Getting s project bike would be ideal of course, but is a bit excessive. Many barely have the time or the money to buy and equip the bike they plan to travel on. Making big your money back by restoration is extremely difficult. But, if you plan to restore a bike to take on your trip, it might be worth it - especially if it is already farkled out with luggage, crash bars, etc.

Now, if you plan to take a medium to a large displacement bike on your trip, getting a beat up two stroke 250 dual sport or enduro for training purposes, may serve you well. Maybe even one that needs a top end rebuild and a new clutch. You will learn all types of maintenance and won't loose too much money. You may even make a bit of pocket change. A cheap and simple thumper bike is easy and inexpensive to work on. I went down that route myself, and I don't regret it.

Or, just get the bike you plan to take and start doing all the maintenance from day one. It really isn't all rocket science. With YouTube, a manual, som basic tools and the care to use a torque wrench, and you are set to go. If you are worried about retaining your warranty by not using authorized dealers for your service - you probably won't be able to keep it anyways. By the time you get back home you will surely have forsaken dealers for n favor of whatever is available to you, including yourself.

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