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  1. slewbangles

    Advice for first solo Africa trip

    Hey guys, I'm heading off for a solo ride up to central Africa and back for the first time, leaving early July. How are border crossings at the moment with Covid, do any countries need visas? I've never ridden anyway outside of SA and south Nambia before and still pretty new to riding. Any...
  2. slewbangles

    Wanted - KTM topbox

    Anyone have a KTM topbox and mounting plate they want to get rid of?
  3. slewbangles

    Hogsback ADV Riding

    I'm going to be staying in Hogsback for a month in July and would love some advice / riding suggestions for in an around the area. I will be riding up from Cape Town on my 1090R and will be staying in a cabin there as a "Mental Health Getaway" but want to keep myself busy and would love to go...
  4. slewbangles

    GPS advice with tracks4africa

    That sounds cool chris! I see you from Flying Brick, love it there. Do you also sell with GPS units?
  5. slewbangles

    GPS advice with tracks4africa

    Okay awesome! I'll have a look around for some second hand GPS devices
  6. slewbangles

    Whatsapp riding groups Cape Town?

    Cool i started a whatsapp group, please join if you keen :) https://chat.whatsapp.com/DphbdwCf9cc01XeAmAh72d
  7. slewbangles

    GPS advice with tracks4africa

    Gday gents Currently I'm using Google maps, Komoot and the T4A guide app to do my trips I know most of the adventure lies with exploring unguided (I also use slingsby physical maps) but when the offroad network get a bit complex I'm not a fan of stopping to check so often Is the tracks for...
  8. slewbangles

    Double track routes for newbie - CT

    those all sound amazing! could i interest you in having a tag along on one of those rides? i can promise some good company and a cold beer as gratitude
  9. slewbangles

    Double track routes for newbie - CT

    Thats right down the road from me, didnt know motorbikes were allowed, thanks!
  10. slewbangles

    Double track routes for newbie - CT

    Howdy Looking for some double track routes to practice slightly more technical riding than standard gravel roads. Im fairly comfortable on gravel but little to no experience on offroad, and keen to get away from cars. I stay near Paarl / Stellies so looking for places under 2 hours away. If...
  11. slewbangles

    for sale TOURATECH 38L TOP BOX FOR KTM

    Hey! I know this is a long shot but is this still for sale? Luke
  12. slewbangles

    Whatsapp riding groups Cape Town?

    Hey guys Recently gotten into proper ADV riding, but find myself venturing out alone all the time because I don't know many people in the scene Would anyone be willing to invite me to some whatsapp groups to plan some rides and talk all things bikes? I'm a 36, stay on a farm near Paarl, I...
  13. slewbangles

    Wobble on gravel advice

    So much good advice all round, really appreciate it! Ended up going for the Bridgestone Battle-axe AX41 up front and a Motoz RallZ rear Put the compression up 2 clicks and the rebound down 2 30psi front and 35 rear (I weigh 73kg) Seems to be going much better!
  14. slewbangles

    Wobble on gravel advice

    I actually need to replace the rear rs completely worn, which tyre set do you recommend?
  15. slewbangles

    Wobble on gravel advice

    Didn't think of tyre pressure, I need to get a digital guage, what pressures would you recommend?
  16. slewbangles

    Wobble on gravel advice

    Thanks for the tips! I knew the 1090 was a bit of an ambitious purchase but I felt confident I would adjust to the power and size of the bike relatively quickly (I race enduro on mountain bike so hoped the skills would carry over) I flew up to Pretoria and rode the bike home to cape town with...
  17. slewbangles

    Wobble on gravel advice

    Hey Wildogs So I've just gotten into adventure riding and having an issue where my front wheel gets major wobble when the gravel gets a bit softer (not sand) I've been riding motorbikes my entire adult life but bought a KTM 1090R recently and for the life of me I can't figure out why the bikes...
  18. slewbangles

    XT600e 2004 plastics

    Hey Guys My XT600 took a bit of a fall and the side plastics are ruined Anyone know where i can source some new ones? Thanks
  19. slewbangles

    XT600e 2004 plastics

    Hey Guys My Xt600 took a fall and the side plastics are ruined Does anyone know where i can source new ones? Thanks!
  20. slewbangles

    Yamaha XT600 Tenere for Sale

    I like your enthusiasm. But unfortunately that's too low for me to accept Have to try cover my costs
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