HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES!!!!!

2,000 KM BREAKFAST RUN/DAY OUTING

ROUTING: Johannesburg – Modimolle – Vaalwater – Lephalale –
Mussina – Louis Trichardt/Makado – Duiwelskloof – Tzaneen – Phalaborwa -
Hoedspruit – Nelspruit – Badplaas – Ermelo – Volksrust – Newcastle -
Ladysmith – Harrismith – Villiers – Johannesburg
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CIRCUMNAVIGATE 3 NATIONS IN 3 DAY

ROUTING: Johannesburg (RSA) – Vryburg (RSA) – Upington (RSA) –
Grunau (Namibia) – Keetmanshoop (Namibia) – Windhoek (Namibia) –
Otjiwarongo (Namibia) – Grootfontein (Namibia) – Rundu (Namibia) –
Divundu (Namibia) – Katima Mulilo (Namibia) – Kasane (Botswana) –
Nata (Botswana) – Francistown (Botswana) – Lephalale (RSA) –
Vaalwater (RSA) – Johannesburg (RSA)    

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CIRCUMNAVIGATE SOUTH AFRICA IN 3 DAYS

ROUTE: Johannesburg – Modimolle – Vaalwater – Lephalale – Tom Burke –
Alldays – Pontdrif – Mussina – Tshipise – Makhado – Duiwelskloof –
Tzaneen – Gravelotte – Phalaborwa – Hoedspruit – Klaserie – Hazeyview –
Nelspruit – Barberton – Badplaas – Lochiel – Amsterdam – Piet Retief –
Pongola – Empangeni – Durban (proposed 1st night stop – over) –
Port Shepstone – Kokstad – Umtata – East London – Port Alfred –
Port Elizabeth – Knysna – George – Mossel Bay – Cape Town
(proposed 2nd night stop – over) – Piketberg – Vanrhynsdorp – Springbok –
Poffadder – Upington – Olifantshoek – Kuruman – Vryburg – Wolmaransstad –
Klerksdorp – Johannesburg

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MOTORCYCLE EQUIPMENT / PARTS / ACCESSORIES

ARRIVING SHORTLY!!!!!!!

LED SPOTLIGHTS

The conventional spotlights which use an enormous amount of unnecessary power,
use normal H3 55 watt globes which fuse ever so often and the complex wiring
which requires an essential spotlight relay are a thing of the past………………….
welcome to the new LED fully sealed Spotlights, which are many, many times
brighter, use very little to no power, can be connected directly to the battery
(obviously through an on off switch or directly off the high beam power wire)
without a spotlight relay and complicated wiring with the actual LED’s having
a lifespan of  around 40, 000 hours. These spotlights can be used on any
make and model of motorcycle

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IGNITION – HALL EFFECT SENSORS

Several of the R Series (1981 – 1988 models), K75/K100/K1100
(1984 – 1998 models), R1100RS/R1100GS/R1150 & Adventure
(1988 – 2004 models) gave and still do give sudden no spark problems which
when analysed is the Hall Effect Sensor/s which failed and either left riders
stranded or failed to allow motorcycles to start when the starter button was
engaged Riders are told to replace the entire ignition unit  because they cannot
be repaired as they are supplied from the BMW Motorcycle factory in Germany
only as a complete unit…………………this is 100% correct but not entirely true as
the ignition units can be repaired like new by replacing only the failed Hall Effect
Sensor/s (which we import seperately but not sell seperately) at a fraction of the
cost of a new complete unit We have the complete reconditioned units available
on exchange with a 1 year guarantee (like a BMW OE part carries) for all the
above listed models

Hall Effect Sensor                               Overhead 4 Valve Ignition Plate              R Series Distributor  

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VINTAGE & CLASSICS

R SERIES 1958 – 1969 MODELS

ORIGINAL STEIB SEPARATE SIDE CAR (AS PER IN THE ABOVE
PHOTOGRAPH) AVAILABLE FOR SALE………..WHAT OFFERS?????

REAR PAGUSA SINGLE SEAT        REAR SEAT CARRIER                      LOCKABLE TANK CAPS

ALL BMW SPEEDOMETERS STRIPPED, REPAIRED AND OVERHAULED LIKE NEW

CLASSIC, TOURING AND ADVENTURE
MOTORCYCLE SPECIALISTS

GREETINGS!!! G’DAY!!! GROETE!!! SALUTE!!! CIAO!!!!
BEM VINDOS!!! GRUESSE!!! SALUDOS!!!

