THEBurninator
Washburn, MO
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I think you should be happy with that. They are rockets, so watch the throttle for a while.
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Ride_Slow2004
Northwest
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Great bike, can't wait to see pix from the trip. Check out RiderWearhouse for gear, and also, WhiteHorse press for gear and books.
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gofastgeezer
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To Burninator: I take safety very seriously and I will be sure I know the bike and the throttle and will ride within my limitations and sensible boundaries - doesn't mean I won't be pushing the envelope out as I become comfortable on the bike. Thanks for your advice.
To RideSlow: Standby for Pix; my BIG plan is to ride to Panama with 22yo son leaving US of A around September 4, 2008. In the meantime, I am on the search for a way of taking pictures of myself in motion - like a tripod and laser shutter release or something like that.
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Ride_Slow2004
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Going out of country on a motorcycle? Spend some time reading the Horizons Unlimited web site, and sign up for the email newsletter, amazing folks traveling many places, should be some good info.
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THEBurninator
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I have two half-brothers and a half-sister that were raised in Panama. It's supposed to be a beautiful place, but the roads that way were pretty bad the last time he drove. This was over 15 years ago, so hopefully they are improved.
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gofastgeezer
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Thanks for the Horizons Unlimited web site - sounds like a great source; I've got significant MC time in Mexico, but going through Central America will be a new experience for me. I am in touch with Ron W. who has ridden all the way to the southern tip of South America and back and that's a big help.
I have done a non-MC holiday in Panama and I have to say that it is an "undiscovered" holiday destination with low prices, great scenery, good beaches, more eco-diversity than Costa Rica. Also a little dicey as one gets past Panama City, so we are going to be careful how far that way we venture - that would be toward the notorious Darien Gap.
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