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 Iris, my travel mate |
So far my experience by touring South East Asia reaches from the Chinese border down to Singapore and from the Burmese three pagoda pass over to Hanoi. I prefer to ride the small and unpaved roads, love to mix with the locals and I'm extremely curious to explore all the beauty of this world by bike. History: after 5 previous journeys through other continents by backpack and public transport, car or even sailing vessel I decided in 1994 to take off on my BMW for my next trip. This took me to 24 countries so far. Actually I still intend to continue one day and finish the round-the-world trip! For the time being and since 1998 I decided to settle down in BKK for a few years and to do many more trips in the region. Switzerland-Italy/Sicily-Tunesia-Libya-Egypt-Jordan-Israel-Syria-Lebanon-Greece-Turkey-Iran-Pakistan-India-Bangladesh-Bhutan-Nepal-Tibet*-Thailand-Burma*-Laos-Vietnam-Malaysia-Singapore (*-without bike). 130'000km, 46 border crossings, two gearbox and two engine rebuilds, cracked front suspension, broken regulator caused major electronic part loss, 2 times cracked fuel tank, wire burn, suddenly oil leak, a couple of wheel and steering bearings, a rear drive and a few fork seals, broken spokes and many welding sessions. Just to mention a few reasons to keep in touch with the local mechanics. My beloved G/S PD is made 1986, got a White Power rear shocker (now 220'000+ km on it, previous 70' in Africa and then a rebuild), progressive front suspension BMW, a 40 litre steel fuel tank, oil cooler, self made rack and Daerr aluminum luggage boxes, Goetz tankbag, preferable Dunlop Trailmax tires (alternatively 605/850 in Asia). I'm in touch with many overlanders to receive and provide accurate information. Please feel free to hand out my address to others if you meet them on the road! Hints welcome, answers free! Hope to meet you soon for a ride! Daniel Vetter [email protected] 1986 BMW R80G/S, 40 litre fuel, White Power suspension, oil cooler Visit my links: http://www.horizonsunlimited.com http://www.ultimatejourney.com http://www.adventure-motorcycling.com/report/vett.htm |
 Having a break in Laos |
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 Top of the world - Ladakh, India |
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