Borneo Equator Expedition - Jungle , Swamps and Heatstroke - Page 6

cornishpride · 06-11-2010, 11:20 AM

Amazing!!!

What an adventure. Can't wait for more.

Natest · 06-11-2010, 11:29 AM

i don't think of this emoticon when i think of your trip. i am winded reading this. wow. what a trip. do you ever dry off? uff da as we say in Minnesota.

rallyhound · 06-11-2010, 03:08 PM

This one is epic.

be sure and rate this thread--upper right corner.

Not nearly enough guys following this one

KTMInduro · 06-11-2010, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Natest

i don't think of this emoticon when i think of your trip. i am winded reading this. wow. what a trip. do you ever dry off?

The only time we could really dry off were on the days the expedition attempted to re-group. Putting on wet riding gear every day became the norm.

strikingviking · 06-11-2010, 05:43 PM

Salamat sayang. Apa kabar?

You guys have me checking in several times a day to see the latest. Damn good work amigos!

sandgroper · 06-11-2010, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by strikingviking

Salamat sayang. Apa kabar?

You guys have me checking in several times a day to see the latest. Damn good work amigos!

Yes, i check in every day also

KTMInduro · 06-11-2010, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandgroper

Yes, i check in every day also

More Moto girls just for you mate

outpostbabu · 06-12-2010, 10:42 AM

This could be the best ride report EVER! Keep on!

KTMInduro · 06-12-2010, 05:32 PM

Day 4

Gunung Saran to Nangah Pinoh

I wake up just as it starts to gets light. It was a pretty uncomfortable night as I was sleeping right on top of the gravel of the trail, but I managed to get a few hours in. I definitely had it better than some of the crews who had to sleep in their vehicles in the middle of the swamp.

Its stopped raining and there is no engine noise.The camp is quiet and I lie on the ground listening to monkeys hooting and calling to each across the hills above us. The atmosphere and early morning view I have is incredible.

I go for an early morning stroll........

Looking back across the footbridge we used yesterday towards the camp where I slept. I pass the 4x4's and it looks like all the Fords and the Mitsubishi Titon made it out and up during the night. The crews are still all asleep inside their vehicles.

I walk up the hill a bit enjoying the solitude and the noises of the jungle as it wakes up. Already the temperature is rising quickly and the undergrowths steaming. Below I hear Samysir's loud speaker crackle to life and then "Bangun Bangun" echoes around the hills.

Didi looking for breakfast in his box. Each rider was allowed to bring one box like this. Inside is food, medicine, spare parts, oil, tools, octane booster/ gas cleaner, batteries and other miscellaneous crap. We also have a duffel bag / dry bag for clothes and a tent.

Before I know it we're breaking camp and then have the briefing for the days trail.
All the vehicles have radios and Samysir tells us that there are 4 or down below in the swamp. There are 6 or 7 waiting to go down. All of the others spent the night in or beside the rivers we crossed yesterday.
Due to the customs bond we have to try to stay on schedule so those already across will push on. The others will have to try to catch us . Hopefully we will regroup tonight in Nangah Pinoh.

As we leave this Defender goes over the edge. Good luck mate !

KTMInduro · 06-12-2010, 05:55 PM

Lucky I spot this fellow. My safety jacket obviously reminds him of home.

We leave the 4x4's and ride on. Somewhere in front of us are Sovan and the KLX guy. They had ridden on yesterday not realising the problems the 4x4's would have. We have no idea where they spent the night.

We ride for several hours enjoying the pristine trail. Its magnificent single track winding up and down the hills through the forest.

The trail decends and we are confronted with this view.

It looks like something off an Indiana Jones movie set. WTF ???

Shit

Speed3 · 06-12-2010, 06:03 PM

Amazing, thanks for posting, looking forward to the rest.

oneblackdog · 06-12-2010, 06:16 PM

Love the FORD logo at the front "Make every day exciting"

Babysteps · 06-12-2010, 06:35 PM

WOW!!! More please!!!

yellowknife · 06-12-2010, 07:21 PM

I have never seen anything like this before, and the most amazing thing is that there are pictures of men up to their eyeballs in Shiite with giant smiles on their faces. Damnit. keep this going - bloody awesome.

YK

Johnny Drunkard · 06-12-2010, 10:29 PM

Great report, you guys are completely nuts.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KTMInduro

We ride for several hours enjoying the pristine trail. Its magnificent single track winding up and down the hills through the forest.

The trail decends and we are confronted with this view.

I hope you got pics of the 4x's crossing this.

