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« Reply #20 on: May 14, 2011, 05:58:47 AM »
So maybe ST.n needs to buy a DRZ400 or sumtin similar, and park it at one end or the other of the TAT, and let members ride it back and forth. Possibly set up a tires and oil fund that is fed by the (nominal) rental fee.
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« Reply #20 on: May 14, 2011, 05:58:47 AM »
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« Reply #21 on: May 14, 2011, 09:27:59 AM »
That sounds like a good way to have a piece of shit bike in 1.5 months.
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« Reply #22 on: May 14, 2011, 01:52:17 PM »
Quote from: servicerifle on May 14, 2011, 09:27:59 AM

That sounds like a good way to have a piece of shit bike in 1.5 months.


Don't be silly, it would never take that long.  Smile
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« Reply #23 on: May 30, 2011, 06:22:04 PM »
Quote from: servicerifle on May 12, 2011, 10:55:55 PM

West > East is "nearly impossible" according to those who have traveled it East > West.  


I don't believe that for a second... you can reverse any GPS track, it should be pretty straight forward... and it's not like it's never been done, and it's not like there's ONE GUY that sells GPS tracks... there's plenty out there.

Come on now...
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« Reply #24 on: June 02, 2011, 11:26:06 AM »
Quote from: 2DFlyer on May 09, 2011, 09:29:12 PM

How much DS experience do you suppose someone would need before attempting the TAT from end to end?  Of course I have to ask what the best weapon is for the ride out AND the 3000 miles of return asphalt.  The KLR650 has been high on the short list anyway.  Just because.


None...just go. If you got the time and can adfford it GO...........KLR/DRZ/KTM/XXX it dont matter. I've never done it but talked to a few guys who have and there is nothing technical about it (as far as technical dirt riding goes) The biggest issue is staying on track, this is an adventure...just do it, you'll figure it out!

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« Reply #25 on: June 02, 2011, 08:00:15 PM »
ABSOLUTELY NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE Mississippi section!  Razz  I did most of it in my Subaru a few months ago.  Had the WR on Distanzias for the part by the levees (ridden West to East... ooooh!  Bigsmile ) and nooo problem except a spot where it was closed and I cut around a gravel pit.
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« Reply #26 on: December 30, 2011, 07:14:03 AM »
Quote from: servicerifle on May 12, 2011, 01:33:46 AM
...Ship and fly, probably the best... Headscratch


Something a friend and I explored for a ride in northern Ontario that could work in this instance - get the bikes loaded on a train - take that train as a passenger.  May or may not be possible but it would be cool.
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« Reply #27 on: December 30, 2011, 07:28:22 AM »
one of these will handle it, and the return trip with ease...
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« Reply #28 on: December 30, 2011, 08:56:30 AM »
:popcorn: Retirement beckons
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« Reply #29 on: December 30, 2011, 09:43:14 AM »
OK, we did the TAT from Jellico to Oklahoma (ran out of time) and I believe the leader had gone over the route and created a route in Garmin using Garmin's software to enter the route and way points. BUt we had another member using the roll charts just in case.

I actually had no off road experience before this trip. I wish I had. Fortunately I was with a group of people who did have knowledge and could help out in the stickier situations. I now have quite a bit of experience off road and look back and laugh at situations that I found difficult of even scarey then,but would roll over easily now.

Also, beware of the Tennessee water crossings!! The riders who warn you don't suck, they really are that slick due to a layer of snot-like algae growing on the bottom. We put a team on every bike to walk them across and we still lost people and bikes due to the slickness.

Here's our thread: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=472553
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