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Archives for October 2013
BMW F650GS Dakar 2007
Posted on October 14, 2013 · 467 Comments
I spent a lot of time on the internet trying to find this bike. I specifically wanted the Dakar; it was set up slightly more off-road than the standard GS, more suspension and a 21” front tire. It proved to be a challenging task. In 2008 BMW no longer made this model. And there wasn’t a dealer in … [Read more...]
Honda XR200R 2005
Posted on October 14, 2013 · 463 Comments
Maya - pay attention to what you buy … [Read more...]
Yamaha 125 1970
Posted on October 13, 2013 · 718 Comments
Maya learns the mechanics behind it all I’m independent and don’t like to rely on people too much (others may call me stubborn). Michael has traveled the world (he was in the military); this meant there was a considerable amount of time he was not around. Rather than be helpless or not … [Read more...]
Honda XR200R 1983
Posted on October 13, 2013 · 53 Comments
Maya’s first REAL motorcycle I say this was my first real motorcycle because, unlike the Honda Elsinore, I could actually ride this motorcycle It was dependable, consistent, solid, and predictable. Because it was all of these things, I could take it out and actually learn how to ride. This was … [Read more...]
Dempster Highway (Inuvik)
Posted on October 12, 2013 · 488 Comments
Anchorage, Alaska to Inuvik, Northwest Territories - Canada (Round Trip) View Inuvik 2013 in a larger map … [Read more...]
Honda Elsinore CR125M 1976
Posted on October 11, 2013 · 1,079 Comments
Maya’s first motorcycle This was my very first motorcycle. I got it when I was 16 years old. What made this motorcycle special to me was that it represented the start of a life-long passion for motorcycle riding, and doing exactly what I was told I could not do. My mother would never allow me to … [Read more...]
Your zipper is down and I can’t help but smile
Posted on October 10, 2013 · 474 Comments
(A post-trip blog: the Denali Highway, Alaska) I love Talkeetna. It is such a quirky Alaskan town. Aside from having a cat for a mayor, good taste in beer, and priorities consistent with mountain climbing, the people just know how to enjoy life. I have always thought if someone wanted to get a … [Read more...]
