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been a while since I was on here, and am sat offshore on a rig in Baku, so sorry for the odd question as can't just pop down to the local van dealer. My last posts were probably from Colombia with autopista de fango and an expo down into los llanos de colombia with a group of friends- can't...

no more worry about flashing lights on the dash, damaging the lovely cream leather and repair bills in my future my love of the RR sport TDV6 in my driveway has become a past tence, not wanting to scratch,ding or damage the overly expencive complicated truck, meant its really been no fun to...

In Aprilish this year I bought a F800GS and have been commuting on it for the last 6 months adding over 3000 miles to the bike The smiles per mile are awsome on my 20 mile commute from the village to work on 60mph twisty country roads I got the bike with a rear box and a carrier frame, and...

Used only 4 times, excellent condition! No pets, non-smokers, less than 100 miles over the road! This fabulous and incredibly luxurious Voltage 3900 must go. Three slides, room for toys in rear, and room for the whole family! Please view equipment/feature list on the web...simply too much to...

A friend spoted the Boltons in Bogota seemingly their truck has had a sprog enroute- now theres two of them ! They are parked up 70 blocks from me

http://www.ruedalibrexcolombia.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=94&Itemid=28 The count down is on The wifes permission granted truck checked out preparing equipment NOW ! This rally is an annual event- diferent years follow diferent routes, last year most competitors gave...

One parked outside the pub today- I think I'm in love ! awsome looking bike looks like their not available in the US ?

Edit actually just trip II- but can't change the title anymore ! Following on from the autopista de fango - Motor way of mud we did two recent trips to El tablazo near Subachoque Cundenimarca Colombia About an hour outside of Bogota- its a slab of a mountain- a bit similar to the worlds end...

Not sure I'd take an army colored truck down south though ! looks to be very practical, if the tent portion works well. http://www.outlawoffroad.com/gallery/gallery_detail.aspx?gallery_cat_id=1&gallery_id=175#!popUp/3/ If thats the number plate on the front its not US either, maybe Ozie ?

This was planned to be a short trip We met up at Rafael's house -one of the local Toyo 4x4 mechanics here in Bogota- meet at 8 was the order, so being English I arrived at 10 to and the rest straggled in over the next hour and a half. This was planned to be a short trip up in the mountains...

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So after landing here and looking at cars for a month and trying to find a bargain.......... I realised there are'nt any in Colombia ! Many 70 series are farm only trucks, 150K on the speedo and 500K underneath with mud everywhere inside and wear and tear like you won't imagine All the trucks...

They look to be hard wearing and a good size for a family

My wife has a 2002 V6 Freelander and the prop shaft bearing just behind the viscous coupling is shot. Need a part number for it. All I seem to be able to find all say (not for V6) intermediate shaft bearing just rear of the viscous coupling When looking the front and the rear bearings look...

Well I got fed up cadging lifts to the local dune area and the wifes in Venolandia visiting family so the welder came out off road capable.....well I used Hilux leaf springs,,, does that count ! pictured here it only has the main, I'll be adding the seconds leaf's the day after next, as they...

Guy's here's a teaser for you, my camping trailer is great and fully what I need but I've taken up off road biking I'm in the need of small motorcycle trailer for the 60K drive to our local riding spot. Locally seemingly there are no axle suppliers You can get hitchs and small parts but not...

seemingly the local dealer is selling these suspension " upgrades" and the rear trackbar mount is ripping off the original axle. I'm and x jeepr in the US and skyjacker was known for more redneck type cheap lifts. Personally I chose rubicon express super flex for my last TJ lift and was very...

This is an annual event held each year comprising of a east west crossing of the wahiba desert in Oman. The start point is given prior to the challenge, then there are 3 way point stops the first day and 2 the second. each following point is given as you reach the marker. Ie you can't just...

Summer here has just ended and the temperatures have become more camping suitable along the coast. This trip was to somewhere new to us recommended by friends as child safe as the coast line of Oman is usually steep sandy beaches and large waves. Barr al Hikman is a flat peninsular made up of...

Not me, but the guy's I try and ride with, I've done the wall of death but that dune/rock ridge makes me quiver when watching it yet alone riding it. the dump early on was due to a handgrip comming off and he face planted in the camel grass. I'm only a beginner and both my fitness and cojones...