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    How do you tie down a 990 on a trailer for very bad roads through national parks

    thanks - heard that some people put a beer crate under the sump then strap down tight the bike using the crate to prevent shok bleeds - is this necessary, good/bad idea?
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    How do you tie down a 990 on a trailer for very bad roads through national parks

    Going on a trip through Zam and Bots, and have to load up bikes through some national parks. some of the guys say we should use ratched straps and others say just pull down ties. Any one got some advise??
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    Are crash-bars like training wheels?

    It all depends on what bike it is and how you ride - leisure, lekker, slow or thumping along. At speed, all crash bars will do is help prevent instant impact damage but also could tumble your bike and cause more damage. At slower speeds and general fall overs, crashbars are lekker and prevent...
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    Conti TFC or Metzeler Karoo tyres for KTM 990??? Whats best?

    Good debate.... so in simple terms, for leisure offroad riding, 70/20 sand,dirt to tart what would you guys for?
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    Bikers membership club

    thanks to all those who have voted on the poll. To all those who are viewing this topic, there is a poll and your input would be welcomed. Ride well, ride Safe!
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    Bikers membership club

    Have done - thanks for tip.
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    Bikers membership club

    Not sure where this topic should be posted, but here goes. Anyone know of a bikers buying and membership club? I have the idea that if we could round up sufficient members for a bikers club, for the purpose of purchasing group deals, discounts, saving on insurance, finance, etc, we could all...
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    Conti TFC or Metzeler Karoo tyres for KTM 990??? Whats best?

    I mainly use my KTM 990 Adventure for off-road riding, gravel roads, sand, etc. So maybe 70% dirt and 30% tar. Does anyone know which would be the best rear tyre and how mileage do you think I can get? Any help would be great.
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    how to tie down an adventure bike

    Agree first answer - but some national parks to go through. On second, if my front mud guard / fender is low profile, just a above wheel, shock protector won't work. Heard that tying down put pegs helps lotssss.
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    Kids need some off road training

    hi all family bikers. My two kids, 8 and 9, have been doing some off-road and track riding for a year now. I want them to get some more experience with some better bikers. Anyone willing to help??
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    Botswana Hunters Road

    we doing same ride on 8th Sept, but going onto Zam, Malawi, Moz and then back home to JHB. Would be keen to know how it goes and details of your trip.
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    KTM 990 - how do you raise the front mud guard

    Need to replace the front mud guard with one higher so I can use a shock saver. Any suggestions???
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    Hunters road - Botswana - anyone been there

    Doing trip thru Bots and Zam next month and wondered if anyone had done Hunters Road from Nata to Kasane? Whats it like and how is the riding?
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    how to tie down an adventure bike

    Keen to know from all the experienced people out there, whats the best way to tie down your adventure bike on trailer for very rough roads, and NOT kill your shocks. Any advice welcome!!
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