Matt Cartney and george t

You may have a point there. Perhaps a different approach is needed to distinguish oneself from the masses.
I can see it clearly – The REAL adventurer could scoff at the plebs with their huge, modern trailies and invest in a vintage bike instead.
I will trade in my R1200GS and get an Enfield (or similar mature lady). The money left over will enable me to purchase the many spares needed and two wicker baskets filled with Gin & Tonic. The tonic will of course immunise me against malaria and the gin should keep me warm at night.
Circumnavigating the globe in a tweed suit and leather hood with goggles will probably look silly so I won’t go that far…

I call on the brave to get rid of your expensive machines and astound the riff-raff with your REAL machismo!

george t – I seem to remember a small shop in Leyton halfway between the Thatched House Pub and Dixie Chicken that used to sell and repair Enfields, Indians and very old DKWs. This was 3years ago but I think they are still there.


Matt Roach

I’m glad you mentioned the ‘migration of South African 4WDers’. It is indeed what I base my fears upon.
That said, having read all the posts thus far I have begun to mellow and realise that my assumptions were mostly incorrect. Motorcycling is fairly incorruptible due to the dedication needed. Overlanding with a motorcycling is by its very nature unattractive to the careless and irresponsible.

My fears have been banished for the most part by this thread.
Thank you all

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