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Forum: Trip Planning Today, 04:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 498
Posted By Lone Rider
If you're seeking attention from others, and some...

If you're seeking attention from others, and some sort of fame, consider having a third ear grafted to your head. Hence, the first 3-eared rtw person...eh?

IRCC, it was Smith Barney with the "we...
Forum: Latin America Today, 03:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 111
Posted By Lone Rider
A good pair of waterproof hiking boots will give...

A good pair of waterproof hiking boots will give you more protection than the "On Roads", and will be much more versatile.
Really, there's not much to them.
Forum: Latin America Yesterday, 04:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 241
Posted By Lone Rider
Sorry I can't offer a quick solution for your...

Sorry I can't offer a quick solution for your current problem.

But if you can locate a shock (for any application - car, etc) that has acceptable body dimensions with enough rod length, most any...
Forum: Americas 05-19-2013, 04:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 221
Posted By Lone Rider
I like Lake City. It doesn't have the 550...

I like Lake City.
It doesn't have the 550 traffic, nor those tourists.
But we're all tourists in life...:)
Forum: Latin America 05-18-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 332
Posted By Lone Rider
Does this new 'fee' apply to all entries, or only...

Does this new 'fee' apply to all entries, or only overland borders?
Forum: Latin America 05-18-2013, 06:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 757
Posted By Lone Rider
....and it became interesting, and filled with...

....and it became interesting, and filled with real life experiences...and some good BS...:)
Forum: Americas 05-11-2013, 06:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 430
Posted By Lone Rider
Put Slab City near the Salton Sea on your list. ...

Put Slab City near the Salton Sea on your list.
It's quite unique.
Forum: Americas 05-11-2013, 06:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 222
Posted By Lone Rider
Taking food, water and tools is a good idea.

Taking food, water and tools is a good idea.
Forum: Americas 05-10-2013, 03:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 430
Posted By Lone Rider
After the Pecos River bridge (very scenic) and...

After the Pecos River bridge (very scenic) and Langtry, I'm not remembering anything else extra nice when going west.
The hint about Douglas is a good one. Lot's of remote country and you can wind...
Forum: Americas 05-05-2013, 04:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 292
Posted By Lone Rider
The Cherokee NF in TN, and both the Pisgah and...

The Cherokee NF in TN, and both the Pisgah and Natahala NF'sjust across the border in NC offer many miles of regular dirt roads. Just get maps and you're good to go.

Gatlinburg is a...
Forum: Trip Planning 05-04-2013, 04:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,073
Posted By Lone Rider
What would those reasons be, in your opinion, and...

What would those reasons be, in your opinion, and how they relate to rtw moto travel?
Forum: Trip Planning 05-03-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,073
Posted By Lone Rider
Small and light is relative. IMO, the...

Small and light is relative.

IMO, the 650ish bikes are above that, being mid weight/size.

125's are light weight...:D

Then you get into the 250-400 size bikes.

I'm a huge fan of...
Forum: Americas 05-02-2013, 03:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 292
Posted By Lone Rider
Both the Daniel Boone in KY and the Cherokee in...

Both the Daniel Boone in KY and the Cherokee in TN offers some riding.
For what you've described, you may also want to take a look at the Hatfield-McCoy trail system in WV.

It'd not that far...
Forum: Latin America 04-30-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 608
Posted By Lone Rider
Options and possibilities.... Many people...

Options and possibilities....

Many people are more comfortable when offered few - assigned limits.
You can see this in everyday life when you look.
Forum: Latin America 04-29-2013, 05:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 608
Posted By Lone Rider
You left out the possibility for torture by...

You left out the possibility for torture by boiling tar, dull knives, and some other methods commonly used....on tourists...to get them in line.

You are quite right: do are you're told, and do...
Forum: Latin America 04-28-2013, 05:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 608
Posted By Lone Rider
Sounds like some bureaucratic crap. That...

Sounds like some bureaucratic crap.
That crossing is an outlier - done it a few times.
Never ran into that problem before.
They love the pest spraying (and fee), or maybe that's just on the BZ...
Forum: Latin America 04-27-2013, 05:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 757
Posted By Lone Rider
Light Vanawagon VW stuff or go Unimog. Both...

Light Vanawagon VW stuff or go Unimog.
Both offer 'all in one'.
Try one poison and see how she feels...
Forum: Latin America 04-25-2013, 05:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 757
Posted By Lone Rider
Unless you plan to test the vehicle in real off...

Unless you plan to test the vehicle in real off road off road conditions, it's just another car/truck doing the regular roads kinda thing.

Unless you have lockers and plan to push it, you won't...
Forum: Latin America 04-24-2013, 05:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 189
Posted By Lone Rider
Not 'cars'. People - motos have been taken...

Not 'cars'.
People - motos have been taken across.
Puerto Cortes to Placencia/Big Creek and Punta Gorda.
Forum: Americas 04-19-2013, 05:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 341
Posted By Lone Rider
Iz been thinking that i wants a fone.

Iz been thinking that i wants a fone.
Forum: Americas 04-19-2013, 05:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 231
Posted By Lone Rider
If possible, stretch this ride to Cuba, NM -...

If possible, stretch this ride to Cuba, NM - which ever direction you're doing it.
The Cuba to CO section is very, very nice.
One of the better ones, imo.
Forum: Americas 04-15-2013, 04:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 794
Posted By Lone Rider
You found a solution to your problem. That is...

You found a solution to your problem.
That is part of the experience you bought into.
Use what is inside your skull. Think it out.
If need be, take a break, lower the pressure, and let the grey...
Forum: Americas 04-12-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 794
Posted By Lone Rider
Do hostels over camping, if possible. There is...

Do hostels over camping, if possible.
There is no expansive network of camping establishments in MX, that I know of.
And, you meet other travels at the hostels.
Forum: Latin America 04-12-2013, 05:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,325
Posted By Lone Rider
I'm thinking an auto garage/mechanico, most any...

I'm thinking an auto garage/mechanico, most any place, if you just need that nut loosened and then tightened back.
A pack of smokes, a few whatevers....
No need for a bike shop.
Forum: Latin America 04-12-2013, 05:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 361
Posted By Lone Rider
Nasty... Looks like the rim of the rim was...

Nasty...

Looks like the rim of the rim was peeled away.
The good thing is that that slice doesn't compromise the load-bearing spokes.
I betcha a few cervezas that it can be welded, even if...
Forum: Americas 04-11-2013, 04:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 232
Posted By Lone Rider
Big Bear is almost next door to you, but the...

Big Bear is almost next door to you, but the trails there also take the big off road vehicles. It's not tight.

Go hit Johnson Valley and take a big load of fuel along...and lots of water...:)...
Forum: Americas 04-11-2013, 04:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 501
Posted By Lone Rider
That's funny. I also did caddy work, but, at that...

That's funny. I also did caddy work, but, at that time, I didn't weigh much more than the fancy leather bags I was huffing around. :D

I'd forgotten about all that stuff.
Forum: Americas 04-10-2013, 05:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 501
Posted By Lone Rider
Unreal. Does this actually happen in real life...

Unreal.
Does this actually happen in real life these days...?:norton
Forum: Americas 04-10-2013, 05:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 470
Posted By Lone Rider
Maybe he wants to do his own gig, and not...

Maybe he wants to do his own gig, and not something you think he should do...?

Why would you shell out $300 for something you could easily make better and more personalized? The collective should...
Forum: Trip Planning 04-10-2013, 05:26 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,574
Posted By Lone Rider
And what is deemed a 'fully loaded bike' may very...

And what is deemed a 'fully loaded bike' may very well answer that question. :D
Forum: Trip Planning 04-10-2013, 05:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 912
Posted By Lone Rider
With many shipping companies, you can save heaps...

With many shipping companies, you can save heaps of bucks by reducing the size of 'the package'.

Removing the front and rear wheels, and the handle bars, makes the bike much smaller, and also...
Forum: Latin America 04-09-2013, 05:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 361
Posted By Lone Rider
Can you post a pic of the busted rim? It's...

Can you post a pic of the busted rim?

It's rare that one can not be heated up and be beat back into shape that will take a tire/tube.
Forum: Americas 04-08-2013, 04:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 299
Posted By Lone Rider
As a rough guide, people can use 'north of I-20...

As a rough guide, people can use 'north of I-20 and west of Hwy 7'.
But there is also some good stuff a little east and south of those roads.
It's great street and DS riding. Just get your maps...
Forum: Trip Planning 04-08-2013, 04:38 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,574
Posted By Lone Rider
Take a gander at the DR350SE, specifically the...

Take a gander at the DR350SE, specifically the '98 and '99 year models.

Just a suggestion....
Forum: Trip Planning 04-07-2013, 05:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,404
Posted By Lone Rider
The most powerful force on this land is the sun. ...

The most powerful force on this land is the sun.
Due respect and knowledge can keep you alive.
I've been of weak mind before, not thinking clearly, because of exposure.
This was my fault, and I...
Forum: Trip Planning 04-07-2013, 05:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,404
Posted By Lone Rider
I only asked what they did to cause the...

I only asked what they did to cause the 'emergencies'.

Do you know?
Second-hand, third-hand..?
Forum: Americas 04-07-2013, 04:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 637
Posted By Lone Rider
A suggestion.... Start with a one month or...

A suggestion....

Start with a one month or so trip to a place or places that you've dreamed about seeing.
Then, after that trip is in the bag, and you know the answers to many of the questions...
Forum: Americas 04-07-2013, 04:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 470
Posted By Lone Rider
Hobos/nomads are inventive, creative, and curious...

Hobos/nomads are inventive, creative, and curious by nature. :D
And they live...free....
Forum: Americas 04-06-2013, 04:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 470
Posted By Lone Rider
You can find a lot of this in the Rockies, old...

You can find a lot of this in the Rockies, old narrow gauge turned to roads.
There's also Rails to Trails, but that gov program is more for non-motorized travel.
There are long sections in the west...
Forum: Americas 04-06-2013, 03:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 299
Posted By Lone Rider
Starts in Mena - west end of AR.

Starts in Mena - west end of AR.
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