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    TA's ready for the big trip!

    Finally, I've got the bikes ready for the off. We're not due to go until May but I wanted to get the bikes ready early to sort any teething troubles before we head off.
    We're planning to be away for 2+ years travelling down through Asia, Malaysia, indonesia, Aus, NZ then up through South, Central and North America. Then Africa? We'll see.

    The bikes now have -
    Loud horns
    Autocom bike-to-bike
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    Power sockets
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    Graves crashbars
    All new wheel bearings and Chain/sprockets
    Re-packed steering head bearings
    New plugs/filters/oil
    New Tourance tyres
    Stuff that I've forgotten!




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    Re: TA's ready for the big trip!

    Looking good,you coming down to the overland adventure day next weekend? there's a few of us meeting up on the way down,your welcome to join us.

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    Re: TA's ready for the big trip!

    Bikes look great - enjoy your trip.
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    03 TA Blue, Givi bars, centre stand, Givi Pannier racks, heated grips, MRA Vario - smooth!

    Also 4x4 with a towbar - and a trailer!

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    Re: TA's ready for the big trip!

    Hi BTB. We're hoping to get down to the Ace. Not sure yet so can't arrange to travel together unfortunately. Hopefully see you there!

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    Re: TA's ready for the big trip!

    that sounds like the trip we ALL dream of doing? hope it all goes well out there.

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    Re: TA's ready for the big trip!

    2 sets of graves bars..... That's a pretty penny!

    Is the water bottle just a water bottle?

    p.s: Have a great time
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    Re: TA's ready for the big trip!

    Lookin good, like the water bottle idea

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    Re: TA's ready for the big trip!

    The Graves bars were spendy but they did do a discount, and I'm very impressed by them The main problem was waiting for them - it took a good few months. They also slightly cover up a vin plate. And yes, they are just water bottles. As they're on the left side it should be possible to have a slurp underway.

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