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I think my trip my be ending. My wife has been to several doctors since I left home. Yesterday the doctor said she may have multiple sclerosis. If I don't have the crankshaft by Monday, I'll probably abandon the bike.Looking into how to legally do that. Then I'd take a bus to Ulanbaatar. $1400 cheaper flying home from there.My trip pales in comparison to her getting that news and being alone.
I am looking into renting a car or taking a bus to Lake Baikal tomorrow or Sunday.
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Can't comment on leaving a bike legally in Russia. I don't think you can. It was discussed previously at http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...tomorrow-65190 If you're not intending to re-visit Russia, you can just leave it.
If the part actually arrives in Ulan Ude, maybe a buddy can fix/ride the bike to Europe. Or a buddy can fly in with the part, fix the bike, and ride it?
I'll be passing Ulan Ude en route from Ulaan Bataar to Irkutsk on about 10th July and will be at the Oasis Guest house in UB on 7th/8th/possibly 9th July. I fly into UB on 7th July. Will drink some  with you if we're in the same place at the same time.
I hope everything goes well with your wife. You know what you have to do.
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Can't comment on leaving a bike legally in Russia. I don't think you can. It was discussed previously at http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...tomorrow-65190 If you're not intending to re-visit Russia, you can just leave it.
If the part actually arrives in Ulan Ude, maybe a buddy can fix/ride the bike to Europe. Or a buddy can fly in with the part, fix the bike, and ride it?
I'll be passing Ulan Ude en route from Ulaan Bataar to Irkutsk on about 10th July and will be at the Oasis Guest house in UB on 7th/8th/possibly 9th July. I fly into UB on 7th July. Will drink some  with you if we're in the same place at the same time.
I hope everything goes well with your wife. You know what you have to do.
All the Vest Best
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I'm looking at taking a bus to Ulanbaatar for 2-3 days. If crankshaft comes in that time, I will ride through UB after assembly. Won't need to stop. Then I would ride west. If it's not in Ulan Ude when I return I thought maybe take a train through Russia. Just try to salvage something from my trip. If the crankshaft arrived before getting to Europe, I'd consider flying back. What a mess.
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2 Jul 2013
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I'm in UU. I was about a week behind you out of Vlad. I'll be here another day or so. Anything i can do to help?
FWIW I dont speak russian, but met a few bikers on the way in case you need some connections etc.
All the best
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I'm in UU. I was about a week behind you out of Vlad. I'll be here another day or so. Anything i can do to help?
FWIW I dont speak russian, but met a few bikers on the way in case you need some connections etc.
All the best
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I've been staying at my mechanics house for over 2 weeks now. They are taking care of me better than I could have dreamed. I'm taking a bus to Ulanbaatar in the morning. I'll be back on the 7th.Just found out my crankshaft is in Moscow and will be here in 3-4 days. When I get back and the bike seems worthy, I'll decide if I will ride through Mongolia or just go west through Russia. I want to ride Mongolia. I would hate to miss this opportunity.
Hope your ride in America was fun for everybody.
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11 Jul 2013
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My crankshaft should be delivered in about an hour. I've been here almost 4 weeks. It's been a good stay with good people. But I'm ready to go.While here my wife's test found she doesn't have multiple sclerosis. She has spinal sinosis-treatable. And getting good results with just medication right now.
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Glad to hear that both problems seem to be getting solved. Hopefully you're back on the road already!
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29 Jul 2013
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Glad to hear that both problems seem to be getting solved. Hopefully you're back on the road already!
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The bike is running great and I'm almost in Istanbul.
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30 Jul 2013
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Have a nice trip.
You did that really fast to Istanbul.
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