Spent today packing, then repacking and loading the bike. She is filled to the brim with fuel and all systems are a go. A check of the weather for our 0800 launch will possibly be a slap in the face with a wet fish. However it appears as we head North things will pick up. Have 1kg of Vittoria Arabica blend coffee and a plunger on board so things won't be that bad. A quick ride on the bike indicates it weighs about the same as a dinosaur. But it handles OK. ...

Going through the electronics for the tankbag. I think she is going to be pretty full with the laptop/tablet, Gopro gear, chargers, batteries cameras etc. Took the beast to Hoppers Crossing BMW for the first service Friday only to be told it needs to come back for a computer update as their system does not have the new model program yet. So its another ride next week to get this done. But my new integrated BMW Nav 6 GPS unit should hit the desk on Monday so i...