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It's going to be a long 300km...
Bolivian Amazon



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Old 15 May 2012
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Hi Angus afraid its looking iffy to get up there - as I have another issue after a test run on the bike ( as its had so much work done and most of it non standard stuff its become a trail of little problems to sort. So I can not get the MOT done (its a brake issue) and I need to work on the caliper mount to get it right. If I can get this sorted , the gearbox is done then I may get it MOTd in time to travel up but I think I am going to be pushing the limit a bit. If I can get sorted I will be there but I cant make a promise at this late stage. Jake.

As you can see the bilge pump has been transformed into a full on Dakar HPN type bike ( as I wont be travelling any more other than a few 3 week trips then its been a bit of an indulgence so from this into this the tarts handbag.
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I left home for the MOT garage this morning all issues I had were now resolved so get the MOT and tax then we are ready to head north tomorrow - but the short 15 mile run to the mot garage sorted that, the fork seals leaked badly on the bike on its maiden run out - so that was an MOT failure. The forks were overhauled by white power last week and new seals etc fitted - so a bit of a problem to solve I am afraid so again no bike.. till this is sorted. So have to miss out on the weekend sorry to say - hope you all have a great weekend and it even looks like your going to get a reasonable weather window for the weekend - hope to see you all sometime soon - Jake.
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I left home for the MOT garage this morning all issues I had were now resolved so get the MOT and tax then we are ready to head north tomorrow - but the short 15 mile run to the mot garage sorted that, the fork seals leaked badly on the bike on its maiden run out - so that was an MOT failure. The forks were overhauled by white power last week and new seals etc fitted - so a bit of a problem to solve I am afraid so again no bike.. till this is sorted. So have to miss out on the weekend sorry to say - hope you all have a great weekend and it even looks like your going to get a reasonable weather window for the weekend - hope to see you all sometime soon - Jake.
Sorry to hear this Jake - was looking forward to seeing you again - the bike looks great! hopefully it will be sorted soon -

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Holy moly, that is one smart looking bike Jake, lovely. Just get some gaiters around the forks and tell the MOT man to slap a ticket on it:-)

Chizz and Angus, I should be joining you on Friday evening and despite the motorbike running great I think I'll bring the pedal bike this time, maybe get there about 10.30pm or so. Keep the bar open:-)
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Holy moly, that is one smart looking bike Jake, lovely. Just get some gaiters around the forks and tell the MOT man to slap a ticket on it:-)

Chizz and Angus, I should be joining you on Friday evening and despite the motorbike running great I think I'll bring the pedal bike this time, maybe get there about 10.30pm or so. Keep the bar open:-)
Nice One - see you tomorrow !

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Thing is the oils dripping down the legs its peeing out it will knack the new brake pads and cover all my nice new shiney thing with oil - Ive done to much work to run it knackered anyway. Plus the cost of repair (if it needs chrome to the stanchions is £195 ) now that's about what I might need to spend on Beer, whisky and fuel - keeping up with the highland lot for the weekend. Its sad to miss out I was really looking forward to getting away but tis life. eh!.

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Holy moly, that is one smart looking bike Jake, lovely. Just get some gaiters around the forks and tell the MOT man to slap a ticket on it:-)

Chizz and Angus, I should be joining you on Friday evening and despite the motorbike running great I think I'll bring the pedal bike this time, maybe get there about 10.30pm or so. Keep the bar open:-)
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Unfortunately I cant get the day off from work (bloo** annoyed) but half of us will be there Friday night. Mike will be leaving from work should be there around 2000 ish. Beej he may need assistance to get the Tipi put up. I will be thru after work on Saturday.
Is the hotel doing the usual buffet?
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Jake,bike looks great,I would'nt want to get it dirty either You know where we are be good to see you some time.
Alex you are hardy, do you want a bunkroom in pub booked as you will be late or do you want to camp?
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Hi Angus I think I will try to have a run up in a few weeks time once the bikes sorted as I really need to give her a trial run, so oop North looks good maybe camp over one night in Cannich will let you know and if your about maybe a few s with you and bruce. Jake.
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And we're off! Don't put a stopwatch on this though - I might be some time
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Jake - the bilge pump looks amazing... you must be soooo pleased! Hopefully catch up with you in August on our return from Europe, will email you the date to see if you'll be around.

Currently at work wishing that I was on my way... made even more annoying by the fact that Chris actually has today off as well! Oh well... Chris & I will hopefully arrive around 8-9pm... as long as I get out of work sharp!

See you all soon, Beej x.
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One shift to survive then I can join you all. Hope you all have a great ride out. See you all later.
Mike G hope the hangover has gone before I get there and the coffee is ready or better still a Crabbies.
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Thanks to chizz and Angus for organising this meet. One to put in to the calendar for next year.
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Thanks to chizz and Angus for organising this meet. One to put in to the calendar for next year.
Thanks Debs/Mike

Look forward to seeing you back in Cannich

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