Hero? Legend? Fool? - Page 3

mrwolfer1 · 10-09-2009, 06:33 PM

This is totaly what I want.. beauty this is!!! Riding XRV750 thinking of a change... was concidering '1000nds' of bikes .. but you nailed it! NICE ONE ;) now I know what 2 go 4 ..

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Dewill_SK · 10-10-2009, 01:43 PM

Whell done to your bike........ lavelly

PS: Mrwolfer1 "ohhh Yeahhhh"

Ze Viking · 10-11-2009, 02:23 PM

I love the Tenere!
Good luck with this adventure!

G-Funk · 10-11-2009, 06:13 PM

G.

Bigger Al · 10-12-2009, 06:08 AM

Awright Jenn!! That thing is even more gorgeous than before.

Have a great trip, be safe, and remember that the California Contingent will be rooting for you!

Pepepower · 10-12-2009, 10:49 AM

It´s exactly as i saw it in my dreams!!

Congratulations and good luck!!

Miss Jane · 10-13-2009, 04:01 AM

The bike looks fantastic, best of luck and good on you for realising your dreams. You're a inspiration, thank you. Go girl.

NickiGS · 10-14-2009, 03:28 AM

Sensational !!!!

Very excited for you, can't wait to follow your progress

Best of luck :)))

JMo (& piglet) · 10-14-2009, 03:42 AM

Thank you everyone for your enthusiasm and well-wishes - I'll do my best to bring myself and bike back in one piece!

It's just a week to go now before I'll be on the Eurostar heading for Paris (my bike is being transported ahead), so it's all getting a bit hectic here!

You will be able to follow my progress via the Heroes-Legend website, that should have a page that allows you to track the riders/drivers via the Etrack live satellite system - my race number is 041.

I hope you have enjoyed what you've seen so far (and for more detail about the bike build, do take a look at XT660.com) and if you would like to support the charity I am involved with, please take a moment to read the link below:

Donate Here

Follow Me Here

Many thanks again, one and all!

Jenny xx

Leipo · 10-14-2009, 04:55 AM

Good luck

StrumminJ · 10-18-2009, 06:17 AM

Hey Jenny, I guess you're right into it now so close to the start. So all the very best, I'm rooting for yer gal.

Even just a finish would be a helluva result on a new, unproven, Italian, stock engine bike, so don't go hurtin yerself. Bit like David Casteu on Cagiva's return to the Dakar - '04 I think it was. Hope you don't get the mechanical aggro he had, so I can take my Tenere into the Libya rally next year, inspired by you and yer Yam...

If you checkin here before it all gets going, let them know the heroeslegend.com site is acting up, and there's a load of (660 Tenere) bikers wanting to follow you through the rally.

Cheers !

Jon

JMo (& piglet) · 10-18-2009, 12:14 PM

Hi Jon - thanks for your encouragement and well wishes!

I see what you mean about the Heroes' site - hopefully they will get that sorted soon... keep it bookmarked x

As for the Yamaha - part of the reason I chose the Tenere was that the engine is already pretty well proven... It's been around in the current XT660R since 2003, and a number of people have used that bike as the basis of an overlander - Damon I'Anson from BIKE magazine even took a 660R on the 'highest motorable road in the world' - over 18,000ft in the Himalayas a couple of years ago, so mechanically the Tenere ought to go the distance? Likewise my wheel and suspension mods are damn near bullet-proof, and bike feels great on and off the road...

My only concern is it does weigh a lot compared to a stock Enduro type bike with a big tank (but then so does any 650cc class rally bike of course) - but by all accounts, the distance involved in this particular event means most riders favor a larger capacity machine for strength, longevity and lower maintenance...

I've no doubt the bike is capable of making it to the end... the question is if I am?!

This could well be my last post before the event, as I'll be heading south tomorrow, need to collect my passport on Tuesday (nothing like last minute eh?), then catching the train to Paris on Wednesday... I'll do my best for you guys, and aim to bring us both back in one piece!

Finally, here it was on the trailer before I delivered it to my assistance crew last week (it won't look this shiny ever again!):

xxx

StrumminJ · 10-18-2009, 06:56 PM

is the Gauloises logos ? !

And I'm sure you ARE upto it, not least from all the blood, sweat, time and wonga that you must have put into the preparation, surely a big incentive !

And I guess now the bike's gone, there's not much left to worry about, or much you can do about it anyway - sighs of relief ?

So I hope you really ENJOY it, and watch out for the soft sand in Mauritania and the kids in Senegal.

Bonne chance !

G-Funk · 10-19-2009, 09:22 AM

You go Jenny ......

I'll definitely be watching your progress.

Best of luck, eh!

G.

rallyman1978 · 10-19-2009, 12:28 PM

Good Luck with the Rallye Jenny

10-09-2009, 06:33 PM	#31
mrwolfer1 mrwolfer1 Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Sheffield, GB Oddometer: 44	This is totaly what I want.. beauty this is!!! Riding XRV750 thinking of a change... was concidering '1000nds' of bikes .. but you nailed it! NICE ONE ;) now I know what 2 go 4 .. xxx[/quote] mrwolfer1 screwed with this post 10-09-2009 at 06:40 PM

10-11-2009, 06:13 PM	#34
G-Funk That ... Umm ..... "Dude" Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest Oddometer: 5,260	G. __________________ 03 Caponord "The Funness out-weighs the Dumbness ....." - Mr. Jetmoto

10-12-2009, 06:08 AM	#35
Bigger Al Still a stupid tire guy Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Auburn, CA Oddometer: 7,270	Awright Jenn!! That thing is even more gorgeous than before. Have a great trip, be safe, and remember that the California Contingent will be rooting for you! __________________ "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." - Abraham Lincoln

