International Taxi Service Reporting for Duty.

Rev Kiecker · 05-19-2011, 07:15 PM

After months and months of prepping my X-Challenge for some seriously long distance, solo, dirt travel my plans changed 4 days prior to departing.

Originally I was going to ride down Baja, ferry to mainland, and meet up with my girlfriend visiting her parents and stay for a bit. Then I would travel back north to the Midwest to visit family and then do another ride

But back to story......

Girlfriend

----- But I want to ride too

My X-Ch doesn't have passenger pegs.
My SV650 would work but I couldn't take any gear as it's not equipped.

Ring Ring........

Hey Mark, why don't you take my bike?

Now in complete disclosure I'm not sure if the owner called me or if it was the bike. You see this bike has been known to and thrives in being ridden long, fast, and hard and has probably been feeling a bit neglected with all the time the owner has been spending on his GS. Plus why beat up your own bike when another one is given to you?

So now I have a new plan. I picked up the bike the following day and have been running around getting it all packed up for both of us including carrying all her riding gear and full camping gear for two. Tomorrow I cross the border and head for La Paz where she'll meet me. We'll spend the next couple of weeks or so camping beachside and hopefully enjoying a couple days in the surf. Eventually I'll get the two of us back to LA before I head back out on the road.

So with that I bid you adieu as I start the official Kiecker International Taxi Service.

Thanks again to ChiTown for making this happen

Rev Kiecker · 05-19-2011, 07:16 PM

Note I'm not carrying a laptop with me so most likely limited posts during....but she'll have one once I meet up so we'll see.

Marius356 · 05-19-2011, 08:18 PM

I am going for a ride tomorrow, but only around L.A.

I will continue my tour towards Vancouver on saturday morning.

I might put up camp here, 30 miles south of Big Sur.

Anyone interested in coming along?

Fishyhead · 05-19-2011, 08:26 PM

have a great trip!

DannyG · 05-19-2011, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rev Kiecker

Note I'm not carrying a laptop with me so most likely limited posts during....but she'll have one once I meet up so we'll see.

Be safe, have fun

liorsmotoride · 05-19-2011, 09:46 PM

Enjoy be safe

izzyblue · 05-19-2011, 10:27 PM

What lovely memories....

You did it mark! The bike looks great and ready for her next big adventure! But what's with the purple straps?

To me the greatest reward of travel is to be able to experience everyday things as if for the first time, to be in a position in which almost nothing is so famiiar that it is taken for granted.... I wish you this.

Bon Voyage my friends! Have a save journey! Enjoy !

See you both when you come back. Big smiles and big hugs to you both!

~ Nancy

Team Longriders · 05-19-2011, 11:26 PM

have a nice trip Mark.

Sly-one · 05-20-2011, 06:38 AM

Sounds like a great time is in your very near future. I'm in!

NSFW · 05-20-2011, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by izzyblue

To me the greatest reward of travel is to be able to experience everyday things as if for the first time, to be in a position in which almost nothing is so famiiar that it is taken for granted.... I wish you this.

same thoughts here!

wish you guys a safe travel too.

jamin_mathis · 05-20-2011, 09:12 AM

Is this what you get by being nicest guy on ADV?.... If I'm not mistaken this is not the first time someone has lent you a vehicle and wasn't worried about you taking it across international boarders. Have fun Dude, Subscribed!

DOUG5551 · 05-20-2011, 09:59 AM

I look forward to seeing your pics and reading the tales

RAZR · 05-20-2011, 12:40 PM

spenserj87 · 05-20-2011, 04:45 PM

Chi's bike was quite nice to me a couple summers ago - she likes playing chicken with stupid birds....

I still covet an Akrapovic exhaust after riding her for 8 days.

I know she'll love Baja - enjoy.

luv2race · 05-20-2011, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rev Kiecker

Nice bike! I especially like the sweet patch job on the head. A nice reminder of Chloride Cliffs on a beautiful day

