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3 Jan 2004
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NL to India and back sep/oct 2004
Hi people,
I'm planning on traveling to India and Nepal (the usual route through Turkey, Iran, Pakistan), leaving around september/october this year! Probably spending about 6 months traveling there and then coming back by bike quite fast (to avoid costs and hassles with shipping/flying).
I'm also planning on getting a KLR650 or a Dominator or something, to have some fun off the beaten track. The only problem with my schedule is that I will probably have to miss the KKH...
So, anyone else planning on doing roughly the same trip??
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9 Jan 2004
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Sounds like a good trip!
If you are going on a Dominator Ive still got a Technoflex rear shock with adjustable high & low speed inbound and rebound ...
** Plus a neat well proven bagage rack!
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9 Jan 2004
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Sounds good, if I do get a Dominator I'll be sure to come and have a look...
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17 Jan 2004
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Hi Peerke,
Planning a similar trip to India at roughly the same time for also 6 - 7 months. Let me know more details if you can - I'm currently planning on doing the trip solo, but wouldnt mind a bit of company!
Got a Dominator as it happens - wouldn't recommend it for such a long trip due to comfort issues, but it is good for getting off the beaten track...
Cheers, Steve
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31 Jan 2004
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Hi Guys, I'm also planning a trip in your direction - I had it planned for May 04 but its looking more like Sep/Oct now. I shall be on a Pan ST1100 or GL1100 Goldwing, not the best off roaders around but nice and comfortable for the long haul. Have you got your route etc worked out?. I plan to do the KKH - can't go that far without a look :-)
Keep me posted,
Cheers, Oletimer (George)
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Oh well! Time to put my hand up. Australian working in Dublin in '04 & will be heading home about then. No bike yet. Sold my R80RT to go over & will prob buy an XRV750 as I have very fond memories of owning one of the 1st XLV750's to arrive in Oz. Very versatile bike!
Keep me in the loop!
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Hi people,
sorry for the late (and short) reply, but I've been on holidays the last three weeks and I will be back next week. Then I'm going to continue planning the trip, post to the hubb etc.
Till next week, cheers,
Peter
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