So let's imagine for a minute that you're going to plan a trip through Africa. You're going to be a few months at this thing, six months, maybe more.

You want to explore all Africa has to offer. You want to ride steep mountain passes,

explore the lesser traveled roads, visit remote places, you want to see

wildlife and culture. You have no intention in sticking to the roads, you want to explore everywhere.

In fact, you have a very loose itinerary because you're traveling solo and you want the freedom to jump off your plan at any time an interesting opportunity presents itself for you.

So I have to ask you now, which bike would you choose to ride on this adventure?

And how would you go about deciding which bike is best suited for the adventure?

A lot of things come to mind, suspension travel, weight and, and can you pick the bike up?

But let me ask you this.

Would you consider the perfect motorcycle to take, or would you even consider taking a 1951 Harley panhead hardtail hardtail meaning no rear suspension Well, that's what Gareth Jones decided to take for his African adventure.

In fact, for Gareth, the question of which bike to take never showed up on his radar. He knew the 51 Harley Panhead was perfect for the job.

Perfect for him.

Now, if you find yourself sort of scratching your head and wondering how he could justify that or who would consider taking a 51 Harley Panhead on an adventure through Africa?

You probably forgot to factor in one of the most powerful emotional states a person can experience.

Passion.

And when you're passionate, you don't need anyone else to tell you what direction to go in or even

what bike to ride. I'm Jim Martin, this is Adventure Rider Radio.

Stay with us, we got a good one for you. I'm Sammanneak.

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