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18 Apr 2011
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Hi all,
By the time Fall 2011 rolls around I'll be in my 55th year with the idea (a plan would be a misnomer) of riding South to Argentina on my yet to be acquired 2011 KLR650. The old '08 is getting a little tired.
My hopeful departure date from Ottawa Ontario would be sometime in October(ish) following an 8 week ride to Eastern Canada this summer. Plan to try and pick up some Spanish before then to enhance the SA experience.
So, I've subscribed to the thread and I'm just throwing my name out there in case something comes together and a few of us possibly end up sharing some riding time etc. I'm open to the idea of shipping, totally flexible as to route, timeline etc. I don't have a return date in mind. Might ship from SA to Africa and continue on my merry way.
I'm in Vietnam/Thailand at the moment and if anyone ever has the opportunity to ride this part of the world I highly recommend it.
Cheers ... Greg
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18 Apr 2011
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Hi all,
By the time Fall 2011 rolls around I'll be in my 55th year with the idea (a plan would be a misnomer) of riding South to Argentina on my yet to be acquired 2011 KLR650. The old '08 is getting a little tired.
My hopeful departure date from Ottawa Ontario would be sometime in October(ish) following an 8 week ride to Eastern Canada this summer. Plan to try and pick up some Spanish before then to enhance the SA experience.
So, I've subscribed to the thread and I'm just throwing my name out there in case something comes together and a few of us possibly end up sharing some riding time etc. I'm open to the idea of shipping, totally flexible as to route, timeline etc. I don't have a return date in mind. Might ship from SA to Africa and continue on my merry way.
I'm in Vietnam/Thailand at the moment and if anyone ever has the opportunity to ride this part of the world I highly recommend it.
Cheers ... Greg
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Hey SprintST, when you get to Nova Scotia, give me a call or drop me a line. I'm in the camping list, We're on the Bay of Fundy and can offer soft grass or a soft bed, good food and cold  . In payment you'll have to let me pick your brain about heading south.
Growler
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18 Apr 2011
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Thanks for the offer Growler, will do.
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26 Apr 2011
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Originally Posted by SprintST
Hi all,
By the time Fall 2011 rolls around I'll be in my 55th year with the idea (a plan would be a misnomer) of riding South to Argentina on my yet to be acquired 2011 KLR650. The old '08 is getting a little tired.
My hopeful departure date from Ottawa Ontario would be sometime in October(ish) following an 8 week ride to Eastern Canada this summer. Plan to try and pick up some Spanish before then to enhance the SA experience.
So, I've subscribed to the thread and I'm just throwing my name out there in case something comes together and a few of us possibly end up sharing some riding time etc. I'm open to the idea of shipping, totally flexible as to route, timeline etc. I don't have a return date in mind. Might ship from SA to Africa and continue on my merry way.
I'm in Vietnam/Thailand at the moment and if anyone ever has the opportunity to ride this part of the world I highly recommend it.
Cheers ... Greg
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Greetings Greg,
Glad to hear from you. Southeast Asia is also on my "bucket list". Your comment regarding Eastern Canada triggered memories of a run I made out to Newfoundland/Labrador via the Gaspe Peninsula back in 2007. Hope you have a good trip.
When are you heading for the Maritimes? I expect to be in Vermont the second week in August (for a bike ralley) so maybe our paths could cross before we set our sights for the southern hemisphere.
Ride Safe,
Jeff Beecher
Lacey, WA
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17 May 2011
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Greetings Greg,
Glad to hear from you. Southeast Asia is also on my "bucket list". Your comment regarding Eastern Canada triggered memories of a run I made out to Newfoundland/Labrador via the Gaspe Peninsula back in 2007. Hope you have a good trip.
When are you heading for the Maritimes? I expect to be in Vermont the second week in August (for a bike ralley) so maybe our paths could cross before we set our sights for the southern hemisphere.
Ride Safe,
Jeff Beecher
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Hi Bhamjb,
I haven't been getting any updates to this thread so I thought I'd check in. Maybe due to website upgrades or ? Regardless, your Eastern Canada trip is pretty much what I've got planned as well.
