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Originally Posted by Davey bee
If I may, I’ll throw in my opinions for whatever they’re worth. While an H-D would not be my choice (I have that tee shirt) there is no reason not the use such a bike in Europe. I would therefore say use the bike in your garage for a number of reasons.
My prime reason would be funds, no matter how deep your pocket, I would suggest that it’s better to spend your hard earned on your trip rather than a new bike. Which leads me to remind you, that you know your current bike, it’s good and bad points, like any longterm travel companion, better the devil you know. The Pan American is a new model as you know, it will have failings that are currently unknown by you but more importantly the dealers. Do you really want to be a H-D test rider. Possibly parked for weeks waiting for parts,, on your once in a lifetime trip?
Lastly in my experience it’s best to have a plan with flex built in, allow the road to dictate your trip. Europe is very diverse and you will meet warm, friendly and amazing people, they will tell you of places you have not yet considered. Allow yourself the option of visiting some of them if they ignite your imagination.
Above all whatever you decide, do the trip, enjoy every second, including the challenging times, they will lead to your most memorable moments.
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Thanks Davey... I agree.. using my current ride makes the most sense... I have spent 4 years and 70,000 kilometres sorting out how to make it fit best... I also have heard back from Rekluse, and they said that they have no plans as yet to develope the clutch kit for the PanAmerican... I have also "ridden" some of the roads in Google roads in Mongolia, and there is nothing there that I cannot make happen on the chosen route... dirt roads don't scare me, and I know how to fix a flat on a bike tire.
I have also heard back from the Shipping Agent in Vladivostok... and it has made me rethink the travel directions... I will seriously consider shipping the bike to Vlad and starting from there and heading west... that means I would start later in the year, as I would target the Naadam festival in Mongolia in July, and then work my way West.
This would put me in Western Europe in October... the issue with doing it that way is that Air Canada has a drop dead date for shipping motorcycles in October sometime...
Also... I would consider leaving my bike in Europe over the winter, and heading back the following summer to do the Nordic leg... then shipping it home after... I don't know what is involved with that, and if there is a better county than another to do it in... I have a friend in Holland where I can store it for the winter, if that is possible to do.
The flex time is important... as I want to be able to do things as they present themselves... staying open to all suggestions from everyone is key to a better trip.
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