Zambian Joyride

Discussion in 'Ride Reports - Epic Rides' started by metaljockey, May 28, 2010.

  1. Turborob

    Turborob .

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    Awesome and hard-core. :clap
  2. davidgibson999

    davidgibson999 Been here awhile

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    Amazing trip.
    Just read it all in one go.
    Fantastic photos
  3. WarLlama

    WarLlama belligerent cameloid

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    Brutal, the look on your face says it all. I hope you guys get yourselves checked out for sleeping sickness (trypanosomiasis) after this.
  4. LukasM

    LukasM Long timer

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    Can't say much more that has not been said already. Fantastic trip, captured really well with your photos and descriptions. Cheers for sharing. :beer


    Looks like a UltraLite Cot from Luxurylite.com to me.

    http://www.luxurylite.com/cotindex.html
  5. InterGalactic

    InterGalactic SoleTraveler

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    I would have thought that the day you were stuck up against that embankment on the ocean front in Angola, would have been your worst riding day. Amazing Gentlemen. Quite some intestinal fortitude you have with balls of steel. What sort of risk assesment do you go through to help make sure you cover as many bases as possible with regards to moto equipment and medical supplies? (I have'nt heard much talk about spare parts or the like.) As I imagine it, it would not take long for a good day to turn into a deadly day. :eek1 :bow
  6. quicktoys2

    quicktoys2 ADVrider junkie :)

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    I am guessing that MJ got all his "special skills" and lack of fear from spending too much time in the South African Defense force .... an operator maybe :evil
  7. dhgraves

    dhgraves lurker extraordinaire

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    Definitely sig line material....

    Awesome report as usual.
  8. jacqui

    jacqui Falling overrrrr....

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    You two are my heros! :D Thanks so much for this.
  9. City Man

    City Man Adventurer

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    A truly great read – you have successfully made me feel like I do not do any adventure riding in a good way, Thank you for posting.
  10. DingWeed

    DingWeed Been here awhile

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    Great RR :clap :clap

    Thanks for the ridealong!!!!

    Scott
  11. viatormundi

    viatormundi Citizen of the world

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    Absolutely amazing!
  12. B3EAR

    B3EAR Metabaron

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    Excellent. I've been a lurker for some time now. After reading this EPIC RR I had to be a part of this society. Can't wait for more.
  13. Jack90210

    Jack90210 quia ego nominor leo

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    Whoa. :bow :bow :bow
  14. LngRidr

    LngRidr Been here awhile

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    wow. words cannot describe this journey. i'm gonna feel like a pansy everytime i get on my bike now.
  15. swamp_donkey

    swamp_donkey no political affliat

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  16. exwingnut

    exwingnut Entremanure

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    Nice 1st post! Welcome.

    Great stuff MJ, just absolutely amazing and inspiring.
  17. swingset

    swingset Got the knack.

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    Awesome RR!
  18. Doorguy1979

    Doorguy1979 Dreamridin'

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    Wow, amazing story. Incredible riding, unbelievable scenery.

    Wikipedia should link directly to this RR as the definition for "ADVENTURE".

    Just wow, this is the stuff dreams are made of.:eek1 :clap :clap :clap :clap
  19. bluebye

    bluebye Skin it back

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    No. Words. Blown. Away.
  20. Old Baldy

    Old Baldy Sneaky Slow

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    Big adventures. Big balls. Big pics. Big men...... these dudes.

    I am but a little wuss amongst these fellow South Africans.

    Epic stuff, guys.

    Thanks for the effort on the RRs.