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28 Apr 2012
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I am moving along with my planning. Spanish class starts next week so at least I can have an excuse of trying to tackel that langauge
Departure from SF is still end Oct. To make you more relaxed, I have not organised anything apart keeping this post floated.
One question, what are the chances if I want to sell my KLR650 in S. America when my trip is done? Any restrictions?
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29 Apr 2012
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buying a bike in south america
not exactly my ideal plan, but it may come down to me flying to south and riding north. that would depend on a few things, a bike being one of them so let me know when you think you might want to rid of your trusty stead in SA and i will consider my options in the meantime....happy trails!
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not exactly my ideal plan, but it may come down to me flying to south and riding north. that would depend on a few things, a bike being one of them so let me know when you think you might want to rid of your trusty stead in SA and i will consider my options in the meantime....happy trails!
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Ok, I will keep everybody advised on how I want to sell my bike. Timing probably will be sometime after Feb. 2013.
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That is the plan. With a wife and kids, there is only so much time I like to be gone. Luckily I have some flexibility (from a loving wife), but sometimes I just make tracks anyway. I do enjoy moving more slowly most of the time, though.
I have had my DR650 for a couple of years now and have been making mods all along with an eye towards some of these longer trips. It now has a Safari Tank, and better suspension front and back. A windshield, 60csx, wider footpegs, voltage meter, procycle jet kit, k&N filter. I am using wolfman softlugage and some tankpanniers as well. I keep trying to shave off more weight. My battery is going to need replacing before I go and I am thinking of going with a Shorai and save a few more pounds.
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We are almost in the same situation. Though I would like to make it a 6 months trip but I have to think about the loved ones back home. So I have to miss out a few spots on the way.
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13 Jun 2012
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Very good time for travelling. In October the weather of San Francisco is very good and you can capture the beauty. I have also a plan to go there with my partner.
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18 Jun 2012
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We are almost in the same situation. Though I would like to make it a 6 months trip but I have to think about the loved ones back home. So I have to miss out a few spots on the way.
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Well, I hope to see you out there on the road.
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21 Jun 2012
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Very good time for travelling. In October the weather of San Francisco is very good and you can capture the beauty. I have also a plan to go there with my partner.
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Hi,
If you are in SF about the same time, PM me to see if us travellers can get together over a meal or something.
Franki
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21 Jun 2012
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Well, I hope to see you out there on the road.
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Definitely, look out for a red KLR650 with ADV China stickers on it.
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21 Jun 2012
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Hi Franki,
I will be leaving Florida on Nov 1st and hope to be in Ushuaia by New Year. I know everyone, it is crazy... I won't see anything, blablabla... Maybe I will miss New Year and still be in Mexico, who knows!
Anyway, keep in touch, it would be cool to meet somewhere along the way. Really fast, haha!
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22 Jun 2012
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Hi folks:
My name is David and I'm in Medellin Colombia now. I just recently posted as I'm looking for a travel companion myself here: http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...824#post382772 ... and would love to at least meet up and potentially travel together.
Give me a shout if you're interested.
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23 Jun 2012
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Hi Franki,
I will be leaving Florida on Nov 1st and hope to be in Ushuaia by New Year. I know everyone, it is crazy... I won't see anything, blablabla... Maybe I will miss New Year and still be in Mexico, who knows!
Anyway, keep in touch, it would be cool to meet somewhere along the way. Really fast, haha!
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Hi Speed Devil,
I think we may be travelling at the same time. I am doing Baja first and across to mainland Mexico, then all the way down. I'll try to keep this thread afloat so people interested to meet can communicate.
I too are aiming for celebrating 2013 in Ushuaia.
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23 Jun 2012
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Hi folks:
My name is David and I'm in Medellin Colombia now. I just recently posted as I'm looking for a travel companion myself here: http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...824#post382772 ... and would love to at least meet up and potentially travel together.
Give me a shout if you're interested.
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Hi David,
Your posted link is not valid.
You are 4 months ahead of me so I don't know how I can catch up with you. Anyway, wish you a good trip.
Best,
Franki
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1 Jul 2012
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Going South
Planing to leave for TDF and will be crossing the Usa-Mex border beginning oct.
Got aprox 3 months and will be travelling on my GS1200.
Looking for someone to ride with someone, parts of the trip, espically through
Mex -Nicauraga
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South America
Hi Franki,
are you still on the this great adventure...Oct. would be a good timing for me.
I am 43 years young and from Germany but currently working in the States , Ohio :-(
I would have 3 month for travelling, have a BMW and ride usually 4-6 hours a day plus breaks.
Let me know ur plans...Michael.Koesling@ernst-usa.com
Cheers
Michael
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13 Jul 2012
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Definitely, look out for a red KLR650 with ADV China stickers on it.
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I will be sure to do that. Look for the blue Dr650 with the huge safari tank.
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