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Bad news. You can leave a bike legally there you need to import it and pay the duties, but you can leave it illegally. If you want to it legally maybe a Russian will take it and pay the duties. That is what I did.

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Bad news. You can leave a bike legally there you need to import it and pay the duties, but you can leave it illegally. If you want to it legally maybe a Russian will take it and pay the duties. That is what I did.

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I guess I'll waiting a little longer for my parts.
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Can't comment on leaving a bike legally in Russia. I don't think you can. It was discussed previously at http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...tomorrow-65190 If you're not intending to re-visit Russia, you can just leave it.

If the part actually arrives in Ulan Ude, maybe a buddy can fix/ride the bike to Europe. Or a buddy can fly in with the part, fix the bike, and ride it?

I'll be passing Ulan Ude en route from Ulaan Bataar to Irkutsk on about 10th July and will be at the Oasis Guest house in UB on 7th/8th/possibly 9th July. I fly into UB on 7th July. Will drink some with you if we're in the same place at the same time.

I hope everything goes well with your wife. You know what you have to do.

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I'm looking at taking a bus to Ulanbaatar for 2-3 days. If crankshaft comes in that time, I will ride through UB after assembly. Won't need to stop. Then I would ride west. If it's not in Ulan Ude when I return I thought maybe take a train through Russia. Just try to salvage something from my trip. If the crankshaft arrived before getting to Europe, I'd consider flying back. What a mess.
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I'm in UU. I was about a week behind you out of Vlad. I'll be here another day or so. Anything i can do to help?

FWIW I dont speak russian, but met a few bikers on the way in case you need some connections etc.

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I'm in UU. I was about a week behind you out of Vlad. I'll be here another day or so. Anything i can do to help?

FWIW I dont speak russian, but met a few bikers on the way in case you need some connections etc.

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I've been staying at my mechanics house for over 2 weeks now. They are taking care of me better than I could have dreamed. I'm taking a bus to Ulanbaatar in the morning. I'll be back on the 7th.Just found out my crankshaft is in Moscow and will be here in 3-4 days. When I get back and the bike seems worthy, I'll decide if I will ride through Mongolia or just go west through Russia. I want to ride Mongolia. I would hate to miss this opportunity.

Hope your ride in America was fun for everybody.
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My crankshaft should be delivered in about an hour. I've been here almost 4 weeks. It's been a good stay with good people. But I'm ready to go.While here my wife's test found she doesn't have multiple sclerosis. She has spinal sinosis-treatable. And getting good results with just medication right now.
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Glad to hear that both problems seem to be getting solved. Hopefully you're back on the road already!
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Glad to hear that both problems seem to be getting solved. Hopefully you're back on the road already!
The bike is running great and I'm almost in Istanbul.
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Have a nice trip.

You did that really fast to Istanbul.
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wow, yeah. im still in mongolia, after we met in UB!
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Have a nice trip.

You did that really fast to Istanbul.
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wow, yeah. im still in mongolia, after we met in UB!
Well, I did 7 days of 500+ miles. I didn't see much to stop for in 3000 miles of Russia. You'll see soon.

Phillip, did you see my blog about the bridge 40 miles west of Khovd? It's missing. But if you follow a trail north along the river about 2 miles, there is a newer bridge. Unless you'd rather go swimming. It was deep and fast when I got there.
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I'm so glad things have panned out ok for you :-)
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Hope all ok with you and I guess you are in istanbul now.
Sorry to hear about health problems of your wife.
If you still have some problems, lets meet and discuss about the possible local solutions in İstanbul..
An old hippy,and experienced adventure traveller for this part of the world is available here friendly..
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Hi Doodle

No, I went through the river because I did not see the bridge.

But it was ok to cross it...
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i took the northern route, so didnt see that. my route was basically dry - no more than 6" of water. I did take a side trip to see the eagle hunters, and got caught in a deep stream on the way back to Olgii - a nice fall, which i caught on video.

i did speak to some guys who went through that river on the southern route - apparently, although it was a narrow river, it was up to their seats.

Im in the Altai now - also pleased to have internet finally.
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