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Forum: Racing 05-08-2013, 03:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 387
Posted By oldgringo
Dakar back in Peru 2015-2018

I saw this article today, might even be true
http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-3982-dakar-rally-will-return-to-peru-in-2015-minister-says/
Forum: Racing 04-26-2013, 10:59 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 14,204
Posted By oldgringo
I flew up to the Austin MOTOGP and met my Seattle...

I flew up to the Austin MOTOGP and met my Seattle amigos, we stayed in North Austin, rented a van, split it five ways and carried our own water into the track, it was no more expensive than any other...
Forum: Airheads 04-05-2013, 08:31 AM
Replies: 3,920
Views: 828,914
Posted By oldgringo
http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-bS796Zp/0/L/i-...

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-bS796Zp/0/L/i-bS796Zp-L.jpg

My 1981 R80GS, on the road, Watson Lake, Yukon, in 1985
Forum: Racing 03-07-2013, 08:40 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 11,846
Posted By oldgringo
Not sure if this is rumor or fact, a Lima TV...

Not sure if this is rumor or fact, a Lima TV station reported tonight that Peru could be excluded from the 2014 Dakar. Also a report here, ...
Forum: Racing 01-23-2013, 10:46 PM
Replies: 18,418
Views: 929,483
Posted By oldgringo
I'm uploading fresh photos from Stage 2,...

I'm uploading fresh photos from Stage 2, Pisco-Pisco. My amigo Kurt was able to get out on the dunes in a buggy, these are his photos, there are some great shots here...
Forum: Racing 01-07-2013, 04:57 PM
Replies: 728
Views: 73,321
Posted By oldgringo
Stage 3, Pisco-Nazca, my stage 3 album is up at...

Stage 3, Pisco-Nazca, my stage 3 album is up at link below

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Dakar-2013-Stage-3-Pisco-Nazca/i-jJCDQgr/0/L/DSC_2495-L.jpg
Forum: Racing 01-07-2013, 04:45 PM
Replies: 18,418
Views: 929,483
Posted By oldgringo
Stage 3. Pisco-Nazca uploading photos here...

Stage 3. Pisco-Nazca uploading photos here tonight
http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Dakar-2013-Stage-3-Pisco-Nazca/27457588_ZFVssc#!i=2309693317&k=Hszpn94
...
Forum: Latin America 01-06-2013, 06:38 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,203
Posted By oldgringo
Local coverage ...

Local coverage
http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-3370-report-three-american-tourists-brutally-attacked-in-cusco-province/
Forum: Racing 01-05-2013, 04:49 PM
Replies: 18,418
Views: 929,483
Posted By oldgringo
SS1, loading photos here later tonight...

SS1, loading photos here later tonight http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Dakar-2013-SS1/27422428_gHzdWp#!i=2306350891&k=FgjgQtC
...
Forum: Racing 01-05-2013, 04:45 PM
Replies: 728
Views: 73,321
Posted By oldgringo
My photos from today SS1 ...

My photos from today SS1

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Dakar-2013-SS1/i-M6sFH8D/0/L/DSC_2182-L.jpg

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Dakar-2013-SS1/i-ZFHrtk6/0/L/DSC_2185-L.jpg
Forum: Racing 01-03-2013, 02:55 PM
Replies: 1,432
Views: 112,815
Posted By oldgringo
Lima today ...

Lima today

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Motorcycle-Adventure-Touring/Dakar-2013/i-5bhXjhX/0/L/IMG_1468-L.jpg
...
Forum: Racing 01-02-2013, 04:07 PM
Replies: 1,432
Views: 112,815
Posted By oldgringo
Lima today, my wifi is down, will try and upload...

Lima today, my wifi is down, will try and upload more photos later
Some photos here...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 12-30-2012, 08:13 PM
Replies: 3,269
Views: 763,824
Posted By oldgringo
http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-bRN8gSn/0/L/i-...

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-bRN8gSn/0/L/i-bRN8gSn-L.jpg

Near Tambo Colorado, Southern Peru
Forum: Racing 12-30-2012, 06:30 AM
Replies: 728
Views: 73,321
Posted By oldgringo
Here is a link to Robby Gordon coverage here in...

Here is a link to Robby Gordon coverage here in Lima.
http://elcomercio.pe/dakar2013/1515480/noticia-fotos-mira-autos-que-robby-gordon-ha-competido-lo-largo-su-carrera
Forum: Racing 12-30-2012, 06:27 AM
Replies: 1,432
Views: 112,815
Posted By oldgringo
Here is a great link to El Comercio's coverage of...

Here is a great link to El Comercio's coverage of the Dakar. (Lima newspaper)
http://elcomercio.pe/tag/340742/dakar-2013
Forum: Racing 12-21-2012, 05:08 PM
Replies: 728
Views: 73,321
Posted By oldgringo
These are my photos from the Dakar 2012, Stage...

These are my photos from the Dakar 2012, Stage 12, Arequipa-Nazca. Will follow several stages this year.

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-ZD9s5hk/0/L/i-ZD9s5hk-L.jpg
...
Forum: Thumpers 12-17-2012, 07:26 PM
Replies: 6,932
Views: 1,503,033
Posted By oldgringo
Peru ...

Peru

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-hng8sBK/0/L/i-hng8sBK-L.jpg
Forum: Thumpers 12-17-2012, 07:20 PM
Replies: 6,932
Views: 1,503,033
Posted By oldgringo
South of Lima ...

South of Lima

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-D59CHWk/0/L/i-D59CHWk-L.jpg
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 12-15-2012, 07:17 PM
Replies: 3,269
Views: 763,824
Posted By oldgringo
South of Lima on the Panamericana ...

South of Lima on the Panamericana

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-D59CHWk/0/L/i-D59CHWk-L.jpg
Forum: Latin America 09-16-2012, 10:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,464
Posted By oldgringo
I paid about $1700 for the Mavila, that is out...

I paid about $1700 for the Mavila, that is out the door with plates, warranty and three services, there is a new model coming so they are now discounting the Calvary and including SOAT (insurance)....
Forum: Latin America 09-16-2012, 08:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,464
Posted By oldgringo
I ride a Mavila Calvary (Loncin) that I bought...

I ride a Mavila Calvary (Loncin) that I bought here in Lima, 7000+ miles, the only mechanical problem so far has been a carburetor float that got stuck open a couple of times, it's been a good steed...
Forum: Thumpers 08-01-2012, 05:23 PM
Replies: 6,467
Views: 1,565,107
Posted By oldgringo
Minimalist touring Peru ...

Minimalist touring Peru

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Motorcycle-Adventure-Touring/Minimalist-Touring-South/i-Vrt3nFS/0/L/First-ride-in-the-Andes-007-L.jpg

Ron's Yamaha YB 125 in the...
Forum: Latin America 06-04-2012, 09:38 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,823
Posted By oldgringo
The Pulsar is a great moto, I'm told that they...

The Pulsar is a great moto, I'm told that they are bulletproof, as already mentioned there are dealers all over South America. I'm sure performance would suffer on the high passes but overall it...
Forum: Latin America 06-04-2012, 11:56 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,823
Posted By oldgringo
+2 on the Pulsar, good quality for the price,...

+2 on the Pulsar, good quality for the price, here in Peru the 180 sells for about $2600, the 220 for $3375. The Honda CBX 250 is $4120 and the Tornado is $5000+.
I have a Mavila Cavalry and have...
Forum: Latin America 04-29-2012, 10:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,741
Posted By oldgringo
Canal N, a Peruvian television network has a...

Canal N, a Peruvian television network has a ongoing campaign against corrupt policia, this morning they showed this video and named both officers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEAJcj5Voj4 The...
Forum: Racing 04-08-2012, 09:48 AM
Replies: 284
Views: 20,914
Posted By oldgringo
Moto3 just finished, Moto2 & MotoGP here, ...

Moto3 just finished, Moto2 & MotoGP here, vipbox.tv
great streaming for Moto3 today
Forum: Thumpers 01-21-2012, 08:21 AM
Replies: 6,467
Views: 1,565,107
Posted By oldgringo
http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Motorcycle-...

