Originally, I thought overlanding a CRF450X might be unfeasible but I have had positive reports from a reputable workshop in Dubai which specialises in CRFs regarding their reliability. Their positive experience has come from both enduro racing and riding several thousand kilometers through Africa, Nairobi to Cape Town.
So having left the UAE by bike previously via Iran and then, another time, Jordan, the obvious way left is Oman, Yemen, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Sudan, Egypt etc.
A BMW (my usual road bike) or a CRF450 from Khartoum up to Wadi Halfa? I know which I'd rather be on. So, here's a new thread for prep tips to get this bike in shape and share experience.
I'm not expecting a big rush on this but if you have any advice at all, I'd very much appreciate it. The sort of things I'm thinking of are: sprocket sizes, best oils, optimal after-market tank size, protective hard parts, additional welding, luggage, seat, the usual for any bike, in fact, but specific to a CRF.
Cries of 'don't do it because...' are also welcome.
Thanks for looking, Stephan