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4.6Our appreciation

Why we truly like our Nordisk Oppland 3 tent

The selection of our tent wasn’t exactly a walk in the park to say the least. We had a few criteria that should guide us through the vast amount of tents currently on the market. We compared and discussed, comp...
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Husky 701 mods for traveling

The Husky 701 is already a pretty capable bike, but it needs some modifications to turn it into a real off road travel machine. Check out the modifications we have done prior to leaving on our 5 years RTW adven...
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6 tips for cheap tyre and spare shipping

Tyres on the back? I just don't get it! You see them pass by quite often nowadays, the pictures of fully loaded motorbikes as if the only thing they decided not stow in their panniers were the flat screen TV o...
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4.7Our appreciation

The Husqvarna 701 Enduro

Every adventure bike is a compromise but we think we got pretty darn close to our ideal bike for this trip. We opted for the 2016 Husqvarna 701 enduro for various reasons. 1. The Powerful engine The engine...
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The end of mineral clutch oil

There was little light in my garage when I decided to swap the original clutch slave for an upgraded aftermarket Oberon model. It was the day before we left so it was all done in the typical rush of the last mo...
Selecting the right adventure helmet

6 criteria for adventure helmet selection

Selecting the right helmet for a motorbike adventure is something that should be done with consideration. After all, you are going to have a lid on your head for extended periods in time, so you might want to m...
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Meet the new Husqvarna 701 enduro

The decision is made:   Soon in our garage for a Round The World makeover 2 Husqvarna 701 enduro bikes Our ultimate bike for our 5 years adventure!   Stay tuned for more info on the ...
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7 benchmarks for adventure jacket selection

Selecting the right adventure jacket for the trip. Finding your way through the various brands and collections. It can be hard sometimes as your gear can make the difference between a fun ride and utter sufferi...
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Wheel bearing replacement

Replacing a wheel bearing after a complete failure, driving the outer bearing race out using basic tools requires a bit of creativity, but it all sure is possible. Just read on... All of a sudden, no warnings ...
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Change chain & sprockets

Have a look at our latest tutorial on how to change the chain and sprockets on your bike using just the Terra-X chain breaker and some basic tools. Have fun!...