Thanks backofbeyond, I know, it's going to be a very interesting trip to say the least!
I went to Mauritania on a Honda AT a few of years ago and found the W. Sahara stretch a little irritating at times, but that's what makes the destination all the better.
You're right about the breakdown scenario, my only real concern with my bike will be the heat, what with it being two-stroke and 55 years old! Still, it makes the trip a bit more interesting I guess. I'm actually trying to pick peoples brains about the petroil mix in hot weather, but you know how it is, people are all happy to give advice without actually having the knowledge or experience in the first place.
I head out this Sunday (10th) and the bike is all prepped and as ready as it'll ever be. I'm going to take some decent SAE50 with me for when it really hots up, and as for the two-stroke oil, i'm pretty sure it's in abundance down there. When I was in Morocco a couple of months ago (drove down in the car) I found it everywhere I went. Fingers crossed.
Will keep you posted.
Regards
Christian
PS - my bike is the single 250....1 less problem to worry about!
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