UAE ADVriders unite !!! - Page 10

knee-dragger777 · 12-07-2012, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by milzispete

Another thing you will need to consider if you intend to spend any time on the highway is there is very little respect for small bikes from other road users over here. If you can't keep up with traffic you are very likely to end up under it

I would suggest at least a 450. There isn't much single track riding here and the big dunes suck up an aweful lot of power. You might not fancy sand at the moment but wait until you've seen it. It's pretty impressive, as are the vast expanse of wadi's to expolore

Interesting. I really appreciate all the feed back. I have heard that the number one cause of death is traffic accidents, and this includes pedestrians. I guess this confirms it. On the rural roads high speeds are the norm?

kokos79 · 12-08-2012, 04:07 AM

Does anybody know how long I can keep the bike on UAE plates while living in Oman? I've been thinking to keep both residency visas (UAE and Oman) and keep the bike registered in Dubai, to avoid the hassle with export/import etc...

Vicks · 12-09-2012, 12:48 AM

I did a short loop through the desert near the AUH airport. Itching to do a good off-road track near Fujairah this weekend (either Fri or Sat). Will post up the route soon....

DiscoDino · 12-09-2012, 09:54 AM

Hey there,

Looking at changing my rear tire...ideally the Michelin Desert 140-80-18 (found one at 975 AED...is that correct!?), or the Conti TKC80s (Same size, none available), or the Dunlop D908 (Same size, less desirable), or the Pirelli equivalent...any leads?

Cheers,
Nadim

milzispete · 12-09-2012, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by DiscoDino

Hey there,

Looking at changing my rear tire...ideally the Michelin Desert 140-80-18 (found one at 975 AED...is that correct!?), or the Conti TKC80s (Same size, none available), or the Dunlop D908 (Same size, less desirable), or the Pirelli equivalent...any leads?

Cheers,
Nadim

I bought some Heidenau K60's in that size a week ago from 2xwheelers. It looked liked like the had a few different brands in stock with tread patterns similar to the TKC's but I never asked what they were.

DiscoDino · 12-09-2012, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by milzispete

I bought some Heidenau K60's in that size a week ago from 2xwheelers. It looked liked like the had a few different brands in stock with tread patterns similar to the TKC's but I never asked what they were.

Thanks for the prompt response...was there yesterday...only TKCs in 17s, and the Heidenaus you mention...

milzispete · 12-09-2012, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by DiscoDino

Thanks for the prompt response...was there yesterday...only TKCs in 17s, and the Heidenaus you mention...

saw this on dubizzle a few days ago saying they had conti's in stock

http://dubai.dubizzle.com/classified...dlPTk%3D&pos=2

again I have no idea what sizes they have

DiscoDino · 12-09-2012, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by milzispete

saw this on dubizzle a few days ago saying they had conti's in stock

http://dubai.dubizzle.com/classified...dlPTk%3D&pos=2

again I have no idea what sizes they have

Thanks - will call tomorrow...

Vicks · 12-09-2012, 08:24 PM

Nadim, did u try sebsports ? he's a fellow inmate on Dubai4x4. My friend got his TKC80 in 140/70-18 for his 990Adv a week ago from them.... i think it was old stock so he got a good deal too.

Vicks · 12-09-2012, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Vicks

I did a short loop through the desert near the AUH airport. Itching to do a good off-road track near Fujairah this weekend (either Fri or Sat). Will post up the route soon....

OK, here's the route guys. Its all wadi/off-road and the only tarmac section would be the road leading to Kalba OR Fujairah. The dotted line is the track.

DiscoDino · 12-10-2012, 07:32 AM

Pirelli Dubai much more reasonable (350-375 for a rear tire):

AL Hawai Tyre Company al Qouz branch.
TEL : +971 4 3390033
FAX : +971 4 3395505

Going for the XC Mid-hard for dual sport...it is deep for sand too when deflated...they have the Pro but I feel it won't last as much on the tarmac in the heat...once a year for 350AED won't hurt the bank...975 would!

milzispete · 12-10-2012, 07:52 AM

Sounds to me like a vendors and supplies thread for this part of the world might be a good idea. Who's in?

DiscoDino · 12-10-2012, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by milzispete

Sounds to me like a vendors and supplies thread for this part of the world might be a good idea. Who's in?

