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Thanks for the replies and advice guys!
Patrick: Appreciate the good advice... Have already started the reading and been thinking about buying a bike in the US of A but will likely come in through Havana (to see it before it changes) so i understand that i'm not allowed to fly into the US from there?! Maybe hit Mexico and cross the border to buy? Will have a look at Grant's CD now though!
@ Steve - thats good thinking in my opinion, similar to my situation - not many people hiring in London right now so its a bad time to be a headhunter... Would be great to chat about ideas and aims so will PM you my email (if thats allowed on here?) and we can sort out a phone conversation.
As for my bike / licence sit I dont see the point in paying £700 to take a difficult bike test (and possibly fail to pass) if i can pay $50 in Mexico / Cuba or the like; also am currently not sure if i want a decent modern bike or an old one (Honda?) that'll better blend in and be a little more authentic - though i understand that in that region they are expensive items!
Anyone else starting their trip in Feb?
Cheers
Jamie
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Steve - oddly am not yet allowed to PM you but am at jamie.headhunting@googlemail.com
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Blending in
Jamie
It occurs to me that you probably won't "blend in" either with a new or older bike. If you intend to travel for a long distance (central and south america) you will have a considerable amount of gear attached you your bike. In my opinion that's always going to stand out. Most bikes I've seen in these countries have been 90-125cc. My 650 KLR and Honda Transalp would have stood out even without gear. Just get a good bike and go.
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Good luck, read up as much as you can handle.
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Hey Jamie
Im not going yet but very soon. I plan to start way up high and end up way down low, so Canada is looking favourite. I'll be shipping my bike I think, not sure why just feels right to do it from here.
I've posted on a couple of other threads and hopefully will meet up with others. Happy to talk more - you can get hold of me at craig.s.wake@gmail.com
Im 25 and based in Nottinghamshire way.
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I'm in the same boat.
I'm 25 years old and I just got laid off from my job in Denver, CO. My plan is to leave Denver in early Feb. and ride to Buenos Aires. After I get there I plan on spending several months learning the language and enjoying the culture. Originally I was planning to ship my bike to Buenos Aires, but the qoutes I've been getting are around $3,000, so it sounds like riding there is the better option. My spanish is weak, so I woundn't mind stopping somewhere along the way for a couple weeks and checking out a language school. my email is john.falkner@gmail.com I'm ready to get on the road.
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Thanks for the replies and advice guys!
Patrick: Appreciate the good advice... Have already started the reading and been thinking about buying a bike in the US of A but will likely come in through Havana (to see it before it changes) so i understand that i'm not allowed to fly into the US from there?! Maybe hit Mexico and cross the border to buy? Will have a look at Grant's CD now though!
@ Steve - thats good thinking in my opinion, similar to my situation - not many people hiring in London right now so its a bad time to be a headhunter... Would be great to chat about ideas and aims so will PM you my email (if thats allowed on here?) and we can sort out a phone conversation.
As for my bike / licence sit I dont see the point in paying £700 to take a difficult bike test (and possibly fail to pass) if i can pay $50 in Mexico / Cuba or the like; also am currently not sure if i want a decent modern bike or an old one (Honda?) that'll better blend in and be a little more authentic - though i understand that in that region they are expensive items!
Anyone else starting their trip in Feb?
Cheers
Jamie
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Another option ...
Hi Jamie ... have been riding with several people for years and what I do for a 'hobby-job' is not found elsewhere... I have 3 bikes Yamaha Super Teneres and I 'lease' them to riders who wish to travel anywhere riding with them for the time they wish, acting as guide, interpreter, mechanic asking only a small daily fee to cover the bike's deterioration plus my fuel, food and lodging... camping is also an alternative... now is a good time to start the trip south to TDF and from there go north towards USA... you don't need a special license to drive in South America ... only your regular driving license, passport and that is all... see this HUBB to find more information...
Ready to roll...
Cheers,
Roberto
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