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Gordon May: 1953 Royal Enfield

Motorcycle author and classic bike devotee, Gordon May, is set to embark on a two month ride from Manchester, UK, to Chennai, southern India, August. 2008.

The intrepid rider will face many challenges on his long journey, including harsh climates; tough terrain, especially in the Baluchistan Desert in Pakistan; language difficulties; border-crossing bureaucracy and what are generally acknowledged to be some of the worst driving standards on the planet. The biggest challenges he will face may, however, come from his bike. It's a 1953 Royal Enfield.

Gordon is upbeat about dealing with any mechanical issues he may encounter while riding a 55-year-old machine.

His optimism is backed by K300.

"The oil pump spindle is notoriously weak on Royal Enfield Bullets. Failure can rapidly lead to a top end seizure. As my journey will take me through some very hot climates, I am keen to monitor oil pressure.," says Gordon. "K300 supplied me with a Goodridge stainless hose and fixings to take a feed from the oil filter housing to an oil pressure gauge. The quality is superb and the fit perfect. Now I can easily monitor oil pressure, which gives me considerable peace of mind "

Gordon is making a film about his journey, which will feature his visits to community projects in India run by UK-based charities, Wateraid and JBF.

"My trip should help raise awareness for the outstanding work these organisations do. I have supported Wateraid for a number of years. Their work is extraordinary. As a parent, I find it abhorrent that millions of children die each year simply because they have no access to safe drinking water." He continues: "JBF is a Scottish-based charity run by volunteers. Their work involves educating street children in Delhi. Their approach is both inspiring and heart-warming."

You can follow Gordon's progress by visiting his website: www.overlandtoindia.co.uk

We wish Gordon well on his adventure and look forward to following his travels online.

    Goodridge hose at feed end.

The Goodridge hose comes pre-fitted with a stainless female
swivel connector and adaptor at the feed end.

Goodridge hose at gauge end.

A simple home-made alloy bracket holds the oil pressure
gauge in place. The Goodridge hose comes pre-fitted with a BSP connector to
fit a Smiths gauge.