Ride reports
04-08-2012, 02:20 AM
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Replies: 219
Views: 73,234
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Forum: Ride reports
04-08-2012, 02:17 AM
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Replies: 219
Views: 73,234
All the best with your trip!
I am excited to...
All the best with your trip!
I am excited to read more about it!
If you decide to keep that dash, try and pad it as much as you can... And I mean really pad it up! If you hit that thing at speed...
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Forum: Ride reports
03-26-2012, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 340
Views: 93,109
I would surely like to see some photos (albeit...
I would surely like to see some photos (albeit one) of your gear and tools just before you pack it into your panniers.
Thanks for the reports. You are definitely living the dream!
Great tent by...
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Forum: Ride reports
03-26-2012, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,537
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Forum: Ride reports
03-25-2012, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,537
Ah you see, there is many threads on the net...
Ah you see, there is many threads on the net where guys will argue about how unsafe riding with a backpack is...
My first concern, did your back ache after all the riding you did in a day? What...
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Forum: Ride reports
03-24-2012, 01:36 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,537
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Forum: Thumpers
03-22-2012, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 58,937
Views: 5,415,781
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Forum: Ride reports
03-22-2012, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,537
That looks like a great group to travel in.
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That looks like a great group to travel in.
I like the long range tank on the one XR... Makes it look like a real traveller!
How did the Suzuki's keep up? Never been a fan, and to me the KTM is...
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Forum: Africa & Mid East
03-22-2012, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 2,656
Views: 235,130
It is quite easy to find accommodation and...
It is quite easy to find accommodation and supplies along the road, where ever you go.
I would suggest that if you decide to sleep over, or if you are interested in camping, that you would find a...
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Forum: Vendors
03-22-2012, 06:37 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 11,725
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Forum: Africa & Mid East
03-21-2012, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 2,656
Views: 235,130
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Forum: Thumpers
03-18-2012, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 8,161
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Forum: Africa & Mid East
03-15-2012, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 2,656
Views: 235,130
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Forum: Africa & Mid East
03-15-2012, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 2,656
Views: 235,130
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Forum: Thumpers
03-14-2012, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 8,161
Views: 865,895
22manyrides...
As my name would suggest, I am still a Rookie.
The bike I learned to ride on (unknowing at the time) was a post 1990 XR200. (This was in 2002, can you believe it)
And the XR500R was the first bike...
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