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Forum: Thumpers 05-10-2013, 03:22 PM
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Posted By 0theories
I installed mine in about an hour. But... I cut...

I installed mine in about an hour. But... I cut my original hose too short (just like they tell you not to) :huh Went to an auto parts store and got another length of hose for ~$1.50. Just regular...
Forum: Ride reports 05-08-2013, 07:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,996
Posted By 0theories
Something similar...

Hey, I'm thinking of doing something kinda similar to this on my KLR in about a year. Korea, Russia and so on (maybe Thailand on the way there). Looking forward to a detailed report on how you pull...
Forum: Ride reports 05-01-2013, 06:17 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 33,594
Posted By 0theories
Thanks fourthree. I'm still planning on finishing...

Thanks fourthree. I'm still planning on finishing up. Just have been putting in a lot of high mile days. Now back and repacking to move again :eek1

But I *will* finish up this report and do a...
Forum: Thumpers 04-18-2013, 11:42 AM
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Posted By 0theories
Yeah, that's what I meant by "liners" :D That...

Yeah, that's what I meant by "liners" :D That solves that problem. I find myself taking off the cases every day! I guess that's because I don't have the liners and don't want to unpack... it's a...
Forum: Thumpers 04-18-2013, 09:00 AM
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Views: 915,893
Posted By 0theories
KLR 650 Modifications

That's really close to what I'm thinking... But, and I'm not knocking your setup or anything like that, I would definitely go with something you don't have to unpack to remove. Been traveling for the...
Forum: Thumpers 04-18-2013, 07:18 AM
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Views: 915,893
Posted By 0theories
I think the most important feature in luggage...

I think the most important feature in luggage (and often the most overlooked or least mentioned) is the ability to quickly remove them, like with a single twist of a key or half turn of a nut. I have...
Forum: Ride reports 04-16-2013, 10:48 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 33,594
Posted By 0theories
04/06/2013 - 04/07/2013 - Crooked Tree to Palenque

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Forum: Ride reports 04-16-2013, 09:47 AM
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Posted By 0theories
Definitely Wander! I'm certainly not burned out...

Definitely Wander! I'm certainly not burned out by the riding, just not doing as much of the backpacker stuff anymore. The riding is still great and the scenery is mind blowing! I feel a certain...
Forum: Ride reports 04-16-2013, 09:43 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 33,594
Posted By 0theories
There IS always next time! ...probably next year...

There IS always next time! ...probably next year actually :evil

The Hummingbird Highway is pretty sweet no doubt, but it pales in comparison to some of the roads in Mexico. Rt.175 that stretches...
Forum: Ride reports 04-15-2013, 04:27 PM
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Posted By 0theories
Hey Dorian. Belize is pretty awesome. I don't...

Hey Dorian. Belize is pretty awesome. I don't know why people don't give it a chance. It's really small so gas prices don't matter that much :D Thanks for the recommendation. I heard about Sarteneja,...
Forum: Ride reports 04-15-2013, 09:17 AM
Replies: 252
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Posted By 0theories
04/03/2013 - 04/05/2013 - Hopkins and heading north.

No place in Belize is complete without a junker on the side of the road... :evil
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Forum: Ride reports 04-12-2013, 08:09 PM
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04/01/2013 – 04/02/2013 – Punta Gorga to Hopkins

Tom, a cool guy who rents bicycles downstairs.
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Forum: Ride reports 04-12-2013, 07:54 PM
Replies: 252
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Posted By 0theories
Yeah, it's just easier cause it's short :D

Yeah, it's just easier cause it's short :D
Forum: Ride reports 04-12-2013, 07:01 AM
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Views: 33,594
Posted By 0theories
Hi Slide. No, I don't think so (it actually...

Hi Slide. No, I don't think so (it actually sounds kind of deragotory, but I don't know... perhaps the company used it because it's short). I think mostly they refer to themselves as Guatemaltecos or...
Forum: Ride reports 04-12-2013, 06:40 AM
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Posted By 0theories
03/31/2013 - On to Punta Gorda

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Forum: Ride reports 04-12-2013, 06:24 AM
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Posted By 0theories
Thanks for the great suggestions Pete! After a...

Thanks for the great suggestions Pete! After a bit on the east side I decided it's: Too flat, too straight, too busy and way too expensive :lol3 So I cut down towards the center and back to Oaxaca....
Forum: Ride reports 04-12-2013, 06:20 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 33,594
Posted By 0theories
Way to step up and validate the klx :1drink I...

Way to step up and validate the klx :1drink I think the problems you laid out earlier are valid, but valid for all small bikes. Not sure which bike would be the best, but the klx is in the top of the...
Forum: Ride reports 04-10-2013, 12:49 PM
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Posted By 0theories
Oregon.

Hey John, still following along and on my way home too, but slower :D

Definitely look me up in Oregon. I'll be there for the summer with a great 8 day on/6 day off schedule so we can ride...
Forum: Ride reports 04-10-2013, 12:43 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 33,594
Posted By 0theories
03/29/2013 - 03/30/2013 - San Ignacio

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Forum: Ride reports 04-10-2013, 12:35 PM
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Posted By 0theories
Small bikes.

Thanks for your input guys. I need all the help I can get making this decision :ear I think whichever small bike I choose, it'll have the same set of issues. Smaller tank, narrower seat, lighter...
Forum: Ride reports 04-09-2013, 06:47 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 33,594
Posted By 0theories
Interesting point. The KLX is a 6 speed (as is...

