TRAVERSE Issue 04 - February 2018 | Page 83

leading European Suspension manufacture TracTive, who also manufacture the shocks for Rally Raid Products) and adjustable preload caps. “Fortunately, the G310GS is already equipped with USD forks, which means replacing these parts is very straight- forward - with everything removed and dropped in to the top of each leg” enthused Mitchinson. Indeed, it has always been the Rally Raid Products ethos to ensure that any of their products and components are completely bolt on/off, and can be fitted at home with just basic workshop tools. To complement the core wheel and suspension packages for the G310GS, Rally Raid will also offer a substantial engine guard to protect the otherwise vulnerable underside of the engine which, like many modern motorcycle designs is suspended from the frame. “Our design uses a tubular steel ‘cradle’ design, that properly encases the lower extremities of the engine, and mounts directly the frame itself - similar to that which we pioneered on the Honda CB500X” Mitchinson revealed. From launch there will also be a series of dedicated touring accessories: side luggage racks to support soft luggage, an AMPS pattern GPS mount, various USB and 12v auxiliary powder sockets, and a taller windshield that has been specially moulded to allow a wider range of handlebar and hand-guards to be fitted without restricting the steering on full lock. THE PROOF IS IN ... The Rally Raid Products ‘G310GS Adventure’ will make its Australian debut in March 2018 at the eight-day APC Rally, where two riders will take a pair of the Rally Raid equipped machines over 3500+kms of outback and off- road terrain - which ought to offer the perfect real-world test and showcase the enhanced all-terrain abilities of this new bike. The two bikes will be ridden by Australian BMW brand ambassador Amy Harburg, and product engineer Adam Mitchinson from Rally Raid Products who will be flying in from the UK. Their participation in the 2018 APC rally will also be featured in YouTube documentary series filmed by Dave Darcy of Motorcycle Adventure Dirtbike TV. Traverse will be following the APC Rally with eyes firmly on the Rally-Raid BMW G310GS's. Email info@rally-raidproducts.co.uk for more details on how they can help enhance your G310GS. TRAVERSE 83