10-13-2009, 04:01 AM	#37
Miss Jane Ride like a girl Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Central Victoria Oddometer: 1,815	The bike looks fantastic, best of luck and good on you for realising your dreams. You're a inspiration, thank you. Go girl. __________________ http://motorcyclingagainstcancer.org...x/Welcome.html

10-14-2009, 03:42 AM	#39
JMo (& piglet) ^OP Dakar Dazed Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Somewhere west of Laramie... Oddometer: 2,387	7 days to go! Thank you everyone for your enthusiasm and well-wishes - I'll do my best to bring myself and bike back in one piece! It's just a week to go now before I'll be on the Eurostar heading for Paris (my bike is being transported ahead), so it's all getting a bit hectic here! You will be able to follow my progress via the Heroes-Legend website, that should have a page that allows you to track the riders/drivers via the Etrack live satellite system - my race number is 041. I hope you have enjoyed what you've seen so far (and for more detail about the bike build, do take a look at XT660.com) and if you would like to support the charity I am involved with, please take a moment to read the link below: Donate Here Follow Me Here Many thanks again, one and all! Jenny xx __________________ JennyDakar.com Dakar Dazed II - the Return to Dakar in 2014! Dakar Dazed 2011 - read the whole gory story here!

10-10-2009, 01:43 PM	#32
Dewill_SK n00b Joined: Jul 2009 Location: uk Oddometer: 3	Whell done to your bike........ lavelly PS: Mrwolfer1 "ohhh Yeahhhh"

10-11-2009, 02:23 PM	#33
Ze Viking Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Oddometer: 133	I love the Tenere! Good luck with this adventure!

10-12-2009, 10:49 AM	#36
Pepepower Adventurer Joined: Mar 2008 Location: MadriZ,Spain Oddometer: 64	It´s exactly as i saw it in my dreams!! Congratulations and good luck!!

10-14-2009, 03:28 AM	#38
NickiGS 09 F650 Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Tassie Girl, Oz Oddometer: 192	Sensational !!!! Very excited for you, can't wait to follow your progress Best of luck :)))

10-14-2009, 04:55 AM	#40
Leipo wr250r, XT660Z & DL650 Joined: Mar 2006 Location: The Netherlands Oddometer: 224	Good luck

10-18-2009, 06:17 AM	#41
StrumminJ Londoner in garlic land Joined: Jul 2009 Location: The Esterel - an ONF forest-guard slalom course Oddometer: 8	Definitely hero Hey Jenny, I guess you're right into it now so close to the start. So all the very best, I'm rooting for yer gal. Even just a finish would be a helluva result on a new, unproven, Italian, stock engine bike, so don't go hurtin yerself. Bit like David Casteu on Cagiva's return to the Dakar - '04 I think it was. Hope you don't get the mechanical aggro he had, so I can take my Tenere into the Libya rally next year, inspired by you and yer Yam... If you checkin here before it all gets going, let them know the heroeslegend.com site is acting up, and there's a load of (660 Tenere) bikers wanting to follow you through the rally. Cheers ! Jon

10-18-2009, 12:14 PM	#42
JMo (& piglet) ^OP Dakar Dazed Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Somewhere west of Laramie... Oddometer: 2,387	Hi Jon - thanks for your encouragement and well wishes! I see what you mean about the Heroes' site - hopefully they will get that sorted soon... keep it bookmarked x As for the Yamaha - part of the reason I chose the Tenere was that the engine is already pretty well proven... It's been around in the current XT660R since 2003, and a number of people have used that bike as the basis of an overlander - Damon I'Anson from BIKE magazine even took a 660R on the 'highest motorable road in the world' - over 18,000ft in the Himalayas a couple of years ago, so mechanically the Tenere ought to go the distance? Likewise my wheel and suspension mods are damn near bullet-proof, and bike feels great on and off the road... My only concern is it does weigh a lot compared to a stock Enduro type bike with a big tank (but then so does any 650cc class rally bike of course) - but by all accounts, the distance involved in this particular event means most riders favor a larger capacity machine for strength, longevity and lower maintenance... I've no doubt the bike is capable of making it to the end... the question is if I am?! This could well be my last post before the event, as I'll be heading south tomorrow, need to collect my passport on Tuesday (nothing like last minute eh?), then catching the train to Paris on Wednesday... I'll do my best for you guys, and aim to bring us both back in one piece! Finally, here it was on the trailer before I delivered it to my assistance crew last week (it won't look this shiny ever again!): xxx __________________ JennyDakar.com Dakar Dazed II - the Return to Dakar in 2014! Dakar Dazed 2011 - read the whole gory story here! JMo (& piglet) screwed with this post 10-18-2009 at 12:26 PM

10-18-2009, 06:56 PM	#43
StrumminJ Londoner in garlic land Joined: Jul 2009 Location: The Esterel - an ONF forest-guard slalom course Oddometer: 8	All that's missing... is the Gauloises logos ? ! And I'm sure you ARE upto it, not least from all the blood, sweat, time and wonga that you must have put into the preparation, surely a big incentive ! And I guess now the bike's gone, there's not much left to worry about, or much you can do about it anyway - sighs of relief ? So I hope you really ENJOY it, and watch out for the soft sand in Mauritania and the kids in Senegal. Bonne chance !

10-19-2009, 09:22 AM	#44
G-Funk That ... Umm ..... "Dude" Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest Oddometer: 5,260	You go Jenny ...... I'll definitely be watching your progress. Best of luck, eh! G. __________________ 03 Caponord "The Funness out-weighs the Dumbness ....." - Mr. Jetmoto

10-19-2009, 12:28 PM	#45
rallyman1978 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Worcester, UK Oddometer: 199	Good Luck with the Rallye Jenny

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