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| Bikes modifications: (Maria's bike: BMW F650GS 2004 - Alistair bike: F650GS/Dakar 2004) Luggage: - Aluminium panniers, MoTech frame - Hepco&Becker 42l. Gobi top Box - Additional Ortlieb roll bag each for the camping gear Protection and kit: - MoTech Crash Bars - Ermax windshield (for Maria) - Head lamp protector from motorworks - Fork gaiters & Radiator cover from Touratech - Custom made seat from customseats.co.uk (for Maria's bike) I had them to scoop out the foam and replace it by a gel seat, lowering the standard BMW seat height by about 4cms (1'' 1/2). The seat is very thin and flat but very comfy on long distance riding. - 139dB horn (the standards ones are pathetic!) - The bikes are already fitted with power socket, heated grips and ABS - I replaced the orgininal shock on my GS by a WP (ex-white power) one and the bike rebalanced. I got this done by MCTechnic Suspensions. They have been dealing with Travellers requests and were very competent. On the Dakar they only adjusted the fork springs by inserting a small piece of metal, so that the springs are tighter. The rear shock in the dakar is better quality. - Sheep skin (over the seats) Parts checked / replaced before leaving: - Replaced the waterpump shaft and seals - replaced battery on both bikes - Changed all body fluids (oil, coolant and brake fluid) - Changed oil filter & spark plugs - Changed the wheel bearings - Changed the Sump plug (metal very soft and ends up round!) - Fitted a washable air filter - Valves clearances and replaced shims - Fitted fork gaiters on the dakar - Touratech fork protectors on the GS - Removed and greased all seized bolts and nuts (everything that should move should ... well... move) - Checked electrics - Fitted centre stand on the Dakar |
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| "Petrol Station" - Peru - July 2007 |
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