UAE ADVriders unite !!!

Discussion in 'Africa & Mid East' started by Vicks, Feb 8, 2012.

  1. DxB013

    DxB013 n00b

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    I am not but on April 12th there will be the Red Bull X-Fighter in downtown Dubai ... :clap
  2. jwalters

    jwalters Farkle Proliferator

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    Hello UAE'ers,
    Here are a few pictures from yesterday's bike gathering at Community Park area in Investment Park Dubai.

    Triumph/Aprilia had some new bikes on showcase. There were a few cool vintage bikes in the parking lot too.

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  3. jwalters

    jwalters Farkle Proliferator

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    Here are some shots from yesterday's last motocross race of the year. It was a fun 2 wheeled day! :D


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  4. Vicks

    Vicks gets stuck in sand

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    Hey, i was there too , with a bunch of friends from Abudhabi. My Blue KTM990Adv was parked (almost) in front of the entrance.
  5. Vicks

    Vicks gets stuck in sand

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    Its a long weekend from 6th - 8th June.

    Anybody interested to do a ride to the mountains near Nizwa, Oman ?

    As usual, it will be tarmac all the way upto Nizwa and then it will be graded dirt roads in the Jebel Akhdar / Shams area.

    Head out early morning 6th and back on either 7th night or 8th noon depending on how it pans out.
  6. muddysoles

    muddysoles Been here awhile

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    Why is it a long weekend? In case it is a holiday here too, would love to ride and come meet you! If not will ride in the next day and catch you on the way out. Either ways, count me in :D
  7. Vicks

    Vicks gets stuck in sand

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    Thursday is some religious holiday over here so i'm guessing it would be the same over there in Oman....

    Nizwa should be a quick ride for you and luckily through the twisty road from muscat unlike for us riding on the boring straight desert highway from Al-Ain.

    will keep u posted on the final plans....

    cheers
  8. glapin

    glapin n00b

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    Hey all, just got my pre-loved F800GS. Anybody braving the summer heat for some short rides around the Al Ain area?
  9. DiscoDino

    DiscoDino Long timer

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    Not riding yet, but October would be a good start :)
  10. Mr&MrsErnbo

    Mr&MrsErnbo Iron Butt Association No 48951

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    I am glad to see there are riders here and hope to join in as soon as I get over and situated there with my new job.
  11. Mr&MrsErnbo

    Mr&MrsErnbo Iron Butt Association No 48951

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    I'll hopefully be joining in. :freaky
  12. Cider Sponge

    Cider Sponge Adventurer

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    Has anyone else notice an improvement in the weather this week, or is it simply wishful thinking on my part?
    Looking forward to hitting the trail before long.
  13. Boyter

    Boyter n00b

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    Evening all, just popping my head in to say hi.

    And yes, definite change in the weather this week, roll on winter!:rofl
  14. Mr&MrsErnbo

    Mr&MrsErnbo Iron Butt Association No 48951

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    Inbound for my first gig in the U.A.E. and hope to get situated quickly in order to participate in the upcoming riding season.
    I bring a lot of enthusiasm if not a lot of off road experience, hope to meet up work some of the inmates in-country.
  15. muddysoles

    muddysoles Been here awhile

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    Still quite hot this side of the border :cry
  16. glapin

    glapin n00b

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    I know it's short notice, but I'm going out for a few hours across into Oman. Heading from Al Ain across the border to the Wadi Saa and hanging gardens area to do some exploring. If anyone is interested hit me up.
  17. britishbangers

    britishbangers Adventurer

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    A big Hello to the Folks (other inmates) in the UAE!

    A lot of info on this site www.dubaipetrolheads.com

    There are about 3 groups of riders who leave from Dragon Mart Petrol Pump, Dubai on Friday mornings around 0500 in the morning.

    Yup! the weather is cooler now, went from Dxb - Al Ain/ Jebel Hafeet X 2 - Dxb last friday.

    This weekend is a long weekend, the private sector will be 'off' from 11/10/13 to 19/10/13.

    Time for some Hatta Twisties and Kalba corners then.

    If you intend to enter/ leave Oman/ UAE, be prepared for long ques and valid Oman/UAE insurance copies.

    Take care and stay well.

    reg,

    BB
  18. kokos79

    kokos79 Nomad

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    The two guys on the two 990s outside Salalah Mall,


    I salute you
  19. ghw

    ghw Adventurer

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    Must have been us during Eid.
    Are you stationed in Salalah? always tried to find bikers in this area.
  20. Hambone70

    Hambone70 Adventurer

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    Hi!

    I'm looking to sell my Kawasaki KLX250 and pick up either a KLR650, Versys, or BMW G650GS with a view to some light UAE/Oman camping/touring.

    Any like-minded individuals in the Raha Beach area?

    Thanks!

    Kevin