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Originally Posted by AliBaba
I don’t think she knows the difference between a 1200GSA and a Vespa and I’m pretty sure she doesn’t care about Touratechs prices.
But she knows that you are white and probably carry more money then she will see in her entire life
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But, park a 2008 R1200GS in Yellow with full Touratech electronics alongside an 1980 R100GS in white with a map taped to the tank in say Dehli and the latter will sort of blend in with all the scooters and Bullets. You could turn up where the lady in your picture lives on the bus, dressed in any disguise you like and you'll still be known as an ultra rich westerner. It's the places inbetween where you might be able to lay low.
To me, you need to know why you have the technology. I have a rather nice company car. Lots of people will think i'm a flash ******* but when it comes down to it the "flash" car with 120000 miles on it makes more sense to the company than a different model that won't take the strain as well. Its the same if you use your bike gear as tools. If the best GPS and a BMW works, I say go for it. If you've only got it to insulate yourself from the world and are only doing the RTW for bragging rights in the pub when you get back, I think you are in the wrong line of travel. Likewise I wouldn't suggest travelling on a C90 navigating with your wrist watch and a page torn out of an altlas unless the getting lost, breaking down, meeting people thing is part of your trip.
It's a balance IMHO. Take tools with you, not status symbols and you'll be happy.
Andy
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