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

Jonny's Not So Great Adventure

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

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

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.

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

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

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