TRAVEL
March

BREAKFAST RUN/DAY OUTING – 1,000 KM’S         

 DATE:                                       SUNDAY 4th March ‘12

ROUTE:                                     Johannesburg/Pretoria – Polakwane –
Haenertsburg (Breakfast) – Tzaneen – J G Strydom Tunnel – Graskop –
Hazeyview – Nelspruit (Lunch) – Barberton – Badplaas – Middleburg -
Johannesburg/Pretoria  

TIME/VENUE:                           04H30 for 05H00 (Sharp) – meet and depart from the
Total Petro Port spanning the N1 Highway North of
Pretoria                                                            

 ESTIMATED KM’S:                 1,000 return

COST PER PERSON:              R550.00 per person  

INCLUDES:                              Breakfast, Lunch and Refreshments                                                       

BOOKINGS CLOSE:                Wednesday 29th February ‘12                      

MINIMUM NUMBER
REQUIRED:                            10                                

RSVP: Kerry, Gina or Ray – Tel: (011) 433–8850 – Fax: (011) 433–9132 –
E-Mail: info@toursforafrica.co.za

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1 NIGHT BUSHVELD CAMP OUT –
WAR/TRAVEL STORIES AROUND THE CAMPFIRE

(THIS IS AN EXCELLENT INTRODUCTORY TRIAL RUN FOR RIDERS TO TEST
AND EVALUATE THEIR CAMPING GEAR AND EQUIPMENT WHO MAY BE
PLANNING A SUB – SAHARA OR CAPE TO CAIRO/CAIRO TO CAPE TRIP
IN THE FUTURE)

DATE:                                                SATURDAY AFTERNOON 17th March ‘12
– SUNDAY 18th March ‘12  

ROUTE:                                             Johannesburg/Pretoria – Vaalwater (Lunch) –
Limpopo/Waterberg area – Johannesburg/Pretoria     

ESTIMATED KM’s:                            ± 600 round trip  

TIME/VENUE                                    12h00 for 12h30 (SHARP)
meet and departure from 61 Port Road,
Robertsham, Johannesburg

                                                           (Arrive with full tank)

COST PER PERSON:                       R950.00

COST INCLUDES:                            Saturday: Lunch, Dinner (Braai) Sunday: Brunch

COST EXCLUDES:                           All drinks, refreshments, water, etc, etc
All own camping gear (to be brought along)
Any toll roads Any traffic violations

BOOKINGS CLOSE:                        Wednesday 14th March ‘12 

FACTORS OF NOTE:

 • Maps of the route will be issued on the day to those participating
 • This Event will only take place with a minimum of 10 riders
• All own camping gear to be own supplied
 • The majority of the route will be on dirt/gravel road
 • Numbers are limited to a maximum of 20 riders only
 • All makes of Adventure Motorcycles (650cc and exceeding) are welcome
 • Only  persons whom officially RSVP will be allowed to attend
 • Participation will only be confirmed once their full payment has been received

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR FOR RSVP CONTACT: Kerry, Gina or Ray -
Tel: (011) 433–8850 – Fax: (011) 433–9132 – E-Mail: info@toursforafrica.co.za

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5–DAY ZIMBABWE / MOZAMBIQUE “RECCE RUN”

(THIS IS AN EXCELLENT INTRODUCTORY TRIAL RUN FOR RIDERS
INTERESTED IN PARTAKING ON A CAPE TO CAIRO/CAIRO TO CAPE
EXCURSION)

DATE:                                  TUESDAY 27th March ’12 – SUNDAY 1st April ‘12

ROUTING:                            Day 1               Johannesburg (RSA) – Masvingo (visit Zimbabwe Ruins) -
Mutare (Zimbabwe) – Leopard Rock Hotel             
                                             Day 2               Mutare (Zimbabwe) – Inhassoro (Mozambique)         
                                             Day 3               Inhassoro (Mozambique) – Tofu (Mozambique) –
  Scuba diving/Snorkeling               
                                             Day 4               Tofu (Mozambique) – Maputo (Mozambique) –
Polana Hotel             
                                             Day 5               Maputo (Mozambique) – Johannesburg (RSA)                                       

TIME/VENUE:                      Tuesday Evening 20h00 for 20h30 (SHARP) meet and depart from the
Total Petro Port spanning the N1 Highway North of Pretoria                          

