Wherever the battery is, make sure that it is installed correctly using its battery clamp. Now I know we are considering the worst, but if you did turn turtle, you do not want the battery falling downwards, welding its terminals on the underside of either the seat box or bonnet! Fuel, oil and sparks are a recipe for disaster. So wherever the battery is, secure it. Even using some cordage to tie it down is better than nothing.

If the battery is under the seat, as on a 90/110, check it regularly, too. Bouncing around off-road often causes the standard clamp to come loose. And if there are any metal objects floating around in this compartment, remove them. In fact, as this area is far from being a dry area, I would tend to remove everything else, because if you are wading deep water this area will quickly flood.

In the next part ??.. David continues with further preparation and where you are going to, including marking up your maps.

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