Grant demystifies the black art of Tire Changing and Repair to help you STAY on the road! "Very informative and practical." See the trailer 
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Motorcycle and travel books to inspire and inform you!
ll 5 DVDs with a custom printed slip case. "The series is 'free' because the tips and advice will save much more than you spend on buying the DVD's."
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Newer KLR650 as RTW bike....
If this has been covered in the past, I apologize.
One question really, which will probably breed others; I'm considering a KLR650 as a future RTW bike, and I want to seal the wheels. The reason for doing this is the ease of fixing flats. I'm better with a plug as apposed to a patch. Has anyone tried this? Or is it a bad idea? Thanks in advance. Tommy 
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Caponord !!! any other offers?
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I would be very surpised if anyone suggested that the bike you intend to use is not a good idea.
The Kwaka KLR650 is indeed a great bike capable of hard-core RTW trips. Although personally I think the venerable Yamaha XT600Ewould tick all your boxes even better than the KLR (but I'm biased aren't I). The XT series of bikes are simply legendary RTW/African adventure machines. Seriously the KLR650 is an awesome RTW platform.  BUT I WOULD KEEP IT AS STANDARD (OEM) AS POSSIBLE. Leave the wheels alone they are fine as they are - Apart from the usual brake/suspension/Bash plate/Larger Fuel tank upgrades which are needed for a RTW trip. A standard KLR does most things perfectly well. Enjoy/Stay safe.
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+1 KLR
made it to ushuaia with it. for the price it's an amazing bike. I hate tubes too (yes I'm a lazy guy,, but I'm not alone) Carry slime and pay the little price to have it changed in the next town.
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