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The answer to the marketing question probably lies in the video. The European market, which compared to ours is huge - you don't see any Cedarberg/Tankwa type conditions there. Even their dirt roads look like highways, with fair amount of surfaced ádventure touring'thrown in. Looks like we...

Two days back home and CTD is doing ok, back on beer again, so must be improving. Maybe my nursing/administrations are too good! Thanks for all the support Guys - I was just a bit touchy the other day.  :laughing4:Ma vra al klaar of sy weer a Ducati monster kan kry - miskien a bietjie van die...

??? ???Thanks for those pearls of wisdom BS. My previous bike prior to the 990, was a GS 1200 on which Imanaged about 40k km';s prior to buying my 990 in mid Aug last year. I've managed about 40k km's on that to date - I don't commute. My wife replaced her prev single cylinder 650GS with this...

Hi ALL, The unlucky biker was my wife Brigitta - aka Crash test Dummy. She is reasonably experienced, but eventually lost it in the sand. I don't want to fuel any fires here, but my 990 handled the conditions just fine. It could have been worse, I travel with Satphone etc, but was helped by an...

Hey Guido, I have used my touring screen for a couple of months, which I bought after about 9000km trip over December and found that it's great for long distance riding, it offers really good weather protection as well as stops the buffeting on your peak at constant high speeds. I've used it...

Hey guys, my wardrobe consists of a long fully closed winter type jacket, an AMA airflow and a ballistic vest. For the rides in Cedarberg and Karoo type climates in summer, ballistic vest wins hands down - in my opinion. I never feel compromised in the protection side. The ballistic vest coupled...

hey Juan - tried PM-ing you, would like to buy your tanks. If you get hold of me will make arrangements with you - see phone number on PM.

It's more than likely got something to do with the fact that you are riding a little bit 'louder' to hear the exhaust and 'feel' the difference, which usually contributes to an increase in consumption. Once you've settled down and got used to the effect of the slightly freer spinning feel to the...

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Hey Guys, I'm planning a trip to Namibia at the end of the year and would like to know which steering damper is most recommended/user freindly for my KTM 990 ADV. Before all the clever guys start telling me to sort it with suspension - this has been done. My bike has progressive springs etc...

Thanks Guys, Although our team of miscreants never finished the assessment due to a number of reasons, I really enjoyed the portion that I did, it really was awesome. You guys put a lot of work into organising and I'm sure it was appreciated - thanks MB :'(

Hey FC, have pm'd you. Occy & I will be there on 2/10/11. How about giving us the route now and I'll break my neck this Sunday - that way I won't have to waste your time, besides was looking for a bit of 'adventure' for the weekend! :imaposer:

I agree with most of the guys  - my ten cents worth - it's bad luck to be superstitious, I would buy the bike

looks like half the members are going to be there in December. Am also planning trip, using Swakopmund as turning point, mostly on western side, should be dry-ish and not too warm - according to info. Haven't decided on time whether to go before or after new year........

Thanks for the generous offer ButchH, I go to that area frequently and would definitely like to take up the offer for next trip. I hope it doesn't get abused.