The Bike, The Gear

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• June 8, 2006 jim wrote:
  You must carry some tools for engine/body/whatever repairs?! Your list of carried items only lists tools for tire changes. I just finished riding 2200 miles from Ontario to alberta. No problems on my KLR650 - but it would have been easier on your machine! Bon chance!
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  1. June 8, 2006 Guido Pothoven wrote:
     Only basic tool kit under seat.  I am using my ride around the USA as practice to see what I really need and dont, both as far as gear and tools.  I will be expanding my tool kit by the time I cross into Mexico!
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• September 15, 2006 Rodrigo Valdivieso wrote:
  Guido no se si me recuerda,(GEP Servicios), es un gusto saber lo que esta realizando y espero le le vaya de lo mejor. Una sana envidia por la LIBERTAD que se refleja en las fotografías de su recorrido. Marcos me dio su pagina web y ha sido muy gratificante saber de usted y lo que hace. Muchos saludos, mucha suerte y y que Dios lo acompañe siempre.
  Rodrigo Valdivieso
  Quito, Ecuador, Sud America
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  1. September 27, 2006 Guido Pothoven wrote:
     Por supuesto, que tal Rodrigo?  Me alegro que le gusten las fotos.  Un abrazo grande y gracias.
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• September 17, 2006 Brian Kiely wrote:
  Hey, great website ( I am sure it is not the first time you have heard that)!!! I am planning the same South America trip for Oct of 07. Unfortunately, we ( wife and I and two other friends)only have 10 weeks. Which brings me to me question. I am interested in how you were able to go for so long- the logistics. Did you quit your job? Sell your house? Did you win the lottery?? One day, my wife and I would love to do what you are doing. No rush. No schedule. It takes a lot of guts to sell everything, quit your job and go. One day though---one day! Check out my little blog (it is not as exciting as yours). I have the same bike as you. What do you think of the Sargent seat? Did you find it lower, or higher than the stock? Anyways, good luck and keep up the good work. I am looking forward to the South America stuff, and to see what you do for the Dariens Gap. Take care..Bri
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  1. September 27, 2006 Guido Pothoven wrote:
     That's yes, yes and unfortunately, no on the first three questions!  The logistics sound complicated but turn out to be relatively simple once you're underway, and to be honest, are probably directly related to the anal retentiveness level of the rider/ adventurer!!  If you can roll with it in general, you'll roll much easier on a trip like this.  That applies to bike, food, accomodations, problems, whatever.
     
     Sargent seat is a huge improvement.  Have gone from squirming in the seat after 100 miles, to not even feeling 300 miles at once.  Standard seat feel about same height to me, and it has the same adjustability as the stock.  I have it in the stock high setting.  6'2", 32 inseam and it's comfortable for me.
     
     Plan to fly from Panama City to Bogota and continue south from there.  Thanks for the good wishes and keep in touch!
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• September 23, 2006 Mike wrote:
  Guido:
  It was a pleasure to speak with you today during your stop in Reno. Thanks for sharing the info and my sincere wishes for your continued safe journey. You are truly living the dream.
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  1. September 27, 2006 Guido Pothoven wrote:
     Good to have met you too. Thanks!
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• October 2, 2006 Gerardo Rueda wrote:
  Hola Guidacho. Me encontré con Marquitos y me dió su sitio web. Felicitaciones. Qué maravilla de viaje y de fotos. Cuídate mucho y sigue disfrutandolo. Veo que Rodrigo también te ha escrito.
  
  Un abrazo
  
  Gerardo Rueda
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  1. October 10, 2006 Guido Pothoven wrote:
     Hey Gerardo!  Me alegro que te gusten las fotos.  Un abrazo.
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• November 22, 2006 Scott Curtner wrote:
  Hi Guido, this is Scott from USD Rugby. Jeff Charles just referred me to this site. Very ambitious endeavor! Let me know if you pass through San Francisco. Good luck Guido
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  1. December 21, 2006 Guido Pothoven wrote:
     How've you been Scott?  Great to hear from you!  I kinda had to hurry down to LA and skipped thrugh SanFran.  I know, I know....  Might make a short northern run when I get back and will surely look you up if I do.  Thanks.
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• November 27, 2006 juanpablo wrote:
  que tal como andas?
  de casualidad encontre tu pagina y me dio mucho gusto saber que hay mas personas andando por este continente, yo tengo la misma moto gs adv en blanco, y mi viaje mas resiente el mes pasado fue de texas a toronto. soy de mexico pero estudio en texas te lo menciono porque aproximadamente el 27 de diciembre al 27 de enero voy de viaje con mi mejor amigo(el cual tiene la misma moto)al sur de mexico y el carribe, me daria mucho gusto si nos encontramos por el camino. tambien si necesitas informacion, mapas,lugares,o unos buenos amigos para dar la vuelta me daria mucho gusto en ayudare..
  