ESTIMATED KM’S:                ±4 000 return                                                   

BOOKINGS CLOSE:              Wednesday 21st March ‘12                                                                     

MINIMUM NUMBER
REQUIRED:                            10                                                            

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR FOR RSVP CONTACT: Kerry, Gina or Ray -
Tel: (011) 433–8850 – Fax: (011) 433–9132 – E-Mail: info@toursforafrica.co.za

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September

PRE NOTIFICATION

16 DAY – CIRCUMNAVIGATE ANGOLA “RECCE RUN”
and REMEMBERING THE PAST!!!!

(SATURDAY 15th SEPTEMBER ’12 – SUNDAY 30th September ’12)

THIS EVENT IS TAKING PLACE NO MATTER WHAT,
WITH OR WITHOUT YOU…………………………………..

ROUTING:                   Johannesburg/Pretoria (RSA) – Vryburg (RSA) –
Kuruman (past Lohatla) – Upington (past 8 SAI) –
Keetmanshoop (Namibia) – Mariental (Namibia) -
Windhoek (Namibia) – Otjiwarongo (Namibia) –
Otavi (past SWA – Spec and into Sector 10
past 61 Mech at Amathia and Okatope Bases)
Ondangwa (through Sector 10 and past 101
Battalion and Alpha Tower at Atale)  – Oshikango –
Ondjiva (the “Front Line” in Angola for many years) –
Xangongo (bridge across the Kunene blown up by SADF) –
Kahama (Angola) – Lubango (Angola) – Namibe (Angola) –
Lucira (Angola) – Bengela (Angola) – Lobito (Angola) –
Luanda (Angola) – Quibala (Angola)– Huambo (Angola) –
Lubango (Angola) – Kahama (Angola) – Santé Clare (Angola) –
Eehana (past Elundu and Ngongo) -  Rundu (through
Sector 20 past 32 Battalion HQ, 201 Battalion) (Omega),
32 Battalion (Buffalo Base)) – Katima Mulilo
(through Sector 70 past Mapacha Air Base) – Kasane (Botswana) –
Francistown (Botswana) – Tom Burke (RSA) – Vaalwater (RSA) –
Johannesburg/Pretoria (RSA)

DAY  DAILY ROUTING      

                    ±KM’S         

Day 1           1600        Johannesburg (RSA) – Windhoek (Namibia)
Day 2             500        Windhoek (Namibia) – Oshakati (Namibia)
Day 3              NIL       Oshakati (Namibia) – DAY AT LEISURE
Day 4             700        Ondangwa (Namibia) – Namibe (Angola)
Day 5             500        Namibe (Angola) – Lobito (Angola) – all along
the coastal road
Day 6              NIL       Lobito (Angola) – DAY AT LEISURE
Day 6             500        Lobito (Angola) – Luanda (Angola) – all along the
coastal road
Day 7             NIL        Luanda (Angola) – DAY AT LEISURE
Day 8            800         Luanda (Angola) – Huambo (Angola) -
Lubango (Angola)
Day 9             NIL        Lubango (Angola) – DAY AT LEISURE      |
Day 10          500         Lubango (Angola) – Eenhana (Namibia)
Day 11           NIL        Eenhana (Namibia) – DAY AT LEISURE
Day 12          700         Eenhana (Namibia) – Bagani (Namibia)
Day 13          500         Bagani (Namibia) – Katima Mulilo (Namibia)
Day 14           NIL        Katima Mulilo (Namibia) – DAY AT LEISURE
Day 15          700         Katima Mulilo (Namibia) – Francistown (Botswana)
Day 16          700         Francistown (Botswana) – Johannesburg (RSA)
TOTAL MILEAGE               
± 7 700

BOOKINGS HAVE OPENED FOR THIS EVENT 

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR FOR RSVP CONTACT: Kerry or Ray -
Tel: (011) 433–8850 – Fax: (011) 433–9132 – E-Mail: info@toursforafrica.co.za

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MOTORCYCLE EQUIPMENT/PARTS/ACCESSORIES

