Hey Mark, did we meet at Tankwa?
I would be keen to know what the total cost will be for KR19 taking into account
1. Bike prep
2. transport costs
3. Daily costs for the bivouac
The only way I can do a ride like this is to get a sponsorship, so i have to knock together a good proposal based on actual costs.
Please update your experience here .. thanks a mil
We did indeed ... I couldn't remember your real name ;-) .... just know you as Fuzzy Muzzy !!
So yeah let me try and break it down for you ... for the most part I went new or lightly used:
Bike R90k ... 2017 FE 501 with about 40 hours. It had an FMF exhaust and steering damper
Nav R30k ... two new RNS GFX units, 1 used RNS trip master, roadbook and switchgear
Tower R10k ... from highway dirt bikes. That includes the headlights (baja)
Front fuel tank ... about R6k
Rear fuel tank ... about R12k (Rebel X Sports)
Sticker Kit ... R3500
If you are like me, you upgrade the suspension too R70k (but that you keep at least)
Fuse holders / relays / wiring etc R2500
Bash plate R??
Shock protector R??
Exhaust header protector R??
Oodles of hours to build it all

Then I would work on the following for running costs:
2 sets of michilen desert race tyres and mousses at R8k a set
1 set new sprocket and chain at R3k
6 air filters at about R300 each (including cleaning and oiling)
6 oil changes at R450 each
Then fuel to get there from here at about 2500km's
Then fuel for the race at about 3600 km's
Then clothing ... you want to take at least 2 of everything
Then entry fee and crew fee at about R36k I think
Deposit for the safety gear R7500
We are also doing B&B ... at about R450 a night per person
Hope this helps ...