  pues q tengas una exelente travevesia y espero nos conoscamos
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  1. December 21, 2006 Guido Pothoven wrote:
     Hola Juan Pablo.  Que gusto que hayas encontrado el sitio.  Contento con la moto?  Buena, no?  Solo te recomiendo que cambies bien seguido el lubricante del FD!!  Sigo en Bs. As. y estare de vuelta en LA a mediados de Enero.  Si siguen por alla para cuando salga de LA seria bueno viajar juntos si se da.  Gracias!
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• December 31, 2006 lUIS wrote:
  It's been a while, glad you're back on the road. Enjoy your New Year wherever you are....keep riding and good luck.
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• February 25, 2007 Jim wrote:
  Guido,
  It was great running into you in El Rosario in Baja, We at The Rover group wish you the best. Give me a call if we can help you with anything. Look forward to riding with you in the furture. Look me up in San Diego when you return from tierra del fuego!
  Thanke care.
  Jim
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  1. March 22, 2007 Guido Pothoven wrote:
     Great to meet you Jim.  Will look you up when back in SD!
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• March 27, 2007 jim wrote:
  Dude. I just rode from Charleston South Carolina to SD in 4 days on a 1988 BMW r100rs. Had a great time, Give me a call when you are back in San Diego, we have a group of adv riders hear that ride just about every weekend. We will be in Death Valley in end of april. give me a call 858-395-9907
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• March 21, 2008 Marc Allen wrote:
  Guido!
  I doubt you remember me too well but i'm Jose Antonio Correa's first cousin from Ecuador. You use to live in the appartment below my father's in Guapulo. Today, I walked into the BMW dealership in Miami to buy a 1200 GS adventure to do a trip from Alaska to Tierra del fuego. I'm talking to Armando the head of sales about the new 800GS and wich would be best. He then tells me how his buddy did the same trip on a 1200 and how he went down and then came back up and "stopped in ecuador because his family is there" I asked him who it was and he said Guido. I immediately said said "Guido Pothoven?". What a small world man. You seem to have done an amazing trip and I will be checking out your posts for ideas. Hope all is well with you as I have not seen you since we were basically children. Armando from BMW says hi and drop me an email some time. Small world man, small world.
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  1. April 3, 2008 Guido Pothoven wrote:
     Of course Mark!!! How've you been?  Glad to hear you're thinking of doing the trip.  The 800 would be my choice if I was to do it again.  Hope to see yu when you come through Quito.  I've come back to live here.  Be sure to keep in touch!
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• April 3, 2008 Jonathan Najjar wrote:
  Hola Guido como estas? Muy admirable lo que estas haciendo, te felizito!
  Estoy pensando hacer un paseo desde San Diego, CA por Baja hasta cabo san lucas. Es primera vez que hago algo de este estilo y me gustaria que me dieras algunos consejos(cosas para llevar por ejemplo), recomendaciones, etc. Cuando llame a BMW of Miami y le pregunte a Armando esa pregunto lo primero que me dijo fue "escribele a Guido".
  Espero que estes bien, cuidate mucho y que dios te cuide.
  Jonathan
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  1. April 3, 2008 Guido Pothoven wrote:
     

     Hola Jonathan,

     Si ves mas abajo en mi pagina hay una seccion que se titula "Baja" donde hice ese viaje.  No deberias encontrar mayores problemas.  Solo asegurate de llevar cash, no solo ATM, ya que muchas de las gasolineras de Baja no aceptan tarjeta.  Encontraras ATMs en las ciudades principales, pero entre medio necesitas cash para gasolina.  No es un viaje dificil, salvo que vayas a hacer mucho offroad, en cuyo caso yo no tengo mucha experiencia en eso.

     En ADVRider.com  http://www.advrider.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=33 encontraras toda la informacion que puedas necesitar sobre viajar en moto en Baja California.

     En que moto te vas? Cuanto tiempo? Camping o hotel?  Solo o con otras motos?

     
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     1. April 17, 2008 Jonathan wrote:
        Hola Guido,
        muchisimas gracias por responder! Voy en una R 1200 GS 2008. Tengo 10 dias para bajar y subir, creo que es suficiente tiempo en realidad. Voy con mi hermano y vamos a quedarnos en hoteles o en donde caiga la noche en realidad jajaja! Voy a meterme en la website que me diste a ver que encuentro y voy a buscar info en tu seccion de BAJA.
        Una vez mas muchas gracias y cuidate.
        
        Jonathan.
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