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 03-03-12, 17:43
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Riding Around The World - Bike Nearly Finished
Just thought I'd share .... I'm planning on setting off in mid-June this year to ride around the world on a bike. It's something I've fancied doing for quite a few years and it's now or never. I've bought a bike and I've been modifying it for the trip over the last few months; it's nearly finished so I thought I'd show it off:
Yamaha XT660R, bought for �1800 with 18,000 miles on it. It's not cool or funky but it's certainly functional 
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03-03-12, 17:59
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Nice find with the bike and youve modded it up nicely too. So jealous of your trip around the world.
One thing i would add would be the taller yamaha screen, should make longer days in the saddle more easy on your body, arms and head.
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03-03-12, 18:37
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Not that I could ever contemplate such a venture, but what is the planned route? How much are you allowing for greasing palms at borders?
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03-03-12, 18:42
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Hi John.
looks ready to Roll. Just wanted to ask where you heading for first and do you have a planned route in mind ? Thanks Dazzer |
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03-03-12, 20:23
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Nice one. You look well prepared. May I be so bold as to suggest a centre stand might be a useful addition...
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03-03-12, 21:03
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The 'basics' are sorted ... general route is planned and I know everything I need to in terms of Carnet / Visa Applications / Insurance / Shipping etc. I haven't started getting Visa's yet as it's a bit early but I'll be starting the process shortly.
I am going solo but I'll be linking up with other travellers when crossing China. I'll set off on my own but fully expect to 'buddy' up with other bikers on the way! General route: Europe: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=208384981786... Central Asia: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=208384981786... SE Asia: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=208384981786... Australia: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=208384981786... Southern/Central/Northern America is a work in progress! The bike actually had the larger Yamaha screen on it when I bought it but I found it tended to make the bike go into a severe 'death weave' above 70mph so I replaced it for the standard screen. Center stand is a good shout but I'm reluctant to add any more weight. I can always prop the bike against the side stand for whipping the wheels off for puncture repairs etc. |
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03-03-12, 21:19
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we leave 6 weeks before you , so we may not bump into each other on the Europe / Russian / Asia part of the route,But by the time were both in the Americas there may be a chance. Have a Great trip
Dazzer and Leigh |
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04-03-12, 09:00
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can anyone else not see the maps?
Is it just my computer or do yours open but close immediately???
Europe: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=208384981786... Central Asia: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=208384981786... SE Asia: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=208384981786... Australia: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=208384981786... |
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03-03-12, 23:51
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