Is this a bad idea? Newbie has a dream (Yamaha related)
Hi guys,
I have a dream  . I want to do a some long term overland travel e.g. Europe to Mongolia or Middle East or Africa.
The thing is: I never rode a bike, I don't even have a license yet. I am planning to get a bike next spring. Due to limited budget I came up with the idea to buy a "old" bike e.g. from the XT600 Series or if I am lucky I get a cheaper used XT660 and then get me some tools and learn if things break down (BEFORE THE BIG TRIP!). It's learning the hard way but I like it and I think I'll learn the most. So how bad an idea is it to get an older Yamaha from the 90s? I heard they are mechanically simple and reliable. I'd start with weekend trips in Europe.
I have some experience with overland travel in Asia in a Landcruiser and I am good with mechanics.
My initial idea is to save now till next spring and then get the bike and license (can't get it earlier due to burocratic reasons) and then maybe start a big trip in Summer/Autumn (I haven't thought this fully through yet, worstcase I postpone it)
What do you guys think?
greetings from a fellow world traveler, just came to a rest after 1 year constant travel (already planning more hehe..)
edit: I am German Citizien
Last edited by pdanjou; 21 May 2015 at 10:27.
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