Our bike of choice is a Honda Africa Twin called "Mischa", after a particularly lovely blue mearle collie we used to own.

The only modification made are :-

New centre stand
Engine bars (Motech)
Aluminium Panniers (MetalMule)
Headlight protector
Cigarette lighter socket (heavy smokers!!)
Scottoiler
New rims and heavy duty S/S spokes
Replacement rear rack (MetalMule)