Can a Harley make it to Magadan?

[Trailrider_77]

Originally Posted by rtwdoug

chain. chains wear out, belts just snap.

carb is basically stock, with jet kit.
if you stick a dainty supermodel size panty liner on the bottom inside of the breather, it'll catch the oil that the vent spits out.
By the end of the trip tho, I'm sure I'll have to upgrade to the "OH LAWDY' high flow type of 3 inch thick maxi pads. (they also make really good helmet padding)

I try to share helpful tips whenever possible. make sure to take notes.


Doug

This cinched it for me....I'm in.

[LC4Dakar]

[QUOTE=Poly;16243370
Our boy got stuck on the border after Turkmenistan, I hope it is just a cigarette time. [/QUOTE]

It looks like he's in the middle of nowhere, about a hundred yards from a large power distribution station.

He doesn't have a 10,000 volt to 110 volt transformer with him, does he?

[Poly]

finally, sms
He is in Uzbekistan, camping now.
Doug: "road is shit, can't see good"
Doug: "The border was easy. You ever rode in a sandstorm? For 2 fu....ing days?"
hehe, I see he is having fun...

[TallRob]

Back in 89 in Mexico I did the La Carrera Classic in a 74 911. Imagine going 149 mph in a side ways sand storm with only 15 feet vis for nearly 80 miles straightaway.......The height of stupity......But I won my class,,,,,,,whos stupid now?

Originally Posted by Poly

finally, sms
He is in Uzbekistan, camping now.
Doug: "road is shit, can't see good"
Doug: "The border was easy. You ever rode in a sandstorm? For 2 fu....ing days?"
hehe, I see he is having fun...

[Tony P]

Not having a 'pop' at any individual poster, or their entheusiasm, but can we let Doug tell the story in his own time and manner?

I refer to people telling us of events and/or locations where Doug may or may not be, ahead of what Doug has told us.

If people want to be at the forefront of breaking news why not go and do it themselves instead of being just a computor screen Adventure Rider??

[mike54]

Originally Posted by Tony P

Not having a 'pop' at any individual poster, or their entheusiasm, but can we let Doug tell the story in his own time and manner?

I refer to people telling us of events and/or locations where Doug may or may not be, ahead of what Doug has told us.

If people want to be at the forefront of breaking news why not go and do it themselves instead of being just a computor screen Adventure Rider??

Tony - You need to look at this link.
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=448705

[Tony P]

Originally Posted by mike54

Tony - You need to look at this link.
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=448705

Thanks.

My point is not so much about the "+1" and "in" brigade (although that seems pretty pointless and sad to me) but those who say things about ahead of where the thread originator's reporting has reached, thereby potentially spoiling the impact of the actual reporting when it comes.

[Ginger Beard]

Originally Posted by Tony P

Thanks.

My point is not so much about the "+1" and "in" brigade (although that seems pretty pointless and sad to me) but those who say things about ahead of where the thread originator's reporting has reached, thereby potentially spoiling the impact of the actual reporting when it comes.

Yeah, +1 !!.... I am so in!!











Doug, love your RR's.Thanks for taking us along bro.

[Dirt Road Cowboy]

Originally Posted by Tony P

Not having a 'pop' at any individual poster, or their entheusiasm, but can we let Doug tell the story in his own time and manner?

I refer to people telling us of events and/or locations where Doug may or may not be, ahead of what Doug has told us.

If people want to be at the forefront of breaking news why not go and do it themselves instead of being just a computor screen Adventure Rider??

I would sincerely hope that you aren't criticizing Poly's posts!

I don't think Doug would appreciate that!

[enduro0125]

Originally Posted by dirt road cowboy

i would sincerely hope that you aren't criticizing poly's posts!

i don't think doug would appreciate that!

+1.

[xcgates]

Originally Posted by Dirt Road Cowboy

I would sincerely hope that you aren't criticizing Poly's posts!

I don't think Doug would appreciate that!

I would bet the poster isn't aware of who Poly is. (I hope so, at least!)

By the way, I like your posts Poly, keep 'em coming!

[KHVol]

Originally Posted by Tony P

My point is ..... those who say things about ahead of where the thread originator's reporting has reached, thereby potentially spoiling the impact of the actual reporting when it comes.

To me it adds to the intrigue.....like a good mystery, moth and the flame, just a hint of what is to come,it leaves me wondering how he is doing, what and where..keeps me thinking about this report...Doug has a lot of people interested in his adventure and his welfare..

[rtwdoug]

any of y'all ridden in a sandstorm?


for 2 FUCKING DAYS!

SON of a BITCH!

Anyhow, I made it to Uzbekistan, and my support truck is enroute from Italy with parts picked up in Hungary.

Of course as Im not a movie star, & dont have 'The Force'
my support truck is not a fully outfitted landrover, its a worn out harley electra glide. I think its fitting tho, as Nick was with me when my bike broke last year in Armenia, so now he can make up for that.



Actually tho, the bike is doin fine, as long as I dont burn the headlights. You dont want to ride after dark here anyhow, as the camels like to sleep on the roads at night.

I'll get my pics uploaded & update this ride report while I am here.

No, really. I promise!

[djvx]

Originally Posted by rtwdoug

any of y'all ridden in a sandstorm?


for 2 FUCKING DAYS!

SON of a BITCH!


I'll get my pics uploaded & update this ride report while I am here.

No, really. I promise!

No sand booger pictures please

[SlowRide13]

Originally Posted by Poly

hehe, I see he is having fun...

sexiest words I ever read!