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Opie
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PostSubject: Re: WR250R to South America    WR250R to South America EmptyMon Jun 13, 2011 10:57 am

Awesome report!! Those were some great pics. Very impressive. thumb
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PostSubject: Re: WR250R to South America    WR250R to South America EmptyMon Jun 13, 2011 12:19 pm

bow bow bow


Hoooolllllyyyyyy SHIT!!!!


bow bow bow bow

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Gearing: 13t - 48t
Power Commander 5 / PC-V
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PostSubject: Re: WR250R to South America    WR250R to South America EmptyMon Jun 13, 2011 1:40 pm

Awesome! How long did it take? Do you have a more detailed thread, perhaps on ADVrider?
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SoupSandwich

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PostSubject: Re: WR250R to South America    WR250R to South America EmptyMon Jun 13, 2011 2:53 pm

This reminds me of the documentary "Long Way Down", with Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman. Absolutely awesome show.
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Jäger
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PostSubject: Re: WR250R to South America    WR250R to South America EmptyMon Jun 13, 2011 3:05 pm

TheAgavePrince wrote:
Second is I’m not a very good online/forum/bloggy type.
I happen to think that was a pretty awesome adventure report. Not because it was on a WRR, but because it was an awesome ride report.

Probably left everyone hanging around, hoping for more.

The mountain stuff really appeals to me; the mud/jungle stuff says "don't bother". But I am well known for having an antipathy towards any riding involving mud. No apolgies offered.

Got more pics and stuff for us?
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PostSubject: Re: WR250R to South America    WR250R to South America EmptyMon Jun 13, 2011 3:18 pm

SoupSandwich wrote:
This reminds me of the documentary "Long Way Down", with Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman.
Minus all the support vehicles and crews, medic, security officers, fixers, and guides, of course...

Not knocking anyone's ride, but a solo, unsupported ride is a very, very different animal indeed.

And far higher on my "Holy shyte" scale of admiration.
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PostSubject: Re: WR250R to South America    WR250R to South America EmptyMon Jun 13, 2011 4:12 pm

definitely impressive! thumb
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PostSubject: Re: WR250R to South America    WR250R to South America EmptyMon Jun 13, 2011 6:23 pm

Jäger wrote:
SoupSandwich wrote:
This reminds me of the documentary "Long Way Down", with Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman.
Minus all the support vehicles and crews, medic, security officers, fixers, and guides, of course...

Not knocking anyone's ride, but a solo, unsupported ride is a very, very different animal indeed.

And far higher on my "Holy shyte" scale of admiration.

Also he didnt have Ewan's bank account to work with!! 30K miles is an insane amount of miles.
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PostSubject: Re: WR250R to South America    WR250R to South America EmptyMon Jun 13, 2011 11:13 pm

amazing man, really.

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PostSubject: Re: WR250R to South America    WR250R to South America EmptyTue Jun 14, 2011 9:38 am

This was a fantastic review....short story. I think you and the WR were the perfect partners. You were good to each other and respected each others limitations and made the most. What a unbelievable open ended adventure. I felt good about my WR before, but now feel even more delighted I have one in the garage. When I do my 30 mile commute to Seattle I will think of you and your wide open view of the world. Thanks for sharing and very safe travels. cheers
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PostSubject: Re: WR250R to South America    WR250R to South America EmptyTue Jun 14, 2011 10:44 am

Aw man, don't need to post on ADV he can do it here. Very happy thumb wink

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PostSubject: Re: WR250R to South America    WR250R to South America EmptyTue Jun 14, 2011 10:49 am

Thanks for the wonderful ride report of a trip that most of us will only get to dream about taking!
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PostSubject: Re: WR250R to South America    WR250R to South America EmptyTue Jun 14, 2011 10:50 am

I've been avoiding this post as I was afraid it would cause a serious case of jealousy... I was right.

Fantastic ride! Hope you get the girl back together sooner than later and get her home!
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PostSubject: Amazing!    WR250R to South America EmptyTue Jun 14, 2011 10:59 am

Thank you for sharing with us your trip!! We would all love to see more of it... I've added a blog post on my site about your ride.. it's just that epic!

http://www.basherdesigns.com/2011/06/14/30000-miles-on-a-wr250r/

Thanks again!!
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PostSubject: Re: WR250R to South America    WR250R to South America EmptyTue Jun 14, 2011 11:36 am

very cool ride & report.. lotsa cajones for this one. ..glad the wr worked for such an epic ride.. thanks for proving that. I liked the pics.. of course all of us would like the long version, but writing long detailed ride reports is a lot of work, & some people have a life. I'm glad you made it through ok.. some brushes with injury it sounds like, but nothing permanent.

I've often thought a lighter bike would be useful with many of the water crossings you get in the jungle.. you confirmed that.

Thanks again for the great post & pics.
scotty
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PostSubject: Re: WR250R to South America    WR250R to South America EmptyTue Jun 14, 2011 12:01 pm

Wow, what a trip, thank you very much for sharing it with all of us here turning green with envy! All the best and please give us more.
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PostSubject: Re: WR250R to South America    WR250R to South America EmptyTue Jun 14, 2011 3:41 pm

ridiculously epic stuff, well done! bow Should our paths ever cross, drinks on me! thumb
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PostSubject: Re: WR250R to South America    WR250R to South America EmptySat Jun 18, 2011 8:57 pm

Bravo cheers And thanks for taking the time to write your RR.
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PostSubject: Re: WR250R to South America    WR250R to South America EmptySun Jun 19, 2011 10:02 am


It seems to me a bike like the WR would be much more familiar to most people (mechanics) in South America. It does however seem like newer and bigger bikes are making their way down there but your paying big bucks for them (and the repairs). Finding someone to work on the WR should be relatively easy. Parts however is another story. Thanks for posting your trip, its really amazing.
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PostSubject: Re: WR250R to South America    WR250R to South America EmptyWed Jun 22, 2011 4:28 am

Excellent post....huge respect for taking this trip on. cheers
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PostSubject: Re: WR250R to South America    WR250R to South America EmptyTue Jun 28, 2011 12:18 pm

Wow this is my dream ride, and I thought I was crazy for wanting to do it on a WRR. Guess not haha, amazing ride report man! Really makes me want to get out and put some more miles on the bike this summer.

This might be too personal but how much did it cost you to fund this trip? The cost of taking that much time off or work would be hard enough, but fuel, food, motels, and bribes must really add up...
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PostSubject: Re: WR250R to South America    WR250R to South America EmptySat Feb 18, 2012 1:14 am

TheAgavePrince wrote:


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The many bridges along BR319 required a bit of dismounting and field repair to be safe(r).


I think that's the same bridge my friend broke his neck on trying to cross it on his 1150GS

Of course he lived to tell about it.
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PostSubject: Re: WR250R to South America    WR250R to South America EmptySat Mar 23, 2013 11:26 pm

Did he delete the report? I don't see it..
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PostSubject: Re: WR250R to South America    WR250R to South America EmptyFri Jun 07, 2013 10:16 pm

Yeah... Where is this report everyone is raving about??

Opie wrote:
Did he delete the report? I don't see it..
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PostSubject: Re: WR250R to South America    WR250R to South America EmptyTue Jun 11, 2013 4:02 am

Opie wrote:
Did he delete the report? I don't see it..

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