From my previous experience working in an Aprillia dealership, I won't argue with that

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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!

Good luck DaveBetty! (carry extra fuel!)

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.

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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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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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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