RUST magazine: RUST#40
Honda CRF450L – RUST rides Honda’s new super high-spec trail bike. Does it deliver? 2019 ADV – EICMA revealed a whole new swathe of mid-size adventure bikes for 2019, RUST assesses the potential of each… CHRIS BIRCH – in life we go through many changes, Chris Birch was once an extreme enduro god, now he’s fast becoming an adventure-riding god! ARIZONA – our first report back from our road trip across western America follows eight Arizona locals on a typical play day in the desert plus, of course, lots more Jon Bentman (Editor, RUST)
Honda CRF450L – RUST rides Honda’s new super high-spec trail bike. Does it deliver?
2019 ADV – EICMA revealed a whole new swathe of mid-size adventure bikes for 2019, RUST assesses the potential of each…
CHRIS BIRCH – in life we go through many changes, Chris Birch was once an extreme enduro god, now he’s fast becoming an adventure-riding god!
ARIZONA – our first report back from our road trip across western America follows eight Arizona locals on a typical play day in the desert
plus, of course, lots more
Jon Bentman
(Editor, RUST)
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LONG TERMER<br />
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My plan is to leave the basic<br />
platform as is, any upgrades are to<br />
be the few essential items that will<br />
make this bike more resilient to my<br />
plan of long-distance travel. I want<br />
the T to become my GS alternative,<br />
my tourer, capable of leaving the tar<br />
when necessary. My focus then is on<br />
upgrading the suspension, adding<br />
chassis and engine protection,<br />
new tyres, a windshield and some<br />
custom-fashioned soft luggage<br />
anchor points. I may also have to<br />
replace the triple clamps, bars and<br />
the control units too – these are the<br />
only ‘iffy’ parts on the bike where<br />
you can see cost saving rather than<br />
quality. A good set of CNC machined<br />
clamps to replace the forged OEM<br />
part, a set of Renthal bars and<br />
upgraded control units and grips<br />
should to finish off the build.<br />
With the Christmas holidays<br />
approaching I know it will be<br />
January before I’m able to escape<br />
the routine of life again and<br />
find familiarity in my departure<br />
– recognising that to me, the<br />
motorcycle is not only the touchpad<br />
but also the accelerant in my<br />
search for self-expression. Each<br />
bike and each ride contributing to<br />
the creativity of thought in their<br />
own unique way. I look forward to<br />
beginning the journey with the T.<br />
72<br />
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