Castle bike
 

Waiting for the ferry to leave Isle of Arran, Scottish Highlands.
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Same spot. We were so-so lucky with beautiful weather.
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Lovely! , you certainly did well on the weather front....Steve

Like winning the lottery. 2 hours rain on the first day then sunshine for 2 weeks!

photos look amazing, count me in next time or if you need another brother. one question how do you get all your camping stuff etc in that bag.

Hope Wales were good. Yes its amazing what you can get in that bag (Wolfman). I camped every night for 2 weeks with what you see on that bike. The only cheat was that I only made hot drinks and never cooked meals. The main compartment had my 2 man tent, camping cot and sleeping bag, pillow and blanket. The side pockets had food and bits for hot drinks, camping stove etc. My lockable back box had maps, camera, electrical parafanalia, spare gloves, 2 sets of locks and my waterproof trousers. I decided traveling light is the answer, so 1 pair of jeans, 3 t-shirts and 4 pairs of socks. Not easy but survived. I wouldn't change much if I did it again. After 14000 miles I'm still on the original chain and sprocket and battery. I did lube the chain every morning if I remembered. I also did an oil change and new tyres before starting off. The Tenere never missed a beat.

Back home after 2 weeks and 1400 more miles on the clock.
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Your wearing the traveller's beard well Jacque! , is it a permanent addition. ..? Steve

Sadly not. My missus said it needed to go

That's an excellent way to travel Jac, I think I carried more gear for one night but then I did take a shaver��. I used some sports pannier which I was given sometime ago but they are such a faff to load up think will just stick to dry bags next time. I would show the views from my Wales ride but struggling with putting photos on here. Pleasing when the bike does what you want it to.

Hi Ed, for the pictures - download free 'Photobucket', log on via your Facebook and upload your pics. You then copy the link in the bottom of 4 boxes on the right of the picture (once loaded) and paste it in this box. And Viola, there's your picture shared.

Well lets try this one Jac.
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Thanks for help with photos Jac, had been trying that but tablet was blocking it so fired up laptop and bingo. started a new thread with a couple of photos on as didnt want to hijack your thread anymore than I have done. Cheers

Looks good lovely spot. And the doesn't look overloaded at all

Nice pics. I like mods on this Ten (Seat, front mudguard).

What is the model of your tyre please?

Hi Michael, they're (German mad)e Mefo MFE99s. Very similar to the Heidenau's in tread pattern and a true dual purpose tire. They wear very slowly and therefore a favourite for long distance travel. The down side is its really hard to get on the rim. Having said that, it has saved me when I could travel 10 miles on a back flat because the sidewalls are so strong. This is my second set and I won't change. More than happy with them.

Oops sorry Michael, just realised you're looking at Ed's bike. Better leave it to him to explain his tyres. The seat is the Touratech High version.

Ignore that last comment, you must be looking at my bike if you're talking about the front black fender. Ed's one is the standard Yamaha one. Mine is a UFO black straight off eBay, very cheap as I remember. Stops the air through the fork gap some complain about. I had to take the tow point off to point it. I used the 2 front holes of the fender as it came but had to drill 2 new back holes to fit it.

Another view of the UFO front fender. This was last year in Rocroi France on the way to Luxembourg. Still the old saddle and was the one thing I realised I needed to change next for sure.
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Thank for your reply.
Yes : It was about your bike (not this of Ed - but she is very beautifull too)
He has Metzeler Karoo 3 rear tyre I think (I have same).

I will see your tyre. The tread pattern seems to be very good for my usage.

I just ordered Off The Road front fender in black color for my black ten ! (I don't know if it is authorized to put a link to a merchant website ... If not: say it to me please).
http://www.off-the-road.de/en/XT-660...-XT-660-Z.html

Your seat don't seems to be so high.
Near my house, anybody sell a high seat for the Ten. (100 €. Not really espensive when Touratech sell this kind of parts 370 € ...).

But yesterday, I tried to put some bath towel on my seat to adjust the size and "emulate" a high seat. I think it is really to high for me.

Off the road is excellent selling good quality bits for the tenere but at a price. You can't go wrong with them

Yes I still have ordered to OTR. It is a good seller.