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I am not a huge fan of the 690 either, looks wise.

For pure bike sexiness I would go for a second hand 2005-2007 ktm 640 with the full rally fairing...

Uh, yeah, about the Honda...

Don't get me wrong, it's a very capable reliable bike. Like buying a Land Cruiser.

...but I am more of a Defender guy.


I guess the telling statement would be,...

David did Benjy pass along the invite for the two of you to join us for an Epic Utah trip after Expo?

Ray

Matt's Overland Vespa unfortunately is not making it to the show...

Nice, are you planning to put some sliders on it? I've found them invaluable on 109s and 110s.

Ray

Ha,

I was listening to Brian talking to your husband yesterday over the phone about finding a shop, and didn't realize you guys were the same family he was talking to.

Small world.

Ray

Finally got the XL650 out to stretch her legs on a camping trip with Flounder and Matt this weekend.

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I don't suppose you'd trade it for a fully loaded mint, low mileage 2004 Ford Explorer?

I was about to list the Explorer for $8600, but my plan was to sell it and buy a nice LWB RRC...

Yeah, there is very little high-speed/low-drag about this truck.

:sombrero:

Oh, speaking of LR tools, if anyone has a set of Whitworth spanners on this side of the pond, I have three series ones at home that would be grateful. I am always struggling to find the closest fit...

Awesome, I have been following your blog the last few weeks as you guys were getting ready.

We always pay attention to overland family threads, we've got three little ones and it's always...

Actually I think that little driveshaft socket tool looks pretty useful. When I had to pull my front shaft in a parking lot a few months ago I used the usual 2 wrenches but this would have saved a...

Some very sweet trucks in this thread

This is going to be an epic trip. I especially am keen to see how the Dodge does on the same trip as the Land Cruisers. The LC is such a trusted Overland vehicle, but on paper the Dodge makes a lot...

I love the Lamborghini tractors, especially the R Series with the forward sloped nose, it reminds me of the fighters from Battlestar Galactica.

Cant wait for the update

The way we positioned the steel Jerry Can holder, the big Pelican case was wedged in with steel on three sides. We used a couple of good quality ratchet straps to keep it secure. Each strap was rated...

It is a beautiful truck. Are you going to have it at Overland Expo so people can take a look at it?

Ray

Yay, the Axe thread is back! I love this thread, but that just because I am from Canuckistan.

And I need to agree with P.N. Yetti, I think the Pulaski is an awesome tool to carry in your truck.

I would recommend just putting the fuel cans on the roof rack itself if you are able to.

Ray

The recommended cargo weight for my Defender was somewhere around 2000 pounds stock.

It now has heavier springs, E-rated tires, etc so I'm not sure what the uprated weight rating would be. I'm...

As a serious answer, I agree with Matt, the factory service manual is invaluable to carry in your truck, since there have been many times that I've needed to either fix something myself on the trail,...

Here's my first Land Rover. It was a 2005 td5 110 hardtop.

Cheers

Ray

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Here's mine. With the 35" tires I can still get them stuffed into the wheel wells. When I run 38's it doesn't work so well ;-)

I'm running dislocation cones, extended brake lines, bent trailing...

Did that dude seriously paint a land rover with rust-coloured paint?

What a tool.