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It's going to be a long 300km...
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I am moving along with my planning. Spanish class starts next week so at least I can have an excuse of trying to tackel that langauge

Departure from SF is still end Oct. To make you more relaxed, I have not organised anything apart keeping this post floated.

One question, what are the chances if I want to sell my KLR650 in S. America when my trip is done? Any restrictions?
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buying a bike in south america
not exactly my ideal plan, but it may come down to me flying to south and riding north. that would depend on a few things, a bike being one of them so let me know when you think you might want to rid of your trusty stead in SA and i will consider my options in the meantime....happy trails!
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not exactly my ideal plan, but it may come down to me flying to south and riding north. that would depend on a few things, a bike being one of them so let me know when you think you might want to rid of your trusty stead in SA and i will consider my options in the meantime....happy trails!

Ok, I will keep everybody advised on how I want to sell my bike. Timing probably will be sometime after Feb. 2013.
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That is the plan. With a wife and kids, there is only so much time I like to be gone. Luckily I have some flexibility (from a loving wife), but sometimes I just make tracks anyway. I do enjoy moving more slowly most of the time, though.

I have had my DR650 for a couple of years now and have been making mods all along with an eye towards some of these longer trips. It now has a Safari Tank, and better suspension front and back. A windshield, 60csx, wider footpegs, voltage meter, procycle jet kit, k&N filter. I am using wolfman softlugage and some tankpanniers as well. I keep trying to shave off more weight. My battery is going to need replacing before I go and I am thinking of going with a Shorai and save a few more pounds.
We are almost in the same situation. Though I would like to make it a 6 months trip but I have to think about the loved ones back home. So I have to miss out a few spots on the way.
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Very good time for travelling. In October the weather of San Francisco is very good and you can capture the beauty. I have also a plan to go there with my partner.
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We are almost in the same situation. Though I would like to make it a 6 months trip but I have to think about the loved ones back home. So I have to miss out a few spots on the way.
Well, I hope to see you out there on the road.
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Very good time for travelling. In October the weather of San Francisco is very good and you can capture the beauty. I have also a plan to go there with my partner.
Hi,

If you are in SF about the same time, PM me to see if us travellers can get together over a meal or something.

Franki
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Well, I hope to see you out there on the road.
Definitely, look out for a red KLR650 with ADV China stickers on it.

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Hi Franki,

I will be leaving Florida on Nov 1st and hope to be in Ushuaia by New Year. I know everyone, it is crazy... I won't see anything, blablabla... Maybe I will miss New Year and still be in Mexico, who knows!

Anyway, keep in touch, it would be cool to meet somewhere along the way. Really fast, haha!
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Hi folks:

My name is David and I'm in Medellin Colombia now. I just recently posted as I'm looking for a travel companion myself here: http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...824#post382772 ... and would love to at least meet up and potentially travel together.

Give me a shout if you're interested.

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Hi Franki,

I will be leaving Florida on Nov 1st and hope to be in Ushuaia by New Year. I know everyone, it is crazy... I won't see anything, blablabla... Maybe I will miss New Year and still be in Mexico, who knows!

Anyway, keep in touch, it would be cool to meet somewhere along the way. Really fast, haha!
Hi Speed Devil,

I think we may be travelling at the same time. I am doing Baja first and across to mainland Mexico, then all the way down. I'll try to keep this thread afloat so people interested to meet can communicate.

I too are aiming for celebrating 2013 in Ushuaia.
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Hi folks:

My name is David and I'm in Medellin Colombia now. I just recently posted as I'm looking for a travel companion myself here: http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...824#post382772 ... and would love to at least meet up and potentially travel together.

Give me a shout if you're interested.

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Hi David,

Your posted link is not valid.
You are 4 months ahead of me so I don't know how I can catch up with you. Anyway, wish you a good trip.

Best,

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Going South
Planing to leave for TDF and will be crossing the Usa-Mex border beginning oct.
Got aprox 3 months and will be travelling on my GS1200.
Looking for someone to ride with someone, parts of the trip, espically through
Mex -Nicauraga
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Hi Franki,

are you still on the this great adventure...Oct. would be a good timing for me.
I am 43 years young and from Germany but currently working in the States , Ohio :-(

I would have 3 month for travelling, have a BMW and ride usually 4-6 hours a day plus breaks.

Let me know ur plans...Michael.Koesling@ernst-usa.com

Cheers
Michael
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Definitely, look out for a red KLR650 with ADV China stickers on it.
I will be sure to do that. Look for the blue Dr650 with the huge safari tank.
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