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    Re: Newbie from Ohio,USA

    Billy goat is gone. Until the next trip starts. Mama don't like goats.
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    Re: Newbie from Ohio,USA

    You're still looking out for the stranger you met last year in Chiang Mai. This is probably the best RR I've seen so far. And the most recent. Thanks again.
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    Re: Newbie from Ohio,USA

    I've read several of these. I'll need to wait another day to look at one. Ride Asia is down for the day. Thanks for the research.
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    Re: Newbie from Ohio,USA

    My son and I are going to Switzerland August 16 through the 26th. When he flys home I plan to go to Nepal and India. The only thing I have reserved after he leaves, is my flight home from Switzerland...
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    Re: Newbie from Ohio,USA

    Labrador is expensive. But $1 Canadian is about 70 cents USD.It was still high priced.
    I've ridden the Transfagarasan, Stelvio Pass, Gavio Pass, Grosglockner, Dolomites. I told people that the...
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    Re: Newbie from Ohio,USA

    Just home yesterday from a ride to Labrador. It was 5000 miles with about 400 miles of dirt/gravel roads. Not much to see there except trees and lakes. I wanted to ride it before they paved the whole...
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    Re: Newbie from Ohio,USA

    Just revisited this thread while going through my bookmarks. I want to thank all that responded. Prince 666 was the best help I could have asked for. And the fact that I got to ride with him made it...
  8. Shineray X Trail 250cc for sale in Beijing. $800 USD. Approximately 3200 miles

    I am currently riding this bike through China. I bought it in Kunming and plan to be in Beijing April 13.. i have a daily ride report on ADVrider. My name there is Doogle also. When I get near...
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    Re: Newbie from Ohio,USA

    I'm in HaLong Bay today. Still planning on getting to Chiang Mai in about a week. Can't access much incoming email. I assume my outbox is still working. Been too busy to solve server problem. 4 days...
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    David,what part of Ohio did you live in?
    When and where are you going to ride desert? Sand?

    When you were riding in China, did you have a temporary DL?

    My wife and I are going to be in...
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    Re: Newbie from Ohio,USA

    Could anyone suggest what I should use for phone service while in SE Asia? Someone suggested Unicom for China. Is there any service that would be good in all countries? I'm not very knowledgeable...
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    Re: Newbie from Ohio,USA

    i hope to see Prince666 in Thailand. And I have Jan's email address in Kunming. I hope to use him for a rental. I would like to have several rental shops to pick from in different cities. I would...
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    Re: Newbie from Ohio,USA

    Were you renting motorcycles in Xian, Chengdu, and Kunming? I am not finding places to rent from. I know riding in the city may not be allowed. But there still must be shops on the outskirts that...
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    Re: Newbie from Ohio,USA

    I really appreciate all the responses you all have given. I do follow up on all of them. Everything you post helps me develop a better plan.
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    Re: Newbie from Ohio,USA

    I understand. But if I;m half way around the world, I really don;t care what it costs. I've passed good sites in the USA before. But the cost to eventually return and enter makes the over priced...
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    Re: Newbie from Ohio,USA

    David,
    Thanks,but I already have weather conditions of all China.
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    Re: Newbie from Ohio,USA

    I don't plan to ride in any big cities. I'll park and ride to the attractions. I do hope to see you in Thailand.
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    Re: Newbie from Ohio,USA

    It's on my list.
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    Re: Newbie from Ohio,USA

    Here are some of the more desired things I want to see.And I have a list of 2nd tier places that will be seen if I am close enough and have enough time.

    Danxia Landform
    Zhangjiajie National Park...
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    Re: Newbie from Ohio,USA

    I don't see that option. I clicked the "more" link. It just allows me to switch users or add an account. I have an ID and password.
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    Re: Newbie from Ohio,USA

    It will take a while to go through all these. But I do appreciate the links. You have some off road links there and you are in San Diego. Have you ever ridden Superstition Mountain, Ocotillo Wells,...
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    Re: Newbie from Ohio,USA

    I guess I'll need a sim card in China then. Doesn't Skype work there? But really, all I need is internet to update my ride reports. My tablet is wifi only. I can probably tie it to my phone/sim card.
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    Re: Newbie from Ohio,USA

    I'm confused. You don't believe anything you read on the internet or anything you read?
    I know if would be hard to quantify. Especially differentiating speakers from learners. I took Spanish in high...
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    Re: Newbie from Ohio,USA

    I read that by 2030 there will be more English speaking people in China than any other country in the world. Riding through Russia and Mongolia I didn't find many English speakers either. Enough...
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    Re: Newbie from Ohio,USA

    I think my schedule and yours are compatible. But what I want to do is a split between riding and sight seeing. There are a lot of things I want to see in China. Especially since I'll be half way...
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