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    Wanted - BMW metal top box

    Hello, i am looking to buy used BMW metal top box and fit it onto my 2011GS i also have expandable BMW top box that i ca trade/swap etc. please let me know if you have one or know anyone selling it. I am based in Cape Town Thank you in advance Roland 0781213870
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    South to North East Africa trip ... and insurance quick check

    Ladies and gents, it seems like COMESA is no longer in use, so i figured that each country might require you to purchase 3rd party insurance at the border. am i of my marker by a long shot? I am going typical route: Nam, Zam, Mal, Tan, Rwa, Uga, Ken, Eth, Sud, Egy... could anyone...
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    Cape to Europe - Part 1 - Namibia

    HI Chris, the route from Betta to Walvis ... via those two passes is about 600km ... how heavy is the going there ? are the roads nice and fast or nightmare :) ? thanks by the way for your thoughts. Border to Betta is a hike for sure... same as Betta to Walvis... if i understand you...
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    Cape to Europe - Part 1 - Namibia

    Xpat and Dik Geluk, thank you for your feedback. I appreciate it. so, thinking about more , perhaps i am getting a little clearer :) Here's what i think. I'll get to Vioolsdrif in the afternoon/evening, cool. stay the night... Next day go to Keetmashoop via Fish river canyon. stay the...
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    Cape to Europe - Part 1 - Namibia

    Xpat, I've talked to shipping company in Alexandria and there doesn't seem to be an issue of putting a bike on the boat going to 3 different locations" Greece, Italy and Cyprus. I've spoken to them as little as 2 weeks ago. Have not heard otherwise about issues of getting out yet. I am keeping...
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    Cape to Europe - Part 1 - Namibia

    Xpat, you're right, my apologies - info without context is just info :) Thank you. so my idea is to ride to Lithuania from here... I do not have 6-9 month... i do not have 5 months even... i could probably do 4 ... It's a short time frame i realize. It seems that there is so much to see/do...
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    Cape to Europe - Part 1 - Namibia

    Greetings smarter and more experienced people,  Please forgive me for being a little naive (if that's what you think) i am doing this in theory in preparation for the trip coming very shortly. Could you comment/warn/suggest/advise on my potential path.  So, Agulhas to Orange River and stay...
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    protecting 1200gsa against theft

    Hello everyone,  I dont know why it didnt pop into my head sooner but here it is.  I was just watching some stuff on bike theft in UK and it's through the roof... scooters, crotch rockets... big bikes... just get driven away, chains cut , locks sawn off and.... it's off... so with that in...
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    CT Newbie ride

    so is this on :) ? or perhaps not on :)
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    CT Newbie ride

    i'd be up for it. only i don't know if this is happening anymore :)) and sort of what's the et up, how long, how far... sand/no sand ... big bikes/small bikes... that sorta thing :) i am up for it though thank you
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    3-5day shake down in Western Cape?

    OK, with the help of T4A staff i got my basecamp working. awesome. Could experienced people lend some words of wisdom on my route, please? I have attached GPX for separate sections. few questions 1) do i have it about right on the run greyton and malgas... unless those roads are closed...
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    3-5day shake down in Western Cape?

    I wonder if i am slow on uptake ... or i am seriously having some issues with technology i planned my route on google maps ... not very long... not very hard... i tried finding even departure location being my street on basecamp.... no go... i can't figure out how to even find anything on...
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    3-5day shake down in Western Cape?

    Yes sir, SSD, fingers crossed right :)?
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    3-5day shake down in Western Cape?

    Greetings all, I would love some suggestions for 3-5 day outing in WC. I want to spend more time on gravel and in camp sites than anything , if possible, but perfectly fine with tar. Want to test my sleeping equipment and cooking facilities too (got myself sweet Optimus Optifuel stove and...
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    A couple on 990ADV, Cape to Cairo.

    Hi there, expedia allows you to cancel within 24hrs with no charge. maybe that helps :) Looks like me and another person (me on BMW and he on 990) will be leaving in mid april and track north via east coast. so perhaps we can be of some help ahead :) our time frame is much shorter, but...
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    Specific places to visit on Cape to Cairo Route

    Good day everyone, Thank you in advance for sharing your thoughts on my question. I have started to compile a list of thing/places to see/do in the countries i intend to visit along the way. Would you care to share you recommendations of things to do/see as i go along? Namibia, Zambia...
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    African rain seasons and travel start date

    Thank you, kind of what i thought ... you can always chance it .. but getting in jungle and getting caught in deluge = not fun :) thank you once again
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    Cape to ... Europe

    @thecanoeguy I don't have a plan per se, but probably go to Namibia/Zambia route... maybe drop to Zim at Vic Falls. But, it's somewhat open ended at this point. :) Gonna picking up some camping gear very soon... and start sleeping rough in the garden :)
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    Cape to ... Europe

    Yep, indeed Malawi is on my route. Namibia... maybe botswana .. zambia and then Malawi . I don't have a set date to leave yet... perhaps april... or may :)
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