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 01-09-12, 21:30
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France to Morocco Prepping
A small group of riders made up of all sorts are heading off from France to Maroc on 25th October until returning back to France on 9th November.
Anyone else that wants to tag along is more than welcome. I will be working on a two or three rough routes and will add these to the thread later. I'll be servicing the moto later on too so I'll publish what's what relative to that. I should'nt need to do too much due to the fact my moto only has 8500kms on it.....grease pivot points and head bearings. For the information and benefit of others who might want to make such a trip,I thought I'd highlight my preparation. I will be traveling light and staying in cheap hotels/B&B's so there'll be no camping kit being taken apart from a tarp that can serve various purposes. I use Ardcases 38l hard luggage (water seals lids help of course)and I'll highlight what fits into same as I think of it. The RHS will have 3 tupperware type boxes(different dimensions) filled with various bits of pruk and the space left behind will have other stuff squeezed in. Handy and easy to get at first when the lid is taken off is a one piece rain suit. [IMG]  [/IMG]
Below the rain suit is the wash kit box. [IMG]  [/IMG]
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All that I need is what you can see to include a large fibre towel. These pack very compact and you can get these in Decathlon. An absolute necessity is also lip balm as there air is very dry after the High Atlas and it takes no time before your lips crack(it'll stay in my jacket pocket come the time) On that,as the sun is low at that time of year,a buff for around your neck is essential to avoid sunburn. [IMG]  [/IMG]
Next box down is what tools will be being taken. The only tool I'm waiting on being delivered is a Motion Pro chain breaker tool which should fit into the space left in the box. Beside the box is a small tin box which holds other bits of pruk and fits just perfectly. In the space left beside the tin box fits my oil for my chain oiler (hand soap container plunger) and visor cleaner,ie Auto Glym Super Resin Polish. [IMG]  [/IMG]
Tin tea box...perfect for small bits and bobs... [IMG]  [/IMG]
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In here can be seen a multi tool,allen key set,handle for screwdriver,(in other box)tyre pressure gauge,super glue(ideal for helping to seal burst water hoses)fuses,a few small plastic bin bags and a full set of wheel bearings. Next is my standard bum bag tool container I use when riding enduros...a CIF cream cleanser bottle with the top cut off!! A few wraps of duct tape is wrapped around same so no need to take a full big roll. An old sock with another stuffed in the end is fitted over the bottle to stop anything falling out. [IMG]  [/IMG]
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In the box and CIF container a surprising amount of pruk can be fiited in here, present amongst other stuff is a valve core tool,spare valves,puncture kit/tyre levers and JB Weld. A small tin also holds various standard nuts,bolts and washers along with a couple of chain links. [IMG]  [/IMG]
As tools are packed in the box this leaves the place for the ridiculous standard tool kit free for a standard moto tie down to serve as a tow strap if a breakdown occurs.(Footpeg to footpeg towing) [IMG]  [/IMG]
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03-09-12, 13:24
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Looking forward to the trip no end, just one small point, I hadn't reckoned on packing any personal hygiene stuff 'cause I thought this was a boys' trip.......
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03-09-12, 15:19
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Thanks you"ve given me a few ideas
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03-09-12, 17:12
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03-09-12, 18:16
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I know it's a bit
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03-09-12, 19:30
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The Suit:What would you consider to be your greatest weakness? Me: Honesty. The Suit: Honesty? I don't think honesty could be construed as a weakness. Me: I don't give a f**k what you think. .[IMG] [/IMG]
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03-09-12, 20:50
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Ha ha ha, if I come I'm only bringing one pair of pants Keith, I have booked the time off work just need to get the bottle and book the ferry  Thanks for showing the kit selection given me some ideas
P.s i got the pm cheers |
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09-09-12, 21:23
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OK....the plan is hatching for sure!!
In the meantime my Motion Pro T6 chain breaker has arrived. Small and compact.I'd always promised myself one of these more for when I'm riding enduros. To be stuck 60kms out on a forest trail with a snapped chain and unable to continue means a long wait. It should be noted that this works to break the chain...add a few links with two split links and carry on. It will not rivet a split link..you will have to use two normal split links with clips as per normal. I don't think however it should be as expensive as it is...but that's the price of not getting stranded I guess lol.....�30 would be sufficient IMO. It comes in a case that looks like it's used for something else as well..IMO it could be in a smaller case. (Personally I don't see using split links with the XTZ as being a problem with only a 48bhp moto.....after all,all motocross/enduro bikes are using the same method) [IMG]  [/IMG]
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The Suit:What would you consider to be your greatest weakness? Me: Honesty. The Suit: Honesty? I don't think honesty could be construed as a weakness. Me: I don't give a f**k what you think. .[IMG] [/IMG]
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09-09-12, 21:36
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looks like you are a mobile bike mechanic
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09-09-12, 21:38
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LOL.... Just the essential's being taken,just enough to get you on your way after e.g. a puncture..which can be highly likely as a lot of the pistes there consist of angular rock poking out of the hard pack....
After that...do what the Moroccans do...get it fixed at a local village workshop!!
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The Suit:What would you consider to be your greatest weakness? Me: Honesty. The Suit: Honesty? I don't think honesty could be construed as a weakness. Me: I don't give a f**k what you think. .[IMG] [/IMG]
Last edited by Ohlins; 27-09-12 at 13:31. |
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