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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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
  8. 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
  9. 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!
  10. slewbangles

    Yamaha XT600 Tenere for SALE - **SOLD**

    Selling my 1985 Yamaha XT600 Tenere in amazing condition and runs like a dream bullet proof bike just been serviced new rear brake pads fitted lockable ammo box on rear lockable tool box on front new super comfortable seat fitted other extras have been added on to the bike and comes with some...
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    Yamaha XT600 Tenere for Sale

    Selling my 1985 Yamaha XT600 Tenere Unfortunately I can't afford to keep her Been looked after super well and is in great condition Some extras has been added R24,400.00
  12. slewbangles

    Cape Town -> Namibia off road suggestions

    I'm heading out to Namiba in 2 days with a couple of friends Never gone that way before and was wondering if anyone has route suggestions? Would like to go off road most of the way much appreciated! L
  13. slewbangles

    Yamaha clocks / speedometer for sale - NEW

    i have a brand new yamaha speedometer for sale never used fits DT and XT models R350
  14. slewbangles

    XT600 Tenere Clocks / Dials

    Howdy So i bought a 1985 XT600 Tenere with the clocks / dials not working and it turns out i cant road worthy and therefor transfer in my name without them in working order does anyone have any spares? Luke
  15. slewbangles

    Touring Helmet Choice

    Howdy So i just bought me an XT600 and am planning to do my first long distance ride to Namibia I rode the bike back from bredasdorp to cape town with my motox helmet and it felt like my neck was going to break what are some good helmets for long distance rides? preferably price friendly...
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    XT600 Tenere Mechanic Cape Town

    Hi all I just got my hands on a pristine condition 1985 XT600 and i would like to take it for a service before i go on her first long trip Where is the best place in cape town to go?
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