I came not the thread hoping that, a year on, people were finally able to have a mature and reasonable conversation on the topic. Half way through page 2 I stopped reading.
By Christ I'm bored of tedious insults, lazy assumptions and crap labels.
I'll try again in another 12 month's time.

XTChris wrote:Would like a Ural Ranger for a bit of fun.

+1 on that, I'd adore one in the garage.

diggermanbob wrote:...you can also get a trip wire alarm that sets off a blank cartridge , scares the shit out of you ,

May as well get some paintball paint mines to boot then - certainly make them easy to spot as they leg it to safety! :laugh:

If you're going to Venezuela, almost all medications are either out of stock or nigh-on impossible to source. Don't go there without your own supply.
If you're going to Colombia, you can buy anything you want from a farmacia without the need for a prescription.

WIBO wrote:A short guide to customs forms is now on Page 1, to assist others in the future if need be.

It's rapidly becoming my guide for next year. (thumbs)

If you have these knocking about in a shed unloved, I'm after a pannier frame and one of the big tanks. I've been hunting eBay for second hand but nothing's come up since I didn't get around to buying the cheap tank! I'm prepping the '02 600E for its jaunt to Africa so other related flotsam may be u...

Few enjoyed the XJ900 series bar those of us who'd been knocked on the head or despatch riders. I've had a 900F and three Diversions, it excells at nothing yet if going distance on a budget is your thing... The engines are good for 6 figure mileages, the shaft limits fettling on the go, the seat is ...

Why sweat it if you're not feeling it anymore?
Life is what you want it to be, and if that's not bikes then go find something that floats your boat.
Hope you find something stimulating.

-Ralph- wrote: Dave, you're amazing!

This I know, I tell the wife daily.