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We did BR-319 Humaita to Manaus November 2012
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Starting a Southamerica round-trip end of this year and have always been keen on that leg... now even more!
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Fabulous report! 
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18 Jun 2013
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Hello 2fortheroad.co.uk,
thank you very much for posting this here. Good pictures.
I will try in October this year (2013) to ride it down from Manaus to Porto Vehlo on my Africa Twin 750. Looking forward. 
Saludos de Suiza
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21 Jun 2013
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Hi Mika,
I'm glad you liked the pictures. There is still risk you might get rained on which it makes the journey really really difficult. I would recommend you to
Load the bike as light as possible
You need minimum 3lt water a day so get chlorine tablets that you can drink from the rivers
Allow more time that you enjoy more
Get a hammock and mosquito net
Take plenty of food and energy bars
Enjoy!
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24 Jul 2013
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Thanks for sharing! Great report! And unbelievable you made it with pillion! I will do it next October/November  One question: you had fuel 100 kms after Humaitá and then only at Carreiro, that's it? 570 kms of autonomy?
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I will try in October this year (2013) to ride it down from Manaus to Porto Vehlo on my Africa Twin 750.
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So... perhaps we'll meet half way since we are doing the other way! Two Africa Twins 
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25 Jul 2013
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570 kms of autonomy?
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Here's the distance breakdown as we found it:
- Km 0 - Humaitá
Km 100 - small town with food, pousada, gas for sale (privately)
km 428 - pousada and restaurant at ferry crossing (6 Rs)
Km 495 - gas for sale (privately)
Km 509 - ferry (6 Rs) right next to big bridge
Km 573 - gas, lodging, food all available in Careiro
Km ~650 - gas
Km 674 - 45 min ferry (10 Rs) to Manaus
Km 684 - gas in Manaus
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While that shows a 570 km stretch without gas (or petrol or whatever you prefer to call it) stations, there will almost certainly be some gas available at the small stops in between, bringing that down to ~400 km minimum of autonomy.
And yes, definitely bring plenty of water, and a way to treat more.
more pics and write up: Motojeros: Rodavia Fantasma - BR-319
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26 Jul 2013
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... bringing that down to ~400 km minimum of autonomy.
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Thanks for the info! Very good news!
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Annual rainfall Porto Velho - Rondônia Brasil
Travel unfolds in unexpected ways, leading the intrepid adventurer down paths best suited for other times of year. Circumstance and the road decide your schedule and route for you sometimes. I wanted to ride BR319 and decided the time of year did not lend itself. Riding solo, too much stuff, lacking serious off road tires and non-existent Portuguese skills...I talked myself out of taking BR319. No regrets. I rode the Guianas instead...
For those with the luxury of logistics and itinerary planning, consider taking on BR319 in the dry season. Or be prepared to tell a mud story. =)
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3 Oct 2013
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Originally Posted by Peter Bodtke
Travel unfolds in unexpected ways, leading the intrepid adventurer down paths best suited for other times of year. Circumstance and the road decide your schedule and route for you sometimes. I wanted to ride BR319 and decided the time of year did not lend itself. Riding solo, too much stuff, lacking serious off road tires and non-existent Portuguese skills...I talked myself out of taking BR319. No regrets. I rode the Guianas instead...
For those with the luxury of logistics and itinerary planning, consider taking on BR319 in the dry season. Or be prepared to tell a mud story. =)
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We have been considering it but taking camping stuff etc would see us loaded heavily and we are on the 950 SE.
I have read the ride report twice through, total hats off to these guys, they rock!! and for doing the ride and two up, we are two as well so well aware of their minds and understanding of their pub scraps.
I would still love to do it so July looks like the least likely wet, we have heidy rear, I would sling on a new MT21 front.
We might lighten our load and be stinky for a week, not a biggy we are used to that.
So we need to get some camp gear if the form of something soft to lay on and a mossy net, we have a tarp which will do to keep us dry is it doable on a 950 SE two up?
Any takers to to go.........
Thanks to 2fortheroad from Two Moto Kiwis
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4 Oct 2013
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Thank you Peter Bodtke for posting the rain chart, if I look at it, I will get a lot of rain ... I have done a lot of riding in mud in Africa and Russia, but never for very long stretches on the heavy Africa Twin, but the only problem I see, if it is not possible to cross one of the bridges/rivers ... anyway, if I have not reached the point of no return considering fuel, I can always turn around and take the boat.
I should be in Manaus in two to three weeks.
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4 Oct 2013
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Thank you Peter Bodtke for posting the rain chart, if I look at it, I will get a lot of rain ... I have done a lot of riding in mud in Africa and Russia, but never for very long stretches on the heavy Africa Twin, but the only problem I see, if it is not possible to cross one of the bridges/rivers ... anyway, if I have not reached the point of no return considering fuel, I can always turn around and take the boat.
I should be in Manaus in two to three weeks.
Saludos de Bogota
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Heya mika
We won't be there that early, we are heading Ecuador Peru then Bolivia to meet friends at the Dakar in January so it will be after that for sure, if we have not finished with Peru then we may go back there after the Dakar .... looking to get the closest to July as possible.
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We have been considering it but taking camping stuff etc would see us loaded heavily and we are on the 950 SE.
... is it doable on a 950 SE two up?
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Yes, depending on weather, road conditions, and bridges. I can't imagine your Austrian machine carries weight any worse than our old Transalp 2-up. And I would definitely wait for dry season loaded like that. Enjoy your ride in the meantime!
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Yes, depending on weather, road conditions, and bridges. I can't imagine your Austrian machine carries weight any worse than our old Transalp 2-up. And I would definitely wait for dry season loaded like that. Enjoy your ride in the meantime!
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Yeah the C of G is actually pretty low on the SE so that is good, also our stuff complete is a side case each and one top box so we are not heavy (other than being a big bike).
The bigger factor would be the weather, I can ditch 65 kg when Ellen gets off so we would do that in the gnarlier sections like you guys did.
Will see closer to the time.
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Hi twomotokiwis,
I would definitely wait for the dry season however it does not mean it won't rain in July Even it rains lightly it's enough to get muddy and sticky! Getting good camping stuff it's a good idea and maybe some sweets for the kids in the first village you are going to see after 400km
Have fun and stay safe...
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Hi twomotokiwis,
I would definitely wait for the dry season however it does not mean it won't rain in July Even it rains lightly it's enough to get muddy and sticky! Getting good camping stuff it's a good idea and maybe some sweets for the kids in the first village you are going to see after 400km
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Thanks guys, yeah we have time to plan it in or close to July if we decide to go back up north, we had plenty of practice today coming through the 56 in Colombia, mum nature has had a good go at wrecking the place, mud up to 200 mm deep in places
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