Ethiopia to Madagaskar

Discussion in 'Ride Reports - Epic Rides' started by Joe Pichler, Nov 14, 2012.

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  1. Joe Pichler, Nov 14, 2012
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    Joe Pichler

    Joe Pichler Adventurer

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    Hi guys!

    This is my first post in this forum, so I want introduce myself.
    I’m Joe Pichler from Austria, I’ve been riding on different bikes 300.000 km around the world.

    In three weeks I’ll start with the new KTM 1190 Adventure R to a trip in Africa.
    Today I’ve been riding the first 250 km with the brand new bike and then I started to fit the bike for the trip.


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    Next week I'll change the tyres to Scorpion Rally and then the African adventure is starting.

    Joe

    http://www.josef-pichler.at
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  2. KMC1, Nov 14, 2012
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    KMC1

    KMC1 There is no spoon.

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    Joe! Omg omg omg! Tell us about the bike!

    Apparently you haven't heard, according to all the "experts" in the 1190 thread, the bike is completely incapable of going anywhere without bottoming out and exploding! :lol3

    I want to see LOTS of pics! LOTS of info on how you like the bike, how it handles, how it works on gravel, etc. and LOTS of info on what mods you make to the bike! Oh, and pics of your trip too! :D

    Awesome!
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  3. Comrade Arturo, Nov 14, 2012
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    Comrade Arturo

    Comrade Arturo Veterinario

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    Good luck on your trip and keep us posted :thumb
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  4. HDen, Nov 14, 2012
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    HDen

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    OMG that's exciting!
    I guess this is you on this pic from a KTM brochure isn't it?
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    Can't wait to read your reports!
    HDen
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  5. BamaTexRider, Nov 14, 2012
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    BamaTexRider

    BamaTexRider MOTO-MIKE

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    Happy Trails & Good Luck :clap
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  6. Katoom119, Nov 14, 2012
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    Katoom119

    Katoom119 Mmmm....Orange Kool-aid

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  7. sonoran, Nov 14, 2012
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    sonoran

    sonoran Long timer Supporter

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    In!!!

    Bring it!!!
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  8. RED CAT, Nov 14, 2012
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    RED CAT

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    The 1190 was available yet. Be sure and give us lots of rider feed back on the new machine. Good luck!
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  9. 4corners14, Nov 14, 2012
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    4corners14

    4corners14 Been here awhile Supporter

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    We're waiting for all the info you can provide!:clap
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  10. Gregster, Nov 14, 2012
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    Gregster

    Gregster Been here awhile

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    Awesome :clap
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  11. Joe Pichler, Nov 14, 2012
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    Joe Pichler

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    Yes that's me in Peru. You will find plenty of pictures in the 2012 Adventure folder.
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  12. KTM 950S, Nov 15, 2012
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    KTM 950S

    KTM 950S Been here awhile

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    Good luck...and we all wait for your report.....:clap:clap:clap
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  13. EvilClown, Nov 15, 2012
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    EvilClown

    EvilClown Standing by to standby for a possible disregard Super Moderator

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    In.

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  14. Parigi, Nov 15, 2012
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    Parigi

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    Welcome to AdvRider Joe!
    After the LWR fiasco, KTM has finally figured out what the good marketing is all about, it was about time. Good luck with your trip, keep us apraised with the good, bad and the ugly and post a lot of pictures. What are you going to do about the poor gas in Africa, do you have a custom fuel and ignition map to deal with that?
    Other than that, I'm in. :clap
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  15. Cromoth, Nov 15, 2012
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    Cromoth

    Cromoth fan of the magic carpet ride

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    Thanks for sharing the trip! How much for the bike when you're done?
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  16. Arikauf, Nov 15, 2012
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    Arikauf

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    I'm in!
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  17. jm65, Nov 15, 2012
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    jm65

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    :clap:clapcool, nice bike, nice trip, good luck for your next trip
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  18. FlameDance, Nov 15, 2012
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    FlameDance

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    Have a great journey, Joe!
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  19. Rensen, Nov 15, 2012
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    Rensen

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    IN!! and good luck with your trip
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  20. CharlieFox, Nov 15, 2012
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    CharlieFox

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    Thanks for posting Joe!
    I look forward to your report and comments about the new bike.
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