I now tell people to buy a cheap 250 (TTR, XT, DR) trail bike a year before they leave and muck about in the bush. Do some slide turns etc. Than slowly try a few things on the bigger big but don't expect it to behave the same. It'll do it much quicker with much smaller margins but at least you know the feeling and you know how to separate your weight from the bikes weight.
Doing this will also make you more likely to keep your setup light as well, as you find how much more fun it is to ride that stuff with a reasonable weight.
You can sell it again when you leave without loosing much if any.
Wish I did this on my first trip.
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