Recent content by GStry

Thanks Sean. I'll take a look at Lekkerbly and the iOverlander, map, that is useful info. Fully expect sand, cant avoid it in the Kalahari, will take it as it comes, I'm sure its going to be hard work in places.

How do you like the Motoz Desert? I'm using the RallZ for this trip and got 14,000km on the Adventure.,

Have watched this, very knarly.

Thanks again, Kaokoland, Damaraland, are definitely on the list of places to visit

BC, Thanks I would appreciate that. I have started a plan thread, don't want to clutter Xpat's RR. Southern Africa ride in 32 days

The whole reason for me putting pen to paper here is get advice, thanks for the reality check and I must agree, fighting deep sand is not what I want to do,...but it's tempting, even for this oupa. (6 times I might add) Heading straight for Botswana, do the Pans and Hunters Road, that should be...

I am planning a 32 day ride with a long time friend from the US. Any advice on routes, places to visit or stay or of any significance will be greatly appreciated. Riding a T7 and GS800. We leave Durban on the 21st September for Botswana and Namibia

Was just looking at T4A and it does look like the Transit road probably joins the cutline to Mababe. Also from what I can see from the legend, (road lines) the thin line west of Khwai says Offroad/Two spoor, don't think it says restricted, but of course, not sure.

Thanks Xpat, noted.

Thanks for confirming that BC. I was planning on Kukonje, as i have been there before 40 years ago and found it to be a special place, but this time would probably opt for Kubu, just for something different.

Thanks, will keep that in mind.

Many thanks for for the reply Xpat and I have come to the same conclusion, to just go. I will be travelling with a friend on a GS800 which helps, but don't want to overdo the difficulty to be honest. I'm pushing 72 and I've picked up my bike enough in my life and even though its inevitable, I...

Awesome trip Xpat, enjoyed it and the pics. Thanks Would appreciate some advice as I'm deep into planning a trip and hit some snags. I leave from Durban on the 21st September, doing Lesotho, Botswana, Namibia (maybe Vic Falls from Zim side) and down to the Cape, then back to Durban . I called...

Interesting comments guys but I dont think Wimpels is on WD's anymore after 66 posts and this thread is almost 10 years old.  :thumleft:

You have had standing water trapped in your rim that is causing the electrolysis. Chemicals, including salt water and polluted water trapped in the rim will eventually destroy it. Clean the corrosion as best you can, apply a coat epoxy paint if the rim is still serviceable. Do not apply paint to...