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auxiliary fuel tank such as a Camel Tank at
the same time.
With that said, however, there are definitely
things I still want to do with the Rally.
First up on the hit list is to finally sort out the
suspension. The more I get used to the bike the
more I want to ride it harder, and the factory
suspension really holds it back, particularly the
rear end.
I’d also like to give the seat some attention,
as it’s got to the point where I’m feeling a bit
more sore than I want to be on the commute
to Auckland to collect test bikes. While I could
order something from overseas, I think I’ll more
than likely keep things local and pop over to
Morrinsville to talk to DR Trim (we’ve also had
great results on bike seats with McDonald Motor
Trimmers in Tauranga – Ed) to see what they
can do to make the CRF’s seat just that bit
more comfortable for longer trips.
Last up is sorting out some new luggage
specific to the bike, as the main reason I got
hold of the Rally is to properly get out on some
weekend-long adventures exploring this brilliant
country we call home.
To date I’ve been making do with a 12-year old
Oxford tank bag and a large backpack, but
after losing the tank bag (which is designed for
a bike with more tank surface area) while
bombing along Kariotahi Beach I need to find
something that fits the small 10.2 litre fuel tank
a little better.
The end goal is to have the bike set up so I can
take it on the Kriega Dusty Butt and Long Way
Around rides one day, and I’m sure so long as I
manage to make it tick the rest of my boxes it’ll
make for a thrifty little adventure machine
down the track.
50 KIWI RIDER