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  1. swakop_toe

    Headlights won't shine after bike is started.

    Mine is a 2010 First Edition with 71,000km on. The only after market electrics is a set of LED spots and Oxford heated grips. About a year ago I first noticed the headlights won't light up after the bike is started. I replaced both bulbs and the fuse and did not have any issues after that...
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    "Resetting" the ECU to factory standard...

    ...as if it was never linked/coded to a key. Like a replacement ECU, brand new. I inherited a used ECU from a totalled '12. Only the ECU. The keys was sold with the ignition and immobiliser unit. So my idea is to have this ECU flashed. Have another set of keys cut and swap ECU's if and when...
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    Widest tires that will fit?

    So I searched, but are coming up empty handed. I was gifted a set of Michelin Anakee3's with less than 1000km commuting on them. They are off a 2017 GS1200A but to my surprise that they are wider than what our OEM recommendations are. 120/70/19 Front 170/60/17 Rear I am not near my STen and...
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    Solid Front Rotors, anyone done it?

    So I got a quote to have solid Front discs laser cut. Stupidly cheaper than the Galfer/ Yamaha OEM replacement. Here in South Africa, only 25% of the OEM price. Material is specified as SS 3CR12 @ 6mm thickness. The OEM floating disc is in two parts. The inner part is 6mm thick, the...
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