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Old 19 Jul 2018
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Hello from CT, USA

I just got back into riding after 16 years. I only rode locally before but after taking a week long trip through New England last month, I know I want to do more motorcycle travelling.

My goal, wait, no...plan is to take a motorcycle to Europe in 2 years and just ride to all the countries I want to see...with no time frame. I have a 1987 BMW R65 and recently bought a 2009 BMW R1200GS which I plan to use for the trip. I just signed up here to find out more info on how to plan my trip and how to sustain it.
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Hi edgeoftheworld and welcome,
Whatever you need to know someone here will (almost) certainly know it, there is a search function in the top right hand corner as most questions have already been asked at some point.
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I just got back into riding after 16 years. I only rode locally before but after taking a week long trip through New England last month, I know I want to do more motorcycle travelling.



My goal, wait, no...plan is to take a motorcycle to Europe in 2 years and just ride to all the countries I want to see...with no time frame. I have a 1987 BMW R65 and recently bought a 2009 BMW R1200GS which I plan to use for the trip. I just signed up here to find out more info on how to plan my trip and how to sustain it.


I’m also in Connecticut, good luck on your planning keep us posted...


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Hello from CT, USA

Another Nutmegger here. Feel free to hit me up with questions or for a ride. My wife and I are preparing for a year-long trip from the to Deadhiorse, AK then to Ushuaia starting next May.
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I'm originally from Trumbull.

Welcome aboard. This forum is a great place to do some research.
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My goal, wait, no...plan is to take a motorcycle to Europe in 2 years and just ride to all the countries I want to see...with no time frame.
Hi from nearby Rhode Island. My wife and I flew a pair of bikes to Ireland last year. They are currently in Edinburgh.
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