Sibirsky Extreme 2012 - The Toughest Ride of Them All - Page 9

Colebatch · 10-21-2012, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Bli55

Oh and please do a side-story post in your usual style, about going from google earth to real earth...

I dont think there is enough to justify an interesting side story post. Its one of those things tho, its practise, and a bit of trial and error: To see something on google earth and be able to translate it into whats actually on the ground. What is a track, and what is something else.

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Originally Posted by Bli55

PS. you are v.close to convience me to build my future perfect bike on an x-challenge...
just hope they will still be alive in a couple of years after all such trashings!!!

Спасибо.

Earlier this week, a guy in Holland put 6 X-Challenges up for sale ... they all sold in one night. There is still good demand for them.

If you are going to do a wholesale bike prep, like I did, then you can also buy an X-Moto ... the only part thats different, that you wouldnt be changing anyway is the front and rear hub and sprocket carrier. All the other different parts like suspension and wheels, I would change anyway, even if I bought an X-Challenge ... so X-Challenge or X-moto there is not a lot of difference if you are going to do a wholesale full bike prep. X-Motos with 3000-5000 km and no off road use at all are cheaper and easier to find than low mileage X-Challenges.

Tracks1 · 10-21-2012, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Colebatch

Earlier this week, a guy in Holland put 6 X-Challenges up for sale ... they all sold in one night. There is still good demand for them.

If you are going to do a wholesale bike prep, like I did, then you can also buy an X-Moto ... the only part thats different, that you wouldnt be changing anyway is the front and rear hub and sprocket carrier. All the other different parts like suspension and wheels, I would change anyway, even if I bought an X-Challenge ... so X-Challenge or X-moto there is not a lot of difference if you are going to do a wholesale full bike prep. X-Motos with 3000-5000 km and no off road use at all are cheaper and easier to find than low mileage X-Challenges.

There are currently 47 X's of all types for sale in USA.

achesley · 10-21-2012, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Colebatch

Well I took a "career break"

. Decided there were things more important to me than another few years of work.

Love it! Ready and waiting for your reports to fathom themselves to my computer screen.

I've read all of the so far plus the DVD.

DRglidarn · 10-21-2012, 12:50 PM

Eager to read more of your true advride report Walter, your reports are fueling my advsoul.

wingnut11 · 10-21-2012, 01:19 PM

That is all that needs to be said.

RingGap · 10-21-2012, 02:03 PM

What do you think will be the longest distance between fuel stops / min required fuel range of your bike ?

duckman44 · 10-21-2012, 03:24 PM

Always room for one more! I'm in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Teeds · 10-21-2012, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Colebatch

Well I took a "career break"

. Decided there were things more important to me than another few years of work.

As much seat time as you manage, riding, photographing the world and weaving stories has become a career. Now all you have to do is figure out how to make it pay to support you in the style you desire.

I always enjoy your reports.

Subscribed!

sgio · 10-21-2012, 04:12 PM

Subscribed for this one. I can't wait for it!

hardwaregrrl · 10-21-2012, 06:40 PM

hell yes!!!! Can't wait to hear about Prutser and his R80ST!!!! Thanks Walter for another exciting report!!

dg196 · 10-21-2012, 06:41 PM

many thanks for your ride reports, keeping me entertained while in my office. Cheers to your new adventure.

Hotmamaandme · 10-21-2012, 06:58 PM

jyew777 · 10-21-2012, 10:33 PM

subscribed.
Will also need to find excuses to explain to the boss why less work is getting done until this is over.

Can't wait for the rest. Thanks for sharing Walter.

Colebatch · 10-22-2012, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by hardwaregrrl

hell yes!!!! Can't wait to hear about Prutser and his R80ST!!!! Thanks Walter for another exciting report!!

You're quite the detective - aren't u Jen?

asilindean · 10-22-2012, 02:12 AM

Hi Walter,

was great meeting you in Yakutsk. Thanks again for all the contacts and info

Back home now to real life :)

Subscribed

Adrian

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