Hey there folks

After a failed attempt due to logistics(APEC summit in Vladivostok in Sept last year) I will be returning to Mongolia/Siberia next year as I have 'unfinished business'. We missed out on a huge area we wanted to see so wish to return and try to finish our travel plan. However this time we will be on motorbikes instead of in the Land Rover.

We plan to start in UB head North into Russia and go around East side of Lake Baikal. Onto Lena River barge and follow Vilyuisky Tract. Magadan BAM etc.

We have Xchallenge(for myself) and XT250 (for my very short legged partner michele). We are about to buy two Husabergs (FE570/450 )

We would like to take the Bergs on this trip just for a bit of fun even tho they are not the best choice and the other bikes are more 'sensible'

However Michele copes better with less weight (and more power!!) and she is actually the one pushing for the 'enduro' spec bikes to go!!

Would you risk taking these bikes and minimal gear for a 6-8000km trip with potential for crap fuel. We would run low power mode and change filters etc.

Realise there is lots of info on ADV about set up but I am looking for advice from you guys in the field.

FE570 is known for its reliable engine and I really like the idea.

Your thoughts??

Walter C you out there somewhere?? I know you have talked of it but not done it - yet??

I guess the worst that can happen is we break down a lot so no difference to taking the poor old Land Rover really ;-)

Thanks in advance

Callum

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