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Turkey 09/2023 Part 1 After an enjoyable trip around South Africa in April/May this year (Back to the Roots) there were still some open issues on my bucket list for Turkey. I had spent a couple of weeks in Turkey 2016 and done a lot of kms, but the higher mountain roads were at that time...

Back to the Roots – South Africa revisited April/May 2023 When the plane starts its descent to Johannesburg it still gives me goose bumps. Although I live in Germany for over 50 years it still is my home country. This time I won't be travelling with a 4x4, but once again on a motorbike. The...

No email response :( I wonder if that backpackers still exists or whether C19 ruined them.....

Does anyone know a trustworthy m/c workshop in the vicinity of Akasia or Brits? Got to service my Yamaha but dont want to ride as far a Joburg.

Hi all, after Easter I plan to travel around ZA for a couple of weeks. The route planning is done and I could do with some up to date infos on road conditions: Has anyone done the Monantsa pass recently? Plans are to travel from Witsieshoek via this pass to Butha-Buthe and out again to...

Due to the present Russian war against the Ukraine I thought it might be of interest to take a look at the Baltic states. Since they share their eastern border completely with Belarus and Russia and having experienced roundabout five decades of Soviet dictatorship since WW II they naturally...

Just stumbled across this article on Horizons Unlimited: https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/equipping-bike-whats-best-gear/never-go-adventure-ride-without-100945

Since we're battling with the Corona virus - and I suppose Africa will follow suit - I suppose all who have planned a trip to Europe will have to wait for quite a while until borders will be open again for travellers  :o So I'll try to compensate this with a RR on an off-road trip in Portugal...

Not only Lesotho & Botswana. SA has closed its borders to foreigners as well as far as I am informed. Most borders in Europe are being closed down now. One after the other.... As from tomorrow all public life in Bavaria will come to a halt. Schools, varsities, nurseries, pubs, cultural centres...

Some years ago I had my old Beemer repaired by a Bellville m/c workshop that wasn't a member of the official BMW Motorrad Group. They did a very good job and the prices were absolutely reasonable. Unfortunately I can't remember what the name was and didn't keep my receipts  after all these...

Hi there, has anybody done this road lately? I plan to stay at Witsies Hoek and then carry on via this border crossing and connect up to the A1 via Oxbow to Sani Top. Depending on the weather ....  :-\

Some time ago I found a detailed route description of a WD Ride from Joburg/Pretoria through the Freestate down to the EC. Unfortunately I couldn't find this topic again - so I hope somebody remembers the thread and could post the link to my email address or PM me  :-[ I'm planning to travel...

I'm from Germany and am currently touring around SA on a bike I have borrowed from a friend. Could anybody please give me a hint where to search the internet for used spares. Unfortunately I ditched the bike R850R) and desperately need the cast iron part on the right handlebar, that takes up...

Does anybody know of someone who visited the Horizons Unlimited biker meeting in Germany in October? See attachment Hans

Here's a very interesting report I just stumbled across: https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/photo-forum/full-95min-film-double-trans-47311 Might be of interest to all Africa lovers  ;)

The first visit to Albania in April 2008 sure made an impression on me â?? so much, that I decided to ride down again from Munich in autumn. This time Bodo, who had accompanied me in Southern Africa in 2006 for three months, joined in. Since he is riding the ADV 1150 I decided to borrow the big...

Nothing grand, but I thought this might be of interest for potential Balcan visitors  :laughing4: One thing is for sure: Albania is one of the most enjoyable countries to visit. Friendly people unspoilt by tourism yet, lots of dirt roads, great landscape. We entered Albania from south, from...

Here are some of my favourites from NAM: Sunset at West Rim Canyon Lodge (Fish River) Sunrise Solitary pistes (Fish, West Rim Dead jakkalas. Farmers hate them... Hans

Hi guys, err, sorry, meisies ook ;-) anybody considered a temporary bike swap? I'm living south of Munich/Bavaria, just a wheelspin away from the Alps. My bike is a '93 R 80 GS, fully equipped with alu panniers and tank bag. Enhanced suspension. A reliable & comfortable bike. Pillion no...

Anybody considered a temporary bike swap? I'm living south of Munich/Bavaria, just a wheelspin away from the Alps. My bike is a '93 R 80 GS, fully equipped with alu panniers and tank bag. A reliable & comfortable bike. Pillion no problem. Hans