Fix & Tricks on the road

There has been a few occasions requireing a little bit of home-made engineering. 

Luckily I had just what I needed to fix it. 

I bought a new windshield in Ushuaia, but only after a few days of the trip did I lose a screw to it. In the middle of nowhere with harsh winds and no spare screws, I had to fix it! 

I recommend any adventurer to always carry a few plastic straps!

I was able to strap it back on, and surprisingly it held against the wind all through Patagonia till I was able to find another screw.

Because of the high centre of gravity of the bike, especially with all the luggage, we always keep a good eye on the bike so that it doesn´t tip over. But just when we were about to leave Río Gallegos, a little tap made the bike tip over toward the wall behind it. Nothing dramatic, but it cracked the side mirror. 

Adventurers, add tape to that list of good things to carry with you!

The bag we keep over the tank has had some serious maintenance work done by Caro as well. She has strengthened both straps on the sides and resown holes that have popped up. 

Lastly, add needle and thread to the list!