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3 Jul 2016
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I am probably heading the opposite direction to most as I'm arriving in Santiago end of aug and heading up to the states but like to meet up from other Travellers to ride with share good tips on places and a  .
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Hey Aaron, I'm in Bogota now, I'm spending a little while hanging around and learning a bit of the lingo before a very slow ride south. Ive got a machu pit ticket for mid August so in no rush, which was my main plan as its too early to head too far south.
we may well cross paths in the coming weeks mate.
anyone else about and needs a drinking partner, give me a shout. 
I'm English, riding a Tenere 660 with a pension and no plan but to get all the way south and then meet the dakar back up in Bolivia in Jan 2017.
safe travels people,
Ian
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5 Jul 2016
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Hi
Have bought a Sumo Tekker via Toby in Huancayo and pick up Sept 29 . Plan is south to MP then up the coast to Ecuador and Colombia and back to Huancayo. Time frame is 2,5 month. I am a retired Kiwi and have done Europe, morocco, turkey on a v strom 650,Central America ( on a Suzuki 125). Anyone else around at this time want to do some legs or just have a and chat get in touch. Stay in hostels , hotels etc
Ride safe
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6 Jul 2016
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Hi Peter our timing might be similar so will keep in touch. I was just up Whitianga today.
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17 Mar 2016
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Hi there
I'm planning on leaving Vancouver, BC Canada on November 1st 2016 for south america.
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22 Mar 2016
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I'm the knuckle head that will be riding a Haosen 250 Hawk as far south as the money or the China Bike will take me. Will be leaving Georgia about the 3rd week of September. Swing through Yuma and down through Baja. Plan to zip through Mexico and CA. Want to focus most of my time in SA.
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22 Mar 2016
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I'm the knuckle head that will be riding a Haosen 250 Hawk as far south as the money or the China Bike will take me. Will be leaving Georgia about the 3rd week of September. Swing through Yuma and down through Baja. Plan to zip through Mexico and CA. Want to focus most of my time in SA.
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I'm planning to leave first week of September and go through Tejas rather than Cali/Baja. But if you're up for it, I may want to stop by as I pass through the south and see that bike. Sounds awesome!
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22 Mar 2016
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I'm planning to leave first week of September and go through Tejas rather than Cali/Baja. But if you're up for it, I may want to stop by as I pass through the south and see that bike. Sounds awesome!
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I have a very busy schedule this year. I'm going to be in Afrika arriving back in the States on 15/09/16. Then off to SA on 21/09/16. If your coming through Georgia between those two dates you not only can see the bike but you also have a place to stay if you like.
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22 Mar 2016
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Glenn 1234 from Short legs
Sorry to hear your ride was cut short last time, maybe more enjoyable this next time? I'm going to try to find out how I can get my email address to all the people who seem to be going the same way around the same time so maybe we can share some riding time. As soon as I can figure it out I'll send you my email address and go from there. As of now I'm planning on going solo until someone actually wants to ride together. I'm not desperate to have a riding partner, but I have done solo bicycle rides and it seems more enjoyable to have someone to talk to once in awhile.
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23 Oct 2016
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Hi all
We are two-up on a Suzuki 650 and will be crossing Tijuana into the Baha at the end of this week around 30th/31st October. We have 5 months and are booked to fly out of Buenos Aires 24th March. Our plan is to travel quickly through Mexico as we spent 5 months there 2014. Allowing ourselves 2 to 2 and a half weeks to reach Belize, then 2 to 3 weeks in Belize and Guatemala. Will probably be trying to find a way across the Darian gap beginning December. Looking to air freight bike possibly cheaper if we can coordinate more than 1 bike.
Happy to link up with anybody along the way.
P'S In our 5 months in Mexico we met only 1 fellow adventure motorcyclist. We're not as common as you might think.
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22 Mar 2016
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All dressed up and no where to go. This will be my ride this year to HU Virginia
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29 Mar 2016
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South America trip
Hi short legs I am interested in the trip I have done central already would like to meet in Columbia about when do you think you would be there thanks Don
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30 Jul 2016
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Heading South...wanting travel buddy
Hey Short Legs,
I don't know if you have been routinely reviewing your post, but I thought I would give it a try.
I am a single lady, hoping to meet up with others traveling south.
This is my first motorcycle trip and was hoping to not have to do it entirely solo. I noticed there were several riders expressing an interest and wanting to travel in the same general direction around the same time frame, was hoping I may be able to connect up with atleast one of you to see if we may be a good fit.
About me: I'm a novice rider on a dr650.
Would like to leave October ...primarily for weather concerns...I live in Tucson...and right now it's HOT! October the weather is much more comfortable.
I don't have an exact route, or timeframe...and I am extremely flexible.
I would like to travel comfortably...taking it a bit slow as to enjoy the sights. Don't mind camping or hostels or hotels. I tend to travel a bit conservatively.
If it doesn't strike fear in you to travel with a novice female...send me a text and maybe we could chat further.
Cynthia
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4 Aug 2016
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Hi all, and hello Cynthia. My girl and I will be taking a KLR 650 from Tucson to South America right around the same time frame. Leaving Tucson around mid-november, then taking a year to slowly make our way south. I'd love to meet up with as many riders as we can. We've motorcycled (heh heh - scootered) Thailand and Vietnam and are looking forward to exploring south america in much the same fashion. We will depart Tucson and head to Baja, then take the ferry to the mainland. Travellers and new friends welcome!
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20 Aug 2016
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I'm a newbie on the HUBB but have been an HU member for years. I'm heading from my winter place in Mesa,AZ on Nov.12-ish for Ushuaia. I'm riding my Triumph Explorer, just finished AK, YT, NWT and BC (where my home is). I've done all of Mexico several times and speak Spanish fairly well. Those interested in riding some or lots together let me know. I'm at the HU CanWest rally Aug.25-28. Had all my shots and am devouring Chris Scott's 'Adventure Motorcycling Handbook' in preparation. Guess I better learn how to use the HUBB too!!!
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8 Sep 2016
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I'm a newbie on the HUBB but have been an HU member for years. I'm heading from my winter place in Mesa,AZ on Nov.12-ish for Ushuaia. I'm riding my Triumph Explorer, just finished AK, YT, NWT and BC (where my home is). I've done all of Mexico several times and speak Spanish fairly well. Those interested in riding some or lots together let me know. I'm at the HU CanWest rally Aug.25-28. Had all my shots and am devouring Chris Scott's 'Adventure Motorcycling Handbook' in preparation. Guess I better learn how to use the HUBB too!!!
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Hey elcanaco, hello all. I'll be heading south from NY in November, hope to meet some of you on the road, I've started a thread on advrider.com for your enjoyment 
Ride on friends!
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