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[IceCreamMan]

I would love one of these to run around on, looks like Royal Enfield quality has picked up of late!

What are the specs on that?

 

Looks good, have to say

[the nerd]

Used the KLE for the first time this morning.. 

 

Alberton to Midrand

 

It died at Van Buuren but switched to reserve and off I went again (It has fuel so im not sure why) 

 

Few issues Ive discovered, radiator fan isnt coming on

 

Gets quite warm, enough to make my leg uncomfortable. 

 

otherwise it was good to avoid traffic again, first time commuting for about 5 years! 

[Grebel]

Used the KLE for the first time this morning.. 

 

Alberton to Midrand

 

It died at Van Buuren but switched to reserve and off I went again (It has fuel so im not sure why) 

 

Few issues Ive discovered, radiator fan isnt coming on

 

Gets quite warm, enough to make my leg uncomfortable. 

 

otherwise it was good to avoid traffic again, first time commuting for about 5 years! 

 

When I first got my 640, I went for a burn up Field's Hill. The bike died on me three times going up. (Not fun when the emergency lane is 200mm wide...) Switched to reserve and all was good (There was fuel in the tank)

 

Drained the tank and removed the fuel tap when I got home and found a load of sh!t clogging the valve. Gave it a good clean and has been fine ever since.

 

Fan not working might be the sensor or possibly a faulty fan relay or a broken fan. If the bike has a temp gauge, get it hot enough to where the fan should switch on and see if there is power to the fan. Trace it back to the relay and then the switch to eliminate faults.

 

Good luck!

[Wannabe]

Used the KLE for the first time this morning.. 

 

Alberton to Midrand

 

It died at Van Buuren but switched to reserve and off I went again (It has fuel so im not sure why) 

 

Few issues Ive discovered, radiator fan isnt coming on

 

Gets quite warm, enough to make my leg uncomfortable. 

 

otherwise it was good to avoid traffic again, first time commuting for about 5 years! 

 

Dirty "fuel cock filter" perhaps?

Not sure if the KLE has the same, but there normaly is a small mesh filter inside the fuel cock that prevents bigger particles of dirt / rust entering the fuel line. Unfortunately you have to remove the whole fuel cock to get to it.

[Hairy]

OK, I found your Pitcha's (took some time).... you sir have done lot's of great work, and one day when I grow up I want to be just like you

I'm thinking though it's time I stopped buggering around with bicycles and started a new project.....

[Andymann]

Dirty "fuel cock filter" perhaps?

Not sure if the KLE has the same, but there normaly is a small mesh filter inside the fuel cock that prevents bigger particles of dirt / rust entering the fuel line. Unfortunately you have to remove the whole fuel cock to get to it.

The adolescent in me always has a little giggle when they refer to the Fuel Petcock in the manual.

 

In fact, our company makes 3-way Cocks and Ball Valves, and I still have to stifle a snigger when we sit in management meetings and discuss leaking 3-way cocks.....

[Andymann]

OK, I found your Pitcha's (took some time).... you sir have done lot's of great work, and one day when I grow up I want to be just like you

 

Haha - thanks - I still think I'm a bit of a novice though when I see what some of the guys get up to on the hub - that Bogus chap some some sterling paintwork!

[Hairy]

spotted this on Gumtree ..... been working on the wife RE the bike, but do not think it will happen now (Spending cash on other "more important things" right now) .... is this a good price for the bike?

 

From my little knowledge I would think it is, and then if one has to ship a bike from JHB to CT is it a small fortune?

 

https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-motorcycles-scooters/johannesburg-south/bmw-r1150gs-for-sale-current-km-is-28-000-very-good-condition-r40-000-onco-trade-in-your-klr-650/1004004839100910004836209

[Andymann]

I'm afraid I don't know GS's well enough at all to comment.  But I've had bikes transported up from CT for around R1200 so it's not too expensive.

[dirtypot]

If I was buying a bike like that from the other side of the country, I'd fly up and ride it down.

[Hairy]

Thanks, that is far less than what I was guessing!

I'm afraid I don't know GS's well enough at all to comment.  But I've had bikes transported up from CT for around R1200 so it's not too expensive.

[V12man]

spotted this on Gumtree ..... been working on the wife RE the bike, but do not think it will happen now (Spending cash on other "more important things" right now) .... is this a good price for the bike?

 

From my little knowledge I would think it is, and then if one has to ship a bike from JHB to CT is it a small fortune?

 

https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-motorcycles-scooters/johannesburg-south/bmw-r1150gs-for-sale-current-km-is-28-000-very-good-condition-r40-000-onco-trade-in-your-klr-650/1004004839100910004836209

Speak to Devon 076 757 6037 - he has brought a bike from PE to Jhb for me - wasn't expensive - Bikes2go - he moves bikes between PE, CT and Jhb.

[sawystertrance]

Hairy,
That's a discontinued model and was replaced by the 1200.

 

It has a strong following but you must bear in mind its age. Air-cooled, no ABS or electronics etc. Still a BMW and sold bike but just remember its age and limitations.

 

Having said that, I must say it looks to be in good nick and if properly maintained, should give many happy kms. 

[RocknRolla]

Not a bad price for a whole lot of bike. You will easily get another 160k plus kms on that bike.

 

Fly up, ride down, take 3 days to ride down. (rode my 8gs up from stilbaai, best way to get acquainted with a bike.)

 

If you need me to have a look see at the bike, just let me know.

[Hairy]

Thanks ... addressing problemo # 01 at the moment ... the wife.

 

Wonder if she will notice if I sell the car without telling her and replace it with a bike 

 

 

Not a bad price for a whole lot of bike. You will easily get another 160k plus kms on that bike.

 

Fly up, ride down, take 3 days to ride down. (rode my 8gs up from stilbaai, best way to get acquainted with a bike.)

 

If you need me to have a look see at the bike, just let me know.

[sawystertrance]

And Hairy, if you want to talk detail about that model, talk to Chris at Flying Brick in Paarden Eiland. He has one and I'm sure he would be happy to chat about the model.