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« Reply #45 on: January 22, 2016, 04:45:29 AM »
Wouldn't it be easier to just get bit by a foamy raccoon and then let insurance step in?

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« Reply #46 on: January 22, 2016, 04:50:04 AM »
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Wouldn't it be easier to just get bit by a foamy raccoon and then let insurance step in?

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« Reply #47 on: January 22, 2016, 06:58:27 AM »
Quote from: Monsterlover on January 22, 2016, 04:45:29 AM
Wouldn't it be easier to just get bit by a foamy raccoon and then let insurance step in?

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« Reply #48 on: May 13, 2016, 08:14:55 AM »
Just gave my two-weeks notice.  It's on.

Fly to Peru June 1 for two months of alpine climbing in the Andes.  Then back to the states to get my DR650 and ride south to Argentina.

Carlos, if you're out there, I'm going to be tapping you for Darien Gap recon.  Riders on ADVrider and Horizons Unlimited have noted the lack of cheap and easy alternatives---the days of hiring a local boat are gone, apparently.  I don't want to have to fly my bike or pay the $1k for the Stallratte if I don't have too.  You find me a way, I'll buy you the biggest steak dinner in Panama.  waytogo
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« Reply #49 on: May 13, 2016, 10:23:36 AM »
Quote from: 1.21GW on May 13, 2016, 08:14:55 AM
Just gave my two-weeks notice.  It's on.

Fly to Peru June 1 for two months of alpine climbing in the Andes.  Then back to the states to get my DR650 and ride south to Argentina.

Carlos, if you're out there, I'm going to be tapping you for Darien Gap recon.  Riders on ADVrider and Horizons Unlimited have noted the lack of cheap and easy alternatives---the days of hiring a local boat are gone, apparently.  I don't want to have to fly my bike or pay the $1k for the Stallratte if I don't have too.  You find me a way, I'll buy you the biggest steak dinner in Panama.  waytogo
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« Reply #50 on: May 13, 2016, 01:28:14 PM »
Quote from: 1.21GW on May 13, 2016, 08:14:55 AM
Carlos, if you're out there, I'm going to be tapping you for Darien Gap recon.  Riders on ADVrider and Horizons Unlimited have noted the lack of cheap and easy alternatives---the days of hiring a local boat are gone, apparently.  I don't want to have to fly my bike or pay the $1k for the Stallratte if I don't have too.  You find me a way, I'll buy you the biggest steak dinner in Panama.  waytogo
Riding the Darien Gap!!  Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked

Has something changed recently? I was under the impression the only bike that could actually accomplish this feat was a ROKON... and it took weeks. (admittedly I haven't been over to ADV much since the format change... it doesn't play well with work or with the limited bandwidth at home)
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« Reply #51 on: May 14, 2016, 09:10:44 AM »
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Riding the Darien Gap!!  Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked

Has something changed recently? I was under the impression the only bike that could actually accomplish this feat was a ROKON... and it took weeks. (admittedly I haven't been over to ADV much since the format change... it doesn't play well with work or with the limited bandwidth at home)

The reference was for finding a way across that doesn't cost a $1k, which is the going rate.  You can't ride over, although there is a tale floating around the ADV world of a guy who did it and when he eventually got stopped in Colombia by border guards he just greased some palms and was on his merry way.  Not sure if it is true, and I lack the temerity to try it myself, so I'll looking for sanctioned ways across.  Less expensive sanctioned ways.
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« Reply #52 on: May 14, 2016, 10:41:43 AM »
Quote from: 1.21GW on May 14, 2016, 09:10:44 AM
The reference was for finding a way across that doesn't cost a $1k, which is the going rate.  You can't ride over, although there is a tale floating around the ADV world of a guy who did it and when he eventually got stopped in Colombia by border guards he just greased some palms and was on his merry way.  Not sure if it is true, and I lack the temerity to try it myself, so I'll looking for sanctioned ways across.  Less expensive sanctioned ways.


there is a way from la palma to a port in shitombia . . . about 500 . .  waiting on confirmation
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« Reply #53 on: May 14, 2016, 09:23:54 PM »
Yes, go the sanctioned route please.

Because, if you get kidnapped by baddies, we won't get to see any of the pictures, and that'd be really disappointing.
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« Reply #54 on: May 14, 2016, 09:25:10 PM »

Possible solution?
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« Reply #55 on: May 15, 2016, 05:56:48 AM »
Quote from: DarkMonster620 on May 14, 2016, 10:41:43 AM
there is a way from la palma to a port in shitombia . . . about 500 . .  waiting on confirmation








Quote from: Dirty Duc on May 14, 2016, 09:25:10 PM

Possible solution?

Ha, I've already dropped enough money in the bike getting it ADV ready.  Can't afford the H2O mod.
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« Reply #56 on: May 15, 2016, 06:05:37 AM »
thise steaks look good . . .
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« Reply #57 on: May 16, 2016, 03:17:46 PM »
Quote from: 1.21GW on May 13, 2016, 08:14:55 AM
You find me a way, I'll buy you the biggest steak dinner in Panama.  waytogo
Be cheaper to charter a Learjet to fly you and your DR to Locombia than make that rash commitment  Shocked
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« Reply #58 on: May 16, 2016, 03:45:56 PM »
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« Reply #59 on: May 16, 2016, 04:26:49 PM »
Jesus Carlos!  200lbs is a shit ton of steak!!

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