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G650 Dakar Easily doable but probably expensive. Here's the BMW parts microfiche so you can figure out what parts you would need to replace. Another thought is buying the White Power/Ohlins suspension upgrade from Touratech. Betcha a beer that after you buy the bike and all the necessary...

Flat bed w/wheel wells Kevin, why not have a welding shop fabricate a platform from 2" or2 1/2" square tube and either mount it to the original bed mounts or configure a torque free mount. Use 1" marine ply as the decking. Similar to what this guy did...

PS v Cummins v dura max If you're considering new trucks, my opinion as to which is best would be the results aren't in. It seems that all the mfg are struggling with mods required for low sulfur diesel. My ideal truck would be the Superduty, with the Cummins backed by the Allison. Used, the...

Ah, You gotta love that classic kit. Much nicer than the welded wire versions that regularly wash up on the beach. Though they occasionally contain dinner. Jim :eatchicke

Fwc & Fj 62 Oh to have a 62 again. Jim:Astrologist:

G650 Gs Picture in your mind the 2000-2007 F650 GS, that is the G650 GS. The updated rotax single that was introduced with the other G650s is added and the chassis and gear of the older GS. Alas no Dakar version. Jim

Bedford Custom EV http://www.expedition-vehicle.co.uk/Welcome.html Jim

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=682027 I saw this on a Westy list serv, maybe worth a look see for someone in Canada. IIRC the 1.6L TD has all of about 50hp. Jim

Dodge? Given that the future of Dodge and the rest of Chrysler LLC is so up in the air, I wouldn't invest a dime in developing on the 5500 platform. My two cents. Jim

Keys Assuming that you have proper title, any BMW dealer should be able to get you keys using the VIN number. All the keys are chipped so that the ID info on the chip needs to match that in the ecu for the bike to run. Jim

Striking Viking Glenn Heggstad is a hoot. Max BMW had him up to do his presentation. A great story teller and he imparts a lot of information about overland travel. If you ever have the chance to hear him speak, go for it. Another great presentation to see is Helge Pederson's Jim

Rent I'm not aware of any long term rentals. If you have your heart set on a KTM or Beemer, buy used and sell when the trip is done. Who know if you buy right you can make a profit. Chances are that a used bike may have gear that you'd want and quite likely wouldn't be on a rental, unless...

+2 on this suggestion. The situation you described is difficult and not knowing the road, 2 lane or 4, oncoming traffic etc suggesting other options is difficult. My general rule is to leave space in front of me and not worry about the tailgater. With enough cushion I can have choices as to...

Trumpy Owwwww, that's purty. It will look real nice dirty. Congrats and good luck. Jim:bike_rider:

Paved expeditions Years ago I met a guy taking the summer to tour the country and camping along the way. Choice of ride Porsche 944. I looked at that, looked at the Dodge pickup we were in and thought about the roads we had traversed that day and realized that he was on to something. The...

Bench seats Or for shepherding bachelor parties to gentleman's clubs. Jim:costumed-smiley-007

What does it weigh? Scott, have you had an opportunity to put XV-JP on a scale and what does it weigh? Lovely rig, your toys make me green Thanks Jim

Urals My understanding the the export versions of the Ural as significantly different than the RDM versions. Different electrics, brakes and suspension. If I were to undertake the rebuild of an earlier Ural, and I keep thinking about one, I'd seriously consider installing a BMW R75 motor...

F650 :arabia: Good luck Jim

Trumpy It looks like a nice bike, good luck with it. Jim