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    Getting Back in the Saddle for a RTW

    Hi all, Drove to Turkey from the UK in my 15 year old Ford Fiesta last summer and bumped into various overlanders. After following there adventures riding over to Aus on Africa Twins and KTM's I believe it is time to get back in the saddle.
    Haven't rode for about 15 years now, I was a motorcycle courier for 5 years and 75,000 miles a year took the edge off it a bit.

    Looking to buy a used Africa Twin. Any problem things for me to look out for particularly with these babies.

    Does any other part of the world have a good stock of them?

    I like the idea of perhaps buying one in Asia and riding it back to the UK.
    All ideas help very welcome.

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    Re: Getting Back in the Saddle for a RTW

    Welcome to the forum, and welcome back to biking.
    If you do not mind the ride back then look out for one would wide.
    I think the main thing to look out for is as on any bike of this age.
    How well has it been looked after?
    YOU ONLY NEED TWO TOOLS IN LIFE - WD-40 AND DUCT TAPE. IF IT DOESN'T MOVE AND SHOULD, USE THE WD-40. IF IT SHOULDN'T MOVE AND DOES, USE THE DUCT TAPE




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