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11 Dec 2007
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Buying a bike in South Africa
I would like to buy a bike in South Africa and keep it for a while with my family in Botswana. As i'm familiar with airhead Beemers, that's my preference. Any airhead would be of interest, not just a GS. I might consider a different make, if I see something good.
The obvious questions are: 1. Where can I get the bike? Are there any dealers in SA that specialise in old BMWs? Any other recommendations? 2. How easy will it be for me to get insurance? Or should I perhaps get someone to own and register it in Gabs? 3. Will I need to permanently import it into Botswana? And will that be expensive? There are plenty of SA registered vehicles in Gabs, which I assume are temporarily imported under the SADC trade area agreement. 
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15 Dec 2007
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R1200gs
Robbo,
I will have a R1200GS in SA toward the end of the year 2008 that will be for sale if your interested. It has been ridden from Oman down the east side. Let me know if your interested.
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19 Dec 2007
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Thanks Dingo
I'm looking for a bike that I can maintain myself, with only basic skills, but lots of experience with airheads. I would be interested to hear about your trip from Oman. How did you get across to Africa? Robert
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20 Dec 2007
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The slow boat!
Robert
I managed to get a dhow (Yemeni) from Al Macha to Djibouti. 20 hr crossing and cost $200!! Expensive I know but I waited 5 days for it and was itching to leave. Good luck Ivan
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20 Dec 2007
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Ivan,
try the following address: http://wilddogtours.co.za/forum/ and maybe: BMW-Motorrad South Africa The wilddog guys might be able to help you and on the Beemer site you'll find private sales. Hans
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27 Dec 2007
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wilddogs
The wild dogs kennel has moved to www.wilddog.za.net
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1 Jan 2008
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Bmer
Hi Robert,
try Reinhold in Oudtshoorn Welcome , maybe he sells you his R 80GS. Or have a look at www.600.xt.ms - WEB.DE MyPage for non BMW Adventure Bikes. regards Thomas
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