This is what 15,000 miles looks like! We reached that milestone on the run into San Cristobal, on the 112th day of the trip.
Some stats;
- Started the trip with 11500 miles on the bike.
- 134 miles per day average
- 41.5 mpg average (US) (5.6 l/100km, 50mpg UK)
Carrying about 200lb (including the weight of the panniers themselves) - 3 problems with the bike – all warranty
– a final drive seal
– left fork seal
– and the most serious, the rear shock lost all damping, replaced with Ohlins - 24000 mile service done at 21000 – all valves in spec.
- 1 set of Bridgestone tires, one used rear Bridgestone that was about 1/3 worn, and at the moment I’m 6000 miles into a set of Heidenau K60’s.
- Damage – a tiny ding in tank from a nut falling from a tree, a crack in the left side panel from me dropping the bike on a curb
And that is IT! The bike is running better than ever…