Enjoy your trip

05-19-2011, 07:15 PM	#1
Rev Kiecker ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2002 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Oddometer: 728	International Taxi Service Reporting for Duty. After months and months of prepping my X-Challenge for some seriously long distance, solo, dirt travel my plans changed 4 days prior to departing. Originally I was going to ride down Baja, ferry to mainland, and meet up with my girlfriend visiting her parents and stay for a bit. Then I would travel back north to the Midwest to visit family and then do another ride But back to story...... Girlfriend ----- But I want to ride too My X-Ch doesn't have passenger pegs. My SV650 would work but I couldn't take any gear as it's not equipped. Ring Ring........ Hey Mark, why don't you take my bike? Now in complete disclosure I'm not sure if the owner called me or if it was the bike. You see this bike has been known to and thrives in being ridden long, fast, and hard and has probably been feeling a bit neglected with all the time the owner has been spending on his GS. Plus why beat up your own bike when another one is given to you? So now I have a new plan. I picked up the bike the following day and have been running around getting it all packed up for both of us including carrying all her riding gear and full camping gear for two. Tomorrow I cross the border and head for La Paz where she'll meet me. We'll spend the next couple of weeks or so camping beachside and hopefully enjoying a couple days in the surf. Eventually I'll get the two of us back to LA before I head back out on the road. So with that I bid you adieu as I start the official Kiecker International Taxi Service. Thanks again to ChiTown for making this happen __________________ IBA #201 INTERNATIONAL TAXI DRIVER REPORTING FOR DUTY. Rev Kiecker screwed with this post 06-21-2011 at 12:07 AM

05-19-2011, 07:16 PM	#2
Rev Kiecker ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2002 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Oddometer: 728	Note I'm not carrying a laptop with me so most likely limited posts during....but she'll have one once I meet up so we'll see. __________________ IBA #201 INTERNATIONAL TAXI DRIVER REPORTING FOR DUTY.

05-19-2011, 08:26 PM	#4
Fishyhead Eremikophobic Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Oddometer: 3,029	have a great trip! __________________ Duy. You know, like the decimal system. Spot shared page: http://share.findmespot.com/shared/f...FogjjtYMdOqF2n

05-19-2011, 09:46 PM	#6
liorsmotoride Lior's moto ride Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Corona, CA Oddometer: 378	Enjoy be safe __________________ www.liorsmotoride.com Independent motorcycle Shop Specializes In BMW and KTM motorcycles Used parts 04 R1150GSA 09 R1200GS Parts Unlimited dealer and lot more

05-19-2011, 11:26 PM	#8
Team Longriders Really? Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Camp Snoopy Oddometer: 2,499	have a nice trip Mark. __________________ There's no turning back now, so we're just gonna roll with it!!!

05-19-2011, 08:18 PM	#3
Marius356 Enjoying new ride... Joined: Dec 2010 Location: Germany Oddometer: 82	I am going for a ride tomorrow, but only around L.A. I will continue my tour towards Vancouver on saturday morning. I might put up camp here, 30 miles south of Big Sur. Anyone interested in coming along?

05-19-2011, 10:27 PM	#7
izzyblue LOST Joined: Oct 2010 Oddometer: 56	What lovely memories.... You did it mark! The bike looks great and ready for her next big adventure! But what's with the purple straps? To me the greatest reward of travel is to be able to experience everyday things as if for the first time, to be in a position in which almost nothing is so famiiar that it is taken for granted.... I wish you this. Bon Voyage my friends! Have a save journey! Enjoy ! See you both when you come back. Big smiles and big hugs to you both! ~ Nancy

05-20-2011, 06:38 AM	#9
Sly-one Deskbound Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: SW Florida Oddometer: 271	Sounds like a great time is in your very near future. I'm in!

05-20-2011, 09:12 AM	#11
jamin_mathis Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: L.A. CA. Echo Park y'all Oddometer: 2,499	Is this what you get by being nicest guy on ADV?.... If I'm not mistaken this is not the first time someone has lent you a vehicle and wasn't worried about you taking it across international boarders. Have fun Dude, Subscribed! __________________ A riot is the language of the unheard MLK

05-20-2011, 09:59 AM	#12
DOUG5551 Adventurer Joined: Sep 2006 Oddometer: 36	I look forward to seeing your pics and reading the tales

05-20-2011, 12:40 PM	#13
RAZR yup ima hairstylist Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Silver Lake (L.A.) Oddometer: 7,492	__________________ "when there is no more room in hell, the dead will walk the earth" YOUTUBE LINK www.RAZR.whereamiriding.com

05-20-2011, 04:45 PM	#14
spenserj87 Adventurer Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Suburban SacTown Oddometer: 45	Chi's bike was quite nice to me a couple summers ago - she likes playing chicken with stupid birds.... I still covet an Akrapovic exhaust after riding her for 8 days. I know she'll love Baja - enjoy. __________________ That which you manifest is before you - Enzo.

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