Radioman Rides the World....... - Page 52

West Isles Foo Foo · 09-20-2011, 07:50 PM

Glad to see you're back on the road Mark. Stop in and say hey to Byron on your way through Panama. Ride safe...

Mr. Vintage · 09-20-2011, 08:26 PM

Have a great trip Mark! Ride safe!

JemezMtns · 09-20-2011, 09:07 PM

Be safe, have fun, and thank you for sharing.

Can you ID those panniers, and frames to carry 'em? I have an F800 and I am curious about this setup you have.

Mike

Radioman · 09-20-2011, 09:25 PM

Hello Mike,

They are Wolfman tank Panniers (given to me by Earwig

Thanks Eric!!)

I cut the straps and mounted them down on my Altrider Engine guards. Had to use some extra webbing, zip ties etc. to make it work. But I can carry my extra front tire tubes, air pump, tire tools, Chain lube, etc.
Should work out great!
If you want more detail shots, I will put them up after I ride to Tucson. See how they work first

Mark

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Originally Posted by JemezMtns

Be safe, have fun, and thank you for sharing.

Can you ID those panniers, and frames to carry 'em? I have an F800 and I am curious about this setup you have.

Mike

JemezMtns · 09-20-2011, 09:35 PM

Mark:
I'm sorry, I was asking about the big gray luggage units hanging off the back!

Radioman · 09-20-2011, 09:52 PM

Yesterday I took off my rims, and headed over to Eric's to use my tire machine. Put on a set of Heidenau K60 to start the trip.

Got it done. The rear was a real bear to get on the rim. Heavy sidewall. But we got it!

Then a real rush to get the bike loaded up for a trip that will last 1-2 years...... Have extra parts, and the gear I need. Will see how it rides as I slab down to Tucson.

Then I am finishing the extra last of the changes. Added the Rally Moto fix for the upper shock bolt.

Up dated my GPS with South America Maps, Mexico Maps.

Fully Loaded for the morning.

Friends just dropped by, so time to shut down and say goodbye.

C-Stain · 09-21-2011, 02:59 AM

Godspeed, my friend and Safe Home!

We'll be following along here in Nova Scotia and looking forward to your updates. Ride Safe, have fun and take LOTS of pictures for us losers living vicariously through you.

Best of Luck!

C.

Apple Jam · 09-21-2011, 06:05 AM

Yesterday, 07:06 PM, Radioman wrote :

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Originally Posted by Radioman

to all..........T- Minus about 12 hours

It's almost light, and he's almost off.......

Shoot R-Man, I'm really excited for ya

, or is it just strong coffee?
Keep that adrenaline in check, you're likely gonna need it down the road

tofire409 · 09-21-2011, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Radioman

I like your choice in bike and colour!!

I look forward to following you on your journey.

Safe traveling!

B.

papaduc · 09-21-2011, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radioman

The realities of the next longer riding stage is upon me. Cannot dwell on it too long, but will be interesting to see what my thoughts are as I ride down the road in the morning.

As you have done in the past, one day at a time, enjoy the moment.

FLARider1 · 09-21-2011, 06:46 AM

Mark,
Good luck and in Navy tradition, I wish you fair winds and following seas!! May you have a safe and incredible journey!! Looking forward to your return and hearing the stories in person!! But for now, we the internet!!!

Andy and Angie!!!

MortimerSickle · 09-21-2011, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Radioman

...
Then a real rush to get the bike loaded up for a trip that will last 1-2 years....

You're probably already in the driveway warming the engine, and looking a lot like this:

Bon Voyage.

I'm hoping for 2 years, nothing personal.

I'm just figuring that if it lasts the full 2 years, everything went as well as could be expected, and that you didn't run out of money.

RAGBrian · 09-21-2011, 07:04 AM

Just catching up on several pages of Part One.

Safe travels for Part Two of the Great Journey! I will be following along via cyberspace

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hyperboarder · 09-21-2011, 08:32 AM

Safe travels Mark!

Johnny Dakar · 09-21-2011, 08:43 AM

Buen viaje, amigo.

