Preparing my R80/7 for a long and rugged ( but not tough!) overland trip.

Mostly road of varying grades and some track and trail. Solo with hard panniers.

I'll describe the bike and perhaps some of you will identify an area which will require special treatment or something you think I missed.

THE BIKE:-
is fairly low mileage for the year, has been very very well preserved and maintained and many parts were replaced only because they had been on the bike a long time and looked a little old rather than because of any failure.

ELECTRICS and ignition systems:
Have replaced most major components, diodes and relays. Alternator had a rebuild 3 years and less than 100 miles ago. ( The bike has done 15 miles in two years). New battery ( 28 amp) fitted and new High Output Voltage regulator on order.
Question about ignition system:
Do I keep existing points system or change to electronic.
Also, should I fit the OEM Voltage regulator or an Electronic one fitted on later bikes.

ENGINE-TRANSMISSION:-
Engine was replaced in 1984 and think it has done 25,000 approx In general good shape, runs well and has no known issues. No smoke, no noises, plenty power. Very reliable starter. First push of the button on a good battery Even after sitting for a while.
Gearbox is good. Typical R80. No known issues apart from icky non adjustable gear change linkage which will be replaced by something better.
Bevel box and shaft seem sound, no issues and no untoward noises. Due to the time in mothballs, everything will be well cleaned, topped up and regreased etc.


THE REST:
Bing 32mm Flat top carbs have just been serviced and all new rubbers, grommets, throttle and choke cables. All new filters.
Brakes ( original twin ATE fronts and drum rear) have been overhauled and in good shape. New Cast iron rotors on front but still got the undertank master cylinder set up which all seems to work OK.
Shockers are in good shape for commuting but seem original so maybe scope for improvement here.
Frame and metalwork is solid with umpteen coats of Hammerite built up over the years. Just fitted a Surefoot sidestand and need to fix the sticky centrestand.
Everything else on the bike is bog standard and in good shape. I put a Krauser 'K' Frame on for the Panniers and top box. It seems stronger than the BMW metal tube one.

That's about it. The bike is in fairly good shape and is undergoing a full service and any tatty bits being replaced with new.
All this is great for normal use but is it enough for the trip. What have I missed and what should I beef up for that sort of long trip and not all of it in particularly good conditions.

Thanks in advance.
Ian..

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