Forum: Africa & Mid East
02-06-2012, 11:58 PM
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Replies: 2,656
Views: 235,039
Hi
It will be quite a climate adjustment,...
Hi
It will be quite a climate adjustment, coming here from the big freeze although you should have missed the worst of summer by then. Give me a shout when you are in town I would be happy to...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-13-2010, 02:48 AM
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Replies: 76
Views: 14,258
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Forum: Thumpers
03-03-2010, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 4,773
Views: 706,370
Touratech tank install
My touratech tank arrives next week and from what I have read I have picked up the following:
Connect via breather hose rather than drilling the original tank.
Replace the touratech fuel line...
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Forum: EMEA
02-07-2010, 11:16 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 692
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Forum: EMEA
02-04-2010, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 692
Hi - Welcome To Sunny SA
Hi it would be a good idea to sign up at the local adventure riding website http://www.wilddog.za.net/ there is a lot on local rides, secondhand equipment and okes who will meet up for a braai and a...
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Forum: Africa & Mid East
01-12-2010, 03:36 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,409
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Forum: Africa & Mid East
12-15-2009, 01:37 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,205
Hi
Metal Jockey has a great ride report...
Hi
Metal Jockey has a great ride report with excellent pics of what you can see on the wilder side. The cities have all the modern amenities you would expect although most are quite small....
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Forum: Ride reports
10-20-2009, 03:22 AM
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Replies: 445
Views: 264,446
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Forum: Australia
10-07-2009, 11:45 PM
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Replies: 77
Views: 4,750
A few years back me and a few mates did a local...
A few years back me and a few mates did a local event called the GS Challenge which involved riding mainly offroad routes. On one of the tarred roads linking two stages we pulled over for a break....
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Forum: Africa & Mid East
09-01-2009, 05:03 AM
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Replies: 2,656
Views: 235,039
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Forum: Australia
05-19-2009, 03:31 AM
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Replies: 2,437
Views: 321,726
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Forum: Australia
05-19-2009, 03:20 AM
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Replies: 2,437
Views: 321,726
Divorce
Two men are out ice fishing at their favorite fishing hole, just fishing quietly and drinking beer.
Almost silently, so as not to scare the fish, Bob says, "I think I'm going to divorce my wife...
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Forum: Australia
05-19-2009, 03:00 AM
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Replies: 2,437
Views: 321,726
Top Cricket Sledges
Rod Marsh & Ian Botham:
When Botham took guard in an Ashes match, Marsh welcomed him to the wicket with the immortal words:
"So how's your wife & my kids?" the reply from Botham was "my wife's...
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Forum: Ride reports
05-04-2009, 11:43 PM
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Replies: 181
Views: 21,430
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Forum: Australia
04-30-2009, 03:10 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 2,200
Full Specs
See their website for more info http://www.evamotor.nl/
Specifications
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=3 border=1><TBODY><TR><TH class=thdr width=583 colSpan=3>-- Motorcycle Engine...
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Forum: Africa & Mid East
04-27-2009, 11:39 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,645
I have recently heard quite a few positive...
I have recently heard quite a few positive stories about these guys:
www.motoberlin.co.za (http://www.motoberlin.co.za)
I haven't had any personal dealings with them but guys that have say...
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Forum: Africa & Mid East
04-24-2009, 04:30 AM
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Replies: 2,656
Views: 235,039
I am still positive about our country, sure we...
I am still positive about our country, sure we have problems. A corrupt government that is not even smart enough to cover it up properly, crime, and currently an economic down turn (not as badly...
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Forum: Ride reports
04-14-2009, 12:29 AM
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Replies: 181
Views: 21,430
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Forum: Ride reports
04-08-2009, 12:49 AM
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Replies: 181
Views: 21,430
It's a fantastic corner of the country to ride....
It's a fantastic corner of the country to ride. We spent two weeks there last year and only rode a fraction of the routes we had planned to do. It's a pity you didn't have better weather the scenery...
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Forum: Africa & Mid East
04-06-2009, 12:24 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,645
Do you need a tour operator? You could probably...
Do you need a tour operator? You could probably just hire some bikes and link up with local guys for most of the trip. Depends what you are after but that often works better than a very structured...
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Forum: Ride reports
03-27-2009, 12:17 AM
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Replies: 181
Views: 21,430
Thanks for a great ride report. Glad to see you...
