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Photo by George Guille, It's going to be a long 300km... Bolivian Amazon

I haven't been everywhere...
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Photo by George Guille
It's going to be a long 300km...
Bolivian Amazon



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Depends on if you are going off the beaten track I guess, but without it you are limited to a small range, not ideal.

If the Vstrom had a 30lt choice, that is what I would get, so my advice, get the bigger one
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fuel bladder

If anyone's interested in one of these, I have got one to sell - pm me-

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...2-3#post293440

They roll-up nicely. Not as cheap as a plastic bottle but tough and can be stored easily until needed. Think of it as about 100miles in a shot.
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fuel

You should be OK with your fuel capacity , a flex fuel container is a bit expensive but a great option , depends on you plan to ride but I did similar route few time on different bikes and you always can find fuel , just make sure that if you venture off road you have more than what you think you need ( one can get lost) You can also buy some metal container in camping store , they sale for $15 for a liter and are very resistant, they fit in tube tool and can be carry on the bike very safely.
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