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Photo by Andy Miller, UK, Taking a rest, Jokulsarlon, Iceland

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


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Los Angeles to Argentina (with a sexy Russian)!
We are looking for people and/or groups that would like to tag along as we approach your city (just tag along for a while... not the whole trip)

Check out our route and let us know if we are in your way.

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If you are coming to Mex City you are welcome to stay with us. We will put you up and show you round. I also have a V-Strom so would be even happier to see you.
I would recommend a bash plate and some crash bars if you haven't already fitted them. I have Hepco Beker crash bars and a Amotostuff bash late. The bash plates reduces ground clearance and will frequently hit on "topes" but saves the engine and pipes. I drilled a hole in mine to make oil changes easier.
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We are looking for people and/or groups that would like to tag along as we approach your city (just tag along for a while... not the whole trip)

Check out our route and let us know if we are in your way.

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Wow..I like the detail of your map and planning, you must have spent a great deal of time on it. I'm leaving Florida for Argentina the beginning of March and havn't done something like this because I can't seem to acurately determine travel times and distances. Sure wish Microsoft Streets and Trips worked for South America. I can't even accurately determine the duration of the trip.

I'm just going to take off and hope I'm there in under three months.
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Wow..I like the detail of your map and planning, you must have spent a great deal of time on it. I'm leaving Florida for Argentina the beginning of March and havn't done something like this because I can't seem to acurately determine travel times and distances. Sure wish Microsoft Streets and Trips worked for South America. I can't even accurately determine the duration of the trip.

I'm just going to take off and hope I'm there in under three months.
I am working on that myself
With google maps you can get distances.
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When U guys think to take off?
I'm in Florida and going to Peru. I'm getting the bike ready and hopefully will take off by July. I ride alone.

Hey, Steam Turbine, where in Florida are you? I'm in Miami and have a 2005 DAKAR, maybe can meet and have a little trip testing bikes and gear.
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We are leaving sometime August or September. What's your route?
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I don't have it clear yet, but I would like to get around the States first. New York, Colorado, Utah, California. Don't now exactly my road thru Mexico either, if the Pacific or Gulf, or both. Any advise? look like you have it pretty well plan. After that I'll be flexible in direction and time.

Apparently we my consider in dates, will be nice if do some miles together.
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Absolutely!
We are going through Baja California from Los Angeles. I have a few friends I want to visit down Cabos.
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question...
Do you know how much it will cost you to get from Cabo San Lucas to Mazatlan? and from San Blas, Panama, to Cartagena?

I don't count with a big budget so that cain off tips help me a lot in choosing my route.

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La Paz - Mazatlan: Ferry schedule for the Ferries in Baja in Sta-Rosalia and La Paz to Guaymas, Mazatlan & Tompolobampo
Panama - Cartagena: Backpacker Hostel Wunderbar - Sailing Trips
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pretty helpful links... thanks.
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I am riding from Alaska to El Salvador around mid august Ill be chequing your blog to see your departure date and maybe ride along
good luck and ride safe
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That would be really cool Mario! I am still working on the schedule... I want to make it by Christmas to Argentina.. so I'm calculating.
I'll let you know.
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USA to Antarctica through Mexico at the and of May
I am planning to set out from Madison, WI in the middle of May and to be at the US-Mexico border at the end of May ot latest at the beggining of June. I may quickly pass Mexico because of influenza but hope to see you on the road!
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Vancouver to Panama
Hello... I am riding on Aug. 13 from Vancouver BC to Pananma on a r1200gs. Interested travel together ?

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