Tour of Oz - Which Bike/Costs
First of all, thanks to Grant and Susan for a great resource. Not only does this site provide all sorts of useful information, but it is really good at helping me to keep dreaming while sitting at my desk.
My plan is to spend 6 months to a year touring around Australia with most of my time on tarmac/dirt roads, but don’t want to be stuck to them - would like the ability to go off-road as well. Cost is an issue, but I figure that I can afford about AUD$6000-8000 for the bike, with a hope that I would get a big part of that back on re-sale. Although I like to tinker, I am not a very practiced mechanic so would be hoping for something pretty reliable and easy to fix/learn on. Is there a bike that is better for this than others?
The reason why I am posting here rather than the Which Bike forum is that I am particularly interested in Australia specific thoughts. Like how hard it is to find BMW service, or KLR parts or whatever.
I would also like to know if it is expensive to insure/pay tax on a bike in Oz? I have a US license which will get me through the year, but figure I will still have to pay these extra costs.
Any thoughts would really be appreciated. Feel free to post or email me directly.
Thanks!
Mike
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