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The Shaggy D.A.
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PostPosted: 19:14 - 23 Sep 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

G wrote:
chickenstrip wrote:

You probably won't break your ankles when you fall off that cliff though Thumbs Up Smile

Indeed... break your knee instead, where it concentrates all the force Smile.


...which is what happened to my mate, with a very low speed spill.

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PostPosted: 07:50 - 24 Sep 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Now that looks really painful. I hope your friend has made a full recovery
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PostPosted: 07:52 - 24 Sep 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Marmalade wrote:
USB power pack, charge on the bike during the day, power stuff in the tent/hotel at night.

Small gas stove, 3-in-1 coffee sachets, all day breakfast in a can, bottle of water.

tyre plugging kit, tyre inflator, mushrooms and tyre levers.
Tool kit to undo everything on the bike, multimeter, test light, booster cables.

piece of wire twice the length of the bike, various fuses, electrical tape, and crimp connectors.
set of bulbs, front wheel bearings, starter relay, pair of brake pads, throttle pull cable & throttle cable repair kit.

If i'm staying in the UK, I usually take the trailer.
In the trailer, tent, blow up bed, generator, heater, stove, kettle, pans, laptop and a load of other home comforts.



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Have you not considered a motorhome & put a bike on the back- that way you could ride the bike & enjoy it, while not minimising any of your home comforts..(I believe many have kitchen sinks as standard) Wink
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PostPosted: 14:00 - 24 Sep 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Marmalade wrote:


So basically, ensure you have packed a Marmalade for your trip & your sorted Thumbs Up

Comes with BCF merchandise too!
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