Sydney to London on a105cc Honda callled Dot - Page 7

chillidog · 05-09-2009, 03:47 PM

Dude, You are my hero. Subscribed.

JohnG. · 05-09-2009, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lash

Great stuff! And you know, I think you have the perfect bike for this adventure

. . . .

Maybe something just a little bigger for me,Im 6'5"....
...but what a great great journey...

RockerC · 05-09-2009, 07:45 PM

Man, you are 1 crazy POM. As much as your parents are worrying their guts out over your perceived foolishness, I reckon after you've safely made it home and they've had time to reflect, they're going to be mighty proud of your unbelievable achievement. Then your ol man will repeat those words "Get a job".

Still, you're doing what a lot of us can only dream of and for that you have my respect you loonatic.

Not to dampen your enthusiasm, as I'm sure you had a blast throwing Dot around on those trails, but just keep in the back of your mind how far away is the nearest medical facility, and what level of expertise will be working on you in the event you did have a mishap - I mean, I'm sure others following would hate not only to see you hurt, but to see a great RR come to a premature end would be devestating.

Stay Safe man!

pdedse · 05-09-2009, 09:17 PM

Well, sure, anyone can decide to do Sydney to London on a whim if you have a Honda CT110 and a pair of black high top tennis shoes. Try it on a fully decked out bmw or ktm, or even a klr if you want a real challenge.

Very fresh.

kluts · 05-09-2009, 09:57 PM

In

b0mb3r · 05-09-2009, 10:27 PM

take it easy and finish this ride

as RockerC says ride safe and look after dot

Rellik · 05-09-2009, 11:03 PM

Epic!

Ultralights · 05-09-2009, 11:32 PM

now this would make an epic TV adventure! or a fantastic book!

MOLAHS · 05-10-2009, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seattle Jimmy

Balls the size of coconuts! Please try to be a careful as possible in pakistan and iran-they areren't to happy with us pale people these days...keep up this fantastic report. good luck!!

I beg to differ re Iran & Pakistan.

In 68 i drove an old Mercedes from London to Herat in Afghanistan. In Iran i passed an Italian on a Vespa scooter. I ran into him again in Calcutta many months later where he was trying to find a ship to take him to Malaysia. Burma was impassable then. I'm sure he made it as i'm sure you will. Ride safe.

overlandr · 05-10-2009, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seattle Jimmy

Balls the size of coconuts! Please try to be a careful as possible in pakistan and iran-they areren't to happy with us pale people these days...keep up this fantastic report. good luck!!

Don't believe everything the US govt Centric Media feeds us; I've often heard travellers report that Iranians are the most hospitable peoples of this small earth.

DeeGee · 05-10-2009, 03:36 AM

finally finished it!

Absolutely awesome and funny! I love your wit and humour

where are you from on the UK Nate? Cos that doesn't sound like a cockney accent to me?

Stay safe my friend and when you make it to the UK well have a beer or 10!

Cheers for sharing

Gav

Belgian Waffles · 05-10-2009, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by overlandr

Don't believe everything the US govt Centric Media feeds us; I've often heard travellers report that Iranians are the most hospitable peoples of this small earth.

+1
Theres even a RR from a fellow inmate who talks a lot about that.

Nathan, your ride is absolutely amazing. Keep it up and stay...as safe as you can with the equipment you have. An inspiration to us all. You have my full support. I dont know when you plan on passing through Europe, but Im staying in Belgium for a few more months, so if you need information about parts/language barriers/crazy administrative systems, I would be glad to offer all my help...though that isnt necissarily saying much, its the best I have to offer! Except a drink or five if you ever come by here.

RIDE RIDE RIDE!!!

Belgian Waffles

Rhodie · 05-10-2009, 09:23 AM

Pakistan is a bit sticky at present - avoid Quetta and NWFP.
Iran -if you can get a visa- will be a delightful change to the rest of the sub-continent.
The Iranian people are wonderfully hospitable and unlike the perceptions that exist of a "fundementalist nation".
I you cannot get a visa fly in to Turkey or one of the Stans.
Whilst in Pai or around Chiang Mai look up riders on the
http://www.gt-rider.co forum.
Cheers
Rhodie

Chad M · 05-10-2009, 12:54 PM

Knowingly or not Nathan, you've chosen well in naming your motorcycle. DOT was an english motorcyle marque whose name came from the acronym Devoid Of Trouble. Certainly a great omen on such peril filled journey!

Keep on thumpin'

wasions · 05-10-2009, 12:56 PM

Note to Motorcycle Magazines (any):
The first to sign this guy up as a columnist or reviewer gets my subscription. At the present time, I find no magazine has anyone close to being this entertaining.

05-09-2009, 07:45 PM	#93
RockerC Fuck Piece & Quiet Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Lake Maquarie, East Coast Australia Oddometer: 194	M.a.d. Man, you are 1 crazy POM. As much as your parents are worrying their guts out over your perceived foolishness, I reckon after you've safely made it home and they've had time to reflect, they're going to be mighty proud of your unbelievable achievement. Then your ol man will repeat those words "Get a job". Still, you're doing what a lot of us can only dream of and for that you have my respect you loonatic. Not to dampen your enthusiasm, as I'm sure you had a blast throwing Dot around on those trails, but just keep in the back of your mind how far away is the nearest medical facility, and what level of expertise will be working on you in the event you did have a mishap - I mean, I'm sure others following would hate not only to see you hurt, but to see a great RR come to a premature end would be devestating. Stay Safe man! __________________ Scott. I know, it’s not a KTM or a Beamer. . . . . . but aye, it’s got two wheels & I’m go’n http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=443648 Out there somewhere!

05-09-2009, 09:17 PM	#94
pdedse paraelamigosincero Joined: Dec 2007 Oddometer: 1,009	Well, sure, anyone can decide to do Sydney to London on a whim if you have a Honda CT110 and a pair of black high top tennis shoes. Try it on a fully decked out bmw or ktm, or even a klr if you want a real challenge. Very fresh. __________________ 6 weeks in CR on a 125: México,Belice and Guatemala Portland to Puerto Vallarta Zimapan and Xilitla Mexico

05-09-2009, 09:57 PM	#95
kluts The Lost Tourguide Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Gateway to Everywhere Else Oddometer: 592	In __________________ Any motorcyclist caught holding up automobiles on a winding road will be forced to sell all fringed accessories, buy plaid pants and take up golf.-- Peter Egan ... my internal dialogue was a full on harangue. The Buddhist call this dialogue “the monkey mind” well my monkey mind had a brand new tire in its cage and was whippin’ it around... -Vermin, The Grapes of Rat

05-09-2009, 10:27 PM	#96
b0mb3r Old Git Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Sunshine Coast QLD Oddometer: 1,632	take it easy and finish this ride as RockerC says ride safe and look after dot __________________ White pig

05-09-2009, 11:03 PM	#97
Rellik o-KAY! Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Calgary Oddometer: 584	Epic! __________________ No problem, that'll buff right out!

05-09-2009, 03:47 PM	#91
chillidog Adventurer Joined: May 2007 Location: Nirvana Oddometer: 38	Dude, You are my hero. Subscribed.

05-09-2009, 11:32 PM	#98
Ultralights Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Sydney Australia Oddometer: 413	now this would make an epic TV adventure! or a fantastic book! __________________ Treat your bike like your woman, rider her 5 times a day and take her to heaven and back.

05-10-2009, 03:36 AM	#101
DeeGee I'm a Yorkshireman thanoz Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Up North In The UK! Oddometer: 1,767	finally finished it! Absolutely awesome and funny! I love your wit and humour where are you from on the UK Nate? Cos that doesn't sound like a cockney accent to me? Stay safe my friend and when you make it to the UK well have a beer or 10! Cheers for sharing Gav __________________ Where It All Began Our First 2 Wheeled Euro Trip/Honeymoon WWII Normandy Memorial and Beaches Tour 2008 European RR 17 countries 18 days Poland, Auschwitz 2011 Moroccan Adventure 2012

05-10-2009, 09:23 AM	#103
Rhodie Gusset Nuzzler Joined: Mar 2006 Location: South East Asia Oddometer: 373	Pakistan is a bit sticky at present - avoid Quetta and NWFP. Iran -if you can get a visa- will be a delightful change to the rest of the sub-continent. The Iranian people are wonderfully hospitable and unlike the perceptions that exist of a "fundementalist nation". I you cannot get a visa fly in to Turkey or one of the Stans. Whilst in Pai or around Chiang Mai look up riders on the http://www.gt-rider.co forum. Cheers Rhodie __________________ "Perils he sought not, but ne'er shrank to meet; The scene was savage, but the scene was new; This made the ceaseless toil of travel sweet, Beat back keen winter's blast, and welcomed summer's heat." Byron

05-10-2009, 12:54 PM	#104
Chad M Custom User Title Joined: Jan 2006 Location: N49, W4 Oddometer: 608	Knowingly or not Nathan, you've chosen well in naming your motorcycle. DOT was an english motorcyle marque whose name came from the acronym Devoid Of Trouble. Certainly a great omen on such peril filled journey! Keep on thumpin'

05-10-2009, 12:56 PM	#105
wasions Hang 10 Joined: Mar 2007 Location: SoIl Oddometer: 332	Note to Motorcycle Magazines (any): The first to sign this guy up as a columnist or reviewer gets my subscription. At the present time, I find no magazine has anyone close to being this entertaining. __________________ Steve '06 Tiger (HANG 10); '99 DR350 Bigzoner peg No. 123 "Keep Brotherhood 'Til Die"

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