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30 Aug 2009
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Hi, all.
I leave San Francisco on a GS 1200 by the 10th September. I was thinking going New York crossing Canada, but maybe going South is a good option.
Does anyone fit this trip?
About experience: I rode France, Italy, Ireland, England, Isle of Man, USA (from Miami to San Francisco), Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabue, Bostwana, Namibia, South Africa, Ukrain, Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Acerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, Cyprus, Greece...
I can not say if I am a good mate to ride because I always ride alone, but I speak very good Spanish.
From Nairobi to Cape Town. A fantastic trip on a BMW Motorcycle across Africa
HEADING EAST...
Holy Land
MARENOSTRUM TRIP
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1 Sep 2009
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What to take to TDF
Ind500, I have just been to the HU rally in NC and enquired about what gear to take with many who have done this.
Including one Grant Johnson.
The concensus seems to be no camping gear or cooking stuff.
So, I will be sending mine home to OZ once I'm finished with Nth America.
Cheers Errol G
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1 Sep 2009
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i am also heading south on my klr, but later than most on this post, not till november or later.
why exactly is the consensus not to bring cooking or camping? I am planning on bringing exactly both... but i should also mention that i'm bringing a climbing rope and climbing gear for technical climbing.
thanks.
steve
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1 Sep 2009
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Costa Rica
hey all
I am halfway to TDF , roughly, currently in Samara, Costa Rica, working in a bar for tyre money!
I will be heading out of here in a week or so, looking to ride through Panama and take the baot to Colombia on the 25th sept to Catagena...would love someone to ride with ...drop me a line. I am doing only paved roads unless absolutely necessary , am a bit on the budget side, hostels are in , but I have no camping gear..cheap and easy is the way forward.
Hope you are all avoiding the rain
Daniel
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2 Sep 2009
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Quote:
Originally Posted by harleydan
hey all
I am halfway to TDF , roughly, currently in Samara, Costa Rica, working in a bar for tyre money!
I will be heading out of here in a week or so, looking to ride through Panama and take the baot to Colombia on the 25th sept to Catagena...would love someone to ride with ...drop me a line. I am doing only paved roads unless absolutely necessary , am a bit on the budget side, hostels are in , but I have no camping gear..cheap and easy is the way forward.
Hope you are all avoiding the rain
Daniel
lowlifedan@hotmail.com
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I'm not too far behind you Dan,
I'll be leaving Guatemala this weekend, how long did it take for you to get to CR? I'm on a DR650 but pavement is ok with me.
Emailed too.
Actually, if anyone is in the neighborhood, let me know.
Ricky
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4 Sep 2009
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Hi, so anybody arrived mexicab border yet? Which one, considering the violence lately.
I just arrived from Netherlands into Austin afewdays ago, to sort out the bike (honda xr650l). I plan 2 get to mexico this wknd/ begin nxt wk.
Anybody in neigbourhood?
cheers, Remco
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4 Sep 2009
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Gear to take to SA
Steve (pocketumbleweed)
It seems that accommodation is cheap and the camping gear can be bulky and create some security problems.
Constantly worrying about some hoon getting off with some of your gear can be a pain, I think you would agree.
I was going to take the full set, but was convinced that it is not necesary, though I am considering taking the sleeping bag and liner.
Chers Errol
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6 Sep 2009
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one more heading to TDF from Ohio
I too am heading South. leaving Ohio within the next four weeks. Would not mind hooking up with some others. I have some flexibility with departure time. Thinking about Coulmbia Libre Nov 1st. 2008 klr knickpool@aol.com
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8 Sep 2009
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americas
hi guys im currently in san diago leaving tommorow for baja planning on getting ferry over to mainland mexico came down from anchorage via cold foot san fran route 101 and las vagas not raely planning much day to day riding anyone want to meet be great keith riding 1150gs gracias
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8 Sep 2009
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Leaving soon
Hey all,
Count me in on riding south also. Solo on a KLR. Plan to ride out of Chicago September 15 and catch a flight on Copa out of Panama on October 8 to Bogota. Yeah, I know it's kind of the fast track. I'm slowing down as soon as I hit Peru. Hope to be in Ushuaia mid December. Would definitely like to cross some CA borders with others, Bolivia's salt flats too.
Cheers, Crawford
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8 Sep 2009
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leaving LA 17th Sept
Hi all, just joined up on this site and arrived from NZ. I'm picking my african up in LA on the 15th then heading to BA via TDF over the next 3 months. Since I'm with "noddy no mates" will keep my eyes open, Starting off with Baja then following the coast. hope to see someone at some stage and do the thing...
Cheers
Mark
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Originally Posted by viktar
Michael,
I'm ready when you are! I've been postponing this trip for too long... I'll be heading south from Michigan mid-August to early September as my departure date is flexible. I'm fully equipped on a KLR 650 with ample supplies. I am on a tight have-to-pay-off student loans budget, so I'll be down for camping, staying in hostels, bagged lunches, etc. I too would prefer to travel with someone, however, it's been difficult trying to find the right companion. I am prepared to ride solo, but if you're serious about this endeavor please drop me a line.
Happy trails!
Victor
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11 Sep 2009
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LA to BA
Hi Crawford,
Sorry mate trying to work out how to reply to a post. Seems I can't reply directly to your last post so hope this gets to you. I'm leaving LA around the 17th then down Baja and x over via ferry. would love to hook up. I have a laptop with me and will check email as much as poss. paramedic@xtra.co.nz
Cheers
Mark
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13 Sep 2009
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In Parras, Mexico North-NorthEast
Seems all have same idea but different timeschedule a starting points!
I am currently driving with my Honda XR650L trough Mexico. I am in Parras. I am not sure yet, but I think with Independence Day - 16 September - I am trying to reach Vera Cruz. So anyone who is arruound at that tim, join me in the fiesta!
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15 Sep 2009
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Leaving on 09/16
Hello everyone, I am leaving Denver 09/16 heading to SA. not sure witch border crossing i'll use, i am looking for partners to share the road.
anyone?
fdurancol@yahoo.com
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17 Sep 2009
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El Paso 09/17
Hello everyone.
Crossing el paso this Friday 09/17
Anyone in???
Fernando
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