Forum: Ride reports
08-11-2012, 07:35 AM
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That's what I figured too. Basically people do...
That's what I figured too. Basically people do not bother looking into their rear-view mirrors. So they are asking drivers behind to honk or flash their high beams at night (I'm not sure either...
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Forum: Ride reports
08-11-2012, 01:28 AM
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Next day, I made my descent into Kinnaur ...
Next day, I made my descent into Kinnaur (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinnaur_district)district. The road was carved out of a deep canyon susceptible to frequent mud slides and rock falls. The...
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Forum: Ride reports
08-11-2012, 01:23 AM
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Forum: Ride reports
08-10-2012, 11:02 PM
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Blow Horn PLEASE !
Use dipper at night
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Forum: Ride reports
08-17-2011, 04:22 AM
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Replies: 314
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you teaser, you
Hey Fred,
You are really teasing us with your pieces here and there. It's been more than a year now since I met you and your story is still in China!
Where are you now? Wherever you are, I...
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Forum: Ride reports
06-22-2011, 06:37 AM
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Replies: 2,141
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Glad to see that you've made it home safe and...
Glad to see that you've made it home safe and sound. Don't despair over sucky US. It can be worse :wink:
May you get to ride many more miles through far-away, third world countries again.
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Forum: Ride reports
02-23-2011, 05:23 AM
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Forum: Ride reports
01-06-2011, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 892
Views: 181,305
Hey,
Yeah, it seems like forever...
I...
Hey,
Yeah, it seems like forever...
I like Versys, feels like a rocket compared to my KLR (but then, probably even a Vespa would be more agile than a KLR :rofl ).
I love No. AZ and So. UT....
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Forum: Ride reports
12-31-2010, 05:07 AM
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That sucks big time. I had pages added to my...
That sucks big time. I had pages added to my passport twice and it was free. Last time I had it done in San Jose, Costa Rica (Jan 2010). I guess they need all the money they can squeeze from...
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Forum: Ride reports
12-23-2010, 04:32 PM
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I haven't ridden that bike much. I spent a few...
I haven't ridden that bike much. I spent a few weeks in Burma (without the bike) and now I am still waiting for registration papers. They say I'm not supposed to take bike on a long trip without...
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Forum: Ride reports
12-18-2010, 07:36 PM
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Forum: Ride reports
11-16-2010, 02:28 AM
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Replies: 314
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smooth with chinese cops
hey Freddy,
Your story reminds me of the episode when my friend and I got escorted from the Tienanmen gate in police car because of possession of porn videos. After a few hours in the police...
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Forum: Ride reports
11-11-2010, 06:10 AM
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Replies: 2,141
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Hey Vince,
That's the place where my chain...
Hey Vince,
That's the place where my chain broke and three friendly Chileans gave me the 200 mile ride to La Serena. They showed me the observatories from the main road. It's great that you had...
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Forum: Ride reports
11-10-2010, 02:55 PM
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Forum: Ride reports
11-09-2010, 02:27 PM
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Forum: Ride reports
11-09-2010, 02:40 AM
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Replies: 892
Views: 181,305
Yeah, I'll be here for a while. When I get...
Yeah, I'll be here for a while. When I get bored, I'll have to look for another place. I think SE Asia will keep me busy for a few years.
I bought this bike. It was the only bike made in...
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Forum: Ride reports
11-08-2010, 04:15 AM
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Replies: 892
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cold no more
Hey guys, I appreciate your comments! It's been a great journey. Even though it's been less than two months, it feels like it was years ago when I was in the Andes.
I'm in a bit warmer place...
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Forum: Ride reports
10-13-2010, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 2,141
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what an update!
Hey Vince,
After reading this update, I feel stupid for not taking that route. I think I camped at the same spot where you did (next to the island).
Good luck
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Forum: Ride reports
10-12-2010, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 2,141
Views: 711,177
good times
Hey Vince,
Your excellent pics remind me of the wonderful time I had there. Despite harsh conditions, I'm jealous of you being there. Good luck buddy!
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Forum: Ride reports
10-12-2010, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 892
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Forum: Ride reports
10-09-2010, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 892
Views: 181,305
Thanks
Thank you all for best wishes and I'm so glad that you enjoyed this RR.
igor
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Forum: Ride reports
10-05-2010, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 892
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I don't know what took me so long !
Epilogue
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_T-UVTaEy1wQ/TKvbDRJAejI/AAAAAAAAQ34/mGKj1mvSr1g/s800/IMG_0143.JPG
My trophy panniers
While at times challenging, this trip was a wonderful experience and it...
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Forum: Ride reports
10-04-2010, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 892
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Hey, I've been slacking since I came back. It's...
Hey, I've been slacking since I came back. It's no fun taking care of 10 months worth of pilled up bills and obligations. Riding the worst roads in SA, being chased by armed bandits (not that I had...
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Forum: Ride reports
09-28-2010, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 2,141
Views: 711,177
last post
Hey Vince,
I just saw your latest post with pics and they reminded me of the good times there. Even though it's been only a few weeks since I came back, it all seems like a distant memory now. ...
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Forum: Ride reports
09-12-2010, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 314
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u waited all this time for a RR ?
Hey Fred,
I wish I asked you more about your epic trip when we met you in Rio. I guess I'll find out soon. Looking forward to see all the pics and hear about the adventure you've been through.
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Forum: Ride reports
09-12-2010, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 892
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Hey Mike,
So good to see you "around." I...
Hey Mike,
So good to see you "around." I hope you got out and enjoyed this summer in the Rockies.
I wish we were heading in the same direction and could ride a little longer in Mexico. But...
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Forum: Ride reports
09-09-2010, 06:52 AM
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Replies: 892
Views: 181,305
Hey fellow ex-engineer,
I see from you...
Hey fellow ex-engineer,
I see from you report that you're about to cross Darien. Good luck with the boat ride. If you get on a decent boat, you'll have a blast.
I have no intentions of going...
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Forum: Ride reports
09-05-2010, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 892
Views: 181,305
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Forum: Ride reports
09-04-2010, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 892
Views: 181,305
El Fin
The route map is here (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=107856389924935162171.00047cd4b064c445e5d80&ll=-6.577303,-75.410156&spn=59.355226,79.013672&z=4).
Day 273 –...
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Forum: Ride reports
09-04-2010, 05:59 AM
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Replies: 892
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Hey Louis,
Thanks for your flattering...
Hey Louis,
Thanks for your flattering comments. I'm glad you enjoyed my RR. I do read other people's writings and I can tell they are much more eloquent. I wish I could write like them, but...
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Forum: Ride reports
09-03-2010, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 892
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Hey Lumpy,
$2100? Wow, I was gonna let it...
Hey Lumpy,
$2100? Wow, I was gonna let it go for $500 (without panniers). Seems you have higher opinion of the bike than I. Well, you are not way off (especially since I didn't mention that I...
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Forum: Ride reports
09-03-2010, 05:13 AM
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Replies: 892
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Hey guys,
Everything is cool. I'm battling...
Hey guys,
Everything is cool. I'm battling Peruvian bureaucracy for importation papers for the bike. Yeah, that puppy has already been peruvianized.
My official riding part of this trip is...
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Forum: Ride reports
08-18-2010, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 892
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Hey Vasco,
If I had to choose between the...
Hey Vasco,
If I had to choose between the west and east coasts of SA, I'd probably still choose the Andean route. This does not mean that the east coast route is not worth doing.
I rode the...
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Forum: Ride reports
08-16-2010, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 892
Views: 181,305
Hey Walt,
You crack me up. I really doubt...
Hey Walt,
You crack me up. I really doubt that the particular model of the filter makes difference. I remember years ago I shot one picture in the Sierras at around 12000 ft. The sky was almost...
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Forum: Ride reports
08-15-2010, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 892
Views: 181,305
To be honest, I was disappointed with the...
To be honest, I was disappointed with the Transoceanic HWY on the Brazilian side. It was all fazendas and nothing else. Besides, they were burning the weeds and the air was extremely hazy.
If...
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Forum: Ride reports
08-13-2010, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 892
Views: 181,305
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Forum: Ride reports
08-13-2010, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 892
Views: 181,305
You're right, after-market part was weaker.
...
You're right, after-market part was weaker.
The clutch was ok before, it was close to the other end of the range, but I adjusted it anyways.
Learned yet another false alarm. Glad it wasn't...
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Forum: Ride reports
08-13-2010, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 892
Views: 181,305
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Forum: Ride reports
08-12-2010, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 892
Views: 181,305
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Forum: Ride reports
08-09-2010, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 892
Views: 181,305
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