Motorcycle Preparation, Protective Equipment and Recommended Assistance

Preparation for your Motorcycle

It is usual to start using a modified 450/500 Enduro motorcycle, where the main modifications we recommend are the following:

 

  • Large Gasoline Tank(15 liters approximately) It is necessary for many long stretches and gives you the peace of mind of having gas in case you get lost.
    Brands RecommendedAcerbis, IMS
  • Mousses and hard rims(The use of Mouses is highly recommended in order not to puncture)
    Brands RecommendedMichelin, Power, Metzeler.
  • Gear Ratio for GearboxesWe recommend that you change the sprockets on your motorcycle to have longer gears or top speed and to make your engine run more smoothly.
    Brands RecommendedDirt tricks : Supersprox, Dirt tricks
  • Filter Cover: Due to the amount of dust that one often encounters it is advisable to carry a filter cover to prevent dust from passing through and keep your engine healthy.
    Recommended Brands: Filter Skins, Twin air
  • Handlebar Stabilizer: (Damper) This will help you to be more relaxed in your hands and will help you to negotiate certain terrain more easily.
    Recommended Brands: Scotts
  • Wide footpads: These will help you tire your feet less since most of the time it is ideal to ride standing up.
    Recommended Brands: Cross Country ADV, Fasst
  • Modified Suspension: Because the speeds are higher than the Enduro, the original suspension is usually too soft when hitting the various obstacles on the road. With a suspension tuned to your weight and the type of terrain you will ride more comfortably and more safely.
  • Foam Grips: Your hands will suffer less wear and tear and you will avoid blisters, this is important because a rally is usually 7-10 hours per day and for many days at a time.
  • Rally seat: If you are looking for comfort for those long hours, a softer and wider seat is undoubtedly a great choice to take care of your buttocks.
  • Fairing and Navigation Tower: In addition to making your bike look much more Rally style, you will have a place to put your navigation equipment, plus the weight of your navigation equipment will be carried on the chassis and not on the handlebars making handling lighter and more comfortable.
  • Larger brakes: Due to the higher speeds of the enduro, these will help you brake in less distance and make handling safer (usually only the front brake is changed).
  • Motorcycle Tool Bag
    Recommended Brands: Kriega

 

There are many other modifications that can be made to gain comfort, safety, speed and durability, if you want to know more please contact us.

The brands KTM, Husqvarna and Kove offer motorcycles prepared from scratch ready for Rally Raid.

 

Protective Equipment and Additional Equipment

  • Complete Motocross or Enduro Equipment
  • Airbag bib
  • Water Bag 3 liters
  • Rally Jacket
  • Satellite Tracker
  • Food and Snacks
  • First aid equipment
  • Flashlight
  • Rope or sling
  • Complete and specific tooling for your vehicle including basic spare parts.

 

Assistance Teams and Preparers

Let any of these teams help you prepare your bike for the event or during the C2C they will make sure your bike is always ready and you can just enjoy the event and concentrate on what is most important.

 

 

  • Miguel López
    Services: Motorcycle preparation, race assistance
    Tel: 55 1818 3199
    CDMX, México

 

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4×4 vans already enter, some time I asked about it and they told me that they do not.

Mario Mendivil

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