use my own ratchets, side stand and tied off the engine bars and in gear

I think Honda has got the look of this bike spot on - much nicer than the old ATs IMHO. It looks more like the old XLV 750, one of which I had for a couple of years - trouble unfortunately. First bike I would consider swapping my 1100gs for and I've had that for 18 years. Enoy it, I'm sure you will...

the AT/CRF1000 motor is very similar to the S10, ( well 270degree parallel Twin)

So Yamaha have the engine sorted , and they have a cracking Dakar history to draw on

I went for the 900 as I like to be toasty Paul :-) Used in the cold Galloway Forrest trip a few years ago, frost on the tent , minus something packs small, weights little too, I have silk liner , but not used that. Combines well with an exped mat, great combination... If I am hot.. just open the zip...

could not believe it, arrived home to warm sunshine.. apparently been pishing down since I left, pic does not do it justice..

checked and all the presscioussuss were tucked up in the garage

so I played with my ring

Great weekend posted my RR here
http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/ride-repor ... ost1072937

rear rack looks great, what soft luggage are you planning on,?

ohh and the rest of the bike is non too shabby either

Wise man say - " Better to seek forgivness than seek permission " I'm not that wise man - best of luck carrying your danglies in a bag :pinch: (thumbs) Steve T B) Dangles still in the same bag :-) wife away looking after daughter after wee one born 11 weeks prem and the other grandkids ne...

check out part 2 B) warning this was made in the 40+ years ago when pot was not legal but no-on gave a sh1te...

No bling just small capacity singles
Says it all really