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Gear Up! is a 2-DVD set, 6 hours! Which bike is right for me? How do I prepare the bike? What stuff do I need - riding gear, clothing, camping gear, first aid kit, tires, maps and GPS? What don't I need? How do I pack it all in? Lots of opinions from over 150 travellers! "will save you a fortune!"See the trailer here!
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On the Road! is 5.5 hours of the tips and advice you need to cross borders, break down language barriers, overcome culture shock, ship the bike and deal with breakdowns and emergencies."Just makes me want to pack up and go!" See the trailer here!
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Ladies on the Loose! For the first time ever, a motorcycle travel DVD made for women, by women! These intrepid women share their tips to help you plan your own motorcycle adventure. They also answer the women-only questions, and entertain you with amazing tales from the road! Presented by Lois Pryce, veteran solo traveller through South America and Africa and author of 'Lois on the Loose', and 'Red Tape and White Knuckles.'
"It has me all fired up to go out on my own adventure!" See the trailer here!
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Troopie - Toyota Landcruiser BJ75 - for sale in Accra / Ghana
Troopie - Toyota Landcruiser BJ75 - for sale
Stored under roof in Accra / Ghana
1st registered in 1988
3B naturally aspirated engine:
4 Zyl 3,4l / 95 PS
370.000 km
LHD
8.500 Euro ONO
New: 6.500 ONO
It is fully equipped and ready to go
Heavy duty suspension with greaseable shackles
360l of diesel in 3 tanks (80l + 140l + 140l)
40 l Water in tank + Shurflo pump and Katadyn water filter plus another 100 l in jerrycans
Snorkel
Winch
Recovery gear (1 pair mud chains, 4 Alu Sand ladders, High Jack, shovel, 3 HD tow straps, shackles, snatch block, compressor)
2nd / auxiliary battery set with heavy duty Bosch split relay
Converter 24/240V, battery charger for small units (torch e-G.), 2 x battery charger for starter battery
Engel fridge
Lots of spares
Lots of Quality tools
Roof Rack + Alu storage box
Tarp (fixation rail at 3 roof rack sides, ideal for shade or rain cover)
Tailor made interior mozi net
Full kitchen equipment
Tent (as option, you also can sleep inside)
Chairs + table
... lots of little bits and pieces you need and sometimes don’t need ;-)
It is in technically good condition within last 10.000 km it got new:
heavy duty Ironman suspension + shock absorbers
generator
clutch
prop shaft
breaks
just replaced tires
Optically it is used (dents, some rust around the body but nothing serious at the frame). So just in the right condition to enjoy adventure without regrets ;-)
Further pictures and informations see attachment.
kind regards
Bernd
contact:
bernds(you know the sign)herr-der-mails.de
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2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.
"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)
Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.
Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.
Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!
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