The book 'the perfect vehicle' is a classic biog of a female biker doing just what you have suggested, taking a bike (a Guzzie) and taking regular shorter (ish) runs around the states. It's a great read and looks at many of the emotional and psychological aspects of motorcycle riding as well.
Andy
Landcruiser H60 x2
Landy 101ambie
1968 morris minor traveller!
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I guess what I am trying to say is that I am poor. I can save up roughly $6000-$8000 USD in one year but that is it. I am 25 years old now and of course I am not getting any younger. When I seperate from the military I can get a job or go back to school. Either choice will make it to where I can't travel much. I would like to travel while I still have a strong body and as many other's have said on here; the world could end tomorrow. Could anyone offer some advice?
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I am 36 and am now getting the feeling to get out and go on some trips. However, I am married, with 2 children. Rather than go all out around the world, if you read my earlier post a few posts up from yours, use your local geography to your advantage. Buy a decent bike and ride up and down the East Coast when the weather permits. Work your way up to a long trip. My plans are to obtain a cheap Chinese Zongshen 200 and ride all through Arizona, and northern Mexico. I don't think the worldwide tour is within my near future, but I will use the weekends to my advantage. We'll see what the future holds as far as a longer run (and obtaining a much more worthy bike, although seeing how far I can go on a Chinese made 200 would be an adventure in itself), but I will enjoy what I can do now, rather than dwelling on the Greg Frazier million mile rides and wondering how (and really if) I can copy such a feat. Just a suggestion.</font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
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1990 Landcruiser H60. Full rebuild completed 2014
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