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Reference Section
 


We hope our travels and this Website have inspired you.  This section provides further information and reference material pertaining to the trip.  We hope it will be of use to anyone planning a similar trip.  Please click on the relevant section for more information:
 

1.  The Bikes:


BMW F650GS – overview & preparation, how they fared on the road – their strengths and their shortcomings.
 

2.  Kit & Equipment: 


All the accoutrements necessary for the trip - Riding Gear – what worked & what didn’t; Some notes on Accommodation we used; Camping Apparel & Clothing; Bike spares; Computer and Photographic supplies.
 

3.  References:


Recommended background reading for inspiration, the Guide Books we used and info on maps of various regions and countries.
 

4.  Documentation:


There was no special documentation required for the Pan-American journey but here is a list of what you do need and some tips on dealing with customs & police.  Also looks at how we shipped the bikes there & back again and what health precautions we took and insurance.
 

5.  Useful Links


Links to associated, relevant or useful sites on the Web.
 

6. About This Website


Some details on our website, it's origins and what it was like to maintain it on the road.
 


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