Thought I'd come back and update this old post with what's been going on.

CBR was, as usual, faultless for touring the UK. I spent the first year hopping around the place. First keeping it fairly local to test out gear and packing practices, then north the Scotland and the highlands. Geez the mozzies can be bad.

Last year I came across an Africa Twin for sale. Needed some work, but was all there. Over about 4-5 months I stripped it back to a bare frame and rebuilt it. I figured the last Honda has served me well so I'd stick with them.
Its a very different style of riding, much more relaxed and comfortable. I think my licence has a better chance of survival too!



Equipment wise, I started with a small one man tent. Quickly realised that it had several drawbacks. If its howling it down, I need to separate wet gear from sleeping area. I found a tent with a porch area for sale at Halfords. Urban escape 3 man tent, I've found this to be spot on.
Next thing I learned was to get a better sleeping bag! The warmer the better!

Next on the agenda is as few mods to the bike. I'm lucky as we have the equipment at work to make my own panniers. I also want to put some extra lighting on the twin. Single bulb rear light doesn't fill me with much confidence, and being seen is vital.

Met up with a few folks along the way, xrv owners are a good bunch. Done a couple of weekends out with them, but not really into riding with large groups. Tends to bugger up the photo opportunities, and scare away the locals.

Well that's it so far, I might update again in a couple of years!

Rob

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