Stroker touring - tips?
Have just bought a 1967 BSA Bantam D14 for some modest tours in the UK and europe, which, as most people will know, is a wee two stroke bike with a 175 cc engine.
Any tips from people who ride strokers for touring? I'm used to riding 4 stroke Yamaha XT and Enfield Bullet, so the Bantam is going to be a new experience.
One thing I was wondering was how the two-stroke engine (especially one that is 44 years old) will cope with long days on the road. I believe the Bantam was quite a tough wee beast, but it is wee and I want to be sure not to ask too much of it.
I'd also like to hear of any neat solutions to carrying and measuring oil for your petroil mixture on the road. And how easy is it to get two stroke oil on the road in Europe? (West and East)
And more generally - riding small and underpowered bikes - top tips to ensure the experience remains enjoyable!
Cheers,
Matt
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