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[thermaltamer]

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 (Midwest) 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

[Jim]

Wednesday, May 26, 2004, 3:39:47 PM, thermaltamer wrote: t> I'm looking for a website that has compiled, or the resources I need t> to compile, information on taking the long trips. I'm looking at http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/ ------------------------------------------ jim - A12 - somewhere in central NC

[westnash1]

advrider.com

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, Jim wrote: > Wednesday, May 26, 2004, 3:39:47 PM, thermaltamer wrote: > > t> I'm looking for a website that has compiled, or the resources I need > t> to compile, information on taking the long trips. I'm looking at > > http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/ > > > > > ------------------------------------------ > jim - A12 - somewhere in central NC

[thermaltamer]

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

[aboyandhisdawg]

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 --- In 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

[Tengai Mark Van Horn]

Most inkjet inks use ethylene glycol, ethylene glycol/water as a carrier. Try some antifreeze on a cotton pad. Mark http://www.reelrider.com At 5:55 AM -0400 5/28/04, Guy B. Young II - COG Tech Ed wrote:

>Just about everyone prints out their favorite map/route and keeps it >in their tankbag map holder for ready reference. Things tend to get >damp and wet occasionally, and over time ink will transfer to the >inside of the clear window. I'm sure the sun and heat don't help >either. All of a sudden we have dots appearing 'on the maps' that >aren't really there. > >The question: What is the best way to clean off this ink without >destroying the window? Soap and warm water don't seem to do the >trick.