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17 Oct 2012
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San Francisco to South America
Jonny here.
At the end of the month, I'm leaving with a couple friends from San Francisco, CA into Mexico and Central America. We have no definite plans other than catching a boat to Colombia November 16th.
From Colombia onwards, I'm on my own. And my goal is to head as far south as possible and end up in Valparaiso/Santiago, Chile mid-December. My plans are loose but I've always wanted to see the Fitz Roy (as I'm enamored by beautiful mountains and rock formations). I have 3.5 weeks.
I'll be in Bogota, for a couple days and them I'm off. A general layout in my mind is to travel through Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina and finally ending in Valparaiso/Santiago, Chile to fly back home. I know this is a lot in a little time. But we shall see how things unravel.
I would love to have some company for parts of my ride, meet awesome people and acquire some good information on where I can get some synthetic 10w50 motoroil, tires (90/90 x 21; 15/70 x 18), fun routes etc. There's still much preparation but with the right mindset all will unravel nicely.
I'm looking to hearing from you all. Please share experiences with me.
Best,
Jonny
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26 Oct 2012
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Hello Im kevin from montevideo uruguay me and my father we travelled all across southamerica many times also we have a workshop I if want to visit there is no problem also we are offering bike storage in uruguay customs give you one year to leave the bike anything contact at lemes54@hotmail.com ride safely
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Im in San diego... laid up with a broken ankle, but I may be able to hook you up with some primitive sleeping arrangements and mechanical help if you have any. metalrider737@aol.com
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1 Nov 2012
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Hello Jonny,
I am in Oaxaca at the moment and have a date with the Stahlratte on Nov. 17th. Keep an eye out for a red KLR with B.C. plates. Love to have a chat.
Regards, Mike.
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Hi all,
I will go to Antigua tomorrow and have also reserved on Stahlratte for the 17th of November.
If chance be, we met.
Cheers,
Uli
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Hello Uli,
You are not far behind us. We are in Copan, Honduras. In Antigua stop in at the Moto Cafe for information and a chat, 6a Calle Oriente, #14 Antigua. Cross into Honduras at the the El Florido border crossing. This the crossing for Copan. It is a quiet crossing and the officials were pleasant and helpful. Take some patience with you as it is a slow process. These are the fees: a few dollars to leave Guatemala, $3.00 to enter Honduras and $36.00 for the bike. Even the money changers gave a good rate. See you on the 17th or sooner. Happy travels,
Regards Mike
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Thanks for the info mike - i will give the Moto Cafe a try - but will most likely stay 2 nights in Antigua as I would like to do a one day trip to Tikal.
After that I will rush trough Honduras and Nicaragua - maybe catch you then.
I am thankfull for all tips and hints you have for me - bordercrossing into guatemala at Talisman was quite a experience now - although everything went fine and I did not pay any helpers - just took some hours
Will wirte you a PN.
Cheers,
Uli
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