Tuareg Rallye 18-26 March 2012 (entered 30 years to late)

serge

nice move, keep it there as long as poss.. be good if she cooks your lunch and watches you work .will help her when she services your bike!!! hows the prep going ? loctite all them bolts on the rear sprocket ...
 
Preperation is going well still a bit in shock how much is required to ride off road for 8 days the Rally Organisation want me to now send proof that I have insurance in place to be repatriated back to the UK should i have a problem :eek:

Anyway so far i have sourced probably the most important item for the Rally.

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I got some new plastics and a rack from the USA for the rear , new tinted goggles, Garmin 62 gps, new knee armour + pelvis armour, have not bought an Enduro jacket yet keep thinking about getting a very light one with lots of pockets but a bit worried I will overheat in it, spare chain , emergency flares, mini first aid kit, chain breaker hopefully arriving from ebay this week is a spare set of clutch plates, spare sprockets, 2 sets of Michelin Deserts, 2 new bib mousse's and a spare rear wheel.

Makes you wander how the bike will pull away!

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Trouble is part of my dream was to be mistaken at least once or twice for Marc Coma during the rally :D but even with all this kit it still looks like a 450 EXC rather than that Rally Raid look i dreamed of :(

The bikes still missing that "je ne sais quoi"
 
Talking of insurance for the Toureg.. who do you use

Hi All,

Could previous entrants let me know who they got their insurance for the times event Toureg Rally from?

Many thanks,

Clayton
 
sergeuk said:
I hear all the big guns / dreamers like me are going to be at the Ace this Sunday,

I went along to this about 8 years ago its a good day out, and can inspire you to do things outside my comfort zone :bounce1

Meet Name:
Overland & Adventure Travel Bike Day 9am


Start Time:
09:00 AM
End Time:
05:00 PM

Showcased early in the year, come rain or shine, Ace Cafe London's popular annual Overland & Adventure Bike Day is a unique opportunity for you to explore what's on offer in terms of adventure holidays, the bikes, the kit, information about shipping your motorcycle to specific destinations, as well as meeting some of motorcycling's amazing adventurers, whose journeys and gripping roller coaster rides have been such an inspiration to so many.

There will also be a myriad of great prizes to be won, from a set of tyres through to signed copies of travel books. Spend £5 or more over the counter to receive a raffle ticket. The draw will take place at 3pm.

Attending this year:


Sam Manicom - www.sam-manicom.com
Stephen Holmes & Pete Sandford - www.revolutionroad.com
James Cargo - www.jamescargo.com
Touratech Ltd - www.touratech.co.uk
Two Wheel Trekkers( The Adventure Bike Shop) - www.twowheeltrekkers.co.uk
KTM Centre - www.thektmcentre.co.uk
Traveldri-Plus - www.traveldriplus.com
Metal Mule - www.metalmule.com
Adventure Peru - www.perumotorcycling.com
Jack Lilley - www.jacklilley.com
Compass Expeditions - www.compassexpeditions.com

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http://www.ace-cafe-london.com/event_view.aspx?event_id=50&date=2012/02/19
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The paddock was wayyyyy more interesting than the vendors, some obscure adv bikes there.
 
Clearandlock said:
Hi All,

Could previous entrants let me know who they got their insurance for the times event Toureg Rally from?

Many thanks,

Clayton
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PJ Hayman & Co 0845 230 0631

Policy to ask for is Adventures single trip , mention the Tuareg Rally they are aware of it.

This is not my recommendation, Its just who I went with, please be sure to check the policy meets your requirements ( I think I have to say this last bit) :thumb2
 
sergeuk said:
PJ Hayman & Co 0845 230 0631

Policy to ask for is Adventures single trip , mention the Tuareg Rally they are aware of it.

This is not my recommendation, Its just who I went with, please be sure to check the policy meets your requirements ( I think I have to say this last bit) :thumb2
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Perfect, Thank you! I absolve you of all liability! LOL!

See you in the desert
 
Been out in the garden salvaging those final bits to finish the conversion,

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must remember to mow the grass when i get back! I've finished tinkering & er fettling, pretty pleased with the outcome will post a picture at the weekend
 
serge

are you coming to the welsh two day? team jeagermiester could do with a good rider..... just about to start the training. hope all is well for the trip to the sandpit !!
 
halfpint said:
are you coming to the welsh two day? team jeagermiester could do with a good rider..... just about to start the training. hope all is well for the trip to the sandpit !!
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Hi Pete ,ummm thats about right i enter every fecking Rally I can find in the UK then yer tell me you have entered one I've never heard of. I would love to come but trying to hold down a full time job!
Can you and the jagermeister enter any of these ?

April 1st Rally moto sprint 1st April
kielder 9th- 10 th June
beacons 11-12th August
Cambrian 13-14th Oct

let me know ?:beerjug:
 
rallies

maybe a couple later in the year , the welsh was full in 24hrs 500 riders it must be good . could do with a pit man and chef, will have to stay off the drink :beer:over night. have you got any conact details .jager did try to ring you but no reply.... send me your no please 07792208606 cheers
 
welsh two day 20 to 22 june

its full already need to keep up with the events.....enduro news
 
halfpint said:
maybe a couple later in the year , the welsh was full in 24hrs 500 riders it must be good . could do with a pit man and chef, will have to stay off the drink :beer:over night. have you got any conact details .jager did try to ring you but no reply.... send me your no please 07792208606 cheers
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Text on its way with number, 500 in 24 hours is a good sign have a great weekend would love to ride a few this year with you, just got to finish this Rally then should be free for some fun!
 
I wanna rock right now

Its finished

lots of tie wraps required

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Fork upgrade

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water carrier built in to bash plate
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Torque racing navigation tower

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Rear spring upgrade
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3 fuel tanks
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He says he is going to run the whole way but taking some pillion pegs and a bungy, just in case he tires out.
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Hope you liked the pics, think it will be the last time it looks this good.

Have not had a chance to ride it yet, next week it gets shipped but my plan is to read the owner's manual on the plane to familiarise myself with the bike:D
 
690

great bike, new toy to play with big adventure to go on must be have a smile on your on your face by now....but no fecking text .. even the dog is pleased your going!!!!!:beerjug:
 
Clearandlock said:
Slick bike!
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Thanks, have to say it is quite a plesant view to see when I come down stairs in the morning perhaps a modern day equivelent of a Turner or Van Gogh!

All I ask is if you go by me please do not roost the bike. If I get a single stone chip on it I will be noting the ride number of the offender then addressing the matter that evenin:Dg
 
Took the bike out to Whaddon MX near Buckingham on Sunday for a shakedown, only part to fall off was the exaust guard, quite glad it fell off before the start though. This is the first time i have rode a 690R, really surprised how well it digs in to corners and powers out. Whaddon is used most weekends by 4x4 vehicles so the land is really rutted. The 690 seems happier crossing the 4x4 ruts fast at 90 degrees than my 450 which really gave me a confidence boost.

Had a great day with my boys

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Bike is on the way to Spain now, I fly out Saturday morning to get it out of the van in Almeria then attach the last few bits. Registration opens Sunday afternoon then loading on the Ferry for Morocco Sunday night. Think I am meant to sleep on the ferry Sunday night which I never find easy then after a crap nights sleep:blast the Rally begins
 
sandpit

have a great time and enjoy it. wait till the end to smile and feel you are now a riding god, or have a lasting memory of that seat and a sore arse. are you taking the crf as backup????? good luck.....:augie:augie:augie
 
hey jonnywave

Hi jonnywave got my start number of 32. let me know yours and I will come say hello.
 
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