the gods are with the idiots - or : a long winter 2-Stroke ride - Page 2

the venturer · 02-11-2011, 10:40 AM

Something between b'fast and lunch goes to belly.

the venturer · 02-11-2011, 10:43 AM

After chatting for ab half an hour, they promised to meet me again.
Their bikes, fully laden

the venturer · 02-11-2011, 10:44 AM

I took them to the hiway entry and said good luck on their venture.

rtwdoug · 02-11-2011, 11:29 AM

with all that stuff you have packed on those poor bikes, it looks like you are moving to austria, not just goin for a weekend!

conchscooter · 02-11-2011, 04:51 PM

Sometimes one comes across a ride report that stirs faintly the embers of envy, a desire to be out on the road with the author. Not this one. I thank all the gods I have a job, a wife, ties to the community and obligations that do not permit me to undertake under any circumstances a journey like this one. I am cold just reading it. Amazing stuff. Great pictures. A reminder that anything is possible.

moderen · 02-12-2011, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtwdoug

with all that stuff you have packed on those poor bikes, it looks like you are moving to austria, not just goin for a weekend!

Doug
they are not luggage. some settings for make our cargo boats more aerodynamic

you will see what we carried with us

Later...

Tenere600 · 02-12-2011, 05:59 AM

Great report

atabay · 02-12-2011, 06:19 AM

Looks fantastic! Nice pictures, thanks for sharing

kahlgryndiger · 02-12-2011, 08:12 AM

Cool outfit that Jawa! Fantastic trip and a great ride repot Andi. Looks like I have missed something at TT ...

Cordless · 02-12-2011, 09:49 AM

Let's see if I have this right. You are riding an old, underpowered, untested two stroke motorcycle with a fully packed sidecar in the middle of winter through bleak countryside and chaotic cities.

Your transmission is dodgy, your rear brakes don't work, your chain is wearing out quickly from the great weight (the bikes, though your own weight doesn't seem to be getting any less), your navigation system is misleading, and sometimes you can't see.

You are on a limited budget without sufficient time. You are relying upon the kindness of your friends and you have to stay up late with those friends eating and drinking copiously.

What a great adventure. Unlike my fine Florida friend, I DO envy you.

zestymac · 02-12-2011, 10:32 AM

"Your transmission is dodgy, your rear brakes don't work, your chain is wearing out quickly from the great weight (the bikes, though your own weight doesn't seem to be getting any less), your navigation system is misleading, and sometimes you can't see.

You are on a limited budget without sufficient time. You are relying upon the kindness of your friends and you have to stay up late with those friends eating and drinking copiously.

What a great adventure."

Could not be said any better than that...Happy Trails !!!

asphaltmueller · 02-12-2011, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cordless

Let's see if I have this right. You are riding an old, underpowered, untested two stroke motorcycle with a fully packed sidecar in the middle of winter through bleak countryside and chaotic cities.

Your transmission is dodgy, your rear brakes don't work, your chain is wearing out quickly from the great weight (the bikes, though your own weight doesn't seem to be getting any less), your navigation system is misleading, and sometimes you can't see.

You are on a limited budget without sufficient time. You are relying upon the kindness of your friends and you have to stay up late with those friends eating and drinking copiously.

What a great adventure. Unlike my fine Florida friend, I DO envy you.

Nearly point blank

well; the MZ was largely untested with the sidecar, while the Jawa had been in Storage for 3 Years; and the chain wore out more through stupidity than the weight, I assume - I'll write about it tomorrow, today my older girl turned 16 and the festivities are just over now.

she asked when she can start to learn to ride; unfortunately in Turkey it's seventeen even for Mopeds

thanks for your comment
andi

naradalast · 02-12-2011, 11:31 AM

Good trip for this season.

Thans for sharing...

Cordless · 02-12-2011, 11:43 AM

Happy Birthday to your Sweet Sixteen daughter.

And congratulations to you for having a daughter who wants to ride. She must have learned a sense of adventure from you. If she rides, you will always have something meaningful to talk about.

The father/daughter ride reports on ADVrider never fail to give me a warm feeling.

simondippenhall · 02-12-2011, 11:54 AM

Gents
Great ride report...and looking forward to more. Who am I to question your sanity?

