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Photo by Andy Miller, UK, Taking a rest, Jokulsarlon, Iceland

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Andy Miller, UK,
Taking a rest,
Jokulsarlon, Iceland



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Old 12 Jan 2018
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KLR 650 (All of South America)

Hi, I started my trip solo but my girlfriend has joined me and the KLR is not large enough for the two of us with our gear.

As a result, I have a 2006 KLR 650 with 12,000 miles on it. I'm open to someone using the bike to drive around South America for the next 5-6 months.

In return, I'd like help with shipping the motorcycle back to the states when you are done riding.

I'm aware that this is a bit of a strange solution and I'm happy to discuss other options.

Cheers,
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Where is the bike currently?
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I am tempted by your offer as I am headed to Columbia with my daughter and am starting the process now.

I am hoping you could provide some inside.

Did you buy another bike? What counties have you traveled by bike?

I am starting I'm Colombia and going south to Ecuador, Peru and dropping my daughter in Chile and possibly continue from there.
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Hi Coltin,

The bike is currently in Medellin. I'm hanging in Colombia for another few weeks and could meet in Bogota or something if needed.
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Hi Asavitt1!

Nope I didn't buy another bike. The KLR 650 is the only one I have. I live in San Francisco and rode it through California, Mexico, Guatamala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and now Colombia.

Originally, I was going to do a very similar route to you and eventually send the bike from Argentina or Chile as well.

Is there other information I can provide you?
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Hi Keegan,

Do you still have the KLR?

Many thanks
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I am in Lima Peru. Would like to talk to you about this. Home is Boulder, CO, and would be willing to help ship your bike back to the states whatsapp +7202959046, email liftlines@yahoo.com
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