Choosing
BMWs
for
this
journey
was
pretty
much
a
no-brainer.
The
reputation
and
performance
of
the
machines
are
historic,
and
support
from
clubs/riders
is
unmatched.
While
we
fully
expect
to
encounter
mechanical
problems
(otherwise
the
world
wouldn't
need
mechanics),
we
believe
these
bikes
will
carry
us
through
where
others
might
not.
This biggest
mistake we made in our planning was starting on two completely
different
style
motorcycles. So after two years while in New
Zealand, we sent Chris' R100PD back to the states and purchased a
1996
Red F650 to replace it. It was a great
decision.
| 1 mile = 1.609
kms
and/or 0.6214 miles = 1
km |
| SPARES |
TOOLS |
|
Erin's
(WHITE)
1997 F650: MODIFICATIONS
|
DESCRIPTION |
DETAILS |
LOCATION |
ODOM |
COMMENTS |
|
Purchased |
|
|
4,200 |
October, 1998 |
|
SERVICE |
Lindners
BMW |
New
Caanan, CT |
6,000 |
20-Apr-99 |
|
START |
|
May
21,
1999 |
6,750 |
|
|
Rear Tire |
Pirelli MT60 |
Milan, Italy |
11,000 |
|
|
SERVICE |
Sorte BMW |
Gent, Belgium |
12,300 |
|
|
Shock |
BMW |
Gent, Belgium |
12,300 |
Warranty |
|
Chain |
Japanese ~ DID |
Lapparranta, Finland |
17,000 |
|
|
Front Tire |
Pirelli MT60 |
Karlstad, Sweden |
18,000 |
|
|
SERVICE |
Walis BMW |
Budapest |
19,000 |
Free with TV interview |
|
Steering head brgs |
Karl
Maier
BMW |
Munich,
Germany |
21,000 |
|
|
Voltage Regulator |
BMW |
Athens, Greece |
22,800 |
Warranty |
|
Givi Rack |
|
Athens, Greece |
22,800 |
Rack broke in fall |
|
SERVICE |
Nadav's KTM |
Tel Aviv, Israel |
25,900 |
|
|
Front Tire |
Metz - Sahara 3 |
Tel Aviv, Israel |
25,900 |
prep
for
India |
|
Rear Tire |
Metz - Sahara 3 |
Tel Aviv, Israel |
25,900 |
prep for
India |
|
Chain |
DID O-ring |
Tel Aviv, Israel |
25,900 |
prep for
India |
|
F&R sprockets |
|
Tel Aviv, Israel |
25,900 |
prep for
India |
|
Scottoiler |
|
Tel Aviv, Israel |
25,900 |
|
|
Battery |
|
Tel Aviv, Israel |
25,900 |
(installed) |
|
Enter INDIA |
|
Dec
09,
1999 |
26,850 |
20,100
miles |
|
SERVICE |
|
Chiang Mai,
Thai. |
32,400 |
and Cut Windshield |
|
Rear Tire |
Used Michelin T66 |
Chiang Mai, Thailand |
32,400 |
Used tire for $3.00 |
|
Voltage Regulator |
BMW |
Chiang Mai, Thailand |
32,600 |
|
|
Front Tire |
Pirelli MT60 |
BKK, Thailand |
36,400 |
|
|
Rear Tire |
IRC Knobbies |
BKK, Thailand |
36,400 |
More aggressive for Cambodia |
|
Wheel Bearings - R |
|
P Penh, Cambodia |
37,200 |
|
|
SERVICE |
DYNAMIC MOTORS |
BKK, Thailand |
37,700 |
|
|
Chain |
DID O-ring |
BKK, Thailand |
37,800 |
|
|
F sprocket |
BMW |
BKK, Thailand |
37,800 |
|
|
Brakelight
Switch |
BMW |
BKK, Thailand |
37,800 |
Warranty? |
|
Fan |
BMW |
KL, Malaysia |
38,550 |
Warranty? |
|
Accident Repair |
BMW
Malaysia |
KL, Malaysia |
39,050 |
top |
|
Enter
AUSTRALIA |
July
31,
2000 |
40,200 |
33,450miles |
|
Pannier Repair |
|
Sydney, OZ |
40,200 |
|
|
Rear Tire |
Metz - Sahara 3 |
Sydney, OZ |
40,300 |
|
|
Battery |
|
Brisbane, OZ |