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Motorcycle-Adventure-Touring/Minimalist-Touring-South/i-8XHFwTB/0/L/IMG0507-L.jpg

Mavila Cavalry & Mark's Golem GY-7 in Lima
...
Forum: Thumpers 01-21-2012, 08:16 AM
Replies: 6,467
Views: 1,565,107
Posted By oldgringo
http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Dakar-2012-...

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Dakar-2012-Peru/i-JPNG4Nq/0/L/IMG0375-L.jpg

Following the Dakar on a Mavila Cavalry
...
Forum: Racing 01-14-2012, 02:59 PM
Replies: 14,634
Views: 1,118,263
Posted By oldgringo
I´ve got a lot of photos again this year, will...

I´ve got a lot of photos again this year, will load them up when I find a good connection, link here
http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Dakar-2012-Peru/21028602_NxZk5p#!i=1671737629&k=wsRcRBD...
Forum: Latin America 12-17-2011, 07:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 656
Posted By oldgringo
I bought a Mavila here in Lima and have ridden it...

I bought a Mavila here in Lima and have ridden it all over Peru with no mechanical problems. Used moto prices seem to be high, here is a link to give you an idea...
Forum: Latin America 12-07-2011, 08:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 769
Posted By oldgringo
Mike, I recently rode from Cali to Lima on...

Mike, I recently rode from Cali to Lima on several different busses, overall a good experience, the border crossings were streamlined I just followed the lines and got stamped through quickly. Here...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 12-06-2011, 02:51 PM
Replies: 1,868
Views: 397,219
Posted By oldgringo
Paracas National Reserve, Peru ...

Paracas National Reserve, Peru

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Motorcycle-Adventure-Touring/Minimalist-Touring-South/i-whmMSvC/0/L/DSCN5101-L.jpg
Forum: Thumpers 12-05-2011, 08:28 AM
Replies: 6,467
Views: 1,565,107
Posted By oldgringo
http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Motorcycle-...

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Motorcycle-Adventure-Touring/Minimalist-Touring-South/i-p4vXfsB/1/L/DSCN5025-L.jpg

Brazilian built Honda CTX 200, sold here in Peru
Forum: Latin America 11-23-2011, 09:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,525
Posted By oldgringo
Probably the best prices in Peru, I bought a rear...

Probably the best prices in Peru, I bought a rear Shinko 705 dual-sport there for $95!, there is a gas station nearby that will install moto tires for a few soles. There is also a Pirelli...
Forum: Latin America 11-22-2011, 04:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,525
Posted By oldgringo
Accessory shop in Lima, good selection of moto...

Accessory shop in Lima, good selection of moto clothes

http://barbaccimotors.com/
Forum: Latin America 11-22-2011, 02:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,169
Posted By oldgringo
+1 on the on a 200cc Chinese moto, I bought a...

+1 on the on a 200cc Chinese moto, I bought a Mavila Calvary here in Lima and have ridden it all over Peru, it of course struggles at very high altitudes, other than that it has been been great, no...
Forum: Racing 11-14-2011, 08:52 AM
Replies: 939
Views: 132,868
Posted By oldgringo
Here are some of my photos from Stage 6, 2011,...

Here are some of my photos from Stage 6, 2011, this year going to follow some of the Chile and all of the Peru stages.
...
Forum: Latin America 07-22-2011, 11:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 978
Posted By oldgringo
I bought a Mavila Cavalry here in Lima and have...

I bought a Mavila Cavalry here in Lima and have had no mechanical problems, I'm using it as a minimalist tourer...
Forum: Thumpers 07-17-2011, 09:14 AM
Replies: 6,467
Views: 1,565,107
Posted By oldgringo
The Peruvian Andes

On the road again, this time from Lima north to Caraz and the Cordillera Blanca, The Mavila is holding up well, zero mechanical problems. Over 15,000 feet again, tough breathing for the Mavila and...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 07-15-2011, 11:33 AM
Replies: 2,781
Views: 666,765
Posted By oldgringo
Mavila, Lima, Peru ...

Mavila, Lima, Peru

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Motorcycle-Adventure-Touring/Minimalist-Touring-South/i-V9zH2x4/0/L/IMG1531-L.jpg
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