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  1. Richard Smit

    Bike Courier from JHB to Stilbaai

    Hi All, I’m busy waiting to hear from VDS, Albertinia Vervoer, and Milly’s for quotes to get my bind transported from Springs (JHB), down to Stilbaai. Does anyone have any experience with these service providers, and/or any recommendations?
  2. Richard Smit

    Baden Powell Drive - SAFE???

    Hi Dogs, I'm riding from Stilbaai to Tokai tomorrow, and would like to route N2 - Baden Powell drive, then into Tokai. Is this road safe at about 08:00 - 09:00? Regards, Richard
  3. Richard Smit

    KTM 690 R Omega Rallye Replica 2014 - SOLD

    2014 model KTM 690 R, with full Omega Rallye Kit. Less than 7000km clocked Akropovic exhaust Luggage rack PowerParts Rallye foot pegs Steering damper New, uninstalled front, and rear tyres 12v/USB power point All books and spare keys, and tool kit Motorcycle is is show-room condition, and has...
  4. Richard Smit

    WARNING PTA East Riders

    I received this via WhatsApp this morning.... 2017/02/14: IMPORTANT NOTICE: For all the guys living in the Pretoria east area and riding around the Mooikloof and Swavelpoort suburbs. There is a very aggressive chap out there who has made all sorts of threats towards dirt bikers riding down the...
  5. Richard Smit

    Pretoria - Maartens Drift - Plumtree - Bulawayo - Harare: Advice Please

    Hi All, I'll be riding my KTM 690 Rally up to Harare, via Maartens Drift (Border) , Plumtree (Border), and Bulawayo. If anyone has ridden, or driven this route recently, I'd appreciate some "make life easier" pointers. Here, I refer specifically to the border crossing requirements/procedures...
  6. Richard Smit

    Yamaha 250 Tenere

    This looks like a superb bike. I see that its only available in Brazil though. https://yamaha-motor.com.br/tenere/tenere_250 A perfect starter adventure bike. 151 KG WITH fuel (16 liters)... So about 135 kg dry. (Same as a 690).
  7. Richard Smit

    Using a Mousse for adventure touring???

    So after getting two punctures on my ride this weekend, I'm considering using a mousse in place of a regular tube. I ride a KTM 690 Enduro, with a rallye kit on. The bike weighs in at about 145kg (dry), and my riding will vary from tar, to gravel, to full-on off-road among rocks, sand and so on...
  8. Richard Smit

    Roof of Africa 2014 Accommodation Available

    Howzit Chaps... I have accommodation booked at Grace Lodge in Roma.... Can't make it this year unfortunately. Its a great base to spectate the race. Looking at R2500 total, and its yours. 2 x chalets with kitchenettes. Check-in  on 03/12/2014 Check-out on 06/12/2014 Shout if you're...
  9. Richard Smit

    Great service from Raceworx KTM

    Just a short message to tell about the excellent service I received from the team at Raceworx KTM. I have a brand new KTM 690 that I took out on a bit of a wild ride last Saturday. The ride included a technical hill climb (rocks) during which I completely burned my clutch out. This was entirely...
  10. Richard Smit

    KTM 690 Rally - Alberto Dottori "Africa Race" - SOLD

    KTM 690 Enduro For Sale 2009 10 000 km’s Full Alberto Dottori “Africa Race” kit installed FMF slip-on exhaust Most of the original parts available (in a bag) Spare seat Tyres still good (Front 90% - Twinduro, Rear 70% - MCE Karoo) Just undergone a full service. Selling to buy the new 690 with...
  11. Richard Smit

    KTM 990 Adventure FOR SALE

    My 990 is up for sale. 2007 58000 km's 265 mm S model suspension front and back Akropovic pipes DNA Air Filter Full set of SW Motech TRAX panniers/topbox, mounted on the quick release system. Tank bag Side (crash bar) bags SW Motech crashbars Front tyre new (Metzler Karoo 3) Rear tyre 75%...
  12. Richard Smit

    Great Service from Adventure MX

    Just thought I'd post a complement to Peter Nieman (Owner of Adventure MX in PTA East). I've had quite a hard time getting my KTM 690 Enduro's engine performance/tuning set up properly. After the most incredibly dishonest service from an accredited dealer in PTA East, I decided to take the bike...
  13. Richard Smit

    Roof of Africa 2014 Accommodation Thread

    Greetings Dogs, I am looking for two comfortable rooms at a suitable location (Near the Roma area) to spectate the RoA this year. I'm happy to pay a reasonable rate, commensurate with the high demand over this period. Stayed at Khotsong Lodge the last two years, but they're all booked up...
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