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Aussies riding the America's for 2 years on a Tiger 800XC

Well it looks like we are not the only ones riding the America's this year, WOW
We are an Aussie couple from Brisbane, we arrived in Los Angeles early Feb 2014. We have a 5 year Tourist Visa so there is no rush

So far we have ridden East as far as New Orleans then up to Memphis and are currently heading West to Phoenix then up to Vancouver by mid June.

Alaska is next on the list, we will be there July some time if we can sort out an expiring Visa issue.

Central and South America are next but that's for 2015

We are keen to catch up with any locals for a chat, a ride or just suggestions on any scenic routes to take

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Hello Glen and Leeanne,

I live in Fort Langley, about 40 minutes outside Vancouver. If you want to meet up for a chat, maybe discuss your Alaska trip, or pitch a tent in the backyard then please get in touch when you are in town. You are more than welcome to PM me or email me at ms514(at)telus(dot)net. Happy riding,

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Thanks for the reply Mike, we have relatives in Vancouver who we will catch up with. I'll contact you when we are there and see what free time you have. My email address is toughenuptour(AT)gmail(DOT)COM
Look forward to meeting up
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Glen...you and your postie boys delivered mail to Bamaga a couple of years ago.
If you are in Alberta and would like to visit/stay, I'd be happy to provide a place, drinks and food. I still have friends in Ferny Hills...

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Come home Glen,we are having a tech day.
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Great to hear from you Stephen, wow I remember that mad trip well. That was the hardest ride I have ever done
Would love to catch up, I'll give you as much warning as possible. It will be good to put a face to the name
Which part of Alberta do you live ?

Currently just Sth of Yosemite NP, it's freezing... when does it start to warm up?
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Glen...you and your postie boys delivered mail to Bamaga a couple of years ago.
If you are in Alberta and would like to visit/stay, I'd be happy to provide a place, drinks and food. I still have friends in Ferny Hills...

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Looks like I'll have to miss this one Macca, will try and catch up at Christmas time when we come home for a short break

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Glen...Red Deer is in Central Alberta, an hour and a half north of Calgary.
Weather's been rough all over. Head to the Okanagan in southern BC for some heat and great wine. Also interior Oregon should be warming. Maybe send me a PM and we can discuss things further.
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If you go through western Washington would love to have you stop by and maybe I can skip out for a day or two to show you some good roads.
We are outside of Chehalis Washington.
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Sounds good Bob, we will be in the area around the 8th to 10th or June. Will make contact closer to the time to confirm, it is always great to meet locals
You don't happen to know Ken Duval by any chance?
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Glen/Leanne, are you guys heading to South America at any stage ?
We are following your trip & looks like you are having a great time.

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"You don't happen to know Ken Duval by any chance?" yes, Ken and Carol were here last year and we have bumped into them a few times around the world so I can speak a little Australian if you speak slow. If you are in need of a shop for repairs/alteration we can set you up, just have to take the old Indian off the rack.
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Hey Paul, yes South America is on the list but it's a long list. At this stage it could be 2016 but that's a long way off yet and anything could happen. We need to soak up a good chunk of this 5 year US Visa before heading South.

It sounds like you have a plan, do share

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Just joining the dots together here, you must be the man Ken suggested getting my tyres delivered to? I think I'll try plan B and get some Mitas rubber sent to Vancouver, but thanks for the offer any way. The existing tyres will just make Vancouver, as long as it doesn't rain, all will be good

Yes our Aussie accent has been a challenge in some places but we seem to get the message across most times. It's a little hard to get used to be the ones having an Accent, total opposite from being at home.

Oh, and I'm keen to check out this Indian you mention

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"You don't happen to know Ken Duval by any chance?" yes, Ken and Carol were here last year and we have bumped into them a few times around the world so I can speak a little Australian if you speak slow. If you are in need of a shop for repairs/alteration we can set you up, just have to take the old Indian off the rack.
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Just joining the dots together here, you must be the man Ken suggested getting my tyres delivered to? I think I'll try plan B and get some Mitas rubber sent to Vancouver, but thanks for the offer any way. The existing tyres will just make Vancouver, as long as it doesn't rain, all will be good

Yes our Aussie accent has been a challenge in some places but we seem to get the message across most times. It's a little hard to get used to be the ones having an Accent, total opposite from being at home.

Oh, and I'm keen to check out this Indian you mention

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