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London to Vladivostok then USA. April 2008
In April I'm doing the trip of a lifetime: London to Europe, Kazakhstan, Mongolia & Russia, short flight to Korea that connect to west coast USA, then from there to the east.

If anyone is planning a similar trip it would be great to exchange notes/ride together etc

I just sold my SV650 yesterday to get a more suitable bike and I'm really looking forward to this.

I'm 33, all own teeth, good temperment, full service history etc etc etc.
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Vladivostok to South Korea
Dirk,Have you heard about the vehicle ferry between Russia and South Korea? The boat could save you one leg of the flight. Bikes are meant to ride not fly.Chris
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Mick Tharme (from Oz) and I are going in the same direction but not setting off until the first week in May. Our route is not fully decided (making final arrangements this weekend) but will be much the same as yours as far as Mongolia (or almost) before looping back through Kazakhstan and possibly some more Stans before hitting Europe again via the top route through Ukraine or bottom route through Azer and Georgia.
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Hi Kinvig, I am also going your way and will be setting of from North-West England 26 April 2008 going via Ukrain, Russia, Kasakstan but were you enter Mongolia we would go China and onto Thailand so if you are interested you could come along with us, you would be most welcome. I have a V Strom 650 and Jimmy has 600 Yamaha so most of our riding is done on the hard stuff
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Hey guys,

I'll be deciding the majority of the route over the Christmas holidays...so it would be good to compare notes when I've got my route figured out - nothing will be set in stone - more likely routes etc.

The only thing that is set in stone is that I'll be leaving on 1st April - as it saves on another month's rent to my landlord!

The one likely route planned is thru' Mongolia here: Google Maps

as the fco say that there are only 6 border crossings open to westerners & those are the only borders open in the North of Mongolia!
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What bike?
Which bike are choosing to use for your journey?
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Hi Kinvig,
did that trip this year left 27 May 2007 Did the trip on a 650 gs Dakar excellent choice of bike no problems, and 80 plus to the gallon.
Awesome trip.
I have a pair ot Khouba rear suspension 1 inch drop links unused and a standard seat (low seat off of a 650 standard gs)
contact me if you need more information.

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Hi Kingvin and all

this summer looks like a time of our lives for many of us :-)
I indeed plan as well to depart London (in May) and head toward Vladivostok.

Just starting to plan the route, look for travelling mates and get all the gear needed. I know that my GS Adventure will be a bit heavy for certain parts of the road, but having a reliable bike is more important for me.

If any of you guys are living in London, let's grab a 'cup of tea' and exchange experiences and ideas.
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Columbus74, OldPunk.......

I and my frined (BMW 100GS PD and Suzi Vstrom 650) are leaving in May 8th from Olomouc in Czech Republic. It's RTW - our lifetime trip starting in CZ leads over Slovakia, Ukraine, Russia (maybe Mongolia) to Vladivostok or Magadan or Kamchatka (it depends from transportation possibilities to USA).
What about spend few kilometres on the road together? .....

Co ty na to Marian co povies?
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Guys,
I'm heading East to West, happy to meet up at a point and discuss routes.

Lets keep talking.
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hi guys,

If you want to meet up on road etc contact me on here or via my web site:


Welcome to Dirk on a Dakar | Dirk on a Dakar I set off tomorow first thing & am looking forward to it so much. The Getting to the US question is still vexing me though...
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