Bike is coming together.

After much consideration and investigation the luggage system has been finalized, the Jesse Odyssey Bags seem to be the best solution, solid but expensive. Been very specific regarding tools, want to be as light as possible on that front and the kit that BMW have stashed under the seat seems suitable for just about every job you'd want to attempt on the road side. Will spend the rest of the Summer working hard to try and put the necessary funds in the bank to finance the trip. It's only the start of the season and we have most of the hardware we need so that is progress at least. Guidebooks and maps are arriving almost on a daily basis although we realize we can't carry much of the material. Lots of summarizing to be done. Will bring out a pocket size guide to the world in time for xmas.

Starting to do the basics to the bike to ready it for the trip and to familiarize ourselves with the bike. Inside the engine looks in very good condition, thanks to Pete for looking after it well, typical BMW engineering, solid throughout although the weight issue will make it difficult to teach Beth to ride. Will have to find something a little smaller to do a few lessons on.