Author Topic: Namibia in pictures....(motivate ur Namibian trip) (Read 52727 times)

Horsepower · « **Reply #140 on:** December 02, 2010, 11:03:50 pm »

All these photos was taken only a week ago on my last tour to NAM

MrBig · « **Reply #141 on:** December 03, 2010, 07:22:21 am »

Nice one Horsepower

How many 'horses' were necessary to extract the Harley from the beach?

You'll never see Mile 108 that quiet during holidays.
Over December it's one mighty humm of generators.
Not a place you want to be.

Mother · « **Reply #142 on:** December 03, 2010, 07:41:26 am »

Really nice pics horsepower... Looks awesum... Cant wait for my next trip

Horsepower · « **Reply #143 on:** December 03, 2010, 11:22:35 am »

This was the GS:

And this was the Harley, it is sands bos!!

here are some more:

Horsepower · « **Reply #144 on:** December 03, 2010, 11:24:18 am »

Quote from: MrBig on December 03, 2010, 07:22:21 am

Nice one Horsepower
How many 'horses' were necessary to extract the Harley from the beach?

You'll never see Mile 108 that quiet during holidays.
Over December it's one mighty humm of generators.
Not a place you want to be.

it was very strange, there was not one person in the whole place

tau · « **Reply #145 on:** December 03, 2010, 11:47:41 am »

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I have the same pic with me and my wife standing were your bike is.

Brakenjan · « **Reply #146 on:** December 05, 2010, 07:22:18 pm »

Awesome thread, thanks guys!

Mother, if I may, 007 and I are planning our first two-up trip with our wifes next year. We're planning a 10 day (or so) trip. Although we are not planning to follow any hectic routes, I am sure we'll encounter a few sandy patches. Should we do a riding course together to get the standing thing going or is this something we can teach ourselves on the fly? Sorry for the quasi-hijack but I am sure the question bears relevance on a Nam thread. Thanks.

MrBig · « **Reply #147 on:** December 06, 2010, 09:19:11 am »

From my experience the biggest problem for a pillion 'new' to a bad patch of road - particularly sand or corrugation - is the unfamiliarity with the movement of the bike under these conditions. As a rider you know (and expect) the back to move around but for the passenger this could be very disturbing and unexpected. Understandably this could lead to stress and fear which translates into an overall bad riding experience.

Even an introductory course could prove of great value as it will at least familiarize them with the proper technique of standing, holding on and weight distribution. However for this to have much real world benefits you'll need to put considerable practice into it.

But depending on the route you choose you might never need to get out of the seat anyway..

Mother · « **Reply #148 on:** December 06, 2010, 09:31:48 am »

Quote from: Brakenjan on December 05, 2010, 07:22:18 pm

Awesome thread, thanks guys!

Mother, if I may, 007 and I are planning our first two-up trip with our wifes next year. We're planning a 10 day (or so) trip. Although we are not planning to follow any hectic routes, I am sure we'll encounter a few sandy patches. Should we do a riding course together to get the standing thing going or is this something we can teach ourselves on the fly? Sorry for the quasi-hijack but I am sure the question bears relevance on a Nam thread. Thanks.

ur trip sounds like fun.....for expert advice on riding tips and a riding course with with ur pillion...PM Hoofseun... he runs a training academy and i highly recommend u chat to him...good that u prepared to look into this....as it will only improve ones skills..

ps Namibia is great hope u enjoy ur trip

Brakenjan · « **Reply #149 on:** December 06, 2010, 11:45:16 am »

Thanks for the advice Messrs Big and Mother

Will look into the course options (incl Hoofseun) and decide what would work best for the two of us.

Drifter · « **Reply #150 on:** December 06, 2010, 02:24:38 pm »

Mr Big....wonder if you recognise "Rocky"

Drifter · « **Reply #151 on:** December 06, 2010, 02:28:15 pm »

Another

MrBig · « **Reply #152 on:** December 06, 2010, 04:05:40 pm »

Quote from: Drifter on December 06, 2010, 02:24:38 pm

Mr Big....wonder if you recognise "Rocky"

ROCKY!!

That was a lekker bike..

Oupa Foe-rie · « **Reply #153 on:** December 06, 2010, 07:36:34 pm »

Just past the Namibian border post at Sendelingsdrif ................

D707 ..............

Spreetshoogte Pass ..............

Kuiseb Pass ................

Wlotzkasbaken between Swakopmund and Henties .................

Hentiesbaai ............... Be careful all the outlaws .................

See Duiwel · « **Reply #154 on:** December 07, 2010, 08:04:34 pm »

Jis ou, ek beplan toer Nam toe Mei 2011 saam met nog 4 kamerade. Die foto's wat jy opgesit het is stunning. Jy kan nie dalk vir my jou roetes stuur nie? Thanks man.

MrBig · « **Reply #155 on:** December 07, 2010, 08:30:18 pm »

Quote from: See Duiwel on December 07, 2010, 08:04:34 pm

Jis ou, ek beplan toer Nam toe Mei 2011 saam met nog 4 kamerade. Die foto's wat jy opgesit het is stunning. Jy kan nie dalk vir my jou roetes stuur nie? Thanks man.

Gaan na Planning a Ride en begin n thread met jou basiese idee van hoeveel dae en roete.
Vrae die regte vrae en jy sal baie antwoorde kry.
Gebruik ook die Search opsie in die Planning A Ride Board om vorige Namibie idees te sien. Selfde met Ride Reports.

Mother · « **Reply #156 on:** December 08, 2010, 06:45:28 am »

must thank all you folks for your picture contributions......i just looked at the pics start to end and if this doesn't inspire folks to go do Namibia again or for the first time nothing will...

hope you all have a great holiday season....keep the shiny side up

cheers
M

domstes · « **Reply #157 on:** December 08, 2010, 10:00:37 am »

Since this thread started my second Namibia trip planning has gone from two weeks to four with some Richtersvled thrown in.

Thanks to everyone contributing. Keep it coming.

LuckyStriker · « **Reply #158 on:** December 10, 2010, 08:31:40 am »

Some posts deleted as requested. Please don't hijack this thread with personal messages. If you want to chat, use the Personal Messaging function. Thanks

Mother · « **Reply #159 on:** December 23, 2010, 05:19:29 pm »

In the process of doing a trip up the west coast.. Cross into southern Namibia..will take more pics to keep u motivated