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Started by 1.21GW, April 13, 2015, 10:25:50 AM

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Monsterlover

#45
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?

;D
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ducpainter

#46
January 22, 2016, 04:50:04 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?

;D
Cheaper for sure. :P
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1.21GW

#47
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?

;D

I considered that last year when they wouldn't pay for my malaria pills before my last trip.  For a brief second I thought about actively trying to catch malaria so that they'd have to pay in order to spite them.  Fortunately, reason got the better of me.
"I doubt I'm her type---I'm sure she's used to the finer things.  I'm usually broke. I'm kinda sloppy…"

1.21GW

#48
May 13, 2016, 09:14:55 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.  [thumbsup]
"I doubt I'm her type---I'm sure she's used to the finer things.  I'm usually broke. I'm kinda sloppy…"

DarkMonster620

#49
May 13, 2016, 11:23:36 AM
Quote from: 1.21GW on May 13, 2016, 09:14:55 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.  [thumbsup]
Done!!
Carlos
I said I was smart, never that I had my shit together
Quote from: ducatiz on March 27, 2014, 08:34:34 AM
Ducati is the pretty girl that can't walk in heels without stumbling. I still love her.
"When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."

Dirty Duc

#50
May 13, 2016, 02:28:14 PM
Quote from: 1.21GW on May 13, 2016, 09:14:55 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.  [thumbsup]
Riding the Darien Gap!!  :o :o :o :o

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)

1.21GW

#51
May 14, 2016, 10:10:44 AM
Quote from: Dirty Duc on May 13, 2016, 02:28:14 PM
Riding the Darien Gap!!  :o :o :o :o

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.

"I doubt I'm her type---I'm sure she's used to the finer things.  I'm usually broke. I'm kinda sloppy…"

DarkMonster620

#52
May 14, 2016, 11:41:43 AM
Quote from: 1.21GW on May 14, 2016, 10:10:44 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
Carlos
I said I was smart, never that I had my shit together
Quote from: ducatiz on March 27, 2014, 08:34:34 AM
Ducati is the pretty girl that can't walk in heels without stumbling. I still love her.
"When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."

Speeddog

#53
May 14, 2016, 10:23:54 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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Dirty Duc

#54
May 14, 2016, 10:25:10 PM

1.21GW

#55
May 15, 2016, 06:56:48 AM
Quote from: DarkMonster620 on May 14, 2016, 11:41:43 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, 10:25:10 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDi9uFcD7XI
Possible solution?

Ha, I've already dropped enough money in the bike getting it ADV ready.  Can't afford the H2O mod.
"I doubt I'm her type---I'm sure she's used to the finer things.  I'm usually broke. I'm kinda sloppy…"

DarkMonster620

#56
May 15, 2016, 07:05:37 AM
thise steaks look good . . .
Carlos
I said I was smart, never that I had my shit together
Quote from: ducatiz on March 27, 2014, 08:34:34 AM
Ducati is the pretty girl that can't walk in heels without stumbling. I still love her.
"When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."

ungeheuer

#57
May 16, 2016, 04:17:46 PM
Quote from: 1.21GW on May 13, 2016, 09:14:55 AM
You find me a way, I'll buy you the biggest steak dinner in Panama.  [thumbsup]
Be cheaper to charter a Learjet to fly you and your DR to Locombia than make that rash commitment  :o
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DarkMonster620

#58
May 16, 2016, 04:45:56 PM Last Edit: May 16, 2016, 04:47:27 PM by DarkMonster620
Quote from: ungeheuer on May 16, 2016, 04:17:46 PM
Be cheaper to charter a Learjet to fly you and your DR to Locombia than make that rash commitment  :o

[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

Pls remember I am on a diet . . . I need to stay below or at 200lbs/90kg
Carlos
I said I was smart, never that I had my shit together
Quote from: ducatiz on March 27, 2014, 08:34:34 AM
Ducati is the pretty girl that can't walk in heels without stumbling. I still love her.
"When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."

Monsterlover

#59
May 16, 2016, 05:26:49 PM
Jesus Carlos!  200lbs is a shit ton of steak!!

:o
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**
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