DMT - Day minus 18 - Parts of Parts

All the bikes for the trip are in the garage. Check them over, adjust the chains and we're ready to go!

Oh how I wish that were true ...

However, this time the parts are coming in on schedule and things are looking good. Happy Trails sent the bash plate and racks for the Rally which looked great.

Jason ordered the extra mounting plate for the Transalp rack so that we could carry a RotoPax with extra fuel. The ATK has limited range and we don't want to run out so the Transalp and Rally will be carrying extra fuel.

Baja trip in 2008

However, the instructions to retrofit my older frame with the newer accessory call for drilling holes through it. Not an option since the last trip to Baja called for some impromptu welding along the way. To beat the rush and avert a frustrating problem I'm taking the whole frame to a local welder to be assembled properly. It will actually end up stronger with the plate adding strength and rigidity.

Just another item on the endless checklist of preparations. After all, if it wasn't for the last minute when would things ever get done?

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