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Matthew

If Ted Simon (or you) were to nix his BMW and do another round the world run on a Triumph, AND you chose the Scambler, how would you modify and outfit the bike for the trip?

Scrambler900

Better front and rear suspension; a Corbin seat; stronger rims and spokes from a top-notch supplier; a brighter front head light; a bigger gas tank; (and a trailer hitch to pull the trailer that would hold everything else I'd need to go around the world).

That's all I can think of, because I am not so familiar with those tall BMWs meant for the Paris-Dakar races.

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sweatmachine

some heavy duty aluminum saddlebags. The exhaust would be in the way though.

Scram900 mentioned a lot of good ideas.

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Iceseven

According to his latest trip journal from going around the world a couple of years ago Ted approached Triumph about supplying a Bonnieville (he currently rides a Tiger) since his first was on that 1973 Triumph, apparently Triumph wanted no part of it and never responded. Too bad would have been great for Triumph advertising and make for another great travel book. Here is his website.

Ted Simon

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tba-golfer

Ice- Thanks for the link!

I'm about 2/3 through his first book, and eating up every page. I look forward to getting into his other works.

But hey, I rode from Minneapolis to Alexandria...

(Alexandria, Minnesota- about 150 miles... :razz: )

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johnyC

tba, is that Jupiter's Travels you're reading?

If so, when you get to the crossing of the Nullarbor plain, he describes how his Meriden rear wheel disintegrates. That would be top of the list, reliable back wheel!!!!! Forks and front wheel off a Yamaha TT600. Big ally tank. Aforementioned ally panniers.

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tba-golfer

Yep- Jupiter's Travels. I won't skip book number 2, but I'm really interested to read the up-coming account of his 25 year later retracement...the amazing political changes, at the very least, will make for great stuff!

Can't endorse Simon enough... I'm glad this forum introduced him to me, as I doubt I would have encountered him on my own...

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Iceseven

I agree TBA, can't endorse Simon enough either, I ordered "Riding High" recently and can't wait to start it.

Ted will sign books that you order from his website which is a plus.

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ohiorider

You mean like this? I asked Ted to sign his book when we met at Mid Ohio in 1997. When I asked if he'd ever crossed paths with Jim Rogers, who had written "Investment Biker" (another round the world bike trip), Ted simply stated 'no, that he and Jim probably ran in different circles'. Good answer.



Bob

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Bob-

Nice reference to Jim Rogers! I've read much of his non-riding work. Investment stuff. He is one sharp, global, contrarian. A risk taker with a brain that he is able to tap both sides of....

I need to read his bike related book(s) as well. Thanks for the heads-up.

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