Both bikes were bought used, and the idea was to get something that has all the "desert genes", in order to cope with what Sahara has in store for us. The 640 was a bit too old, so lots of maintanance was required to bring it up to shape. This is the first time I took apart the fairing and tank in order to install a new clutch cable, but also to get a first visual inspection of what "hides beneath".

Our common friend Panos is probably our best source of advice on such matters, an owner of a 640 ADV himself, and a successful Rally rider. Here we are installing a new rear sprocket and chain.