Thanks for a great ride report. Glad to see you enjoyed your visit, hopefully your positive experience will reassure others they won't be executed as they step off the plane and give them inspiration...
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Forum: Australia
03-15-2009, 11:31 PM
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Replies: 2,437
Views: 321,726
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Forum: Africa & Mid East
03-03-2009, 03:43 AM
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Replies: 2,656
Views: 235,039
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Forum: Australia
02-18-2009, 01:09 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 713
As mentioned in some of the previous posts a...
As mentioned in some of the previous posts a resistor in series (either positive or negative side) to limit current is the easiest. Small low power LEDS can be driven with 5 - 25 milliamps some high...
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Forum: Vendors
02-11-2009, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 2,544
Pity it's a great ride. Crime is a problem...
Pity it's a great ride. Crime is a problem especially in the city centres but probably not a fraction as bad as the rest of the world perceives it. Just use a bit of common sense and there shouldn't...
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Forum: Vendors
02-11-2009, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 2,544
We have fed more than 18 hungry bikers before....
We have fed more than 18 hungry bikers before. Just throw a sheep and some other livestock on a spit add a couple of rolls and beer and it's a balanced meal. Just PM me if you need a hand sorting...
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Forum: Vendors
02-10-2009, 10:56 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 2,544
Sounds like a great trip. If you guys are keen...
Sounds like a great trip. If you guys are keen for a braai and a beer when you reach Durban give me a shout. I would also suggest extending your trip down into the Transkei if you have time to spare....
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Forum: Australia
02-04-2009, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,345
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Forum: Road warriors
02-04-2009, 01:19 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 1,641
Depends how you ride it
When I started riding road bikes (I wanted a dual sport) everyone suggested a 650 to get used to it for a year or two and then move up to a bigger bike. After a lot of thought it seemed pointless...
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Forum: Australia
02-03-2009, 02:01 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 644
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Forum: Australia
01-22-2009, 12:06 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,540
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Forum: Africa & Mid East
01-20-2009, 04:00 AM
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Replies: 2,656
Views: 235,039
Probably not genuine but funny anyway
These questions about South Africa were posted on a South African Tourism Website and were answered by the website owner.
Q: Does it ever get rainy in South Africa ? I have never seen it rain on...
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Forum: Americas
01-15-2009, 11:16 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,078
Like I said personal taste
Here is a report on $500 Shuberth that I am sure was tested
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=347210
I personally know a guy who's face is constructed more of titanium than bone...
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Forum: Americas
01-14-2009, 11:38 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,078
Go for it
Most of the answers to your questions come down to personal taste.
My choice of tires would be TKC 80's as long as there is not a lot of tar on the route. Are they any better than the other...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-08-2009, 03:12 AM
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Replies: 71
Views: 11,966
Great report
Thanks for a great report. You have really captured a lot of the diversity and contrasts we have in our country. From modern cities to rural areas with the old tribal systems still in place. It...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-06-2009, 01:36 AM
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Replies: 458
Views: 81,677
Thanks for sharing your story
Interesting story and brilliantly written. Good to see your positive outlook on life. I am also not religious in the conventional sense but have developed a belief system that seems to have a lot in...
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Forum: Africa & Mid East
11-10-2008, 02:49 AM
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Replies: 2,656
Views: 235,039
?????
I don't usually bother with not bike related stuff but this is a bit of a bizarre opinion (which you are entitled to). The site is similar to ADVrider with ride reports,bike advice, planned rides...
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-14-2008, 11:44 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 381
Turn off ASC
As the previous post stated the ASC definitely would cause the bike to act the way you descibed the easiest way to check is to switch it off and ride quite hard (lots of throttle on accelleration)...
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Forum: Africa & Mid East
09-26-2008, 06:17 AM
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Replies: 2,656
Views: 235,039
That's terrible
It's always horrible to hear of a bad accident. It brings home how easily something like this can happen. I had a similar experience with the ABS in Lesotho we had stopped for a break and I forgot to...
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Forum: Ride reports
09-17-2008, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,534
Thanks for the report
Looks like a great place to ride. Will definitely have to add the area to my list of places to ride when I finally make it across the ocean. Will just have to send a heads up to all cowgirls/starlets...
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