42,200 |
|
|
SERVICE |
The BMW Shop |
Brisbane, OZ |
42,300 |
self |
|
Chain |
DID X-ring |
Cairns, OZ |
43,690 |
rear spkt damaged chain |
|
F&R sprockets |
|
Cairns, OZ |
43,690 |
5,890 on rear spkt |
|
Front Tire |
Conti TKC-80 |
Katherine, OZ |
46,200 |
|
|
Rear Tire |
Conti TKC-80 |
Katherine, OZ |
46,200 |
|
|
Spark Plugs |
|
Katherine, OZ |
46,200 |
|
|
F Wheel Bearings |
|
Katherine, OZ |
46,200 |
|
|
SERVICE |
|
Perth, OZ |
49,650 |
self |
|
Clean Carbs |
|
Perth, OZ |
49,750 |
|
|
Valve Adjustment |
MOTTS BMW |
Perth, OZ |
49,800 |
Adj
cam-chain
&
intake
shims |
|
Exhaust Bandage |
|
Perth, OZ |
49,900 |
|
|
Carb Diaphragms |
K & R M/C |
Melbourne, OZ |
53,650 |
|
|
Oil
Pres
Switch |
K & R M/C |
Melbourne, OZ |
53,650 |
|
|
Muffler Gasket |
Southbank BMW |
Melbourne, OZ |
53,650 |
|
|
Fork Oil |
Jon Brison BMW |
Newcastle, OZ |
54,700 |
|
|
Rear Brake Pads |
Jon Brison BMW |
Newcastle, OZ |
54,700 |
|
|
Bleed Brakes |
Jon Brison BMW |
Newcastle, OZ |
54,700 |
|
|
Rear Tire |
Conti TKC-80 |
Sydney, OZ |
54,820 |
top |
|
Enter NEW ZEALAND |
Feb
12,
2001 |
54,920 |
48,170 |
|
Mirror |
Hamilton M/C |
Hamilton, NZ |
55,090 |
|
|
Chain -- repairs |
|
Hinds, NZ |
|
|
|
Chain |
DID O-ring |
Nelson, NZ |
59,600 |
|
|
F&R sprockets |
|
Nelson, NZ |
59,600 |
|
|
Heated grip -- Rt |
|
Nelson, NZ |
59,600 |
|
|
SERVICE |
|
Nelson, NZ |
59,600 |
should have been done
sooner |
|
Ohlins Shock |
|
Auckland, NZ |
61,420 |
Install at
motomail, May 1st |
|
Rear Tire |
Used TKC-80 |
Auckland, NZ |
61,420 |
used
tire -- gift from
motomail |
|
Fork Seals |
|
Christchurch, NZ |
62,370 |
|
|
Leave Queenstown |
|
|
63,000 |
|
|
MAJOR
SERVICE |
w/Nigel and Phil |
Christchurch, NZ |
63,300 |
self |
|
Wheel Bearings |
Red Seals |
Christchurch, NZ |
63,333 |
upgrade
(old
were
ok) |
Odyssey
Panniers |
Jesse Luggage |
Christchurch, NZ |
63,350 |
|
|
Ohlins Setup |
Hawera M/C |
Hawera, NZ |
64,380 |
Firmer springs and setup |
|
Topcase Bracket |
w/ Murray |
Levin, NZ |
64,655 |
|
|
MAJOR
WORK |
Moto-Mail |
Auckland, NZ |
65,100 |
Kerry spent 8 days on
bikes! |
|
Valve Seats |
|
|
65,100 |
Intake was 0.000 --
open
engine |
|
Valve Shims |
same as Yamaha |
|
65,100 |
Intake = 275 & 280 |
|
21" Front Rim |
Excel Rim |
|
65,100 |
+
extended fork/fender
brace |
|
Front Tire |
Conti TKC-80 |
|
65,100 |
|
|
Rear Tire |
Conti TKC-80 |
|
65,100 |
Intake = 275 & 280 |
|
Chain |
DID O-Ring |
|
65,100 |
|
|
Sprockets |
|
|
65,100 |
Still OK, but changed for SA |
|
Absorber |
BMW |
|
65,100 |
under R
sprocket |
|
Linkage |
BMW |
|
65,100 |
Bushes/Needles |
|
Spark Plugs |
NGK Platinum |
|
65,100 |
|
|
Spark Plug Caps |
NGK |
|
65,100 |
|
|
Carb Drain Screws |
|
|
65,100 |
|
|
Carb Diaphragms |
|
|
65,100 |
|
|
Givi Rack |
Givi |
|
65,100 |
Givi provided for free |
|
Givi Topcase |
E52 Maxi |
|
65,100 |
Old =
damaged |
|
Horn |
Hella |
|
65,100 |
|
|
