I returned the bike back to RB Motoren at De Bilt in Utrecht.
After a good wash, chain oil and fuel up, I gave the bike back to Jan. The bike now has 13,633 kms, from the 3,046 km when I picked it up on the 9th Jun 2012, five and a half weeks ago.
No problems with the return, just a lot more Euros, because I did so many extra kms. I had an allocation of 6,900 km and completed 10,587. All worth it though. Adventuring costs now, but the memories last.
Two problems with the bike:
1. The GPS power cable fractured, (not my fault) and
2. I scratched the right pannier (my fault). (Got to close to a guard rail)
Things about the bike.
1. It was black.
2. It went without a hiccup, all day, every day.
3. It's light and easy to handle.
4. The panniers worked very well, after I made some changes and oiled all the locks.
5. The seat seems to takes in water when it rains!!!, so next day you get a wet bum.
6. It rode easily on the back roads, and still pushed 130 kph on the autobahns.
7. It cruised best at about 100-110 kph.
8. It was black
(It was interesting to note that I got no comments or looks from anyone about the bike, yet on our previous trip with my red KLR650, I received comments and looks everyday.)
All said and done: A fine machine and a fine ride.
LN2N2012