R1200GS/ADVENTURE

COMPLETE NEW SUPER LITE BILLET/SUPER SIZE/SUPER
LACE WHEELS WITH EXCEL RIMS
Aren’t  you tired of damaging your front and rear OE wheel rims………………
if you are consider fitting a new set of lighter HEAVY DUTY wheel rims which
have the following benefits;
• Substantially lighter (±40% lighter) than the OE wheels
• Super Lite Billet machined center hubs
• Super size spokes and nipples for added strength
• New Super Lace pattern which adds substantial strength to the overhaul wheel
• Fitted with world renown Excel wheel rims
• More affordable and far stronger than the OE wheels     

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NEW “MONSTER” RIDER FOOTPEGS

• Much larger area where ones feet can rest on
• Non slip design – especially when the riders riding boots/shoes get wet
• Much larger area to manouver ones feet on especially when standing up on the
motorcycle
• Adds more self confidence when standing and riding
• Whilst standing and riding the rider can adjust his/her riding position and not worry
that their  feet will slip off the footpegs
• Substantially benefits riders who have larger feet size (they make the boere big
in South Africa)
• Available in various colours e.g. orange for the KTM 950/990, etc, etc
• ±5 minutes to fit • Available for all makes of  Adventure Motorcycle models

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“2 FINGER” CLUTCH & BRAKE LEVERS 

• Riders don’t crush there 4th and 5th (pinky) fingers when operating the clutch lever
• The 2 end fingers on either hand remains fixed around either end of the handlebar which
adds confidence and improves overhaul handling ability especially when standing
• The clutch lever wear is reduced at the pivot point
• Less chance of clutch and front brake levers being broken in a fall over or accident
• Much more affordable than OE levers
• Has an improved aesthetic look than OE levers
• Much lighter than OE levers

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TO RIDE FAST………..ONE MUST FIRST LEARN
HOW TO RIDE SLOW!!!!!

R1200GS/ADVENTURE

HAS YOUR FULLY LOADED R1200GS OR R1200GS ADVENTURE BENT IT’S OE SIDE STAND ALREADY, OR BEEN A MAJOR PROBLEM TO LIFT UPRIGHT WHEN ON THE SIDE STAND? ……………. DON’T LET IT BE…………FIT A NEW EXTENDABLE “SIDE KICKER” SUPERIOR DESIGN AND QUALITY AFTERMARKET BOLT ON SIDE STAND, WHICH HAVE JUST ARRIVED

TRAVEL:

TRAVEL PROGRAM FOR 2012
In 2012 we are focusing our touring and exploring to Sub Sahara Africa only

PUNCTURE REPAIR WORKSHOP

DATE: Saturday afternoon 14^th January ‘12

TIME/VENUE: 12H00 for 12H30 to ±17h00 – at Cytech, 61 Port Road, Robertsham, Johannesburg

COST PER PERSON: R650.00 per person

INCLUDES: Comprehensive discussion and instruction on motorcycle  spoke/mag wheels in general, tyre make up and selection and variations on tubes and practical demonstration by instructor on how to change tyres, balance wheels and repair tubeless and tube type punctures. Light finger snacks and refreshments.

BOOKINGS CLOSE: Tuesday 10^th January ‘12

MINIMUM NUMBER REQUIRED: 8

RSVP: Gina or Ray – Tel: (011) 433–8850 – Fax: (011) 433–9132
E-Mail: info@toursforafrica.co.za

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BREAKFAST RUN – 600 KM’S
 

DATE: Sunday 22^ndJanuary ‘12

TIME/VENUE: 05H00 for 05H30 (Sharp) – at Cytech, 61 Port Road, Robertsham, Johannesburg

COST PER PERSON: R300.00 per person

INCLUDES: Breakfast and refreshments

BOOKINGS CLOSE: Wednesday 18^thJanuary ‘12

MINIMUM NUMBER REQUIRED: 10

RSVP: Gina or Ray – Tel: (011) 433–8850 – Fax: (011) 433–9132
E-Mail: info@toursforafrica.co.za

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“OLDIES” VINTAGE & CLASSIC BREAKFAST RUN – 200 KM’S

DATE: Sunday 29^th January ‘12

TIME/VENUE: 06H00 for 06H30 (Sharp) – at Cytech, 61 Port Road, Robertsham, Johannesburg

COST PER PERSON: R300.00 per person

INCLUDES: Breakfast and refreshments

BOOKINGS CLOSE: Wednesday 25^th January ‘12

MINIMUM NUMBER REQUIRED: 10

REGRETTABLY NO MODERN MOTORCYCLES ALLOWED….ONLY 1930 TO 1985 MODELS ALLOWED

RSVP: Gina or Ray – Tel: (011) 433–8850 – Fax: (011) 433–9132
E-Mail: info@toursforafrica.co.za

