Wierdrider 187 Posted August 2, 2018 Take your time, enjoy yourself. What’s the hurry to get home, just cause you have a wife and bird waiting for you! Can you hear them squawking from there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.JAJA 380 Posted August 3, 2018 Bad eyes and a self. That's all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simicrintz 177 Posted August 3, 2018 5 hours ago, Mr.JAJA said: Bad eyes and a self. That's all. I will admit to many of those as well! Awesome trip; enjoying the pics! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoCalMule 106 Posted August 3, 2018 Nice to see Mount Rushmore! Gives me a bit of perspective. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.JAJA 380 Posted August 3, 2018 Got a new front tire today in Manchester NH after a 6 hour ferry ride. Than it start raining like crazy. Had to take a. Hotel for the night. Tornado warning all around Manchester. Not good for motorbiking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danrider 5 Posted August 4, 2018 Rain gear!!!, I like it JAJA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.JAJA 380 Posted August 4, 2018 On my way to Buffalo NY and I found a campground. Sun is out again after 2 hours rain delay. 20180804_110708.mp4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.JAJA 380 Posted August 4, 2018 8 hours ago, danrider said: Rain gear!!!, I like it JAJA Dan, I got my rain gear. But that would not help at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.JAJA 380 Posted August 5, 2018 One more checkmark done, two more to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.JAJA 380 Posted August 8, 2018 I am on my last check point. American motor cycle museum in Anamosa Iowa. Later today, it's only downhill to SD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Covered in Dust 163 Posted August 8, 2018 Keep it up Udo, looks like a great ride. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.JAJA 380 Posted August 10, 2018 Made it from Iowa to Colorado in two day. All side roads. Two more days and I will be home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 887 Posted August 10, 2018 On 8/8/2018 at 7:17 AM, Mr.JAJA said: I am on my last check point. American motor cycle museum in Anamosa Iowa. Later today, it's only downhill to SD. Thanks for that tidbit, didn’t know of it and it’s right on my way from Waterloo after I see the John Deere museum and Field Of Dreams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.JAJA 380 Posted August 10, 2018 What is a 8000 mile ride without a flat or two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.JAJA 380 Posted August 11, 2018 Today is a total disaster. Two flats, a new rear tire and on my way to New Mexico a sandstorm. Wind blowing you off your bike and unsave to keep rolling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted August 11, 2018 Wait,,, Isn't That a plug repair for a flat? As opposed to a tube replacement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.JAJA 380 Posted August 11, 2018 On 8/11/2018 at 9:26 AM, Bagstr said: Wait,,, Isn't That a plug repair for a flat? As opposed to a tube replacement. Yes there is, 4 CO2 cans don't fill the rear tire, the mickey mouse compressor is not much help. And after 60 miles the second flat. You run out of parts and steam. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zubb 1061 Posted August 12, 2018 great to see your updates Udo. Thanks for posting up. See you soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.JAJA 380 Posted August 12, 2018 I made it home last night. After 192 hours rolling time ( riding and sitting on the bike) 8406 miles distance with an average of 46.5 miles/hour on country roads only. A nice and event full ride with a lot of unpleasant circumstances.Did it KILL me, NO! A GOOD ADVENTURE!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted August 13, 2018 This report should be copied to every naysayer "gotta have this/that/etc to travel on a bike." Like your DR650 quick build and ride around Australia - love it. Load it and go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle 195 Posted August 13, 2018 Two . welcome home! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.JAJA 380 Posted August 13, 2018 I have to say two thing's : first don't ride with cycle pans. I ad a gel leak and my but where infected by the glue gel. It took some days of painful sitting on one half only. I got an Air seat cushion and even after 12 hour riding, it hurts. But Did it KILL me? NO. good Adventure.!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 559 Posted August 13, 2018 Great adventure report! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites