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"Motorrad Elektrik has been offering the best in electrical parts for classic and modern BMW's for over 18 years. From 12 volt conversion for /2 to better than stock replacement parts for your late model "R" or "K", we've got you covered. Specialty parts for 'hardening' the charging and ignition systems for world-travelling Airhead GS's. Riders like Bob Higdon, Dr. Gregory Frazier, Grant Johnson and hundreds of others depend on Motorrad Elektrik components as they wander the globe.
Our Omega system has solved the charging problems for 1970-95 Boxers with 450 Watts Output, and our Nippon Denso starter is the perfect cure for Valeo syndrome."
There is a UK version of the Continental website in English here, with plenty of excellent info on tires in general, specs and information. Recommended
Excellent Motorcycle Touring and Adventure travel magazine, in German only, fantastic photos. Over twenty-five years publishing great travel stories. Highly Recommended.
Use Skype as a great way to talk to anyone anywhere - free computer to computer calls, and cheap computer to landline or vice versa!
"Our goal is to travel and climb around the world on our Suzuki DR 350 and document the cultures we meet."
Jaime "LEONÚ" and his wife, motorbike travel along Europe, Africa, America (north and south) and Australia, from 1987 to now.
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Hubert started "sidecar-ing the world, horizontally and vertically" February 16, 2005.
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Online maps for countries worldwide.
Global Rescue is the premier provider of medical, security and evacuation services worldwide and is the only company that will come to you, wherever you are, and evacuate you to your home hospital of choice.
Additionally, Global Rescue places no restrictions on country of citizenship - all nationalities are eligible to sign-up! Travel medical insurance is also available, currently the limit is 90 days. (TIP: For Evac insurance - Click Multiple Trips and 365 days to get year long insurance.)
Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.
Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.
Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes! NOTE: Travel medical insurance currently has a limit of 90 days.
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Does the smell of spices wafting through the air make you think of Zanzibar, a cacophony of honking horns is Cairo, or a swirl of brilliantly patterned clothing Guatemala? Then this is the site for you!
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ALL 15 chapters of the HU Achievable Dream Guide are available to download on Vimeo!
Binge watch over 18 hours of inspiring, informative and entertaining stories and tips from 150 travellers!
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"A timeless introduction to Motorcycle Adventure Travel!"
Originally launched as a 7 DVD set, The Achievable Dream series can now be downloaded anywhere. OVER 18 hours of solid info take up zero space in your panniers. How convenient!
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