Itchy Boots - New Season

Noraly writes:

"This has been the longest period of not posting any videos on YouTube since I started my channel in 2018 (*insert motorcycle accident and recovery time).
BUT - I am going to be back with a new season of Itchy Boots adventures starting in early October 2024, so it’s only a matter of a few weeks now !!

Last preparations for my motorcycle are in progress, I’ve collected an important visa and most of all - I can’t wait to hit the road!!! Let’s go!!

"

She has bought new tools, so she has decided on a new steed. Wonder what bike she is getting, and where she is going?

Most likely the new Himalayan

sidetrack said:

Most likely the new Himalayan

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Weight is a real issue for her - picking up a bike. And she has tasted the benefits of a good suspension. Not sure if the Himalayan ticks all the boxes?

Jacobsroodt said:

Weight is a real issue for her - picking up a bike. And she has tasted the benefits of a good suspension. Not sure if the Himalayan ticks all the boxes?

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The new 450 is much improved and a "game changer" if you listen to all the Vloggers

The Rally 300 still her best choice.

Voge?...... Kove?..... CF Moto?

sidetrack said:

The new 450 is much improved and a "game changer" if you listen to all the Vloggers

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The new Himalayan, at 198kg wet plus 30kg luggage - 40kg heavier than a CRF300L. 230kg is a lot of weight to lift. With 29kW - almost the same as the CRF300. She is smarter than that.

Jacobsroodt said:

The new Himalayan, at 198kg wet plus 30kg luggage - 40kg heavier than a CRF300L. 230kg is a lot of weight to lift. With 29kW - almost the same as the CRF300. She is smarter than that.

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I agree that the CRF300 is perfect for her. There isn't anything better all round that I am aware off.

Getting the same bike twice in a row is so boring, but then she had two Himalayans in a row.
CRF300 Rally with seriously upgraded suspension would be a no brainer.
Reliability is a key issue here, and the previous 300 did 80K with minimum issues.

Jacobsroodt said:

The new Himalayan, at 198kg wet plus 30kg luggage - 40kg heavier than a CRF300L. 230kg is a lot of weight to lift. With 29kW - almost the same as the CRF300. She is smarter than that.

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I wish a CRF300 had 29kw !

sidetrack said:

I wish a CRF300 had 29kw !

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CRF300 - 27ps

Jacobsroodt said:

CRF300 - 27ps

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Would that be with / without the boosterthingamajig?

She has some nice Wera tools ready to go

Dont see a 24mm spanner so guess wont be a CRF300. 27mm spanner it’s gonna be some KTM / Husky / Gas Gas

That 27 looks wrong. The actual jaws are a bit bigger than the 14 next to it. 17?

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tok-tokkie said:

That 27 looks wrong. The actual jaws are a bit bigger than the 14 next to it. 17?

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Think so yes

sidetrack said:

She has some nice Wera tools ready to go
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Dont see a 24mm spanner so guess wont be a CRF300. 27mm spanner it’s gonna be some KTM / Husky / Gas Gas

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Did she not ride a KTM on one of her island rides during the Africa season?

sidetrack said:

Think so yes

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Then I'm sticking with Himalayan

So she says her first vid for this season, and showing her new bike, can be expected for the 29th of this month

sidetrack said:

She has some nice Wera tools ready to go
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Dont see a 24mm spanner so guess wont be a CRF300. 27mm spanner it’s gonna be some KTM / Husky / Gas Gas

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CRF450RL or would that be too much of a handfull for her?