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Tire Shops around Nairobi

Me and my father are traveling from cape town to London on old 750cc Africa twins.

We are hoping to only do one tire change which we believe Nairobi would be the best place to do so geographical as its around half way through our journey.

Can anyone recommend any good tire shops that sell a wide range of tires or somewhere we can ship tires to to be stored until we get there ?

Many thanks
Solomon
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Contact Junge Junction, they might be able to get tires for you and have them waiting there.
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Bikersgarage is importer for Heidenau in Kenia. Got mine on January from there. The owner David is also very nice guy.
On Jungle Junction Criss has some tires in stock also and nearby is a Ktm shop were they have also tires.
By my experience at Nairobi you can find almoust everything.
Juncle Junction is must when visiting Nairobi a real Oasis
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If you get in touch with Chris at Jungle Junction he'll order tires for you, and can put them on for you at the JJ shop.
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Hey,
Check Bike Tyres Kenya on Facebook.

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Import taxes to Kenia are very high. The tyres might cost the double price as in Europe.
It is an option to ship them, but the Heidenau K60 Scout will last for the whole distance from London to Cape Town. I have'nt change them
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