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I need to find a 130/140 17 tyre in Aswan, Luxor or Cairo, who can help?

Currently in Wadi waiting for the ferry, saw today my rear tyre is busy de laminating.
I see somebody posted info on a man in Cairo that repair bikes.

But any other info or help is welcome.
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17'' oops..



But seriously, you have VERY limited options. All riders I know in Egypt drive bikes with 18 inches rear wheels. Will ask around nonetheless and let you know if I find anything.
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Hi Michnus,

sorry, can't help you regarding your tyre, but I checked pikipiki ;o)
According to your itinerary you'll end up in Germany. Should you plan to visit Munich pls. PM me or send an email. My address is in my profile. I'll be at home May to mid June, from mid July until end of August and maybe the third week in September (Oktoberfest).

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ta-rider, thanks I will look out for the signs :-D

Vuafi, yes it is still the plan to leave the bikes in Germany. I will forsure look you up when we get there thanks
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Michnus,

how long do you plan to leave the bikes here in Germany? I suppose I could organise a safe place to keep them stored for a while. And we'll have a lekker braai

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Try the Cairo community, I got a pair from one of them a couple of years ago and they had a fair choice of part used.
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Hans thanks so much, I would take you up on the offer if we make it to Germany for sure.

We want to leave it there till next year to go back and then tour Europe for a few months.

Thanks Mark I am okay for now with the tyre I got from the guy in Wadi.

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how long do you plan to leave the bikes here in Germany? I suppose I could organise a safe place to keep them stored for a while. And we'll have a lekker braai

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Tires in Egypt

hi
here is a link for the best mechanic and he also can get you tires ,used or new ones ,
in Cairo ,
close to down town
his name is Mohamed Anwar
cell phone is
+2 0100 145 48 49
he cant speak good English so make sure you have an Arabic speaker
PS. he rarely answer his damn phone ,
just to let you know

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hi.
might have something. someone om a ktm 950 swapped for dirt tyres here.
is that likely to fit? (Probably not really. as Ive a feelıng all ktms are 18)
i m bush camping in turkish mounyains now
more info on sunday when we get home to cairo.
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Thanks Jamie, I need a 17" though. We are at the Red sea and will go to Cairo in few days.
I think the tyre I got from Mazar in Wadi will just be enough to get me to Germany.
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