Forum: Ride reports
09-28-2012, 08:02 AM
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Opinions and conclusions!
I thought I would add my final thoughts and some opinions from our trip.
I thought France was expensive. We went through a lot of money while we were there. Also, breakfast was never included...
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Forum: Ride reports
09-28-2012, 07:10 AM
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Good bye Europe..............
Once we had the tire fixed, we were on our way to Ypers!
Back on the road again with a new rear tire! The shop was an automotive shop that also does motorcycle tires. We were told that over...
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Forum: Ride reports
09-24-2012, 05:12 AM
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Stuck in Belgium
We started out the day at the memorial service in Oosterbeek at the British Army Cemetary. There was a huge crowd, and there were kids standing in front of all the graves with flowers for each...
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Forum: Ride reports
09-23-2012, 01:10 AM
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More Motorways
We're off to Ypers, Belgium. Going to click off a few miles as the weather report for Monday is SHIT! :huh Cheers till then!
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Forum: Ride reports
09-22-2012, 11:54 AM
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Motorway day..............
We had our best breakfast so far on the trip today! A nice start, on a cold, cloudy day! The rain had stopped, but it was foggy and the wet cold was piercing!
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Forum: Ride reports
09-22-2012, 11:27 AM
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Good bye Germany...................
No internet last night, so it's Saturday night and we're in Arnhem, Holland! But here's what we did yesterday. We were up and rolling by 0900 hrs. It was cold, but not a cloud in the sky!
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Forum: Ride reports
09-20-2012, 09:41 AM
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Into Germany!
Up early today again. Kickstands up at 0900 hrs! We rode a couple hundred meters (I'm in the metric mode can you tell!) to a little bakery for some nice croissants and coffee. We charged up, hit the...
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Forum: Ride reports
09-20-2012, 09:03 AM
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Into the Mountains!
We left our Hotel in Neufchateau a bit ealier than we had in past days. It was down right cold as we got going. We were still in the agricultural area in the low rolling hills, but that would soon...
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Forum: Ride reports
09-18-2012, 01:33 PM
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On to Blanc Mont Ridge!
Today, the Paul and Paul team was feeling a bit better. Since the one Paul was going to go back to England today, he decided to head back first thing this morning. The other Paul, our host, tour...
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Forum: Ride reports
09-18-2012, 12:15 PM
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An afternoon in Paris.
Initially we had decided to go riding east towards Germany, however, the Paul and Paul team were feeling a bit under the weather from the off salmon from the night before. So the verdict went against...
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Forum: Ride reports
09-18-2012, 11:32 AM
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Belleau Wood!!!!!!!!
Driving down the highway near the village of Belleau, you start to see the Aisne-Marne American Cemetary and Memorial. When we turned and rode up the driveway, you immediately got the feeling you...
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Forum: Ride reports
09-18-2012, 10:47 AM
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On the way!
We have officially nicknamed our hotel in Soissons, Spider Hotel, the place is crawling with them!
After sitting for our $5 continental breakfast :eek1 that wasn't worth near that, we got going...
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Forum: Ride reports
09-15-2012, 03:54 PM
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Feet Dry in France!!!!!
Well, we made it! Started off this morning after a long night last night! Met up with our host, Paul's friend, Paul, on the A-2 just south of london. Made it to dover in a little more than an hour....
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Forum: Ride reports
09-14-2012, 11:47 PM
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Forum: Ride reports
09-13-2012, 09:26 AM
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This is a MOTORCYCLE trip, honest!
Figured I better put a picture of our bike up so the thread doesn't get taken down.
Here's our trusty steed! Yep, it's a HONDA!:evil
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Forum: Ride reports
09-13-2012, 06:29 AM
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A slow one today............
Well, we just got moving around here after a LATE night.:dutch So, here's more pics from yesterday. We went to the Tower of London and spent all afternoon there. I was there back in '09, and a lot...
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Forum: Ride reports
09-12-2012, 01:34 AM
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Finally, Pictures.....................
Well, after having a few, ok, maybe many pints and talking a lot of rubbish, :freaky I have finally gotten around to puting up a few pictures. These are just some random shots before we get on the...
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Forum: Ride reports
09-11-2012, 12:33 AM
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Standing by................
We're in London! Got here Sunday afternoon. Since then we've been getting used to the time change, 8 hours difference. Yesterday we walked a lot around Greenwich, had a few pints and saw a lot. ...
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Forum: Ride reports
09-04-2012, 06:41 PM
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To Belleau Wood and beyond!
Here we go!
Last year about this time, some, scratch that, an Irish and a Scottish friend came to the States to pick up their BMW's that had been stored here for a couple years with a friend of...
