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Post by estiron on Jan 2, 2010 22:44:00 GMT 1
Hello! I'm planning to do a trip of about 3 months from Switzerland through Austria, the Balkan countries, Greece, Turkey, eventually Syria, Caucasus, western Russia, Scandinavia, Germany and back to Switzerland. All on a '91 Revere with currently 90'000 km  Since a couple of weeks this trip runs in my mind. its Saturday night and I am not going out, because I'm planning and surfing and reading and fantasizing... I will do this trip alone, so it is pretty important to know the revere well, so i can give her all the affection she needs  Before leaving I'm going to replace the seat, make it a bit harder (otherwise the trip ends in Austria at the latest). A complete check from a mechanic is also on my list. Tires are almost new, 2000 KM. Idle light is not working, neither is the horn. But all in all I never had problems with that bike!! Is there anything I should especially take care of? Thanks in advance + Greetings estiron |
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Post by skyhook on Jan 2, 2010 23:08:20 GMT 1
Well I am sure the Bike can do the trip, Only prob I did not for-see was the thermostat sticking, So might pay you to check,change it and keep coolant top up at all times, Other than that a good check over and a services and double check all the gear you need to carries.
Good luck on your planed trip.
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Post by estiron on Jan 2, 2010 23:27:55 GMT 1
Thanx for the answer! yeah, I read your spanish tale^^ will keep it in mind!
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Post by McF on Jan 3, 2010 0:09:36 GMT 1
Mein Gross Gott!
Das ist ein Epic
I estimate 6,500 miles which is near enough 10,500 Km
3 months = 13 weeks or 91 days
that makes 71 miles or 115 Km per day - EVERY DAY!
May not sound like much, but 90+ days of 2 hours or more in the saddle will soon start to feel like a pain in the bollix (and elsewhere). It will be quite an adventure!
Have you done many of those Km on your aNTy?
I doubt your tyres with 2,000Km (1,250miles) on them already will last the whole journey.
Think about taking some "tyreweld" or similar as a "fail safe", but make sure you have some breakdown cover with punctures etc included. I would also suggest you take an index of tyre companies with you too.
A good service will be essential before you start. With those miles kilometres on your aNTy, it is worth ensuring that cam chains etc are up to the job - a simple thing to check with an indicating "wedgee" on the cam chain adjusters.
Change all of the fluids, including final drive oil, fork oil and coolant.
Most important will be to make sure you take with you a sense of humour, your digital camera and a mobile internet connection so that you can post news of your adventures
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Post by Jaz66 on Jan 3, 2010 0:09:58 GMT 1
Hi estiron. Why not be a member, and get the best of the forum. Stories tales and technical help, all for the cost of.............? NOTHING, what could be better value..? Go on you know it makes sense.... ;D ;D Either way the trip need telling with pictures and words...... |
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Jan 3, 2010 23:06:25 GMT 1
Hi estiron.
almost missed this thread and echo jazz.
Pull up a chair and join the club mate. I would love to keep upto date with your trip.
Kind regards
Roger
89 Revere
Great Bike
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Post by Buzzin (^_^) on Jan 4, 2010 11:19:14 GMT 1
Well, my quick tip: make sure the choke cable works (it get's cold up there) and that you have a spare clutch cable....they have been known to be bad. If you have some spare space...take a spare throttle cable too. Things that will almost certainly brake on a drop: clutch/brake leavers and brake/shifting pedals....again, if you have the space....take spares, nothing it worse then having to stop a huge journey due to a € 3,- piece of aluminium... The foot pegs should be ok...I believe the back/passenger once can be used as spares... Take some proper tools with you, including the special sparkplug thingy... Make sure most things are well up to the journey, so do a complete service...filters (don't forget the petrol filter), fluids and adjustments (valve clearance and balance the carbs) Ow...and fixing the horn might help with stray animals and nutcase drivers  As for on the journey itsself I would suggest a small reserve tank of fuel...you never know if a gas station might be closed... Some food/drink to get you through the day and a gas/petrol cooker to make yourself something warm if you are stuck. Don't forget to rest before you feel tired. The moment you feel tires, you're already a danger to yourself... Well...after all that, please join the site, but most of all: enjoy! |
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Post by McF on Jan 4, 2010 12:34:23 GMT 1
Excellent advice there from Buzzin, especially on spares to take. On throttle cables - it is a "push me, pull you" arrangement (two cables), the spare that you do need is the "Cable A" (pull). If this does break, you can swap the "Cable B" and use this on it's own Cable A is part number 17910-MN8-670 Clutch Cable is part number 22870-MN8-920 Don't forget some spare bulbs, a can of WD40 and a large roll of "Duck tape" (I hope these are well enough known international brands) and some plastic cable ties. My personal "cannot be without it" is a small LED headtorch I have two basic principles: Plan for the worst then hope for the best If something can go wrong, it will go wrong, and usually at night, when it's raining and you're miles from anywhere Do check local laws etc for mandatory equipment etc. This will help for planning in Europe www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas/compulsory_equipment.htmlThese are a handy idea www.digitaldogtag.co.uk/ but probably less helpful outside of Western Europe (or even the UK). But it is worth considering how you will protect your documents, identify yourself if (god forbid!) you become a casualty and how you can provide proof of ownership etc if you get stopped at a border control. Make sure you leave details of your route and timetable with at least two different people (in case anything happens to one of them!) and check in every day, or to an agreed timetable to confirm all is well. |
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Jan 4, 2010 15:41:22 GMT 1
re "These are a handy idea www.digitaldogtag.co.uk/ but probably less helpful outside of Western Europe (or even the UK). But it is worth considering how you will protect your documents, identify yourself if (god forbid!) you become a casualty and how you can provide proof of ownership etc if you get stopped at a border control." The dog tags do give you a multi lingual way to tell people your information and there is also a pass-worded section of the tag for scanned copies of you documents. |
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Post by De Graaf van Salland on Jan 4, 2010 21:47:47 GMT 1
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Before leaving I'm going to replace the seat, make it a bit harder (otherwise the trip ends in Austria at the latest). A complete check from a mechanic is also on my list. Tires are almost new, 2000 KM. Idle light is not working, neither is the horn. But all in all I never had problems with that bike!!
