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    ktm 250 - can it do some road to get to track?

    hi   I am moving from a gs1150 to begin offroad riding. Found the KTM 250 2008 MODEL the most suitable and recommended bike as an introduction and can advance with this bike . COMMENTS? QUESTION.: Could the ktm 250 4 stroke engine take a 20-30 km road ride to get to trails or do I ned a trailer...
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    DILEMA G650 x Challenge or ktm 690

    Big problem Like to hear thoughts  in helping me make a decision. Jumping off my GS 1150 to do more off road riding. To go for 2007 excellent condition BMW g650x challenge or to put my hand in my pocket and pull out the reserves for a 2012 ktm 690 ?????
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    Trans-Africa planning

    hi Whats your dates Thought about others joining up with you. What bikes you have in mind?
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    RSA, Bots, Zim, Zam, Malawi, Moz, RSA

    hi When are you planning your trip. I am planning a similair route from Vic falls . The Gs I have one is great for two  even 3 people. Suspension so soft  you dont even feel the road. Distances become so easy. What maps you using? I ll be setting off r early sept. Just bought lonely planets...
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    help with route VICTORIA FALLS to Malawi to Mocambique back to Johannesburg

    hi , looking for help in planning a routr from Vic falls - malawi-Mocamabique -ending in Johannesburg. I will be traveling alone , On Gs 1200 ( the adventure model considering the bigger fuel tank, but worried it maybe too top heavy.  Will be keeping to main routes. Would appreciate hints tips...
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    Botswana/Namibia

    hi I am planning a similair trip even hoping to get t o malawi. would love to hear your tips. What did you use for maps ? Any advice on GPS purchase? Have you done any riding in mozambique ? Any advice  about returning Malawi Mozambique JHB ?  David [email protected]
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    How to visit Etosha National Park???

    call this guy , rents out bikes and is one of US. Spoken to him on phone re travel plans and is really help full , knowledgeable and more than eager to help. Would give him a +++ score. Werner Schulz Africa Motion Tours Box 40685 Windhoek / Namibia Mob Fon: +264 81 129 1333 Sat phone: +8816 315...
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    Rentals- Johannesburg

    try https://shop.schlowycustoms.com/index.php Met the owner Shlomo , a good honest intelligent  guy, lots of motorbike knowledge with attractive prices
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    gps advice for southern africa

    hi Would like advice on what GPS unit would provide best service -- coverage== road maps -- trails in southern Africa South africa , Namibia, botswana, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mocambice
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    Botwana and Namibia in May

    WHAT MAPS ARE YOU USING OR IS THERE A RELIABLE GPS SERVICE ? WHATS THE SAFETY MARGIN THERE FOR A SOLO RIDER ?
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    Botswana or Moz and road conditions

    HI WOULD LIKE TO HEAR MORE ABOUT YOUR TRIP PLANNING  AND ROUTE. ARE YOU AND FROM WHERE YOU HIRING BIKES? WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR MAPS FROM ? IS THERE A RELIABLE GPS SERVICE THERE ? DAVID
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    Sand How do I get my GS1200 to NOT dig in when I stop , and how to pull away

    HI ANY MORE GREAT TIPS ON HANDLING THE  1200 GS "TANK" ON GRAVEL
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    ride SA-- Namibia to Mocambique- --SA. PARTNER & ADVICE

    hi looking  for partners and TIPS AUGUST\SEPTEMBER 2011 Planned route  SA--Namibia--Botswana---to Mocambique. West to east Coast. Appreciate tips ? Recomendation where to HIRE BIKES BMW GS1200 GS Thanks David
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    looking for partner ride SA-- Namibia --to Mocambique

    hi looking  for partners and TIPS AUGUST\SEPTEMBER 2011 Planned route  SA--Namibia--Botswana---to Mocambique. West to east Coast. Appreciate tips ? Recomendation where to HIRE BIKES BMW GS1200 GS Thanks David
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