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  1. #1 New Africa regionals section... 
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    Would love to hear more about C-Moto riding and riders in one of the biggest and beautiful continents on the Earth!

    As with all regions, if you know of other locals who would like to start a self moderated forum, please let us know!

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    Hiya CC

    I'm heading back to this part of the world (South Africa) in a month's time. I'll look up a couple of dealers in our area and tell them about the site. Will also try and get a few pics of some of the dealers. Thanks for opening this thread and the Asia one.:thumbup: :thumbup:

    I hope the good folks from these regions don't let us down.
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    Chinggis man...thanks for thinking about the site and being willing to put in a good word or two! Good folk are good folk and some will be interested but the word just isn't around yet.

    It would be real nice to get some dealers on the site who can contribute from a different dimension. Especially with Chinese motorcycles, the dealers collectively play an important roll at this time. One's that pick the right products and respect their customers stand the best chance. As consumers, motorcyclists tend to be detail oriented and demand a little bit of respect as well sometimes!

    Hearing some stories from that POV might be interesting too!

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  4. #4 I'm here 
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    Hi Everyone.
    Thanks to Calcune who invited me here.

    I'm from South Africa, Gauteng area.

    I'll try and add some links to shops etc. in the area as soon as I get time.

    I'm looking forward to meeting more people from JHB.

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    Skip...

    There are some folks from South Africa smelling around here so I hope some of them will chime in after a while.

    Looks like you're another 200GY rider! I really like these bikes. What kind of riding do you do and why did you decide to get a 200GY?

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    P.S. Don't hesitate to post an introduction ad some pics! It will help encourace others in your area to do the same...and they've got to be out there!
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  6. #6 About me. 
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    Well, let me try and give as much information in one message.

    I got sick and tired of traffic and decided to get a bike again. I did not want to spend big bucks and wanted something almost disposable. My last bike was a Yamaha R6 and I loved it, but the problem was that the insurance was very high, plus I hardly ever got the opertunity to tinker with it.
    I bought my 200gy from a toolshop called Adendorff. (www.tooltime.co.za) Allthough they do assemble the bikes for most customers, I asked them if I can have mine in the crate. I knew it would be fun to assemble it and I also wanted to make sure it was done right. My bike is a "Wonjan wj200gy-b".

    I've only done 370km yet with my bike. It is quite cold now in July and I do not want to catch a cold at this time, so I stick to the car at the moment. In two weeks time, after I've run the Comrades marathon (ultra distance race of 87km) , then I'll start going to work with my bike.

    Here is some pics of the crate , assembly and finished bike.




    Mods and maintenance I've done on my bike ( a bit of an overkill, but I just love tinkering with it)
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    0.5 Assembly
    0.5 Tighten nuts and bolts with loctite
    77 Chain adjust and lube
    77 Change engine oil
    77 Clean engine oil filter
    77 Bleed front brake and lube caliper
    77 Oiled speedo and clutch cable
    77 Bleed back brake
    103 Oiled electric connectors, reroute starter possitive, new terminals for battery
    103 Installed top box
    220 Back brake dragging. Replaced fluid, bleed and adjusted brake.
    310 New 41 teeth back sprocket and shortened chain
    310 Installed missing circlip on back wheel
    310 Installed new back wheel bearings
    355 Replaced grease nipple on swingarm and greased swingarm
    377 New cone airfilter and remove air box
    377 C clip on carb, move one down (richer). Now on second notch from bottom
    377 New NGK spark plug




    Some quick links of local shops that I can suggest to other South Africans

    www.startline.co.za (very nice shop with lots of goodies, a few branches)
    www.tooltime.co.za (where I bought my bike, R9 500)
    www.fullthrottle.co.za (I'm sure everybody knows this shop)
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  7. #7 Re: New Africa regionals section... 
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    Hey Guys!

    We have representation countrywide and in Namibia! If yo need spares or support with your units in SA, please don't hesitate to gimme a shout!

    We are glad to help anyone out, whatever brand. Being without transport sucks. If we don't have anything for you, we can get it!

    Checkout www.quaddynamix.co.za!

    (might get a knuckle rapping from CC, tell me if there is a commercial section? ;) )
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  8. #8 Re: New Africa regionals section... 
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    Hi everybody, I'm writing from Madagascar. I own an shineray xy-200gy-8, lovely bike, already have 1,500 on the clock, and believe me conditions are hard here, so far no major probs just re-tightening nuts and bolts, but as I am the generation BSA / AJS, I am well used to that. Looking forward to more news from Africa.... will add some photos soon... have a good day, papaian
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  9. #9 Re: New Africa regionals section... 
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    Dear Papaian,

    Welcome to MCM! Very much looking forward to seeing pictures of your Shineray out in your part of Africa! Do you ride mainly for transport, or for getting out of town for a bit of adventure? Would love to read ride reports from Madagascar!

    Cheers!
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  10. #10 Re: New Africa regionals section... 
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    hello euphonius!
    I'm out in the country a lot for my work, and the bike is not just the practical side but also fun!!! It helps me discover new regions of mada. Will be going out in the country for the next few days and will take some photos and post them as soon as I get back. Thanks for the message :) By the way, workshop manuels are impossible to find here, do you have any suggestions? Thanks again, Papaian
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