Wandering Wolsly, a 100 day trip through Europe, Russia and the Caucasus

[Dekatria]

I'm not sure whether them Russians know what they're in for rock 'n roll!

Oh and by the way, I'll give you a moment to check what's so particularly interesting about this picture

[Wolsly]

My sticker made it to the UK....
That also indicates that it has done more miles then its brothers.
How is it holding up, not whining too much?
Still did not have yours though.

Cheers

[Dekatria]

I forgot to give one to my brother when I saw him this weekend, but in August his daughter turns 2 so there's another occasion My stickers aren't as big as yours, but still

[lhendrik]

Originally Posted by Dekatria

I'm not sure whether them Russians know what they're in for rock 'n roll!

Oh and by the way, I'll give you a moment to check what's so particularly interesting about this picture

Picture is strange. Looks like your shadow is facing AWAY from the bike, but the bike is in the picture, NO?

Anyway, I have my bike with Stefan Knopf in Heidelberg after a ride in May-June, but I am thinking of a September-October ride that is like yours but in other direction: Germany, Swtitzerland, North Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia-H, Montenegro,Macedonia, Bulgaria, Turkey, Georgia (to visit a friend), Russia (Moscow, St. Petersberg), Baltics, UK, Germany.

Good luck with your ride. Hope to hear more.

[Dekatria]

Originally Posted by lhendrik

Picture is strange. Looks like your shadow is facing AWAY from the bike, but the bike is in the picture, NO?

Hahaha, I just understood what you meant - I think it's due to the peculiar way I have to hold my cam to take a picture whilst looking on the screen, since the screen is on the side of the helmetcam

[Two Plugs]

... Its a rare Honda 50yrs anniversary model of the Transalp XL600V!

[Wolsly]

Originally Posted by lhendrik

Picture is strange. Looks like your shadow is facing AWAY from the bike, but the bike is in the picture, NO?

Anyway, I have my bike with Stefan Knopf in Heidelberg after a ride in May-June, but I am thinking of a September-October ride that is like yours but in other direction: Germany, Swtitzerland, North Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia-H, Montenegro,Macedonia, Bulgaria, Turkey, Georgia (to visit a friend), Russia (Moscow, St. Petersberg), Baltics, UK, Germany.

Good luck with your ride. Hope to hear more.

By the end of September I will most likely be in Russia so keep me posted on your progress maybe we can meet up some place and have a beer...... or two

Originally Posted by Two Plugs

... Its a rare Honda 50yrs anniversary model of the Transalp XL600V!

It sure as hell does not look 50 years old, good job on you there Mr 13....

By the way I will be on my way in less then a month...

Cheers

[Dekatria]

Originally Posted by Two Plugs

... Its a rare Honda 50yrs anniversary model of the Transalp XL600V!

Wolsly spotted it, it's his sticker

Originally Posted by Wolsly

It sure as hell does not look 50 years, old good job on you there Mr 13....

By the way I will be on my way in less then a month...

Cheers

Good luck with the final things... hopefully you won't find as many last minute things to worry about as I did

[Wolsly]

Took the hammer out again today, building me some spoilers because it will make the bike go faster



The start:



Heated, drilled and bolted up:



Cut into shape:




Some paint:



The end result, not my finest paint-job though:




Cheers

[Dekatria]

Love the work there! I've been meaning to do something like that to remove some of the draft on my elbows.

[Wolsly]

Well that is it, my last shift just ended.
That means no more work for me for 16 weeks.....uhm well not at my job that is.
A couple of prep days and then I will be on my way.
It feels unreal and I am both anxious and nervous.
Nothing to be scared off yet, but I keep the anxiety-O-meter close by.
Some more bike-prep-stuff photo's coming soon as there are still some things to sort out on the bike.
Keep you posted....


Cheers

[Wolsly]

The last bits and pieces have been done on the bike, new rear brakedisk, new engine oil and filter.

Here is a close-up pic of the old disk:



The new disk fitted:



Now the rear brake brakes like shit....... thanks dad

Out with the old oil and filter:



Coming Monday new tires will be fitted and then Wednesday I am off.......

[Wolsly]

RR will be coming your way shortly.

Cheers

Wolsly

[Two Plugs]

Have a great trip! Thumbs up.

[Wolsly]

If you want to keep up visit my website.
That will be updated frequently.

http://www.wolsly.com

Cheers