We finally arrive in Germany full of anticipation of leaving in a few days time. Our friends in Germany however have other ideas and manage to trap us for a few days more.
It was not very difficult though. Wherever we go in Germany we are met with unbridled friendliness and the want to help. And help they did!
By the time we arrived 90% of the prep work to our bikes was already done. Shock bearings overhauled, fork seals replaced, new water pump gears, new wheel bearings, full services, custom bash plates, cam mounts and chain guards as well a complete new paint job ensured that our bikes looked anything but kaput. We feel even better prepared than the last trip.
Our sincere thanks to all the folk at SW-Motech/Bags Connection for all their invaluable assistance and kindness. Jurgen, Uwe, Achim, Adam , Jorge , Kai and all the other folk at SWBC for their help making our task that much simpler. Without this help we would probably still be working on our bikes.
Our thanks too to the folk at Heidenau for the new K60 tyres

Final work at Achims home garage. Achim has a passion for “old timers” and restores them. When I grow up I want a home workshop like this….
Comment ? No comment ! The pics are telling more than enough ;-)
Very lovely pics and there haven’t been special parties, that’s usual:-)))
Wow, and there you go!
And that faces of Harry….certain things will never change – do they sell Crackling in Germany? How will he survive in Russia? ENJOY!
Wow, so great to see the parties are happening and that you are on the road. Safe journey
You FIB!!!!! Those cant be your tatty old Dakars!!!
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We can both SEE and FEEL the mounting excitement/anticipation and wondered if you were ever going to start!! Great to know you are NOW ‘on your bikes’. Have a safe and wonderful time.
It almost felt as if you would still have time for one more party! Take care of these livers.
Glad to know you have set out and thanks for a feel of the departure
Great photos and Jan also impressed by the workshop