Two bikes to ride from Dakar to Europe in November (for free)
 

Anyone interested in a spontaneous trip of the lifetime? You would need to get one-way tickets to Dakar (should be ~300 GBP from anywhere in Europe), we'll hand over two bikes to ride through Sahara back to Spain (or further up if you like). A 2004 KTM 640 and 2001 DR650 in Sahara setup.

It just seems to be silly to go through the fuss of shipping the bikes back, when someone could get the joy of tripping up through the Sahara - this is what these bikes were made for!

might be interested in riding the KTM (sorry DR second choice) back. Have ridden someone's 1150GS back from Mali in Jan, seems there might be a business here...

will send you a PM

cheers,
Doug

I'll do the DR650.

Are you are covering the insurance and visa costs from the savings on the shipping?

Is there camping gear with the bikes, spares etc, and I presume they are in serviceable condition with good tires, chains, etc?

Sean

Sounds interesting. When in November and where in Spain?

joyride
 

We could do the insurance, as we're coming through the same countries a month earlier. The bikes should be in riding condinition and have the necessary spares, at least the ones we did not use on the way down. Some camping gear may be possible (one to share between bikes). Both will have Pirelli MT21, I would expect that the DR might need a new rear tyre for the way back. KTM should be fine.

Aiming to hand the bikes over to you on the 10th November in Dakar. Happy to receive them either in Spain, France or most preferably the UK. Northern Spain would be a very good option.

very interested in this as this solves an issue i have about wanting to do a trip but with short prep time. pm me iwth detals so i can sort arrangemnts our end. can deliver back anywhere mainland uk or europe.
need to know what kit and spares bikes comewith exact details in order we can cater for any spares ect we may need to bring.
genuine serious offer with experienced uk to dakar rider.
Andy

I've lost contact with Smokinrider, so my offer is still up. The KTM and DR650 in Dakar (or Bamako if you like) on the 10th October!

Any chance you could put them in storage until december?

amazing offer
 

this is a great thing you offer. I happen to have just quit my job in switzerland and would have time. have you any idea of the legalities of me (or someone else) riding a non-owned bike across all those borders?
if you or anyone can provide good info here i would be happy to help out in bringing one of the bikes back north.

cheers,
sn

I don't think it would be a big problem. Once I've written a similar certificate and got it approved/stamped at a Moroccan town council. I'm sure you can do similar in Senegal. Find a friend to ride back together - it's good fun.

I don't have anywhere to store the bikes in Senegal/Mali and would not be too comfortable just leaving them...

In Bamako: Jean Bakir can be trusted. Several cars in storage there as well.

But I agree this would complicate the matter. I'm out anyway, cannot get time off work at the moment.

Good luck, it's a great offer!

I'm riding down at Christmas and have a couple of parking options. One in Gambia is Sukuta Camping & Lodge

Having researched West African parking a bit, I believe Senegal is not good for this.

HTH
Chris

edited

Sounds like an excellent way of bringing a couple of Kg's of 'something' into Europe.

Bikes still available
 

We are now in Ourzazate heading south. The offer is still on, you have plenty of time to catch the flight. Text me on +447887920242 if you're seriously interested.