Front Brake Pads |
|
|
65,300 |
|
|
Change Coolant |
Motul |
|
65,300 |
|
|
Weld |
Moto-Mail |
|
65,300 |
Rear
Sub-frame
Crack |
|
Enter SOUTH AMERICA |
Oct
01,
2001 |
65,500 |
58,750 |
|
Oil in
Airbox? |
|
|
68,775 |
top |
|
Fuel Filter |
|
Buenos Aires |
69,260 |
no good with Acerbis tank |
|
100,000 kms |
Buenos Aires |
Dec
12,
2001 |
69,270 |
62,520 miles on trip |
|
Clean Carbs |
Cordasco BMW |
Buenos Aires |
69,355 |
|
|
Fuel Filter (REMOVE) |
|
Buenos Aires |
69,355 |
BAD IDEA -- HAD TO REMOVE |
|
Front Tire |
Used - Motocare |
Buenos Aires, AR |
69,360 |
Mariano gave used tire to get to
Ushuaia |
|
Rear Tire |
Used - Motocare |
Buenos Aires, AR |
69,360 |
Mariano gave used tire to get to
Ushuaia |
|
Front Tire |
Put back original Tire |
Rio Gallegos, AR |
71,345 |
1,985 miles asphalt, Original back
on |
|
Rear Tire |
Put back original Tire |
Rio Gallegos, AR |
71,345 |
1,985 miles asphalt, Original back
on |
|
SERVICE |
|
Ushuaia, AR |
71,730 |
self |
|
Rear Tire |
Conti TKC-80 |
Bariloche, AR |
73,560 |
8,460 -- Ruta 40 really tore
up the
tires |
|
Sprockets |
|
Bariloche, AR |
73,560 |
8,460 --
rear
OK, but had
spares |
|
Chain |
DID O-ring |
Bariloche, AR |
73,560 |
8,460 -- Could have gone a little
further |
|
Shock Broke |
|
Futaleufu, CL |
74,450 |
Bracket broke at the bottom of the
shock |
|
Shock Repair |
|
Bariloche, AR |
74,690 |
Aluminum weld |
SERVICE |
|
Ushuaia,
Tierra
del
Fuego |
71,730 |
self |
|
MAJOR
WORK |
|
San Rafael, AR |
75,985 |
self |
|
Breather Seal |
|
San Rafael, AR |
75,985 |
Oil in airbox -- open engine to
repair |
|
Rings |
|
San Rafael, AR |
75,985 |
|
|
Valves |
|
San Rafael, AR |
75,985 |
Cut valve
stems
&
made spring
pocket |
|
Fork Seals |
|
San Rafael, AR |
75,985 |
|
|
Clean Carbs |
|
San Rafael, AR |
75,985 |
|
|
Free-Wheel Bearing |
|
San Rafael, AR |
75,985 |
Special bearing behind Magneto |
|
Clutch Springs |
|
San Rafael, AR |
75,985 |
Springs from Red |
|
SERVICE |
|
San Rafael, AR |
75,985 |
self |
|
Air Filter |
BMW |
|
75,985 |
Original shrank |
|
Shock Repair |
Ohlins, Gregorio Racing |
Cordoba, AR |
76,625 |
Replace damaged parts and full
svc |
|
Oil Change |
|
Cordoba, AR |
76,625 |
Had to change oil after work on
Engine |
|
Bearings |
BMW |
Cordoba, AR |
76,625 |
Replace shock/swing arm
bearings |
|
Bushes |
|
Cordoba, AR |
76,625 |
Grease bearings,
chg shock arm
bush |
|
Repair Engine Case |
|
La
Rioja, AR |
77,020 |
Damaged:
over-tighten leaky
gasket |
|
Brake pads - Rear |
|
Salta, AR |
78,000 |
|
|
Front Sprocket -- 15 |
|
Salta, AR |
78,000 |
Change for high altitude |
|
Shock Repair |
Ohlins, Gregorio Racing |
Cordoba, AR |
78,000 |
Repair preload -- gas leaked
out |
|
Main Jet - Altitude |
|
Humahuaca,
AR |
78,138 |
125 from stock 137.5 |
|
Air Filter - Clean |
|
Villazon, Bolivia |
78,380 |
|
|
Air Filter - Clean |
|
Uyuni, Bolivia |
78,535 |
|
|
Air Filter - Clean |
| |