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RIDE THE TRAILS AND DUNES
(Rider training and self confidence encouragement included)

DATE:  Saturday afternoon 4^thFebruary ‘12

TIME/VENUE:  12H00 for 12H30 (Sharp) – at Cytech, 61 Port Road, Robertsham, Johannesburg

COST PER PERSON:  R550.00 per person

INCLUDES:  Light finger snacks and refreshments

BOOKINGS CLOSE:  Wednesday 25^th January ‘12

MINIMUM NUMBER REQUIRED: 5

RSVP: Gina or Ray – Tel: (011) 433–8850 – Fax: (011) 433–9132
E-Mail: info@toursforafrica.co.za

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MARCH

1 – DAY – 1, 000 KM BREAKFAST RUNS/DAY OUTINGS

½ DAY – R1200GS/ADVENTURE MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP 

½ DAY – RIDE THE TRAILS AND DUNES (Rider training and self confidence encouragement included)

 ½ DAY – PUNCTURE REPAIR COURSE

APRIL

24 HOUR – 2,000 KM BREAKFAST RUNS/DAY OUTINGS 

½ DAY F650GS/F800GS (2008 – 2012 MODEL) MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP

½ DAY – RIDE THE TRAILS AND DUNES (Rider training and self confidence encouragement included)

MAY

½ DAY – RIDE THE TRAILS AND DUNES (Rider training and self confidence encouragement included)

F650GS/DAKAR 2000 – 2007 MODEL – MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP

5-DAY – ZIMBABWE/MOZAMBIQUE “RECCE RUN”

BREAKFAST RUN – 600 KM’S                                          

JUNE                                                      

½ DAY – RIDE THE TRAILS AND DUNES (Rider training and self confidence encouragement included)

½ DAY – R1200GS/ADVENTURE MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP

 1- DAY – RIDE AFRICA – RIDER TRAINING DAYS

JULY

 ½ DAY – RIDE THE TRAILS AND DUNES (Rider training and self confidence encouragement included)

1-DAY – MOTORCYCLE PREPARATION AND PACKING DISCUSSION/WORKSHOPS – FOR A LONG TRIP

½ DAY – RIDE THE CRATER

AUGUST

½ DAY – RIDE THE TRAILS AND DUNES (Rider training and self confidence encouragement included)

2-DAY – 1 NIGHT CAMP-OUTS

1- DAY – RIDE AFRICA – RIDER TRAINING DAYS

SEPTEMBER

½ DAY – RIDE THE TRAILS AND DUNES (Rider training and self confidence encouragement included)

16 DAY – CIRCUMNAVIGATE ANGOLA “RECCA RUN”
(Saturday 15th – 30th September ’12)

OCTOBER

½ DAY – RIDE THE TRAILS AND DUNES (Rider training and self confidence encouragement included)

 ½ DAY – PUNCTURE REPAIR COURSE

NOVEMBER

½ DAY – RIDE THE TRAILS AND DUNES (Rider training and self confidence encouragement included)

 3-DAY – 4 NATIONS “ENDURANCE RIDE” – SOUTH AFRICA / NAMIBIA / BOTSWANA / ZIMBABWE – ONLY FOR EXPERIENCED MOTORCYCLE RIDERS

DECEMBER

“OLDIES” VINTAGE & CLASSIC BREAKFAST RUN – 200 KM’S

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TRAVEL PROGRAM FOR 2013

 MARCH/APRIL/MAY
(DEFINITE TIME OF YEAR BUT EXACT DATES BEING CONFIRMED)

 35-DAY – RIDE AMERICA “WE INVITE YOU TO EXPERIENCE SOUTH AFRICA” – INITIATIVE

OCTOBER

20 DAY – SUB-SAHARA “ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLE EPIC” – UP LAKE TANGANYIKA BY FERRY/VISIT THE GORILLAS IN RWANDA

