Replys so far
Thanks folks for the replies so far. I will keep checking back.
We are still very much in the planning stages at present, with our plan to arrive mid April 2012.
The bikes we plan to take RTW are late 1980's MZ ETZ250's. I would be quite happy to put Oregon, Stihl or Husqvarna two stroke oil in them at 50:1. Those chainsaw oils are far superior to the East German oils they were designed for in the DDR. I used to be a UK logger and my Huqvarnas had a tough life. The MZ's top out at 6000 rpm and spend much of their time below 5000rpm, so they're not overly stressed despite being both comfortable and capable of travelling at 80mph for long periods should the roads allow (Europe only of course).
We shall strip the motors down and fit new bearings and seals before we leave, with a new conrod if required. That should easily see us round. They are good solid machines, simple to work on and repair and built of quality steel and aluminium. So, what's not to like?
I think we have opted to miss out on Canada, instead shipping to New York. However, the timing is a concern to us. Will we suffer from cold, snow etc in mid April, from New York to Tacoma by any reasonable straight route?
Cheers
Last edited by Adler; 21 Sep 2010 at 08:14.
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