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20 Oct 2007
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Old tech , New tech
I was wondering what you guys think ; for a long trip arround should you trust a older type of bike ( XT600, KLR650,DR650) or a more moder bike (DL650,GS...) the question is tough since whenyou are in Africa or in the middle of nowhere you may not find someone to fix more advance bike with injection or electronic system.I travelled in many countries with older bike and new bikes too but I will have been stress to bring my 2007 FJR1300ABS or my 1200GS to a mechanic in Recife or Dackar.
Any though.
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21 Oct 2007
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I think you have answered your own question , high tech is not fixable in a low tech environment .
My philosophy is KISS [keep it simple stupid !] .
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21 Oct 2007
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this is a common problem now!
New tech, less likely to have problems,
Old tech, more likely to be able to fix problems,
I guess it is horses for courses, if going to places where modern workshops exist, then a fuel injected modern efficient motor will be fine,
If properly in the sticks, then a single carb can't be beat
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22 Oct 2007
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I went old tech last time. I think I'd go new tech if I did it again.
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28 Oct 2007
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cant top a big aircooled single kept in fine fettle, mines totally reliable and doesnt have wires coming out of everything!!!
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29 Oct 2007
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I think the answer is mid tech... new enough to still be, "reliable" and able to get parts and have some of the new technologies.. (good lights/disk brakes) but old enough that i can fix it.. (so i am on a 2000 AT).. first travel bike was an 83 xtz (drum brakes/crap lights) ... The AT has dual disk brakes and the engine is just as simple as the XT (well kinda).. I go KISS as well! i figure if I cant fix it.. then I am in trouble...
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