Faced an unexpected hurdle ahead of my 7,000 km trip on my BMW R1250GS

The ride was something I had been looking forward to and preparing for a long time, and this sudden setback was indeed a shock.

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As I was preparing for an extreme ride that would cover 7000 kilometers, a mix of both perfect asphalt and extreme off-road terrains, the anticipation was high, but little did I know that a surprise was waiting for me.

The Unexpected Hurdle

Just when I was gearing up for the ride, I encountered an unexpected hurdle. The front ESA strut (Telelever front suspension) of my bike developed a leak. With only 20 days left for the trip, procuring the part on time turned into a stressful race against the clock. The ride was something I had been looking forward to and preparing for a long time, and this sudden setback was indeed a shock.

Fortunately, the required part was already in transit from BMW Germany. A rush order was created to expedite the process. The wait was nerve-wracking, but luck was on my side. The part arrived exactly 6 days before the start of the trip.

The Relief

The new part was promptly installed, replacing the faulty one. Thanks to the extended warranty from BMW, the replacement was covered under warranty. It felt like a huge weight had been lifted off my shoulders.

With the major issue resolved, I decided to go a step further to ensure my bike was in perfect condition for the tough journey ahead. I opted for a full annual service for my bike. The service cost me Rs. 17184/-, which included an oil change and air filter replacement.

Ready to Roll

With all hurdles crossed and my bike in top-notch condition, I am now all set for the ride. It’s going to be challenging, but with my trusty bike by my side, I’m ready to conquer both perfect asphalt and extreme off-road terrains covering 11 States, 1 Union Territory and 1 country (Nepal). I will write a separate post regarding the trip.

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