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Trompie67 said:
Not sure, will check when I take one for a spin in the next few weeks.

I just cringe (well, clench actually) at the thought of a "motoring journalist" queuing up his digits anywhere near my anal cavity. Will examine the bike verrrrrry carefully before swinging a leg over! :X3::ROFL::ROFL:
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Seems it is an option so that’s good I was worried they’d cut the cheaper bikes out of that to protect the bigger bike market.

Wonder if we’ll just get it across the range as with most BMW’s in SA with top spec models only.
 
Standing in front of the 750GS at the moment, it is a completely new bike from the ground up.
 
SauRoNZA said:
That commentary has the sound of someone trading in about it.
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There is nothing wrong with my F800 though I just replaced the front fork seal (source of the oil leak) and both hand grips which were worn through.
 
So it's the Toy Run in Cape Town this Sunday.
Anyone else going to test the cooling in their bike?
 
Something else about the 750's display. The controls are on the left hand grip.
 
Blu82 said:
Something else about the 750's display. The controls are on the left hand grip.
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Sounds typically BMW? The GPS wheel controller is also on the left hand.

I ****ing hate the thing though and wish it was a smaller/narrow button based thing instead as it makes the stretch to the indicator and hooter unnecessarily far.
 
Pox said:
So it's the Toy Run in Cape Town this Sunday.
Anyone else going to test the cooling in their bike?
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Nope, did it once and never again. Too many fair weather rider times who can't control bikes at slow speeds to save their lives.

Then get a few dops in later and make chaos.

I'll stick to alternative toyruns with people I know if I get invited to them.
 
BMW has come along way
I still own a 1998 BMW 650 Funduro
Never seen a 1000cc model before
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Hello guys and girls. I'm tempted by a 2014 KTM Duke 390 for getting around CT.

Any comments or warnings? I've been told that parts aren't cheap.
 
The guys buying older bikes (5 years maybe), what do you do with servicing and mechanics? DIY?
 
bromster said:
Hello guys and girls. I'm tempted by a 2014 KTM Duke 390 for getting around CT.

Any comments or warnings? I've been told that parts aren't cheap.
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I believe they aren’t overly expensive to run but not based on any personal experience.

They are Indian KTM’s basically.

KTM Cape Town is just expensive and sub standard but there are a couple of well regarded third party service options.
 
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SauRoNZA said:
I believe they aren’t overly expensive to run but not based on any personal experience.

They are Indian KTM’s basically.

KTM Cape Town is just expensive and sub standard but there are a couple of well regarded third party service options.
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Ok great. Thank you. Let's see if I can get a bargain on it.
 
who.dat said:
Looks like the ones found on KTM dukes. I've only seen photos though. Apparently they're give you pretty in depth info on the bike. I personally prefer a dual setup, analogue rev counter and digital for everything else. The needle moving about feels natural.
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100% for analog rev counter, they only thing that could come close is an 80s style digital rev counter.
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Pox said:
So it's the Toy Run in Cape Town this Sunday.
Anyone else going to test the cooling in their bike?
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:laugh: Nope, I put my poor girl through enough just riding around the CBD.
 
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