G'day mate.
Top choice of bike, proven RTW performer. Look forward to seeing the photos of your bike's transformation.
There are a couple of rides coming up in SEQ (Woodford & Maidenwell) at the end of May. Might be a good chance for a shake down & to have a look at the set ups on some other XTRs. Boneman
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