Recent content by Norman walker

Hi Guys I was hoping someone on the forum could give some advice on "must do route" in Tanzania on a motorbike. I'm currently in Malawi but will cross over to Tanzania next weekend. I would like to do as much off road as possible. I have looked on I Overland and a few other spots but it seem...

Hi Guys Planning on doing a Zimbabwe trip middle of February. I'll most likely be coming into Zim from Kasane side into Vicotira falls. Planning on ridding to Kariba and then to the Vumba mountains and into Mozambique. Anyone know any "must do" roads along Kariba. Not sure if it's possible to...

Hi Guys I have a ktm990 Adv 2010 model with 22 000km km on the clock. I'm taking a year off next year and planning a trip and want to use the KTM. I have had the bike for a year and put about 10 000km on it. I had to replace the ABS/speedo sensor and that's it. Thinking of replacing the fuel...

Hi Guys Thanks a lot. I have ordered a new cable with KTM Namibia which should do the trick. Thanks Norman

Hi Guys I'm planning a two week trip down to the Western Cape in December. Ill be riding a XT660Z or KTM990 and would like to do as much gravel/scenic roads as possible. I don't have a set route or plan. I live in the Sossusvlei area in Namibia and the first few days ill like to visit Luderitz...

Hi Guys I have a KTM990 2010 model with 15 000Km and the speedo stopped working. It stopped working intermittently and work again when you switch the bike on and off again. I have had a look at the sensor and wire and cant see any damage on it. Any advice? Thanks Norman

The attached is how the brackets look on the bike. Thanks everyone

Hi Guys I have a R1200gs and I bought some second hand BMW pannier for it. I believe most r1200gs already have the attached pannier on the bike when they leave the factory. My does not have them so the panniers don't fit on the bike. Does anyone have a set that I can buy or know the best place...

Thanks guys for all the replies. When i did the 15min idle yesterday i noticed when i pull in the clutch and let it go i can hear something engaging and disengaging on the left side of the engine. Is this normal? The sounds is quiet noticeable.

Hi Guys Thanks for the replies. Yes agree about riding faster, to get better cooling. Im sure better tire would improve the situation. I think im just not use to a bike running so hot. With the xt660z you can ride it hard and the fan switches on and then after some time it will switch off when...

Yes kicked in and stayed on the whole time.

Hi Guys I have a 2010 KTM990 adv with 14 000km on it. I haven't had the bike for a long and have only done about 3000km on the bike since owning it. Its been stuck in my hometown due to the lock down but managed to fetch it and bring it to the lodge i work on. Yesterday took it for a ride in...

Hi Guys Any idea where i can get Dogbones/lowering kit for the  xt660z? I don't mind the height when its just me on the bike but when i have my saddle bags on I struggle to get my leg over the seat. Thanks

HI Thanks ill send him a PM. Im undecided what bike i want to use. It will be between my XT660Z and KTM990adv. Iv only had the KTM for a few months now and haven't done a big trip with it yet so might want to use it for this.

Hey guys Im planning a 2 week trip to Angola when everything back to Normal. Not much information about places of interests but think i would like to visit the below places. Serra Da Leba Pass Tundavala Gap Kalandula falls Namibe Flamingo Bay I would love to see tiger Bay Anyone have some...