One recent fly in the ointment is that I buggered up my left knee trekking in Vietnam and might require surgery. Went for an MRI tonight in fact. Should know shortly. Not thrilled since I had ACL reconstruction on my other knee last fall and it's not even back to 100% yet, so I know what the recovery period is like. One summer with next to no riding  . Aging is not for sissies.
I'll keep checking in folks with my fingers crossed.
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3 May 2011
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Hey y'all. I could probably be talked into a SA trip...I have NOT been able to find a suitable means of getting a moto to SA from the USA...unless a 20' container is used. If anyone has better info please share it. I have a 91 R100GS, traveled throughout Mexico several times plus belieze ,Guatamala...would really like to visit SA. 64 yrs old in excellent shape. Doing the Inca trail hike in Sept and RIM-RIM Grand camyon June. Not interested in camping. Rather stay in low-moderate hotels. I live in the Phoenix area. I would probably buy a used KLR650 for this trip.....I have also heard that you can sell your moto in Uraguay...that would sure make the logistica easier if this is so.
Happy travels, Roger
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I'm thinking I'll ride back to SA again, starting this October. I got back from Ushuaia last June, rode across the US last Fall and got back from a month of riding around New Zealand in March. Plan to go up to Alaska in late June stopping by the Calgary Stampede in early July.
I'm now in Los Angeles area, speak Spanish, have done this ride recently, and ride a DR650. I'm another senior at 65. My last trip to SA was mostly solo, but wouldn't mind some company.
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Heading South
I'm also thinking to head back south again this September or October. I'm on an '06 DR650 and am 65. I got back from riding from California to Ushuaia and back last June, so I may be able to help and/or join up with some folks.
On my way back north, I met another motorcyclist in Panama who was heading south. He had been robbed twice in Guatemala, both times were with guns. It seems like it would be safer to travel in a group, although my trip was solo for most of the way.
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19 May 2011
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On my way back north, I met another motorcyclist in Panama who was heading south. He had been robbed twice in Guatemala, both times were with guns. It seems like it would be safer to travel in a group, although my trip was solo for most of the way.
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Safety ... always a consideration. Part of the reason I wouldn't mind riding with at least one other moto, for certain legs of the journey at least. I'm sure a pack of seniors would be a handful for any bandito  .
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19 May 2011
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Howdy All;
We (my wife and I) will be leaving Sept 17. from Calgary Canada, heading to The end aswell. Keep us in the loop or as potential riding compatriots.
You just have to be slow! We are riding an Ural and it just don't go that fast!
We plan to camp a bunch and hotel as well - Lets meet up.
Cheers
Miles and Tracey
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19 May 2011
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Another one all ears...
Guess it won't hurt to throw my name in the hat - at least the hat of lurkers..!
I feel the winds of change coming too. Fed up with the job and I've been feeling the pull of a moto trip for the last few months. The Prudoe Bay to Ushuaia trip is tops on my list, but heading south from the lower 48 would certainly be an option. I'm 49, in northern Colorado. One immediate plan is a trip to the NW (WABDR...Tour of Idaho) and possibly joining the HU Travellers meeting in Nakusp, BC in late August. Might be a good precursor to a longer 6-12 month, tour thereafter.
I ride a 1200GSA currently, but might size down. I've been looking at 650 XChallenge, with some touring friendly conversions, as I want to do the western TAT someday too.
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20 May 2011
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We'll be in Nakusp in Aug. Look us up! or drop by Calgary for a visit too.
Also in the UK for the meeting, looks like a year of meetings!
Happy Trails,
Miles
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22 May 2011
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John,
A bit late getting back to you but I would like stay in touch. I hope to find at least one rider to partner with through Mexico and Guat. Still plan on a late November exit from California and plenty of time to plan.
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2 Aug 2011
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Hey SprintST, how's the knee coming along, will you be ready to head south in 2012?
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Edited to add, 365 days to go the countdown is on for me
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3 Aug 2011
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Hi Growler,
Thanks for enquiring. I've got a date with the surgeon on August 15th. Turns out only the meniscus is torn, so the recovery period should be much shorter than last time.
My plan is to head towards Florida the second week of October with a couple of buddies, on my new DR650. I'll leave them there and make my way in the direction of Mexico and beyond. Pretty loose plans though. Have to wait and see what's what at the time.
Cheers!
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