09-20-2011, 08:26 PM	#767
Mr. Vintage Family Dude Joined: Jan 2007 Location: The Palouse Oddometer: 805	Have a great trip Mark! Ride safe! __________________ - Jeff (Mr. Vintage) - Quota, SL350, MW250, MT250, CT90

09-20-2011, 09:07 PM	#768
JemezMtns Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Placitas, NM Oddometer: 101	Good Fortune! Be safe, have fun, and thank you for sharing. Can you ID those panniers, and frames to carry 'em? I have an F800 and I am curious about this setup you have. Mike __________________ If I was a dog my tail would be waggin'

09-20-2011, 09:35 PM	#770
JemezMtns Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Placitas, NM Oddometer: 101	The big ones Mark: I'm sorry, I was asking about the big gray luggage units hanging off the back! __________________ If I was a dog my tail would be waggin'

09-20-2011, 09:52 PM	#771
Radioman ^OP dreaming adventure Joined: Dec 2005 Location: GDay from Australia Oddometer: 4,167	Yesterday I took off my rims, and headed over to Eric's to use my tire machine. Put on a set of Heidenau K60 to start the trip. Got it done. The rear was a real bear to get on the rim. Heavy sidewall. But we got it! Then a real rush to get the bike loaded up for a trip that will last 1-2 years...... Have extra parts, and the gear I need. Will see how it rides as I slab down to Tucson. Then I am finishing the extra last of the changes. Added the Rally Moto fix for the upper shock bolt. Up dated my GPS with South America Maps, Mexico Maps. Fully Loaded for the morning. Friends just dropped by, so time to shut down and say goodbye. __________________ Onto Chapter 3 of my life...... with Faith, Hope and Courage! New thread 5/11/2011 http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...0#post15950430

09-21-2011, 02:59 AM	#772
C-Stain Unreasonable Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Middleton, NS CANADA Oddometer: 2,263	Godspeed, my friend and Safe Home! We'll be following along here in Nova Scotia and looking forward to your updates. Ride Safe, have fun and take LOTS of pictures for us losers living vicariously through you. Best of Luck! C. __________________ TransLab a Go Go 2011 Nova Scotia Fresh Air Inspectors Investigate the Cabot Trail "Second star to the left and straight on till morning” ― James T. Kirk

09-20-2011, 07:50 PM	#766
West Isles Foo Foo Adventurer Joined: May 2010 Location: Chocolate Cove NB Canada Oddometer: 97	Glad to see you're back on the road Mark. Stop in and say hey to Byron on your way through Panama. Ride safe...

09-21-2011, 06:46 AM	#776
FLARider1 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Homestead, Florida Oddometer: 1,020	Mark, Good luck and in Navy tradition, I wish you fair winds and following seas!! May you have a safe and incredible journey!! Looking forward to your return and hearing the stories in person!! But for now, we the internet!!! Andy and Angie!!! __________________ Sandy Beaches to Frozen Tundra RR Sandy Beaches to Frozen Tundra smugmug Sandy Beaches to Frozen Tundra Spotwalla

09-21-2011, 07:04 AM	#778
RAGBrian jonesing for a ride Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Wildwood, MO Oddometer: 816	Just catching up on several pages of Part One. Safe travels for Part Two of the Great Journey! I will be following along via cyberspace . __________________ RAGBrian :: 1978 CX500 Standard :: 1976 CB360T :: "Going where you don't belong, I decided a long time ago, is the root of all misery and the soul of all adventure." -- Peter Egan, May 1979

09-21-2011, 08:32 AM	#779
hyperboarder Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Fort Collins, CO Oddometer: 648	Safe travels Mark! __________________ Current: 2004 Ural Tourist, 1999 Suzuki DR650, 2005 Suzuki DL1000 VStrom, 1992 Ford E250 Motohauler Gone but not forgotten: 2008 KLR, 2000 GSXR1000, 1999 ZX6R, 2000 Katana 600 Quarter Life Crisis 2011 Ural National Rally

09-21-2011, 08:43 AM	#780
Johnny Dakar Fuckin' Smartass Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Just 3 Short Miles North of Baja Oddometer: 13,266	Buen viaje, amigo. __________________ "Just sharing this quiet time is intimate, our tent, our bikes and our faces illuminated by yellow light from the fire. This is why we travel. To experience those rare moments of perfection of solitude of life." -Simon Thomas

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