Interesting point. The KLX is a 6 speed (as is the DR350). What's the XT? Project one would be the 351 (or maybe 340) kit. That should help the torque a bit... I definitely have to ride one a bit to...
Forum: Ride reports 04-09-2013, 06:40 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 33,594
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03/28/2013 - Goodbye Guatemala. I love you!

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Forum: Ride reports 04-09-2013, 05:54 PM
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Posted By 0theories
Welcome Keithert! :freaky Thanks...

Welcome Keithert! :freaky



Thanks Sunday. Yeah, if it wasn't such a beautiful and amazing place, it maybe wouldn't have been worth it... Oh who am I kidding! It was a fun little "adventure"...
Forum: Ride reports 04-09-2013, 07:10 AM
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Views: 33,594
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03/27/2013 - Making little progress

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Forum: Ride reports 04-09-2013, 06:43 AM
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Views: 33,594
Posted By 0theories
Glad it's finally starting to get warm up there....

Glad it's finally starting to get warm up there. Pretty soon you'll be swimming in pools of your own :D As I recall, Calgary is amazing in the summer! Heading north now. Hopefully will catch warmth...
Forum: Ride reports 03-31-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 33,594
Posted By 0theories
03/25/2013 – 03/26/2013 - Utopia and Semuc Champey

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Forum: Ride reports 03-31-2013, 07:16 AM
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Views: 33,594
Posted By 0theories
It's hard to beat the south! The weather is nice...

It's hard to beat the south! The weather is nice and the price is right. Sure beats trudging through the snow or crying in the rain... Make some time, come on down and explore, you'll be glad you...
Forum: Ride reports 03-31-2013, 07:12 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 33,594
Posted By 0theories
Thanks John. Your RR is an inspiration to me :) I...

Thanks John. Your RR is an inspiration to me :) I even went to the dentist you recommended! He did a great job, even though I didn't need a lot (I feel lucky). I'll almost definitely be back in...
Forum: Ride reports 03-30-2013, 07:37 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 33,594
Posted By 0theories
03/24/2013 - Goodbye Xela, hello open road!

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Forum: Ride reports 03-30-2013, 06:51 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 33,594
Posted By 0theories
Thank for the input Pete. Agreed on the luggage!...

Thank for the input Pete. Agreed on the luggage! Much less stuff next time! I actually rode around Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia on a 125 and I had a passenger for most of that time and all her crap and...
Forum: Ride reports 03-30-2013, 06:44 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 33,594
Posted By 0theories
Thanks a lot for the thorough response Jessepitt!...

Thanks a lot for the thorough response Jessepitt! It's a lot to think about. I agree pretty much with everything you said. I guess I've been reading JDowns' RR and he's gone at least as far as Panama...
Forum: Ride reports 03-30-2013, 06:35 PM
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Views: 33,594
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Thanks Eakins! Those hot-springs are called...

Thanks Eakins! Those hot-springs are called Fuentes Georginas. They're just outside of Zunil, south of Xela. :evil
Forum: Ride reports 03-30-2013, 06:33 PM
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Views: 33,594
Posted By 0theories
Thanks Dorian. I'll try to check those places...

Thanks Dorian. I'll try to check those places out. Well, I missed out on ATM cave as it's booked solid for several days to come and I have to move on :cry But still have some time for the rest of...
Forum: Ride reports 03-30-2013, 06:31 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 33,594
Posted By 0theories
Wow, thanks guys!

Thanks Sunday! It was a great hike. Imagine what a good phtographer could have done with that scenery!! :lol3



It's amazing Slide. You have to go and check it out for yourself!



Thanks...
Forum: Ride reports 03-23-2013, 02:28 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 33,594
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03/23/2013 – Things to do in Xela when you're stuck.

I spent five and a half weeks in Xela hanging out, taking Spanish classes and just enjoying simply living somewhere for a while. My life is constant travel, either on a consistent basis like when I'm...
Forum: Ride reports 03-22-2013, 04:38 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 33,594
Posted By 0theories
It sure is Dave! I'm mining your RR for places to...

It sure is Dave! I'm mining your RR for places to hit on my way back north. I'll be seeing some of Belize, then cutting across the Yucatan (south of it) and up the east side of Mexico for a bit,...
Forum: Ride reports 03-21-2013, 09:32 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 33,594
Posted By 0theories
02/16/2013 – A trip to the border

I spent a couple of days in Xela taking classes and exploring the city. When the weekend rolled around it was time to take a ride over to the border and get my paperwork straightened out. Since I...
Forum: Ride reports 03-21-2013, 09:03 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 33,594
Posted By 0theories
Yeah Apple Jam, I brought a camelback with me,...

Yeah Apple Jam, I brought a camelback with me, but just the bladder, no backpack :doh I thought I would just keep it in the tank bag and drink from it that way, but it didn't quite work out too well....
Forum: Ride reports 03-20-2013, 09:52 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 33,594
Posted By 0theories
That would be the less than flattering way to...

That would be the less than flattering way to call that there :lol3 But yes, it's a label that could apply. Although my Spanish still sucks :D
Forum: Ride reports 03-20-2013, 09:50 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 33,594
Posted By 0theories
02/11/2013 – 02/12/2013 – San Marcos, and on the Quetzaltenango.

Playing catch-up...

At Hostel Del Lago.
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