Suppliers

Advice
  • Horizons Unlimited
    The website’s bulletin board coupled with Grant Johnson’s vast touring knowledge make this an invaluable reference for anyone overlanding. http://www.horizonsunlimited.com

Motorcycle and Spares
  • SPC Motorcycles
    Ron and his family of BMW gurus made the purchase, after-sales service and our BMW learning curve much easier and more fun. Kudos to Barry the uber-Mechanic and all the folks in the Spares department who have shipped parts to us in India.
    Alton
    Hants
    GU34 3DJ
    http://www.spc-bmw.co.uk

  • Touratech DE
    The friendly crew at Touratech made our trip so much more enjoyable, ‘cos we had the right kit!
    Niederesach, Germany
    http://www.touratech.com

Camping/Survival Kit
  • Silvermans
    Silvermans is a bit of an institution for those seeking military grade equipment. Richard and Malcolm offered a very personal service and loads of advice for novices like ourselves.
    Bow Road (East End)
    London, England
    http://www.silvermans.co.uk

  • Calamander
    Sean Williams runs this outfit and is a keen motorcycle tourer. His catalogue ranges from tank bags to tents. He was very helpful and full of advice.
    Wimbledon
    London, England
    http://www.calamander.co.uk

Tyres
  • Sardar Tyres (Pakistan)
    What more can I say about the wonderful Rashid brothers? (See the story on Quetta for more details).
    Lahore, Pakistan
    +9242 772 3524

  • LBC Motorcycles
    Langley 24 Hour Mechanic/Bike Guru.
    Langley was our personal Mr Fixit. Nothing seemed too much for him to do. He brought his mobile workshop to us and helped us with everything from teaching us to change tyres to helping us fit our two way radios to the bike.
    London, England
    +44 208 482 7327

Communications
  • Sonic Communications
    Sonic is the closest one can get to Q’s workshop (of James Bond fame). They make all kinds of communication systems for motorcycles, plus they kit out all the bikes for the UK police force and various other government agency vehicles (on a strictly need to know basis!). Liam and Darren are very helpful and gave us a system perfectly suited to our needs.
    http://www.sonic-comms.com