I fancy a go just got to convince Lilith
Don't know whether to take GS or HP2, but if Lilith rides it'll be the GS's at dawn
It'll be good to see you there... It's always good to have a big bloke around to help pick up the Airhead
I've entered the Alto Turia Ride 2009
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It'll be good to see you there... It's always good to have a big bloke around to help pick up the Airhead
The longest leg last year was 156km - I needed the spare fuel I was carrying. The bike was KTM 640E LC4 with a 12 liter tank !! Most of the service points are at service stations so you can refuel.
There are other places to refuel but you have to detour off the route a few miles or so.
There are other places to refuel but you have to detour off the route a few miles or so.
todd5774
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Am planning on doing this next year, so will look forward to your experiences and thoughts later in the year.
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Ok I'm In
Just entered.
Have entered on the G450X but i guess i can change my mind to the 950 nearer the time.
Just entered.
Have entered on the G450X but i guess i can change my mind to the 950 nearer the time.
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How is your preparation going ?
So far my prep is confined to spending lots of money !
Bought so far
Spare levers
Spare tyres x2
mooses x2
touratech rally set
ram mounts for above
support, entry fee, flights and accomodation paid
joined a gym
thing is still need to do:
1. decide on which bike to take, I thought i'd decided on the G450x, but after speaking to wreford I keep waivering back to the 950se, i have googled a few articles some describe the alto as being very difficult.
2. tell the wife
3. lose 2 stone
4. get fit
5. go to the gym
6. fit the bits I have bought
So far my prep is confined to spending lots of money !
Bought so far
Spare levers
Spare tyres x2
mooses x2
touratech rally set
ram mounts for above
support, entry fee, flights and accomodation paid
joined a gym
thing is still need to do:
1. decide on which bike to take, I thought i'd decided on the G450x, but after speaking to wreford I keep waivering back to the 950se, i have googled a few articles some describe the alto as being very difficult.
2. tell the wife
3. lose 2 stone
4. get fit
5. go to the gym
6. fit the bits I have bought
crobinson40
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what do you neeed to prep a bike before hand ,road book etc i understand tyres, levers ,etc
go with the 450 ...
The terrain is very rocky and the smaller lighter bike should be more fun
the 950/HP2 should get around but the terrain is too loose and if the ride the sand on the Beach it is a "killer"
pg
The terrain is very rocky and the smaller lighter bike should be more fun
the 950/HP2 should get around but the terrain is too loose and if the ride the sand on the Beach it is a "killer"
pg
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Preperation update #2
Lots of packages have arrived at chez emsley
Small panic when I saw the size of the touratech rally set (road book & computer), and the German instructions !!
Touratech have just brought out a cockpit conversion (rally stem etc), so that should solve my mounting problems.
http://www.touratech.com/shops/008/product_info.php?cPath=3_41_293&products_id=9653
Touratech have also brought out a small rear rack, which should allow me to mount a bag and fuel bottle.
http://www.touratech.com/shops/008/product_info.php?cPath=3_41_292&products_id=9640
Wife fully briefed
Weight loss so far 3 lbs
visits to the Gym 2
Easter weekend earmarked for bike strip down and re-build with new bits
Lots of packages have arrived at chez emsley
Small panic when I saw the size of the touratech rally set (road book & computer), and the German instructions !!
Touratech have just brought out a cockpit conversion (rally stem etc), so that should solve my mounting problems.
http://www.touratech.com/shops/008/product_info.php?cPath=3_41_293&products_id=9653
Touratech have also brought out a small rear rack, which should allow me to mount a bag and fuel bottle.
http://www.touratech.com/shops/008/product_info.php?cPath=3_41_292&products_id=9640
Wife fully briefed
Weight loss so far 3 lbs
visits to the Gym 2
Easter weekend earmarked for bike strip down and re-build with new bits
