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I will take a 5 litre can with me for the deep desert bits.
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In that case take an old one that you can throw away because I don't think you'll need it.
On the other hand, you might want to consider taking extra water. Hopefully the weather will be a fairly warm 24ºC to 28ºC, but it can get much hotter in May. I start each day drinking half a litre of water before setting off in the morning and travel with a 3-litre Kriega hydration backpack. In remote areas I add two 1.5-litre plastic bottles of water in the panniers.
Don't pay much attention to nay sayers. Any bike will do, this is what I used on my first trip to Africa in 1972.
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Well, this topic kind of went a bit 
But I really appreciate the knowledge Tim shared in the 2nd post. That was a good primer for novice Morocco explorers. I went there years ago on my 99' Triumph Tiger and was too afraid to go off the motorways ... ALL BECAUSE I DID NOT KNOW WHERE TO GO! Still had a blast despite a shortened trip.
On the Pegaso:
Maybe I'm confused here. In the first post Davebetty said his Peg uses the Yamaha 660 motor? What year is his bike?
It was also mentioned later that the Pegaso (early versions I guess) were the same as the Funduro/F650 BMW. Same Rotax motor. Since we only got the Peg here in USA for a few years (late 90's, early 2000's only) I always assumed they ALL used the Rotax motor?
When did they change over to Yamaha 660 motor? Why?
From everything I have ever heard ... that 660 motor is a bit heavy but very reliable, no? I've NO IDEA about the rest of the bike ... I did not even know Aprilia still made it ... so I'm out of touch on this bike. Can someone fill in the blanks?
Despite Ted's comments I feel DaveBetty has a decent chance of making it.
After all, he's owned the bike a long time, knows it well and most likely has discovered most of the weak points ... or at least knows about them? Even unreliable bikes can do well ... once you've fixed everything that breaks! 
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I think Dave's is plated 08, but as I told him as soon as I saw it, it is really an 06 that had been lying around.
The Peg (Trail, Strada and Factory) started using the 660 motor in 2005 (before the Tenere 660) came out.
Why did they change ? Because the ROtax had reached the end of its usefl life with Euro emission etc (don't get me wrong, I still rate the old Rotax).
The motor *rocks*, my wife and I rode two from Canada to Punta Arenas, back to BA and then Madrid and home (24k miles) ( HU Traveller Two Pegs to Patagonia's Ride Tale) . i then rode mine RTW (northern hemisphere) 15k miles with a mate on another. ( HU Traveller Bruce Porter and Mike Speechley's Ride Tale)
My Peg has now done 67k miles and is still giving good service).
Yes, they break, I have had my fair share of electrical issues, but so do BMWs and other bikes. Strangely both my wife's and my pegs are the original wheel bearings and fork seals.
These bikes are under rated, fix the know faults (all bikes have known faults), take care of the obvious and they will server you well.
Dave will do what he has set out to do. :-)
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Thanks for the update on the Pegaso Bruce.
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Originally Posted by Tim Cullis
I start each day drinking half a litre of water before setting off in the morning and travel with a 3-litre Kriega hydration backpack. In remote areas I add two 1.5-litre plastic bottles of water in the panniers.
Don't pay much attention to nay sayers. Any bike will do, this is what I used on my first trip to Africa in 1972. |
Very good hydration advice. Also, if consuming lots of "beverages" the night before ... drink as much water as you can before bed. You'll be a bit less dehydrated in the AM.
1972?
Wow!  Is that an old Norton ... or?
I really need to start converting my thousands of slides to digital one of these days. Lots from the 70's/80's pre digital.
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It's a TriBSA 750 Cafe Racer.
The Triumph 650cc engine was overhead valve and easier to tune, so this one was bored out to 750cc, some skimming of the head to raise the compression ratio, coupled to a BSA Gold Star RRT2 gearbox with very close ratios, first was good for 70 mph. This was then mounted in a BSA duplex-cradle frame—much stiffer than the Triumph equivalent.
Clip-on handlebars on the front forks, rear-sets to move the footpegs and controls further back. Then custom tanks and other bits.
No good off-tarmac but great on Moroccan roads. I was riding it in Morocco in August 1972 when there was an assasination attempt on King Hassan II. The security forces, unbeknown to me, were on top alert, and I was doing about 80 mph on a beautiful blacktop when I saw a roadblock ahead. Came to a skidding stop just inches from the stingers (US: stop sticks).
