We'll definitely go!!!
We are even more pumped. The only problem is when... as winter comes in Europe and as for the weather in Africa we should start no later than february-march to be able to cross Cameroon-Congo area in relatively dry times. Also that means a more expensive transport to Morocco by van.

I must say that in the first 2 nights I was feeling quite down but with some help from friends and family and especially from my gfirend Ana by the 3rd night I was already dreaming at your Ultimate Tenere :P !!!
Will see how things will turn out after all.

Cheers,

Ionut

Thanks a lot Mike for your honest words here and also in your email.
Ionut

Bad luck
 

Totally bad luck... I know how you must feel. Technically there will be a lot of delays on getting the bike back to original state due to how insurance companies work here. I hope the car was insured, and if so, at a "good" company. Might be faster if you're getting a total damage and get a new bike. If so, give me a call 'cause if you're sticking with the Tenere as the bike for the trip - i have a buddy that's gonna get his on the market - details if you need them.

Nooooooooooooo...thats really bad luck but the important bit is you are ok as the bike can be repaired replaced. Take a steady recovery and hope you are back 100% posting more plans.

Bloody idiot drivers whats the matter with them!......... Take it easy and keep your chin up... Your be back running 100% soon

Mr White, I must have overlooked this tread, as I saw the news first on your blog and commented there. Don't let this get you down.
If you want a fast route into Africa, our ship leaves 13 nov from Antwerp to Dakar (7 days at sea), maybe there's still room left. http://www.mafratours.eu/96392/98192.html
We will be on this ship with 2 tenere's.

Horriffic crash mate glad your ok, bikes can be replaced/rebuilt its only money

bad news hope you are ok just read the thread and was looking at all the great mods you had done and then blam its all ruined.

hope you get it all sorted and have a great trip when it happens

keep your head up mate, try to get over it (i know is hard, i had 3 crashes) and start over again. good luck with the 'new project'.
ps: bata-i dumnezo de manelisti, nu stiu semnele de circulatie!

Ive found some on ebay as the link no longer works. Did the levers require any work or do they fit straight on as the guy thinks Im joking when I ask for 2 different ones? I found some here Item Id:330502604489 ..thanks

Hey Mike,

as the sellers don't have specific Tenere parts you have to order the clutch for a GSXR600 97-03 and brake for a FJR1300 04-08 and they'll fit perfectly, no mods needed.

Cheers,

Ionut