Through Russia - from Siberia to Black sea

[Wild Rus]

Thanks to all for the posts!

This year i made a trip through Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and some other 'stans" to Pamir (Tajikistan).
But it will take a lot of time - till i translate it.

[Wild Rus]

Rutabaga, sorry, didn't understand about bridges. What does it mean? =)

Salsa, of course it's true!

Voluhzia, spasobo, druzhishe!

[Rutabaga]

Rutabaga • Today 09:01 AM
Dude, hang onto those Honda handlebars. Do not hang from bridges. We need these reports.

Wild Rus • Today 12:19 PM
Rutabaga, sorry, didn't understand about bridges. What does it mean? =)

It means be careful. The second picture of you hanging from the bridge structure scared the sh*t out of me. It would be very difficult to write a ride report after falling from that height.

[yamalama]

this has been a great ride report.
thank you for documenting your travels.

[Wild Rus]

Originally Posted by Rutabaga

It means be careful. The second picture of you hanging from the bridge structure scared the sh*t out of me. It would be very difficult to write a ride report after falling from that height.

Actually, it wasn't so dangerous. There was only 40 meters to the ground

[rdwalker]

Originally Posted by Wild Rus

... I've been looking for my Super-Magna for almost a year. Throughout Russia: Petersburg, Nahodka, Vladivostok... in the end found it in the garage 1.5 mile away from my home. Sold Virago and purchased Super Magna V45...



...

This picture is the best. Someone likes his moto!
Good going, great report!

By the way, I used to have the sistership: V45 Sabre. A great touring bike of that era.

[crashmaster]

Originally Posted by Wild Rus

34 days, 13.000 km, 3 countries and 1 sea. A great experience, lots of new friends and a stupefying feeling of freedom. It's very addictive. When the usual life goes away, when you're free from a mobile and a coffee-maker. When you don't know where you will sleep at night. When you wake up because of the cold and wait for the sunrise to warm you. When you have nothing to do and you just chat with a security guard of the wine field for hour and a hald, sitting on the steps of some village. When you entrust yourself to the world and eagerly watching – what lies ahead. When you can’t wait to live this day and you know that it will be a burning trace in your memory forever.
That's when you're alive.

«The core of mans' spirit comes from new experiences» (с)

That's what its all about. Fantastic report, thanks for taking the time to translate, and welcome to advrider, "the asylum" as we like to call it.

Youre adventure is the "real deal," and something that most of us can only dream about. Awesome report! Dont hesitate to translate your other adventures into English. Your written English is excellent! We all enjoy this very much! Well done my friend!

Ancient Chinese Proverb: "Its better to travel 1000 miles than to read 10,000 books."

And since you are fond of musical lyrics....."I was born to fly...." Summa

[PhillipsMetal]

That was a great read. I really enjoyed it. Thanks,

[achesley]

Thank you so much for the work to bring to us this fantastic ride report. Now, we wait for the others.

[vtwin]

"I'm freqeuently asked: why do I drive like that alone on a motorcycle? I can't answer clearly. Sure, the car is safer and more convenient. Despite all the talk, bikers are not trying to stand out from the world. On the contrary, they are much closer to it, comparing to anyone else. They are not hiding behind a tinted glass and warm roofs. The world is right here. Stretch a leg and you can feel the scratchy pavement, warmed up by the sun, sliding after you mile by mile. Stretch an arm and you can feel wind in your hands. Solo rain drops, getting under your coat like little spies or furious rainfall flow, washing off all the weariness, erasing your trails, and giving you a whole new world. Silent night, lighted up by a playful moon. Your usual life disappears. Everything is divided on the things you need, and the things you left there – behind. And in front of you is a road and nothing else. You see life in a different way. Different people, different goals, everything is different. And until you see it with your own eyes, until you feel it with your own body... you'll never get it, not a chance."


Thanks, it sums it up perfectly, thank you for your insights.

[NightShadow]

Great ride report. Nice to see other reports from far off places.

[Evilstare]

Great RR!

Check out yeups RR - I think you might like his style as well (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=615699)

[WhorehayTheBarbarian]

Awesome ride report. There are two things that I like... motorcycles and heavy metal. And you supplied a little of both on this epic adventure. Next time include some shots of the local ladies and ill be begging join your next adventure!!!

I have been reading everything I can find from Russia, and this thread is...

We Belong To The World We Belong To The Wind
We Are The Spirit Of Competition's End
Turning Hours Into Days Burning Muscles Feel The Pain
The Heart And Soul Of Discipline My Friends - :Manowar "Number 1"


Thanks for taking us along!

[Klay]

Great adventure! Thank you.

[WIBO]

Keep it coming.....

:)


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