(Johannesburg/Pretoria (RSA) – Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) – Lusaka (Zambia) – Mpika (Zambia) – Mpulungu (Zambia) – ferry up Lake Tanganyika – Kigoma (Tanzania)  – Budjambura (Burundi)  – Kigali (Rwanda) – Kampala (Uganda) – Nairobi (Kenya) – Arusha (Tanzania) – Iringa (Tanzania) – Karonga (Malawi) – Lilongwe (Malawi) – Tete (Mozambique) – Mutare (Zimbabwe) – Masvingo (Zimbabwe) – Mussina (RSA)  – Polakwane (RSA) -  Johannesburg/Pretoria (RSA))
 

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TRAVEL PROGRAM FOR 2014

 MARCH/APRIL/MAY

20 – DAY – CONGO RIVER “INSIDE AFRICA…..OUTSIDE REALITY” “RECCE RUN”

(Johannesburg/Pretoria (RSA) – Windhoek (Namibia) – Lubango (Angola) – Luanda (Angola) – Matadi (DRC) – Kinshasa (DRC) – ferry up the Congo River by ferry/barge, turn into the Kasai River down to Llebo – Kananga (DRC) – Mbuji–Mayi (DRC) – Lubumbashi (DRC) – Lusaka (Zambia) – Harare (Zimbabwe) – Beit Bridge (Zimbabwe)  – Johannesburg/Pretoria (RSA))

JUNE/JULY
(DEFINITE TIME OF YEAR BUT EXACT DATES BEING CONFIRMED)

BANTRY BAY TO BERLIN “RECCE RUN” (ACROSS EAST AFRICA TO THE BMW MOTORCYCLE FACTORY)

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ANY OF THE ABOVE EVENTS CONTACT; Gina, Kerry or Ray – Tel: (011) 433–8850 – Fax: (011) 433–9132
E-Mail: info@toursforafrica.co.za

I was, as you know very apprehensive and nervous – to say the least.

I managed to overcome all my fears and allayed my apprehensions, thanks to your team’s expertise, empathy and support.

I am so pleased that I fell off twice and did not suffer any physical injuries, nor inflict any damage to my brand new BMW R1200GS Adventure motorcycle.

I have definitely learned to respect the motorcycle and its capabilities without fear and dread that I carried to the Event

You and your staff were professional, helpful and extremely competent

The afternoon was slickly organised and it amazes me that at the tender age of 52 I was able to join the “guys” in the sandpit and intend going on Ride The Crater on the 6^th June if I can arrange my life around it

I had amazing fun

Stan Tanzer
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Thanks to Ray and his “team” for Saturday’s Ride the dumps.

It was just what I needed to get my confidence level up on the soft stuff, and I am sure that all the guys would have gone back out if it wasn’t getting dark!!

Your attention to detail was very reassuring.

Thanks again

Graham Hughes
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It was great meeting you all and thanks to Ray and the team for a great day.

Here is a link to the shortened video of Saturday’s on the BMW Motorcycle Magazine Face book page http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/group.php?gid=194924585844

The full version is 40 minutes long and is in HD and if you want it on DVD let me know and I’ll get it to you.

Thanks again for the great day.

Cheers

Joe van Niekerk
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What can one say but express great appreciation to the TEAM—Ray, Alain, Byron. You guys are great motivators and instructors.

I personally had a great day and enjoyed the ride which I found demanding yet thoroughly enjoyable and that’s what adventure riding—in my opinion—should be about. I find that no matter how much skill, experience one has we can always learn and practice while we have fun.

I would like to say to the group that I enjoyed the “gees” and those that have not done RIDE AFRICA – you should consider it if you enjoyed this Saturday because that was just a taste of RIDE AFRICA — I’ve done it and I’m doing it again because this machine(F800GS) and I enjoyed it so much.

Dr Berman, Les, what can I say besides I hope you’re feeling good—you’re an Icon with your determination and perseverance—we can all only learn from this. They don’t make them like you anymore buddy.

I’m in for the Crater, again, and would really like to order some water and mud for mains.

Robbie Cachero
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What a privilege to share in the "Ride the Dump" on Saturday.

As a novice, I was very comforted by the encouragement from the instructors as well as my fellow riders. I very quickly felt at home and started feeling more comfortable on my new bike. The advice given was well appreciated and it had the right results, so I am very happy with the day.

I have booked for both the "Crater" as well as "Ride Africa". I am confident that if "The Dump" is anything to go by, I will learn more on each of the other rides. Who knows maybe one day I can join the team to Cairo.

Thanks again to all involved. It was an awesome day.

Hennie Cronje
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Many thanks for a memorable and exciting day of training at the Dump on Saturday. What a great venue/course! I want to highly commend you all for the able manner in which you enabled us to gain the confidence & skills so necessary to confidently negotiate difficult sandy off-road terrain.

I was therefore able to go out on Sunday 17th and put my new found skills and confidence to good use over a long, challenging sandy/rocky mountainous pass in the Magaliesburg. We did a long off-road stretch and left a 4 X 4 which was negotiating the same stretch in our dust. Wow!! Yippee!!

A very grateful major thank you to you & Don for fitting the pannier brackets for me so late on Saturday. They really saved major damage to my bike when I fell (so many times – you can’t take some guys anywhere!! – I hope to have improved after your professional tuition now though)

Once again MANY THANKS,

Les Berman (fighting fit – can’t wait for my next ride)
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Speaking as one of the aging bodies, mine is stiff as all hell.  But then again, I was trying to push the limits.  My darling wife has forgiven the "character" scratch on her bash plate and brand new Hepco and Becker crash bars.  She enjoyed the story when I told her how I broke her windscreen that was literally 4 hours old. Let’s call it a freak accident. I had great fun. I would suggest that you consider developing another Saturday afternoon course like this for chaps with a higher proficiency level (and at a slightly higher price) where even more extreme stuff can be practiced.  Alternatively, doing this on a regular basis is great fun and good practice.

Wessel Badenhorst
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I’ve had a fantastic afternoon, walked out with new confidence, and am looking forward to your Cape to Cairo next year. What really made the afternoon though was the friendly encouragement that we constantly got from you guys. Most important thing I’ve learnt is to next time wear a kidney belt

Thanks again

Jaco Richter
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Ray I need to thank you, Alain, Byron, and all the guys who attended Saturday’s off-road event for all your support, patience and encouragement. I had an absolutely enjoyable afternoon and did things I never thought I would do at my experience level.

Thanks again.

Willem Brits
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Thanks a million – great afternoon – actually still a little stiff

Ryan Roux
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MICHELIN ANAKEE 2 TYRES

PROS

· VERY, VERY RELIABLE AND DURABLE – VERY GOOD ALL ROUND/GENERAL PURPOSE TYRES

· NO TYRE NOISE ON THE ROAD

· HAVE EARNED SUBSTANTIAL RESPECT AND CREDIBILITY

· ARE CURRENTLY VERY POPULAR AND GAINING POPULARITY

· VERY WELL CONSTRUCTED AND WELL BALANCED FROM THE FACTORY

· HAVE EXPERIENCED NONE TO VERY, VERY FEW PROBLEMS WITH THESE TYRES

· EXCELLENT OVERHAUL HANDLING IN ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS

· EASY TO INSTALL/FIT – SOFT/FLEXIBLE RUBBER SIDE WALLS

· ARE VERY WELL PRICED – GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY

· 1 SET OF NEW TYRES WILL LAST ALL THE WAY FROM CAPE TOWN TO CAIRO WITHOUT REPLACEMENT

· GIVE VERY GOOD TYRE LIFE (DEPENDING ON RIDING STYLE AND TYRE PRESSURES) AVERAGE LIFE OF REAR TYRE  – 15, 000 TO 35, 000 KM’S

· GOOD OFF ROAD CAPABILITY ON GRAVEL ROADS

CONS

· SUPPLY IS ERRATIC FROM THE DISTRIBUTOR

· FRONT TYRE TREADS  WEAR UNEVENLY WHICH CAUSE VIBRATION/IMBALANCE IF TYRE PRESSURES ARE NOT CHECKED REGULARLY

METZELER TOURANCE TYRES

PROS

· RELIABLE AND DURABLE –  GOOD ALL ROUND/GENERAL PURPOSE TYRES

· NO TYRE NOISE ON THE ROAD

· WELL CONSTRUCTED

· HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THESE TYRES

· GOOD OVERHAUL HANDLING

· GIVE ACCEPTABLE TYRE LIFE (DEPENDING ON RIDING STYLE AND TYRE PRESSURES) AVERAGE LIFE OF REAR TYRE  – 8, 000 TO 14, 000 KM’S

