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Forum: Face plant 05-13-2013, 11:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,862
Posted By jonz
Thanks for the info Sent from my DROID X2...

Thanks for the info

Sent from my DROID X2 using Tapatalk 2
Forum: Face plant 05-12-2013, 08:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,862
Posted By jonz
We heard the Hondas ride by going the other way...

We heard the Hondas ride by going the other way earlier. As mentioned, I was 30 seconds or so back and didn't hear the motos. Another guy was maybe that much ahead and didn't hear them either. ...
Forum: Face plant 05-11-2013, 07:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,862
Posted By jonz
Motorcycle vs. mountain bike near Idyllwild, CA

Don't know if the moto rider was an adv'er or not. I was riding with a group of mountain bikers and we were nearing the end of our day. We were riding down what google maps shows as Forest Service...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 05-07-2013, 09:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 331
Posted By jonz
FYI for anyone like me moving to Montana from out...

FYI for anyone like me moving to Montana from out of state. I made an appointment in Bozeman to get my driver's license. I was little late because I used my smart phone (with dumb operator) to...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-24-2013, 10:31 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 851
Posted By jonz
Absolutely wrong. Headlights, turn signals,...

Absolutely wrong. Headlights, turn signals, brake lights, etc are safety items and are required no matter what state you are registered in. If you want to learn more than you ever wanted to know on...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 04-24-2013, 09:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 479
Posted By jonz
Nice video

Howdy Steve,
Nice video. :clap I can learn a few things from you about video editing. :deal

If you haven't heard, I retired last November. I'm making my first trip (of several) up to West...
Forum: Ride reports 04-14-2013, 05:35 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 36,232
Posted By jonz
Lyn Cargo with Veronica was so much better than...

Lyn Cargo with Veronica was so much better than anyone else we talked with in Columbia. In theory, it is possible to air ship from Cartagena or Barranquila. Henry is totally bilingual and he talked...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 04-12-2013, 08:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 331
Posted By jonz
Sounds good. A couple trails got the better of...

Sounds good. A couple trails got the better of me on the 950 so I'm looking forward to giving them another try with the 400 :evil
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 04-12-2013, 03:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 331
Posted By jonz
I just made my driver's license appointment so I...

I just made my driver's license appointment so I hope it goes as smoothly for me. As for the county treasurer, I'm just going to transfer my truck and maybe one of the motos this trip. Moving will...
Forum: Ride reports 04-12-2013, 11:29 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 36,232
Posted By jonz
Howdy, I'm one of the guys who shipped out on...

Howdy,
I'm one of the guys who shipped out on Lyn Cargo the week before. Of all the options in Columbia, they were by far the most knowledgeable and helpful. In fact, after several days of...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 04-12-2013, 10:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 331
Posted By jonz
Thanks for the feedback. I hope it goes as...

Thanks for the feedback. I hope it goes as smoothly for me as it did for you. I'm going to try to schedule the Driver's License appointment so hopefully that will cut down the time spent in line. ...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 04-11-2013, 09:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 331
Posted By jonz
Becoming Montana resident - looking for Motor Vehicle info

Howdy gang,
I'm switching my residence to Montana at the end of the month. To switch my plates and DL, I need to make the trek to Bozeman (around 80 miles each way). I'm hoping to get everything...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-06-2013, 11:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 527
Posted By jonz
I've always headed southeast on SR89 from Mount...

I've always headed southeast on SR89 from Mount Shasta to SR44 to Susanville. When I head up to visit my sister near Medford and the shortest time is not of the utmost importance, this route avoids...
Forum: Orange Crush 03-29-2013, 05:51 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,066
Posted By jonz
Arai XD for me. Arai's and AFX helmets are the...

Arai XD for me. Arai's and AFX helmets are the only ones that fit my long oval head. The AFX (39???) is okay up to 45 or 50 mph but the wind noise is unbearable above that even with earplugs. ...
Forum: Orange Crush 03-29-2013, 05:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,109
Posted By jonz
I got close to 9000 miles on my Mefo rear on my...

I got close to 9000 miles on my Mefo rear on my just completed South America trip. Not wanting to earn a trip to a third world hospital, my right wrist was more restrained than usual. It was...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 03-16-2013, 07:59 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 7,479
Posted By jonz
Most of the photos downloaded here: ...

Most of the photos downloaded here:

http://jonz.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/South-America-Sampler/27342418_S9gX39#!i=2298474489&k=jmCKKKv

Videos here:
...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 03-15-2013, 04:29 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 7,479
Posted By jonz
Hmmmmm

Howdy gang,
I'm back from my South America trip and may be able to make it. The 950 is in need of some maintenance after 10,000+ miles down there but I just ordered a new jet kit for my 400XC so I...
Forum: Americas 03-09-2013, 10:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 599
Posted By jonz
Day 10 and 11

You're in my neck of the woods.

Day 10 is one of my favorite desert rides. Not twisty, just scenic. Stop in Kelso at the renovated train depot. The Kelso dunes are a fun/scenic hike. As...
Forum: Ride reports 03-07-2013, 03:06 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 39,475
Posted By jonz
Vicunas

are the skinnier ones and llamas the larger ones.

I used acetazolamide (I think the commercial name is Diamox or something similar) and it prevented the altitude headaches. Of course, you'll...
Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan 02-27-2013, 05:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 447
Posted By jonz
Thanks for all the suggestions. My bike made it...

Thanks for all the suggestions. My bike made it to Miami today. I fly in tomorrow. I'm not sure exactly when I'll change to oil. Kind of depends on the timing getting the bike released from...
Forum: Ride reports 02-27-2013, 05:44 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 36,232
Posted By jonz
We're shipping with Lyn Cargo who I recommend...

