Hello

@Touring Ted
Yes the rear shock is really hard. No suspension work at all. Those are one of the things that I will have to do, besides Brakes, chains ect.. ect..
What I like about the bike I never had to replace anything, just brakes and chains.
My brother with his Brand new bought BMW dakar, allready had several problems... well at least his engine is not using oil at all with the same mileage.

The shipping costs (just oneway, maybe we will ship our bikes to south africa from argentina depending on the funds) are about 2500 swiss francs for both bikes. Around 2900-3000 US Dollars. But what I read on the forums here it can be shipped cheaper.
I am allready am watching craigslist for weeks now. I think the motorbikes are still a little cheaper here. Biggest bugger is finding an adress in the US.
Would you take all youre travel equipment from home or buy it in the US ? Like fuel stove, tent, side racks with panniers ect ect ?
I think we will end up buying the bikes in the US. It is the most reasonable and enviromental friendly option.

@ Magnon
I love my old KLR, but again I try not to stick so much to material stuff .. .
I would buy any brand or bike, it just should leave enough funds for the Ride and some , have good suspension and some dirt capabilities.


If you guys go with a partner (each with own bike), would you go with the same model ?

thanks 4 the inputs, greetz