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Forum: Orange Crush
09-07-2011, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 16
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In One Word.............
WALMART! twenty sumthin' bucks. used mine for my so. america ride, still have it! Nuff said.:ricky
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Forum: Orange Crush
08-13-2011, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 27
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Another idea
Here's what I did. Damper cost me $200 used on craigslist. Got the drawing for this scott's mount from another inmate. Total cost..........$200.00 and a day of machining.:D
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Forum: Ride reports
06-05-2011, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 2,141
Views: 710,385
Wheelin'
Vince,
Wow, what a friggin' adventure! It has been AWESOME to follow you on your journey. It was great to meet up with you in Panama a little over a year ago and have some beers :1drink.
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Forum: Ride reports
04-27-2011, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 2,141
Views: 710,385
Friggin' Theives
Vince,
Been keeping up with your travels! Bummer on the loss, but you said it, it ain't the end of the world. Ride safe and keep us informed the best you can.
Steve
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-25-2011, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 10
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Wally world
Covered our bikes most every night while riding from Peru to Los Angeles. My buddy had a bit more expensive cover, I went for the budget WalMart cover. Worked very well. We also brought a cable and...
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Forum: Ride reports
02-05-2011, 06:52 AM
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Replies: 1,112
Views: 171,882
Cops and such
Hey D.B.,
Should have mentioned this earlier. When we were in Peru, we were told to turn off our headlights near towns. The cops usually put their car alongside the road and stand there and...
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Forum: Orange Crush
02-04-2011, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 7,898
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Steering Thingy
Today I finally got around to getting the steering stabilizer mounted. A friend of mine machined the parts awhile ago. Bought the stabilizer off craig's list. Went on easy!
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Forum: Ride reports
01-29-2011, 07:35 AM
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Replies: 1,112
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Canyon Del Pato
You're going to love your ride up the canyon! Was there last April and it was Spectacular! Ride safe and have fun! :thumb
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Forum: Orange Crush
01-14-2011, 08:29 PM
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Q4
Ditto. Just bolted them on and went riding!:evil
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Forum: Orange Crush
01-14-2011, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 7,898
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Sump Guard
Put the Adventure-Spec sump guard on the beast. Good fit! Ordered it without powder coating. Figured if i want, I can just spray-can it black if i want and I can touch it up easy. :evil
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Forum: Orange Crush
12-25-2010, 02:25 PM
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Forum: Ride reports
12-24-2010, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 2,141
Views: 710,385
A king DETHRONED!
Vince,
Solorzano was SO worried about our car he called us and tried to see it before the race! We told him to pound sand! He would have to wait to see it at the finish line. He only made it to...
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Forum: Ride reports
12-24-2010, 08:52 AM
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Mom said there would be days like that!
Vince,
Still following your trek, with great jealousy! When I saw your Bolivia adventures, i wanted to load my bike on a plane and get down there a.s.a.p. Too bad I gotta wait till i friggin'...
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Forum: Orange Crush
10-15-2010, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 21
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Gobi's
Just finished a trip from Peru to Los Angeles. Had the Gobi's. They did great in the 6500 miles we did. Just my .02 cents worth,,,,,,,
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Forum: Orange Crush
09-13-2010, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,242
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Forum: Ride reports
07-31-2010, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 981
Southbound and down
Good to hear you're motoring along! Not too much further! Post some pics!!!!
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Forum: Racing
07-27-2010, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 440
Views: 67,107
#111
Neil,
I'll be watching #111! Go get'em!
Steve
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Forum: Ride reports
07-27-2010, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 6
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You Go!
Go like hell! Rubber side down! Just like two Baja 1000's back to back! You got a dependable bike, i know, I've ridden with it for a week through Central America!
Keep us updated!
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Forum: Orange Crush
07-19-2010, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 37
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Bike choice and prep
Mark,
I for one agree with Crash! Your 690 would be awesome down there! I learned a big lesson on my recent Lima, Peru to Los Angeles trip- the bigger the bike, the more uselesss crap you take...
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Forum: Orange Crush
07-19-2010, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 15
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ZIP-TY Rack
have the Zip-Ty Racing billet rack on my '05 950. Love it! Strong and durable. Held my big dry bag all the way from Peru to Los Angeles, no worries at all! Here's a link.:evil
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Forum: Ride reports
07-09-2010, 07:20 AM
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Replies: 2,141
Views: 710,385
On The Move?
Vince,
Great stuff! We were told that the crossing south of Loja was WAY cool and easy by our friend in Lima! Watch your gas! I would also suggest not running your headlight during the...
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