Hello Utaka I do have a swagbag that I imported from Mr Swagman in Australia - just about every man and his wife make them over there - have a look at his web site. Mine is advertised as a Biker swag, comes without a foam mattress and weighs about 6kg. It is very well made. However, probably better ...

For once I seem to be ahead of the game
Photographed last week at Wickham Market, East Anglia.

That's a nice bike.............................trying desperately hard to be a Kawasaki .

Statler Those tyres look rather meaty. What make are they please?

Trevor

Have a look at Trailblazers they are based at the 'white' village of Competa in
southern Spain. I had one day with them three summers ago.
Suggest that you check out the fine print regarding operators policy on 'breakages'
they are not all the same.

Trevor

Congratulations Sprocket on your new bike and welcome to the W650/W800 fold. The engine is an absolute gem. I have a 2001 W650 that I have had for six years. When I viewed it at the dealers I was alarmed at the state of it. The swinging arm had been hand painted. There was rust on the frame below th...

May I suggest the Nolan 43 Air. I've had one for about a year and I chose it because it has a large viewing aperture. It's also a 'system helmet' the chin bar is removable. I felt if I didn't on with it I could revert to a jet style helmet that had previously.

Trevor

Take a look at Andy Strapz Expedition Tank Panniers, available from 'Zen Overland'.

Trevor

No.12 The Broads National Park, How Hill - round trip 425 miles. My overnight camp at Stroud Hill Park, Pidley nr. St Ives.
I tend to keep things simple.

Thank you for your input. I've now replaced the swinging arm with the one I bought off ebay. It was in good condition - no rust - and came with bearings. However, I decided to spray paint it to give some extra protection. I also took the opportunity to re-new the sprockets and chain as they were wel...

How about giving consideration to a 'Rolling Boil' a different part of the country each year. This would give members an opportunity to attend who would otherwise be put off by
the thought of a long journey.

Trevor