We're shipping with Lyn Cargo who I recommend highly. GREAT service. Was just there yesterday. Veronica said another motorcyclist was coming in to ship and we thought it might be you. My shipping...
Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan 02-25-2013, 08:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 447
Posted By jonz
Oil change help in Florida

Howdy gang,
I'm shipping my bike to Miami from Bogota, Colombia this Friday. Then I'm riding it home to California whenever I clear customs. My bike is a KTM950SE and it's overdue for an oil...
Forum: Ride reports 02-24-2013, 07:04 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 36,232
Posted By jonz
I just read through your report while sitting in...

I just read through your report while sitting in my hotel in Bogota waiting to ship my bike north. We met at the Colombia/Ecuador border and chatted for a while. I'm on the 950 Super Enduro. I...
Forum: Americas 02-24-2013, 02:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 297
Posted By jonz
IAMAT is a good source of info

I learned about this organization while getting my shots before this trip from a nurse specializing in travel medicine.

http://www.iamat.org/index.cfm

Joining is free. At the least, you'll...
Forum: Americas 02-24-2013, 02:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 345
Posted By jonz
Additionally, if you set up an account with DMV...

Additionally, if you set up an account with DMV and pay online, you can print out your registration. It's a little different looking than the one they send but all the pertinent information is...
Forum: Latin America 02-23-2013, 04:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 962
Posted By jonz
+2 for tires in Bogota

Howdy gang,
Thanks to the OP for this recommendation. I was searching Latin America on a different topic and came across this thread. My buddy Henry (F800GS)and I stopped by and the tire price was...
Forum: Latin America 02-18-2013, 09:02 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,094
Posted By jonz
I was there

http://jonz.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/South-America-Sampler/i-Dr9ckNF/0/M/P1000953-M.jpg

And thanks to Albert's route advice, we got to see this the next day
...
Forum: Latin America 02-18-2013, 06:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 744
Posted By jonz
I haven't figured out my mileage exactly on this...

I haven't figured out my mileage exactly on this trip but at home, I average 38 mpg. On this trip one day in Chile, I got almost 220 miles out of my stock tank and 1.7 gallon auxillary tank. Of...
Forum: Latin America 02-17-2013, 07:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 744
Posted By jonz
My 950SE - brown stays plugged

Howdy,
I've never unplugged the brown wire. I run premium when I can get it but all to often, you can't find it. The only time I've noticed any pinging was in soft sand in warm/hot weather.

i...
Forum: Latin America 02-17-2013, 07:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 554
Posted By jonz
Make sure the US bills are in immaculate condition

Howdy,
I'm in Colombia right now. My group has had quite a few $20 bills refused because they were dirty or slightly torn. I'm told it's because there is alot of counterfeit money floating around...
Forum: Latin America 02-14-2013, 06:43 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,094
Posted By jonz
Heading that way today

Is it okay if we drip water on floor? :D

Heading that way from Hotel Campestre El Danubio near Cartago. In the f*#king rain - big surprise.:cry

If things go according to plan, we should be...
Forum: Americas 02-04-2013, 04:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 279
Posted By jonz
Good experience at Barbacci motors in Lima, Peru

Howdy gang,
I'm in Lima, Peru and needed to change my motorcycle oil as I passed 3,000 miles here in South America. An internet search showed Barbacci Motors was just a couple miles from my hotel. ...
Forum: Americas 02-04-2013, 11:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 230
Posted By jonz
I don't suppose you have any contact info, do...

I don't suppose you have any contact info, do you? :D

Sent from my DROID X2 using Tapatalk 2
Forum: Americas 02-04-2013, 09:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 230
Posted By jonz
Questions regading shipping bike from Panama to Germany

Howdy,
I'm currently riding north through Peru with a rider from Germany. He'd like to continue north with me rather than return south to Valparaiso where he has shipping already lined up. He's...
Forum: Latin America 01-31-2013, 07:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 379
Posted By jonz
We just did the tourist thing at Machu Pichu...

We just did the tourist thing at Machu Pichu today. My guesstimate is we'll be back in the states after the first week of March. It kind of depends on how we deal with the Darien Gap. We're...
Forum: Latin America 01-29-2013, 07:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 376
Posted By jonz
We tried the number on the website and it was no...

We tried the number on the website and it was no good. He ended up finding a battery at one of the general car electric places (maybe Bosch) and all is good.

BTW, there are about a dozen...
Forum: Latin America 01-27-2013, 05:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 379
Posted By jonz
Hey Max, Gaspipe and Gerardo rode that route. ...

Hey Max,
Gaspipe and Gerardo rode that route. You might try pm'ing them for tracks. They also did a ride report. I just spent a couple days riding mountain roads around La Paz, Bolivia and head...
Forum: Latin America 01-27-2013, 05:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 376
Posted By jonz
In La Paz Bolivia looking for BMW battery

Howdy gang, I'm riding with a German rider on a 1997 BMW GS800. His battery went bad yesterday which forced us to spend the night in Coroico (which wasn't a bad thing - I recommend it highly). He...
Forum: Racing 01-18-2013, 05:56 PM
Replies: 18,418
Views: 933,137
Posted By jonz
I was there today

http://jonz.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/South-America-Sampler/i-4VJdtFg/0/L/P1000330-L.jpgI got to watch the rally pass by today maybe 10 miles from where they hit Hwy 5. What a blast. Chaleco Lopez was...
Forum: Americas 12-30-2012, 06:56 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 11,084
Posted By jonz
I'm confident the tracking/messaging of the...

I'm confident the tracking/messaging of the inReach will work as well or better than the Spot as it uses the Iridium satellites vs the Globalstar satellites for the Spot. As for the Delorme maps,...
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