Good article, must be our primal instinct to cook animals over an open flame. Yeah, we have reality shows to find "The Ultimate Braaimaster" and...
Same here in SA, we even have National Braai Day (24th Sept I think) During one of our quieter times in the steel fabrication business the old man...
Sorry, I thought you were talking about the steel...
"Funny how even with the metric system invented by the French the standard for a barrel of oil is 42 US Gallons." Yeah, even in metric country...
Welcome aboard. See that you have an XT500, those things have acquired legendary status here in SA.
Thanks Jose, mine has done the same since I crashed it.
Can't to speak for the UK but in South Africa most of the 400's were grey imports that subsequently had their necks wrung, so good ones are a bit...
I probably use my back brakes too much, for 2 reasons. Firstly I find the bike doesn't dive as much but secondly the VFR is the first bike I've...
There is a thread here somewhere, where it's explained really well. Something about a conical washer/spacer that keeps the clutch basket under...
Welcome and extra points for posting a pic of your bike. Interest in the 1200 seems to be growing here, so you may find yourself being more...
Welcome aboard. Yeah, aside from some charging issues to keep an eye on VFR's are generally bulletproof. Enjoy the bike and post up some pictures...
Welcome aboard. Sure others who are closer will be able to help you with the filter (if I can find aftermarket ones out here in darkest Africa,...
Welcome aboard. Skimad is right about finding the exact red to match your bike. Personally (as a cheapskate and fashion moron) I would go for a...
Welcome aboard and good luck with getting the old girl up and running. Be sure to post some pics when she's done.
Impressive work! Have you or a family member ever been into model aircraft?
Just a thought, have you checked the brights themselves (bulb/fuse/switch/plug)
I don't think it's that serious, personally I always err on the side of too loose. A quick story - I recently had a new tyre fitted to my GS500,...
Welcome. I'm pretty clueless when it comes to suspension so the only advice I can give is to check that the preload on the shock isn't cranked way...
Good move on the voltmeter, have them on both my bikes. Sure someone will let you know soon if your bike was affected by the recall or not...
Welcome aboard, and well done for posting some pics. Don't know if yours is the model, but I think there was a wiring harness recall on one of the...
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