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good luck with this trip mickael
any reason you chose the gsx 600 in particular?
Hi, thanks :)
G'Day,
Met another long distance crotch rocket biker (RTW Yamaha R1) some years ago (2005) at Jim's Beijing CJ shop.
Sjaak: http://www.sjaaklucassen.nl
You should come over on the 26/02 Shanghai MCM bike meeting to tell us all about your trip: http://www.mychinamoto.com/forums/sh...i-Bike-Meeting
I wish you all the luck in the world with this interesting trip.
Just think you need to re-schedule your days, I doubt you will even do half of the distance per day from what you expect.
Good luck nevertheless.
E.
yeah trying to do 500-600km days on surface roads in china...
you are going to need a lot of brake pads
Hi guys
Haven't laughed so hard for a very long time..... made my weekend big time........Quote:
Originally Posted by fallwew
Seriously?Quote:
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Very nice and interesting linkQuote:
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G'Day,Quote:
Originally Posted by fallwew
No worries, no need to prove anything to me as you missing the point entirely...... travel safe!
Sjaak is quite a character and enjoyed meeting him during his BJ visit for a ride, dinner and beers.....Quote:
Originally Posted by fallwew
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I see, i get it now...
G'Day,Quote:
Originally Posted by fallwew
Watch out, big alloy panniers might slow you down!!!!
Check Touratech, SW-Mototech, Hepco + Becker, Caribou Panniers, etc. or try the Chinese TOURFELLA guy: http://www.mychinamoto.com/forums/sh...ight=tourfella
I'm with TB on this. Sjaak's accomplishments are undeniable, but I'd not want to be out crossing the Taklimakan on a bike with that tall stack of aluminium boxes behind me. Your center of gravity is far too high, and that box will act like a sail or wing in strong winds. Carving through curves would not be fun at all.Quote:
Originally Posted by TB-Racing
You'll be a lot happier with low-slung panniers and maybe a compressible duffel bag lashed down on top.
If you'd like an introduction to Du Rui, the Tourfella guy, I'm happy to make it. He'll need to make a custom rack, but he's certainly capable of doing so. Uses only the very best hardened steel and his welds are gorgeous.
cheers!
G'Day,Quote:
Originally Posted by euphonius
We should arrange a trip out to the TOURFELLA bloke to have a look-see, sounds interesting.....
I am often in hangzhou, how far is the TOURFELLA workshop approx. from Hangzhou -West Lake-?
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Originally Posted by TB-Racing
You're on. Let's wait till spring though. Du's workshop is in Yongkang in south-central Zhejiang. Absolutely stunning rural roads and scenery between here and there. Worth taking one's time, as far as I'm concerned, though you can get there in several hours of hard riding. Would be fun to do at least one night at the lakeside retreat, weather permitting.
cheers!
G'Day,Quote:
Originally Posted by euphonius
All ears, lets do it before the mozzies arrive.....
Well, if I have a look at your pics, the good thing is that it seems at least an bike engineer with some equipment.Quote:
Originally Posted by fallwew
First time I see an engineer actually having the equipment AND the knowledge to balance throttle bodies.
However, although I am far from an expert, take the trip not too lightly.
That Yamaha was very very well prepared, and even he had problems.
You and the bike will get a tremendous beating every now and then (not all roads you will encounter are of the SH-HZ quality) , and you better be prepared for it.
You will meet off-days, you will meet days that you are happy to have done 30 km, and of course there will be those beautiful days that all is forgotten. Just be realistic, not overly optimistic.
Good luck again!
I wonder about the weather its February and your taking a Northern route. I can only view part of your route but are you sure the route you are taking at this time of year is practical or better yet even possible?
The average high temp in Urumqi in February is -4.7 C it may not snow on average very much but the humidity is not low so that means ice can form. I think you are a month at least too early for such a trip. You run the risk of hitting ice and also even snow storms.
About the boxes, this is also what my mechanic told me, that's why he suggested the side bags instead.
What about "Du's workshop is in Yongkang in south-central Zhejiang" and meeting there? I didn't get it, what is this?
I'll be as prepared as I can be for this trip I guess, of course I'm still in the process of arranging everything, I still have another 2.5 month.
MJH=/ I'll be leaving on the night of April 28th / 29th, and i won't be in Wulumuqi before the 6th of May. The weather there will be a way better than now.
Of course i won't be going in either February or March.
lol I thought it said ten days, ten weeks, that makes you far less crazy.
G'Day,Quote:
Originally Posted by fallwew
Some MCM members might ride (overnight) out to TOURFELLA in 2012, no worries, nothing to do with you, we might be to slow for you anyhow....
Click this link and you'll understand about Du's workshop in Yongkang.Quote:
Originally Posted by fallwew
cheers!
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A turbo charged hayabusa would be more appropriate for this kind of trip... at least you could "fly over" the holes on the roads :D
Shanghai-Beijing 1350 kilometers, that's the direct distance that the high speed train goes. Probably more like 1500 kilometers in 13 hours, on Chinese highways? There's red lights, cars pulling out of junctions without looking shut roads without signed diversions...euphonius how long did it take you? At least 24 hours of continual riding? Or more?
Seriously I've never heard quite so much nonsense in all my life.
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G'Day,Quote:
Originally Posted by fallwew
Was away on business in Southern China for a week and might have missed the recent changes, great news, sounds like motorbikes are allowed on expressways / highways now?
Wonder who the biggest moron is in this thread? Speed on.....
what's up?
The discussion seems to heat up :naughty:
To be honest, your plan sounds beyond reality, more like a child's dream. A few clicks on GM all over the world doesn't necessarily make a travel plan, particularly not if you ride off to set a world record :mwink:
Tick "avoid highways" in your China Google map route and see the mileage go up - or are bike allowed on xpwys nowadays? Have you considered the occasional closed road, a wrong turn which results in dozens of additional kilometers or the motorbike ban in many Chinese cities? Have you thought about a flat tire on your invincible bike? - apparently not.
Have you ever carefully investigated about the documents you will need for your (illegal?) bike to cross from China into Kazakhstan? Did you consider it may take a day, or two, or more? - seems you haven't.
Couldn't find any days scheduled for maintenance in your itinerary. Chain and sprockets will probably need replacement and so will tires, which aren't waiting for you just anywhere. Also, don't forget that Kazhak roads may rip your lovely bike apart :eekers:
Good luck with your highly ambitious undertaking :icon10: