Don’t tell my Mom I rode 17,000kms from China to France on a stolen proto Yam XT250X. - Page 12

dirtconnector · 12-28-2010, 06:47 AM

"There I finally found a tire, its larger but well it will do OK!"

Just curious as to how much a rear tire costs in Bumfuk, China and how much mileage(kilometerage) you got out of one.

Awe inspiring rider report. I love the fact that you thus far have ridden most of the way two up on a 250cc. I think that I can't commute <60 mi. on anything less than a 650cc. Thanks for putting my over indulgent American ego in perspective for me.

Patiently waiting for your next installment on Urumqi.

Frederic_Shiffer · 12-28-2010, 07:48 AM

Hey!

Just got back to Paris.

I am getting back on the report soon.

thanks a lot for the comments guys!

Fred

dirtconnector: The tire from Bumfuk, China is actually quite good, I paid 80USD for it and was scared of driving with it in the beginning, not leaning too much in the turns.
After a while, it turned out to be better than I expected!

Cortez · 12-28-2010, 07:57 AM

irvfr · 12-28-2010, 02:15 PM

The famous phrase 'ignorance is bliss' fits to this report

If someone asks me to repeat this trip, I would begin the list 'satelite phone, GPS, extra tires, camping gear, blah blah. Not to mention a 1200GS. 10,000 miles on a Yamaha 250? You are waaaaay cool!!! But don't do that again

Can't wait for the rest of the RR.

Nik00117 · 12-29-2010, 03:09 AM

I'm sorry I can't believe you did this on a 250cc...Such a trip I would imagine should require at least a 650 CC

Luna Tique · 12-29-2010, 06:17 AM

Nik00117 · 12-31-2010, 09:48 PM

Here's a new yr resolution you you, finish your report!!!

H96669 · 01-03-2011, 06:24 PM

Il s'est perdu a Pigalle.....!

Süsser Tod · 01-04-2011, 04:55 AM

Subscribed

kyns · 01-11-2011, 12:45 PM

Quit riding the new Vespa and get back on the ride report... :)

Subscribed.

AshvinNadig · 01-17-2011, 12:27 AM

get on with it boy

Motodisiac · 01-17-2011, 12:06 PM

I have a sad feeling that this ride report is over ;(

D.

pdxbrit · 01-17-2011, 02:54 PM

Life gets in the way. Relax. Be patient

Frederic_Shiffer · 01-24-2011, 03:28 PM

Hey hey hey!

I just got a new apartment in Paris and yep, Kins, you're right, I probably spent too much time enjoying my Vespa on the Champs-Elysées!

So, I'll have a proper optic fiber internet connection in a few days and will get back on the report.

The next article will be about my travels through the Xinjiang region in China, during the dark times of the Uigur riots, I was one of the "lucky" ones to be there at that time.

Hugs from Paris

Frederic Shiffer.

Pmason · 01-24-2011, 05:08 PM

great report, don't keep us waiting too much longer!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frederic_Shiffer

Hey hey hey!

in a few days and will get back on the report.

Frederic Shiffer.

12-28-2010, 06:47 AM	#166
dirtconnector erythematic nucha Joined: Jan 2006 Location: shed out back, WNC Oddometer: 757	"There I finally found a tire, its larger but well it will do OK!" Just curious as to how much a rear tire costs in Bumfuk, China and how much mileage(kilometerage) you got out of one. Awe inspiring rider report. I love the fact that you thus far have ridden most of the way two up on a 250cc. I think that I can't commute <60 mi. on anything less than a 650cc. Thanks for putting my over indulgent American ego in perspective for me. Patiently waiting for your next installment on Urumqi. __________________ I'm a low brow but I rock a little know how - Red Hot Chili Peppers

12-28-2010, 07:48 AM	#167
Frederic_Shiffer ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2010 Location: Paris, France. Oddometer: 100	Hey! Just got back to Paris. I am getting back on the report soon. thanks a lot for the comments guys! Fred dirtconnector: The tire from Bumfuk, China is actually quite good, I paid 80USD for it and was scared of driving with it in the beginning, not leaning too much in the turns. After a while, it turned out to be better than I expected! __________________ Ride report: Don’t tell my Mom I rode 17,000kms from China to France on a stolen proto Yam XT250X.

12-28-2010, 07:57 AM	#168
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12-29-2010, 03:09 AM	#170
Nik00117 Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Depends on where my flight lands at Oddometer: 94	I'm sorry I can't believe you did this on a 250cc...Such a trip I would imagine should require at least a 650 CC __________________ Proud owner of a 1999 Honda Aero

12-29-2010, 06:17 AM	#171
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12-28-2010, 02:15 PM	#169
irvfr Adventurer Joined: Nov 2010 Location: Bergen,NJ Oddometer: 79	The famous phrase 'ignorance is bliss' fits to this report If someone asks me to repeat this trip, I would begin the list 'satelite phone, GPS, extra tires, camping gear, blah blah. Not to mention a 1200GS. 10,000 miles on a Yamaha 250? You are waaaaay cool!!! But don't do that again Can't wait for the rest of the RR.

12-31-2010, 09:48 PM	#172
Nik00117 Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Depends on where my flight lands at Oddometer: 94	Here's a new yr resolution you you, finish your report!!! __________________ Proud owner of a 1999 Honda Aero

01-03-2011, 06:24 PM	#173
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01-04-2011, 04:55 AM	#174
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01-11-2011, 12:45 PM	#175
kyns Studly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Finland West coast Oddometer: 965	Quit riding the new Vespa and get back on the ride report... :) Subscribed.

01-17-2011, 12:27 AM	#176
AshvinNadig Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Indiyeah Oddometer: 27	get on with it boy

01-17-2011, 12:06 PM	#177
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01-17-2011, 02:54 PM	#178
pdxbrit Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2010 Location: Portland, OR Oddometer: 160	Life gets in the way. Relax. Be patient __________________ I wanted a FUN to ride bike...all ego aside...no bar hopper no chick magnet..just a fun ride...The KLR is it...enjoy it. - Cire99

01-24-2011, 03:28 PM	#179
Frederic_Shiffer ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2010 Location: Paris, France. Oddometer: 100	Hey hey hey! I just got a new apartment in Paris and yep, Kins, you're right, I probably spent too much time enjoying my Vespa on the Champs-Elysées! So, I'll have a proper optic fiber internet connection in a few days and will get back on the report. The next article will be about my travels through the Xinjiang region in China, during the dark times of the Uigur riots, I was one of the "lucky" ones to be there at that time. Hugs from Paris Frederic Shiffer. __________________ Ride report: Don’t tell my Mom I rode 17,000kms from China to France on a stolen proto Yam XT250X.

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