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8 Jun 2012
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Hello there..
I'm riding North up the East coast from Cape Town, starting in a few weeks, back to London.. The Europe, North African part of the ride isn't exciting me that much as i've already ridden that area a number of times.. So i would certainly be open to selling the bike on to someone else in Kenya/Ethiopia sometime around October/November/December 2012.
The bike is a 2001 BMW 650 GS Dakar, registered in Britain... I'm just putting the idea out there for the first time as up until i saw this post i was set on riding all the way back to London.
Drop me a line if you're (or anyone else!) interested!
(also, the bike would/could come with full enduro kit: panniers, spares, tent, cooking kit, sleepin matt, hammock, tools, gps, etc etc)
Cheers.. Loader
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8 Oct 2012
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Hi Loader,
If you're still considering it, I'm somewhat interested in the idea your proposing with your Dakar. At least I would like to discuss with you. I'm planning an Africa trip starting in December or January and have been toying around with starting in the UK or picking up a bike in Africa and so I was wondering where in the world you are and if you'd still consider parting with the bike around Kenya.
I have to admit my ideal situation would be if it were in Cape Town so I could ride all the way back up, but, well, let me know, I'm interested..
Cheers,
Peter
nottmrd @ gmail (dot) com
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9 Oct 2012
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I have abandoned a bike close to Windhoek in Namibia - it is cheap 125cc, bought in Brazzaville. I can give it to you for free, if you are interested.
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6 May 2013
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Anyone have an idea of what bikes are being ridden in East Africa?
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15 May 2013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lorraine
Anyone have an idea of what bikes are being ridden in East Africa?
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Same. What you can buy locally is all Chinese 125ccm or 150ccm. And there are a few Honda 250ccm dirtbikes around too.
There is a KTM shop in Nairobi but that one is heaps expensive.
The Chinese ones are not too bad. Although they fall apart quite easily they can be repaired super cheaply in local shops everywhere. We bought one in Tanzania and did 5000km with it without major issues. Price of a brand new one is less than $1000 for the 'big' 150ccm model. Second hand ones are highly sought after so it's easy selling the bike after your tour.
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