Mid June I am taking a 3700 kms motorcycle trip across Labrador.
I would LOVE to take an epic trip with a motorized bicycle, and probably will.
You guys know about Alexander Kiefer?
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Do a search on him. Rode this 30cc gear drive 4 stroke all over the place.
Facebook info on Alex Kiefer
Some more stuff
The secret is doing your part for reliability and traveling light.
I know something about this from years in Infantry.
- Only carry the clothes you need for the coldest condition, no spares.
- Drink and eat along the way if you can. Carry minimum consumables.
- Bring and wear the best, the most durable. No redundancies, no spares.
- Look at everything you bring. Will I use it everyday? Is there a lighter one?
My motorcycle is only a year old but it will have new tires, chain, oil, filters,and brake pads inspected before the trip with a shakedown distance test ride. I will have minimal tools to most tasks. Remove a wheel, plug a tire, adjust chain, tighten screws and bolts, etc.
Ever read the book "
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance"? It is a darned good start. Two people on a 1964 300cc bike cross America. When I was 16 I regularly went on 500 kms day trips on my 1967 150cc bike. Later I took a dirt bike 1600 kms and back. Slept where I stopped, like a good soldier would.
I'm glad you revived an old post. Wish more people would. If it is good info, bring it up again.