Here's the post I posted on the Think Bike forums a few minutes ago
(some of this is not new to you guys).

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I'm leaving the country and I want to sell my bike. I'm in no hurry,
since my dad can always use it, but he prefers to have a scooter, so
when my bike is sold he'll be taking the money and getting himself a
Chinese scoot.

For sale: Bajaj Avenger 200 DTS-i (oil cooled, with wind shield)
Year: I bought it new on 22 April 2008 :-)

What I paid one year ago: approx R17 000
Price for a new one today: R20 000
My asking price here: R13 000 (or make an offer)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bajaj_Avenger
http://www.jonway.co.za/site/products/bikes/bajaj_avenger.html

Mileage: 9000 km (mostly commuting and shopping)
Colour: Black (same as the one on Wikipedia page)
Extras: Factory fitted wind shield

The bike was serviced once every 2000 km by DMC in Randburg. I kept the
chain well lubed. For the first 9 months, the bike slept outside under
canvas, and for the rest of the time the bike slept outside without canvas.

Problems: The rear brakes might need replacement at the next service
(approx R350) and the speedometer is unresponsive at low speeds (so I
don't know what's wrong with it). The speedometer light broke a while
ago, but it was replaced at the most recent service. I once burnt my leg
against the exhaust and the fabric mark is still there as evidence of my
carelessness. There is some surface rust around the nuts on the backrest
chrome (easily fixable, I should think).

The bike is fitted with a Tracetec device but I'm not sure if it can be
transferred to the new owner.

This was my first bike and I was quite happy with it. Here's a rundown
of some of its features: It is relatively light-weight. It has a centre
stand and side stand. There is a streering lock. It has a long wheel
base. The bike starts electrically. It's got one cylinder and two
sparks. It is oil cooled. The lights can be switched off (and to a
"park" type of setting), and they don't switch on unless the key is
turned. There is no rev counter and no clock. The tank indicator is
non-electronic and it jumps around a bit when the tank is not fully
full. The gears are 1 down and 4 up. The tank display has a green "N"
light when you're in neutral, and left and right arrow lights when an
indicator is on. There are footrests for the passenger. The gear lever
allows for both toe and heel switching.

Two annoying features: 1. The ignition slot (for the key) is on the left
side of the bike, half underneath the tank. 2. To clean the air filter,
you need to take off the gear lever (one of the bolts is located in a
stupid position), but that'll only bug you if you service it yourself.

Tank: 11+3 litres
MPG: Approximately 24 km per litre (commuting)

Performance: The top speed is no more than about 115 km/h on a straight
surface. The bike cruises along at 100 km/h without much effort. The
acceleration band is typical of a cruiser, with the best performance of
this particular specimen at between 50 and 70 km/h. I usually change
gears at 20, 40, 60 and 80 km/h respectively. It's not a very powerful
bike (look at the specs).

Lane splitting is a breeze. The rear-view mirrors are the widest part of
the bike, and move with the handle bars. The mirrors are sometimes the
same height as the mirrors on SUVs and other big cages, though.

There is no "false neutral" between the upper gears, and the bike
doesn't slip into neutral by itself. Gear changing works best if
deliberate. I find it a very easy bike to ride.

I look forward to hearing from you. My ATGATT is not really for sale, sorry.

Samuel (leuce)

Bill Bower(AKA)(Chromedome)Avenger 200DTs

At last an Avenger owner who also had a speedo problem"""no not your cosi"""
I had 36kilometers on the clock and the cable snapped, this is due to a dumb
design and lack of lubrication at assembly.

I got a "new" cable supplied, had to install it myself..as the sales staff
were not qualified to do it. I found that a Garmin strapped to the
handlebars works better than the speedometer, and can be a good hands free
mobile phone.

The only problems I have had is the neutral gear is very difficult to
find,hey who needs neutral when you are having fun.

Who took their bike out around Joburg this last week? Enough to freeze the
balls off a brass monkey!!!!!!Anything above 60km/h induced frostbite in
unprotected extremities. You guys and galls at the coast don't know what you
are missing!!! Wind chill factor -7 at 60k's

I must admit that the paint/chrome work could have been better on the bike
but at R18k what the hell.

Current consumption 32Km/lt round town.  I love my bike!!!!!!!!!!