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Originally Posted by oldbmw
Blessed if I could see one in Europe.
Think My Enfield is a good tourer, but maybe Guzzzi's V7 also . (No drive chains)
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I would suggest the Enfield may hold the key to the chain vs shaft question. When I ran in my bullet the OEM chain needed cleaning daily (less time than waiting for a cuppa to cool), adjusting weekly and was shot in a few thousand miles. I then used the tool kit stowed on the bike plus a chain breaker to fit a modern chain. This was still cleaned at the afternoon tea break but was adjusted once in the remaining 10000 miles before I sold the bike.
Changing the oil in the drive shaft of my K100 was probably as much time in total but required a shopping trip to get oil and a ride to the council tip to get rid of the old stuff. Had something mechanical broken I'd bet on needing more than the stuff in the panniers.
Personal choice of course and OT but not a factor I'd use to pick a bike.
Back on topic, which of the 125's or 250's have bigger tank options? I liked the look of the Kawasaki 250 traily until I worked out the fuel range. 7.7 litres is too small for Wales on a Sunday never mind places with spicier food.
Andy
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