Agree, or at least a sticky

Vicks · 12-11-2012, 12:59 AM

Guys, anybody joining up for the ride ? if yes, Fri or Sat ?

cheers

Cota Kid · 12-14-2012, 07:33 AM

Hello All

bikes have arrived from Qatar. Going to Dubai tomorrow for a ride on the enduro bike and will be getting the 990 adventure registered this week. So should be ready for some rides out.

Dom

12-08-2012, 04:07 AM	#137
kokos79 Nomad Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Salalah, Oman Oddometer: 25	Does anybody know how long I can keep the bike on UAE plates while living in Oman? I've been thinking to keep both residency visas (UAE and Oman) and keep the bike registered in Dubai, to avoid the hassle with export/import etc... __________________ DL650A K7 R1150GS '02

12-09-2012, 12:48 AM	#138
Vicks ^OP I love sand !!! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Oddometer: 2,575	I did a short loop through the desert near the AUH airport. Itching to do a good off-road track near Fujairah this weekend (either Fri or Sat). Will post up the route soon.... __________________ '07 KTM Adv990S No myriad hues of laser lights no bottles that are oozing with nectars from heaven, no beautiful body soft and warm to the touch but, i have a very small desire.. Give me a dark.. long.. winding road, three gears to go and my Hellas on fire.. 950Rally picture thread

12-09-2012, 09:54 AM	#139
DiscoDino Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Lebanon/NYC Oddometer: 1,812	Rear tire in Dubai Hey there, Looking at changing my rear tire...ideally the Michelin Desert 140-80-18 (found one at 975 AED...is that correct!?), or the Conti TKC80s (Same size, none available), or the Dunlop D908 (Same size, less desirable), or the Pirelli equivalent...any leads? Cheers, Nadim __________________ Adventurer transitioning from 4x4 to 2x1 '07 G650Xch - Under Mod-struction

12-09-2012, 08:24 PM	#144
Vicks ^OP I love sand !!! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Oddometer: 2,575	Nadim, did u try sebsports ? he's a fellow inmate on Dubai4x4. My friend got his TKC80 in 140/70-18 for his 990Adv a week ago from them.... i think it was old stock so he got a good deal too. __________________ '07 KTM Adv990S No myriad hues of laser lights no bottles that are oozing with nectars from heaven, no beautiful body soft and warm to the touch but, i have a very small desire.. Give me a dark.. long.. winding road, three gears to go and my Hellas on fire.. 950Rally picture thread

12-10-2012, 07:32 AM	#146
DiscoDino Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Lebanon/NYC Oddometer: 1,812	Pirelli Dubai much more reasonable (350-375 for a rear tire): AL Hawai Tyre Company al Qouz branch. TEL : +971 4 3390033 FAX : +971 4 3395505 Going for the XC Mid-hard for dual sport...it is deep for sand too when deflated...they have the Pro but I feel it won't last as much on the tarmac in the heat...once a year for 350AED won't hurt the bank...975 would! __________________ Adventurer transitioning from 4x4 to 2x1 '07 G650Xch - Under Mod-struction

12-10-2012, 07:52 AM	#147
milzispete Conquistador Joined: Oct 2012 Location: Muscat, Oman Oddometer: 109	vendor middle east thread? Sounds to me like a vendors and supplies thread for this part of the world might be a good idea. Who's in? __________________ i contacted the spirit world but they don't know what's wrong with my 690 either

12-11-2012, 12:59 AM	#149
Vicks ^OP I love sand !!! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Oddometer: 2,575	Guys, anybody joining up for the ride ? if yes, Fri or Sat ? cheers __________________ '07 KTM Adv990S No myriad hues of laser lights no bottles that are oozing with nectars from heaven, no beautiful body soft and warm to the touch but, i have a very small desire.. Give me a dark.. long.. winding road, three gears to go and my Hellas on fire.. 950Rally picture thread

12-14-2012, 07:33 AM	#150
Cota Kid n00b Joined: Feb 2011 Oddometer: 6	Hello All bikes have arrived from Qatar. Going to Dubai tomorrow for a ride on the enduro bike and will be getting the 990 adventure registered this week. So should be ready for some rides out. Dom

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