06-11-2010, 11:20 AM	#76
cornishpride Adventurer Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Wainwright, Alberta Oddometer: 36	Amazing!!! What an adventure. Can't wait for more. __________________ 2007 WR450F

06-11-2010, 03:08 PM	#78
rallyhound Macho stud guy Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Minneapolis Oddometer: 865	This one is epic. be sure and rate this thread--upper right corner. Not nearly enough guys following this one __________________ When it's all said and done, More will be said. You dont have to wish me luck for me to know that I need it.

06-11-2010, 05:43 PM	#80
strikingviking Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2002 Location: On the road somewhere... Oddometer: 2,795	Salamat sayang. Apa kabar? You guys have me checking in several times a day to see the latest. Damn good work amigos! __________________ BUY THE BOOK HERE! ORDER THE NEW BOOK HERE FACEBOOK PAGE

06-12-2010, 10:42 AM	#83
outpostbabu Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Atlanta Oddometer: 196	This could be the best ride report EVER! Keep on! __________________ http://www.fortunemegastore.com

06-12-2010, 05:32 PM	#84
KTMInduro ^OP Off Road Montster Joined: May 2005 Location: Bali, Indonesia Oddometer: 253	Day 4 Gunung Saran to Nangah Pinoh I wake up just as it starts to gets light. It was a pretty uncomfortable night as I was sleeping right on top of the gravel of the trail, but I managed to get a few hours in. I definitely had it better than some of the crews who had to sleep in their vehicles in the middle of the swamp. Its stopped raining and there is no engine noise.The camp is quiet and I lie on the ground listening to monkeys hooting and calling to each across the hills above us. The atmosphere and early morning view I have is incredible. I go for an early morning stroll........ Looking back across the footbridge we used yesterday towards the camp where I slept. I pass the 4x4's and it looks like all the Fords and the Mitsubishi Titon made it out and up during the night. The crews are still all asleep inside their vehicles. I walk up the hill a bit enjoying the solitude and the noises of the jungle as it wakes up. Already the temperature is rising quickly and the undergrowths steaming. Below I hear Samysir's loud speaker crackle to life and then "Bangun Bangun" echoes around the hills. Didi looking for breakfast in his box. Each rider was allowed to bring one box like this. Inside is food, medicine, spare parts, oil, tools, octane booster/ gas cleaner, batteries and other miscellaneous crap. We also have a duffel bag / dry bag for clothes and a tent. Before I know it we're breaking camp and then have the briefing for the days trail. All the vehicles have radios and Samysir tells us that there are 4 or down below in the swamp. There are 6 or 7 waiting to go down. All of the others spent the night in or beside the rivers we crossed yesterday. Due to the customs bond we have to try to stay on schedule so those already across will push on. The others will have to try to catch us . Hopefully we will regroup tonight in Nangah Pinoh. As we leave this Defender goes over the edge. Good luck mate ! __________________ Monty Borneo Equator Expedition - Jungle , Swamps and Heatstroke Diplomat Challenge of Indonesia - Sulawesi

06-11-2010, 11:29 AM	#77
Natest Adventurer Joined: Jun 2010 Location: originally Northern Mn now, Southern Mn Oddometer: 94	i don't think of this emoticon when i think of your trip. i am winded reading this. wow. what a trip. do you ever dry off? uff da as we say in Minnesota.

06-12-2010, 05:55 PM	#85
KTMInduro ^OP Off Road Montster Joined: May 2005 Location: Bali, Indonesia Oddometer: 253	Lucky I spot this fellow. My safety jacket obviously reminds him of home. We leave the 4x4's and ride on. Somewhere in front of us are Sovan and the KLX guy. They had ridden on yesterday not realising the problems the 4x4's would have. We have no idea where they spent the night. We ride for several hours enjoying the pristine trail. Its magnificent single track winding up and down the hills through the forest. The trail decends and we are confronted with this view. It looks like something off an Indiana Jones movie set. WTF ??? Shit __________________ Monty Borneo Equator Expedition - Jungle , Swamps and Heatstroke Diplomat Challenge of Indonesia - Sulawesi

06-12-2010, 06:03 PM	#86
Speed3 Aangenaam verdoofd Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Danbury CT Oddometer: 438	Amazing, thanks for posting, looking forward to the rest.

06-12-2010, 06:16 PM	#87
oneblackdog slowest of the slow Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Moggill, Qld, Australia Oddometer: 166	Mud, glorious mud... Love the FORD logo at the front "Make every day exciting" __________________ I ride like I am on holidays

06-12-2010, 06:35 PM	#88
Babysteps 102° Rx = + /_\ Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Oddometer: 426	WOW!!! More please!!!

06-12-2010, 07:21 PM	#89
yellowknife Is In Canada Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Oddometer: 633	This is one Crazy RR I have never seen anything like this before, and the most amazing thing is that there are pictures of men up to their eyeballs in Shiite with giant smiles on their faces. Damnit. keep this going - bloody awesome. YK __________________ New France New Scotland (Nova Scotia)

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