· ACCEPTABLE OFF ROAD CAPABILITY ON GRAVEL ROADS

CONS

· NOT EASY TO INSTALL/FIT – VERY FIRM/STIFF RUBBER SIDE WALLS

· SUPPLY IS ERRATIC FROM DISTRIBUTOR

· NOT THE MOST REASSURING TYRE TRACTION IN THE WET

· ARE EXPENSIVE FOR THE VALUE OF WHAT ONE RECEIVES IN RETURN

· FRONT TYRES WEAR UNEVENLY WHICH CAUSE VIBRATION/IMBALANCE IF TYRE PRESSURES ARE NOT CHECKED REGULARLY

PIRELLI SCORPIONS

PROS

· GOOD ALL ROUND/GENERAL PURPOSE TYRES

· NO TYRE NOISE ON THE ROAD

· HAVE EXPERIENCED FEW PROBLEMS WITH THESE TYRES

· ACCEPTABLE OVERHAUL HANDLING

· GIVE ACCEPTABLE TYRE LIFE (DEPENDING ON RIDING STYLE AND TYRE PRESSURES) AVERAGE LIFE OF REAR TYRE  – 6, 000 TO 10, 000 KM’S

· FAIR OFF ROAD CAPABILITY ON GRAVEL ROADS

· ARE AFFORDABLY PRICED

· FAIR SUPPLY FROM DISTRIBUTOR

CONS

· NOT EASY TO INSTALL/FIT – VERY FIRM/STIFF RUBBER SIDE WALLS

· NOT A VERY POPULAR TYRE

· NOT THE MOST REASSURING TYRE TRACTION IN THE WET

· FRONT TYRES WEAR UNEVENLY WHICH CAUSE VIBRATION/IMBALANCE IF TYRE PRESSURES ARE NOT CHECKED REGULARLY

BRIDGESTONE TRIAL WING

PROS

· FAIR ALL ROUND/GENERAL PURPOSE TYRES

· NO TYRE NOISE ON THE ROAD

· HAVE EXPERIENCED FEW PROBLEMS WITH THESE TYRES

· FAIR OVERHAUL HANDLING

· GIVE ACCEPTABLE TYRE LIFE (DEPENDING ON RIDING STYLE AND TYRE PRESSURES) AVERAGE LIFE OF REAR TYRE  – 8, 000 TO 12, 000 KM’S

· FAIR OFF ROAD CAPABILITY ON GRAVEL ROADS

· ARE AFFORDABLY PRICED

· GOOD SUPPLY FROM DISTRIBUTOR

CONS

· NOT EASY TO INSTALL/FIT – VERY FIRM/STIFF RUBBER SIDE WALLS

· NOT A VERY POPULAR TYRE

· NOT THE MOST REASSURING TYRE TRACTION IN THE WET

· FRONT TYRES WEAR UNEVENLY WHICH CAUSE VIBRATION/IMBALANCE IF TYRE PRESSURES ARE NOT CHECKED REGULARLY

· The wear and the longevity of any tyre is determined by the riding experience and style of the rider as well as how well the tyre pressures are regularly maintained

· The correct tyre direction when fitting is critical for the safety, stability, correct handling, tyre wear and longevity of tyre life on any motorcycle tyre

· It is important that matching front and rear tyre brands and tread patterns are fitted to ensure ultimate safety

· Tyre pressures are critical for stability, the correct handling, tyre wear and longevity of tyre life on any tyre

· Roads are constantly degrading with very little or no upkeep whatsoever which has an effect on tyre wear and longevity of tyre life

· Potholes are one of the riders worst enemies

· Climatic conditions and road surface compounds have a huge influence on tyre wear and longevity of tyre life

· Luggage overloading has an influence on tyre wear and longevity of tyre life

· 80% of most of the roads to and from Cairo are all tarred

· Correct wheel balancing plays an important roll with tyre wear and longevity of tyre life

· Incorrect wheel balancing can adversely affect front and rear suspensions e.g. prematurely wear out front forks seals

· Incorrect wheel balancing can cause an irritating vibration on the motorcycle

· Good quality and generally just spare motorcycle tyres are not readily available throughout Africa

· Specific tyre sizes are a major factor in Africa – especially 18” rear tyres and 19” front tyres are difficult to locate in the event of an emergency

· Good condition front and rear suspensions have an influence on tyre wear and longevity of tyre life

· Good quality and suited tyres are a very important priority for any extended or challenging journey

· After having new tyres fitted it is important that riders feel totally safe and confident at all speeds

ALL ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLE TYRES ARE GOOD…………… BUT SOME ARE MORE SUITED THAN OTHERS