Off-road riding course

Completed a Basic Off-Road Biking course with the South African Christian Motorcyclists Association. The South African Christian God saved me from falling into the mud ... it was raining during most of the course.

Buying the bike

I've bought a bike - Kawasaki KRL 650 2006 from Kawasaki dealer at Fourways, Sandton. I've chosen this bike for the low price, shared perception of reliability and the fact that it was produced with no major changes since 1987. There should be enough spare parts on the way if I need them.

Sadly it burns oil what I discovered after a few short trips. The bike is back at the dealer to get the rings replaced to stop the oil burning ... will see.

Trip route planning

So this is the plan for the trip home in July 2014.  The decisions involved in the route planning includes the goal of getting to Warsaw quickly and safely. For instance, as of today, the route via Syria is out of the question. I'll see how things develop.

Certainly the route planning is an ongoing activity and the maps will be changing until the departure day.

Part 1: Johannesburg to the border of Sudan and Egypt

 
See African Craze 1! on bigger map

Part 2: Egipt to Warsaw

  
See African Craze 2! on bigger map