www.advrider.com has many rider reports, some from just day trips into the =
local countryside, some of epic journeys spanning continents... good place =
to
get info and dream up new adventures.
milage depends on if you areblazing straight thru or taking the "senic rout=
e".
established routes? nahhh, that would take the "adventure" out of it!
running out of fuel? it's happened, but if you treat it as "just another
adventure", you'll be happier.. if having to walk a few miles, or flag down=
strangers and ask for gas, petrol, pemex or whatever they call it in the lo=
cal
language, or just a lift to the next town.... perhaps you don't have the ri=
ght
"zen" attitude yet, at least in this life.
"must haves" depend on the individual, some will spend every night in a
motel, some prefer to camp out. tools are a similar situation, it you spend=
some time whrenching on your bike, upgrading the doohickey, adjusting the
valves, changing tires, etc... you'll have a good idea of what you "need" a=
nd
what you don't, and that's better than most other peoples lists.
as much as i'm a BIG advocate of self defense and the right to keep and bea=
r
arms... most other countries don't recognise these rights... packing a gun =
in
some states is frowned uppon, and beyond our borders it's begging for
trouble... however a nice "utility" knife and probably even a machete won't=
raise any eyebrows south of the border. Mexico will throw your ass in jail =
simply for bringing ammo into the country, even without a gun.
some of the best adventures have been had with no plan, no schedule, no
clue where your'e headed or where you will be in two days. you just have to=
be flexible and keep your witts about you.
fixer
KLR A1
Lost Wages, NV
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DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "thermaltamer"
wrote:
> I'm looking for a website that has compiled, or the resources I need
> to compile, information on taking the long trips. I'm looking at
> heading out, touching South America and coming back. What I would
> like is the dos and don'ts of international/long distance travel.
> Does anybody have the mileage through some of these countries? Are
> there proven and established routes? Is running out of gas before
> reaching a station something I need to worry about? What are
> the `must haves' that I should make sure get packed? (Camp stove,
> food, fuel ) What about repairs, what is the best combination of
> tools to take with? What are the legal requirements? Where do I want
> to stay away from? What do I want to make sure I see? In this
> groups poll a number of you claim to carry a gun of some sort when
> traveling. I imagine this isn't legal but nonetheless, if one was to
> carry, where do you keep it? What are the biggest cultural issues
> that you have dealt with, put another way, are respectful KLR riders
> accepted in these countries?
>
> There are probably a hundred other questions, but I'm just getting
> started. I would appreciate any insight at all. I'm looking for
> personal accounts, and/or references (books, websites,
> recommendations).
>
> Thanks for anything,
> Bill