nklr turkey (kika1bliss, eric&amy).

[Blissmer Eric W SSgt 39CS/SCBU]

Hey all, just wanted to give you guys an update since Ive moved to turkey in Feb. The KLR and KZ are in storage in Colorado, and i miss them greatly. Especially on the roads here, the KLR would be fun, although the driving habits here do not mix well with motorcycle riding. Its not uncommon to see a family of 4 or 5 on a small motorcycle or Moped. Riding down the street like nothin, next to the goats, weaving in between, around and through traffic. They make 2 lanes into 4, dont know what turnsignals are, and ride your ass and think nothin of it. Turning left from the right lane? Very common. I cant even describe it, it is just insane. This place is something else, but there is some good shopping, and the Turkish Hospitality is awesome. I just bought a 1957 BMW R26 Single Cyl. 250cc, and am in the process of getting it restored, painted white. It's in excellent shape, all original, just needs cosmetics and a good engine checkup. 1 previous owner. Will post a few pics soon. I can get custom made parts for absolutely anything made here, for cheap, and good quality. I plan on having a skidplate and radiator guard made for my KLR for about $20 for both. Add a fork brace for another $20. Labor is extremely cheap here, and the turks are very handy. Too bad i dont have the bike here, or my '76 KZ. Would have liked to have it stripped down and gone over a bit. Anyway, we are settling in good here. Finally got the Exploder last friday, and our furniture should be arriving next week. It's HOT here already- been 80s-90s lately. I still read these posts quite often, i have been reading other groups since i have arrived, some BMW, and Digital Video, and MAC groups, so havent had much time, the KLR list is by far, the most amusing. Hopefully i'll have a web site up soon and post some sightseeing pics from here. Planning a trip to Cyprus this year, and Egypt next year. Gorusurez, (see you) Take care. Eric Blissmer (mail@...) 01 KLR 650 76 KZ 1000 57 BMW R26