Can a Harley make it to Magadan?

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There was a trench with animal parts in it, and a huge rams head pointing to the lake. When I looked closer, it was a graveyard




They make bricks from mud for building houses



And someone is getting a new shitter!

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The next morning, I head to the KRG border.






And with a heavy heart, I leave Tajikistan. But only for now, as I will return!
It’s the most awesome place I have ever been to. Beautiful scenery, the people are wonderful, and, well, ok, the roads could use a little work…..

Fantastic! Happy Travels ...

I would love to do something like that on my trusted Cb400 four.... Can't kill that machine in any other way!

Have a nice trip, and give me a heads-up if you someday find yourself in the great region of Scandinavia

Great freakin' thread. Roll Tide!

Great photos Doug Thanks for sharing.

+1, I'm SO in, plus now I've got to find the other RR's, damn you! Best of luck, ride safe, enjoy it, and don't forget the chics....
I mean pix!

Have you figured out what's happening with your electrics?
I'm impressed with your patience at the borders. While getting hassled at a checkpoint in Mexico I lost it and called a soldier an asshole and quickly had a .45 held to my head.

:eek1,
not for granny BMW but for the guy with the little Suzuki!
RESPECT!!!

for u Doug i have no words.every time u post,it's like i'm travelling.
TOTALLY RESPECT

Could you strap it to your bag and charge battery while riding?

Doug

Great report! Once again you nailed it.

I am impressed by your equanimity with the second set of electrical problems. I can only imagine the feeling when you see the first low voltage reading. I don't think I would have handled it as well.I suppose practice helps.

Tom

Personally, I would have issued at least a couple choice words and there would have been a chance of flying tools.

Doug, Unbelievable trip prep with the XLGS and with the trip. Just found this and had to jump to the end to see where you are. I will be spending time that should be spent on something more productive playing catch-up.

MOST AWESOME !!!!

Philip

Are you able to mount the solar charger on top of your bags and charge the battery as you are riding?

Thanks for the great updates, I don't know how you find the energy and time to do it. Awesome.

For those of you playing the 'Home Version' ... put his into Google Maps:

39.011515,73.558552

It's very close to the 'U Shaped' building that Doug posted ...

Keep 'em coming Doug! Awesome!!!!

Of course he's had practice! He rides Harleys doesn't he?!

That is right dead center of an impact (meteor) crater!

Lovin' the report!

Yo, GuzziDouglas: this sonovabitch looks like Uncle Sam!

Hey, the narration really adds a dimension much missed when we have only the picture.
PS: your photo's are the tits! Spectacular in every respect. Keep it up!

The closer you get to God, the more difficult it is to light your fag. From this you learn nothing?

Well the dude don't exactly have to skip the board meeting, you know . . .

But you know what?-----The place was clean---no wind strewn garbage to be seen anywhere----no Walmart bags---Nothing. I am very impressed by that. I wonder if Hank Jr.'s Country Boy could survive (there). Don't think I could.

yeah, we gotta bring some progress to them heathens, teach them how to properly trash the place !!

a couple mcdonalds and taco bells would be a good start.