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Thanks for the update on the Pegaso Bruce.
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I forgot to add, they stopped making them in 2010 when they decided to take all engines internal, and never saw fit to launch a new Peg :-(. There is a rumour that one is in the pipleline, but I doubt the motor will be up to the Minarelli one (that is the company that actually makes them, bloody Italians eh ? :-) )
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No doubt he will make it.
Just trying to point out it's 'issues', which all bikes have.
Just trying to help Crikey 
Rec/rect used to fry. Coils weren't great and ignition switches/barrels were another weakness.
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No doubt he will make it.
Just trying to point out it's 'issues', which all bikes have.
Just trying to help Crikey
Rec/rect used to fry. Coils weren't great and ignition switches/barrels were another weakness.
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Yer, but you gave the issues for the wrong bike :-P. And yes, all bikes have issues, just different ones.
The above list is more relevant to the older Rotax powered Peg. As you are now aware this is the 660 engined baby. A whole new different raft of issues. And Dave knows what the issues are, we have both suffered and compared so he is well prepared.
The real issue here Ted, is that you answered a question that was not asked. And, unfortunately, not every one knows you. And now the thread has gone well off topic, it would be best suited for the bar.
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Yer, but you gave the issues for the wrong bike :-P. And yes, all bikes have issues, just different ones.
The above list is more relevant to the older Rotax powered Peg. As you are now aware this is the 660 engined baby. A whole new different raft of issues. And Dave knows what the issues are, we have both suffered and compared so he is well prepared.
The real issue here Ted, is that you answered a question that was not asked. And, unfortunately, not every one knows you. And now the thread has gone well off topic, it would be best suited for the bar.
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The 660 Peg has similar problems. Amongst others. I worked in an Aprillia dealership for two years. I'm not just repeating posts off other threads and forums or quoting MCN reviews like many do.. I know the old peg well too. What a hunk of crap that was.
Anyway, It's on deaf ears so I won't bother.
Happy riding and safe travels  
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The 660 Peg has similar problems. Amongst others. I worked in an Aprillia dealership for two years. I'm not just repeating posts off other threads and forums or quoting MCN reviews like many do.. I know the old peg well too. What a hunk of crap that was.
Anyway, It's on deaf ears so I won't bother.
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You only saw the bad side, but no burnt coils on any that I have owned and known (it is a corrosion issue we have come across).
No wiring loom changes, that can apparently depend on if you have a USA one or an Italian one.
The fuel pump is a know (small scale) issue.
I've said it before and I will say it again. All bikes have problems, you just have to find out what they are.
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Well,
I have kept meself shut up for a few days. I can get emotional sometimes.
Anyway, thanks to all who have given advice. It takes time to twiddle on a keyboard and nobosy pays you for it. The opinion has certainly been interesting and diverse.
I may ignore some advice, but I like the sound of less fuel and more water!
Go easy people!
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No problems
Ted,
No problems dude , 4000 miles throught Spain and Morocco a bit of desert and smashing the old girl to bits on the pistes.
Just one rad fan relay was on the blink, problably not connected up my me right because of  back on the UK strip down.
easily overidden and no wiring harness needed. Pegaso Mk3 is a decent horse. Espcially for a short arse like me. A dommie would have been nice, If I could just get my foot on the floor!
Go easy dude
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I envy you
Hey Davebetty, good luck with the trip. I am at the early stages of planning the same trip next year so please let us all know how it went. I would be interested in your route through Europe. I can't decide if I should make it a loop or just blast down through France and Spain to get there and back. Are you camping? I hope the planning has gone well and you are all set to go or even on the road/sand as I type.
Good luck to you. Ben
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DOH!!!!!
Davebetty
Sorry I have just found your blog so please disregard my ramblings above. This whole HU thing is new to me but so helpful. I have loved reading your blog and although only a few lines into it I will continue to read about your adventures and work out what to do for my own adventure next year.
Best wishes. Ben
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Thanks Ben,
I hope you enjoy the blog, it is fairly eventful!
I woud certainly consider the ferry to norhtern spain, its only £200 each way with a cabin, less if you get an offer at a show (ususally 10% off).
Saves teh long trip through france, tolls, stopping over, milage on the bike etc, and its nice to get someone else to do the driving. the 1000km through spain is enough as it is!
And I saw some dolphins!
cheers
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