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We've hit a slight issue which is likely to cost us a few days on the departure date. We managed to get hold of some kick start kicks from Suzuki but whilst fitting managed to screw up the clutch basket. In hindsight it was a school boy error but we attempted to use the lugs on the basket to keep the it positioned whilst we tightened the main clutch bolt.

.... inevitably, one of them snapped. We're sourcing a new basket as I type and will hopefully only cost us a couple of days at max but it doesn't seem to be a part too well stocked here in the UK.



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We've hit a slight issue which is likely to cost us a few days on the departure date. We managed to get hold of some kick start kicks from Suzuki but whilst fitting managed to screw up the clutch basket. In hindsight it was a school boy error but we attempted to use the lugs on the basket to keep the it positioned whilst we tightened the main clutch bolt.

.... inevitably, one of them snapped. We're sourcing a new basket as I type and will hopefully only cost us a couple of days at max but it doesn't seem to be a part too well stocked here in the UK.



I'm gutted!!
Good luck,

Watch out for a friend of mine (Adam lewis/ ADV-Jedi master) coming the other way on a DR650. We also could ride home to the UK that way, see how we feel when we get to OZ.

Happy riding

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We've hit a slight issue which is likely to cost us a few days on the departure date. We managed to get hold of some kick start kicks from Suzuki but whilst fitting managed to screw up the clutch basket. In hindsight it was a school boy error but we attempted to use the lugs on the basket to keep the it positioned whilst we tightened the main clutch bolt.

.... inevitably, one of them snapped. We're sourcing a new basket as I type and will hopefully only cost us a couple of days at max but it doesn't seem to be a part too well stocked here in the UK.



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looks like an awesome plan guys! I did the exact same thing on my DR650 doing the exact thing you were. Good opportunity to get to know the bike a bit more I guess - better doing this at home than in the middle of nowhere. I absolutely love Bike Bandit.

Make sure to use a to use a torque wrench on the clutch basket nut. I didn't the first time, over torqued it and no clutch engagement - had to pull the whole thing back apart again!
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great work so far, you have been busy bees.

I was chatting to a head honcho at Suzuki at a bike show, I cant remember the name of the chap he recommended, but the best place for spares is Suzuki Motorcycles, Spare Parts, New and Used Motorcycles, East Midlands, Motorcycle sales, Suzuki Motorbike Service and Repair redcar motorcycles, and the old chap there is meant to be a walking encyclopaedia and knows when how who when it comes to parts. Worth a try.

I'll be 6 weeks behind you on my DRZ, :-)
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Extra distance?
The only problem that I an see with your trip is that you've missed out on the entire continent of Africa! Why not go from Argentina to Cape Town and keep up the travels?
The bikes are looking good so far!
Looking forward to the rest of the story...

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ah, you could go round the world in a boat and not even go across a single continent.

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surprised you had to put the bash plate over the existing suzuki one, I have the same Adtek one and mine went straight on. Is your bike an E S or SM?

Like the cockpit!
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The only problem that I an see with your trip is that you've missed out on the entire continent of Africa! Why not go from Argentina to Cape Town and keep up the travels?
The bikes are looking good so far!
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I agree. Adjust the route to cruz up thru Africa. Minor adjustment, right?
Then you get to ride your bikes home which is way cooler!
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Time for take off...
Hi guys.

That's it. All the preparation is over. This is finally happening. We're leaving the UK first thing tomorrow morning so we should have some good ride reports coming up for you all in the next few weeks.
For now, I thought I would post a picture up of the finished product so you can see what it is we will be heading out on. Below is a pic of one of the bikes. The result of many many long hours in the garage.

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The only problem that I an see with your trip is that you've missed out on the entire continent of Africa! Why not go from Argentina to Cape Town and keep up the travels?
The bikes are looking good so far!
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I couldn't agree more. If time and money permits by the time we reach Argentina, the first place we will be heading is Africa!
If not, we'll save it for next time. :-)
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It looks like you may be coming through Yuma, Arizona US going into Mexico--let me know if you are coming through here...
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Around the world trip
Hey Pete ,nice work man ,hey my name is carlos ,Im also planning a trip for next year on Drz400 ,but just around Africa,2009 to 2012 me and my wife done a trip from Alaska to Ushuaia,we done around 115.000kms in 27 months on road,now we are planing for africa ,we leave 2 min from ace cafe just oposite stonebridge park station ,and i would like to know when u guys gonna leave ,and I would like to see your bike if is posssible?
if is let me know I come to your place my number is 07779587810 Carlos,would like to take some Ids about the bike coz im planning to use same bike next trip.
many tnx ,and good luck hv a safe trip


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It looks like you may be coming through Yuma, Arizona US going into Mexico--let me know if you are coming through here...
Excellent!! I'll be in touch!! :-)
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