02-11-2011, 10:40 AM	#16
the venturer Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Thrace and Istanbul Oddometer: 1,387	Something between b'fast and lunch goes to belly. __________________ ALONG THE COASTS OF TURKİYE 2010 BLACK SEA RALLY 2009 DARDANELLES PRINCESS ISLANDS CHASING TREASURE HUNTERS RIDING IN THRACE WEEKEND TIMEOUT

02-11-2011, 10:43 AM	#17
the venturer Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Thrace and Istanbul Oddometer: 1,387	After chatting for ab half an hour, they promised to meet me again. Their bikes, fully laden __________________ ALONG THE COASTS OF TURKİYE 2010 BLACK SEA RALLY 2009 DARDANELLES PRINCESS ISLANDS CHASING TREASURE HUNTERS RIDING IN THRACE WEEKEND TIMEOUT

02-11-2011, 10:44 AM	#18
the venturer Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Thrace and Istanbul Oddometer: 1,387	I took them to the hiway entry and said good luck on their venture. __________________ ALONG THE COASTS OF TURKİYE 2010 BLACK SEA RALLY 2009 DARDANELLES PRINCESS ISLANDS CHASING TREASURE HUNTERS RIDING IN THRACE WEEKEND TIMEOUT

02-11-2011, 11:29 AM	#19
rtwdoug prominent underachiever Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Alabamski Oblast, Redneckistan Oddometer: 3,066	with all that stuff you have packed on those poor bikes, it looks like you are moving to austria, not just goin for a weekend! __________________ 2011 Magadan (I hope!) (03 Harley 1200 Dirtster) 2010 Europe & the Middle East (75 Harley Bobber) 2009 Around the World ('62 Harley Chopper) 2008 Europe (TDM & Guzzi Falcone) 2007 Europe (TDM850) 2006 Around the World ('48 Indian Chief) 2005 Europe & N Africa (KLR650) 2004 Europe (KLR650) www.motosapiens.org My bike hotel in Bulgaria. ADVriders get 1st beer free!

02-11-2011, 04:51 PM	#20
conchscooter Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Florida Keys Oddometer: 1,331	Sometimes one comes across a ride report that stirs faintly the embers of envy, a desire to be out on the road with the author. Not this one. I thank all the gods I have a job, a wife, ties to the community and obligations that do not permit me to undertake under any circumstances a journey like this one. I am cold just reading it. Amazing stuff. Great pictures. A reminder that anything is possible. __________________ http://www.keywestdiary.us IBA#39,523

02-12-2011, 05:59 AM	#22
Tenere600 Adventurer Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Ankara/Turkey Oddometer: 49	Great report

02-12-2011, 06:19 AM	#23
atabay Adventurer Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Ankara, Turkey Oddometer: 19	Looks fantastic! Nice pictures, thanks for sharing

02-12-2011, 08:12 AM	#24
kahlgryndiger Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Mömbris, Germany Oddometer: 123	Cool outfit that Jawa! Fantastic trip and a great ride repot Andi. Looks like I have missed something at TT ... __________________ Remember when SEX was safe and MOTORCYCLES were dangerous ...

02-12-2011, 09:49 AM	#25
Cordless Two Wheel Addict Joined: Sep 2006 Location: ABQ, NM Oddometer: 1,971	Let's see if I have this right. You are riding an old, underpowered, untested two stroke motorcycle with a fully packed sidecar in the middle of winter through bleak countryside and chaotic cities. Your transmission is dodgy, your rear brakes don't work, your chain is wearing out quickly from the great weight (the bikes, though your own weight doesn't seem to be getting any less), your navigation system is misleading, and sometimes you can't see. You are on a limited budget without sufficient time. You are relying upon the kindness of your friends and you have to stay up late with those friends eating and drinking copiously. What a great adventure. Unlike my fine Florida friend, I DO envy you.

02-12-2011, 10:32 AM	#26
zestymac Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2005 Location: WJoisey....The good part with farms and dirt roads Oddometer: 112	"Your transmission is dodgy, your rear brakes don't work, your chain is wearing out quickly from the great weight (the bikes, though your own weight doesn't seem to be getting any less), your navigation system is misleading, and sometimes you can't see. You are on a limited budget without sufficient time. You are relying upon the kindness of your friends and you have to stay up late with those friends eating and drinking copiously. What a great adventure." Could not be said any better than that...Happy Trails !!!

02-12-2011, 11:31 AM	#28
naradalast n00b Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Ankara Turkiye Oddometer: 6	Good trip for this season. Thans for sharing...

02-12-2011, 11:43 AM	#29
Cordless Two Wheel Addict Joined: Sep 2006 Location: ABQ, NM Oddometer: 1,971	Sweet Sixteen Happy Birthday to your Sweet Sixteen daughter. And congratulations to you for having a daughter who wants to ride. She must have learned a sense of adventure from you. If she rides, you will always have something meaningful to talk about. The father/daughter ride reports on ADVrider never fail to give me a warm feeling.

02-12-2011, 11:54 AM	#30
simondippenhall Simondippenhall Joined: Apr 2006 Location: London Oddometer: 112	Gents Great ride report...and looking forward to more. Who am I to question your sanity? __________________ A ride from London to the Red Sea, and back for breakfast: http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...ghlight=ashdod

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