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meeting a wanderlust partner of the opposite sex?
Okay, sort of a weird post, but how would one find a girl who's willing to ride across continents with you? I've got no problem meeting girls, but finding one who's willing to travel by motorcycle is hard to find.

I'm guessing for girls who travel, finding a boy isn't a problem.

I posted on match.com that says "ride the world with me". Not that I'm expecting someone in their 30s willing to travel in such a weird way, but it seems worth the shot.

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Tough one. I'd say you might have some luck at a rally. It's hard enough finding a compatable partner that dosen't ride.
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Flamin perv. What do you think this is, a dating site?
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Sheesh. Nope, it was a legitimate question. I've got no problem meeting girls, but finding one up for a trip like this is hard to do.

It was nice that your first post was you trying to insult me.

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Perhaps mrdexplorer can explain how such a straight forward question is perverted.

Sorry Dave I can't help I married my wife 27 years ago and she says she only went out with me the first time because she had never ridden on a motorcycle.

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Is this the right forum to ask questions about "lust"? ;-) hihi

Seriously, though, going out amongst the biking folk should be one way, a forum like this one another. IRC, perhaps... maybe not.

I've just got a lead through a German bike travellers' forum, similar to this one. Tomorrow night I should know more... May have to postpone my trip, though.
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Er... You don't think perhaps that I'm just trolling. Yes/no?
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Dave,i've been trying to suss the same problem out for a while now.Still no wiser mind you! Like you i've no problem finding someone who's fun to be with,but the travelling thing seems to be a step too far for everyone i've met so far.Even worse for us motorcycle riders(how do you 4wd-ers get on?).
mrdexplorer,got to say i do think your reply was a little judgemental.I think Dave's question is a valid one and does have a place on the forum.After all that is what it's here for,to ask questions and discuss matters of overland subjects...isn't it?

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Now Dave, just save that moola, fix your liitle Ducati and head off for Japan, Russia and points east. Those So Cal girls would struggle to get out of the hairdressers. Let alone getting that poor little bike to carry two!
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Now Dave, just save that moola, fix your liitle Ducati and head off for Japan, Russia and points east. Those So Cal girls would struggle to get out of the hairdressers. Let alone getting that poor little bike to carry two!
Totally Agree On This Message.

Overlanding with a bike is more for men I think.
What is the percent of ladies over the man for overlanding?
% 1?

In this case you must have a look the specialities and characters of this %1 and try to fin out them. As Grant said may be you must go to HUBB meetings?!

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Hanging out in backpackers hostels with stories of your travels while your bike is off the road does appear to work, he said with a smug grin......
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Hanging out in backpackers hostels with stories of your travels while your bike is off the road does appear to work, he said with a smug grin......
Tell us more, Henry, a blow-by-blow account...
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I'm not one to kiss and tell! plus shes lurking in the background somewhere and might look over my shoulder...
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The forum title IS "Travellers Seeking Travellers" and we WILL be having a sesssion on just this subject at the HU UK Travellers Meeting this year.

Also note trolling doesn't go over big here...

Less noise more quality is the motto...

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