Canada to Tiera del Fuego and back.........on a KLR650

*trikebubble* · 08-14-2007

Check this out.
32000km on a Kawy KLR650.
Chronicling My Motorcycle Trip Through The Americas: The Route

**bross** · 08-14-2007

Thanks for posting that Carlo, will take awhile to read through it, looks like a great story.

" They would then place various items on it including such things as salt or talc pucks that had images embossed in them, dried egg noodles or beans, small balls of llama fur, herbs, and the clencher, teddy bear golden graham cookies. We inquired and were told that it was for medicinal purposes. We then asked what the shrivelled up alpaca fetuses and dried armadillos were for. The lady told us very sternly, because they are pretty, and then rolled her eyes at the idiocy of our question."

Svetlana · 08-14-2007

reminds me of a book I recently read by a British woman named Lois Pryce who shipped her 250 Yamaha over to ALASKA and made the trip down from Anchorage all the way to the tip of South America. Amazing story much like the one you linked. Btw, I would highly recommend her book (she's a great writer, very comedic, and encounters many interesting ppl along the way!). It's titled Lois on the Loose.

*ispeed77* · 08-14-2007

like Brent said, i am going to have to check that out, seems like quite the journey !

joe41 · 08-15-2007

good one, must have been a great experience going all that distance, my hat is off to you. at least i know how far i would have to go now as i live only about 40 miles from where you left.

alec · 08-15-2007

Must have a lot of money to spend 6 months riding...

BigJohn · 08-15-2007

The experience of a lifetime. I'm jealous.

klrgirl · 08-16-2007

I came across this posting and thought I'd send a hello to everyone. I'm Linda, and that was the trip that my father and I did. It's great to hear that people enjoyed reading about our trip and I just wanted to thank everyone for their comments!! Happy riding everyone!!!

*trikebubble* · 08-16-2007

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Originally Posted by klrgirl

I came across this posting and thought I'd send a hello to everyone. I'm Linda, and that was the trip that my father and I did. It's great to hear that people enjoyed reading about our trip and I just wanted to thank everyone for their comments!! Happy riding everyone!!!

Hey Linda,
Hope you don't mind me posting the link. That trip was awe-inspiring.

Cheers,
Carlo

Svetlana · 08-16-2007

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Originally Posted by klrgirl

I came across this posting and thought I'd send a hello to everyone. I'm Linda, and that was the trip that my father and I did. It's great to hear that people enjoyed reading about our trip and I just wanted to thank everyone for their comments!! Happy riding everyone!!!

Hey Linda! Welcome! No doubt there are many ppl that are intrigued with your trip! Quite an experience! Well done lady.

**bross** · 08-16-2007

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Originally Posted by klrgirl

I came across this posting and thought I'd send a hello to everyone. I'm Linda, and that was the trip that my father and I did. It's great to hear that people enjoyed reading about our trip and I just wanted to thank everyone for their comments!! Happy riding everyone!!!

So where's your next adventure?

waltdisney · 08-16-2007

The KLR is an awesome bike for touring on.

*ispeed77* · 08-16-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by klrgirl

I came across this posting and thought I'd send a hello to everyone. I'm Linda, and that was the trip that my father and I did. It's great to hear that people enjoyed reading about our trip and I just wanted to thank everyone for their comments!! Happy riding everyone!!!

that's awesome Linda ! glad you found this place.

08-14-2007	#1 (permalink)
trikebubble Slow Guy on a Fast Bike Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Okanagan Falls, BC Posts: 23,057	Canada to Tiera del Fuego and back.........on a KLR650 Check this out. 32000km on a Kawy KLR650. Chronicling My Motorcycle Trip Through The Americas: The Route __________________ "I'm inspired by people who keep on rolling, no matter their age." - Jimmy Buffett 08 Midnite Sapphire Blue ZX-14

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bross ULTIMATE Forum Supporter ULTIMATE Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Osoyoos, BC Canada Posts: 7,541	Thanks for posting that Carlo, will take awhile to read through it, looks like a great story. " They would then place various items on it including such things as salt or talc pucks that had images embossed in them, dried egg noodles or beans, small balls of llama fur, herbs, and the clencher, teddy bear golden graham cookies. We inquired and were told that it was for medicinal purposes. We then asked what the shrivelled up alpaca fetuses and dried armadillos were for. The lady told us very sternly, because they are pretty, and then rolled her eyes at the idiocy of our question." Last edited by bross : 08-14-2007 at 06:29 PM.

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ispeed77 RIP Deron Harden :-( Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Gardner, MA Posts: 32,543	like Brent said, i am going to have to check that out, seems like quite the journey ! __________________ David - Moderator 2002 Suzuki DRZ400 2003 1500 Meanie, scraping pipes and frame :-) In loving memory of Deron Harden, forever in our thoughts :-(

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joe41 Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: May 2007 Location: osoyoos bc canada Posts: 70	road trip, Argentina good one, must have been a great experience going all that distance, my hat is off to you. at least i know how far i would have to go now as i live only about 40 miles from where you left.

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alec Lets RIDE! BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Calgary, Canada! Posts: 933	Must have a lot of money to spend 6 months riding... __________________ 2006 zx6r Special Edition 2007 Triumph Daytona 675

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Svetlana No Significant Other Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Seattle, USA Posts: 6,644	reminds me of a book I recently read by a British woman named Lois Pryce who shipped her 250 Yamaha over to ALASKA and made the trip down from Anchorage all the way to the tip of South America. Amazing story much like the one you linked. Btw, I would highly recommend her book (she's a great writer, very comedic, and encounters many interesting ppl along the way!). It's titled Lois on the Loose.

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BigJohn Power Hungry V2K Rider Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 6,393	The experience of a lifetime. I'm jealous. __________________ '00 Nomad '06 V2K LT Because RED is the fastest color...

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klrgirl Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1	My trip I came across this posting and thought I'd send a hello to everyone. I'm Linda, and that was the trip that my father and I did. It's great to hear that people enjoyed reading about our trip and I just wanted to thank everyone for their comments!! Happy riding everyone!!!

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