In other news, Sam had a rather nasty experience.
As he describes it “some crazy driver ….. just drove into my motor bike. ….!”. He didn’t have the full stops in there either 
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Fortunately Sam was not injured at all, just angry, a bit bummed and feeling quite down given the amount of work he’s already put into his bike and that it might have put his ability to complete the adventure at risk. Quite understandable really!
He took it to the local KTM shop and they thought the bike was going to be a write off. Holy crap!
24 hours later though they thought maybe it would be ok. That’s the most recent news so we’re all sending positive vibes and crossing our fingers.
Please cross your fingers too 
Don’t waste a day!
Update – the KTM dealer has recommended:
New compete rear rim
New rear frame
New Akrovic exhausts
New rear light
New rear assorted plastic parts
Total = 2500 euro of repairs
Just waiting for the sign off from the insurance company and the repairs can happen.
KTM have said they can get the repairs done in time for our start date.
Whew!!
Small update:
Just got the go ahead from the insurance company. Everything will be fixed.
Super stoked. This is some sort of record for the Austrian insurance system. So thanks for all the positive thoughts with regard to getting my bike fixed.
With luck I’ll have her back for the weekend. Yeehaa.
Howdy Riders,
Due to time constraints i picked up my bike and all the parts last night,
Start Saturday @ 05.30 & was finished by 08.30,
You will find the pic’s in the 4 weeks to go post 🙂