Bloke looking a Bike brought back from Mali

[DrFarkoff]

Anybody want to bring my bike back from ghana/ mali in sept october?
<hr style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" size="1"> Anybody want to bring my bike back from ghana/mali in september october?
hi im riding my BMW f650 2002 low milage to ghana/mali and would relly like to get it back. i wont have the time.
i am looking for someone to ride it home to/ireland or anywhere near a cheap ryanair airport in europe.
i would just be looking for a small deposit, other wise il have to sell it!
any help?

thanks


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[Jockser]

Jaysus, wouldn't ya love to

 

[eclectic]

2

 

[dancerdave]

I'll just check with the wife......................................er.............................................NO

 

[GerryC]

i'm available for this & will drop the bike back to Limerick for the bus fare from there back to Tralee.

 

[GerryC]

The bloke phoned me from Mali today & I have booked the flights out for Wed Aug 24th.
The bloke flies home on Fri Aug 26th - I plan to take a bit of a tour of Mali & meander back to Ireland arriving home no later than the end of Oct.
I guess those guide books must now be read for real.
The blokes bike is a BMW 650 CS (a Scarver) - a city bike buy hey it got him out there.
Must get my injections.

 

[Suffolkgsrider]

Go for it and look forward to the trip report.
Safe travels

 

[de crowe]

mighty man

good on you gerry, have a safe trip

 

[DrFarkoff]

Good Luck Have fun

Wish I coulda done it

Take a spare drive belt!!!!!

 

[drimcong]

bring back my..

Best of Luck and Bon Voyage
Have a read @ f650.com - the write-ups for a few CS fixing tips.

The belt and the excenter could be a problem if not OK, nothing else fits.
Worthwhile to know how to tighten the belt without beemers special contraptions.
The large 55mmm alu castle nut is a headache if tightened too much, the onbord plastic yoke won't shift it.
The lights get wobbly, a few metal bits and a large dollop of glue might hold rattly bits in place.
Some terminal/cables fry as well.

Safe return
Josey

 

[Ravenbyrne]

Good idea to bring a spare belt

I would also suggest that you bring motion sickness tablets because of the difference in atmospheric pressure

Apparently this has a massive effect on tyre pressure, the air is on thin that it wants to stay at the top of the tyre, this will have a sea-saw effect when riding the bike, but listen dont worry if you forget the motion sickness tabs,

you can always be sick into this

Gotta love BMW they think of everything.

Have a safe and enjoyable trip.

 

[Ogmios]

Gerry,

mind yourself - i personally would have doubts about travel through Mali.

~~~

 

[(RIP) petcul]

Gerry,

mind yourself - i personally would have doubts about travel through Mali.

~~~

Twas fine a few years ago and a fantastic place. Happy memories.

Have a great time Gerry and any info required on the road just email.

 

[eclectic]

Envy!

Lot of envious people wishing you well. What an opportunity!

So Gerry that's a firm booking for a full report at next year's Horizon meet?

Slainte

Liam

 

[Robbo1200ADV]

Gerry ,I don't know you but good on Ya ,You'll have an adventure ,Fantastic!!

 

[Jockser]

Wish I coulda done it

Have fun & safe journey Gerry

 

[paul nicholls]

borders.

curious to know what your doing about the paper work.
long story, but, a on our trip to mali one of the guys got sick, a friend flew out to ride his bike home. every border crossing was a complete nightmare.
mauritania/marocco 15hrs+money. good luck though.
its a fantastic place to ride. yes there can be dodgy people but ive been more scared in england than in africa.
paul.

 

[P.J.]

Tammenrasset . .

. .hang around for the festival in the desert

 

[reonvore]

Good on ya Gerry safe adventure

 

[frank1200]

good man gerry safe trip we will be looking forward to the ride reports